[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2012)]
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Proposed Rules
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 8 / Thursday, January 12, 2012 /
Proposed Rules

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R08-0AR-2011-1004; FRL-9617-8]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
State of Colorado; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program--
Deletion of Final Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Emission Cutpoint
Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP)
revision submitted by the State of Colorado on August 8, 2006. The
August 8, 2006 revision updates Regulation Number 11, ``Motor Vehicle
Emissions Inspection Program,'' by removing the light duty vehicle
emission testing limits that went into effect on January 1, 2006 for
1996 and newer model year vehicles. This action is being taken under
section 110 of the Clean Air Act.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 13, 2012.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R08-
OAR-2011-1004, by one of the following methods:
     www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
     Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     Mail: Carl Daly, Director, Air Program, Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 8, Mailcode 8P-AR, 1595 Wynkoop Street,
Denver, Colorado 80202-1129.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER> (please alert the individual listed in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT if you are faxing comments).
     Hand Delivery: Carl Daly, Director, Air Program,
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, Mailcode 8P-AR, 1595 Wynkoop
Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129. Such deliveries are only accepted
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R08-OAR-
2011-1004. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided,
unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to
be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The
www.regulations.gov web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which
means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you
provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment
directly to EPA, without going through www.regulations.gov, your email
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you
include your name and other contact information in the body of your
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center
homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm. For additional
instructions on submitting comments, go to Section I. General
Information of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy.
Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically
in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air Program,
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver,
Colorado 80202-1129. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact
the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
view the hard copy of the docket. You may view the hard copy of the
docket Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding Federal
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Russo, Air Program, Mailcode
8P-AR, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street,
Denver, Colorado 80202-1129, telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax
number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Definitions

    For the purpose of this document, the following definitions apply:
    (i) The word Act or initials CAA mean or refer to the Clean Air
Act, unless the context indicates otherwise.
    (ii) The words EPA, we, us or our mean or refer to the United
States Environmental Protection Agency.
    (iii) The initials NAAQS mean national ambient air quality
standard.
    (iv) The initials ppb mean parts per billion.
    (v) The initials SIP mean or refer to State Implementation Plan.
    (vi) The words State or Colorado mean the State of Colorado, unless
the context indicates otherwise.

Table of Contents

I. General Information
II. What is the purpose of this action?
III. What is the State's process to submit SIP revisions to EPA?
IV. EPA's Evaluation of the State's August 8, 2006 Submittal
V. Consideration of Section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act
VI. Proposed Action
VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. General Information

What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
www.regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI

information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside
of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within
the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In
addition to one complete version of the comment that includes
information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain
the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the
public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in
accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    a. Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    b. Follow directions--The agency may ask you to respond to specific
questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    c. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    d. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    e. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    f. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and
suggest alternatives.
    g. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    h. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline
identified.

II. What is the purpose of this action?

    In this action, EPA is proposing to approve a revision to
Colorado's Regulation Number 11 (hererafter ``Regulation No. 11''),
``Motor Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program.'' This revision would
remove the light duty vehicle emission testing limits (or
``cutpoints'') that went into effect on January 1, 2006 (hereafter
referred to as the ``2006 cutpoints'') for 1996 and newer model year
vehicles.\1\ The emission testing limits that went into effect on
January 1, 2003 under Regulation No. 11 (hereafter referred to as the
``2003 cutpoints'') would continue to be federally enforceable if we
approve this revision. Under Regulation No. 11, a vehicle whose
emissions exceed the applicable emissions cutpoints during an IM240
emissions test will fail the test and must be repaired and re-
inspected.\2\
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    \1\ We note that the State never implemented the 2006 cutpoints.
However, EPA approved them as part of Regulation No. 11, and they
have been federally enforceable.
    \2\ A motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program is
a control measure that is sometimes used in SIPs to reduce emissions
of certain air pollutants. Today's cars are dependent on properly
functioning emission control systems to keep pollution levels low.
I/M programs can identify problem cars and ensure that cars are
properly maintained. Through Regulation No. 11, the state of
Colorado operates an enhanced I/M program, relying mainly on an
IM240 inspection test. The IM240 test is a chassis dynamometer test
used for emission testing of light duty vehicles. It is a short, 240
second test representing a 1.96 mile route. Under Regulation No. 11,
a vehicle whose emissions exceed the applicable emissions cutpoints
during an IM240 emissions test will fail the test and must be
repaired and re-inspected. Colorado operates an enhanced IM240 test
program in the following counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder,
Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson (Denver metropolitan
area). In addition, the State operates an enhanced program in
Larimer and Weld Counties, but as a State-only (not Federally
enforceable) requirement.
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    The 2006 cutpoints are 0.60 grams per mile for hydrocarbons (HC),
10.0 grams per mile for carbon monoxide (CO), and 1.5 grams per mile
for oxides of nitrogen (NOX). The 2003 cutpoints are 1.2
grams per mile for HC, 20 grams per mile for CO, and 3.0 grams per mile
for NOX. We have determined, and provide our rationale for
our determination below, that it is reasonable for the State to remove
the 2006 cutpoints from Regulation No. 11. If we approve this revision
to Regulation No. 11, it will become part of the federally enforceable
SIP for Colorado under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

III. What is the State's process to submit SIP revisions to EPA?

    Section 110(k) of the CAA addresses our actions on submissions of
revisions to a SIP. The CAA requires states to observe certain
procedural requirements in developing SIP revisions for submittal to
us. Section 110(a)(2) of the CAA requires that each SIP revision be
adopted after reasonable notice and public hearing. This must occur
prior to the revision being submitted by a state to us.
    The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) held a public
hearing on the revision to Regulation No. 11 on November 17, 2005. The
AQCC adopted the revision to Regulation No. 11 directly after the
hearing. This SIP revision became State effective on March 2, 2006, and
the Governor submitted it to us on August 8, 2006.
    We have evaluated the Governor's submittal for Regulation No. 11
and have determined that the State met the requirements for reasonable
notice and public hearing under section 110(a)(2) of the CAA.

