                                            Safer Choice   Partner of the Year Awards 2016                                         Instructions for Application Form                                                     EPA developed The Partner of the Year Awards to recognize Safer Choice stakeholders who have furthered the safer chemistry goals of the Safer Choice Program through their active and exemplary participation in and promotion of the program, which furthers outstanding and innovative source reduction.  Making  the Safer Choice Program's mission known to the widest possible audience, through its safer product label and in other forms of communication, is critical to fully realizing the program's goals of protecting human health and the environment, promoting a sustainable economy, and creating green jobs. The Safer Choice Program anticipates that selecting the Partner of the Year will be a challenging task. Applicants with outstanding submissions that do not win the Partner award may receive an honorable mention.

The 2016 Partner of the Year Awards will be the second annual event, with recognition for Safer Choice stakeholder organizations from five broad categories:  (1) Formulators/Product Manufacturers of both consumer and Institutional/Industrial (I/I) products, (2) Purchasers and Distributors, (3) Retailers, (4) Supporters (e.g., non-governmental organizations, including environmental and health advocates, trade associations, academia, sports teams, and others), and (5) Innovators (e.g., chemical manufacturers, technology developers, and others).  Within these categories, Safer Choice may elect to give an additional award in the subcategories of "small business" and "sustained excellence."  Organizations that wish to apply in more than one award category must complete individual application packages.

To be eligible for recognition, candidates should complete this application and have it signed by an appropriate company or organization official (e.g., CEO, vice president for governmental affairs, division head, or other authorized signatory). Candidates should be in good standing with the Safer Choice Program (no outstanding compliance issues) and will be screened for civil/criminal enforcement history.

EPA reserves the right to request at any time additional documentation to confirm that candidates have achieved the criteria for recognition.  If documentation is requested but not received within a reasonable time, EPA may deny or withdraw recognition.

Application Process:  The application is available online and may be filled out, scanned and emailed (preferred), or submitted in hard copy by mail or fax.  Online applications must be electronically signed and sent to<EMAIL_ADDRESS> If you choose to send a hard copy, the application may be mailed to the following address maintained by our contractor (EPA Contract No. EP-W-08-010):

Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards c/o Abt Associates Inc. Attn: Klara Zimmerman 4550 Montgomery Avenue, Suite 800 North Bethesda, MD 20814-5341 P:<PHONE_NUMBER> F:<PHONE_NUMBER>

Supplemental documents such as photos, pamphlets, copies of advertisements, videos, audio files, etc. may be sent with your application (each file must be less than 12MB and total submission should not exceed 15 pages).  If necessary, you can mail hard copies of supplemental material to the contractor address specified above.

All applications received will be considered public information, and no materials submitted will be returned. All application materials must be received by [date to be determined].

Confirmation of Receipt: You will receive an email within one week confirming any materials you submit.  It will be sent to the contact provided in the award application.  If you do not receive confirmation within one week, please contact the Safer Choice Partner Awards lead, Chen Wen, at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Notification:  You may be notified as soon as [date to be determined] of the status of your application.

Questions:  Questions about eligibility, nomination procedures, or the Safer Choice Program should be directed to Chen Wen at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER>.

       Paperwork Burden Estimate     The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering information, and reviewing and completing the application.  An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2070-0184. Approval expires on 01/31/16.    Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460.  Include the OMB control number in any correspondence.  Do not send the completed application to this address.

Paperwork Burden Estimate     The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 hours per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering information, and reviewing and completing the application.  An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control number for this collection is 2070-0184. Approval expires on 01/31/16.    Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460.  Include the OMB control number in any correspondence.  Do not send the completed application to this address.

  Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards

SECTION 1a: Enter requested information for the authorized representative.

Organization Name

Contact Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Phone Fax

Email

Website

SECTION 1b: Under which award category are you applying?

Formulators/Product Manufacturers  -  both Consumer and Industrial/Institutional (Complete items 1-5 in Section 2)

Purchasers and Distributors (Complete items 3-5 in Section 2)

Retailers (Complete items 3-5 in Section 2)

Supporters  -  e.g. non-governmental organizations, including environmental and health advocates, trade associations, academia, sports teams, and others who promote Safer Choice and the development and use of safer product formulations (Complete items 3-5 in Section 2)

Innovators  -  e.g., chemical manufacturers, technology developers, and others who create innovative ways to advance the goals of the Safer Choice (Complete items 4-5 in Section 2)

SECTION 1c:   Indicate whether your organization is a small business.

