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The Proposed Rule raises a number of significant issues and questions that are important and relevant to me and my family, as consumers of products that are proposed for regulation under the Proposed Rule. The Proposed Rule asks about one hundred different questions that we want to respond to. I and my family want to provide our thoughts and comments on many of these issues, but our time to devote to researching and providing thoughtful comments on these important questions is very limited. We have already spent many hours researching and dissecting these issues, but they take a lot of time. We know that the FDA took several years to come up with the Proposed Rule, so we do not think it is at all unreasonable to allow the public six months to comment on it. This is our only opportunity, as consumers, to provide our feedback.

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Method 1603: Escherichia coli ( E. coli) in Water by Membrane Filtration Using Modified membrane Thermotolerant Escherichia coli Agar ( Modified mTEC)

September 2002 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Water ( 4303T) 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 EPA 821 R 02 023 Disclaimer The Engineering and Analysis Division, of the Office of Science and Technology, has reviewed and approved this report for publication. The Office of Science and Technology directed, managed, and reviewed the work of DynCorp in preparing this report. Neither the United States Government nor any of its employees, contractors, or their employees make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for any third party s use of or the results of such use of any information, apparatus, product, or process discussed in this report, or represents that its use by such party would not infringe on privately owned rights. This document combines the information previously published in Test Methods for Escherichia coli and Enterococci in Water by the Membrane Filter Procedure ( EPA 600/ 4 85 076) ( Reference 18.6 and Improved Enumeration Methods for the Recreational Water Quality Indicators: Enterococci and Escherichia coli ( EPA/ 821/ R 97/ 004) ( Reference 18.4. Mention of trade names or commercial products does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.

Questions concerning this method or its application should be addressed to:

Robin K. Oshiro Engineering and Analysis Division ( 4303T) U. S. EPA Office of Water, Office of Science and Technology 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 oshiro. robin@ epa. gov 202 566 1075 202 566 1053 ( facsimile) Table of Contents 1.0 Scope and Application ......................................................... 1 2.0 Summary of Method ........................................................... 1 3.0 Definitions................................................................... 1 4.0 Interferences and Contamination ................................................. 1 5.0 Safety ...................................................................... 1 6.0 Equipment and Supplies ........................................................ 2 7.0 Reagents and Standards ........................................................ 3 8.0 Sample Collection, Preservation, and Storage ....................................... 6 9.0 QualityControl ............................................................... 6 10.0 Calibration and Standardization .................................................. 6 11.0 Procedure ................................................................... 6 12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations .................................................. 7 13.0 Method Performance........................................................... 7 14.0 Reporting Results ............................................................. 7 15.0 VerificationProcedure ......................................................... 7 16.0 PollutionPrevention ........................................................... 8 17.0 WasteManagement............................................................ 9 18.0 References................................................................... 9 Method 1603: Escherichia coli ( E. coli) in Water by Membrane Filtration Using Modified membrane Thermotolerant Escherichia coli Agar ( modified mTEC)

September 2002 1.0 Scope and Application 1.1 This method describes a revised Escherichia coli membrane filter ( MF) procedure, a single step method that uses one medium, modified mTEC Agar, and does not require the transfer of the membrane filter to another medium or other substrate. The modified medium contains a chromogen ( 5 bromo 6 chloro 3 indolyl$ D glucuronide), which is catabolized to glucuronic acid and a red or magenta colored compound by E. coli that produce the enzyme $ Dglucuronidase The apparatus and equipment, and sampling, filtration, and verification procedures for this modified mTEC method are identical to those of the original mTEC method. Because the bacterium is a natural inhabitant only of the intestinal tract of warm blooded animals, its presence in water samples is an indication of fecal pollution and the possible presence of enteric pathogens.

1.2 The E. coli test is recommended as a measure of recreational fresh water quality. Epidemiological studies have led to the development of criteria which can be used to promulgate recreational water standards based on established relationships between health effects and water quality. The significance of finding E. coli in recreational fresh water samples is the direct relationship between the density of E. coli and the risk of gastrointestinal illness associated with swimming in the water ( Reference 18.3.

1.3 The test for E. coli can be applied to fresh, estuarine, and marine waters.

1.4 Since a wide range of sample volumes or dilutions can be analyzed by the MF technique, a wide range of E. coli levels in water can be detected and enumerated.

2.0 Summary of Method 2.1 The MF method provides a direct count of E. coli in water based on the development of colonies that grow on the surface of a membrane filter. A water sample is filtered through the membrane, which retains the bacteria. After filtration, the membrane containing the bacteria is placed on a selective and differential medium, modified mTEC Agar, incubated at 35 ± 0.5 ° C for 2 h to resuscitate the injured or stressed bacteria, and then incubated at 44.5 ± 0.2 ° C for 22 h. The modified method eliminates the transfer of the membrane filter to another substrate. The target colonies on modified mTEC agar are red or magenta in color after the incubation period.

3.0 Definitions 3.1 In this method, E. coli are those bacteria which produce red or magenta colonies on the modified mTEC agar.

4.0 Interferences and Contamination 4.1 Water samples containing colloidal or suspended particulate material can clog the membrane filter and prevent filtration, or cause spreading of bacterial colonies which could interfere with identification of target colonies.

5.0 Safety September 2002 Method 1603 5.1 The analyst/ technician must know and observe the normal safety procedures required in a microbiology laboratory while preparing, using, and disposing of cultures, reagents, and materials and while operating sterilization equipment.

5.2 Mouth pipetting is prohibited.

6.0 Equipment and Supplies 6.1 Glass lens with magnification of 2 5x, or stereoscopic microscope.

6.2 Lamp, with a cool, white fluorescent tube.

6.3 Hand tally or electronic counting device.

6.4 Pipet container, stainless steel, aluminum or borosilicate glass, for glass pipets.

6.5 Pipets, sterile, T. D. bacteriological or Mohr, glass or plastic, of appropriate volume.

6.6 Graduated cylinders, 100 1000 mL, covered with aluminum foil or kraft paper and sterile.

6.7 Membrane filtration units ( filter base and funnel), glass, plastic or stainless steel, wrapped with aluminum foil or kraft paper and sterilized.

6.8 Ultraviolet unit for sanitization of the filter funnel between filtrations ( optional).

6.9 Line vacuum, electric vacuum pump, or aspirator for use as a vacuum source. In an emergency or in the field, a hand pump or a syringe equipped with a check valve to prevent the return flow of air, can be used.

6.10 Filter flask, vacuum, usually 1 L, with appropriate tubing. A filter manifold to hold a number of filter bases is optional.

