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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

October 22, 2010.
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:
    Docket Numbers: ER97-2801-030; ER99-2156-021; ER96-719-028; ER07-
1236-005.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp; Cordova Energy Company LLC; MidAmerican
Energy Company; Yuma Cogeneration Associates.
    Description: PacifiCorp et al., submits a supplement to the
Triennial Market Power Update.
    Filed Date: 10/19/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101021-0006.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER03-329-010; ER07-597-005.
    Applicants: Northwestern Corporation; Montana Generation, LLC.
    Description: NorthWestern Corp submits a supplement to the
Triennial Market Update Analysis for Northwest Region.
    Filed Date: 10/18/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101019-0043.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 8, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-1820-002.
    Applicants: Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin Corporation.
    Description: Northern States Power Company, a Wisconsin corporation
submits tariff filing per 35: 20101021--Amendment to baseline
concurrence to be effective 7/20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/21/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101021-5118.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2097-002.
    Applicants: KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company.
    Description: KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company submits
tariff filing per 35: GMO MBR Mitigation Compliance Filing to be
effective 8/2/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5055.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2240-001.
    Applicants: Portland General Electric Company.
    Description: Portland General Electric Company submits tariff
filing per 35: PGE 12 Baseline Filing to be effective 8/16/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5084.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2245-001.
    Applicants: Portland General Electric Company.
    Description: Portland General Electric Company submits tariff
filing per 35: PGE 13 Ancillary Services Tariff Baseline to be
effective 8/16/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5111.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2248-001.
    Applicants: Portland General Electric Company.
    Description: Portland General Electric Company submits tariff
filing per 35: PGE-2 Filing of CBR to be effective 8/17/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5128.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2249-001.
    Applicants: Portland General Electric Company.
    Description: Portland General Electric Company submits tariff
filing per 35: MBR Baseline eTariff Filing to be effective 8/17/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5125.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2707-001.
    Applicants: Mid-Continent Energy Marketers Association.
    Description: Mid-Continent Energy Marketers Association submits
tariff filing per 35: Amendment to Pending Baseline Tariff Filing to be
effective 10/22/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5085.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2710-004.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per
35: PJM submits an Errata filing to the RAA in PJM's Baseline filing in
ER10-2710 to be effective 9/17/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/21/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101021-5131.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2765-001.
    Applicants: Dighton Power, LLC.
    Description: Dighton Power, LLC submits tariff filing per 35:
Amendment to Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5038.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2766-001.
    Applicants: Lake Road Generating Company, L.P.
    Description: Lake Road Generating Company, L.P. submits tariff
filing per 35: Amendment to Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/
20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5069.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2767-001.
    Applicants: MASSPOWER.
    Description: MASSPOWER submits tariff filing per 35: Amendment to

Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5072.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2768-001.
    Applicants: Empire Generating Co, LLC.
    Description: Empire Generating Co, LLC submits tariff filing per
35: Amendment to Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5062.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2769-001.
    Applicants: ECP Energy I, LLC.
    Description: ECP Energy I, LLC submits tariff filing per 35:
Amendment to Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5047.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2770-001.
    Applicants: EquiPower Resources Management, LLC.
    Description: EquiPower Resources Management, LLC submits tariff
filing per 35: Amendment to Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/
20/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5064.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER10-2802-001.
    Applicants: Kimberly-Clark Corporation.
    Description: Kimberly-Clark Corporation submits tariff filing per
35: Compliance Baseline Tariff Filing to be effective 9/21/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/21/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101021-5143.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1863-000.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator,
Inc., submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Duke-Vectren IA to be
effective 10/23/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5028.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1864-000.
    Applicants: Societe Generale Energie (USA) Corp.
    Description: Societe Generale Energie (USA) Corp. submits tariff
filing per 35: SocGen Order 697 Compliance Filing to be effective 10/
12/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5049.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1865-000.
    Applicants: Tucson Electric Power Company.
    Description: Tucson Electric Power Company submits tariff filing
per 35: OATT Reassignment Compliance Filing to be effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5058.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1866-000.
    Applicants: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC.
    Description: Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii): NERC Assessment Tariff Filing to be effective 1/1/
2011.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5070.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1867-000.
    Applicants: Public Service Company of New Mexico.
    Description: Public Service Company of New Mexico submits tariff
filing per 35: PNM Compliance Filing in Docket No. EL10-61 to be
effective 10/25/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5074.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1868-000.
    Applicants: Louisville Gas and Electric Company.
    Description: Louisville Gas and Electric Company submits tariff
filing per 35: Order No 739 Compliance Filing OATT Section 23 to be
effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5086.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1869-000.
    Applicants: UNS Electric, Inc.
    Description: UNS Electric, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35: OATT
Reassignment Compliance Filing to be effective 10/1/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5089.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1870-000.
    Applicants: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
    Description: Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. submits
tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Amendment to PASNY and EDDS tariffs
for DR to be effective 12/22/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5096.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1871-000.
    Applicants: Mississippi Power Company.
    Description: Mississippi Power Company submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(1): 2010 MRA Rate Case to be effective 12/21/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5118.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1872-000.
    Applicants: Carolina Power & Light Company.
    Description: Carolina Power & Light Company submits tariff filing
per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): Rate Schedule No. 173 of Carolina Power and Light
Co. to be effective 12/11/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5127.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1873-000.
    Applicants: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C.
    Description: PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii): First Revised Service Agreement No. 871--BGE ad
Constellation to be effective 9/17/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/22/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101022-5129.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 12, 2010.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    As it relates to any qualifying facility filings, the notices of
self-certification [or self-recertification] listed above, do not
institute a proceeding regarding qualifying facility status. A notice
of self-certification [or self-recertification]

simply provides notification that the entity making the filing has
determined the facility named in the notice meets the applicable
criteria to be a qualifying facility. Intervention and/or protest do
not lie in dockets that are qualifying facility self-certifications or
self-recertifications. Any person seeking to challenge such qualifying
facility status may do so by filing a motion pursuant to 18 CFR
292.207(d)(iii). Intervention and protests may be filed in response to
notices of qualifying facility dockets other than self-certifications
and self-recertifications.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0374]
RIN 1625-AA09

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Perth Amboy, New Jersey

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is removing the existing drawbridge operation
regulation for the drawbridges at State Street Bridge, mile 0.5, and
the Railroad Bridge, mile 0.6, across Woodbridge Creek at Perth Amboy,
New Jersey. The State Street Bridge was replaced with a fixed bridge in
1992. The Railroad Bridge was converted to a fixed bridge in 1970. The
operating regulation is no longer applicable or necessary.

