[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 37 (Thursday, February 24, 2022)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10311-10313]
[FR Doc No: 2022-03689]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2021-0620; FRL-9188-02-R9]

Air Plan Approval; California; Ventura County Air Pollution
Control District

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final
action to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control
District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan
(SIP). These revisions concern emissions of volatile organic compounds
(VOCs) from surface cleaning and degreasing operations, and from batch
loaded vapor degreasing operations. We are approving changes to SIP-
approved local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean
Air Act (CAA or the Act).

DATES: Effective on March 28, 2022.

ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under
Docket ID No. EPA-R09-OAR-2021-0620. All documents in the docket are
listed on the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in
the index, some information is not publicly

available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other
material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet
and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly
available docket materials are available through https://www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person identified in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for additional availability
information. If you need assistance in a language other than English or
if you are a person with disabilities who needs a reasonable
accommodation at no cost to you, please contact the person identified
in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: La Kenya Evans, EPA Region IX, 75
Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA 94105. By phone:<PHONE_NUMBER> or by
email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us'' and
``our'' refer to the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Proposed Action
II. Public Comments and EPA Responses
III. EPA Action
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Proposed Action

    On October 27, 2021 (86 FR 11130), the EPA proposed to approve the
following rules into the California SIP.

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           Local agency                Rule No.              Rule title               adopted        Submitted
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VCAPCD............................            74.6  Surface Cleaning and              11/10/2020      07/26/2021
                                                     Degreasing.
VCAPCD............................          74.6.1  Batch Loaded Vapor                11/10/2020      07/26/2021
                                                     Degreasers.
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    We proposed to approve these rules because we determined that they
comply with the relevant CAA requirements. Our proposed action contains
more information on the rules and our evaluation.

II. Public Comments and EPA Responses

    The EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period.
During this period, we received no comments.

III. EPA Action

    No comments were submitted. Therefore, as authorized in section
110(k)(3) of the Act, the EPA is fully approving these rules into the
California SIP. The November 10, 2020 versions of Rule 74.6 and Rule
74.6.1 will replace the previously approved versions of these rules in
the SIP.\1\
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    \1\ 70 FR 61561 (October 25, 2005).
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IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In these rules, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District rules described in the
amendments to 40 CFR part 52 set forth below. The EPA has made, and
will continue to make, these documents available through
www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region IX Office (please contact the
person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of
this preamble for more information).

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and
     Does not provide the EPA with the discretionary authority
to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or
environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible
methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian
reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe
has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of
Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not
impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal
law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9,
2000).
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. The EPA will submit a report containing this action 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. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the

appropriate circuit by April 25, 2022. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: February 15, 2022.
Martha Guzman Aceves,
Regional Administrator, Region IX.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Environmental
Protection Agency amends part 52, chapter I, title 40 of the Code of
Federal Regulations as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for Part 52 continues to read as follows:

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

Subpart F--California

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2. Section 52.220 is amended by adding paragraphs (c)(336)(i)(B)(2) and
(3) and (c)(569) to read as follows:

Sec.  52.220  Identification of plan-in part.

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    (c) * * *
    (336) * * *
    (i) * * *
    (B) * * *
    (2) Previously approved on October 25, 2005, in paragraph
(c)(336)(i)(B)(1) of this section and now deleted with replacement in
(c)(569)(i)(A)(1), Rule 47.6 adopted on November 11, 2003.
    (3) Previously approved on October 25, 2005, in paragraph
(c)(336)(i)(B)(1) of this section and now deleted with replacement in
(c)(569)(i)(A)(2), Rule 47.6.1 adopted on November 11, 2003.
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    (569) Amended regulations for the following APCDs were submitted on
July 26, 2021 by the Governor's designee.
    (i) Incorporation by reference.
    (A) Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
    (1) Rule 74.6 ``Surface Cleaning and Degreasing,'' revised on
November 10, 2020.
    (2) Rule 74.6.1 ``Batch Loaded Vapor Degreasers,'' amended on
November 10, 2020.
    (B) [Reserved]
    (ii) [Reserved]

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 150 (Tuesday, August 4, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 47030-47032]
[FR Doc No: 2020-16038]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2020-0414]
RIN 1625-AA00

Emergency Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River, Rosedale, MS