6.11 Flask for safety trap placed between the filter flask and the vacuum source.

6.12 Forceps, straight or curved, with smooth tips to handle filters without damage.

6.13 Ethanol, methanol or isopropanol in a small, wide mouth container, for flame sterilizing forceps.

6.14 Burner, Bunsen or Fisher type, or electric incinerator unit for sterilizing loops and needles.

6.15 Thermometer, checked against a National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) certified thermometer, or one that meets the requirements of NIST Monograph SP 250 23.

6.16 Petri dishes, sterile, plastic, 9 x 50 mm, with tight fitting lids; or 15 x 60 mm, glass or plastic, with loose fitting lids; or 15 x 100 mm.

6.17 Bottles, milk dilution, borosilicate glass, screw cap with neoprene liners, marked at 99 mL for 1: 100 dilutions. Dilution bottles marked at 90 mL or tubes marked at 9 mL may be used for 1: 10 dilutions.

6.18 Flasks, borosilicate glass, screw cap, 250 2000 mL volume.

6.19 Membrane filters, sterile, white, grid marked, 47 mm diameter, with 0.45 ± 0.02 µ m pore size.

September 2002 2 Method 1603 6.20 Inoculation loops, at least 3 mm diameter, and needles, nichrome or platinum wire, 26 B & S gauge, in suitable holders. Sterile disposable applicator sticks or plastic loops are alternatives to inoculation loops.

Note: A platinum loop is required for the cytochrome oxidase test in the verification procedure.

6.21 Incubator maintained at 35 ± 0.5 ° C, with approximately 90% humidity if loose lidded petri dishes are used.

6.22 Waterbath maintained at 44.5 ± 0.5 ° C.

6.23 Waterbath maintained at 50 ° C for tempering agar.

6.24 Test tubes, 20 x 150 mm, borosilicate glass or plastic.

6.25 Test tubes, 10 x 75 mm, borosilicate glass 6.26 Caps, aluminum or autoclavable plastic, for 20 mm diameter test tubes.

6.27 Test tubes screw cap, borosilicate glass, 16 x 125 mm or other appropriate size.

6.28 Filter Paper.

6.29 Whirl Pak ® bags.

7.0 Reagents and Standards 7.1 Purity of Reagents: Reagent grade chemicals shall be used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, reagents shall conform to the specifications of the Committee on Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society ( Reference 18.5). The agar used in preparation of culture media must be of microbiological grade.

7.2 Whenever possible, use commercial culture media as a means of quality control.

7.3 Purity of Water: Reagent water conforming to Specification D1193, reagent water conforming Type II, Annual Book of ASTM Standards ( Reference 18.1).

7.4 Phosphate Buffered Saline 7.4.1 Composition:

Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate 0.58 g Sodium Monohydrogen Phosphate 2.5 g Sodium Chloride 8.5 g Reagent Grade Distilled Water 1.0 L 7.4.2 Preparation: Dissolve the ingredients in 1 L of reagent grade distilled water in a flask , and dispense in appropriate amounts for dilutions in screw cap bottles or culture tubes, and/ or into containers for use as rinse water. Autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Final pH should be 7.4 + 0.2.

7.5 Phosphate Buffered Dilution Water ( References 18.2)

3 September 2002 Method 1603 7.5.1 Composition of Stock Phosphate Buffer Solution:

Phosphate Dihydrogen Phosphate 34.0 g Reagent Grade Distilled Water 500.0 mL Preparation: Adjust the pH of the solution to 7.2 with 1 N NaOH, and bring the volume to 1 L with reagent grade distilled water. Sterilize by filtration or autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min.

7.5.2 Preparation of Stock Magnesium Chloride Solution: Add 38 g anhydrous MgCl2 or 81.1 g MgCl2 C6H2 O to 1 L reagent grade distilled water. Sterilize by filtration or autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min.

7.5.3 Storage of Stock Solutions: After sterilization, store the stock solutions in the refrigerator until used. Handle aseptically. If evidence of mold or other contamination appears, the affected stock solution should be discarded and a fresh solution should be prepared.

7.5.4 Working Phosphate Buffered Dilution Water: Mix 1.25 mL of the stock phosphate buffer and 5 mL of the MgCl2 stock per liter of reagent grade distilled water. Dispense in appropriate amounts for dilutions in screwcap bottles or culture tubes, and/ or into containers for use as rinse water. Autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Final pH should be 7.0 ± 0.2.

7.6 Modified mTEC Agar 7.6.1 Composition:

Protease Peptone # 3 Yeast Extract Lactose NaCl Dipotassium Phosphate Monopotassium Phosphate Sodium Lauryl Sulfate Sodium Desoxycholate Chromogen ( 5 bromo 6 chloro 3 indolyl $ D glucuronide) Agar Reagent Grade Distilled Water 5.0 g 3.0 g 10.0 g 7.5 g 3.3 g 1.0 g 0.2 g 0.1 g 0.5 g 15.0 g 1.0 L 7.6.2 Preparation: Add dry ingredients to 1 L of reagent grade distilled water in a flask, and heat to boiling until the ingredients dissolve. Autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min, and cool in a 50 ° C waterbath. Pour the medium into each 9 x 50 mm culture dish to a 4 5 mm depth ( approximately 4 6 mL), and allow to solidify. Final pH should be 7.3 ± 0.2. Store in a refrigerator.

7.7 Nutrient Agar 7.7.1 Composition:

Peptone 5.0 g Beef Extract 3.0 g Agar 15.0 g Reagent Grade Distilled Water 1.0 L September 2002 4 Method 1603 7.7.2 Preparation: Add dry ingredients to 1 L of reagent grade distilled water, and mix well. Heat to boiling to dissolve the agar completely. Dispense in screwcap tubes, and autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Remove the tubes and slant. Final pH should be 6.8 ± 0.2.

7.8 Tryptic Soy Broth; Trypticase Soy Broth 7.8.1 Composition:

Tryptone or Trypticase Soytone or Phytone Sodium Chloride Dextrose Dipotassium Phosphate Reagent Grade Distilled Water 17.0 g 3.0 g 5.0 g 2.5 g 2.5 g 1.0 L 7.8.2 Preparation: Add dry ingredients to 1 L of reagent grade distilled water. Warm the broth, and mix gently to dissolve the medium completely. Dispense in screw cap tubes, and autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Final pH should be 7.3 ± 0.2.

7.9 Simmons Citrate Agar 7.9.1 Composition:

Magnesium Sulfate Monoammonium Phosphate Dipotassium Phosphate Sodium Citrate Sodium Chloride Brom Thymol Blue Agar Reagent Grade Distilled Water 0.2 g 1.0 g 1.0 g 2.0 g 5.0 g 0.08 g 15.0 g 1.0 L 7.9.2 Preparation: Add dry ingredients to 1 L of reagent grade distilled water. Heat to boiling to dissolve completely. Dispense into screwcap tubes, and autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Cool the tubes and slant. Final pH should be 6.8 ± 0.2.

