SUPPORTING STATEMENT

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD) (Renewal)

1.  Identification of the Information Collection

	1(a)  Title of the Information Collection

Emissions Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD) (Renewal), EPA ICR 1927.05; OMB Control Number 2060-0451

	1(b)  Short Characterization/Abstract

	The Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) Units were promulgated on December 1, 2000.  The guidelines (standards) apply to solid waste incinerators in 40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD.  These standards fulfill the requirements of sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).  This subpart affects the administrator of an air quality program in a state, or United States protectorate with one or more existing CISWI units that commenced construction on or before November 30, 1999.

	The emissions guidelines require: a one-time waste management plan; initial performance tests for ten pollutants; annual performance testing for particulate matter (PM), hydrogen chloride (HCl), and opacity; continuous operating parameter monitoring; annual operator training; and annual reporting.  A semiannual deviation report is required if any of the emission limitations or operating limits are exceeded.  The frequency of these activities was chosen by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the period that will provide an adequate margin of assurance that affected facilities will not operate for extended periods in violation of the standards.

	This supporting statement addresses information collection activities imposed by the Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) Units, subpart DDDD.  The guidelines do not apply directly to CISWI unit owners and operators.  The guidelines are implemented through the State Implementation Plans (SIP), written by the states.  If a state does not develop, adopt, and submit an approved state plan, and if a state’s plan is not approved, the EPA must promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan to implement the emission guidelines in a state without its own SIP.

	The information will be used by enforcement and compliance authorities to ensure that the requirements of the state, or Federal plans are implemented and the subject facilities comply with the plans on a continuous basis.  Specifically, the information will be used by the authorities to: (1) identify existing sources subject to the standards; (2) ensure those existing sources have a control plan to achieve compliance by the final compliance date; (3) ensure that subpart DDDD is being properly applied; (4) ensure that the emission standards are being complied with; and     ( 5) ensure, on a continuous basis, that the operating parameters established during the initial stack test are not exceeded.

	In addition, records and reports are necessary to enable the authorities to identify CISWI units that are not in compliance with the standards.  Based on reported information, the designated administrator can decide which CISWI units should be inspected and what records or processes should be inspected at the CISWI unit.  The records that CISWI units maintain would indicate to the Administrator whether personnel are operating and maintaining the control equipment properly and whether they have met the qualification requirements.  In more than 95 percent of the cases, the enforcement of emission guidelines has been delegated to the state air pollution control agencies.  In such cases, the reports required by the standards will be submitted to the appropriate state agency, and not directly to the EPA.  Thus, there is a minimal possibility for the duplication of information to state agencies and EPA.  In those few cases where state agencies have not developed a state plan or requested delegation of the Federal plan, Federal enforcement requires information from the CISWI facility.  The plant owner, or operator may submit a copy of state, or local reports to the EPA Administrator in lieu of the report required by the standards, as specified in the General Provisions of 40 CFR part 60.

	This rule requires all records to be maintained at the source for a period of five years.  These records must be kept on file for use of the regulating authority to ensure that the plant personnel are operating and maintaining control equipment properly.

	There are approximately 97 respondents that will be subject to the standard in the next three years.  The previous Information Collection Request (ICR) assumed that the facilities regulated under the Emission Guidelines are owned by “business or other for-profit,” Federal, and “State, Local; or Tribal Government.”  Recent data indicate that the ownership is limited to the private industry.  The average annual labor cost of this ICR is $2,884,100.

	The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved the current ICR without any “Terms of Clearance.”

	The burden to the “Affected Public” may be found below in Table 1: Annual Respondent Burden and Cost - Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD) (Renewal).  The burden to the “Federal government” is attributed entirely to work performed by federal employees or government contractors; this burden may be found below in Table 2: Average Annual EPA Burden - Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD) (Renewal).

2.  Need for and Use of the Collection

	2(a)  Need/Authority for the Collection

The EPA is charged under section 111(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended, to:

. . . prescribe regulations which shall establish a procedure similar to that provided by section 110 under which each State shall submit to the Administrator a plan which (A) establishes standards of performance for any existing source for any air pollutant (i) for which air quality criteria have not been issued or which is not included on a list published under section 108(a) . . . but (ii) to which a standard of performance under this section would apply   if such existing source were a new source, and (B) provides for   the implementation and enforcement of such standards of performance.

	The EPA is required under section 129 of the Act, to establish guidelines for existing stationary sources that reflect the maximum achievable control technology (MACT) for achieving continuous emission reductions:

	Section 129(a)(1)(A) states:

The Administrator shall establish performance standards and other requirements pursuant to section 111 and this section for each category of solid waste incineration units.  Such standards shall include emissions limitations and other requirements applicable to new units and guidelines (under section 111(d) and this section) and other requirements applicable to existing units.

	Section 129(a)(2) states:

Standards applicable to solid waste incineration units promulgated under section 111 and this section shall reflect the maximum degree of reduction in emissions of air pollutants listed under section (a)(4) that the Administrator, taking into consideration the cost of achieving such emission reduction, and any non-air quality health and environmental impacts and energy requirements, determines is achievable for new or existing units in each category.

Section 129(b)(1) states:

Performance standards under this section and section 111 for solid waste incineration units shall include guidelines promulgated pursuant to section 111(d) and this section applicable to existing units.  Such guidelines shall include, as provided in this section, each of the elements required by subsection (a) (emissions limitations, notwithstanding any restriction in section 111(d) regarding issuance of such limitations), subsection (c) (monitoring), subsection (d) (operator training), subsection (e) (permits), and subsection (h)(4) (residual risk).

Subpart B of 40 CFR part 60 requires state plans to include monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting provisions consistent with the emission guidelines.  In addition, section 114(a)(1) states that:

the Administrator may require any person who owns or operates any emission source, who manufactures emission control equipment or process equipment, who the Administrator believes may have information necessary for the purposes set forth in this subsection, or who is subject to any requirement of this Act (other than a manufacturer subject to the provisions of section 206(c) or 208 with respect to a provision of title II) on a one-time, periodic or continuous basis to:

(A) establish and maintain such records; (B) make such reports; (C) install, use, and maintain such monitoring equipment, and use such audit procedures, or methods; (D) sample such emissions (in accordance with such procedures or methods, at such locations, at such intervals, during such periods and in such manner as the Administer shall prescribe); (E) keep records on control equipment parameters, production variables or other indirect data when direct monitoring of emissions is impractical; (F) submit compliance certifications in accordance with section 114(a)(3); and (G) provide such other information, as the Administrator may reasonably require; . . . .

	Certain reports are necessary to enable the regulatory agencies to identify existing sources subject to the state plan that implements the emission guidelines and to determine if the standards are being achieved.  Therefore, the emission guidelines were promulgated for this source category at 40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD.

	2(b)  Practical Utility/Users of the Data

	The information will be used by EPA, state, or local enforcement personnel to ensure that the requirements of the state or Federal plan are being implemented and the subject facilities comply with the requirements of the plans on a continuous basis.  Specifically, the information will be used to: (1) identify existing sources subject to the standards; (2) ensure that those existing sources have a control plan to achieve compliance by the final compliance date;          (3) ensure that subpart DDDD is being properly applied; (4) ensure that the emission standards are being complied with; and (5) ensure, on a continuous basis, that the operating parameters established during the initial performance test are not exceeded.

	In addition, records and reports are necessary to enable the authorities to identify CISWI units that may not be in compliance with the standards.  Based on reported information, the authorities can decide which CISWI units should be inspected and what records or processes should be inspected at the CISWI unit.  The records that CISWI units maintain would indicate to the authorities whether the personnel are operating and maintaining control equipment properly and whether they have met the qualification requirements.

