[Federal Register: June 2, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 106)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP06-143-000]

Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Intent To Prepare an
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Algonquin Cape Cod Project;
Request for Comments on Environmental Issues and Notice of Site Visit

May 26, 2006.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or
Commission) will prepare an environmental assessment (EA) that will
discuss the environmental impacts of the Algonquin Cape Cod Project
(Project) involving construction, and operation of facilities by
Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC (Algonquin) in Barnstable County,
Massachusetts. The project would provide firm transportation service
for new deliveries of natural gas to KeySpan Energy Delivery Services
Company of New England (Keyspan) to ensure reliability and meet future
demand. The project would provide up to 38,000 dekatherms per day (dth/
d) of transportation capacity. In general, the project consists of
about 3.5 miles of new pipeline and other auxiliary facilities.
    This notice announces the opening of the scoping period that will
be used to gather environmental input from the public and interested
agencies on the project. Please note that the scoping period will close
on June 26, 2006.
    This notice is being sent to potentially affected landowners;
Federal, State, and local government agencies; elected officials;
environmental and public interest groups; Native American Tribes, other
interested parties; local libraries and newspapers. State and local
government representatives are asked to notify their constituents of
this planned project and encourage them to comment on their areas of
concern.

    A fact sheet prepared by the FERC entitled ``An Interstate Natural
Gas Facility On My Land? What Do I Need To Know?'' is available for
viewing on the FERC Web site (http://www.ferc.gov). This fact sheet

addresses a number of typically asked questions, including the use of
eminent domain and how to participate in the Commission's proceedings.
It is available for viewing on the FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov
).

    If you are a landowner receiving this notice, you may be contacted
by a pipeline company representative about the acquisition of an
easement to construct, operate, and maintain the proposed facilities.
The pipeline company would seek to negotiate a mutually acceptable
agreement. However, if the project is approved by the Commission, that
approval conveys with it the right of eminent domain. Therefore, if
easement negotiations fail to produce an agreement, the pipeline
company could initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with
state law.

Summary of the Proposed Project

    Algonquin proposes to construct and operate \1\ approximately 3.5
miles of 18-inch-diameter pipeline in the towns of Bourne and Sandwich
in Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The line would commence at the
Mirant Energy Generation Facility and terminate at a new proposed meter
station west of Route 130 in Sandwich. Algonquin also proposes to
construct a pig \2\ launcher upstream of the proposed facilities in the
town of Bourne at the beginning of the G-24 pipeline and a pig receiver
at the proposed meter station.
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    \1\ Algonquin's application was filed with the Commission under
section 7 of the Natural Gas Act and part 157 of the Commission's
regulations.
    \2\ A pipeline ``pig'' is a device used to clean or inspect the
pipeline. A pig launcher/receiver is an aboveground facility where
pigs are inserted or retrieved from the pipeline.
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    The general location of Algonquin's proposed facilities is shown on
the map attached as Appendix 1.\3\
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    \3\ The appendices referenced in this notice are not being
printed in the Federal Register. Copies of all appendices, other
than appendix 1 (maps), are available on the Commission's Web site
at the ``eLibrary'' link or from the Commission's Public Reference
Room, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, or call (202)
502-8371. For instructions on connecting to eLibrary refer to the
last page of this notice. Copies of the appendices were sent to all
those receiving this notice in the mail.
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Land Requirements for Construction

    Construction of Algonquin's proposed facilities would require about
45.35 acres of land for the construction right-of-way for the
pipelines, additional temporary workspaces, staging areas, and access
roads. The construction right-of-way for the pipelines would typically
be 75 feet wide. Following construction, a 50-foot wide permanent
right-of-way would be maintained.
    Construction access to Algonquin's project would be via existing
public and private roads. Algonquin has identified 19 existing access
roads necessary for the construction of its project.

The EA Process

    We \4\ are preparing the EA to comply with the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) which requires the Commission to take
into account the environmental impacts that could result from an action
whenever it considers the issuance of a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity. NEPA also requires us to discover and
address concerns the public may have about proposals. This process is
referred to as ``scoping''. The main goal of the scoping process is to
focus the analysis in the EA on the important environmental issues. By
this Notice of Intent, the Commission staff requests public comments on
the scope of the issues to address in the EA. All comments received are
considered during the preparation of the EA.
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    \4\ ``We'', ``us'', and ``our'', refer to the environmental
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    By this notice, we are also asking Federal, State, and local
agencies with jurisdiction and/or special expertise with respect to
environmental issues to formally cooperate with us in the preparation
of the EA. Agencies that would like to request cooperating status
should follow the instructions for filing comments below.
    Our independent analysis of the issues will be in the EA. Depending
on the comments received during the scoping process, the EA may be
published and mailed to Federal, State, and local agencies, public
interest groups, interested individuals, affected landowners,
newspapers, libraries, and the Commission's official service list for
this proceeding. A comment period will be allotted for review if the EA
is published. We will consider all comments on the EA before we make
our recommendations to the Commission.

Currently Identified Environmental Issues

    In the EA, we will discuss impacts that could occur as a result of
the construction and operation of the project. We will also evaluate
possible alternatives to the proposed project or portions of the
project.
    We have already identified some issues that we think deserve
attention based on a preliminary review of the proposed facilities and
the environmental information provided by Algonquin. This preliminary
list of issues may be changed based on your comments and our analysis.
     Impact of crossing the Shawme-Crowell State Forest and
Massachusetts Military Reservation.
     Disturbance of 20.39 acres of forest land.

Public Participation

    You can make a difference by providing us with your specific
comments or concerns about the project. By becoming a commentor, your
concerns will be addressed in the EA and considered by the Commission.
You should focus on the potential environmental effects of the
proposal, alternatives to the proposal (including alternative locations
and routes), and measures to avoid or lessen environmental impact. The
more specific your comments, the more useful they will be. Please
carefully follow these instructions to ensure that your comments are
received in time and properly recorded:
     Send an original and two copies of your letter to: Magalie
R. Salas, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426.
     Label one copy of the comments for the attention of Gas
Branch 1.
     Reference Docket No. CP06-143-000.
     Mail your comments so that they will be received in
Washington, DC on or before June 26, 2006.
    Please note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic
filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding.
See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's
Web site at http://www.ferc.gov under the ``e-Filing'' link and the

link to the User's Guide. Before you can file comments you will need to
create an account which can be created online.