DATES: This rule is effective July 30, 2015.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this final rule, [USCG-2015-0374] is
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the
``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the
line associated with this final rule. You may also visit the Docket
Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE.,
Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Joe M. Arca, Project Officer, First Coast Guard
District Bridge Branch, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing the docket, call
Ms. Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-
366-9826.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this final rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section 4(a) of the
Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This provision
authorizes an agency to issue a rule

without prior notice and opportunity to comment when the agency for
good cause finds that those procedures are ``impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C.
553(b), the Coast Guard finds that good cause exists for not publishing
a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to this rule
because the State Street Bridge and the Railroad Bridge, that once
required draw operations in 33 CFR 117.761, were replaced by fixed
bridges in 1992 and 1970, respectively. Therefore, the regulation is no
longer applicable and shall be removed. It is unnecessary to publish an
NPRM because this regulatory action does not place any restrictions on
mariners but rather removes a restriction that has no further use or
value.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective in less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. The bridges have been a fixed
bridge for 23 and 45 years, respectively, and this rule merely requires
an administrative change to the Federal Register, in order to omit a
regulatory requirement that is no longer applicable or necessary. The
modifications have already taken place and the removal of these
regulations will not affect mariners currently operating on this
waterway. Therefore, a delayed effective date is unnecessary.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The State Street Bridge across Woodbridge Creek, mile 0.5, was
removed and replaced in 1992 with a fixed bridge. The Railroad Bridge,
mile 0.6, was converted to a fixed bridge in 1970. It has come to the
attention of the Coast Guard that the governing regulation for these
drawbridges were not removed subsequent to the replacement and
conversion of these bridges. The elimination of these drawbridges
necessitates the removal of the drawbridge operation regulation, 33 CFR
117.761, pertaining to the former drawbridges.
    The purpose of this rule is to remove the paragraph of 33 CFR
117.761 that refers to the State Street Bridge and the Railroad Bridge
at mile 0.5 and mile 0.6, respectively, from the Code of Federal
Regulations because it governs bridges that no longer open.

C. Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard is changing the regulation in 33 CFR 117.761 by
removing restrictions and the regulatory burden related to the draw
operations for these bridges that are no longer drawbridges. The change
removes the section 117.761 of the regulation which governs the State
Street Bridge and the Railroad Bridge. This Final Rule seeks to update
the Code of Federal Regulations by removing language that governs the
operation of the State Street Bridge and the Railroad Bridge, which are
in fact no longer drawbridges. This change does not affect waterway or
land traffic.

D. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on these statutes or executive orders.

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, as
supplemented by Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and
Regulatory Review, and does not require an assessment of potential
costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of Order 12866 or under
section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The Office of Management and Budget
has not reviewed it under those Orders.
    The Coast Guard does not consider this rule to be ``significant''
under that Order because it is an administrative change and does not
affect the way vessels operate on the waterway.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
    This rule will have no effect on small entities since these
drawbridges have been replaced, converted with fixed bridges and the
regulation governing draw operations for these bridges is no longer
applicable. There is no new restriction or regulation being imposed by
this rule; therefore, the Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b)
that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.

3. Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

4. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has 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. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it does not have implications for federalism.

5. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to coordinate protest activities so that
your message can be received without jeopardizing the safety or
security of people, places or vessels.

6. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule will not result in
such expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in
this preamble.

7. Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not cause a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

8. Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b) (2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

9. Protection of Children

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13045, Protection
of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks. This rule
is not an economically significant rule and does not create an
environmental risk to health or risk to safety that might
disproportionately affect children.

10. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,

because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

11. Energy Effects

    This action is not a ``significant energy action'' under Executive
Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use.

12. Technical Standards

    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

13. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guides the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded
that this action is one of a category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves the removal of a drawbridge operation
regulation that is no longer necessary. This rule is categorically
excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (32) (e), of the Instruction.
    Under figure 2-1, paragraph (32)(e), of the Instruction, an
environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are not required for this rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 117

    Bridges.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 117 as follows:

PART 117--DRAWBRIDGE OPERATION REGULATIONS

0
1. The authority citation for part 117 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 33 CFR 1.05-1; Department of Homeland
Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Sec.  117.761  [Removed]

0
2. Remove Sec.  117.761.

L.L. Fagan,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, First Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2015-18772 Filed 7-29-15; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2002-0059; FRL 9940-52-OEI]

Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and
Approval; Comment Request; Safe Drinking Water Act State Revolving Fund
Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted
an information collection request (ICR), ``Safe Drinking Water Act
State Revolving Fund Program'' (EPA ICR No. 1803.07, OMB Control No.
2040-0185) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and
approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA, 44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is
currently approved through December 31, 2015. Public comments were
previously requested via the Federal Register (80 FR 57605) on
September 24, 2015, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows
for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of
the ICR is given in this renewal notice, including its estimated burden
and cost to the public. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a
person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless
it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before January 27,
2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-
OW-2002-0059, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for
EPA.
    EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
public docket without change including any personal information
provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information
claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nick Chamberlain, Drinking Water
Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, 4606M,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail
the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the
public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at
www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West,
Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone
number for the Docket Center is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For additional
information about EPA's public docket, visit www.epa.gov/dockets.
    Abstract: The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Amendments of 1996
(Pub. L. 104-182) authorized the creation of the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (DWSRF; the Fund) program in each state and Puerto Rico
to assist public water systems to finance the costs of infrastructure
needed to achieve or maintain compliance with SDWA requirements and to
protect public health. Section 1452 authorizes the Administrator of the
EPA to award capitalization grants to the states and Puerto Rico which,
in turn, provide low-cost loans and other types of assistance to
eligible drinking water systems. States can also reserve a portion of
their grants to conduct various set-aside activities. The information
collection activities will occur primarily at the program level through
the (1) Capitalization Grant Application and Agreement/State Intended
Use Plan; (2) Biennial Report; (3) Annual Audit; (4) Assistance
Application Review; and (5) DWSRF National Information Management
System and the Projects & Benefits Reporting System.
    Form Numbers: None.
    Respondents/affected entities: Entities affected by this action are
states and local governments.
    Respondent's obligation to respond: Required to obtain or retain a
benefit per the Safe Drinking Water Act Section 1452(g)(1).
    Estimated number of respondents: 1,035 (total).
    Frequency of response: Varies by requirement (i.e., quarterly,
semi-annually and annually).
    Total estimated burden: 88,881 hours (average per year). Burden is
defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b).
    Total estimated cost: $4,884,591 (average per year), which is
solely for labor cost.
    Changes in the Estimates: There is a net decrease of 180,916 hours
in annual respondent burden hours from the previous ICR. This is
partially attributable to the previous ICR's inclusion of burden hours
from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) signed by the
President on February 17, 2009. ARRA's additional $2 billion in funding
for assistance agreements resulted in approximately twice the normal
number of applications for assistance in 2009. There is also a net
decrease in local respondent burden hours from the previous ICR, which
included application preparation and submission burden hours for
localities. This is a state need/requirement, not federal, and thus it
is excluded from this ICR. Some of the decrease is offset by this ICR's
inclusion of local burden for public awareness activities.

Courtney Kerwin,
Acting Director, Collection Strategies Division.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2018-0396; Product Identifier 2017-NM-156-AD; Amendment
39-19400; AD 2018-18-21]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all
Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes,
and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model
A300-600 series airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. This AD
was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations are necessary.
This AD requires revising the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations. We are issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective October 23, 2018.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in this AD as of October 23,
2018.

ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this final rule,
contact Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, Rond-Point Emile
Dewoitine No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36
96; fax +33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected];
internet http://www.airbus.com. You may view this service information
at the FAA, Transport Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material at the
FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0396.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0396; 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 regulatory evaluation, any comments received, and
other information. The address for Docket Operations (phone: 800-647-
5527) 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dan Rodina, Aerospace Engineer,
International Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA, 2200 South
216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    We issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14 CFR
part 39 by adding an AD that would apply to all Airbus SAS Model A300
B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R
Variant F airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series
airplanes), and Model A310 series airplanes. The NPRM published in the
Federal Register on May 8, 2018 (83 FR 20743). The NPRM was prompted by
a determination that new or more restrictive maintenance requirements
and airworthiness limitations are necessary. The NPRM proposed to
require revising the maintenance or inspection program, as applicable,
to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance requirements and
airworthiness limitations.
    We are issuing this AD to address the risks associated with the
effects of aging on airplane systems. Such effects could change system
characteristics, leading to an increased potential for failure of
certain life-limited parts, and reduced structural integrity or
controllability of the airplane.
    The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), which is the Technical
Agent for the Member States of the European Union, has issued EASA AD
2017-0202, dated October 12, 2017 (referred to after this as the
Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to
correct an unsafe condition for all Airbus SAS Model A300 B4-600, B4-
600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model A300 C4-605R Variant F
airplanes (collectively called Model A300-600 series airplanes), and
Model A310 series airplanes. The MCAI states:

    Maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations for the
Airbus A310, A300-600 and A300-600ST family aeroplanes, which are
approved by EASA, are currently defined and published in the Airbus
A310 and A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) documents.
The System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR) for the Airbus
A310 and A300-600, are specified in the Airbus A310 and Airbus A300-
600 (including A300-600ST) ALS Part 4 documents. These instructions
have been identified as mandatory for continuing airworthiness.
    Failure to accomplish these instructions could result in an
unsafe condition.
    EASA previously issued AD 2013-0075 [which corresponds to FAA AD
2015-02-16, Amendment 39-18083 (80 FR 5028, January 30, 2015) (``AD
2015-02-16'')] to require the implementation of the maintenance
requirements and associated airworthiness limitations as specified
in Airbus A310 and A300-600 ALS Part 4 documents at Revision 02.
    Since that [EASA] AD was issued, new or more restrictive
maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations were approved
by EASA. Consequently, Airbus published Revision 03 of A310 and
A300-600 ALS Part 4 documents, compiling all ALS Part 4 changes
approved since previous Revision 02.
    For the reasons described above, this new [EASA] AD retains the
requirements of EASA AD 2013-0075, which is superseded, and requires
the implementation of the actions specified in Airbus A310 ALS Part
4 Revision 03 and Airbus A300-600 ALS Part 4 Revision 03.

    You may examine the MCAI in the AD docket on the internet at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2018-
0396.

Comments

    We gave the public the opportunity to participate in developing
this final rule. The following presents the comments received on the
NPRM and the FAA's response to each comment. FedEx Express stated that
they had no objections to the proposed AD.

Request To Release Related ADs at the Same Time

    Airbus requested in docket numbers, FAA-2018-0390 and FAA-2018-0365
that we release this final rule and the following related ADs at the
same time to provide clarity to operators. All four pending ADs are
related to the removal of the same 15 nose landing gear parts from ALS
Part 1, on different airplane models.
     Docket No. FAA-2018-0390, Product Identifier 2017-NM-130-
AD (EASA AD 2017-0145, dated August 31, 2017).
     Docket No. FAA-2018-0364, Product Identifier 2017-NM-154-
AD (EASA AD 2017-0204, dated October 12, 2017).
     Docket No. FAA-2018-0365, Product Identifier 2017-NM-155-
AD

(EASA AD 2017-0203, dated October 12, 2017).
    We agree with the commenter's request insofar as we can control the
publication schedule. While we cannot ensure that all four final rules
will be published on the same date, we will coordinate with the Office
of the Federal Register (OFR) regarding publication of all four final
rules at the same time.