3.  Non-duplication, Consultations, and Other Collection Criteria

	The requested recordkeeping and reporting are required under 40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD.

	3(a)  Non-duplication

	If the subject standards have not been delegated, the information is sent directly to the appropriate EPA regional office.  Otherwise, the information is sent to the delegated state, or local agency.  If a state, or local agency has adopted its own similar standards to implement the Federal standards, a copy of the report submitted to the state, or a local agency can be sent to the Administrator in lieu of the report requirement by the Federal standards.  Therefore, no duplication exists.

	3(b)  Public Notice Required Prior to ICR Submission to OMB

	An announcement of a public comment period for the renewal of this ICR was published in the Federal Register on July 30, 2009 (74 FR 38004).  No comments were received on the burden published in the Federal Register.

	3(c)  Consultations

The primary source of information was the industry and EPA data including an assessment by the Office of Air and Radiation.  Information provided by the industry is retained in the EPA Air Facility System (AFS) database, which is operated and maintained by the EPA Office of Compliance.  AFS is the EPA database for the collection, maintenance, and retrieval of all compliance data.  Approximately 97 respondents are currently subject to the regulation.  The Agency estimates that there will not be any industry growth in the next three years.

It should be noted that the industry trade associations and other interested parties were provided an opportunity to comment on the burden associated with the standard when it was proposed, and the standard was previously reviewed to determine the minimum information needed for compliance purposes.  No major problems regarding the rule monitoring, recordkeeping, or reporting were identified during the public comment period.

In addition, it is our policy to review any comments received since the last ICR renewal including those submitted in response to the First Federal Register Notice and respond appropriately.  No comments were received for this ICR.

3(d)  Effects of Less Frequent Collection

	Less frequent information collection would decrease the margin of assurance that facilities are continuing to meet the standards.  Requirements for information gathering and recordkeeping are useful techniques to ensure that good operation and maintenance practices are applied and emission limitations are met.  If the information required by these standards was collected on a less frequent basis, the likelihood of detecting poor operation and maintenance of control equipment and noncompliance would decrease.

	3(e)  General Guidelines

	None of these reporting or recordkeeping requirements violates any of the regulations established by OMB at 5 CFR part 1320, section 1320.5.

	These standards require affected facilities to maintain all records, including reports and notifications for at least five years.  This is consistent with the General Provisions as applied to the standards.  EPA believes that the five-year records retention requirement is consistent with the part 70 permit program and the five-year statute of limitations on which the permit program is based.  Also, the retention of records for five years would allow EPA to establish the compliance history of a source and any pattern of compliance for purposes of determining the appropriate level of enforcement action.  Historically, EPA has found that the most flagrant violators frequently have violations extending beyond the five years.  EPA would be prevented from pursuing the worst violators due to the destruction or nonexistence of records if records were retained for less than five years.

	3(f)  Confidentiality

	The required information has been determined not to be confidential.  However, any information submitted to the Agency for which a claim of confidentiality is made will be safeguarded according to the Agency policies set forth in title 40, chapter 1, part 2, subpart B - Confidentiality of Business Information (CBI) (see 40 CFR 2; 41 FR 36902, September 1, 1976; amended by 43 FR 40000, September 8, 1978; 43 FR 42251, September 20, 1978; 44 FR 17674, March 23, 1979).

	3(g)  Sensitive Questions

	None of the reporting, or recordkeeping requirements contains sensitive questions.

4.  The Respondents and the Information Requested

	4(a)  Respondents/SIC and NAICS Codes

	The respondents to the recordkeeping and reporting requirements are commercial and industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI) units.  The United States Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes which correspond to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes could be found in the following table:

Standard	SIC Codes	NAICS Codes

Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR, part 60, subpart DDDD)

Manufacturers of chemicals and allied products	28	325

Manufacturers of electronic equipment	34	325

Manufacturers of wholesale trade, durable goods	36	421

Manufacturers of lumber and wood furniture	24	321

Manufacturers of wholesale trade, durable goods	25	337

Law enforcement agencies	9229	922

Department of Defense (labs, military bases, munition facilities)	9711 928

Research centers	8221	6113

	4(b)  Information Requested

		(i)  Data Items

	All data in this ICR that are recorded and/or reported are required by the Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD).

A source must make the following reports:

Notification Reports	Standard Citation by Section

Notification of final control plan	60.2600(a)

Notification of final compliance	60.2605

Submit waste management plan	60.2755

Notification of initial and subsequent performance tests	60.2760

Notification of closure	60.2615

Annual report	60.2765 and 60.2770

Emission limitation or operating limit deviation report	60.2775, and 60.2780

Qualified operator deviation notification	60.2785(a)(1)

Status Report for operators that are off-site more than two weeks 60.2785(a)(2)

Notification of resumed operation	60.2785(b)

Notification until increment is met	60.2595

A source must keep the following records:

Recordkeeping

Records of initial performance tests, annual performance tests, and any subsequent performance tests.	60.2740(f)

Maintain records of days for which data on operating parameters have been obtained.  Includes a list of operating parameters not measured, reason for not measuring, and a description of corrective actions taken. 60.2740(c)

Maintain records of occurrence and duration of any malfunction and the corrective action taken.	60.2740(d)

Maintain records of days when deviation from operating limits has occurred, and description of corrective actions taken.	60.2740(e)

Maintain records of names of persons who have completed review of site-specific information and incinerator operating procedures. 60.2740(g) and 60.2660(c)

Maintain records of names of persons who have completed the operator training requirements.	60.2740(h)

Maintain records of phone and/or pager numbers of persons who have met the operator qualification criteria.	60.2740(i)

Maintain records of calibration of monitoring devices.	60.2740(j)

Maintain records of equipment vendor specifications for the incinerator, emission controls, and monitoring equipment.	60.2740(k)

Maintain records of daily log of quantity and types of waste burned. 60.2740(m)

Maintain records of site-specific information and incinerator operation procedures.	60.2660(c)

Maintain records of operating parameters.	60.2740(b)

Maintain calendar date of each record.	60.2740(a)

Retain records for five years.	60.2740

Electronic Reporting

	Currently, sources are using monitoring equipment that provides parameter data in an automated way (e.g., leaks and spills of mercury).  Personnel at the source will still need to evaluate the data.  This type of monitoring equipment has significantly reduced the burden associated with monitoring and recordkeeping.  In addition, some regulatory agencies are setting up electronic reporting systems to allow sources to report electronically which reduces the reporting burden.  However, electronic reporting systems are still not widely used by the regulatory agencies.  It is estimated that approximately 10 percent of the respondents use electronic reporting.

		(ii)  Respondent Activities

Respondent Activities

Read instructions.

Install, calibrate, maintain, and operate control devices for, PM, HCl, and opacity.

Perform initial and annual performance tests.

Write the notifications and reports listed above.

Enter information required to be recorded above.

Submit the required reports developing, acquiring, installing, and utilizing technology and systems for the purpose of collecting, validating, and verifying information.

Develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of processing and maintaining information.

Develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purpose of disclosing and providing information.

Train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information.

Transmit, or otherwise disclose the information.

5.  The Information Collected: Agency Activities, Collection Methodology, and Information Management

	5(a)  Agency Activities

	EPA conducts the following activities in connection with the acquisition, analysis, storage, and distribution of the required information.

Agency Activities

Review notifications and reports, including performance test reports, and excess emissions reports, required to be submitted by industry.

Audit facility records.