Becoming an Intervenor

    In addition to involvement in the EA scoping process, you may want
to become an official party to the proceeding known as an
``intervenor''. Intervenors play a more formal role in the process.
Among other things, intervenors have the right to receive copies of
case-related Commission documents and filings by other intervenors.
Likewise, each intervenor must send one electronic copy (using the
Commission's e-Filing system) or 14

paper copies of its filings to the Secretary of the Commission and must
send a copy of its filings to all other parties on the Commission's
service list for this proceeding. If you want to become an intervenor
you must file a motion to intervene according to Rule 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214).\5\ Only
intervenors have the right to seek rehearing of the Commission's
decision.
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    \5\ Interventions may also be filed electronically via the
Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing
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    Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be
granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they
have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be
adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor
status to have your environmental comments considered.

Site Visit

    On June 20, 2006, the OEP staff will conduct a pre-certification
site visit of the planned Cape Cod Project.
    We will view the proposed route and variations that are being
considered for the planned pipeline. Staff will view the area by
automobile and on foot. Representatives of Algonquin will be
accompanying the OEP staff.
    All interested parties may attend the site visit on June 20, 2006.
Those planning to attend must provide their own transportation. If you
are interested in attending the site visit, please meet us at 9 a.m. in
the parking lot of ENSR, 95 State Road, Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts.
    If you plan on attending and will be entering the Massachusetts
Military Reservation along with FERC on the site visit, it will be
necessary that you provide certain information no later than Monday,
June 12, 2006. We will attempt to get pre-approval for anyone
attending. Please e-mail the following information to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Name; Drivers License Number; Agency/Affiliation; Vehicle make, model,
color, year, and license plate number of vehicle entering the base.
    Anyone attending who will be entering the Massachusetts Military
Reservation needs to be pre-approved and must bring a Photo ID to gain
access.
    For additional information, please contact the Commission's Office
of External Affairs at 1-866-208-FERC (3372).

Additional Information

    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the
FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.

Click on the eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number
field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,

contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link also provides access to the
texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders,
notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to
the documents. Go to http://www.ferc.gov/ esubscribenow.htm.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 21, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 80097-80099]
[FR Doc No: 2010-31949]

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-63552; File No. SR-NYSEAmex-2010-120]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Notice of Filing and Immediate
Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change by NYSE Amex LLC Establishing
Strike Price Intervals of $1 and Increasing Position and Exercise
Limits With Respect to Options on the KBW Bank Index

December 15, 2010.
    Pursuant to Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(``Act'') \1\ and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ notice is hereby given
that, on December 14, 2010, NYSE Amex LLC (the ``Exchange'' or ``NYSE
Amex'') filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
``Commission'') the proposed rule change as described in Items I and II
below, which Items have been prepared by the Exchange. The Commission
is publishing this notice to solicit comments on the proposed rule
change from interested persons.
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(1).
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I. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Terms of Substance
of the Proposed Rule Change

    The Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Amex Rules 903C and 904C with
respect to options on the KBW Bank Index (``BKX'' or ``Index'') to (i)
establish strike price intervals of $1.00 and (ii) increase the
position and exercise limits applicable thereto. The text of the
proposed rule change is available at the Exchange's principal office,
on the Commission's Web site at http://www.sec.gov, at the Commission's
Public Reference Room, and http://www.nyse.com.

II. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

    In its filing with the Commission, the Exchange included statements
concerning the purpose of, and basis for, the proposed rule change and
discussed any comments it received on the proposed rule change. The
text of those statements may be examined at the places specified in
Item IV below. The Exchange has prepared summaries, set forth in
sections A, B, and C below, of the most significant parts of such
statements.

A. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement of the Purpose of, and
Statutory Basis for, the Proposed Rule Change

1. Purpose
    The purpose of the proposed rule change is to amend NYSE Amex Rules
903C and 904C with respect to options on BKX to (i) establish strike
price intervals of $1.00 and (ii) increase the position and exercise
limits applicable thereto. The proposed change would provide investors
with greater flexibility with respect to trading options on BKX, which
the Exchange intends on listing pursuant to the generic listing
standards of Amex Rule 903C, by allowing them to establish positions
that are better tailored to meet their investment objectives.

$1 Strike Price Intervals
    The Exchange proposes to list series of BKX at $1.00 or greater
strike price intervals, if the strike price is less than $200, and to
list at least two strike prices above and two strike prices below the
current value of the Index at about the time a series is opened for
trading on the Exchange.\3\
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    \3\ The Exchange notes that similar proposals to list series of
BKX at $1.00 or greater strike price intervals have been previously
approved by the Commission. See Securities Exchange Act Release No.
60840 (October 20, 2009), 74 FR 55593 (October 28, 2009) (SR-Phlx-
2009-77). See also Securities Exchange Act Release No. 60896
(October 28, 2009), 74 FR 56906 (November 3, 2009) (SR-NYSEArca-
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    As proposed, additional series of BKX could be opened for trading
on the Exchange when the Exchange deems it necessary to maintain an
orderly market, to meet customer demand, or when the underlying Index
moves substantially from the initial exercise price or prices. To the
extent that any additional strike prices are listed by the Exchange,
such additional strike prices would be within thirty percent (30%)
above or below the closing value of the Index on the prior day. The
Exchange could also open additional strike prices that are more than
30% above or below the current Index value provided that demonstrated
customer interest exists for such series, as expressed by
institutional, corporate, or individual customers or their brokers.
Market Makers trading for their own account would not be considered
when determining customer interest under this provision. In addition to
the initial listed series, the Exchange could list up to sixty (60)
additional series per expiration month for each series on BKX. In all
cases, however, $1.00 strike price intervals could be listed on BKX
only where the strike price is less than $200.
    As proposed, the Exchange could not list Long-Term Equity
AnticiPation Securities (``LEAPS'') on BKX at intervals less than
$2.50.
    The Exchange also proposes an additional delisting policy for BKX,
whereby the Exchange would regularly review series that are outside a
range of five (5) strikes above and five (5) strikes below the current
value of BKX, and would be able to delist series with no open interest
in both the put and the call series having a: (a) strike higher than
the highest strike price with open interest in the put and/or call
series for a given expiration month, and (b) strike lower than the
lowest strike price with open interest in the put and/or call series
for a given expiration month.
    The Exchange proposes that, notwithstanding the above delisting
policy, customer requests to add strikes and/or maintain strikes in BKX
eligible for delisting could be granted.
    Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to include these proposed
changes as new Commentary .07 to NYSE Amex Rule 903C.
    With regard to the impact on system capacity, the Exchange has
analyzed its capacity and represents that it and the Options Price
Reporting Authority have the necessary systems capacity to handle the
additional traffic associated with the listing and trading of an
expanded number of series as proposed herein.
Position and Exercise Limits
    Under NYSE Amex Rule 904C(c), the highest position and exercise
limit that a stock index industry group option such as BKX is permitted
to have is 31,500 contracts. However, several other options exchanges
currently list options on BKX and have expanded their position and
exercise limit for options on BKX to 44,000 contracts.\4\ The Exchange
believes that it is important for a product like BKX, which is traded
on multiple exchanges, to have uniform position and exercise limits in
order to eliminate any confusion among investors and other market
participants. Accordingly, the Exchange proposes to amend NYSE Amex
Rule 904C(c) to similarly increase the position and exercise limits for
options on BKX to 44,000 contracts.\5\
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    \4\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 49312 (February 24,
2004), 69 FR 9672 (March 1, 2004) (SR-Phlx-2004-13). See also
Securities Exchange Act Release No. 55932 (June 20, 2007), 72 FR
35288 (June 27, 2007) (SR-NYSEArca-2007-54).
    \5\ The Exchange notes that, as provided under NYSE Amex Rule
905C(ii), the amount of stock index industry group options contracts
that can be exercised pursuant to NYSE Amex Rule 905C is the same
number of contracts established pursuant to NYSE Amex Rule 904C as
the position limit for such options, and thus does not require that
the text of NYSE Amex Rule 905C be amended to effect the change
proposed herein.
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    The Exchange also proposes a non-substantive change to move the
reference to the Pauze[eacute] Tombstone Common Stock Index, and the
position limit applicable thereto, to a more appropriate location
within NYSE Amex Rule 904C(c).
2. Statutory Basis
    The Exchange believes that its proposal is consistent with Section
6(b) of the Act,\6\ in general, and furthers the objectives of Section
6(b)(5) of the Act,\7\ in particular, in that it is designed to prevent
fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices, to promote just and
equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism of a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. Specifically,
the changes proposed herein would provide investors with greater
flexibility to establish positions that are better tailored to meet
their investment objectives while also eliminating potential confusion
by aligning the Exchange's position and exercise limits with that of
other options exchanges.
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    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b).
    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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B. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Burden on Competition