SECTION 1d:   Indicate whether your organization should be considered for "sustained excellence."

Yes

No

Yes

No

SECTION 2:

As part of its environmental mission, the Safer Choice Program partners with businesses and others to reduce health and environmental risks by advancing the manufacture and use of safer products and technologies.  Toward this end, the Safer Choice Program increases awareness of the toxicological properties of chemicals through the replacement of chemicals of potential concern with safer alternatives. The Safer Choice Program allows the use of its label on products that perform well and contain the safest possible ingredients, as determined by expert evaluation of the best available science.  The Safer Choice Program recognition represents the highest level of achievement in formulating products that are safer for families and the environment.

Making the Safer Choice Program's mission known to the widest possible audience is key to fully realizing the program's goals and potential.  The purpose of the Partner of the Year award is to recognize stakeholders who have made exceptional contributions to advancing the Safer Choice Program's mission.

Evaluation criteria: Criteria for evaluating applications for this award are listed below. Partner of the Year Awards are based on activities that increase awareness of the Safer Choice Program, Safer Choice-labeled products, and the program's mission to help safeguard human and environmental health through safer chemistry.  While general education on the importance of safer chemicals is valued, your application should focus on your specific activities and accomplishments to promote the use of Safer Choice-labeled products and your actions to advance the program.

Please describe your company or organization's activities and accomplishments in furthering the Safer Choice Program's mission.  Your narrative should:          *        Be no more than five pages, but may be accompanied by samples of specific promotions, advertisements, or other activities your organization of no more than additional ten pages.           *        Describe your company or organization's recent activities and accomplishments in as much detail as possible.  Be sure to provide measurable results in your written statement -- e.g., number of Safer Choice-labeled products sold, people reached, ad impressions run, signs posted, newsletters distributed, etc.          *        Cumulative accomplishment statements may be included in the Accomplishments Narrative, but data specific to the past year's activities must be highlighted (e.g., number of users/subscribers, percentage of products carrying the Safer Choice label compared to the prior year)          *        Use the information elements listed in the table below to guide development of your narrative.

In addition, each applicant will be screened for their history of civil or criminal enforcement actions.  Results of this screening will be factored into the winner selection process.

In your Accomplishments Narrative, address the questions appropriate to your organization type: Formulators/Product Manufacturers Complete items 1-5

Maximum score per question:

   1. 20    2. 30    3. 30    4. 10    5. 10

1. Participation in the Safer Choice Program (Applicants must address each of the following items.)	                *        Number of Safer Choice-labeled products and percentage change over previous year                *        Percentage of product line that is Safer Choice-labeled and percentage change over previous year.                 *        Percentage of total sales that were Safer Choice-labeled and percentage change over previous year.                 *         Information on leadership in Safer Choice-labeled products, including a brief description of any safer chemistry innovations in the product design (e.g., use of a green-chemistry-award-winning ingredient or chemistry that furthers other environmental goals like energy efficiency).          2.  Use of the Safer Choice Label             *        Confirm that the Safer Choice label is used appropriately on products, packaging, website and other materials (N.B., the label must appear with the Safer Choice tag line and web address. Consult the Safer Choice Labeling Guide for guidance on proper label use.)             *        Indicate the percentage of Safer Choice-recognized products that carry the Safer Choice label and the location of the label on containers (front, back or cap).             *        Provide information on labeling that goes beyond the basic requirements; location of the label on products or packaging is highly desired, e.g., eye-catching placement on the front of containers.               *        Provide examples or pictures to illustrate Safer Choice label use.

3. Promotion and Use of Safer Choice-labeled Products        *        Describe your efforts to promote or use Safer Choice-labeled products (e.g., featuring Safer Choice in exhibits at industry tradeshows, presentations and other communications; using Safer Choice-labeled products to clean homes, stores and facilities; advocating for use of labeled products)       *        Indicate if you have led or participated in cooperative promotions of the Safer Choice label, such as in-store or web-based notices or advertising.       *        For each significant promotion or use, include information on the role of participants and the duration, reach, and outcomes; promotion of the label in mass media, e.g., TV commercials, is highly valued or at major sporting or other events with media coverage.       *        Submit examples of print, radio, television, or direct-mail advertising, as appropriate.