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
emergency purposes for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR),
extending from River Mile Marker (MM) 594.0 to MM 597.0. The emergency
safety zone is needed to protect persons, property, infrastructure, and
the marine environment from the potential safety hazards associated
with the emergency dredging operations being conducted between MM 595.0
and MM 596.0, in the vicinity of the Victoria Bend Dikes, Rosedale,
Mississippi. Deviation from the safety zone is prohibited unless
specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Lower Mississippi
River or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from August 4, 2020
through August 5, 2020, or until all dredge work is complete, whichever
occurs earlier. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be
used from July 22, 2020 through August 4, 2020.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2020-0414 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email LT Adam J. Paz, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>,
email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
LMR Lower Mississippi River
MM River Mile Marker
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary 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)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule because shoaling and falling water levels in
the vicinity of Victoria Bend has greatly reduced the width of the
navigable channel, impeding the safe navigation of vessel traffic and
immediate action is needed to protect persons and property. Completing
the full NPRM process is impracticable because we must establish this
safety zone by July 22, 2020.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest
because immediate action is needed to respond to the potential safety
hazards associated with emergency dredging operations.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034 (previously 33 U.S.C. 1231). The Captain of the Port (COTP) Lower
Mississippi River (LMR) has determined that potential hazards
associated with emergency dredging operations in the vicinity of
Victoria Bend starting July 22, 2020, will be a safety concern for
anyone within a mile radius of the dredging vessel and machinery. This
rule is needed to protect persons, property, infrastructure, and the
marine environment in all waters of the LMR within the safety zone
while the dredge vessel is in operation.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a temporary emergency safety zone from July
22, 2020 through August 5, 2020, or until all dredge work is complete,
whichever occurs earlier. The safety zone will cover all waters of the
LMR from MM 594.0 to MM 597.0, extending the entire width of the river.
The duration of the zone is intended to protect persons, property,
infrastructure, and the marine environment in these navigable waters
while the dredge vessel is in operation. No vessel or person will be
permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from
the COTP or a designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders, and we
discuss First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. Executive Order 13771 directs agencies to control
regulatory costs through a budgeting process. This rule has not been
designated a ``significant regulatory action,'' under Executive Order
12866. Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), and pursuant to OMB guidance it is exempt
from the requirements of Executive Order 13771.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. This emergency safety zone
will temporarily restrict navigation on the LMR from MM 594.0 to MM
597.0 in the vicinity of Rosedale, Mississippi, from July 22, 2020
through August 5, 2020, or until all dredge work is complete, whichever
occurs earlier, during daylight hours. The Coast Guard will issue a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 informing the
public of the times that the zone will be activated, and the rule would
allow vessels to seek permission to enter the zone on a case-by-case
basis.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 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. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    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 is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, 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.

E. 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 an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere
in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined 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 a
temporary emergency safety zone on the LMR from MM 594.0 to MM 597.0,
that will prohibit entry into this zone unless permission has been
granted by the COTP Lower Mississippi or a designated representative.
The safety zone will only be enforced during daylight hours while
dredging operations preclude the safe navigation of the established
channel. It is categorically excluded from further review under
paragraph L60(d) of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-
01-001-01, Rev. 1.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email 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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

    Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Security measures, Waterways.

    For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard amends
33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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1. The authority citation for Part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T08-0414 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-0414  Emergency Safety Zone; Lower Mississippi River,
Rosedale, MS.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
the Mississippi River from MM 594.0 to MM 597.0.
    (b) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by telephone or email. Those in the safety zone must
comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP
or the COTP's designated representative.
    (c) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced as needed
during daylight hours from July 22, 2020 through August 5, 2020, or
until all dredge work is complete, whichever occurs earlier. Periods of
activation will be promulgated by Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

    Dated: July 20, 2020.
R.S. Rhodes,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Lower Mississippi River.
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Page 1 of 8 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES September August 29, 2003 MEMORANDUM SUBJECT: Tolerance Reassessment Decisions Completed by the Lower Toxicity Pesticide Chemical Focus Group FROM: Peter Caulkins, Associate Director Registration Division TO: Richard Keigwin, Acting Associate Director Special Review and Reregistration Division Please find attached the Focus Group Decision Documents for ( 1) beeswax and ( 2) carnauba wax. The two tolerance exemptions for these chemicals in 40 CFR 180.1001 are reassessed.