    The Exchange does not believe that the proposed rule change will
impose any burden on competition that is not necessary or appropriate
in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

C. Self-Regulatory Organization's Statement on Comments on the Proposed
Rule Change Received From Members, Participants, or Others

    No written comments were solicited or received with respect to the
proposed rule change.

III. Date of Effectiveness of the Proposed Rule Change and Timing for
Commission Action

    Because the foregoing proposed rule change does not significantly
affect the protection of investors or the public interest, does not
impose any significant burden on competition, and, by its terms, does
not become operative for 30 days from the date on which it was filed,
or such shorter time as the Commission may designate, it has become
effective pursuant to Section 19(b)(3)(A) of the Act \8\ and Rule 19b-
4(f)(6) thereunder.\9\
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    \8\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(3)(A).
    \9\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4(f)(6). In addition, Rule 19b-4(f)(6)(iii)
requires the Exchange to give the Commission written notice of the
Exchange's intent to file the proposed rule change, along with a
brief description and text of the proposed rule change, at least
five business days prior to the date of filing of the proposed rule
change, or such shorter time as designated by the Commission. The
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    The Exchange has requested that the Commission waive the 30-day
operative delay. The Commission believes that waiver of the operative
delay is consistent with the protection of investors and the public
interest because the proposal is substantially similar to that of
another exchange that has been approved by the Commission.\10\
Therefore, the

Commission designates the proposal operative upon filing.\11\
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    \10\ See supra notes 3 and 4.
    \11\ For purposes only of waiving the 30-day operative delay,
the Commission has considered the proposed rule's impact on
efficiency, competition, and capital formation. See 15 U.S.C.
78c(f).
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    At any time within 60 days of the filing of the proposed rule
change, the Commission summarily may temporarily suspend such rule
change if it appears to the Commission that such action is necessary or
appropriate in the public interest, for the protection of investors, or
otherwise in furtherance of the purposes of the Act.

IV. Solicitation of Comments

    Interested persons are invited to submit written data, views, and
arguments concerning the foregoing, including whether the proposed rule
change is consistent with the Act. Comments may be submitted by any of
the following methods:

Electronic Comments

     Use the Commission's Internet comment form (http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro.shtml); or
     Send an e-mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Please include
File Number SR-NYSEAmex-2010-120 on the subject line.

Paper Comments

     Send paper comments in triplicate to Elizabeth M. Murphy,
Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 100 F Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20549-1090.

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classified as a large foundry, you must comply with the requirements of
the General Provisions (40 CFR part 63, subpart A) according to Table 3
of this subpart.

 	(b)  If you own or operator a new or existing affected source that is
classified as a large foundry, your notification of compliance status
required by §63.9(h) must include each applicable certification of
compliance, signed by a responsible official, in Table 4 of this
subpart.

Other Requirements and Information

§63.10905  Who implements and enforces this subpart?

	(a)  This subpart can be implemented and enforced by EPA or a delegated
authority such as your State, local, or tribal agency.  If the EPA
Administrator has delegated authority to your State, local, or tribal
agency, then that agency has the authority to implement and enforce this
subpart.  You should contact your EPA Regional Office to find out if
implementation and enforcement of this subpart is delegated to your
State, local, or tribal agency.

	(b)  In delegating implementation and enforcement authority of this
subpart to a State, local, or tribal agency under 40 CFR part 63,
subpart E, the authorities contained in paragraph (c) of this section
are retained by the EPA Administrator and are not transferred to the
State, local, or tribal agency.

	(c)  The authorities that cannot be delegated to State, local, or
tribal agencies are specified in paragraphs (c)(1) through (6) of this
section.

	(1)  Approval of an alternative non-opacity emissions standard under 40
CFR 63.6(g).

	(2)  Approval of an alternative opacity emissions standard under
§63.6(h)(9).

	(3)  Approval of a major change to test methods under §63.7(e)(2)(ii)
and (f).  A “major change to test method” is defined in §63.90.

	(4)  Approval of a major change to monitoring under §63.8(f).  A
“major change to monitoring” under is defined in §63.90.

	(5)  Approval of a major change to recordkeeping and reporting under
§63.10(f).  A “major change to recordkeeping/reporting” is defined
in §63.90.

	(6)  Approval of a local, State, or national mercury switch removal
program under §63.10885(b)(2).

§63.10906  What definitions apply to this subpart?

   Terms used in this subpart are defined in the Clean Air Act, in
§63.2, and in this section.