IV. EPA's Evaluation of the State's August 8, 2006 Submittal

    We have reviewed the revision to Regulation. No. 11 that the State
submitted on August 8, 2006 and find that our approval is warranted. We
note that we are only acting on the State's revision to Regulation No.
11, Part F ``Maximum Allowable Emissions Limits for Motor Vehicle
Exhaust, Evaporative and Visible Emissions for Light-Duty and Heavy
Duty Vehicles,'' section III.A.2. On August 17, 2007, EPA approved
other revisions to Regulation No. 11 that the State had adopted on
November 17, 2005 (see 72 FR 46148). We describe the basis for our
proposed approval below:
    Basis for EPA's proposed approval: the State did not need the 2006
cupoints to attain the 1997 8-hour (80 ppb) ozone NAAQS.
    The metro-Denver/North Front Range (``NFR'') area was designated as
nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour (80 ppb) ozone NAAQS on November 20,
2007 (see 72 FR 53952, September 21, 2007). As a result of this
nonattainment designation, Colorado was required to submit a dispersion
modeled attainment demonstration that demonstrated attainment of the
ozone NAAQS by the end of the ozone season in 2010. The State submitted
a dispersion modeled attainment demonstration SIP revision on June 18,
2009 that demonstrated attainment by the end of the 2010 ozone season.
EPA approved the State's June 18, 2009 SIP revision on August 5, 2011
(see 76 FR 47443). In its attainment demonstration for the 80 ppb 8-
hour ozone NAAQS, the State modeled the 2003 cutpoints, not the 2006
cutpoints. We also note that monitored ambient air quality data from
2008 through 2010 reflect that the metro-Denver/NFR area attained the
80 ppb 8-hour ozone NAAQS in 2010 without the implementation of the
2006 cutpoints.\3\ In addition, based on preliminary 8-hour ozone data
from 2011, the area continues to demonstrate attainment of the 80 ppb
8-hour ozone NAAQS.
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    \3\ The State never implemented the 2006 cutpoints.
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    Because the 2006 cutpoints have not been necessary for the area to
attain the 80 ppb 8-hour ozone NAAQS, we are proposing to approve the
State's removal of the 2006 cutpoints from Regulation No. 11.

V. Consideration of Section 110(1) of the Clean Air Act

    Section 110(1) of the CAA states that a SIP revision cannot be
approved if the revision would interfere with any applicable
requirement concerning attainment and reasonable further progress
towards attainment of a NAAQS or any other applicable requirement of
the CAA. EPA has concluded that the above-described revision to
Regulation No. 11 will not interfere with attainment, reasonable
further progress, or any other applicable requirement of the CAA. This
revision to Regulation No. 11 will not adversely affect the approved
maintenance plans for Metro-Denver and Longmont for carbon monoxide
(see 72 FR 46148, August 17, 2007), Metro-Denver for PM10
(see 72 FR 62571, November 6, 2007), or Greeley for carbon monoxide
(see 70 FR 48650), or the approved attainment plan for Metro-Denver/NFR
for the 1997 8-hour (80 ppb) ozone standard (see 76 FR 47443, August 5,
2011). For each of these areas and pollutants, the State demonstrated
maintenance or attainment of the relevant NAAQS assuming either the
complete absence of an I/M program or the implementation of the 2003
cutpoints.

VI. Proposed Action

    EPA is proposing approval of the revision to Regulation No. 11 that
the State of Colorado submitted on August 8, 2006. The revision removes
from Regulation No. 11, Part F, section III.A.2, the light duty vehicle
emission testing limits that went into effect on January 1, 2006.

VII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

    In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in
the state, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, and Volatile organic compounds.

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: December 21, 2011.
James B. Martin,
Regional Administrator, Region 8.
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G. Effects on the Immune and Endocrine Systems The safety data submitted show no adverse effects in mammals, even at very high dose levels, and support the prediction that the VIP3A protein would be non toxic to humans. Therefore, no effects on the immune or endocrine systems are predicted. When proteins are toxic, they are known to act via acute mechanisms and at very low dose levels ( Ref. 1). Further, the VIP3A protein is derived from a source that is not known to exert an influence on the endocrine system.

H. Existing Tolerances There are no existing tolerances for the Bacillus thuringiensis VIP3A protein and the genetic material necessary for its production. Other Bacillus thuringiensis based pesticide products are exempt from tolerances.

I. International Tolerances There are no existing international tolerances or exemptions from tolerance for the Bacillus thuringiensis VIP3A protein and the genetic material necessary for its production.

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Public Involvement Policy AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice of New Public Involvement Policy.

SUMMARY: The EPA is issuing its new Public Involvement Policy. The purpose of today's Notice is to advise the public and present the Policy. The new Policy provides guidance to EPA staff on effective and reasonable means to involve the public in EPA's regulatory and program implementation decisions. The core of the Policy is the recommended seven basic steps for effective public involvement, which the Agency should consider when making major decisions on rules, policies and program implementation activities. The Policy is directed internally, but EPA's partners in states, tribes or local governments may also find it to be a useful tool for them.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patricia Bonner, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; 202   566   2204; bonner. patricia@ epa. gov. For printed copies, telephone 202   566   2216.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: How Can I Get Copies of This Document and Other Related Information? 1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number OA   2003   0005. The official public docket consists of the complete Public Involvement Policy with its appendices and addenda, public comments on the 1981 and draft 2000 Policy, the Agency's Response to Comments and the Framework for Implementing EPA's Public Involvement Policy. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Office of Environmental Information Docket, EPA Docket Center, ( EPA/ DC) EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4: 30 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Reading Room is ( 202) 566   1744. 2. Electronic Access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/ or use http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement to access the Policy and all its attachments. Electronic versions of items in the public docket are available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets ( EDOCKET). You may use EDOCKET at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket and documents that are available electronically. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number. You may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the EPA Docket Center.