If you have any comments or questions, please contact Kathryn Boyle at 703 305 6304.

Attachments ( 2) Page 2 of 8 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES September 27, 2003 MEMORANDUM FROM: Kathryn Boyle, Chair Lower Toxicity Pesticide Chemical Focus Group Registration Division TO: Susan Lewis, Acting Chief Minor Use, Inerts, and Emergency Response Branch Registration Division SUBJECT: Recommendation for Tolerance Reassessment The attached science assessment discusses the toxicity of carnauba wax. Based on its long history of use as a food additive and its extensive uses in cosmetics, and given the existing assessments, a qualitative assessment was performed.

Based on its review and evaluation of the available information, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to the general population, and to infants and children from aggregate exposure to residues of carnauba wax from their uses as inert ingredients in pesticide products. The carnauba wax exemption from the requirement of a tolerance as established in 40 CFR 180.1001 ( c) is reassessed. Carnauba wax is reclassified as List 4A based on it overall low toxicity. Page 3 of 8 UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY WASHINGTON, D. C. 20460 OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES September 25, 2003 Memorandum Subject: Carnauba Wax: Lower Toxicity Pesticide Chemical Focus Group Document for Tolerance Reassessment.

CAS No.: 8015 86 9 PC Code: 900258 From: Mark Perry Special Review and Reregistration Division ( 7508C)

To: Lower Toxicity Pesticide Chemical Focus Group Kathryn Boyle, Chair Registration Division ( 7505C)

Background:

Attached is the Lower Toxicity Pesticide Chemical Focus Group's science assessment to support the reassessment of the tolerance exemption for carnauba wax. The purpose of this review is a reassessment of the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This assessment summarizes the available information on use patterns, physical/ chemical properties, toxicological effects and the exposure potential of carnauba wax. In performing this assessment, EPA has relied on peer reviewed evaluations performed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the World Health Organization ( FAO/ WHO), and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review expert panel.

I. Executive Summary:

Carnauba wax is derived from the leaves, berries and stalks of the Brazilian palm tree, Copernica cerifera. It is a hard, brittle wax composed primarily of fatty esters ( 80 85%) in addition to free alcohols, hydrocarbons and acids. Page 4 of 8 Carnauba wax has a high melting point and is used in various cosmetics, as a surface polish and as a coating agent for certain paper products. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA) has classified carnauba wax as a Generally Recognized As Safe ( GRAS) direct food additive ( 21 CFR 184.1978) to be used as an anticaking agent, formulation aid, lubricant and release agent and as a surface finishing agent. Carnauba wax is also used in cosmetics at concentrations up to 50%. No toxicologically significant effects were found in the available data.

Based on available information on carnauba wax, its safe history of use as a food additive, its extensive use in cosmetics, and its low toxicity, the Lower Toxicity Pesticide Chemical Focus Group has determined that a screening level quantitative risk assessment is not required for this compound.

II. Use Information:

The pesticidal and non pesticidal uses of carnauba wax are summarized briefly below.

Table 1. Use Pattern ( pesticidal  inert ingredient)

Chemical Name Inert PC Code 40 CFR 180.1001 Inert Use Pattern ( Pesticidal) Current Inert List carnauba wax 900258 ( c) coating agent 4B Use Pattern ( non pesticidal):

The direct food additive GRAS classification ( 21 CFR 184.1978) allows uses in chewing gum, baked goods and baking mixes, confections and frostings, gravies and sauces, fresh/ processed fruits and fruit juices, and candy at levels not to exceed current good manufacturing practice. Cosmetic uses for carnauba wax include uses in eye and face makeup, fragrance, hair coloring and skin, nail and suntan products. Its use in such cosmetic preparations ranges from concentrations of less than 0.1 up to 50%. Other uses include as a coating on dental floss, cups and plates and in automobile, wood and leather polishes.

III. Physical/ Chemical Properties:

Table 2. Physical/ Chemical Properties.

Carnauba wax Melting range 83 86 C Solubility in water insoluble Page 5 of 8 Specific Gravity 0.99 Physical state wax IV. Hazard Assessment:

As mentioned above, carnauba wax is classified by the U. S. FDA as Generally Recognized as Safe for use as a direct food additive ( 21 CFR 184.1978).