	Annual metal melt capacity means the lower of the total metal melting
furnace equipment melt rate capacity assuming 8,760 operating hours per
year summed for all metal melting furnaces at the foundry or, if
applicable, the maximum permitted metal melt production rate for the
iron and steel foundry calculated on an annual basis.  Unless otherwise
specified in the permit, permitted metal melt production rates that are
not specified on an annual basis must be annualized assuming 24 hours
per day, 365 days per year of operation.  If the permit limits the
operating hours of the furnace(s) or foundry, then the permitted
operating hours are used to annualize the maximum permitted metal melt
production rate.

	Annual metal melt production means the quantity of metal melted in a
metal melting furnace or group of all metal melting furnaces at the iron
and steel foundry in a given calendar year.  For the purposes of this
subpart, metal melt production is determined on the basis on the
quantity of metal charged to each metal melting furnace; the sum of the
metal melt production for each furnace in a given calendar year is the
annual metal melt production of the foundry.

	Bag leak detection system means a system that is capable of
continuously monitoring relative particulate matter (dust) loadings in
the exhaust of a baghouse to detect bag leaks and other upset
conditions.  A bag leak detection system includes, but is not limited
to, an instrument that operates on triboelectric, electrodynamic, light
scattering, light transmittance, or other effect to continuously monitor
relative particulate matter loadings.

	Binder chemical means a component of a system of chemicals used to bind
sand together into molds, mold sections, and cores through chemical
reaction as opposed to pressure.

	Capture system means the collection of components used to capture gases
and fumes released from one or more emissions points and then convey the
captured gas stream to a control device or to the atmosphere.  A capture
system may include, but is not limited to, the following components as
applicable to a given capture system design:  duct intake devices,
hoods, enclosures, ductwork, dampers, manifolds, plenums, and fans.

	Chlorinated plastics means solid polymeric materials that contain
chlorine in the polymer chain, such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and PVC
copolymers.

	Control device means the air pollution control equipment used to remove
particulate matter from the effluent gas stream generated by a metal
melting furnace.

	Cupola means a vertical cylindrical shaft furnace that uses coke and
forms of iron and steel such as scrap and foundry returns as the primary
charge components and melts the iron and steel through combustion of the
coke by a forced upward flow of heated air.

	Deviation means any instance in which an affected source or an owner or
operator of such an affected source:

	(1)  Fails to meet any requirement or obligation established by this
subpart including, but not limited to, any emissions limitation
(including operating limits), management practice, or operation and
maintenance requirement;

	(2)  Fails to meet any term or condition that is adopted to implement
an applicable requirement in this subpart and that is included in the
operating permit for any iron and steel foundry required to obtain such
a permit; or

	(3)  Fails to meet any emissions limitation (including operating
limits) or management standard in this subpart during startup, shutdown,
or malfunction, regardless of whether or not such failure is permitted
by this subpart.

	Electric arc furnace means a vessel in which forms of iron and steel
such as scrap and foundry returns are melted through resistance heating
by an electric current flowing through the arcs formed between the
electrodes and the surface of the metal and also flowing through the
metal between the arc paths.

	Electric induction furnace means a vessel in which forms of iron and
steel such as scrap and foundry returns are melted though resistance
heating by an electric current that is induced in the metal by passing
an alternating current through a coil surrounding the metal charge or
surrounding a pool of molten metal at the bottom of the vessel.

	Exhaust stream means gases emitted from a process through a conveyance
as defined in this subpart.

	Foundry operations mean all process equipment and practices used to
produce metal castings for shipment.  Foundry operations include:  mold
or core making and coating; scrap handling and preheating; metal melting
and inoculation; pouring, cooling, and shakeout; shotblasting, grinding,
and other metal finishing operations; and sand handling.

	Free liquids means material that fails the paint filter liquids test by
EPA Method 9095B, Revision 2, November 1994 (incorporated by
reference–see §63.14).  That is, if any portion of the material
passes through and drops from the filter within the 5-minute test
period, the material contains free liquids.

	Fugitive emissions means any pollutant released to the atmosphere that
is not discharged through a system of equipment that is specifically
designed to capture pollutants at the source, convey them through
ductwork, and exhaust them using forced ventilation.  Fugitive emissions
include pollutants released to the atmosphere through windows, doors,
vents, or other building openings.  Fugitive emissions also include
pollutants released to the atmosphere through other general building
ventilation or exhaust systems not specifically designed to capture
pollutants at the source.

	Furfuryl alcohol warm box mold or core making line means a mold or core
making line in which the binder chemical system used is that system
commonly designated as a furfuryl alcohol warm box system by the foundry
industry.

	Iron and steel foundry means a facility or portion of a facility that
melts scrap, ingot, and/or other forms of iron and/or steel and pours
the resulting molten metal into molds to produce final or near final
shape products for introduction into commerce.  Research and development
facilities, operations that only produce non-commercial castings, and
operations associated with nonferrous metal production are not included
in this definition.

	Large foundry means, for an existing affected source, an iron and steel
foundry with an annual metal melt production greater than 20,000 tons.
For a new affected source, large foundry means an iron and steel foundry
with an annual metal melt capacity greater than 10,000 tons.

	Metal charged means the quantity of scrap metal, pig iron, metal
returns, alloy materials, and other solid forms of iron and steel placed
into a metal melting furnace.  Metal charged does not include the
quantity of fluxing agents or, in the case of a cupola, the quantity of
coke that is placed into the metal melting furnace.

	Metal melting furnace means a cupola, electric arc furnace, electric
induction furnace, or similar device that converts scrap, foundry
returns, and/or other solid forms of iron and/or steel to a liquid
state.  This definition does not include a holding furnace, an argon
oxygen decarburization vessel, or ladle that receives molten metal from
a metal melting furnace, to which metal ingots or other material may be
added to adjust the metal chemistry.

	Mercury switch means each mercury-containing capsule or switch assembly
that is part of a convenience light switch mechanism installed in a
vehicle.

	Mold or core making line means the collection of equipment that is used
to mix an aggregate of sand and binder chemicals, form the aggregate
into final shape, and harden the formed aggregate.  This definition does
not include a line for making green sand molds or cores.

	Motor vehicle means an automotive vehicle not operated on rails and
usually is operated with rubber tires for use on highways.

	Motor vehicle scrap means vehicle or automobile bodies, including
automobile body hulks, that have been processed through a shredder.
Motor vehicle scrap does not include automobile manufacturing bundles,
or miscellaneous vehicle parts, such as wheels, bumpers, or other
components that do not contain mercury switches.

	Nonferrous metal means any pure metal other than iron or any metal
alloy for which an element other than iron is its major constituent in
percent by weight.