Background On January 19, 1981, the Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA) published its first Agency wide Public Participation Policy ( 46 FR 5736, Jan. 19, 1981). In November 1999, the EPA requested public comment on whether and how to change that Policy, and subsequently began a process to revise the policy and create a plan to implement it across the Agency. In December 2000, EPA released a draft revised Public Involvement Policy for public comment ( 65 FR 82335, Dec. 28, 2000). The comment period closed on July 31, 2001, following a two week internet based dialogue on `` Public Involvement in EPA Decisions,'' which included 1,144 participants from all 50 states.

Overview of EPA's New Public Involvement Policy The Policy's core elements are the following seven basic steps for effective public involvement: 1. Plan and budget for public involvement activities. 2. Identify the interested and affected public. 3. Consider providing technical or financial assistance to the public to facilitate involvement. 4. Provide information and outreach to the public. 5. Conduct public consultation and involvement activities. 6. Review and use input, and provide feedback to the public. 7. Evaluate public involvement activities. This Policy is meant to encourage development of new tools for public involvement and should not limit the degree or types of public involvement already in use at EPA. Agency guidance, which EPA is issuing simultaneously with this Policy, provides specific recommendations for accomplishing each of these seven steps, while also acknowledging the need for EPA officials to use discretion when VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 26 Jun 05, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 06JNN1. SGM 06JNN1 33947 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 109 / Friday, June 6, 2003 / Notices planning and implementing public involvement activities. The Policy reflects changes over the past 22 years such as:   New and expanded public participation techniques.   New options for public involvement through the Internet.   EPA's emphasis on assuring compliance.   Increased use of partnerships and technical assistance.   Increased public access to information.   Increased capacity of States, Tribes and local governments to carry out delegated programs. The Policy also reflects EPA's experience with public involvement from the national to the local level, and incorporates many ideas provided to EPA through public comments on the draft Policy. Today's Notice is limited to this brief introduction and the core policy statement. Concurrent with this Notice, EPA is also issuing the following supporting documents to facilitate and promote support the Policy's implementation: Appendix 1   ` ` Guidance for Implementing Public Involvement at EPA'' [ http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement/ policy2003/ guidance. pdf.] Appendix 2   Definitions that are integral to this Policy. Appendix 3   Examples of EPA's Public Involvement Regulations. Appendix 4   Federal Advisory Committees. Addendum 1   Selected tools the Agency has developed since 1981 to assist EPA staff and regulatory partners in conducting public involvement and consultation. Addendum 2   Summary of comments and EPA's responses. Two additional documents may be of interest. The Agency's complete `` Response to Comments on EPA's Draft 2000 Public Involvement Policy'' is available at http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement/ responsetocomments. pdf and the `` Framework for Implementing EPA's Public Involvement Policy'' is available at http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement/ framework. pdf. ( All documents referenced in the Policy are also available upon request to Public Involvement Staff, USEPA/ OPEI/ OEPI/ PPCD Mail Code 1807T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.) The goal of this Policy is to improve the effectiveness of EPA's public involvement activities, ensure wellinformed decisions, and encourage innovative methods for involving the public. As EPA implements the Policy, the Agency plans to share its experiences with states, tribes, local governments and other partners and interested parties.

Dated: May 29, 2003. Christine Todd Whitman, Administrator.

EPA's Public Involvement Policy ( Final May 2003)

Introduction EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment. To achieve that mission, EPA needs to continue to integrate, in a meaningful way, the knowledge and opinions of others into its decision making processes. Effective public involvement can both improve the content of the Agency's decisions and enhance the deliberative process. Public involvement also promotes democracy and civic engagement, and builds public trust in government. EPA has long been committed to public involvement. The fundamental premise of this Policy is that EPA should continue to provide for meaningful public involvement in all its programs, and consistently look for new ways to enhance public input. EPA staff and managers should seek input reflecting all points of view and should carefully consider this input when making decisions. They also should work to ensure that decision making processes are open and accessible to all interested groups, including those with limited financial and technical resources, English proficiency, and/ or past experience participating in environmental decisionmaking Such openness to the public increases EPA's credibility, improves the Agency's decision making processes, and informs its final decisions. At the same time, EPA should not accept any recommendation or proposal without careful, critical examination. This Policy supplements, but does not amend, existing EPA regulations that prescribe specific public participation requirements applicable to EPA's activities under specific statutes, such as those found at 40 CFR part 25 `` Public Participation in Programs Under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, and the Clean Water Act.'' ( See 40 CFR part 25, which can be found at http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement/ pdf/ part25. pdf.) The public participation requirements contained in such regulations specify the minimum required level of public participation. ( A partial listing of existing public participation regulatory requirements is contained in Appendix 3.) Whenever feasible, Agency officials should strive to provide increased opportunities for public involvement above and beyond the minimum regulatory requirements.

What Is Public Involvement?

The term `` public involvement'' is used in this Policy to encompass the full range of actions and processes that EPA uses to engage the public in the Agency's work, and means that the Agency considers public concerns, values, and preferences when making decisions. The term `` the public'' is used in the Policy in the broadest sense to include anyone, including both individuals and organizations, who may have an interest in an Agency decision. ( See Appendix 2 for a detailed definition of `` public'' and other important terms.)

What Are the Purposes, Goals and Objectives of This Policy?