Toxicological Profile:

The World Health Organization ( WHO) Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives evaluated carnauba wax in 1992. This evaluation considered a 90 day rat study, a combined reproduction/ subchronic rat study, a 28 week dog study, mutagenicity studies and a rat teratogenicity study. Based on the no effect level at the highest dose in the combined reproduction/ subchronic study, the Committee established an ADI of 0 7 mg/ kg bw. Using much of the same data, the European Commission issued the Reports of the Scientific Committee for Food ( 2001) which included an opinion on carnauba wax. This report recommended acceptance use of carnauba wax as a glazing agent at levels up to 200 mg/ kg of food.

The reproduction/ subchronic oral study considered in the WHO assessment involved feeding 25 female and 25 male rats 0%, 0.1%, 0.3% and 1.0% carnauba wax in the diet starting four weeks before mating and continuing through gestation and lactation. The pups were supplied the same diet for 13 weeks beyond weaning. No toxicologically significant, treatmentrelated effects were noted at any dose level in this study. In the 90 day rat study, 15 female and 15 male rats were fed 0, 1, 5, or 10% carnauba wax. No differences in body weight, serum enzyme activity, hematological values, organ weights or histology were noted as a result of treatment. In the 28 week dog study, four groups of 6 female and 6 male dogs were dosed at 0, 0.1, 0.3 or 1% carnauba wax. No significant treatment related effects were noted for up to 1% carnauba wax in the diet. In six assays with S. typhimurium and S. cerevisiae carnauba wax produced no microbial mutagenic activity when tested with and without activation.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review ( CIR) performed a safety assessment of carnauba wax in 1984. This assessment considered acute oral, eye and skin irritation data and human clinical assessment data, in addition to the reproduction/ subchronic rat study, the 90 day rat study, the 28 week dog study and the mutagenicity data used in the WHO assessment. The two acute oral studies included doses of 1.1 and 0.5 g/ kg administered to 10 and 5 rats, respectively, resulted in no mortality. Two eye studies performed with cosmetic products containing 5.6 and 10% carnauba wax demonstrated no irritation to rabbit eyes, and three closed patch skin irritation studies with 100% and one with 10% carnauba wax resulted in no dermal irritation in any of the 33 animals tested.

Human clinical studies summarized in the CIR assessment included single and repeated Page 6 of 8 insult patch tests and a photosensitivity patch test. No irritation, sensitization or photosensitization was observed during these studies. Overall, the CIR assessment concluded that carnauba wax is safe as used in cosmetics under present practices of concentration and use.

Special Considerations for Infants and Children:

At this time, there is no concern for potential sensitivity to infants and children. A safety factor analysis has not been used to assess the risk. For the same reasons the additional tenfold safety factor is unnecessary.

Hazard Characterization:

Taking into consideration all available information on carnauba wax, including FDA's GRAS designation, its use in food products and cosmetics and its history of use without apparent incident, the use of carnauba wax as an inert ingredient in pesticide products is considered unlikely to pose a significant hazard to the general public or any population subgroup.

V. Risk Characterization:

Exposure to carnauba wax would result from its FDA approved GRAS use as a food additive and through its use in the numerous cosmetic products mentioned above. During use of such cosmetics, carnauba wax may contact the skin and the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth for a period of several hours to several days. The use of carnauba wax in pesticide products is expected to result in much lower exposure than through the existing food and cosmetic uses of this compound. Exposures from pesticide inert uses are expected to result in human exposure well below any dose level that could produce an adverse effect. Therefore, a screening level quantitative exposure assessment has not been conducted.

VI. Environmental Fate/ Ecotoxicity/ Drinking Water Considerations:

EFED's exposure and hazard characterization is based on the fact that carnauba wax is naturally occurring and, as such, it is believed that there is no concern for exposures to non target organisms and the environment from releases through approved uses.