Input, analyze, and maintain data in the Air Facility System.

Observe compliance tests (optional)

	5(b)  Collection Methodology and Management

	Following notification of startup, the reviewing authority might inspect the source to determine whether the pollution control devices are properly installed and operated.  Performance test reports are used by the Agency to discern a source’s initial capability to comply with the emission standard, and the operating conditions under which compliance was achieved.  Data and records maintained by the respondents are tabulated and published for use in compliance and enforcement programs.

	Information contained in the reports is entered into the AFS, which is operated and maintained by the EPA Office of Compliance.  AFS is the EPA database for the collection, maintenance, and retrieval of compliance and annual emission inventory data for more than 125,000 industrial and government-owned facilities.  EPA uses the AFS for tracking air pollution compliance and enforcement by local and state regulatory agencies, EPA regional offices and EPA headquarters.  EPA and its delegated authorities can edit, store, retrieve and analyze the data.

	The records required by this regulation must be retained by the owner or operator for five years.

	5(c)  Small Entity Flexibility

	An exact number of small entities affected by this rule could not be determined based on review of available documentation.  According to the Final Rule (68 FR 57517):

During the 2000 CISWI emission guidelines rulemaking, the EPA determined that based on the low number of affected small entities in each individual market, the alternative method of waste disposal available, and the relatively low control cost, the CISWI emission guidelines should not generate a significant small business impact on a substantial number of small entities in the commercial and industrial sectors.

A majority of the affected facilities are large entities (e.g., large businesses).  However, the impact on small entities (i.e., small businesses) was taken into consideration during the development of the regulation.  Due to technical considerations involving the process operations and the types of control equipment employed, the recordkeeping and reporting requirements are the same for both small and large entities.  The Agency considers these requirements the minimum needed to ensure compliance and, therefore, cannot reduce them further for small entities.  To the extent that larger businesses can use economies of scale to reduce their burden, the overall burden will be reduced.

The rules contain several provisions that reduce the impact of the rule on all regulated entities which includes small entities.  These are:

1..Annual performance testing is only required for three pollutants rather than the full ten pollutants included in the initial performance tests.

2..Operating parameter monitoring is required instead of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS).

3..The owner or operator is allowed to skip two annual performance tests for a pollutant if all performance tests over the previous three years show compliance.

4,  Deviation reports are only required if there is a deviation, otherwise reporting is annual.

	5(d)  Collection Schedule

	The specific frequency for each information collection activity within this request is shown below in Table 1: Annual Respondent Burden and Cost - Emissions Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD) (Renewal).

6.  Estimating the Burden and Cost of the Collection

	Table 1 documents the computation of individual burdens for the recordkeeping and reporting requirements applicable to the industry for the subpart included in this ICR.  The individual burdens are expressed under standardized headings believed to be consistent with the concept of a burden under the Paperwork Reduction Act.  Where appropriate, specific tasks and major assumptions have been identified.  Responses to this information collection are mandatory.

	The Agency may not conduct, or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

	6(a)  Estimating Respondent Burden

	The average annual burden to industry over the next three years from these recordkeeping and reporting requirements is estimated to be 31,619 hours (Total Labor Hours from Table 1).  These hours are based on Agency studies and background documents from the development of the regulation, Agency knowledge and experience with the Emissions Guidelines program, the previously approved ICR, and any comments received.

	6(b)  Estimating Respondent Costs

		(i)  Estimating Labor Costs

	This ICR uses the following labor rates:  $100.99 per hour for Executive, Administrative, and Managerial labor, $87.97 per hour for Technical labor, and $43.81 per hour for Clerical labor.  These rates are from the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, December 2005, “Table 2. Civilian Workers, by Occupational and Industry group.”  The rates have been increased by 110 percent to account for the benefit packages available to those employed by private industry.

	Managerial	$100.99   ($48.09 + 110%)

Technical	$87.97     ($41.89 + 110%)

	Clerical	$43.81     ($20.86 + 110%)

		(ii)  Estimating Capital/Startup and Operation and Maintenance Costs

	The types of industry cost associated with the information collection activities in the subject standard are both labor costs which are addressed elsewhere in this ICR and the cost associated with continuous monitoring.  The capital/startup costs are one-time cost when a facility becomes subject to the regulation.  The annual operation and maintenance costs are the ongoing costs to maintain the monitors and other costs, such as photocopying and postage.

(iii)  Capital/Startup vs. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Costs

(A)

Capital/Startup Cost for One Respondent1	(B)

Number of Initial Respondents2	(C)

Total Capital/Startup Cost

(A x B)	(D)

Annual O&M Costs for One Respondent3	(E)

Number of Respondents with O&M 2	(F) Total O&M, (E x F)	(G)

Total

(C + F)

$2,240	0	$0	$211	97 	$20,467	$20,467

		1  The capital/startup costs and O&M could be found in Table 1 under column “Non-labor costs per occurrence per respondent” and “Total non-labor costs per year”.  Section 3B(1e) and (2d).

		2  See Section 6(d) for calculation.

		3  We assume that the annual O&M cost are $211 per year.

	The total capital/startup costs for this ICR are zero.  This is the total of column C in the above table.  The total operation and maintenance (O&M) costs for this ICR are $20,467.  This is the total of column F.  The total respondent costs have been calculated as the addition of the capital/startup costs, and the annual operation and maintenance costs.  The average annual cost for capital/startup and operation and maintenance cost to industry over the next three years of this ICR is estimated to be $20,467.

	6(c)  Estimating Agency Burden and Cost

	The only costs to the Agency are those costs associated with analysis of the reported information.  The EPA compliance and enforcement program includes activities such as the examination of records maintained by the respondents, periodic inspection of sources of emissions, and the publication and distribution of collected information.

	The average annual Agency cost during the three years of the ICR is estimated to be $46,463 (rounded).  This cost is based on the average hourly labor rate at a GS-12, Step 1, times 1.6 benefits multiplication factor to account for government overhead expenses.  The rates are as follows:

	Managerial	$57.20   (GS-13, Step 5, $35.75 x 1.6)

Technical	$42.45   (GS-12, Step 1, $26.53 x 1.6)

	Clerical	$22.96   (GS-6, Step 3, $114.35 x 1.6)

These rates are from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) “2006 General Schedule” which excludes locality rates of pay.  Details upon which this estimate is based appear below in Table 2: Average Annual EPA Burden - Emissions Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD) (Renewal).

	6(d)  Estimating the Respondent Universe and Total Burden and Costs

	As shown above, the average Number of Respondents over the three-year period of this ICR is 97.

Number of Respondents

	Respondents That Submit Reports	Respondents That Do Not Submit Any Reports

	Year	(A)

Number of Initial Respondents 	(B)

Number of Existing Respondents 	(C)

Number of Existing Respondents That Keep Records But Do Not Submit Reports	(D)

Number of Existing Respondents with Initial Requirements	(E)

Number of Respondents (E=A+B+C-D)

Average	0	97	0	0	97

The total number of annual responses per year is calculated using the following table:

Total Annual Responses

(A)

Number of Initial Respondents	(B)

Number of Reports for Initial Respondents	(C)

Number of Existing Respondents	(D)

Number of Reports for Existing Respondents	(F)

Number of Existing Respondents That Keep Records But Do Not Submit Reports	(E)

Total Annual Responses E=(AxB)+(CxD)

0	0	97	1.41	0	136 (Rounded)

1 Each existing respondent submits an annual report.  10 percent submit an operator status notification of resumed operation.  10 percent submit status report for operators that are off-site for more than two weeks.  10 percent submit a corrective action summary report.  10 percent submit a semiannual exceedance report.  Total number of reports per respondent is 1.4 per year.