	On blast means those periods of cupola operation when combustion
(blast) air is introduced to the cupola furnace and the furnace is
capable of producing molten metal.  On blast conditions are
characterized by both blast air introduction and molten metal
production.

	Responsible official means responsible official as defined in §63.2.

	Scrap preheater means a vessel or other piece of equipment in which
metal scrap that is to be used as melting furnace feed is heated to a
temperature high enough to eliminate volatile impurities or other tramp
materials by direct flame heating or similar means of heating.  Scrap
dryers, which solely remove moisture from metal scrap, are not
considered to be scrap preheaters for purposes of this subpart.

Scrap provider means the person (including a broker) who contracts
directly with an iron and steel foundry to provide motor vehicle scrap.
Scrap processors such as shredder operators or vehicle dismantlers that
do not sell scrap directly to a foundry are not scrap providers.

	Scrubber blowdown means liquor or slurry discharged from a wet scrubber
that is either removed as a waste stream or processed to remove
impurities or adjust its composition or pH

	Small foundry means, for an existing affected source, an iron and steel
foundry that has an annual metal melt production of 20,000 tons or less.
 For a new affected source, small foundry means an iron and steel
foundry that has an annual metal melt capacity of 10,000 tons or less.

	Total metal HAP means, for the purposes of this subpart, the sum of the
concentrations of compounds of antimony, arsenic, beryllium, cadmium,
chromium, cobalt, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and selenium as
measured by EPA Method 29 (40 CFR part 60, appendix A-8).  Only the
measured concentration of the listed analytes that are present at
concentrations exceeding one-half the quantitation limit of the
analytical method are to be used in the sum.  If any of the analytes are
not detected or are detected at concentrations less than one-half the
quantitation limit of the analytical method, the concentration of those
analytes will be assumed to be zero for the purposes of calculating the
total metal HAP for this subpart.

Tables to Subpart ZZZZZ of Part 63

Table 1 to Subpart ZZZZZ of Part 63--Performance Test Requirements For
New and Existing Affected Sources Classified as Large Foundries

	As required in §63.10898(c) and (h), you must conduct performance
tests according to the test methods and procedures in the following
table.

For. . .	You must . . .	According to the following requirements . . .

1. Each metal melting furnace subject to a PM or total metal HAP limit
in §63.10895(c).	a. Select sampling port locations and the number of
traverse points in each stack or duct using EPA Method 1 or 1A  (40 CFR
part 60, appendix A).	Sampling sites must be located at the outlet of
the control device (or at the outlet of the emissions source if no
control device is present) prior to any releases to the atmosphere.

	b. Determine volumetric flow rate of the stack gas using Method 2, 2A,
2C, 2D, 2F, or 2G (40 CFR part 60, appendix A).

c. Determine dry molecular weight of the stack gas using EPA Method 3,
3A, or 3B (40 CFR part 60, appendix A).1

d. Measure moisture content of the stack gas using EPA Method 4 (40 CFR
part 60, appendix A).

e. Determine PM concentration using EPA Method 5, 5B, 5D, 5F, or 5I, as
applicable or total metal HAP concentration using EPA Method 29 (40 CFR
part 60, appendix A).	i. Collect a minimum sample volume of 60 dscf of
gas during each PM sampling run. The PM concentration is determined
using only the front-half (probe rinse and filter) of the PM catch.

ii. For Method 29, only the measured concentration of the listed metal
HAP analytes that are present at concentrations exceeding one-half the
quantification limit of the analytical method are to be used in the sum.
 If any of the analytes are not detected or are detected at
concentrations less than one-half the quantification limit of the
analytical method, the concentration of those analytes is assumed to be
zero for the purposes of calculating the total metal HAP.

iii. A minimum of three valid test runs are needed to comprise a PM or
total metal HAP performance test.

iv. For cupola metal melting furnaces, sample PM or total metal HAP only
during times when the cupola is on blast.

	v. For electric arc and electric induction metal melting furnaces,
sample PM or total metal HAP only during normal melt production
conditions, which may include, but are not limited to the following
operations:  charging, melting, alloying, refining, slagging, and
tapping.

vi. Determine and record the total combined weight of tons of metal
charged during the duration of each test run.  You must compute the
process-weighted mass emissions of PM according to Equation 1 of
§63.10898(d) for an individual furnace or Equation 2 of §63.10898(e)
for the group of all metal melting furnaces at the foundry.

2. Fugitive emissions from buildings or structures housing any iron and
steel foundry emissions sources subject to opacity limit in
§63.10895(e).  	Using a certified observer, conduct each opacity test
according to EPA Method 9 (40 CFR part 60, appendix A-4) and 40 CFR
63.6(h)(5).	i. The certified observer may identify a limited number of
openings or vents that appear to have the highest opacities and perform
opacity observations on the identified openings or vents in lieu of
performing observations for each opening or vent from the building or
structure.  Alternatively, a single opacity observation for the entire
building or structure may be performed, if the fugitive release points
afford such an observation.

ii. During testing intervals when PM or total metal HAP performance
tests, if applicable, are being conducted, conduct the opacity test such
that the opacity observations are recorded during the PM or total metal
HAP performance tests.

	As alternative to Method 9 performance test, conduct visible emissions
test by Method 22 (40 CFR part 60, appendix A-7).  The test is
successful if no visible emissions are observed for 90 percent of the
readings over 1 hour.  If VE is observed greater than 10 percent of the
time over 1 hour, then the facility must conduct another performance
test as soon as possible, but no later than 15 calendar days after the
Method 22 test, using Method 9 (40 CFR part 60, appendix A-4).	i. The
observer may identify a limited number of openings or vents that appear
to have the highest visible emissions and perform observations on the
identified openings or vents in lieu of performing observations for each
opening or vent from the building or structure.  Alternatively, a single
observation for the entire building or structure may be performed, if
the fugitive release points afford such an observation.

ii. During testing intervals when PM or total metal HAP performance
tests, if applicable, are being conducted, conduct the visible emissions
test such that the observations are recorded during the PM or total
metal HAP performance tests.

1  You may also use as an alternative to EPA Method 3B (40 CFR part 60,
appendix A), the manual method for measuring the oxygen, carbon dioxide,
and carbon monoxide content of exhaust gas, ANSI/ASME PTC 19.10-1981,
“Flue and Exhaust Gas Analyses” (incorporated by reference-see
§63.14).

Table 2 to Subpart ZZZZZ of Part 63--Procedures for Establishing
Operating Limits for New Affected Sources Classified as Large Foundries

	As required in §63.10898(k), you must establish operating limits using
the procedures in the following table.