Natural waxes such as carnauba wax, unlike most synthetic waxes ( i. e., paraffins), are esters of the general formula:

O 5 R C C O R 0 Page 7 of 8 Carnauba was is obtained from the leaves of a palm grown in Brazil ( Copornica cerifera), and candelilla wax, produced by a Mexican plant ( Euphorbia antisyphilitica). These compounds are insoluble in water, non volatile, have a low air: water partitioning coefficient ( Henry's Law Coefficient) and are poorly mobile in soils and sediments. The ultimate sink for carnauba wax released into the environment is soil and sediments. Carnauba wax will undergo primary biodegradation of various components in days to weeks aerobically and longer anaerobically. Because carnauba wax is a " mixture" of compounds, component analysis is considered the optimal approach to understanding the behavior and toxicity in the environment.

Components of carnauba wax include various esters of monohydroxy alcohols, other esters, free fatty acids, free alcohols and long chain hydrocarbons. The esters are generally insoluble in water ( est. water solubilities less than 1.0E 10), non volatile ( est. vapor pressures of less than 1.0E 10), and poorly mobile in soils and sediments ( est. Log K oc s: > 8). Primary degradation of the esters occurs in days to weeks and ultimate degradation in weeks to months. The principal sink in the environment is soil and sediments. It is unlikely to undergo hydrolysis and photolysis, but, will react in the atmosphere with hydroxyl radicals with a half life of hours. Bioconcentration and/ or biomagnification is unlikely for the ester compounds based on estimated K ow s greater than the analytical stability of available models ( est. Log K ow : > 10).

Alcohol, fatty acids and hydrocarbon components will tend to be more soluble, volatile, and mobile depending on moiety than the esters. Like the esters, they will undergo degradation in the environment in hours to days which will tend to reduce the potential for movement into ground and surface water as the parent material. The principle sink will be soils and sediments. Atmospheric degradation will be similar to the esters depending on the moiety. like the esters, most of the components will not undergo direct photolysis in soil and water.

Toxicity of carnauba wax and the ester components to aquatic organisms is not expected due the low water solubility and high log K ow. Toxicity to wild mammals, using the rat as a surrogate species, is likewise not expected. By analogy, birds and other terrestrial organisms are unlikely to exhibit adverse effects when exposed. The remaining components will also tend to be of low ecological toxicity although their water solubility will not be the limiting factor.

VII. Cumulative Exposure:

Section 408( b)( 2)( D)( v) of the 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 does not have, at this time, available data to determine whether carnauba wax has a common mechanism of toxicity with other substances. Unlike other pesticides for which EPA has followed a cumulative risk approach based on a common mechanism of toxicity, EPA has not made a common mechanism of toxicity finding as to carnauba wax and any other substances and Page 8 of 8 carnauba wax does not appear to produce a toxic metabolite produced by other substances. For the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore, EPA has not assumed that carnauba wax has 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 the policy statements released by EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs concerning common mechanism determinations and procedures for cumulating effects from substances found to have a common mechanism on EPA's website.

References:

Cosmetic Ingredient Review ( CIR). 1984. Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax. Journal of the American College of Toxicology 3( 3)

European Commission. Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on Carnauba Wax. Opinion expressed on 7/ 12/ 2001. http:// www. europa. eu. int. html World Health Organization ( WHO). 1992. Toxicological Evaluation of Certain Food Additives and Naturally Occurring Toxicants. International Programme on Chemical Safety, WHO Food Additive Series 30. http:// www. inchem. org/ documents/ jecfa/ jecmono. html


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13-023]

Green Island Power Authority; Notice of Availability of Final
Environmental Assessment

January 5, 2011.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR part
380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47897), the Office of Energy Projects has
reviewed the application for a new license for the 6.0-megawatt Green
Island Hydroelectric Project, located on the Hudson River, in Albany
County, New York, and has prepared a Final Environmental Assessment
(FEA). In the FEA, Commission staff analyzes the potential
environmental effects of relicensing the project and conclude that
issuing a new license for the project, with appropriate environmental
measures, would not constitute a major federal action significantly
affecting the quality of the human environment.
    A copy of the FEA is on file with the Commission and is available
for public inspection. The FEA may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number
field to access documents. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support
at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for
TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. For further information, contact Tom Dean at (202)
502-6041.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 2506-144-MI]

Upper Peninsula Power Company; Notice of Availability of
Environmental Assessment