	The number of Total Annual Responses from the 97 respondents is 136.  The Total Hours Requested is 31,619.  The total annual labor costs are $2,884,100.  Details of the labor cost estimates may be found below in Table 1: Annual Respondent Burden and Cost - Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR part 60, subpart DDDD) (Renewal).

	Note that the total annual capital and O&M costs to the regulated entity are $20,467.  These costs are detailed in Section 6(b)(iii), Capital/Startup vs. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Costs.

	6(e)  Bottom Line Burden Hours Burden Hours and Cost Tables

	The bottom line burden hours and cost tables for both the Agency and the respondents are attached.  The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 232 hours per response.

	6(f)  Reasons for Change in Burden

There is no change in the cost to the respondents in this ICR compared to the previous ICR.  This is due to two considerations: (1) the regulations have not changed over the past three years and are not anticipated to change over the next three years; and (2) the growth rate for the respondents is very low, negative or non-existent.  Therefore, the cost figures in the previous ICR reflect the current burden to the respondents and are reiterated in this ICR.  There is, however, a decrease of one hour in the total labor hours to the respondent in this ICR due to rounding.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act, actions related to case development activities have been removed from the Agency cost figures.  Therefore, the cost to the Agency as reported in this ICR has been reduced.

6(g)  Burden Statement

The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 232 hours per response.  Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency.  This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.

An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB Control Number.  The OMB Control Numbers for EPA regulations are listed at 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.

	To comment on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including the use of automated collection techniques, EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0542.  An electronic version of the public docket is available at http://www.regulations.gov/ which may be used to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically.  When in the system, select “search,” then key in the docket ID number identified in this document.  The documents are also available for public viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.  The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.  The telephone number for the Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the docket center is<PHONE_NUMBER>.  Also, you can send comments to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, 725 17th Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20503, Attention: Desk Officer for EPA.  Please include the EPA Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0542 and OMB Control Number 2060-0451 in any correspondence.

Part B of the Supporting Statement

	This part is not applicable because no statistical methods were used in collecting this information.

TABLE 1:  Annual Respondent Burden and Cost - Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD) (Renewal)

Burden Items	(A)

Respondent Hours per Occurrence (Technical hours)	(B)

Number of Occurrences Per Respondent Per Year	(C)

Hours Per Respondent Per Year

(C = A x B)	(D)

Number of Respondents Per Year	(E)

Technical Hours Per Year @$87.97

(C x D) b	(F)

Management Hours Per Year @$100.99

(E x 0.05) b 	(G)

Clerical Hours Per Year @$43.81

(E x 0.1) b	(H)

Total Labor Costs

Per Year b	(I)

Emission Testing Contractor Hours Per Occurrence per Respondent	(J)

Emission Testing Contractor Hours Per Year

(D x I)	(K)

Non-Labor Costs Per Occurrence per Respondent	Total Contractor/ Non-Labor Costs Per Year

(D x K) +

(J x $100) k

1.	APPLICATIONS	N/A

	2.	SURVEY AND STUDIES	N/A

	3.	REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

New Sources

	A.  Read Instructions c&d	16	1 	16 	0 	0 	0	0 	$0	0 	0 	$0 	$0

	B.  Required Activities

1)  Initial requirements a, c

    a)  Initial stack test (PM, dioxins/furans, opacity, HCl, Pb, Hg, SO2)

    b)  Establish and teach operator qualification course

    c)  Obtain operator qualification

    d)  Establish operating parameters (maximum and minimum)

    e)  Continuous parameter monitoring (including by-pass stack) initial costs	16

64

72

160

9 e

	1

1

1

1

1	16

64

72

160

9 	0a

0a

0a

0a

0a	0

0

0

0

0	0

0

0

0

0	0

0

0

0

0	$0

$0

$0

$0

$0	0

0

0

Included in 3B(a)

0

	0

0

0

0

0	$0

$0

$0

$0

$0	$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

2)  Periodic requirements

    a)  Annual stack test and test report (PM, HCl, and Opacity)

    b)  Annual refresher operator training course

    c)  Annual review of site-specific information

    d)  Continuous parameter monitoring (including by-pass stack) annual costs

12

12

8

83

1

1

1

 1

12

12

8

 83

97g

97g

97g

97g

1,164

1,164

776

8,051

58.2

58.2

38.8

402.55

116.4

116.4

77.6

805.1

$113,374.18

$113,374.18

$75,582.79

 $784,171.42

125

0

0

0

12,125

0

0

0

$0

$0

$0

$211h

$1,212,500

$0

$0

$20,467

	C.  Create Information	Included in 3B

D.  Gather Information	Included in 3E

E.  Report Preparation

1)  Control plan

2)  Notification of final compliance

3)  Report of initial performance test

4)  Siting analysis for new units only (established values for site-specific operating parameters

5)  Waste management plan	40

4

8

8

160	 1

1

1

1

1	40

4

8

8

160	0

0

0

0

0	 0

 0

0

0

0	0

0

0

0

0	0

0

0

0

0	$0

$0

$0

$0

$0	0

0

50

0

0	0

 0

0

0

0	 $0

$0

$0

$0

$0	$0

$0

$0

$0

$0

6)  Annual Report: g

	a)  Site specific operating parameters	8 	1 	8 	97	776	38.8	77.6 $75,582.79	0 	0	$0 	$0

	b)  Emissions/parameter exceedances and malfunctions 	Included in 3E 10

c)  Results of stack tests conducted during the year	Included in 3B

d)  Statement of no exceedances 	8 	1 	8	97	776	38.8	77.6	$75,582.79	0  0 	$0 	$0

	e)  Documentation of use of by-pass stack	Included in 6B

f)  Documentation for periods when all qualified operators were unavailable for more than 8 hours	8 	1 	8 	97	776	38.8	77.6	$75,582.79	0 	0 	$0 	$0

7)  Status report for operators that are off-site for more than 2 weeks i	8 	1 	8 	10	80	4	8	$7,792.04	0 	0	$0 	$0

8)  Corrective action summary for operator that are off-site for more than 2 weeks i	8	2	16	10	160	8	16	$15,584.08	0	0	$0	$0

9)  Qualified operator deviation notification of resumed operation	8 	1  8	10	80 	4	8	$7,792.04	0 	0 	$0 	$0

10)  Semiannual report of emissions/parameter exceedances j	24 	1 	 24  10	240	12	24	$23,376.12	0 	0 	$0 	$0

Subtotal Reporting

	16,149	$1,367,795

12,125

$1,232,967

4.  Recordkeeping Requirements

	A.  Read Instructions	Included in 3A

	B.  Plan Activities	Included in 3B

C.  Implement Activities	Included in 3B

D.  Develop Record System	N/A

E.  Record Information

1)  Records of operating parameters	Included in 3B

	2)  Records of periods for which minimum amount of data on operating parameters were not obtained	0.5	52	26	10	260	13	26	$25,324.13	0	0	$0	$0

3)  Records of malfunction of the unit	1.5 	1 	1.5 	10	15	0.75	1.5 $1,461	0 	0 	$0 	$0

4)  Records of exceedances of the operating parameters	1.5 	1 	1.5 	10 15	0.75	1.5	$1,461	0 	0 	$0 	$0

5)  Records of stack tests	Included in 3E

	6)  Records of persons who have reviewed operating procedures	1	1	1	97 97	4.85	9.7	$9,447.85	0	0	$0	$0