Conclusion

    We reviewed the relevant data, considered the comments received,
and determined that air safety and the public interest require adopting
this final rule with the changes described previously and minor
editorial changes. We have determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    We also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    Airbus SAS has issued A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision
03, dated August 28, 2017; and A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations
Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements
(SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017. This service information
describes new maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations.
These documents are distinct since they apply to different airplane
models. 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 the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    We estimate that this AD affects 127 airplanes of U.S. registry.
    We estimate the following costs to comply with this AD:
    We have determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although we
recognize that this number may vary from operator to operator. In the
past, we have estimated that this action takes 1 work-hour per
airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or inspection program
changes for their affected fleet(s), we have determined that a per-
operator estimate is more accurate than a per-airplane estimate.
Therefore, we estimate the total cost per operator to be $7,650 (90
work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

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.
    We are 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.
    This AD is issued in accordance with authority delegated by the
Executive Director, Aircraft Certification Service, as authorized by
FAA Order 8000.51C. In accordance with that order, issuance of ADs is
normally a function of the Compliance and Airworthiness Division, but
during this transition period, the Executive Director has delegated the
authority to issue ADs applicable to transport category airplanes and
associated appliances to the Director of the System Oversight Division.

Regulatory Findings

    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) Is not a ``significant rule'' under the DOT Regulatory Policies
and Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979),
    (3) Will not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (4) 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.

Adoption of 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

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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 adding the following new airworthiness
directive (AD):

2018-18-21 Airbus SAS: Amendment 39-19400; Docket No. FAA-2018-0396;
Product Identifier 2017-NM-156-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective October 23, 2018.

(b) Affected ADs

    This AD affects AD 2015-02-16, Amendment 39-18083 (80 FR 5028,
January 30, 2015) (``AD 2015-02-16'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to the Airbus SAS airplanes identified in
paragraphs (c)(1) through (c)(5) of this AD, certificated in any
category, all manufacturer serial numbers.
    (1) Model A300 B4-601, B4-603, B4-620, and B4-622 airplanes.
    (2) Model A300 B4-605R and B4-622R airplanes.
    (3) Model A300 F4-605R and F4-622R airplanes.
    (4) Model A300 C4-605R Variant F airplanes.
    (5) Model A310-203, -204, -221, -222, -304, -322, -324, and -325
airplanes.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive maintenance requirements and airworthiness limitations
are necessary. We are issuing this AD to mitigate the risks
associated with the effects of aging on airplane systems. Such
effects could change system characteristics, leading to an increased
potential for failure of certain life-limited parts, and reduced
structural integrity or controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Revision of Maintenance or Inspection Program

    Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, revise the
maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate
Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System
Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated
August 28, 2017; or A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS)
Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),''
Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; as applicable. The initial
compliance time for doing the revised actions is at the applicable
time specified in Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section
(ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),''
Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017, or A300-600 Airworthiness
Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4, ``System Equipment Maintenance
Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03, dated August 28, 2017; as
applicable; or within 90 days after the effective date of this AD;
whichever occurs later.

(h) No Alternative Actions or Intervals

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections) or intervals may be used unless the actions and
intervals are approved as an alternative method of compliance (AMOC)
in accordance with the procedures specified in paragraph (j)(1) of
this AD.

(i) Terminating Action for AD 2015-02-16

    Accomplishing the actions required by this AD terminates all
requirements of AD 2015-02-16.

(j) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
International Section, Transport Standards 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 International Section, send it to the attention of
the person identified in paragraph (k)(2) of this AD. Information
may be emailed to: [email protected]. 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.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain corrective actions from a manufacturer, the action must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, International
Section, Transport Standards Branch, FAA; or the European Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA); or Airbus SAS's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.

(k) Related Information

    (1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing Airworthiness Information
(MCAI) EASA AD 2017-0202, dated October 12, 2017, for related
information. This MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the internet
at http://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket
No. FAA-2018-0396.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Dan Rodina,
Aerospace Engineer, International Section, Transport Standards
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>.

(l) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (i) Airbus A300-600 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part
4, ``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision
03, dated August 28, 2017.
    (ii) Airbus A310 Airworthiness Limitations Section (ALS) Part 4,
``System Equipment Maintenance Requirements (SEMR),'' Revision 03,
dated August 28, 2017.
    (3) For service information identified in this AD, contact
Airbus SAS, Airworthiness Office--EAW, Rond-Point Emile Dewoitine
No: 2, 31700 Blagnac Cedex, France; telephone +33 5 61 93 36 96; fax
+33 5 61 93 44 51; email [email protected]; internet
http://www.airbus.com.
    (4) You may view this service information at the FAA, Transport
Standards Branch, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For
information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call
206-231-3195.
    (5) You may view this service information that is incorporated
by reference at the National Archives and Records Administration
(NARA). For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued in Des Moines, Washington, on August 24, 2018.
James Cashdollar,
Acting Director, System Oversight Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
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Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-0102; Product Identifier 2019-NM-184-AD; Amendment
39-19912; AD 2020-09-16]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
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ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2000-17-
09, AD 2008-04-19 R1, and AD 2015-26-09; and terminating all
requirements of AD 2018-18-05; which applied to ATR-GIE Avions de
Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. AD
2018-18-05 required updating the maintenance or inspection program, as
applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive maintenance
requirements and airworthiness limitations, and terminated the relevant
requirements of AD 2000-17-09, AD 2008-04-19 R1, and AD 2015-26-09.
This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection
program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations; as specified in a European Union Aviation
Safety Agency (EASA) AD, which is incorporated by reference. This AD
was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive
airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is issuing this AD to
address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: This AD is effective June 22, 2020.
    The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of a certain publication listed in this AD as of June 22,
2020.