4. Communications on Safer Choice to Consumers and End-Users        *        Describe your Safer Choice-themed outreach or advocacy activities and messaging (e.g., public relations efforts, testimony at government hearings, special events, press releases)       *        Submit noteworthy examples of outreach and advocacy efforts (e.g., innovative use of the Safer Choice label and messaging on your organization's website; brochures or other media with Safer Choice messages and label; development of technology or a computer application that educates the public on and promotes the use of safer products.)       *       Include information on size of audiences, frequency, and reach, and pictorial examples like Web shots or ads.

5.  Innovations in Safer Chemistry and Other Efforts to Advance Safer Choice and Environmental Protection        *        Describe your efforts/successes in developing safer chemicals for use in Safer Choice-labeled products (include number of chemicals in CleanGredients database or used in Safer Choice-labeled products).       *        Discuss your leadership of or participation in activities related to new or existing Safer Choice projects (beyond safer product labeling).       *        Provide examples of your organization's commitment to chemical-risk-reduction activities or other environmental and health protection/stewardship initiatives (e.g., to what extent have you used chemicals listed in CleanGredients in your non-Safer Choice-labeled products? What activities illustrate your commitment to sustainable operations?)

Purchasers and Distributors; Retailers Complete items 3-5

Maximum score per question:

     3. 40      4. 40      5. 20

Supporters; Innovators Complete items 4-5

Maximum score per question:

    Supporters     4. 75     5. 25          Innovators     4. 25     5. 75

SECTION 3: Certification of Application       Please have the appropriate company or organization official (e.g., CEO, vice president for governmental affairs, division head, or other authorized signatory) sign here to verify the accuracy of the application.

Signature of Authorizing Official Date Printed Name and Title Date    I hereby affirm that the contents of this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I am a representative of the company or organization named above and am duly authorized to sign on its behalf.


[Federal Register: October 26, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 206)]
[Notices]
[Page 65623-65624]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

October 19, 2010.
    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
corporate filings:

    Docket Numbers: EC11-9-000.
    Applicants: Tenaska Energy Inc, Kiowa Power Partners, LLC, Tenaska
Alabama II Partners, L.P., Tenaska Gateway Partners LTD, Tenaska
Georgia Partners LP, Tenaska Virginia Partners, L.P., Tyr Acquisition
Company, LLC.
    Description: Tenaska Energy, Inc., et al. Joint Application For
Approval.
    Filed Date: 10/18/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101018-5154.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 8, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: EC11-10-000.
    Applicants: FirstEnergy Generation Corp.
    Description: FirstEnergy Generation Corp. Application for
Authorization Pursuant to Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and
Requests for Waivers of Filing Requirements, Confidential Treatment,
and Expedited Review.
    Filed Date: 10/18/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101018-5206.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 8, 2010.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following exempt
wholesale generator filings:

    Docket Numbers: EG11-6-000.
    Applicants: AES ES Deepwater, LLC.
    Description: Notice of Self-Certification as an Exempt Wholesale
Generator of AES ES Deepwater, LLC.
    Filed Date: 10/19/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101019-5056.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER11-137-000.
    Applicants: PacifiCorp.
    Description: PacifiCorp submits tariff filing per 35: Supplement
Market Power Update to be effective 10/18/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/18/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101018-5163.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 8, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-138-000.
    Applicants: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
    Description: Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.
submits tariff filing per 35: 10-18-10 Clean-Up Compliance to be
effective 7/28/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/18/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101018-5193.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, November 8, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1828-000.
    Applicants: Maine Public Service Company.
    Description: Maine Public Service Company submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii): Interconnection Agreement Filing to be effective 9/
29/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/19/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101019-5070.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1829-000.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc.
    Description: ISO New England Inc. submits tariff filing per
35.13(a)(2)(iii: FCM Conforming Chges. to Appendix A; Ancillary Chges.
to App. A and III.13.6. to be effective 12/19/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/19/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101019-5086.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