7)  Records of persons who have completed operator training	1 	1 	1 	97 97 	4.85	9.7	$9,447.85	0 	0 	$0 	$0

8)  Records of persons who meet operator qualification criteria	1	1	1	97 97	4.85	9.7	$9,447.85	0	0	$0

	9)  Records of monitoring device calibration	Included in 3B

10) Records of site-specific documentation	24 	1 	24 	97	2,.328	116.4 232.8	$226,748.36	0 	0 	$0 	$0

	F.  Personnel Training	Included in 3B

G.  Time for Audits	N/A

	Subtotal Recordkeeping

	3,345	$283,338

0

$0

TOTAL

	19,494	$1,651,133

12,125

$1,232,967

	Labor Hours	 Contractor Labor Hours	Total Hours	Labor Cost Contractor/Non-Labor Cost	Total Cost

	e

Summary of Respondent Burden

Annual Capital/Startup Costs

O & M Summary	19,494	12,125	31,619	$1,651,133.28	$1,232,967

$0

$20,467	$2,884,100

$20,467

Assunptions:

a.  The average number of respondents per year over the three-year period of the renewal is 97.

b.  We assume that all tasks are to be performed by managerial, technical and clerical personnel.  This ICR uses the following labor rates: $100.99 for Managerial labor, $87.97 for Technical labor and $43.81 for Clerical labor.  These rates are from the United States Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, December 2005, “Table 2. Civilian Workers, by occupational and industry group.  The rates have been increased by 110 percent to account for the benefit packages available to those employed by private industry.  We also included contractors at $100.  The labor rate was also taken from the above occupational and industry group under Blue-Collar occupation that covers Machine operators, and took the rates from column 1, “Total compensation.”

c.  This activity is based on a one-time cost only.

d.  Cost incurred by a facility regardless of the number of affected units at the plant.

e.  Based on the “Revised Testing and Monitoring Options and Costs for medical Waste Incinerators (MWIs) - Methodology and Assumptions (A-91-61,IV-B-66), the assumption is that ($300 will be for planning + $500 for selection)/$89.94 per hour = 9 hours.

f.  Total capital cost of parameter monitoring for wet scrubbers minus costs for planning and selecting equipment equals: $18,786 - $800 = $17,986.  Based on 0.11746 capital recovery factor, 10 percent interest rate and 20 year lifetime of the units = $2,113 with a 1.06 cost adjustment = $2,240.

g.  Respondents make one combined annual report per year.

h.  Based on memorandum titled "Revised Testing and Monitoring Options and Costs for Medical Waste Incinerators (MWIs) - Methodology and Assumptions [A-91-61, IV-B-66], the respondents spend 83 hours for reporting; operation and maintenance costs - $1,693 x 0.11746 = $199; $199 x 1.06 cost adjustment = $211.

i.  Assume that 10 percent of the facilities would not have a qualified operator available for more than two weeks at least once a year.  Assume that this required only two corrective action summaries.

j.  Assume that 10 percent of the facilities would have an exceedance during the year.

k.  Assume that the average cost for contractor is $100.00 per hour.

TABLE 2:  Average Annual EPA Burden - Emission Guidelines for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units (40 CFR Part 60, Subpart DDDD)

BURDEN ITEMS	(A)

Hours Per Occurrences	(B)

 Number of Occurrence Per Year a	(C)

Tech Hours Per Year @ $42.45

(C = A x B) b	(D)

Management Hours Per Year @ $57..20

(D = C x 0.05) b	(E)

Clerical Hours Per Year @ $22.96

(E = C x 0.1) b	(F)

Cost Per Year

1.	Applications	N/A

	2.	Read and Understand Rule Requirements 	16	0	0	0	0	$0

3.	Required Activities

Report Reviews

1)  Review control plan 	8	0	0	0	0	$0

2)  Review notification of final compliance 	8	0	0	0	0	$0

3)  Review waste management plan 	8 	0	0	0	0	$0

4)  Review initial stack test report 	40	0	0	0	0	$0

5)  Review annual compliance report	8	97	776	38.8	77.6	$36,942.22

6)  Review semi-annual excess emission and parameter exceedance report 16	10	160	8	16	$7,616.96

7)  Review status reports and corrective action summary for operators off-site	4 	10	40	2	4	$1,904.24

	TOTAL

1,122  (rounded)	$46,463  (rounded)

Assumptions:

a.  Costs are based on the following rates obtained from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) “2006 General Schedule” which excludes locality rates of pay and multiplied by 1.6 to account for government overhead expenses: 1) Managerial at $57.20, 2) Technical at $42.45, and 3) Clerical at $22.96 per hour.  These rates are increased by 1.6 benefits multiplication factor to account for government overhead expenses.

b.  We assume that 10 percent of the facilities will have exceedance reports and operator off-site reports.

c.  We assume that each state will prepare an annual summary of progress for implementing the state plan.  One occurrence per year x 50 states = 50 occurrences.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2002-D-0093 (Formerly Docket ID 2002D-0337)]

Liposome Drug Products: Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls;
Human Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability; and Labeling Documentation;
Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of a revised draft guidance for industry entitled
``Liposome Drug Products: Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls; Human
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability; and Labeling Documentation.''
This revised draft guidance document replaces the draft of the same
name that published on August 21, 2002. This revised draft guidance
provides recommendations to applicants on the chemistry, manufacturing,
and controls (CMC); pharmacokinetics and bioavailability; and labeling
documentation for liposome drug products submitted in new drug
applications (NDAs), abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs), and
biologics license applications (BLAs) reviewed by the Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research (CDER).

DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR
10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comment on this
draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the
guidance, submit either electronic or written comments on the draft
guidance by December 29, 2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows:

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to http://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on http://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Division of
Dockets Management, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2002-D-0093 (formerly docket ID 2002D-0337) for ``Liposome Drug
Products: Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls; Human
Pharmacokinetics and Bioavailability; and Labeling Documentation.''
Received comments will be placed in the docket and, except for those
submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Division of Dockets Management between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on http://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Division of Dockets Management. If you do not
wish your name and contact information to be made publicly available,
you can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body
of your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: http://www.fda.gov/regulatoryinformation/dockets/default.htm.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
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    Submit written requests for single copies of the draft guidance to
the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10001 New Hampshire Ave.,
Hillandale Building, 4th Floor, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002. Send one
self-addressed adhesive

label to assist that office in processing your requests. See the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the draft
guidance document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard T. Lostritto, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, Rm. 4148, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-
796-1697.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The FDA is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance
for industry entitled ``Liposome Drug Products: Chemistry,
Manufacturing, and Controls; Human Pharmacokinetics and
Bioavailability; and Labeling Documentation.'' This revised draft
guidance provides recommendations to applicants on the CMC, human
pharmacokinetics and bioavailability, and labeling documentation for
liposome drug products submitted in NDAs, ANDAs, and BLAs reviewed by
CDER. This revision adds BLAs and ANDAs. It also updates the
discussions on liposome technology.
    In the Federal Register of August 21, 2002 (67 FR 54220), FDA
announced the availability of a draft version of this guidance. FDA
received comments in response to the draft guidance, and this revised
guidance reflects FDA's careful consideration of these comments. Most
of the changes to the revised draft guidance were made to clarify
statements in the 2002 draft guidance. In addition, FDA decided to
publish a revised draft guidance because of changes in technology since
the draft was first published in 2002, the addition of BLAs reviewed by
CDER as a result of a CDER and Center for Biologics Evaluation and
Research reorganization in 2003, and the addition of ANDAs.
    The revised draft guidance does not provide recommendations on
clinical efficacy and safety studies, nonclinical pharmacology and/or
toxicology studies, liposome formulations of vaccine adjuvants or
biologics, or drug-lipid complexes.
    This revised draft guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's
good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). This revised draft
guidance, when finalized, will represent the Agency's current thinking
on liposome drug products. It does not establish any rights for any
person and is not binding on FDA or the public. You can use an
alternative approach if it satisfies the requirements of the applicable
statutes and regulations.