ADDRESSES: For material incorporated by reference (IBR) in this AD,
contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 89990 1000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0102.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
0102; 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, 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone and fax 206-231-
3220; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2019-0256, dated October 17, 2019
(``EASA AD 2019-0256'') (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or ``the MCAI''), to correct an unsafe
condition for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model
ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes. EASA AD 2019-0256 supersedes EASA
AD 2017-0221R1, dated December 15, 2017 (which corresponds to FAA AD
2018-18-05, Amendment 39-19384 (83 FR 44463, August 31, 2018) (``AD
2018-18-05'')).
    The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to supersede AD 2000-17-09, Amendment 39-11883 (65 FR
53897, September 6, 2000) (``AD 2000-17-09''); AD 2008-04-19 R1,
Amendment 39-16069 (74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009) (''AD 2008-04-19
R1''); and AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357 (81 FR 1483, January 13,
2016) (``AD 2015-26-09''); for all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes only. The
NPRM also proposed to terminate all requirements of AD 2018-18-05,
which specified that accomplishing the revision required by paragraph
(g) of that AD terminated all requirements of AD 2000-17-09; AD 2008-
04-19 R1; and AD 2015-26-09; for ATR-GIE

Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320
airplanes only. The NPRM published in the Federal Register on February
28, 2020 (85 FR 11876). The NPRM was prompted by a determination that
new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The
NPRM proposed to revise the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness
limitations, as specified in an EASA AD.
    The FAA is issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity
of the airplane. See the MCAI for additional background information.

Comments

    The FAA gave the public the opportunity to participate in
developing this final rule. The FAA received no comments on the NPRM or
on the determination of the cost to the public.

Clarification of Paragraph (k) of This AD

    Once a maintenance or inspection program is revised as required by
paragraph (g) of this AD, paragraph (i) of this AD does not allow for
the later use of alternative actions, intervals, or Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs) unless these alternative
actions, intervals, or CDCCLs are approved as specified in the ``Ref.
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2019-0256. In paragraph (i) of the
proposed AD, the FAA proposed language using the word ``except.'' To
make the language consistent with the language in the ``Ref.
Publications'' section of EASA AD 2019-0256, the FAA has changed the
wording in paragraph (i) of this AD to ``unless they are approved.''

Explanation of Change to the Costs of Compliance Section

    In the NPRM, the Costs of Compliance section inadvertently included
information for retained actions from AD 2018-18-05. Since this AD does
not include any retained actions, the FAA has removed that information.

Conclusion

    The FAA reviewed the relevant data and determined that air safety
and the public interest require adopting this final rule with the
change described previously and minor editorial changes. The FAA has
determined that these minor changes:
     Are consistent with the intent that was proposed in the
NPRM for addressing the unsafe condition; and
     Do not add any additional burden upon the public than was
already proposed in the NPRM.
    The FAA also determined that these changes will not increase the
economic burden on any operator or increase the scope of this final
rule.

Related IBR Material Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2019-0256 describes new and more restrictive airworthiness
limitations for airplane structure and systems. This material is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this AD affects 33 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this AD:
    The FAA has determined that revising the maintenance or inspection
program takes an average of 90 work-hours per operator, although the
agency recognizes that this number may vary from operator to operator.
In the past, the agency has estimated that this action takes 1 work-
hour per airplane. Since operators incorporate maintenance or
inspection program changes for their affected fleet(s), the FAA has
determined that a per-operator estimate is more accurate than a per-
airplane estimate. Therefore, the agency estimates the average total
cost per operator to be $7,650 (90 work-hours x $85 per work-hour).

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

    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.

Adoption of 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 (AD) 2000-17-09, Amendment 39-11883
(65 FR 53897, September 6, 2000); AD 2008-04-19 R1, Amendment 39-16069
(74 FR 56713, November 3, 2009); and AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357
(81 FR 1483, January 13, 2016); and
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b. Adding the following new AD:

2020-09-16 GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Amendment 39-
19912; Docket No. FAA-2020-0102; Product Identifier 2019-NM-184-AD.

(a) Effective Date

    This AD is effective June 22, 2020.

(b) Affected ADs

    (1) This AD replaces the ADs identified in paragraphs (b)(1)(i)
through (iii) of this AD.
    (i) AD 2000-17-09, Amendment 39-11883 (65 FR 53897, September 6,
2000) (``AD 2000-17-09'').
    (ii) AD 2008-04-19 R1, Amendment 39-16069 (74 FR 56713, November
3, 2009) (``AD 2008-04-19 R1'').
    (iii) AD 2015-26-09, Amendment 39-18357 (81 FR 1483, January 13,
2016) (``AD 2015-26-09'').

    (2) This AD affects AD 2018-18-05, Amendment 39-19384 (83 FR
44463, August 31, 2018) (``AD 2018-18-05'').

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to all ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-200, -300, and -320 airplanes,
certificated in any category.

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 05, Time Limits/
Maintenance Checks.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more
restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. The FAA is
issuing this AD to address reduced structural integrity of the
airplane.

(f) Compliance

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

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD
2019-0256, dated October 17, 2019 (``EASA AD 2019-0256'').

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2019-0256

    (1) The requirements specified in paragraphs (1) and (3) of EASA
AD 2019-0256 do not apply to this AD.
    (2) Where paragraph (2) of EASA AD 2019-0256 refers to its
effective date, this AD requires using the effective date of this
AD.
    (3) Paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2019-0256 specifies revising ``the
approved AMP'' within 12 months after its effective date, but this
AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program,
as applicable, to incorporate the ``limitations, tasks and
associated thresholds and intervals'' specified in paragraph (4) of
EASA AD 2019-0256 within 90 days after the effective date of this
AD.
    (4) The initial compliance time for doing the tasks specified in
paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2019-0256 is at the applicable ``associated
thresholds'' specified in paragraph (4) of EASA AD 2019-0256, or
within 90 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs
later.
    (5) The provisions specified in paragraphs (5) and (6) of EASA
AD 2019-0256 do not apply to this AD.
    (6) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2019-0256 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) Provisions for Alternative Actions, Intervals, and Critical Design
Configuration Control Limitations (CDCCLs)

    After the maintenance or inspection program has been revised as
required by paragraph (g) of this AD, no alternative actions (e.g.,
inspections), intervals, and CDCCLs are allowed unless they are
approved as specified in the provisions of the ``Ref. Publications''
section of EASA AD 2019-0256.