7.10 Tryptone 1%; Tryptophane Broth 7.10.1 Composition:

Tryptone or Trypticase Peptone 10.0 g Reagent Grade Distilled Water 1.0 L 7.10.2 Preparation: Add the tryptone or trypticase peptone to 1 L or reagent grade distilled water, and heat, mixing until dissolved. Dispense in 5 mL volumes into tubes, and autoclave 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Final pH should be 7.2 ± 0.2.

7.11 EC Broth 7.11.1 Composition:

Tryptose or Trypticase Peptone Lactose Bile Salts no. 3 or Bile Salts Mixture Dipotassium Phosphate Monopotassium Phosphate Sodium Chloride Reagent Grade Distilled Water 20.0 g 5.0 g 1.5 g 4.0 g 1.5 g 5.0 g 1.0 L 5 September 2002 Method 1603 7.11.2 Preparation: Add dry ingredients to 1 L of reagent grade distilled water, and warm to dissolve completely. Dispense into fermentation tubes ( 20 x 150 mm tubes containing inverted 10 x 75 mm vials). Autoclave at 121 ° C ( 15 lb pressure) for 15 min. Final pH should be 6.9 ± 0.2.

7.12 Oxidase Reagent 7.12.1 Composition:

N, N, N , N  tetramethyl D phenylenediamine dihydrochloride, 1% aqueous solution ( 1 g per 100 mL sterile reagent grade distilled water).

7.13 Kovacs Indole Reagent 7.13.1 Composition:

D dimethylaminobenzaldehyde 10.0 g Amyl or Isoamyl Alcohol 150.0 mL Concentrated ( 12 M) Hydrochloric Acid 50.0 mL 7.13.2 Preparation: Dissolve D dimethylaminobenzaldehyde in alcohol, slowly add hydrochloric acid, and mix.

8.0 Sample Collection, Preservation, and Storage 8.1 Sampling procedures are described in detail in the USEPA microbiology methods manual, Section II, A ( Reference 18.2). Adherence to sample preservation procedures and holding time limits is critical to the production of valid data. Samples not collected according to these rules should not be analyzed.

8.1.1 Storage Temperature and Handling Conditions Ice or refrigerate water samples at a temperature of 1 4 ° C during transit to the laboratory. Use insulated containers to assure proper maintenance of storage temperature. Take care that sample bottles are not totally immersed in water during transit or storage.

8.1.2 Holding Time Limitations Examine samples as soon as possible after collection. Do not hold samples longer than 6 h between collection and initiation of analyses.

9.0 Quality Control 9.1 See recommendations on quality control for microbiological analyses in the USEPA microbiology methods manual, Part IV, C ( Reference 18.2).

10.0 Calibration and Standardization 10.1 Check temperatures in incubators daily to ensure operation within stated limits.

10.2 Check thermometers at least annually against a NIST certified thermometer or one that meets the requirements of NIST Monograph SP 250 23. Check mercury columns for breaks.

11.0 Procedure 11.1 Prepare the modified mTEC Agar as directed in section 7.6.

September 2002 6 Method 1603 11.2 Mark the petri dish and report form with the sample identification and volume.

11.3 Place a sterile membrane filter on the filter base, grid side up, and attach the funnel to the base so that the membrane filter is held between the funnel and the base.

11.4 Shake the sample bottle vigorously at least 25 times to distribute the bacteria uniformly, and measure the desired volume of sample or dilution into the funnel.

11.5 Select sample volumes based on previous knowledge of the pollution level, to produce 20 80 E. coli colonies on the membranes. Sample volumes of 1 100 mL are normally tested at half log intervals ( e. g., 100, 30, 10, 3 mL).

11.6 Smaller sample sizes or sample dilutions can be used to minimize the interference of turbidity or for high bacterial densities. Multiple volumes of the same sample or sample dilutions may be filtered, and the results may be combined.

11.7 Filter the sample, and rinse the sides of the funnel at least twice with 20 30 mL of sterile buffered rinse water. Turn off the vacuum, and remove the funnel from the filter base.

11.8 Use sterile forceps to aseptically remove the membrane filter from the filter base, and roll it onto the modified mTEC Agar to avoid the formation of bubbles between the membrane and the agar surface. Reseat the membrane if bubbles occur. Run the forceps around the edge of the filter to be sure that the filter is properly seated on the agar. Close the dish, invert, and incubate 35 ± 0.5 ° C for 2 h.

11.9 After a 2 h incubation at 35 ± 0.5 ° C, transfer the plate to a Whirl Pak ® bag, seal the bag, place the bag with the plate inverted in a test tube rack, and put the rack in a 44.5 ± 0.2 ° C waterbath for 22 24 h.

11.10 After 22 24 h, remove the plate from the waterbath, count and record the number of red or magenta colonies with the aid of an illuminated lens with a 2 5x magnification or a stereoscopic microscope ( See Photo 1).

12.0 Data Analysis and Calculations Use the following general rules to calculate the E. coli count per 100 mL of sample:

12.1 Select the membrane filter with an acceptable number of magenta or red colonies ( 20 80), and calculate the number of E. coli per 100 mL according to the following general formula:

Number of E. coli colonies E. coli/ 100 mL = X 100 Volume of sample filtered ( mL)

12.2 See the USEPA microbiology methods manual, Part II, Section C, 3.5, for general counting rules ( Reference 18.2).

12.3 Reporting Results 12.3.1 There should be at least three volumes filtered per sample. Report the results as E. coli per 100 mL of sample.

13.0 Method Performance 13.1 The false positive and false negative rates, reported for various environmental water samples, were < 1% and 4%, respectively.

14.0 Reporting Results 7 September 2002 Method 1603 14.1 There should be at least three volumes filtered per sample. Report the results as E. coli per 100 mL of sample.

15.0 Verification Procedure 15.1 Red or magenta colonies can be verified as E. coli. Verification of colonies may be required in evidence gathering and is also recommended as a means of quality control for the initial use of the test and for changes in sample sites, lots of commercial media, or major ingredients in media compounded in the laboratory. The verification procedure follows.

Photo 1. Escherichia coli colonies on modified mTEC agar. E. coli colonies are red to magenta.

15.2 Using a sterile inoculation loop, transfer growth from the centers of at least 10 well isolated colonies to Nutrient Agar plates or slants and to Trypticase Soy Broth. Incubate the agar and broth cultures for 24 h at 35 ± 0.5 ° C.

15.3 After incubation, remove a loopful of growth from the Nutrient Agar slant with a platinum loop, and deposit it on the surface of a piece of filter paper that has been saturated with freshly prepared Cytochrome Oxidase Reagent. If the spot where the bacteria were deposited turns deep purple within 15 seconds, the test is positive.