For . . .	You must . . .

1. Each wet scrubber subject to the operating limits in §63.10895(d)(1)
for pressure drop and scrubber water flow rate. 	Using the CPMS required
in §63.10897(b), measure and record the pressure drop and scrubber
water flow rate in intervals of no more than 15 minutes during each PM
or total metal HAP test run.  Compute and record the average pressure
drop and average scrubber water flow rate for all the valid sampling
runs in which the applicable emissions limit is met.

2.  Each electrostatic precipitator subject to operating limits in
§63.10895(d)(2) for voltage and secondary current (or total power
input).	Using the CPMS required in §63.10897(c), measure and record
voltage and secondary current (or total power input) in intervals of no
more than 15 minutes during each PM or total metal HAP test run.
Compute and record the minimum hourly average voltage and secondary
current (or total power input) from all the readings for each valid
sampling run in which the applicable emissions limit is met.

Table 3 to Subpart ZZZZZ of Part 63--Applicability Of

General Provisions To New and Existing Affected Sources Classified as
Large Foundries

	As required in §63.10900(a), you must meet each requirement in the
following table that applies to you.

Citation	Subject	Applies to large foundry?	Explanation

63.1	Applicability	Yes.

	63.2	Definitions	Yes.

	63.3	Units and abbreviations	Yes.

	63.4	Prohibited activities	Yes.

	63.5	Construction/

Reconstruction	Yes.

	63.6(a)-(g)	Compliance with standards and maintenance requirements	Yes.

	63.6(h)	Opacity and visible emissions standards	Yes.

	63.6(i)(i)-(j)	Compliance extension and Presidential compliance
exemption	Yes.

	63.7(a)(3),

(b)-(h)	Performance testing requirements	Yes.

	63.7(a)(1)-(a)(2)	Applicability and performance test dates	No	Subpart
ZZZZZ specifies applicability and performance test dates.

63.8(a)(1)-(a)(3),(b), (c)(1)-(c)(3),  (c)(6)- (c)(8), (d), (e),
(f)(1)-(f)(6),(g)(1)-(g)(4)	Monitoring requirements	Yes.

	63.8(a)(4)	Additional monitoring requirements for control devices in
§63.11	No.

	63.8(c)(4)	Continuous monitoring system (CMS) requirements	No.

	63.8(c)(5)	Continuous opacity monitoring system (COMS) Minimum
Procedures	No.

	63.8(g)(5)	Data reduction	No.

	63.9	Notification requirements	Yes.

	63.10(a), (b)(1)-(b)(2)(xii) -

(b)(2)(xiv),

(b)(3), (d)(1)-(2), (e)(1)- (2), (f) 	Recordkeeping and reporting
requirements	Yes.

	63.10(c)(1)-(6), (c)(9)-(15)	Additional records for continuous
monitoring systems	No.

	63.10(c)(7)-(8)	Records of excess emissions and parameter monitoring
exceedances for CMS	Yes.

	63.10(d)(3)	Reporting opacity or visible emissions observations	Yes.

	63.10(e)(3)	Excess emissions reports	Yes.

	63.10(e)(4)	Reporting COMS data	No.

	63.11	Control device requirements	No.

	63.12	State authority and delegations	Yes.

	63.13-63.16

	Addresses of State air pollution control agencies and EPA regional
offices.

Incorporation by reference.

Availability of information and confidentiality. Performance track
provisions.	Yes.

Table 4 to Subpart ZZZZZ of Part 63--Compliance Certifications for New
and Existing Affected Sources Classified as Large Iron and Steel
Foundries

	As required by §63.10900(b), your notification of compliance status
must include certifications of compliance according to the following
table.

For. . .	Your notification of compliance status required by §63.9(h)
must include this certification of compliance, signed by a responsible
official:

Each new or existing affected source classified as a large foundry and
subject to scrap management requirements in §63.10885(a)(1) and/or (2).
“This facility has prepared, and will operate by, written material
specifications for metallic scrap according to §63.10885(a)(1)”
and/or “This facility has prepared, and will operate by, written
material specifications for general iron and steel scrap according to
§63.10885(a)(2).”

Each new or existing affected source classified as a large foundry and
subject to mercury switch removal requirements in §63.10885(b).	“This
facility has prepared, and will operate by, written material
specifications for the removal of mercury switches and a site-specific
plan implementing the material specifications according to
§63.10885(b)(1)” and/or “This facility participates in and
purchases motor vehicles scrap only from scrap providers who participate
in a program for removal of mercury switches that has been approved by
the EPA Administrator according to §63.10885(b)(2) and has prepared a
plan for participation in the EPA approved program according to
§63.10885(b)(2)(iv)” and/or “The only materials from motor vehicles
in the scrap charged to a metal melting furnace at this facility are
materials recovered for their specialty alloy content in accordance with
§63.10885(b)(3) which are not reasonably expected to contain mercury
switches” and/or “This facility complies with the requirements for
scrap that does not contain motor vehicle scrap in accordance with
§63.10885(b)(4).”

Each new or existing affected source classified as a large foundry and
subject to §63.10886.	“This facility complies with the no methanol
requirement for the catalyst portion of each binder chemical formulation
for a furfuryl alcohol warm box mold or core making line according to
§63.10886.”

Each new or existing affected source classified as a large foundry and
subject to §63.10895(b).	“This facility operates a capture and
collection system for each emissions source subject to this subpart
according to §63.10895(b).”

Each existing affected source classified as a large foundry and subject
to §63.10895(c)(1).	“This facility complies with the PM or total
metal HAP emissions limit in §63.10895(c) for each metal melting
furnace or group of all metal melting furnaces based on a previous
performance test in accordance with §63.10898(a)(1).”

Each new or existing affected source classified as a large foundry and
subject to §63.10896(a).	“This facility has prepared and will operate
by an operation and maintenance plan according to §63.10896(a).”

Each new or existing (if applicable) affected source classified as a
large foundry and subject to §63.10897(d).	“This facility has
prepared and will operate by a site-specific monitoring plan for each
bag leak detection system and submitted the plan to the Administrator
for approval according to §63.10897(d)(2).”

 An area source is a stationary source of hazardous air pollutant (HAP)
emissions that is not a major source.  A major source is a stationary
source that emits or has the potential to emit 10 tons per year (tpy) or
more of any HAP or 25 tpy or more of any combination of HAP.

  Since its publication in the Integrated Urban Air Toxics Strategy in
1999, EPA has revised the area source category list   several times.