July 30, 2008.
    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's regulations, 18 CFR part
380 (Order No. 486, 52 FR 47879), the Office of Energy Projects has
reviewed Upper Peninsula Power Company's proposed shoreline management
plan for the Escanaba Hydroelectric Project, located on the Middle
Branch of the Escanaba River in Marquette County, Michigan, and has
prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA).
    A copy of the EA is on file with the Commission and is available
for public inspection. The EA may also be viewed on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the
docket number (P-2506) excluding the last three digits in the docket
number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support at

<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any comments on the EA should be filed by August 29, 2008, and
should be addressed to the Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Room 1-A, Washington, DC 20426.
Please reference the project name and project number (P-2506) on all
comments. Comments may be filed electronically via Internet in lieu of
paper. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. See 18
CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site under the ``eFiling'' link. For further information, contact Jon
Cofrancesco at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on Proposed Land Use
Changes at Mobile International Airport (BFM) Located in Mobile,
Alabama

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Request for public comments.

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SUMMARY: Notice is being given that the FAA is considering a request
from the Mobile Airport Authority to waive the requirement that a
0.95 parcel of property, located on Mobile International
Airport (BFM) in Mobile, Alabama, be used for aeronautical purposes.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 17, 2023.

ADDRESSES: The public may send comments using the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the instructions on providing comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: Matt Mims, Program Manager, Jackson Airports
District Office, 100 West Cross St., Suite B, Jackson, MS 39208-2307.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to mail address above between 8
a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.
    In addition, one copy of any comments submitted to the FAA must be
mailed or delivered to Mobile Airport Authority Attn: Mr. Chris Curry
at the Mobile Airport Authority, 1891 9th Street, Mobile, Alabama
36615.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matt Mims, Program Manager, Jackson
Airports District Office, 100 West Cross Street, Suite B, Jackson, MS
39208-2307,<PHONE_NUMBER>. The land release request may be reviewed in
person at this same location.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FAA is reviewing a request by the Mobile
Airport Authority to release approximately 0.95 acres of
airport property at Mobile International Airport (BFM) under the
provisions of Title 49, U.S.C. 47153(c). The FAA determined that the
request to release property at Mobile International Airport (BFM)
submitted by the Sponsor meets the procedural requirements of the
Federal Aviation Administration and the release of the property does
not and will not impact future aviation needs at the airport. An
easement on the property will be purchased by Elcan & Associates, Inc.
in order to build an access roadway and right-of-way, who also owns the
adjacent site directly south. The property is located on the southwest
side of airport property adjacent to Runway 14/32. The airport will
receive fair market value for the easement and right-of-way, and the
net proceeds from the sale will be used for maintenance and operations
at the Mobile International Airport (BFM).
    The proposed use of this property is compatible with airport
operations. Copies of the Property Appraisal, Boundary Survey, and
Legal Description are available for examination by appointment. Any
person may inspect the request in person at the FAA office listed above
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.
    In addition, any person may, upon request, inspect the request,
notice and other documents germane to the request in person at the
Mobile Airport Authority, 1891 9th Street, Mobile, Alabama 36615.

    Issued in Jackson, Mississippi on December 12, 2022.
Rans D. Black,
Manager, Jackson Airports District Office Southern Region.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2004-D-0043] (formerly Docket No. 2004D-0510)