II. The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995

    This revised draft guidance refers to previously approved
collections of information that are subject to review by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3520). The collections of information in 21 CFR part
314 have been approved under OMB control number 0910-0001.

III. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the revised draft
guidance at either http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm or http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: October 26, 2015.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP18-45-000]

Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review of the Dominion
Energy Transmission, Inc. Sweden Valley Project

    On January 10, 2018, Dominion Energy Transmission, Inc. (Dominion)
filed an application in Docket No. CP18-45-000 requesting a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity pursuant to section 7(c) of the
Natural Gas Act to construct and operate certain natural gas pipeline
facilities. The proposed project is known as the Sweden Valley Project
(Project), and involves the construction and operation of facilities
located in Licking and Tuscarawas Counties, Ohio and Armstrong,
Clinton, and Greene Counties, Pennsylvania. The Project would enable
Dominion to provide 120,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation
service from Pennsylvania to Ohio for delivery to Tennessee Gas
Pipeline Company, LLC.
    On January 24, 2018, The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(Commission or FERC) issued its Notice of Application for the Project.
Among other things, that notice alerted agencies issuing federal
authorizations of the requirement to complete all necessary reviews and
to reach a final decision on a request for a federal authorization
within 90 days of the date of issuance of the Commission staff's
Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Project. This instant notice
identifies the FERC staff's planned schedule for the completion of the
EA for the Project.

Schedule for Environmental Review

Issuance of EA--August 31, 2018
90-Day Federal Authorization Decision Deadline--November 29, 2018

    If a schedule change becomes necessary, additional notice will be
provided so that the relevant agencies are kept informed of the
Project's progress.

Project Description

    Dominion proposes to construct and operate the following facilities
Ohio: construction of 1.7 miles 20-inch-diameter lateral to the new
Port

Washington Metering and Regulation (M&R) delivery point in Tuscarawas
County, re-wheel compressors on three existing centrifugal compression
sets at Dominion's existing Newark Compressor Station in Licking
County, and construction of a pig launcher/receiver south of the
existing Gilmore M&R station in Tuscarawas County.
    In addition, Dominion proposes to construct and operate the
following facilities in Pennsylvania: 3.2 miles of 24-inch-diameter
pipeline looping in Greene County (TL-654 PA Loop), installation of
regulation equipment at Dominion's existing South Bend Compressor
Station in Armstrong County and Leidy M&R Station in Clinton County,
and new mainline gate valves at the proposed TL-654 PA Loop in Greene
County.

Background

    On March 13, 2018, the Commission issued a Notice of Intent to
Prepare an Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Sweden Valley
Project and Request for Comments on Environmental Issues (NOI). The NOI
was sent to affected landowners; federal, state, and local governmental
representatives and agencies; elected officials; environmental and
public interest groups; potentially interested Indian tribes; and local
libraries and newspapers. In response to the NOI, we received a total
of 15 comments letters. The comments addressed support for the project,
purpose and need, water resources and wetlands, geology, vegetation,
wildlife, fisheries, threatened and endangered species, land use and
recreation, air quality/greenhouse gas emissions, alternative analysis,
tribal cultural resources and the National Historic Preservation Act,
and cumulative impacts. All substantive comments will be addressed in
the EA.
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a federal cooperating agency
who is assisting us in preparing this EA because they have jurisdiction
by law or special expertise with respect to environmental impacts
associated with Dominion's proposal.

Additional Information

    In order to receive notification of the issuance of the EA and to
keep track of all formal issuances and submittals in specific dockets,
the Commission offers a free service called eSubscription. 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
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp.
    Additional information about the Project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs at (866) 208-FERC or on the
FERC website (www.ferc.gov). Using the ``eLibrary'' link, select
``General Search'' from the eLibrary menu, enter the selected date
range and ``Docket Number'' excluding the last three digits (i.e. CP18-
45), and follow the instructions. For assistance with access to
eLibrary, the helpline can be reached at<PHONE_NUMBER>, TTY (202) 502-
8659, or at [email protected]. The eLibrary link on the FERC
website also provides access to the texts of formal documents issued by
the Commission, such as orders, notices, and rule makings.

    Dated: August 21, 2018.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2015-0895]

Information Collection Request to Office of Management and
Budget; OMB Control Number: 1625-0033

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Sixty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request
(ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of
revisions to the following collection of information: 1625-0033,
Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessels. Our ICR describe the
information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this
ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard on or before December 28,
2015.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2015-0895] to the Coast Guard using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public
participation and request for comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.
    A copy of the ICR is available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
COMMANDANT (CG-612), ATTN: PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT MANAGER, U.S. COAST
GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE., STOP 7710, WASHINGTON, DC
20593-7710.

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collection. There is one
ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether this ICR should be
granted based on the Collection being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical utility of the
Collection; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of the Collection;
(3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of information
subject to the Collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the
Collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection
techniques or other forms of information technology. In response to
your comments, we may revise this ICR or decide not to seek approval of
revisions of the Collection. We will consider all comments and material
received during the comment period.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments must contain the OMB Control Number of
the ICR and the docket number of this request, [USCG-2015-0895], and
must be received by December 28, 2015.

Submitting Comments

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

Information Collection Request

    1. Title: Display of Fire Control Plans for Vessels.1625-0033.
    Summary: This information collection is for the posting or display
of specific plans on certain categories of commercial vessels. The
availability of these plans aid firefighters and damage control efforts
in response to emergencies.
    Need: Under 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306, the Coast Guard is responsible
for ensuring the safety of inspected vessels and has promulgated
regulations in 46 CFR parts 35, 78, 97, 109, 131, 169, and 196 to
ensure that safety standards are met.
    Forms: None.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Frequency: On occasion.
    Hour Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 581
hours to 576 hours a year due to a decrease in the estimated number of
respondents.

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

    Dated: October 18, 2015.
Thomas P. Michelli,
U.S. Coast Guard, Deputy Chief Information Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-2012-0094; FMCSA-2013-0107; FMCSA-
2014-0381; FMCSA-2015-0116]

Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and
Seizure Disorders

AGENCY: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of final disposition.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA announces its decision to renew exemptions for six
individuals from the requirement in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Regulations (FMCSRs) that interstate commercial motor vehicle (CMV)
drivers have ``no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of
epilepsy or any other condition which is likely to cause loss of
consciousness or any loss of ability to control a CMV.'' The exemptions
enable these individuals who have had one or more seizures and are
taking anti-seizure medication to continue to operate CMVs in
interstate commerce.

DATES: The exemptions were applicable on November 6, 2017. The
exemptions expire on November 6, 2019.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine A. Hydock, Chief,
Medical Programs Division,<PHONE_NUMBER>, [email protected], FMCSA,

Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W64-224,
Washington, DC 20590-0001. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
e.t., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you have
questions regarding viewing or submitting material to the docket,
contact Docket Services, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Electronic Access

    You may see all the comments online through the Federal Document
Management System (FDMS) at: http://www.regulations.gov.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments, go to http://www.regulations.gov and/or Room W12-140 on the
ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., e.t., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.
    Privacy Act: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits
comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT
posts these comments, without edit, including any personal information
the commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in
the system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed
at http://www.dot.gov/privacy.