 If additional time is needed to install controls, the owner or operator
of an existing source can, pursuant to 40 CFR 63.6(i)(4), request from
the permitting authority up to a 1-year extension of the compliance
date.  See CAA section 112(i)(3)(B).

 For details see:   HYPERLINK "http://www.epa.gov/mercury/switch.htm"
http://www.epa.gov/mercury/switch.htm .  In particular, see the signed
Memorandum of Understanding.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0075; FRL-8350-7]

Notice of Withdrawal of 14 Tolerance Petitions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA is withdrawing 14 pesticide petitions because the
petitioners either voluntarily withdrew their petitions, or the
petitions were administratively withdrawn by EPA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen Martin, Registration Division
(7505P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,

Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    Although this action only applies to the registrants in question,
it is directed to the public in general. Since various individuals or
entities may be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe
all the specific entities that may be interested in this action. If you
have any questions regarding this action, please consult the person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

 B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related
Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0075. Publicly
available docket materials are available either in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal
Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are
from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document
electronically through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register''
listings at http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    EPA is announcing that 10 petitioners representing 14 petitions,
B2E Corporation (7E4907); BASF Corporation (3E4216); Conn and Smith,
Inc. (7E4794); Ecolab Inc. (9E5081, 9E5086, 9E6014); Falcon Lab LLC
(3E6789); Firmenich Incorporated (6E4759); Hercon Environmental
Corporation (7E4918); Huntsman Corporation (8E4992); Keller and Heckman
LLP (4E6861, 5E6907, 5E6952); and Synagro Technologies (6E4732), have
withdrawn their petitions to amend 40 CFR part 180 to exempt residues
of inert ingredients, as provided for under section 408 of the Federal
Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a.
    1. PP 3E4216 (Blankophor BBH). In 2007, the petitioner now BASF
Corporation, P.O. Box 13528, Research Triangle Part, NC 27709-3528,
requested that PP 3E4216 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a
notice in the Federal Register of May 16, 1997 (62 FR 27025) (FRL-5717-
8), which announced American Cyanamid Company, Agricultural Research
Division, P.O. Box 400, Princeton, NJ 08543-0400, submission of a
pesticide petition (PP 3E4216). This petition requested that EPA amend
40 CFR part 180 exempting the residues of 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-
[[4-[bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-6-phenylamino]-1,3,5-triazin-2-
yl]amino]-benzenesulfonate from the requirement of a tolerance when
used as an inert ingredient (adjuvant and UV absorber/protectant) in
pesticide formulations applied to growing crops.
    2. PP 3E6789 (ammonium nonanoate). Falcon Lab LLC, requested that
PP 3E6789 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of
March 17, 2004 (69 FR 12670) (FRL-7343-5), which announced Falcon Lab
LLC, 1103 Norbee Drive, Wilmington, DE 19803, submission of a pesticide
petition (PP 3E6789). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR
part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance for ammonium nonanoate in or on all raw agricultural
commodities.
    3. PP 4E6861 (amphoteric surfactant). In 2007, Keller and Heckman
LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of
Tomah3, requested that PP 4E6861 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA
issued a notice in the Federal Register of February 10, 2005 (70 FR
7103) (FRL-7695-9), which announced Tomah3 Products, Inc., 337 Vincent
St., P.O. Box 388, Milton, WI 53563-0388, submission of a pesticide
petition (PP 4E6861). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR
part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance for the use of any member of the class of amphoteric
surfactant inert ingredients described as [beta-alanine, N-(2-
carboxyethyl)-N-[3-polyoxaalkylalkoxy)propyl]-, (mono- or disodium
salt) and polyalkoxy, a-[3-[bis(2-carboxyethyl)amino]propyl]-w-alkoxy,
(mono- or disodium salt), containing 0 to 20 repeating alkoxy/
polylalkoxy units (methoxy-, ethoxy-, propoxy-, butoxy-) and 6 to 21
carbons in an n-alkyloxy-, isoalkyloxy- or branched alkyloxy- chain;
also known as alkyl ether amine dicarboxyethyl sodium salts in or on
all raw agricultural commodities and food.
    4. PP 5E6907 (aluminum-magnesium hydroxy carbonate). In 2007,
Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001 G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC
20001, on behalf of Selective Micro Technologies, LLC, requested that
PP 5E6907 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of
April 20, 2005 (70 FR 2054) (FRL-7703-9), which announced Keller and
Heckman LLP's submission of a pesticide petition (PP 5E6907). This
petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an
exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for aluminum-magnesium
hydroxy carbonate (CAS No. 85585-93-9) when used in the formulation
process for antimicrobial pesticides used on food-contact surfaces and
in water that contacts raw agricultural commodities postharvest.
    5. PP 5E6952 (ether amines). In 2007, Keller and Heckman LLP, 1001
G St., NW., Suite 500, Washington, DC 20001, on behalf of Tomah3,
requested that PP 5E6952 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a
notice in the Federal Register of July 20, 2005 (70 FR 41726) (FRL-
7722-2), which announced Tomah3 Products, Inc.'s, 337 Vincent St., P.O.
Box 388, Milton, WI 53563-0388, submission of a pesticide petition (PP
5E6952). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the
use of any member of the class of alkoxylated surfactant inert
ingredients described as 1-propanamine, N,N-polyoxaalkyl-, [3-(X-
alky)oxy]polyoxaalkyl (derivs.); polyalkoxy, [alpha], [alpha]'-
(imino)bis[[omega]-hydroxy-, N-[3-[(X-alkyl)oxy]polyoxaalkyl]propyl
(derivs.); polyalkoxy, [alpha]-[3-N,N-bis(polyoxaalkyl)]amino]propyl]-
[omega]-hydroxy-monoalkyl ethers; or polyalkoxy, [alpha]-[3-
[bis(hydroxyalkyl)amino]propyl]-[omega]-hydroxy-, ether with [alpha]-
hydro-[omega]-hydroxypolyalkoxy (1:2), monoalkyl ethers containing 0 to
20 internal repeating alkoxy units (methoxy-, ethoxy-, propoxy-, or
acetoxy-); 1 to 14 terminal repeating alkoxy units (ethoxy-or propoxy-
); and 6 to 22 carbons in an n-alkyloxy-, isoalkyloxy- or branched
alkyloxy- chain, in or on the all raw agricultural commodities and
food.
    6. PP 6E4732 (granulite). In 2007, the petitioner now Synagro
Technologies, Inc., 3501 Asiatic Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226, requested
that PP 6E4732 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal
Register of April 29, 1998 (63 FR 23438) (FRL-5783-4), which announced
Wheelabrator Water Technologies, Inc.'s, 8201 Eastern Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21224, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E4732).
This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing
an exemption from the