(j) Terminating Action for AD 2018-18-05

    Accomplishing the maintenance or inspection program revision
required by paragraph (g) of this AD terminates the requirements of
AD 2018-18-05.

(k) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation 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 Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, send it to the attention of the person identified in
paragraph (l) of this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>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.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or ATR-GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.
    (3) Required for Compliance (RC): For any service information
referenced in EASA AD 2019-0256 that contains RC procedures and
tests: Except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this AD, RC
procedures and tests must be done to comply with this AD; any
procedures or tests that are not identified as RC are recommended.
Those procedures and tests that are not identified as RC may be
deviated from using accepted methods in accordance with the
operator's maintenance or inspection program without obtaining
approval of an AMOC, provided the procedures and tests identified as
RC can be done and the airplane can be put back in an airworthy
condition. Any substitutions or changes to procedures or tests
identified as RC require approval of an AMOC.

(l) Related Information

    For more information about this AD, contact Shahram Daneshmandi,
Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation
Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; telephone
and fax<PHONE_NUMBER>; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
(m) Material Incorporated by Reference

    (1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference (IBR) 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 this AD specifies otherwise.
    (3) The following service information was approved for IBR on
June 22, 2020.
    (i) European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2019-0256,
dated October 17, 2019.
    (ii) [Reserved]
    (4) For information about EASA AD 2019-0256, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
89990 6017; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu.
You may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu.
    (5) You may view this material at the FAA, Airworthiness
Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200 South 216th St.,
Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of this material
at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be found in the AD
docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching
for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-0102.
    (6) You may view this material that is incorporated by reference
at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or go to: https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.

    Issued on May 8, 2020.
Lance T. Gant,
Director, Compliance & Airworthiness Division, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. 2020-10627 Filed 5-15-20; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 171 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 54394-54397]
[FR Doc No: 2022-19126]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0183; FRL-10099-01-OCSPP]

IN-11470: Styrene, Copolymers With Acrylic Acid and/or
Methacrylic Acid, With None and/or One or More Monomers or Polymers;
Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement
of a tolerance for residues of styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid
and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate, and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts; the resulting polymer having a minimum number
average molecular weight (in amu), 1200, when used as an inert
ingredient in pesticide formulations. Croda, Inc., submitted a petition
to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
requesting to amend the existing exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance for styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic
acid with none and/or one or more monomers or polymers by including
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy- as an additional polymer in the tolerance exemption
description. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum
permissible level for residues of styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid
and/or methacrylic acid with none and/or one or more monomers or
polymers, as described above.

DATES: This regulation is effective September 6, 2022. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 7, 2022
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0183, is available at
https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs
Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection
Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg.,
Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001. The
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 Public
Reading Room and the OPP Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. For the latest
status information on EPA/DC services, docket access, visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marietta Echeverria, Registration
Division (7505T), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-
0001; main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an
agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR
part 180 through the Office of the Federal Register's e-CFR site at
https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-40.

C. Can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0183 in the subject line on the first
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must
be in writing and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before
November 7, 2022. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections
and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2021-0183, by one of
the following methods.
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at https://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Background and Statutory Findings

    In the Federal Register of July 20, 2022 (87 FR 43231) (FRL-9410-
03-OCSPP), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408, 21
U.S.C. 346a, announcing the receipt of a pesticide petition (PP IN-
11470) filed by Croda, Inc., 300-A Columbus Circle Edison, NJ 08837.
The petition requested to amend the existing exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for residues of styrene, copolymers with
acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid under 40 CFR 180.960 by adding
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-

methoxy- (CAS Reg. No. 26915-72-0) to the descriptor. That document
included a summary of the petition prepared by the petitioner and
solicited comments on the petitioner's request. The Agency did not
receive any comments.
    Section 408(c)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish an
exemption from the requirement for a tolerance (the legal limit for a
pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that
the exemption is ``safe.'' Section 408(c)(2)(A)(ii) of FFDCA defines
``safe'' to mean that ``there is a reasonable certainty that no harm
will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue,
including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for
which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through
drinking water and use in residential settings but does not include
occupational exposure. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA requires EPA to
give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the
pesticide chemical residue in establishing an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance and to ``ensure that there is a reasonable
certainty that no harm will result to infants and children from
aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . .'' and
specifies factors EPA is to consider in establishing an exemption.