15.4 Transfer growth from the Trypticase Soy Broth tube to Simmons Citrate Agar, Tryptone Broth, and an EC Broth fermentation tube.

15.4.1 Incubate the Simmons Citrate Agar and Tryptone Broth for 48 h at 35 ± 0.5 ° C.

15.4.2 Incubate the EC Broth at 44.5 ± 0.2 ° C in a waterbath for 24 h. The water level must be above the level of the EC Broth in the tube.

15.4.3 Add 0.5 mL of Kovacs Indole Reagent to the 48 h Tryptone Broth culture, and shake the tube gently. A positive test for indole is indicated by a deep red color which develops in the alcohol layer on top of the broth.

15.4.4 E. coli is EC gas positive, indole positive, and oxidase negative, and does not utilize citrate ( i. e., the medium remains green).

15.5 Alternately, commercially available multi test identification systems may be used to verify colonies. Inoculate the colonies into an identification system for Enterobacteriaceae that includes lactose fermentation, F nitrophenyl$ D galactopyranoside ( ONPG), and cytochrome oxidase test reactions.

September 2002 8 Method 1603 16.0 Pollution Prevention 16.1 The solutions and reagents used in this method pose little threat to the environment when recycled and managed properly.

16.2 Solutions and reagents should be prepared in volumes consistent with laboratory use to minimize the volume of expired materials to be disposed.

17.0 Waste Management 17.1 It is the laboratory's responsibility to comply with all federal, state, and local regulations governing waste management, particularly the biohazard and hazardous waste identification rules and land disposal restrictions, and to protect the air, water, and land by minimizing and controlling all releases from fume hoods and bench operations. Compliance with all sewage discharge permits and regulations is also required.

17.2 Samples, reference materials, and equipment known or suspected to have viable E. coli attached or contained must be sterilized prior to disposal.

17.3 Samples preserved with HCl to pH < 2 are hazardous and must be neutralized before being disposed, or must be handled as hazardous waste.

17.4 For further information on waste management, consult   The Waste Management Manual for Laboratory Personnel  and   Less Is Better: Laboratory Chemical Management for Waste Reduction,  both available from the American Chemical Society's Department of Government Relations and Science Policy, 1155 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036.

18.0 References 18.1 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol. 11.01, American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

18.2 Bordner R., J. A. Winter, P. V. Scarpino ( eds.). 1978. Microbiological methods for Monitoring the Environment: Water and Wastes, EPA 600/ 8 78 017. Office of Research and Development, USEPA.

18.3 Cabelli, V. J., A. P. Dufour, M. A. Levin, L. J. McCabe, and P. W. Haberman. 1979. Relationship of Microbial Indicators to Health Effects at Marine Bathing Beaches. Am. J. Public Health. 69: 690 696.

18.4 Improved Enumeration Methods for the Recreational Water Quality Indicators: Enterococci and Escherichia coli. 2000. EPA/ 821/ R 97/ 004. Office of Science and Technology, Washington D. C.

18.5 Reagent Chemicals, American Chemical Society Specifications, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC. For suggestions of the testing of reagents not listed by the American Chemical Society, see Analar Standards for Laboratory Chemicals, BDH Ltd., Poole, Dorset, UK and the United States Pharmacopeia.

18.6 Test methods for Escherichia coli and Enterococci in Water by the Membrane Filter Procedure. 1985. EPA 600/ 4 85/ 076. Environmental Monitoring and Support Laboratory, Cincinnati, USEPA.

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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Virginia; Removal of Two Operating Permits and a Consent Agreement for
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if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and publishes its
reasons for so finding or as to which the self-regulatory organization
consents, the Commission shall either approve the proposed rule change,
disapprove the proposed rule change, or institute proceedings to
determine whether the proposed rule change should be disapproved. The
45th day for this filing is September 9, 2012. The Commission is
extending this 45-day time period.
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period
within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has
sufficient time to consider this proposed rule change, which would
increase the position and exercise limits for EEM options.
    Accordingly, the Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\5\ designates October 24, 2012 as the date by which the Commission
should either approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to
determine whether to disapprove, the proposed rule change (File No. SR-
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Kevin M. O'Neill,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP96-320-066]

Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP; Notice of Negotiated Rate Filing

April 6, 2006.
    Take notice that on March 31, 2006, Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP
(Gulf South) filed with the Commission a negotiated rate contract
between Gulf South and Centerpoint Energy Resources Corp.,
(Centerpoint), Contract No. 33487, effective April 1, 2006.
    Gulf South states it has served copies of this filing upon all
parties on the official service list created by the Secretary in this
proceeding.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest this filing 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). 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. Any person wishing to become a party must file a notice of
intervention or motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices,
motions, or protests must be filed in accordance with the provisions of
Section 154.210 of the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210).
Anyone filing an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on
or before the intervention or protest date need not serve motions to
intervene or protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov.
 Persons unable to file electronically should submit an

original and 14 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the

``eLibrary'' link and is 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>.

Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
 [FR Doc. E6-5455 Filed 4-12-06; 8:45 am]

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20140 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 79 / Thursday, April 24, 2003 / Notices 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. Respondents/ Affected Entities: Entities affected by this action are product manufacturers which are Partners in EPA's ENERGY STAR program. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,143. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 129,623. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $ 8,245,116 includes $ 346,667 annualized capital and $ 153,570 O& M costs.