    Docket Numbers: ER11-1830-000.
    Applicants: California Independent System Operator Corporation
    Description: California Independent System Operator Corporation
submits tariff filing per 35.13(a)(2)(iii): 2010-10-19 CAISO Generator
Interconnection Procedures Amendment to be effective 12/19/2010.
    Filed Date: 10/19/2010.
    Accession Number: 20101019-5133.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, November 9, 2010.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    As it relates to any qualifying facility filings, the notices of
self-certification [or self-recertification] listed above, do not
institute a proceeding regarding qualifying facility status. A notice
of self-certification [or self-recertification] simply provides
notification that the entity making the filing has determined the
facility named in the notice meets the applicable criteria to be a
qualifying facility. Intervention and/or protest do not lie in dockets
that are qualifying facility self-certifications or self-
recertifications. Any person seeking to challenge such qualifying
facility status may do so by filing a motion pursuant to 18 CFR
292.207(d)(iii). Intervention and protests may be filed in response to
notices of qualifying facility dockets other than self-certifications
and self-recertifications.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://
www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St., NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added

to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with any FERC Online service,
please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll
free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2010-26994 Filed 10-25-10; 8:45 am]
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P-21-0120 Sanitized Support Documents Index:
 P-21-0120 Sanitized Premanufacture Notice (linked)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized Determination Document (linked)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized CHEM Report (attached)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized ECO Report (attached)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized ENG Report (attached)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized EXP Report (attached)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized Fate Report (attached)
 P-21-0120 Sanitized HLTH Report_POST-FOCUS FINAL (attached)


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 141 (Friday, July 22, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44080-44081]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Certification
of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval to renew an information
collection. Regulation generates a need for new designated pilot
examiners and designated airworthiness representatives to support the
certification of new light-sport aircraft, pilots, flight instructors,
and ground instructors.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by September 20, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Scott on<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0690.
    Title: Certification of Airmen for the Operation of Light-Sport
Aircraft.
    Form Numbers: FAA Form 8710-11.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: The Final Rule ``Certification of Aircraft and Airmen
for the Operation of Light-Sport Aircraft'' [69 FR 44771] generated a
need for new designated pilot examiners and designated airworthiness
representatives to support the certification of new light-sport
aircraft, pilots, flight instructors, and ground instructors.
    Respondents: Approximately 57,214 respondents.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 1.27 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 72,582 hours.

ADDRESSES: Send comments to the FAA at the following address: Ms. Carla
Scott, Room 336, Federal Aviation Administration, AES-300, 950 L'Enfant
Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed
collection of

information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the accuracy of the
estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the quality, utility and
clarity of the information collection; and (d) ways that the burden
could be minimized without reducing the quality of the collected
information. The agency will summarize and/or include your comments in
the request for OMB's clearance of this information collection.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2011.
Carla Scott,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, AES-200.
[FR Doc. 2011-18467 Filed 7-21-11; 8:45 am]
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[Notices]
[Page 38067]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2013-0010; OMB No. 1660-0006]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB
Review; Comment Request

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will submit the
information collection abstracted below to the Office of Management and
Budget for review and clearance in accordance with the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The submission will describe the
nature of the information collection, the categories of respondents,
the estimated burden (i.e., the time, effort and resources used by
respondents to respond) and cost, and the actual data collection
instruments FEMA will use.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 25, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the proposed information
collection to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office
of Management and Budget. Comments should be addressed to the Desk
Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency
Management Agency, and sent via electronic mail to
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or
copies of the information collection should be made to Director,
Records Management Division, 1800 South Bell Street, Arlington, VA
20598-3005, facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Collection of Information

    Title: National Flood Insurance Program Policy Forms.
    Type of information collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    Form Titles and Numbers: FEMA Form 086-0-1, Flood Insurance
Application; FEMA Form 086-0-2, Flood Insurance Cancellation/
Nullification Request; FEMA Form 086-0-3, Flood Insurance General
Change Endorsement; FEMA Form 086-0-4, V-Zone Risk Factor Rating Form
and Instructions; and FEMA Form 086-0-5, Flood Insurance Preferred Risk
Policy Application.
    Abstract: In order to provide for the availability of policies for
flood insurance, policies are marketed through the facilities of
licensed insurance agents or brokers in the various States.
Applications from agents or brokers are forwarded to FEMA. Upon receipt
and examination of the application and required premium, FEMA issues
the appropriate Federal flood insurance policy.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households; State, local or Tribal
Government; Business or other for profit; Not-for-profit institutions;
and Farms.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 56,122.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 8,268.
    Estimated Cost: The cost to respondents is $6,500 for engineer or
architect services.

    Dated: June 18, 2013.
Charlene D. Myrthil,
Director, Records Management Division, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
[FR Doc. 2013-15170 Filed 6-24-13; 8:45 am]
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