III. Risk Assessment and Statutory Findings

    EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only
in those cases where it can be shown that the risks from aggregate
exposure to pesticide chemical residues under reasonably foreseeable
circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human health. In order
to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to pesticide inert
ingredients, the Agency considers the toxicity of the inert in
conjunction with possible exposure to residues of the inert ingredient
through food, drinking water, and through other exposures that occur as
a result of pesticide use in residential settings. If EPA is able to
determine that a finite tolerance is not necessary to ensure that there
is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate
exposure to the inert ingredient, an exemption from the requirement of
a tolerance may be established.
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has reviewed the
available scientific data and other relevant information in support of
this action and considered its validity, completeness and reliability
and the relationship of this information to human risk. EPA has also
considered available information concerning the variability of the
sensitivities of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including
infants and children. In the case of certain chemical substances that
are defined as polymers, the Agency has established a set of criteria
to identify categories of polymers expected to present minimal or no
risk. The definition of a polymer is given in 40 CFR 723.250(b) and the
exclusion criteria for identifying these low-risk polymers are
described in 40 CFR 723.250(d). Styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid
and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts conforms to the definition of a polymer given in
40 CFR 723.250(b) and meets the following criteria that are used to
identify low-risk polymers.
    1. The polymer is not a cationic polymer nor is it reasonably
anticipated to become a cationic polymer in a natural aquatic
environment.
    2. The polymer does contain as an integral part of its composition
at least two of the atomic elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen,
silicon, and sulfur.
    3. The polymer does not contain as an integral part of its
composition, except as impurities, any element other than those listed
in 40 CFR 723.250(d)(2)(ii).
    4. The polymer is neither designed nor can it be reasonably
anticipated to substantially degrade, decompose, or depolymerize. A
determination of biodegradability by manometric respiration test (OECD
301F; MRID 51718701) was provided and reviewed by EPA on a surrogate
polymer, which was found to not readily biodegrade.
    5. The polymer is manufactured or imported from monomers and/or
reactants that are already included on the TSCA Chemical Substance
Inventory or manufactured under an applicable TSCA section 5 exemption.
    6. The polymer is not a water absorbing polymer with a number
average molecular weight (MW) greater than or equal to 10,000 Daltons.
    7. The polymer does not contain certain perfluoroalkyl moieties
consisting of a CF3- or longer chain length as listed in 40 CFR
723.250(d)(6)
    Additionally, the polymer also meets as required the following
exemption criteria specified in 40 CFR 723.250(e):
    The polymer's number average MW of 1200 is greater than 1,000 and
less than 10,000 daltons. The polymer contains less than 10% oligomeric
material below MW 500 and less than 25% oligomeric material below MW
1,000, and the polymer does not contain any reactive functional groups.
    Thus, styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic
acid, with none and/or one or more of the following monomers or
polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl sulfonic
acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl
methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate,
hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or poly(oxy-1,2-
ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-methoxy-; and
its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine
salts meets the criteria for a polymer to be considered low risk under
40 CFR 723.250. Based on its conformance to the criteria in this unit,
no mammalian toxicity is anticipated from dietary, inhalation, or
dermal exposure to styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or
methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts.

IV. Aggregate Exposures

    For the purposes of assessing potential exposure under this
exemption, EPA considered that styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid
and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts; the resulting

polymer having a minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 1200
could be present in all raw and processed agricultural commodities and
drinking water, and that non-occupational non-dietary exposure was
possible. The number average MW of styrene, copolymers with acrylic
acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the
following monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid,
methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl
methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate,
hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate
and/or poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-
[omega]-methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium,
monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine salts is 1200 daltons. Generally,
a polymer of this size would be poorly absorbed through the intact
gastrointestinal tract or through intact human skin. Since styrene,
copolymers with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or
one or more of the following monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl
methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate,
3-sulfopropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl
acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl
methacrylate and/or poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-
2-propenyl)-[omega]-methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium,
monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine salts conform to the criteria
that identify a low-risk polymer, there are no concerns for risks
associated with any potential exposure scenarios that are reasonably
foreseeable. The Agency has determined that a tolerance is not
necessary to protect the public health.

V. Cumulative Effects From Substances With a Common Mechanism of
Toxicity

    Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when considering
whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the Agency
consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative effects of
a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances that have a
common mechanism of toxicity.''
    EPA has not found styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or
methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts to share a common mechanism of toxicity with any
other substances, and styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or
methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite
produced by other substances. For the purposes of this tolerance
action, therefore, EPA has assumed that styrene, copolymers with
acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of
the following monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic
acid, methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl
methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate,
hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate
and/or poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-
[omega]-methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium,
monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine salts does not have a common
mechanism of toxicity with other substances. For information regarding
EPA's efforts to determine which chemicals have a common mechanism of
toxicity and to evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, see
EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.

VI. Additional Safety Factor for the Protection of Infants and Children

    Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an
additional tenfold margin of safety for infants and children in the
case of threshold effects to account for prenatal and postnatal
toxicity and the completeness of the data base unless EPA concludes
that a different margin of safety will be safe for infants and
children. Due to the expected low toxicity of styrene, copolymers with
acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of
the following monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic
acid, methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl
methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate,
hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate
and/or poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-
[omega]-methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium,
monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine salts, EPA has not used a safety
factor analysis to assess the risk. For the same reasons the additional
tenfold safety factor is unnecessary.

VII. Determination of Safety

    Based on the conformance to the criteria used to identify a low-
risk polymer, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty of no
harm to the U.S. population, including infants and children, from
aggregate exposure to residues of styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid
and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more of the following
monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl
sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl
methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate and/or
poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-
methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine, and
triethanolamine salts.

VIII. Other Considerations

Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since
the Agency is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance without any numerical limitation.

IX. Conclusion

    Accordingly, EPA finds that exempting residues of styrene,
copolymers with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or
one or more of the following monomers or polymers: acrylamidopropyl
methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate,
3-sulfopropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl
acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl
methacrylate and/or poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-1-oxo-
2-propenyl)-[omega]-methoxy-; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium,
monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine salts; the resulting

polymer having a minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 1200
from the requirement of a tolerance will be safe.

X. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes a tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d) in
response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) has exempted these types of actions from
review under Executive Order 12866, entitled ``Regulatory Planning and
Review'' (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this action has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not contain any
information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), nor does it require any
special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled ``Federal
Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations'' (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance in this
final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the
requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA) (5 U.S.C. 601 et
seq.), do not apply.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
Tribal Governments, on the relationship between the National Government
and the States or Tribal Governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    This action does not involve any technical standards that would
require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant
to section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

XI. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule''
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: August 30, 2022.
Marietta Echeverria,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, for the reasons stated in the preamble, EPA is amending
40 CFR chapter I as follows:

PART 180--TOLERANCES AND EXEMPTIONS FOR PESTICIDE CHEMICAL RESIDUES
IN FOOD

0
1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321(q), 346a and 371.