Guidance for Industry: Referral Program From the Food and Drug
Administration to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Seafood Inspection Program for the Certification of Fish and Fishery
Products for Export to the European Union and the European Free Trade
Association; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of a revised guidance document entitled ``Guidance for
Industry: Referral Program from the Food and Drug Administration to the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Seafood Inspection
Program for the Certification of Fish and Fishery Products for Export
to the European Union and the European Free Trade Association.'' The
revised guidance only changes the date on which FDA intends to stop
issuing export certificates for fish or fishery products that are to be
shipped to the European Union (EU) and the European Free Trade
Association (EFTA). The date FDA now intends to stop issuing EU Export
Certificates is June 17, 2009.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the guidance at any
time.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the guidance to
the Office of Food Safety (HFS-300), Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy.,
College Park, MD 20740-3835. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to
assist that office in processing your request. Submit written comments
concerning the guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-
305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061,
Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments on the guidance to
http://www.regulations.gov. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section
for electronic access to the guidance document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Jones, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (HFS-325), Food and Drug Administration, 5100
Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740-3835,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of January 15, 2009 (74 FR 2600) (the
January 15 notice), FDA announced the availability of a guidance
entitled ``Referral Program from the Food and Drug Administration to
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Seafood Inspection
Program for the Certification of Fish and Fishery Products for Export
to the European Union and the European Free Trade Association.'' In the
January 15 notice, FDA announced that it: (1) Intends to proceed with a
Certification Referral Program to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Seafood Inspection Program (NOAA SIP), without a 24-
month test period, (2) intends to expand the program to include all
fish and fishery products for export to the EU and EFTA, and (3)
intends to stop issuing EU Export Certificates effective February 17,
2009. The agency stated that it intends to adopt this approach because
the industry's demand for EU Export Certificates continues to rise
dramatically, and FDA can no longer justify the use of our limited food
safety resources for issuance of EU Export Certificates. The
implementation of this guidance should free up resources that the
agency can allocate for higher priority public health activities that
are intended to protect the U.S. consuming public, while still
providing a mechanism for the industry to continue obtaining EU
certification. Seafood processors and other entities involved in the
exporting of seafood to the EU may obtain EU Export Certificates from
the NOAA SIP.

    After publication of the January 15 notice, FDA received comments
and has determined it would be beneficial to have more time to
deliberate further on the policy issues presented by this action.
Consequently, FDA is revising the guidance to announce that it intends
to stop issuing EU Export Certificates on June 17, 2009.
    FDA is issuing this guidance document as a level 2 guidance
consistent with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR
10.115(c)(2)). The guidance represents FDA's current thinking on this
topic. It does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and
does not operate to bind FDA, NOAA SIP, or the public. An alternative
approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the
applicable statutes and regulations.

II. Comments

    Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management
(see ADDRESSES) written or electronic comments regarding this document.
Submit a single copy of electronic comments or two paper copies of any
mailed comments, except that individuals may submit one paper copy.
Comments are to be identified with the docket number found in brackets
in the heading of this document. The guidance and received comments
maybe seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4
p.m., Monday through Friday.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the guidance
document at http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/guidance.html.

    Dated: February 5, 2009.
Jeffrey Shuren,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 14295-000]

Notice of Preliminary Permit Application Accepted for Filing and
Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Competing Applications;
Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, WA

    On September 28, 2011, Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish
County filed an application for a preliminary permit, pursuant to
section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the
feasibility of the Sunset Falls Hydroelectric Project to be located on
the South Fork Skykomish River near Index in Snohomish County,
Washington. The sole purpose of a preliminary permit, if issued, is to
grant the permit holder priority to file a license application during
the permit term. A preliminary permit does not authorize the permit
holder to perform any land-disturbing activities or otherwise enter
upon lands or waters owned by others without the owner's express
permission.
    The proposed project will consist of the construction of the
following: (1) A 140-foot-wide, 45-foot-high v-screen intake; (2) a
2,000-foot-long, 19-foot-diameter unlined rock penstock; (3) a semi-
underground powerhouse with twin 15-megawatt turbines; (4) an 8.5-mile
long, 115-kilovolt three-phase overhead transmission line extending
from the powerhouse to an existing substation. The estimated annual
generation of the Sunset Falls Hydroelectric Project would be 120
gigawatt-hours.
    Applicant Contact: Mr. Kim D. Moore, Assistant General Manager,
Public Utility District No.1 of Snohomish County; 2320 California
Street, PO Box 1107, Everett, WA 98201; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC Contact: Ian Smith; phone:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
Competing applications and notices of intent must meet the requirements
of 18 CFR 4.36. Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent, and
competing applications may be filed electronically via the Internet.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. Commenters can
submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior
registration, using the eComment system at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ecomment.asp. You must include your name and contact information
at the end of your comments. For assistance, please contact FERC Online
Support at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-(866) 208-3676,
or for TTY,<PHONE_NUMBER>. Although the Commission strongly encourages
electronic filing, documents may also be paper-filed. To paper-file,
mail an original and seven copies to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary,
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426.
    More information about this project, including a copy of the
application, can be viewed or printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of
Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp.
Enter the docket number (P-14295-000) in the docket number field to
access the document. For assistance, contact FERC Online Support.