The purposes of this Policy are to:   Improve the acceptability, efficiency, feasibility and durability of the Agency's decisions.   Reaffirm EPA's commitment to early and meaningful public involvement.   Ensure that EPA makes its decisions considering the interests and concerns of affected people and entities.   Promote the use of a wide variety of techniques to create early and, when appropriate, continuing opportunities for public involvement in Agency decisions.   Establish clear and effective guidance for conducting public involvement activities. Effective public involvement will make it easier for the public to contribute to the Agency's decisions, build public trust, and make it more likely that those who are most concerned with and affected by Agency decisions will accept and implement them. This policy supports EPA in meeting statutory and regulatory requirements regarding public participation, particularly in environmental permitting programs and enforcement activities. EPA goals for public involvement processes are to:   Foster a spirit of mutual trust, confidence, and openness between the Agency and the public.   Ensure that the public has timely, accessible and accurate information about EPA programs in a variety of formats so that people can better understand the implications of potential alternative courses of action.   Consult with interested or affected segments of the public and take public viewpoints into consideration when making decisions.   Learn from individuals and organizations representing various public sectors and the information they are uniquely able to provide ( community values, concerns, practices, local norms, and relevant history, such as locations of past contaminant sources, potential impacts on small businesses or other sectors, industry conducted study results, etc.)   Solicit assistance from the public in understanding potential consequences of technical issues, identifying alternatives for study, and selecting among the alternatives considered.   Keep the public informed about significant issues and changes in proposed programs or projects.   Foster, to the extent possible, equal and open access to the regulatory process for all interested and affected parties.   Understand the goals and concerns of the public, and respond to them.   Anticipate conflict and encourage early discussions of differences among affected parties.

VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 26 Jun 05, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 06JNN1. SGM 06JNN1 33948 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 109 / Friday, June 6, 2003 / Notices   Promote the public's involvement in the Agency's mission of protecting human health and the environment.   Explain to the public how its input affected the Agency's decision. To achieve these purposes and goals, while recognizing resource constraints, Agency officials should strive to provide for, encourage, and assist public involvement in the following ways:   Involve the public early and often throughout the decision making process.   Identify, communicate with and listen to affected sectors of the public ( Agency officials should plan and conduct public involvement activities that provide equal opportunity for individuals and groups to be heard. Where appropriate, Agency officials should give extra encouragement and consider providing assistance to sectors, such as minority and low income populations, small businesses, and local governments, to ensure they have full opportunity to be heard and, where possible, access to technical or financial resources to support their participation.)   Involve members of the public in developing options and alternatives when possible and, before making decisions, seek the public's opinion on options or alternatives.   Use public input to develop options that facilitate resolution of differing points of view.   Make every effort to tailor public involvement programs to the complexity and potential for controversy of the issue, the segments of the public affected, the time frame for decision making and the desired outcome.   Develop and work in partnerships with state, local and tribal governments, community groups, associations, and other organizations to enhance and promote public involvement.

When Does This Policy Apply?

This Policy applies to all EPA programs and activities. In programs or activities where the public is already meaningfully involved, EPA can use this Policy to enhance that public involvement. Where the existing level of public involvement needs to improve, this Policy provides suggestions for how to move forward. Finally, this Policy can serve as a model for building public involvement into new programs as they are developed. The activities where conducting meaningful public involvement should particularly be considered include:   EPA rulemaking, when the regulations are expected to be classified as Significant Actions ( under the terms of Executive Order 12866).   EPA issuance or significant modification of permits, licenses or renewals.   Selection of plans for cleanup, remediation or restoration of hazardous waste sites or Brownfields properties.   EPA's decision on whether to authorize, delegate or approve states or local governments to administer EPA programs consistent with the relevant regulatory requirements for each program ( Note: Tribes seeking approval to administer environmental programs under EPA statutes generally also seek `` treatment in a similar manner as a state ( TAS)'' status from EPA. Appropriate opportunities for public participation are contained in the relevant statutory and regulatory provisions establishing a TAS process. Consult with the Office of Regional Counsel or the Office of General Counsel, and/ or the American Indian Environmental Office for assistance.)   All other policy decisions that the Administrator, Deputy Administrator or appropriate Assistant, Regional or Associate Administrator determine warrant public participation in view of EPA's commitment to involve the public in important decisions.   The development of significant information products ( as the Office of Environmental Information has defined them in Appendix 2: Definitions).   For activities not listed here, EPA staff may use this Policy in whole or in part to strengthen decision making. In planning and conducting public involvement activities, Agency officials should rely on the sound use of discretion. The Policy is not a rule, is not legally enforceable, and does not confer legal rights or impose legal obligations upon any member of the public, EPA or any other agency. Resource constraints, the need for timely action and other considerations may affect the appropriate nature and extent of public involvement. For example, a compelling need for immediate action may make it appropriate to limit public involvement. In particular, the desire to reach agreement among all parties, while valuable, should not prevent the Agency from carrying out its responsibility to make decisions or take actions to preserve and protect the environment and public health. Nevertheless, the Agency should approach all decision making with a bias in favor of significant and meaningful public involvement. Experience throughout government has shown that a lack of adequate participation or of effective means for participation can result in decisions that do not appropriately consider the interests or needs of those that will be most affected by them. Furthermore, early involvement can ultimately reduce delay, by avoiding timeconsuming review, public debate or litigation. Finally, decisions based on meaningful public involvement are likely to be better in substance and stand the test of time, avoiding the need to reopen controversial issues.

Does This Policy Affect Authorized, Approved or Delegated Programs?

EPA developed this Policy for EPA staff use, but it also may be useful to States, Tribes and local governments that implement federally delegated, authorized or approved programs. EPA encourages these entities to adopt similar public involvement policies if they have not already done so. EPA intends to discuss the effectiveness of their public involvement activities during periodic meetings with States, Tribes and local governments, and will obtain their input about ways to improve EPA's activities. EPA will not use whether a State, Tribe or local government has adopted EPA's Public Involvement Policy as a criterion for the authorization, approval or delegation of programs or the award of grants. In general, recipients may use grants for continuing environmental programs and Performance Partnership Grants to fund public involvement activities to the extent that costs are allowable under OMB Circular A   87 and applicable EPA regulations. ( Note: Some statutory or regulatory provisions require compliance with certain public participation requirements before EPA may approve a grant. See 40 CFR 25.11 and 25.12.) The grant applicant may comply with such requirements without adopting EPA's Policy.

What Are the Roles of States, Tribes and Local Governments?