Dated: April 11, 2003. Oscar Morales, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [ FR Doc. 03   10166 Filed 4   23   03; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560   50   P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OW   2002   0065; FRL   7487   8]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission of EPA ICR No. 0226.17 ( OMB No. 2040   0086) to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act ( 44 U. S. C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the following Information Collection Request ( ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB) for review and approval: Applications for NPDES Discharge Permits and the Sewage Sludge Management Permits. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 27, 2003. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Faulk, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management, Mail Code 4203M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202   564   0768; fax number: ( 202) 564   6431; e mail address: faulk. jack@ epa. gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On January 10, 2003 ( 68 FR 1454), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8( d). EPA received no comments. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. OW   2003   0065, which is available for public viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center ( EPA/ DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. 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 ( 202) 566   1744, and the telephone number for the Water Docket is ( 202) 566   2426. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets ( EDOCKET) at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket. Use EDOCKET to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select `` search,'' then key in the docket ID number identified above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice, and according to the following detailed instructions: ( 1) Submit your comments to EPA online using EDOCKET ( our preferred method), by e mail to owdocket epa. gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Docket, Mail Code: 4101T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, and ( 2) mail your comments to OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget ( OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. EPA's policy is that public comments, whether submitted electronically or in paper, will be made available for public viewing in EDOCKET as EPA receives them and without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, CBI, or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment that is placed in EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including the copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA's Federal Register notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 ( May 31, 2002), or go to http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket. Title: Applications for NPDES Discharge Permits and the Sewage Sludge Management Permit ( OMB Control Number 2040   0086, EPA ICR Number 0226.17). This is a request to renew an existing approved collection that is scheduled to expire on April 30, 2003. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. Abstract: This ICR calculates the burden and costs associated with permit applications for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES) discharges and sewage sludge management activities. EPA and States use the data contained in applications and supplemental information requests to set appropriate permit conditions, issue permits, and assess permit compliance. EPA maintains national applications information in databases, which assist permit writers in determining permit conditions. Depending on the application form they are using, applicants may be required to supply information about their facilities, discharges, treatment systems, sewage sludge use and disposal practices, pollutant sampling data, or other relevant information. In its burden and cost calculations, this ICR includes requests for information supplemental to permit applications. Application information is necessary to obtain an NPDES or sewage sludge permit. This ICR also includes the development of a storm water pollution prevent plan as part of the requirements for the multisector general permit, for industrial activities. 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 VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 18: 45 Apr 23, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\ FR\ FM\ 24APN1. SGM 24APN1 20141 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 79 / Thursday, April 24, 2003 / Notices control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 4.8 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. Respondents/ Affected Entities: Publicly owned treatment works ( POTWs), privately owned treatment works, new and existing industrial manufacturing and commercial discharger, storm water dischargers, treatment works treating domestic sewage ( TWTDS), and States and territories. Estimated Number of Respondents: 291,898. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 1,398,737 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $ 53,546,024, includes $ 0 annualized capital or O& M costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is a decrease of 639,957 hours in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. This decrease in the applicant respondent and NPDES authorized state burden is due to a reduction in the burden associated with existing storm water permittees updating rather than developing Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans.

Dated: April 10, 2003.

Oscar Morales,

Director, Collection Strategies Division. [ FR Doc. 03   10167 Filed 4   23   03; 8: 45 am]

BILLING CODE 6560   50   M ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ OECA   2003   0003; FRL   7487   9]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission of EPA ICR No. 1061.09, OMB No. 2060   0037 to OMB for Approval; Comment Request AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice.

SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act ( 44 U. S. C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the following Information Collection Request ( ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget ( OMB) for review and approval: NSPS for the Phosphate Fertilizer Industry ( 40 CFR part 60, subparts T, U, V, W, and X), OMB Control No. 2060   0037, EPA ICR No. 1061.09. This ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before May 27, 2003. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Learia Williams, Compliance Assessment and Media Programs Division ( Mail Code 2223A), Office of Compliance, United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: ( 202) 564   4113; fax number: ( 202) 564   0050; e mail address: williams. learia@ epa. gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On September 26, 2002 ( 67 FR 60672), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8( d). EPA received no comments. EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID Number OECA   2003   0003, which is available for public viewing at the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center in the EPA Docket Center ( EPA/ DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. 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 ( 202) 566   1744, and the telephone number for the Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center Docket is: ( 202) 566   1514. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA Dockets ( EDOCKET) at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket. Use EDOCKET to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the public 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 above. Any comments related to this ICR should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice, and according to the following detailed instructions: ( 1) Submit your comments to EPA online using EDOCKET ( our preferred method), by e mail to docket. oeca@ epa. gov, or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 2201T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and ( 2) mail your comments to OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget ( OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503. EPA's policy is that public comment, whether submitted electronically or on paper, will be available for public viewing in EDOCKET, as EPA receives them without change, unless the comment contains copyrighted material, Confidential Business Information ( CBI), or other information whose public disclosure is restricted by statute. When EPA identifies a comment containing copyrighted material, EPA will provide a reference to that material in the version of the comment placed in EDOCKET. The entire printed comment, including copyrighted material, will be available in the public docket. Although identified as an item in the official docket, information claimed as CBI, or whose disclosure is otherwise restricted by statute, is not included in the official public docket, and will not be available for public viewing in EDOCKET. For further information about the electronic docket, see EPA's notice describing the electronic docket at 67 FR 38102 ( May 31, 2002), or go to http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket. Title: NSPS for the Phosphate Fertilizer Industry ( 40 CFR part 60, subparts T, U, V, W, and X), OMB Control No. 2060   0037, EPA ICR No. 1061.09. This is a request to renew an existing, approved collection that is scheduled to expire on June 30, 2003. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. Abstract: The NSPS for the Phosphate Fertilizer Industry, published at 40 CFR part 60, subparts T, U, V, W, and X,

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0011; FRL-9919-13]

Pesticide Product Registration; Receipt of Applications for New
Uses

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has received applications to register pesticide products
containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered
pesticide products. Pursuant to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and
opportunity to comment on these applications.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 9, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0011 and the File Symbol of interest as
shown in

the body of this document, by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer McLain, Antimicrobials
Division (AD) (7510P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or Susan Lewis, Registration Division
(RD) (7505P), main telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>The mailing address for each contact person is:
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. As part of the
mailing address, include the contact person's name, division, and mail
code. The division to contact is listed at the end of each application
summary.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

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

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.

II. Registration Applications

    EPA has received applications to register pesticide products
containing active ingredients not included in any currently registered
pesticide products. Pursuant to the provisions of FIFRA section
3(c)(4), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to
comment on these applications. Notice of receipt of these applications
does not imply a decision by the Agency on these applications.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbol: 84542-RU. Docket ID
number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0478. Applicant: Cupron, Inc. 12208 Quinque
Lane, Clifton, Virginia 20124. Active ingredient: Cuprous Oxide.
Product type: Antimicrobial. Proposed Use(s): Materials Preservative
for Drinking Water Systems. Contact: AD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbol: 352-856, 352-857, 352-
859, 352-860. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0357. Applicant: E.I.
du Pont de Nemours & Company, 1007 Market St., Wilmington, DE 19898.
Active ingredient: Cyantraniliprole. Product Type: Insecticide.
Proposed Uses: Berry, low growing, except strawberry, subgroup 13-07H;
peanut; soybean; strawberry; tobacco; vegetable, foliage of legume,
group 7; vegetable, leaves of root and tuber, group 2; vegetable,
legume, dried shelled pea and bean except soybean, subgroup 6C;
vegetable, legume, edible podded, subgroup 6A; vegetable, legume,
succulent shelled pea and bean, subgroup 6B; vegetable, root, except
sugar beet, subgroup 1B. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbol: 100-811. Docket ID Number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0506. Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, 410
Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active ingredient: Cyprodinil.
Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Stone Fruit Crop Group 12-12;
artichoke; pomegranate. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbol: 100-828. Docket ID Number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0506. Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, 410
Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active ingredient: Cyprodinil.
Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Stone Fruit Crop Group 12-12;
Artichoke; acerola; feijoa; guava; jaboticaba; passionfruit; starfruit;
wax jambu. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbol: 100-953. Docket ID Number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0506. Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC, 410
Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active ingredient: Cyprodinil/
Fludioxonil. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Acerola; feijoa;
guava; jaboticaba; passionfruit; starfruit; wax jambu; pomegranates
(post-harvest). Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbol: 100-1317. Docket ID
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0506. Applicant: Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC,
410 Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active ingredient: Cyprodinil/
Difenoconazole. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Stone Fruit
Crop Group 12-12; Artichoke. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbol: 352-503, 352-515 and
352-672. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0552. Applicant: Du Pont
Crop Protection, Stine-Haskell Research Center, P.O. Box 30, Newark,
Delaware