requirement of a tolerance for biosolids in or on the raw agricultural
commodity granulite.
    7. PP 6E4759 (ethyl methyl phenyl). Firmenich Incorporated has
requested that PP 6E4759 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the
Federal Register of December 20, 2000 (65 FR 79834) (FRL-6751-9), which
announced Firmenich Incorporated's, P.O. 5880, Princeton, NJ 08543,
submission of a pesticide petition (PP 6E4759). This petition requested
that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption from the
requirement of a tolerance for ethyl methylphenylglycidate when used as
an inert ingredient in the pesticide formulations applied to growing
crops or to raw agricultural commodities after harvest under 40 CFR
180.1001(c) and applied to animals under 40 CFR 180.1001(e).
    8. PP 7E4794 (pentaerythritol stearates). In 2007, Conn and Smith,
Inc., requested on behalf of their client Walker Silicones Corporation,
that PP 7E4794 be withdrawn without prejudice. EPA issued a notice in
the Federal Register of December 17, 1997 (62 FR 66091) (FRL-5760-5),
which announced Wacker Silicones Corporation's, Wacker-Chemie, 3301
Sutton Road, Adrain, MI 49221-9397, submission of a pesticide petition
(PP 7E4794). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by
revising the exemption from the requirement of a tolerance established
under 40 CFR 180.1001(c) for the residues of pentaerythritol stearates
(CAS. No. 85116-93-4) from 25 parts per million (ppm) to 500 ppm.
    9. PP 7E4907 (2-HAP). In 2007, B2E Corporation requested that PP
7E4907 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of
October 8, 1997 (62 FR 52552) (FRL-5745-9), which announced B2E
Corporation's, 16 School St., Rye, NY 10580, submission of a pesticide
petition (PP 7E4907). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR
part 180 by establishing an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance for 2-hydroxyacetophenone (2-HAP) in or on the raw
agricultural commodity.
    10. PP 7E4918 (TOTM). In 2007, Hercon Environmental Corporation
requested that PP 7E4918 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the
Federal Register of March 19, 1998 (63 FR 13404) (FRL-5776-6), which
announced Hercon Environmental Corporation's, Aberdeen Road, P.O. Box
467, Emigsville, PA 17318-0467, submission of a pesticide petition (PP
7E4918). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
trioctyl trimellitate (TOTM) as an inert ingredient under 40 CFR
180.1001(c).
    11. PP 8E4992 (butylene carbonate). In 2006, Huntsman Corporation
requested that PP 8E4992 be withdrawn. EPA issued a notice in the
Federal Register of December 30, 1998 (63 FR 71920) (FRL-6050-1), which
announced Huntsman Corporation's, 8600 Gosling Road, The Woodlands, TX
77381, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 8E4992). This petition
requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing an exemption
from the requirement of a tolerance for propylene carbonate and
butylene carbonate (4-(methyl and ethyl)-(1,3-dioxolan-2-one)) when
used in accordance with good agricultural practice as an inert
ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops or to raw
agricultural commodities after harvest.
     12. PP 9E5081 (HEDP). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E5081 without
prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory change.
EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1, 1999 (64 FR
47791) (FRL-6090-8), which announced Ecolab Inc.'s, 370 N. Wabasha St.,
St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP 9E5081).
This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by establishing
an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for hydroxyethylidene-
1,1-diphosphonic acid (HEDP) in or on the raw agricultural commodities,
in processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of
cattle, sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy
products, eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and
vegetables when such residues result from the use of HEDP as a
component of a food contact surface sanitizing solution up to 34 ppm
for use in food handling establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA
informed Ecolab that because of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69
FR 23113), HEDP (up to prescribed limits, depending on how HEDP was
used) was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR
180.940.
    13. PP 9E5086 (acetic acid). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E5086
without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory
change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1,
1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL-6090-8), which announced Ecolab Inc.'s, 370 N.
Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP
9E5086). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
acetic acid in or on the raw agricultural commodities, in processed
commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle, sheep,
hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products, eggs,
seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when such
residues result from the use of acetic acid as a component of a food
contact surface sanitizing solution for use in food handling
establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because
of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), acetic acid (up
to prescribed limits, depending on how acetic acid was used) was now
covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940.
    14. PP 9E6014 (phosphoric acid). In 2004, EPA withdrew PP 9E6014
without prejudice, for administrative reasons there was a regulatory
change. EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 1,
1999 (64 FR 47791) (FRL-6090-8), which announced Ecolab Inc.'s, 370 N.
Wabasha St., St. Paul, MN 55102, submission of a pesticide petition (PP
9E6014). This petition requested that EPA amend 40 CFR part 180 by
establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for
residues of phosphoric acid in or on raw agricultural commodities, in
processed commodities, and in or on meat and meat byproducts of cattle,
sheep, hogs, goats, horses, and poultry, milk, and dairy products,
eggs, seafood and shellfish, and fruit and fruits and vegetables when
such residues result from the use of phosphoric acid as a component of
a food contact surface sanitizing solution for use in food handling
establishments. In a July 2004 letter, EPA informed Ecolab that because
of a regulatory change (April 28, 2004, 69 FR 23113), phosphoric acid
was now covered by an exemption for a tolerance under 40 CFR 180.940.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: May 7, 2008.
 Deborah McCall,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-4086-DR; Docket ID FEMA-2012-0002]

New Jersey; Amendment No. 2 to Notice of a Major Disaster
Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of New Jersey (FEMA-4086-DR), dated October 30, 2012, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: November 1, 2012.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The notice of a major disaster declaration
for the State of New Jersey is hereby amended to include the following
areas among those areas determined to have been adversely affected by
the event declared a major disaster by the President in his declaration
of October 30, 2012.

Bergen and Somerset Counties for Individual Assistance and debris
removal and emergency protective measures (Categories A and B),
including direct federal assistance, under the Public Assistance
program.

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

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 71

[Docket No. FAA-2019-0799; Airspace Docket No. 19-AGL-13]
RIN 2120-AA66

Amendment of VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) Federal Airway V-71
and Area Navigation Route T-285 Due to the Decommissioning of the
Winner, SD, VOR

Correction

    In rule document 2020-03280, appearing on pages 10052 through 10053
in the issue of Friday, February 21, 2020 make the following
correction.

Sec.  71.1  [Corrected]

    On page 10053, in the table, on the final line, ``(Lat.
44[deg]26'24.30'' N, long. 98[deg]18'39.89'' W)'' should read ``(Lat.
44[deg]26'24.30'' N, long. 98[deg]18'39.89'' W)''.

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