State agencies, Tribes and some local governments have unique roles regarding EPA's programs and decisions: 1. State agencies, Tribes and some local governments may be co regulators with EPA. In some cases, they implement authorized, approved or delegated Federal programs. In other cases, they run independent, but closely related programs. In both cases they work closely with EPA as regulatory partners, and EPA will consult them as appropriate when implementing this Policy. In addition, they may have expertise that can be valuable to EPA in designing public involvement activities. 2. State agencies, Tribes and local governments also may be regulated parties when they undertake activities that are subject to Federal laws and regulations. As regulated parties, they are also members of the community of regulated stakeholders, and would benefit from the application of the Policy like other regulated parties. 3. Whether they are partners helping EPA implement a program or members of the regulated community affected by EPA regulations, state agencies, Tribes, and regional and local governments often play an active role in making recommendations on policies, rules, plans and recommendations under development, and providing input on EPA's decisions. The role of Tribes is unique in another way. Each federally recognized Tribal government is a sovereign entity that has an individual government to government relationship with the federal government. EPA should coordinate and consult meaningfully with Tribes to the greatest extent practicable for agency actions that may affect the tribes. This Policy complements EPA's efforts to consult with Tribes. See Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments November 6, 2000. Consultation should be a meaningful and timely two way exchange with Tribal officials that provides for the open sharing of information, the full expression of Tribal and EPA views, a commitment to consider Tribal views in decision making, and respect of Tribal self government and sovereignty. The Agency should allow comment from Tribes early in the planning process and prior to making a decision. However, consultation does not imply that the Tribes or any other non EPA entities that are consulted can stop an Agency action by withholding consent.

VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 26 Jun 05, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 06JNN1. SGM 06JNN1 33949 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 109 / Friday, June 6, 2003 / Notices How Does the Policy Relate to Environmental Justice? This Policy complements and is consistent with EPA's environmental justice efforts. `` Environmental Justice'' is the fair treatment of people of all races, cultures, and incomes, including minority and/ or low income communities and Tribes, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws and policies, and their meaningful involvement in the decision making processes of the government. Environmental justice is achieved when everyone, regardless of race, culture or income, enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decisionmaking process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn and work. This includes ensuring greater public participation in the Agency's development and implementation of its regulations and policies. ( Memorandum from EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman, dated August 9, 2001, `` EPA's Commitment to Environmental Justice.'') ( See also, Executive Order 12898, `` Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations, dated February 11, 1994.) Thus, ensuring meaningful public involvement advances the goals of environmental justice.

EPA's Seven Basic Steps for Effective Public Involvement The EPA should ensure that it conducts meaningful public involvement activities and implements all public involvement provisions required by statute. There are seven basic steps to consider when planning for public involvement. Agency officials should exercise judgment and carefully consider the particular circumstances of each situation in determining how to carry out those steps. Agency staff and managers should strive to provide the most meaningful public involvement opportunities appropriate to each situation. Agency officials should consider the issues, locations, potential environmental and human health consequences of the activities, potential for controversy, specific needs of the public and the Agency, and other circumstances when designing public involvement processes. For instance, enhanced opportunities for public involvement should be created for those situations in which there is the potential for greater environmental or human health consequences or controversy. It is important to note that the Agency needs to set priorities for its use of resources, and that budgetary constraints may affect the implementation of any of these elements. The seven basic steps for effective public involvement in any decision or activity are: 1. Plan and budget for public involvement activities. 2. Identify the interested and affected public. 3. Consider providing technical or financial assistance to the public to facilitate involvement. 4. Provide information and outreach to the public. 5. Conduct public consultation and involvement activities. 6. Review and use input and provide feedback to the public. 7. Evaluate public involvement activities. The recommended goals, actions and methods for each of these steps are described in Appendix 1, Guidance for Implementing Public Involvement at EPA, at http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement/ policy2003/ guidance. pdf.

Who Is Responsible for Managing the Application of This Policy?

Under the overall direction of the Administrator, and consistent with this policy, Assistant, Regional and Associate Administrators are responsible for ensuring that their managers and staff encourage and facilitate public involvement in programs and activities. Public involvement should be an integral part of any Agency program. Moreover, the Agency should strive to achieve public involvement that is commensurate with the potential impact of the activity. The Assistant, Regional or Associate Administrators should make certain that concerns about the adequacy of public involvement are heard and, where necessary, acted upon as resources allow. Managers should encourage and facilitate the proper training, support and counseling of staff, and, recognizing overall budgetary constraints, should plan for and provide adequate funding for training or other needs in their specific budgets. ( See more detailed responsibilities section in Appendix 1 at http:// www. epa. gov/ publicinvolvement/ policy2003/ guidance. pdf.)

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BILLING CODE 6560   50   P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection( s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission May 28, 2003. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection( s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104   13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act ( PRA) that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning ( a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; ( b) the accuracy of the Commission's burden estimate; ( c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and ( d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before July 7, 2003. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all Paperwork Reduction Act comments to Judith B. Herman, Federal Communications Commission, Room 1   C804, 445 12th Street, SW., DC 20554 or via the Internet to Judith B. Herman@ fcc. gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection( s), contact Judith B. Herman at ( 202) 418   0214 or via the Internet at Judith B. Herman@ fcc. gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control No.: 3060   1007. Title: Streamlining and Other Revisions of Part 25 of the Commission's Rules. Form No.: FCC Form 312, Schedule S. Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit Number of Respondents: 150 respondents; 971 responses. Estimated Time Per Response: 10 hours ( 5 hours for outside legal assistance). Frequency of Response: On occasion, annual, and other reporting requirements, third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 9,686 hours. Total Annual Cost: $ 95,194,000. Needs and Uses: On May 19, 2003, the Commission released a First Report and Order ( R& O) in IB Docket Nos. 02   34 and 02   54, FCC 03   102. The Report and Order adopts two different licensing frameworks for non geostationary orbit ( NGSO) like systems and geostationary orbit ( GSO) like systems. The R& O requires that new licensees execute a bond in the amount of $ 7.5 million for NGSO licensees and $ 5 million for GSO licensees and submit the bond to the Commission within 30 days of license grant. The bond would discourage speculative applications without deterring legitimate satellite operators. The bond only applies to new satellite licensees only, not replacement satellites. The Report and Order results VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 15: 26 Jun 05, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 06JNN1. SGM 06JNN1


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and Exchange
Commission, Office of Investor Education and Advocacy, Washington, DC
20549-0213.