19714-0030. Active ingredient: Esfenvalerate. Product Type:
Insecticide. Proposed Uses: Oilseed Crop Group 20. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbol: 100-758; 100-759.
Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0496. Applicant: Syngenta Crop
Protection, LLC, 410 Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active
ingredient: Fludioxonil. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses:
Rapeseed crop subgroup 20A, except Flax Seed. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbol: 100-759; 100-1242.
Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0496. Applicant: Syngenta Crop
Protection, LLC, 410 Swing Road, Greensboro, NC 27419. Active
ingredient: Fludioxonil. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Carrot
(post-harvest); Stone Fruit Group 12-12. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbol: 4787-55; 4787-61;
67760-75; 67760-120; 67760-REA. Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0482.
Applicant: Cheminova A/S, c/o Cheminova, Inc., 1600 Wilson Blvd., Suite
700, Arlington, VA 22209-2510. Active Ingredient: Flutriafol. Product
Type: Fungicide. Proposed Use: Brassica, head and stem, Subgroup 5A;
Brassica, leafy greens, Subgroup 5B; leaf petioles, Subgroup 4B; leafy
greens, Subgroup 4A, except head lettuce; head lettuce; radicchio;
sorghum. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Numbers/EPA File Symbols: 7969-226, 7969-270.
Docket ID Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0607. Applicant: BASF Corporation; 26
Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. Active ingredient:
Metaflumizone. Product Type: Insecticide. Proposed Uses: Granular fire
ant bait for use in pome fruit and stone fruit nurseries and orchards.
Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbols: 62719-437. Docket ID
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0591. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330
Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Product Name: Methoxyfenozide
Technical. Active Ingredient: Insecticide, Methoxyfenozide at 98.2%.
Proposed Use: Chives, Stone Fruit Group 12-12 (except plum) and Tree
Nut Group 14-12. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbols: 62719-442. Docket ID
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0591. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLC, 9330
Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Product Name: Intrepid 2F.
Active Ingredient: Insecticide, Methoxyfenozide at 22.6%. Proposed Use:
Chives, Stone Fruit Group 12-12 (except plum) and Tree Nut Group 14-12.
Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbols: 62719-394, 62719-578.
Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0680. Applicant: Dow AgroSciences
LLC, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268. Active ingredient:
Pronamide (Propyzamide). Product type: Herbicide. Proposed Use(s):
Lettuce leaf. Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbols: 43813-32. Docket ID
Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0530. Applicant: Janssen PMP, Janssen
Pharmaceutica NV, 1125 Trenton-Harbourton Road, Titusville, NJ 08560.
Active Ingredient: Pyrimethanil. Product Type: Fungicide. Proposed Use:
Pomegranate (post-harvest). Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbol: 71185-4. Docket ID Number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0134. Applicant: Geo Logic Corporation, P.O. Box 3091,
Tequesta, FL 33469. Active ingredient: Streptomycin. Product Type:
Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Tomato, Grapefruit, Pome Fruit Group 11-10.
Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number/EPA File Symbol: 80990-4. Docket ID Number:
EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0134. Applicant: AgroSource, Inc., P.O. Box 3091,
Tequesta, FL 33469. Active ingredient: Streptomycin. Product Type:
Fungicide. Proposed Uses: Tomato, Grapefruit, Pome Fruit Group 11-10.
Contact: RD.
    EPA Registration Number(s)/EPA File Symbols: 264-776, 264-826, and
264-1090. Docket ID number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0709. Applicant: Bayer Crop
Science, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014, RTP, NC 27709. Active
ingredient: Trifloxystrobin. Product type: Fungicide. Proposed Use(s):
Leafy greens (crop subgroup 4A), Leafy petioles (crop subgroup 4B),
Head and stem brassica vegetables (crop subgroup 5A), Leafy brassica
greens (crop subgroup 5B), Tuberous and corm vegetables (crop subgroup
1C), Small fruit vine climbing subgroup except fuzzy kiwifruit (crop
subgroup 13-07F), Low growing berries (crop subgroup 13-07G), Herbs
(crop subgroup 19A), and Spices (subgroup 19B) except black pepper.
Contact: RD.

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.

    Dated: December 3, 2014.
Susan Lewis,
Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
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Subject:	Minutes of the 5/20/2009 ChemSAC Meeting

To:		HED’s Chemistry Interest Group

From:		HED’s Chemistry Science Advisory Council

Attendance:	Tom Bloem, Lee Cheng, Bill Cutchin, Nancy Dodd, Mike
Doherty, Will Donovan (Chair), George Kramer, Julie Langsdale, Rick
Loranger, Dennis McNeilly, Thurston Morton, Meheret Negussie, Laura
Nollen, Christine Olinger (Minutes), Debra Rate, Bernie Schneider, Dave
Soderberg,.  IR-4 Teleconference: Bill Barney, and Kathryn Homa.  PMRA
Teleconference: Jennifer Selwyn

1.  Approve 4/29/09 minutes.

These minutes had been previously discussed, but Will wanted additional
comments from Rick Loranger on penthiopyrad.  Rick had not had
sufficient time to review, but will send comments to Will directly.
There was further discussion on the geographical representation for item
3, the corn field trials for ULV formulations of azoxystrobin.  The
registrant wants to conduct all trials in Georgia.  The ChemSAC
concurred with the registrant proposal, provided that the three trials
are truly independent.  For example, they shouldn’t prepare one batch
of tank mix and apply it to three adjacent fields.

2.  Miscellaneous ChemSAC Announcements

The alphabetical food and feed vocabulary available at   HYPERLINK
"http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/foodfeed"
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/foodfeed  has recently been updated.
Bernie also noted that Canada has recently updated their crop groups, so
he hopes to add the French names to the US food/feed vocabulary.  A
summary table prepared by D. Rate (ARIA) summarizing the uses of
chlorantraniliprole, and related SAC decisions, has been posted on the
ChemSAC database.  ChemSAC members are encouraged to review this table
and provide any recommendations for changes to the SAC.