II. Background

    On December 13, 2017, FMCSA published a notice announcing its
decision to renew exemptions for six individuals from the epilepsy and
seizure disorders prohibition in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) to operate a CMV
in interstate commerce and requested comments from the public (82 FR
58681). The public comment period ended on January 12, 2018 and one
comment was received.
    As stated in the previous notice, FMCSA has evaluated the
eligibility of these applicants and determined that renewing these
exemptions would achieve a level of safety equivalent to or greater
than the level that would be achieved by complying with the current
regulation 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8).
    The physical qualification standard for drivers regarding epilepsy
found in 49 CFR 391.41(b)(8) states that a person is physically
qualified to drive a CMV if that person has no established medical
history or clinical diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition which
is likely to cause the loss of consciousness or any loss of ability to
control a CMV.
    In addition to the regulations, FMCSA has published advisory
criteria to assist Medical Examiners in determining whether drivers
with certain medical conditions are qualified to operate a CMV in
interstate commerce. [49 CFR part 391, APPENDIX A TO PART 391--MEDICAL
ADVISORY CRITERIA, section H. Epilepsy: Sec.  391.41(b)(8), paragraphs
3, 4, and 5.]

III. Discussion of Comments

    FMCSA received one comment in this proceeding. The author wrote
that exemptions to driving qualification tests should not be granted
and that drivers should prove their ability to drive despite medical
conditions. FMCSA interprets this comment as referring to necessity of
drivers being required to demonstrate their ability to safely operate a
commercial motor vehicle despite not meeting the physical qualification
standards. The Agency only issues exemptions if the driver is likely to
achieve a level of highway safety that is equivalent to, or granter
than, the level if none were granted. Additionally, interstate
commercial motor vehicle drivers who are granted medical exemptions
must undergo the same driver qualification process as other interstate
commercial motor vehicle operators.

IV. Conclusion

    Based upon its evaluation of the six renewal exemption applications
and the comment received, FMCSA announces its' decision to exempt the
following drivers from the epilepsy and seizure disorders prohibition
in 49 CFR 391.41 (b)(8):
    As of November 6, 2017, and in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e)
and 31315, the following six individuals have satisfied the renewal
conditions for obtaining an exemption from the epilepsy and seizure
disorders prohibition in the FMCSRs for interstate CMV drivers. (82 FR
58681):
Christopher Bird, (OH)
Ronald Bohr, (IA)
Michael Breitbach, (IA)
William H. Brown, (NC)
Joseph D'Angelo, (NY)
Stephen Stawinsky, (PA)
    The drivers were included in docket number FMCSA-2011-0389; FMCSA-
2012-0094; FMCSA-2013-0107; FMCSA-2014-0381; FMCSA-2015-0116. Their
exemptions are applicable as of November 6, 2017, and will expire on
November 6, 2019.
    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31315, each exemption will be valid
for two years from the effective date unless revoked earlier by FMCSA.
The exemption will be revoked if the following occurs: (1) The person
fails to comply with the terms and conditions of the exemption; (2) the
exemption has resulted in a lower level of safety than was maintained
prior to being granted; or (3) continuation of the exemption would not
be consistent with the goals and objectives of 49 U.S.C. 31136 and
31315.

    Issued on: February 7, 2018.
Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy .
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 100

[Docket Number USCG-2020-0468]
RIN 1625-AA08

Special Local Regulation; Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway,
Morehead City, NC

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local
regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Atlantic
Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) and Beaufort Inlet in Morehead City, North
Carolina. This SLR is intended to restrict vessel traffic on the AICW
and Beaufort Inlet during high-speed boat races. The restriction of
vessel traffic movement in the SLR is intended to protect participants
and spectators from the hazards posed by these events. Entry of vessels
or persons into this regulated area is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) North Carolina or a
designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 13,
2020.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2020-0468 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 Chief Petty Officer Joshua O'Rourke, Waterways Management
Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, Wilmington, NC;
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
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
COTP Captain of the Port

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 it would be impracticable and
contrary to the public interest. The Coast Guard was unable to publish
an NPRM and hold a comment period for this rulemaking due to the short
time period between event planners notifying the Coast Guard of the
event and required publication of this rule. Immediate action is needed
to protect persons and vessels from the hazards associated with this
event. It is impracticable and contrary to the public interest to
publish an NPRM because a final rule needs to be in place by September
13, 2020, to minimize potential danger to the participants and the
public during the event.
    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 public interest
because immediate action is needed to protect persons and vessels from
the hazards associated with this event on September 13, 2020.

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 COTP North Carolina has
determined that potential hazards associated with the Crystal Coast
Grand Prix race scheduled for 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. on September
13, 2020, is a safety concern for mariners during a high speed boat
race on portions of the Alantic Intra Coastal Waterway (AICW) and
Beaufort Inlet in Morehead City, North Carolina. This rule is necessary
to protect safety of life from the potential hazards associated with
the high-speed boat race.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes an SLR on a portion of the AICW and Beaufort
Inlet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 13, 2020. The time of
enforcement will be broadcast locally over VHF-FM marine radio. The SLR
will include a race area on all navigable waters of the AICW and
Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, from approximate positions: Latitude
34[deg]42'52'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'16'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'52.2'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'11.04'' W, then east to
latitude 34[deg]42'53.76'' N, longitude 076[deg]41'38.04'' W, then
southeast to latitude 34[deg]42'10.8'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'44.4''
W, then south to latitude 34[deg]42'4.3'' N, longitude
076[deg]40'48.1'' W, then northwest to latitude 34[deg]42'47.34'' N,
longitude 076[deg]41'49'' W, then west to latitude 34[deg]42'50'' N,
longitude 076[deg]43'16'' W, then north to the point of origin. This
rule also temporarily establishes a portion of the AICW to be used as a
spectator zone. The spectator area will be marked with temporary buoys
and will be at least 100 yards from the race course, south of Sugarloaf
Island, North Carolina, from approximate positions: Latitude
34[deg]42'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'41'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'14'' W, then south to latitude
34[deg]42'32'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'14'' W, then west to latitude
34[deg]42'32'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then north to the point
of origin. This rule also temporarily establishes a buffer area around
the perimeter of the race area, from approximate positions: Latitude
34[deg]42'55'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'56'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'13'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'57'' N, longitude 076[deg]41'41'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'57'' N, longitude 076[deg]41'25'' W, then south east to
latitude 34[deg]42'23'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'44'' W, then south to
latitude 34[deg]41'59'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'43'' W,

then north west to latitude 34[deg]42'41'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'05''
W, then west to latitude 34[deg]42'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W,
then north to its point of origin.
    The duration of this SLR is intended to protect participants and
spectators on the navigable waters of the AICW and Beafort Inelt during
the high-speed boat race. Vessels may request permission to pass
through the SLR between race heats. No vessel or person will be
permitted to enter the SLR without obtaining permission from the COTP
North Carolina or a designated representative. The regulatory text
appears at the end of this document.

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 SLR. Vessel traffic will not be allowed
to enter or transit a portion of the AICW or Beaufort Inlet during an
active race event from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. on Setember 13, 2020. The
Coast Guard will transmit a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM
marine channel 16 regarding the enforcement period of the SLR. This
rule allows vessels to request permission to pass through the regulated
area between race heats.

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
SLR may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section IV.A
above, this proposed rule would 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 an SLR
lasting only eight hours on September 13, 2020, to be enforced during
active race events. It is categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L61 of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual
023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is available in the docket. For
instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble.