Extension:
    Rule 204-2, SEC File No. 270-215, OMB Control No. 3235-0278.

    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the ``Commission'') is soliciting comments on the collection of
information summarized below. The Commission plans to submit this
existing collection of information to the Office of Management and
Budget (``OMB'') for extension and approval.
    The title for the collection of information is ``Rule 204-2'' (17
CFR 275.204-2) under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C.
80b-1). Rule 204-2 sets forth the requirements for maintaining and
preserving specified books and records. The collection of information
under rule 204-2 is necessary for the Commission staff to use in its
examination and oversight program. The respondents to the collection of
information are investment advisers registered with us. The Commission
staff estimates that the total reporting and recordkeeping burden of
the collection of information for each respondent is approximately
181.1541 hours.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the agency, including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of
the burden of the collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
respondents, including through the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will
be given to comments and suggestions submitted in writing within 60
days of this publication.
    Please direct your written comments to R. Corey Booth, Director/
Chief Information Officer, Securities and Exchange Commission, c\o
Shirley Martinson, 6432 General Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22312 or send
an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: October 30, 2007.
Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
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   Boiler Materials for Tomorrow's Call    RobertJ Wayland    to:  Cortney_Higgins                                                             10/24/2012 04:53 PM

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 From: RobertJ Wayland/RTP/USEPA/US

 To: <EMAIL_ADDRESS>

 Cc: <EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS><EMAIL_ADDRESS> Wednesday, 10/24/2012  4:53 PM

Cortney -

Attached below are the slides we plan to use during tomorrow's call with you.

thanx!

bob

Robert J. Wayland, Ph.D. Leader, Energy Strategies Group U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards Sector Policies and Programs Division Mail Code D243-01 RTP, NC  27711   Phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> Cell:<PHONE_NUMBER> Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2015-N-0001]

Request for Nominations on the Vaccines and Related Biological
Products Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting that any
industry organizations interested in participating in the selection of
a nonvoting industry representative to serve on the Vaccines and
Related Biological Products Advisory Committee for the Center for
Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) notify FDA in writing. FDA is
also requesting nominations for a nonvoting industry representative(s)
to serve on the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory
Committee. A nominee may either be self-nominated or nominated by an
organization to serve as a nonvoting industry representative.
Nominations will be accepted for current vacancies effective with this
notice.

DATES: Any industry organization interested in participating in the
selection of an appropriate nonvoting member to represent industry
interests must send a letter stating that interest to the FDA by June
10, 2015, (see sections I and II of this document for further details).
Concurrently, nomination materials for prospective candidates should be
sent to FDA by June 10, 2015.

ADDRESSES: All statements of interest from interested industry
organizations interested in participating in the selection process of
nonvoting industry representative nomination should be sent to Sujata
Vijh (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). All nominations for
nonvoting industry representatives may be submitted electronically by
accessing the FDA Advisory Committee Membership Nomination Portal:
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/FACTRSPortal/FACTRS/index.cfm or
by mail to Advisory Committee Oversight and Management Staff, Food and
Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 32, Rm. 5103,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Information about becoming a member of an
FDA advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA's Web site:
http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sujata Vijh, Division of Scientific
Advisors and Consultants, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research,
10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 71, Rm. 6128, Silver Spring, MD 20993-
0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>, FAX:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Agency intends to add a nonvoting
industry representative(s) to the following advisory committee:

I. CBER Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee

    The CBER Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory
Committee (the Committee) reviews and evaluates data concerning the
safety, effectiveness, and appropriate use of vaccines and related
biological products which are intended for use in the prevention,
treatment, or diagnosis of human diseases, and, as required, any other
product for which FDA has regulatory responsibility. The Committee also
considers the quality and relevance of FDA's research program which
provides scientific support for the regulation of these products and
makes appropriate recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and
Drugs.

II. Selection Procedure

    Any industry organization interested in participating in the
selection of an appropriate nonvoting member to represent industry
interests should send a letter stating that interest to the FDA contact
(see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) within 30 days of publication
(see DATES). Within the subsequent 30 days, FDA will send a letter to
each organization that has expressed an interest, attaching a complete
list of all such organizations; and a list of all nominees along with
their current resumes. The letter will also state that it is the
responsibility of the interested organizations to confer with one
another and to select a candidate, within 60 days after the receipt of
the FDA letter, to serve as the nonvoting member to represent industry
interests for the committee. The interested organizations are not bound
by the list of nominees in selecting a candidate. However, if no
individual is selected within 60 days, the Commissioner will select the
nonvoting member to represent industry interests.

III. Application Procedure

    Individuals may self-nominate and/or an organization may nominate
one or more individuals to serve as a nonvoting industry
representative. Contact information, a current curriculum vitae, and
the name of the committee of interest should be sent to the FDA
Advisory Committee Membership Nomination Portal (see ADDRESSES) within
30 days of publication (see DATES). FDA will forward all nominations to
the organizations expressing interest in participating in the selection
process for the committee. (Persons who nominate themselves as
nonvoting industry representatives will not participate in the
selection process).
    FDA seeks to include the views of women, and men, members of all
racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities
on its advisory committees and, therefore encourages nominations of
appropriately qualified candidates from these groups.
    This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to advisory committees.

    Dated: May 5, 2015.
Jill Hartzler Warner,
Associate Commissioner for Special Medical Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4582-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2021-0001]

Navajo Nation; Amendment No. 4 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the Navajo Nation (FEMA-4582-DR), dated February 2, 2021, and
related determinations.

DATES: This amendment was issued August 5, 2021.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dean Webster, Office of Response and
Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street SW,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
dated February 2, 2021 for the Navajo Nation is hereby amended to
include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

    All areas within the Navajo Nation are eligible for assistance
under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.