    Dated: October 21, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2014-0997]

Imposition of Conditions of Entry for Certain Vessels Arriving to
the United States From Libya

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces that it will impose conditions of
entry on vessels arriving from all ports in Libya. Conditions of entry
are intended to protect the United States from vessels arriving from
countries that have been found to have deficient port anti-terrorism
measures in place.

DATES: The policy announced in this notice will become effective April
24, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about this document
call or email Michael Brown, International Port Security Evaluation
Division, United States Coast Guard, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>. For
information about viewing or submitting material to the docket, call
Cheryl Collins, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202-366-
9826, toll free 1-800-647-5527.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Discussion

    The authority for this notice is 5 U.S.C. 552(a), 46 U.S.C. 70110,
and DHS Delegation No. 0170.1(II)(97)(f). As delegated, section 70110
authorizes the Coast Guard to impose conditions of entry on vessels
arriving in U.S. waters from ports that the Coast Guard has not found
to maintain effective anti-terrorism measures.
    The Coast Guard does not find ports in Libya maintaining effective
anti-terrorism measures and finds that Libya's legal regime, designated
authority oversight, access control and cargo control are all
deficient. Our determination applies to all ports in Libya.
    Accordingly, beginning April 24, 2015, the conditions of entry
shown in the following Table will apply to any vessel that visited any
Libyan port in its last five port calls.

  Table--Conditions of entry--Vessel Visiting Libyan Port Ein Last Five
                               Port Calls
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          No.                           Each vessel must:
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1......................  Implement measures per the vessel's security
                          plan equivalent to Security Level 2 while in a
                          port in Libya. As defined in the International
                          Maritime Organization's International Ship and
                          Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code and
                          incorporated herein, ``Security Level 2''
                          refers to the ``level for which appropriate
                          additional protective security measures shall
                          be maintained for a period of time as a result
                          of heightened risk of a security incident.''
2......................  Ensure that each access point to the vessel is
                          guarded and that the guards have total
                          visibility of the exterior (both landside and
                          waterside) of the vessel while the vessel is
                          in ports in Libya.
3......................  Guards may be provided by the vessel's crew;
                          however, additional crewmembers should be
                          placed on the vessel if necessary to ensure
                          that limits on maximum hours of work are not
                          exceeded and/or minimum hours of rest are met,
                          or provided by outside security forces
                          approved by the vessel's master and Company
                          Security Officer. As defined in the ISPS Code
                          and incorporated herein, ``Company Security
                          Officer'' refers to the ``person designated by
                          the Company for ensuring that a ship security
                          assessment is carried out; that a ship
                          security plan is developed, submitted for
                          approval, and thereafter implemented and
                          maintained and for liaison with port facility
                          security officers and the ship security
                          officer.''
4......................  Attempt to execute a Declaration of Security
                          while in a port in Libya.
5......................  Log all security actions in the vessel's
                          security records.

6......................  Report actions taken to the cognizant Coast
                          Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) prior to
                          arrival into U.S. waters.
7......................  In addition, based on the findings of the Coast
                          Guard boarding or examination, the vessel may
                          be required to ensure that each access point
                          to the vessel is guarded by armed, private
                          security guards and that they have total
                          visibility of the exterior (both landside and
                          waterside) of the vessel while in U.S. ports.
                          The number and position of the guards has to
                          be acceptable to the cognizant COTP prior to
                          the vessel's arrival.
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    The following countries currently do not maintain effective anti-
terrorism measures and are therefore subject to conditions of entry:
Cambodia, Cameroon, Comoros, Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Equatorial Guinea,
Guinea-Bissau, Iran, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Nigeria, Sao Tome and
Principe, Syria, Timor-Leste, Venezuela, and Yemen. This list is also
available in a policy notice available at https://homeport.uscg.mil
under the Maritime Security tab; International Port Security Program
(ISPS Code); Port Security Advisory link.

    Dated: February 10, 2015.
Vice Admiral Charles D. Michel, USCG,
Deputy Commandant for Operations.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER17-1864-000]

Bayshore Solar A, LLC; Supplemental Notice That Initial Market-
Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Bayshore Solar A, LLC's application for market-based rate authority,
with an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes
a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability, is July 10, 2017.
    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
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for electronic 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
email notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s).
For assistance with any FERC Online service, please email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For
TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: June 20, 2017.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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