3.  S- metolachlor and diquat dibromide use on Calendula officinalis:
Food/Non-food decision (K. Homa, IR-4).

IR-4 has received a request from Neal Boughton, the Director of Agronomy
for Technology Crops Ltd., based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for
the use of S-metolachlor (PR# 10280) and diquat dibromide (PR# 10281) on
Calendula officinalis.  Calendula officinalis, more commonly known as
English Marigold, or Calendula, is an annual flower that originated in
southern Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean area.  Currently, this
plant is widely grown in the United States.  This plant, with its large
yellow to orange composite flowers, is also widely used as an
ornamental.  A member of the Asteraceae family, Calendula can also be
used for medicinal aids and food purposes including garnishes,
flavorings and colorings.  In addition, Calendula has recently gained
popularity as an oilseed crop for industrial use.  Oil from the
Calendula can be used in a number of valuable non-food use products
including paints, coatings and some industrial nylon products.  It can
also be used as a replacement for Tung oil.

Due to the success of Calendula in Europe, contract production of
Calendula is beginning in the United States and Canada.  Currently,
Technology Crops Ltd, a company that contracts the growing of many
specialty oil crops including high oleic sunflowers and high erucic acid
rapeseed, is looking to contract the production of Calendula in the
state of Minnesota.  S-metolachlor is needed to control weeds during the
growing season and diquat is needed as a dessicant to facilitate
harvest.

According to IR-4, the Calendula crops grown in Minnesota will be grown
for non-food use only.  The oil will be extracted from the harvested
seed and no component of the oil or residual meal will enter the human
or animal food chain.  Meal will either be used for soil improvement
purposes or will be incinerated.  Therefore, IR-4 is requesting non-food
use status for the use of S-metolachlor and diquat on Calendula.

Bernie has reviewed the Technology Crops Ltd. contract and agrees that
the controls are sufficient to ensure that treated Calendula will not
enter the human or livestock food chain.  Based on the presumed
effectiveness of the contract controls, the SAC recommended that IR-4
plan for a Special Local Needs (SLN) 24(c) registration in Minnesota,
but should first ensure that application rates are not higher than uses
on registered crops, to ensure that the existing rotational crop data,
for both S-metolachlor and diquat dibromide, will support this use.

4.  Revisions to Crop Group 20:  Oilseeds (B. Schneider)

Bernie Schneider presented a proposed revision to Crop Group 20, adding
Calendula officinalis (aka Calendula) as a member of this group, as well
as the Sunflowers subgroup.  It is an opportune time, as there is
interest in this crop as noted in item 3 above, and establishment of
Crop Group 20 previously discussed in ChemSAC will be published in the
Federal Register shortly (ChemSAC minutes of 2/20/2007).

As noted above, oil from Calendula seeds has industrial, food, and
cosmetic uses.  Pest pressures are likely to be similar as other
oilseeds.  Currently Calendula is grown in Minnesota, but expansion to
other states with oil processing facilities is likely.  PMRA noted that
Calendula is being grown in several provinces in Canada, but has not yet
been added to the Canadian crop groups.

The ChemSAC concurred with Bernie’s proposal to add Calendula
officinalis to the oilseed crop group 20.  PMRA is currently amending
their directives for crop groups 8 and 11, and they hope to modify their
directive for crop group 20 at the same time or shortly thereafter.

5.  Approve/edit 5/13/09 minutes.

C. Olinger recommended adding a clarifying sentence to the item on
endothall.  There is an apparent discrepancy between the statement in
the second paragraph on the use of treated water for irrigation and the
statement in the third paragraph recommending against treatment of
irrigation ponds.

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2013-0767]
RIN 1625-AA87

Security Zone, Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore's Inner Harbor;
Baltimore, MD

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone
encompassing certain waters of Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore's Inner
Harbor, at Baltimore, Maryland. This action is necessary to safeguard
persons and property, and prevent terrorist acts or incidents. This
rule prohibits vessels and people from entering the security zone and
requires vessels and persons in the security zone to depart the
security zone, unless granted permission from the Coast Guard Captain
of the Port Baltimore or his designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective on September 5, 2013.

ADDRESSES: Documents mentioned in this preamble are part of docket
[USCG-2013-0767]. To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type the
docket number in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rulemaking. You may also
visit the Docket Management Facility in Room W12-140 on the ground
floor of the Department of Transportation West Building, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Mr. Ronald L. Houck, at Sector Baltimore Waterways
Management Division, Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing or submitting
material to the docket, call Barbara Hairston, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Table of Acronyms

DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Regulatory History and Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(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 is impractical and contrary to
public interest to delay the effective date of this rule. The Coast
Guard was unable to publish a NPRM and hold a comment period for this
rulemaking due to the short time period between event planners
notifying the Coast Guard of details concerning the event, on August 9,
2013, and publication of this security zone. As such, it is
impracticable to provide a full comment period due to lack of time.
Furthermore, delaying the effective date of this security zone would be
contrary to the public interest given the high risk of injury and
damage during a large public gathering.
    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. Due to the need for immediate
action, the restriction of vessel traffic is necessary to protect life,
property and the environment, therefore, a 30-day notice period is
impractical. Delaying the effective date would be contrary to the
security zone's intended objectives of protecting a large gathering of
the public, as it would introduce vulnerability to the maritime safety
and security of the general public.

B. Basis and Purpose

    The National Football League, of New York, NY, will sponsor the
``NFL Kickoff Event'', a highly-publicized celebration located at
Baltimore, MD, scheduled on September 5, 2013. The activity begins at
7:30 p.m. with venue access granted at 6 p.m. During this event, a
large gathering of the public is expected to take place along the
promenade in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. Activities associated with this
event include a nationally-televised live music concert and fireworks
display launched from barges, located in navigable waterways within the
Captain of the Port's Area of Responsibility.
    The Coast Guard has given each Coast Guard Captain of the Port the
ability to implement comprehensive port security regimes designed to
safeguard human life, vessels, and waterfront facilities while still
sustaining the flow of commerce. The Captain of the Port Baltimore is
establishing this security zone to protect a large gathering of the
general public, mitigate potential terrorist acts, and enhance public
and maritime safety and security in order to safeguard life, property,
and the environment on or near the navigable waters.