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 100

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

PART 100--SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS

0
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1.

0
2. Add Sec.  100.T500-0468 to read as follows:

Sec.  100.T500-0468   Crystal Coast Grand Prix, Morehead City, NC.

    (a) Regulated areas. The regulations in this section apply to the
following areas:
    (1) The Race Area is designated as all navigable waters of the AICW
and Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, from approximate positions:
Latitude 34[deg]42'52'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'16'' W, then east to
latitude 34[deg]42'52.2'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'11.04'' W, then east
to latitude 34[deg]42'53.76'' N, longitude 076[deg]41'38.04'' W, then
southeast to latitude 34[deg]42'10.8'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'44.4''
W, then south to latitude 34[deg]42'4.3'' N, longitude
076[deg]40'48.1'' W, then northwest to latitude 34[deg]42'47.34'' N,
longitude 076[deg]41'49'' W, then west to latitude 34[deg]42'50'' N,
longitude 076[deg]43'16'' W, then north to the point of origin.
    (2) The Spectator Area is designated as all waters of the AICW,
North Carolina, from approximate positions: Latitude 34[deg]42'42'' N,
longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then east to latitude 34[deg]42'41'' N,
longitude 076[deg]42'14'' W, then south to latitude 34[deg]42'32'' N,
longitude 076[deg]42'14'' W, then west to latitude 34[deg]42'32'' N,
longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then north to the point of origin.
    (3) The Buffer Area is designated as all waters of the AICW and
Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, from approximate positions: Latitude
34[deg]42'55'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'56'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'13'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'57'' N, longitude 076[deg]41'41'' W, then east to latitude
34[deg]42'57'' N, longitude 076[deg]41'25'' W, then south east to
latitude 34[deg]42'23'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'44'' W, then south to
latitude 34[deg]41'59'' N, longitude 076[deg]40'43'' W, then north west
to latitude 34[deg]42'41'' N, longitude 076[deg]42'05'' W, then west to
latitude 34[deg]42'42'' N, longitude 076[deg]43'15'' W, then north to
its point of origin.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section--
    Buffer Area is a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of the
Race Area within the regulated area described by this section. The
purpose of a buffer area is to minimize potential collision conflicts
with marine event participants and spectator vessels or nearby
transiting vessels. This area provides separation between a Race Area
and a specified Spectator Area or other vessels that are operating in
the vicinity of the regulated area established by the special local
regulations.
    Captain of the Port means the Commander, Sector North Carolina.
    Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander,
including a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer
designated by the Captain of the Port North Carolina (COTP) for the
enforcement of the safety zone.
    Spectator Area is an area described by a line bound by coordinates
provided in latitude and longitude that outlines the boundary of a
spectator area within the regulated area defined by this part.
    (c) Regulations.
    (1) Everyone other than participants are prohibited from entering,
transiting through, anchoring in, or getting underway within the
regulated area described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section unless
authorized by the COTP North Carolina or their designated
representative.
    (2) Everyone other than particpants, including those engaged in
spectating, may be directed by a designated representative to the
regulated area described in section (a) of this section, where they
must remain during the effective period unless otherwise authorized or
directed by a designated representative.
    (3) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP by calling the
Sector North Carolina Command Center at<PHONE_NUMBER> or contact the
COTP's designated representative on Marine band Radio, VHF-FM channel
16 (156.8 MHz). Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful
orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the designated
representative.
    (d) Enforcement officials. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in
the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and
local agencies.
    (e) Enforcement. This SLR will be enforced from 9 a.m. through 5
p.m. on Septmeber 13, 2020.

    Dated: August 20, 2020.
Matthew J. Baer,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port North Carolina.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9001-6]

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information<PHONE_NUMBER> or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/
Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 02/06/2012 Through 02/10/2012
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

    Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public
its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's comment
letters on EIS are available at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html.

EIS No. 20120031, Final EIS, DOE, GA, ADOPTION--Vogtle Electric
Generating Plant, Unit 3 and 4, Issuance a Loan Guarantee to Support
Funding for Construction, Burke County, GA, Review Period Ends: 03/19/
2012, Contact: Matthew McMillen<PHONE_NUMBER> The Department of Energy
has adopted the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's FEIS 20080322 filed 08/
15/2008 and FSEIS 20110088 filed 03/18/2011. DOE was not a Cooperating
Agency on the above FEIS and FSEIS. Under Section 1506.3(b) of the CEQ
Regulations, the FEIS must be recirculated for a 30-day Wait Period.
This document is available on the Internet at: www.energy.gov/nepa.

EIS No. 20120032, Final EIS, NOAA, 00, Amendment 18A to the Fishery
Management Plan for the Snapper-Grouper Fishery of the South Atlantic
Region, To Limit Participation and Effort in the Black Sea Bass Pot
Fishery, South Atlantic Region, NC, SC, FL, and GA, Review Period Ends:
03/19/2012, Contact: Dr. Roy E. Crabtree<PHONE_NUMBER>.

EIS No. 20120033, Draft EIS, BLM, AZ, Restoration Design Energy
Project, Identifying Lands Across Arizona Suitable for Renewable Energy
Development, AZ, Comment Period Ends: 05/16/2012, Contact: Kathy
Pedrick<PHONE_NUMBER>.

EIS No. 20120034, Draft EIS, USFS, CA, Harris Vegetation Management
Project, To Improve Forest Health and Restore Fire-Adapted Ecosystem
Characteristic on National Forest System Land, Implementation, Shasta-
McCloud Management Unit, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, Siskiyou
County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 04/02/2012, Contact: Emelia Barnum
530-926-4511.
EIS No. 20120035, Draft EIS, USACE, NC, US 64 Improvements, Widening
from Columbia to US 264 and Replacement of Lindsey C. Warren Bridge,
USCG Bridge Permit, Tyrrell and Dare Counties, NC, Comment Period Ends:
04/02/2012, Contact: Bill Biddlecome<PHONE_NUMBER>.

EIS No. 20120036, Draft EIS, FHWA, TN, SR-126 (Memorial Boulevard)
Corridor Improvement Project, from East Center Street to Interstate 81,
Funding, USACE Section 404 Permit, Sullivan County, TN, Comment Period
Ends: 04/02/2012, Contact: Charles J. O'Neill<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Amended Notices

EIS No. 20110353, Draft EIS, USFS, UT, Fishlake National Forest Oil and
Gas Leasing Analysis Project, To Exploration, Development, and
Production of Mineral and Energy Resources and Reclamation of
Activities, Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete,
Sevier, and Wayne Counties, UT, Comment Period Ends: 04/02/2012,
Contact: Diane Freeman<PHONE_NUMBER>. This document is available on the
Internet at: http://fs.usda.gov/goto/fishlake/projects.
    Revision to FR Notice Published 10/21/2011:
    Re-opening Comment Period to End 4/2/2012 due to two appendices
that was inadvertently not included in the Draft EIS.

EIS No. 20110438, Draft EIS, USFS, ID, Scriver Integrated Restoration
Project, Improve Watershed Conditions by Reducing Road-Related Impacts
to Wildlife, Fish, Soil, and Water Resources and Restoration of 2010
Forest Plan Vegetation Conditions, Emmett Ranger District, Boise
National Forest, Boise and Valley Counties, ID, Comment Period Ends:
03/05/2012, Contact: Melissa Yenko<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Revision to FR Notice Published 02/30/2011:
    Extending Comment Period from 2/13/2012 to 3/5/2012.

    Dated: February 14, 2012.
Cliff Rader,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
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