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2. In Sec.  180.960, in table 1, revise the polymer '' Styrene,
copolymers with acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid, with none and/or
one or more of the following monomers or polymers: Acrylamidopropyl
methyl sulfonic acid, methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl acrylate,
3-sulfopropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl
acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, and/or
lauryl methacrylate; and its sodium, potassium, ammonium,
monoethanolamine, and triethanolamine salts; the resulting polymer
having a minimum number average molecular weight (in amu), 1200'' in
the table to read as follows:

Sec.  180.960  Polymers; exemptions from the requirement of a
tolerance.

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                     Polymer                              CAS No.
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Styrene, copolymers with acrylic acid and/or      None.
 methacrylic acid, with none and/or one or more
 of the following monomers or polymers:
 acrylamidopropyl methyl sulfonic acid,
 methallyl sulfonic acid, 3-sulfopropyl
 acrylate, 3-sulfopropyl methacrylate,
 hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl
 acrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate,
 hydroxyethyl acrylate, lauryl methacrylate, and/
 or poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), [alpha]-(2-methyl-
 1-oxo-2-propenyl)-[omega]-methoxy-; and its
 sodium, potassium, ammonium, monoethanolamine,
 and triethanolamine salts; the resulting
 polymer having a minimum number average
 molecular weight (in amu), 1200.

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Under FFDCA § 408(p), the Agency must screen all pesticide chemicals. Between October 2009 and February 2010, EPA issued test orders/data call-ins for the first group of 67 chemicals, which contains 58 pesticide active ingredients and 9 inert ingredients. The Agency has reviewed all the assay data received for the List 1 chemicals and the conclusions of those reviews are available in the chemical-specific public dockets. A second list of chemicals identified for EDSP screening was published on June 14, 2013, and includes some pesticides scheduled for Registration Review and chemicals found in water. Neither of these lists should be construed as a list of known or likely endocrine disruptors. Spiromesifen is not on either list. For further information on the status of the EDSP, the policies and procedures, the lists of chemicals, future lists, the test guidelines and the Tier 1 screening battery, please visit EPA website.
In this PID, EPA is making no human health or environmental safety findings associated with the EDSP screening of spiromesifen. Before completing this registration review, the Agency will make an EDSP FFDCA § 408(p) determination.


4 1 CHAPTER FOUR IMPACT ANALYSIS This chapter presents the estimated impacts associated with the final Phase 1 rule. Because the final rule creates cost savings rather than imposing costs on the regulated universe, a SBREFA analysis is not required. However, to characterize the impacts of Phase 1 on TRI filers, EPA estimated average annual revenues for the three industries with the highest reported releases: Metal Mining ( SIC 10), Chemicals and Allied Products ( SIC 28), and Primary Metal Industries ( SIC 33). These revenues were then compared with the estimated cost savings per form to evaluate the impacts of the final rule. Table 4 1 shows the average annual revenue per establishment in the three industries. The table shows that facilities in Metal Mining, Chemicals and Allied Products, and Primary Metal Industries have average annual revenues of approximately $ 20 million, $ 37 million, and $ 32 million, respectively.

TABLE 4 1 AVERAGE REVENUES BY INDUSTRY SIC SIC Description 1997 Establishments 1997 Revenues1 ($ 000) 2004 Revenues ($ 000) Average Revenues ( 2004 Dollars)

10 Metal Mining 696 $ 11,546,138 $ 16,589,279 $ 20,108,217 28 Chemicals and Allied Products 12,371 $ 400,084,778 $ 32,340,537 $ 37,111,370 33 Primary Metal Industries 6,275 $ 188,774,795 $ 30,083,633 $ 31,917,118 1 Based on value of shipments which are used by Census instead of revenues for the manufacturing and mining industries.

The average annual revenues in Table 4 1 were compared with the estimated cost savings per form from Chapter Three in Tables 4 2 and 4 3. Tables 4 2 and 4 3 show that cost savings per form represent less than 0.001% of average annual revenues for all three industries. 4 2 TABLE 4 2 SAVINGS IMPACTS FOR FIRST YEAR REPORTERS Form R Form A Form Type Non PBT Forms PBT Forms Non PBT Forms SIC 10 ( Metal Mining)

Average Revenues $ 20,108,217 $ 20,108,217 $ 20,108,217 Cost Saving per Form $ 61.99 $ 97.93 $ 22.31 Savings to Revenue Ratio 0.0003% 0.0005% 0.0001%

SIC 28 ( Chemicals and Allied Products)

Average Revenues $ 37,111,370 $ 37,111,370 $ 37,111,370 Cost Saving per Form $ 61.99 $ 97.93 $ 22.31 Savings to Revenue Ratio 0.0002% 0.0003% 0.0001%

SIC 33 ( Primary Metal Industries)

Average Revenues $ 31,917,118 $ 31,917,118 $ 31,917,118 Cost Saving per Form $ 61.99 $ 97.93 $ 22.31 Savings to Revenue Ratio 0.0002% 0.0003% 0.0001% 4 3 TABLE 4 3 SAVINGS IMPACTS FOR SUBSEQUENT YEAR REPORTERS Form R Form A Form Type Non PBT Forms PBT Forms Non PBT Forms SIC 10 ( Metal Mining)

Average Revenues $ 20,108,217 $ 20,108,217 $ 20,108,217 Cost Saving per Form $ 24.73 $ 33.67 $ 3.69 Savings to Revenue Ratio 0.0001% 0.0002% 0.00002%

SIC 28 ( Chemicals and Allied Products)

Average Revenues $ 37,111,370 $ 37,111,370 $ 37,111,370 Cost Saving per Form $ 24.73 $ 33.67 $ 3.69 Savings to Revenue Ratio 0.00007% 0.0001% 0.00001%

SIC 33 ( Primary Metal Industries)

Average Revenues $ 31,917,118 $ 31,917,118 $ 31,917,118 Cost Saving per Form $ 24.73 $ 33.67 $ 3.69 Savings to Revenue Ratio 0.00008% 0.0001% 0.00001%