C. Discussion of the Final Rule

    Through this regulation, the Coast Guard will establish a security
zone. The security zone will be in effect from 5 p.m. until 11:59 p.m.
on September 5, 2013. The security zone will include all navigable
waters of Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, from shoreline to
shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from position latitude
39[deg] 17'03.41'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'28.35'' W southerly to
position latitude 39[deg]16'58.24'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'27.59'' W,
located along the waterfront at Baltimore, MD (datum NAD 1983). This
location is entirely within the Area of Responsibility of the Captain
of the Port Baltimore, as set forth at 33 CFR 3.25-15.
    This rule requires any unauthorized persons in the regulated area
at the time this security zone is in effect to immediately proceed out
of the zone. Except for vessels at berth, mooring, or at anchor, this
rule temporarily requires all vessels in the designated security zone
as defined by this rule to immediately depart the security zone. Entry
into this security zone is prohibited, unless specifically authorized
by the Captain of the Port Baltimore. U.S. Coast Guard personnel will
be provided to prevent the movement of unauthorized persons into the
zone. Federal, state, and local agencies may assist the Coast Guard in
the enforcement of this rule. The Coast Guard will issue Notices to
Mariners to further publicize the security zone and notify the public
of changes in the status of the zone. Such notices will continue until
the event is complete.

D. Regulatory Analyses

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

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a significant regulatory action under section 3(f)
of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory

Planning and Review, as supplemented by Executive Order 13563,
Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, and does not require an
assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of
Executive Order 12866 or under section 1 of Executive Order 13563. The
Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it under those Orders.
Although this security zone restricts vessel traffic through the
affected area, the effect of this regulation will not be significant
due to the limited size and duration of the regulated area. In
addition, notifications will be made to the maritime community so
mariners may adjust their plans accordingly.

2. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. 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. This rule would affect the following entities, some of
which might be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels
intending to operate, transit through or anchor within the security
zone during the enforcement period. The security zone will not have a
significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities
for the following reasons. The security zone is of limited size and
duration. Although the security zone would apply to the entire width of
the harbor, traffic would be allowed to pass through the zone with the
permission of the Captain of the Port. Before the effective period,
maritime advisories will be widely available to the maritime community.

3. Assistance for Small Entities

    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
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT,
above.
    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.

4. 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).

5. Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and determined
that this rule does not have implications for federalism.

6. Protest Activities

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

7. 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.

8. Taking of Private Property

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

9. Civil Justice Reform

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

10. Protection of Children

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

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This rule does not have tribal implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial direct effect on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities
between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

12. Energy Effects

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

13. Technical Standards

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

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (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 establishing a temporary security zone.
This rule is categorically excluded from further review under paragraph
34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the Commandant Instruction. An environmental
analysis checklist supporting this determination and a Categorical
Exclusion Determination are available in the docket where indicated
under ADDRESSES. We seek any comments or information that may lead to
the

discovery of a significant environmental impact from this rule.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165-- REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703;
50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5; Pub.
L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T05-0767 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T05-0767  Security Zone, Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore's Inner
Harbor; Baltimore, MD.

    (a) Location. The following area is a security zone: all waters of
Baltimore Harbor, Baltimore's Inner Harbor, from shoreline to
shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from position latitude
39[deg]17'03.41'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'28.35'' W southerly to
position latitude 39[deg]16'58.24'' N, longitude 076[deg]36'27.59'' W,
located along the waterfront at Baltimore, MD. All coordinates refer to
datum NAD 1983.
    (b) Regulations. The general security zone regulations found in 33
CFR 165.33 apply to the security zone created by this temporary Sec.
165.T05.0767.
    (1) All persons are required to comply with the general regulations
governing security zones found in 33 CFR 165.33.
    (2) Entry into or remaining in this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port Baltimore. Vessels
already at berth, mooring, or anchor at the time the security zone is
implemented do not have to depart the security zone. All vessels
underway within this security zone at the time it is implemented are to
depart the zone.
    (3) Persons desiring to transit the area of the security zone must
first obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port Baltimore or
his designated representative. To seek permission to transit the area,
the Captain of the Port Baltimore and his designated representatives
can be contacted at telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER> or on Marine Band
Radio, VHF-FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The Coast Guard vessels enforcing
this section can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM channel 16
(156.8 MHz). Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, or other
Federal, State, or local agency vessel, by siren, radio, flashing
light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as
directed. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply
with the instructions of the Captain of the Port Baltimore or his
designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to
maintain a safe course while within the zone.
    (4) Enforcement. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol
and enforcement of the zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
    (c) Definitions. As used in this section:
    Captain of the Port Baltimore means the Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
Sector Baltimore, Maryland or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or
petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act
on his behalf.
    Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the
Port Baltimore to assist in enforcing the security zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section.
    (d) Effective period. This rule is effective from 5 p.m. until
11:59 p.m. on September 5, 2013.
    (e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 5 p.m.
until 11:59 p.m. on September 5, 2013.

    Dated: August 15, 2013.
M.M. Dean,
Commander, U. S. Coast Guard, Acting Captain of the Port Baltimore.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 7, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18615-18616]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP15-14-001]

Texas Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on March 30, 2015, Texas Gas Transmission, LLC
(Texas Gas) filed an amendment, pursuant to section 7(c) of the Natural
Gas Act and Part 157 of the Commission's Regulations, for the Southern
Indiana Market Lateral Project extending from Henderson County,
Kentucky to Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. The application of the
Southern Indiana Market Lateral Project was originally filed on
November 12, 2014 in Docket No. CP15-14-000. The amended filing may be
viewed on the web at http://www.ferc.gov using the ``eLibrary'' link.
Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket
number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call toll-free,<PHONE_NUMBER> or TYY,
(202) 502-8659.
    Any questions regarding this application should be directed to J.
Kyle Stephens, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Rates, Texas Gas
Transmission, LLC, 9 Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, and email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Texas Gas states that one of two new proposed industrial customers
decided to cancel its participation in the project. To accommodate this
change, Texas Gas proposes (1) to construct and operate an
approximately 30.6-mile, 10-inch-diameter pipeline lateral with a
capacity of 53.5 MMcf/day, instead of the originally proposed
approximately 29.9 miles, 20-inch-diameter pipeline with a capacity of
166 MMcf/day; and (2) to remove the proposed construction of the
metering facilities designed to serve the departing prospective
customer. No new landowners are affected by the amended project. The
cost of the amended project is approximately $63 million instead of
$79.7 million as originally proposed.
    There are two ways to become involved in the Commission's review of
this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by
becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or
before the comment date stated below, file with the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426, a
motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or
385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person
obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by
the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all
documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must
submit 5 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a
copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only
parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders
in the proceeding.
    However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have
comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with
the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and
two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project.
The Commission will consider these comments in determining the
appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will
not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission's
rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project
provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly
involved in the protest.
    Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of
this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments
to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be
placed on the Commission's environmental mailing list, will receive
copies of any mailed environmental documents, and will be notified of
any meetings associated with the Commission's environmental review
process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies
of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party
commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other
parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of
environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the
right to seek court review of the Commission's final order.
    Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed
electronically via the internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission strongly encourages
electronic filings.
    Comment Date: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on April 22, 2015.

    Dated: April 1, 2015.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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