    The following Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers
(CFDA) are to be used for reporting and drawing funds: 97.030,
Community Disaster Loans; 97.031, Cora Brown Fund; 97.032, Crisis
Counseling; 97.033, Disaster Legal Services; 97.034, Disaster
Unemployment Assistance (DUA); 97.046, Fire Management Assistance
Grant; 97.048, Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and
Households In Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas; 97.049,
Presidentially Declared Disaster Assistance--Disaster Housing
Operations for Individuals and Households; 97.050, Presidentially
Declared Disaster Assistance to Individuals and Households--Other
Needs; 97.036, Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (Presidentially
Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation Grant.

Deanne Criswell,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
[FR Doc. 2021-20715 Filed 9-23-21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2019-0258]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and
Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0048

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Sixty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval for
reinstatement, without change, of the following collection of
information: 1625-0048, Vessel Reporting Requirements. Our ICR
describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before
submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as
described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 2, 2019.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2019-0258] to the Coast Guard using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public
participation and request for comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the internet
at https://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available
from: Commandant (CG-612), ATTN: Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S.
Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, STOP 7710,
Washington, DC 20593-7710.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Anthony Smith, Office of
Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be
granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. Consistent with
the requirements of Executive Order 13771, Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs, and Executive Order 13777, Enforcing the

Regulatory Reform Agenda, the Coast Guard is also requesting comments
on the extent to which this request for information could be modified
to reduce the burden on respondents. In response to your comments, we
may revise this ICR or decide not to seek reinstatement of the
Collection. We will consider all comments and material received during
the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2019-0258], and
must be received by July 2, 2019.

Submitting Comments

    We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal eRulemaking
Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If your material cannot be
submitted using https://www.regulations.gov, contact the person in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document for alternate
instructions. Documents mentioned in this notice, and all public
comments, are in our online docket at https://www.regulations.gov and
can be viewed by following that website's instructions. Additionally,
if you go to the online docket and sign up for email alerts, you will
be notified when comments are posted.
    We accept anonymous comments. All comments received will be posted
without change to https://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided. For more about privacy and the
docket, you may review a Privacy Act notice regarding the Federal
Docket Management System in the March 24, 2005, issue of the Federal
Register (70 FR 15086).

Information Collection Request

    Title: Vessel Reporting Requirements.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0048.
    Summary: Owners, Charterers, Managing Operators, or Agents of U.S.
vessels must immediately notify the Coast Guard if they believe the
vessel may be lost or in danger. The Coast Guard uses this information
to investigate the situation and, when necessary, plan appropriate
search and rescue operations.
    Need: Section 2306(a) of 46 U.S.C. requires the owner, charterer,
managing operator, or agent of vessel of the United States to
immediately notify the Coast Guard if: (1) There is reason to believe
that the vessel may have been lost or imperiled, or (2) more than 48
hours have passed since last receiving communication from the vessel.
These reports must be followed by written confirmation submitted to the
Coast Guard within 24 hours. The implementing regulations are contained
in 46 CFR part 4.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Business or other for profit organizations.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated annual burden remains 138
hours.

    Authority: The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: April 29, 2019.
James D. Roppel,
U.S. Coast Guard, Chief, Office of Information Management.
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2023-1889; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00738-E;
Amendment 39-22623; AD 2023-24-06]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG
Engines

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2021-25-04
for certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000
engines. AD 2021-25-04 required operators to revise the airworthiness
limitations section (ALS) of their existing approved continuous
airworthiness maintenance program by incorporating the revised tasks of
the applicable time limits manual (TLM) for each affected model
turbofan engine. Since the FAA issued AD 2021-05-04, the manufacturer
revised the TLM to introduce new or more restrictive tasks and
limitations and associated thresholds and intervals for life-limited
parts, which prompted this AD. This AD requires revising the ALS of the
operator's existing approved engine maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive tasks and
limitations and associated thresholds and intervals for life-limited
parts, as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
AD, which is incorporated by reference. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective January 31, 2024.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of January 31,
2024.

ADDRESSES:
    AD Docket: You may examine the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1889; or in person at Docket Operations between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD
docket contains this final rule, the mandatory continuing airworthiness
information (MCAI), any comments received, and other information. The
address for Docket Operations is U.S. Department of Transportation,
Docket Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
    Material Incorporated by Reference:
     For service information identified in this final rule,
contact EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone:
+49 221 8999 000; email: [email protected]; website: easa.europa.eu.
You may find this material on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
     You may view this service information at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200
District Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is
also available at regulations.gov under Docket No. FAA-2023-1889.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sungmo Cho, Aviation Safety Engineer,
FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198; phone: (781) 238-
7241; email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2021-25-04, Amendment 39-21847 (86 FR
71129, December 15, 2021) (AD 2021-25-04). AD 2021-25-04 applied to RRD
Model Trent 1000-AE3, Trent 1000-CE3, Trent 1000-D3, Trent 1000-G3,
Trent 1000-H3, Trent 1000-J3, Trent 1000-K3, Trent 1000-L3, Trent 1000-
M3, Trent 1000-N3, Trent 1000-P3, Trent 1000-Q3, and Trent 1000-R3
engines. AD 2021-25-04, which was prompted by EASA AD 2020-0243, dated
November 5, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0243), required revising the ALS of the
operator's existing approved engine maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive tasks and
limitations and associated thresholds and intervals for life-limited
parts. The FAA issued AD 2021-25-04 to prevent the failure of critical
rotating parts, which could result in failure of one or more engines,
loss of thrust control, and loss of the airplane.
    Since the FAA issued AD 2021-25-04, EASA superseded EASA AD 2020-
0243 with EASA AD 2022-0247, dated December 14, 2022 (EASA AD 2022-
0247) and then superseded EASA AD 2022-0247 with EASA AD 2023-0115,
dated June 7, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0115).
    The NPRM published in the Federal Register on September 18, 2023
(88 FR 63885); corrected on September 27, 2023 (88 FR 66316). The NPRM
was prompted by EASA AD 2023-0115 (also referred to as the MCAI),
issued by EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of
the European Union. The MCAI states that the manufacturer published a
revised engine TLM to introduce new or more restrictive tasks and
limitations and associated thresholds and intervals for life-limited
parts.
    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket at regulations.gov under
Docket No. FAA-2023-1889.
    In the NPRM, the FAA proposed to require revising the ALS of the
operator's existing approved engine maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive tasks and
limitations and associated thresholds and intervals for life-limited
parts.

Discussion of Final Airworthiness Directive

Comments

    The FAA received a comment from The Boeing Company (Boeing). Boeing
supported the NPRM without change.

Conclusion

    These products have been approved by the aviation authority of
another country and are approved for operation in the United States.
Pursuant to the FAA's bilateral agreement with this State of Design
Authority, it has notified the FAA of the unsafe condition described in
the MCAI referenced above. The FAA reviewed the relevant data,
considered the comment received, and determined that air safety
requires adopting the AD as proposed. Accordingly, the FAA is issuing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products. Except for
minor editorial changes, this AD is adopted as proposed in the NPRM.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    The FAA reviewed EASA AD 2023-0115, which specifies procedures for
operators to revise the ALS of the existing approved engine maintenance
or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more
restrictive tasks and limitations and associated thresholds and
intervals for life-limited parts.
    This service information is reasonably available because the
interested parties have access to it through their normal course of
business or by the means identified in ADDRESSES.

Differences Between This AD and the MCAI

    Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0115 specifies revising the
approved Aircraft Maintenance Programme within 12 months after the
effective date of EASA AD 2023-0115, this AD requires revising the ALS
of the existing approved engine maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    This AD does not require compliance with paragraphs (1), (2), (4),
and (5) of EASA AD 2023-0115.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 2 engines installed on
airplanes of U.S. registry.
    The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:

                                                 Estimated Costs
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                                                                                Cost per       Cost on U.S.
               Action                        Labor cost           Parts cost        product         operators
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Revise the ALS......................  1 work-hours x $85 per               $0              $85             $170
                                       hour = $85.
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA has determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by:
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a. Removing Airworthiness Directive 2021-25-04, Amendment 39-21847 (86
FR 71129, December 15, 2021); and
0
b. Adding the following new airworthiness directive:

2023-24-06 Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG: Amendment 39-22623;
Docket No. FAA-2023-1889; Project Identifier MCAI-2023-00738-E.

(a) Effective Date

    This airworthiness directive (AD) is effective January 31, 2024.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD replaces AD 2021-25-04, Amendment 39-21847 (86 FR 71129,
December 15, 2021).

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG Model
Trent 1000-AE3, Trent 1000-CE3, Trent 1000-D3, Trent 1000-G3, Trent
1000-H3, Trent 1000-J3, Trent 1000-K3, Trent 1000-L3, Trent 1000-M3,
Trent 1000-N3, Trent 1000-P3, Trent 1000-Q3, and Trent 1000-R3
engines.

(d) Subject

    Joint Aircraft System Component (JASC) Code 7200, Engine
(Turbine/Turboprop).

(e) Unsafe Condition

    This AD was prompted by the manufacturer revising the engine
time limits manual (TLM) life limits of certain critical rotating
parts and direct accumulation counting data files. The FAA is
issuing this AD to prevent the failure of critical rotating parts.
The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in failure of
one or more engines, loss of thrust control, and loss of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Required Actions

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Perform all
required actions within the compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2023-0115, dated June 7, 2023 (EASA AD 2023-0115).

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2023-0115

    (1) Where EASA AD 2023-0115 defines the AMP as the approved
Aircraft Maintenance Programme containing the tasks on the basis of
which the scheduled maintenance is conducted to ensure the
continuing airworthiness of each operated engine, this AD defines
the AMP as the aircraft maintenance program containing the tasks on
the basis of which the scheduled maintenance is conducted to ensure
the continuing airworthiness of each operated airplane.
    (2) Where EASA AD 2023-0115 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (3) This AD does not require compliance with paragraphs (1),
(2), (4), and (5) of EASA AD 2023-0115.
    (4) Where paragraph (3) of EASA AD 2023-0115 specifies revising
the approved AMP within 12 months after the effective date of EASA
AD 2023-0115, this AD requires

revising the airworthiness limitations section of the existing
approved engine maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.
    (5) This AD does not adopt the Remarks paragraph of EASA AD
2023-0115.

(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions and Intervals

    After performing the actions required by paragraph (g) of this
AD, no alternative actions and associated thresholds and intervals,
including life limits, are allowed unless they are approved as
specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications'' section of
EASA AD 2023-0115.

(j) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)

    (1) The Manager, AIR-520 Continued Operational Safety Branch,
FAA, has the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14
CFR 39.19, send your request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as appropriate. If sending
information directly to the manager of the AIR-520 Continued
Operational Safety Branch, send it to the attention of the person
identified in paragraph (k) of this AD and email to: [email protected].
    (2) Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager
of the local flight standards district office/certificate holding
district office.

(k) Additional Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Sungmo Cho, Aviation
Safety Engineer, FAA, 2200 South 216th Street, Des Moines, WA 98198;
phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email: [email protected].

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of the service information listed in this
paragraph under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
    (2) You must use this service information as applicable to do
the actions required by this AD, unless the AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2023-0115,
dated June 7, 2023.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; phone: +49 221 8999
000; email: [email protected]; website: easa.europa.eu. You may
find this EASA AD on the EASA website at ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (4) You may view this service information at FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 1200 District Avenue,
Burlington, MA 01803. For information on the availability of this
material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (5) You may view this material at the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability
of this material at NARA, visit www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations or email [email protected].

    Issued on November 29, 2023.
Victor Wicklund,
Deputy Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft
Certification Service.
[FR Doc. 2023-28549 Filed 12-26-23; 8:45 am]
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