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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project Nos. 2808-011; 2809-026; 3562-020; 4202-020; 11132-025; 11472-
057; 11482-027; 11566-017]

Ridgewood Maine Hydro Partners, L.P.; KEI (Maine) Power
Management (I) LLC; KEI (Maine) Power Management (II) LLC; KEI (Maine)
Power Management (III) LLC; KEI (Maine) Power Management (IV) LLC;
Notice of Application for Transfer of Licenses, and Soliciting Comments
and Motions To Intervene

August 18, 2009.
    On July 30, 2009, Ridgewood Maine Hydro Partners, L.P. (Transferor)
and KEI (Maine) Power Management (I) LLC, KEI (Maine) Power Management
(II) LLC, KEI (Maine) Power Management (III) LLC, and KEI (Maine) Power
Management (IV) LLC, all wholly owned subsidiaries of KEI (USA) Power
Management Inc. (Transferees) filed an application for transfer of
licenses for the:
    Lower Barker Mill Project located on the Little Androscoggin River
in Androscoggin County; American Tissue Dam Project located on the
Cobbosseecontee Stream, in Kennebec County; Upper Barker Mill Project
located on the Little Androscoggin River in Androscoggin County; Lowell
Tannery Project located on the Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County;
Eustis Project located on the North Branch of the Dead River, Franklin
County; Burnham Project located on the Sebasticook River, Somerset and
Waldo Counties; Marcal Project located on the Little Androscoggin River
in Androscoggin County; and Damariscotta Project located on the
Damariscotta River, Lincoln County. These projects are located in the
state of Maine.
    Applicants seek Commission approval to transfer the licenses for
the Lower Barker Mill, American Tissue Dam, Upper Barker Mill, Lowell
Tannery, Eustis, Burnham, Marcal, and Damariscotta Projects from the
Transferor to the Transferees.
    Applicant Contact: Transferor: Ms. Maria Haggerty, Ridgewood Maine
Hydro Partners, L.P., c/o Ridgewood Power Corporation, 977 Linwood
Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>. Transferee: KEI
(USA) Power Management, Inc., Mr. Guy Paquette, Kruger Energy, Inc.,
3285 Bedford Road, Montreal, Quebec H3S 1 5, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC Contact: Patricia W. Gillis,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Deadline for filing comments and motions to intervene: 15 days from
the issuance of this notice. Comments and motions to intervene may be
filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii)(2008) and the instructions on the Commission's Web
site under the ``e-Filing'' link. If unable to be filed electronically,
documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight
copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. For
more information on how to submit these types of filings please go to
the Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov/filing-
comments.asp. More information about this project can be viewed or
printed on the eLibrary link of Commission's Web site at http://
www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket numbers
(Project Nos. 2808-011, 2809-026, 3562-020, 4202-020, 11132-025, 11472-
057, 11482-027, and 11566-017) in the docket number field to access the
document. For assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3372.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
[FR Doc. E9-20368 Filed 8-24-09; 8:45 am]

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[Pages 61137-61138]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

[Docket No. FMCSA-2011-0084]

Hours of Service of Drivers: Western Pilot Service Application
for Exemption

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

ACTION: Notice of application for exemption; request for comments.

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SUMMARY: FMCSA has received an application from Western Pilot Service
(``Western'') requesting an exemption from certain hours-of-service
(HOS) provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
(FMCSRs). The exemption request is for Western's drivers who transport
aviation fuel for aircraft used in wild-land firefighting operations.
Western specifically requests an exemption for up to 15 drivers from
Sec.  395.3(b)(2), the HOS prohibition against driving a commercial
motor vehicle (CMV) after the 70th hour of cumulative on-duty time in
any 8-day period. FMCSA requests public comment on the Western
application for exemption.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 2, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Federal Docket
Management System Number [FMCSA-2011-0084] by any of the following
methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: Docket Management Facility, U.S. Department of
Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., West Building, Ground
Floor, Room W12-140, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: West Building, Ground Floor,
Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
E.T., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the Agency name and
docket number. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and
additional information on the exemption process, see the Public
Participation heading below. Note that all comments received will be
posted without change to http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. Please see the Privacy Act heading
below.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://www.regulations.gov, and follow the
online instructions for accessing the dockets, or go to the street
address listed above.
    Privacy Act: Anyone is able to search the electronic form of all
comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual
submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf
of an association, business, labor union, etc.). You may review DOT's
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19476) or you may visit http://DocketInfo.dot.gov.
    Public participation: The Federal eRulemaking Portal is available
24 hours each day, 365 days each year. You can get electronic
submission and retrieval help and guidelines under the ``help'' section
of the Federal eRulemaking Portal Web site. If you want us to notify
you that we received your comments, please include a self-addressed,
stamped envelope or postcard, or print the acknowledgement page that
appears after submitting comments online. Comments received after the
comment closing date will be included in the docket, and we will
consider late comments to the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Thomas Yager, Chief, FMCSA Driver

and Carrier Operations Division; Office of Bus and Truck Standards and
Operations; Telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>. E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    Section 4007 of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century
(Pub. L. 105-178, 112 Stat. 107, 401, June 9, 1998) amended 49 U.S.C.
31136(e) and 31315 to provide authority to grant exemptions from the
FMCSRs. Under its regulations, FMCSA must publish a notice of each
exemption request in the Federal Register (49 CFR 381.315(a)). The
Agency must provide the public an opportunity to inspect the
information relevant to the application, including any safety analyses
that have been conducted. The Agency must also provide an opportunity
for public comment on the request.
    The Agency reviews safety analyses and public comments submitted,
and determines whether granting the exemption would likely achieve a
level of safety equivalent to, or greater than, the level that would be
achieved by the current regulation (49 CFR 381.305). The decision of
the Agency must be published in the Federal Register (49 CFR
381.315(b)) with the reasons for denying or granting the application
and, if granted, the name of the person or class of persons receiving
the exemption, and the regulatory provision from which the exemption is
granted. The notice must also specify the effective period, and explain
the terms and conditions, of the exemption. The exemption may be
renewed (49 CFR 381.300(b)).

Request for Exemption

    The HOS regulations in 49 CFR 395.3(b)(2) prohibit a property-
carrying commercial motor vehicle (CMV) driver from driving a CMV after
having been on duty for 70 cumulative hours in any period of 8
consecutive days, if the employing motor carrier operates CMVs every
day of the week.
    Western is a tactical aerial firefighting company that operates in
support of wild-land firefighting operations under contract with
various government agencies such as the U. S. Forest Service, Bureau of
Land Management, and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Western is based in
Phoenix, Arizona. The requested exemption would apply to no more than
15 ground support truck drivers employed by Western. The company
operates a total of 12 ground support CMVs.
    Each Western firefighting aircraft is teamed with a ground unit,
which includes a driver and a CMV that pulls a gooseneck trailer
transporting various mixing tanks, motors, and aviation fuel. Western
states that its contracts require it to staff its units for a minimum
of 9 hours and up to a maximum of 14 hours a day. Western's equipment
must be set up at a designated government base and be ready to mix,
load, fuel, and service its aircraft at all times during daylight hours
and must be capable of going to an alternative base when requested. The
ground support vehicles carry aviation fuel for their respective
aircraft; the primary role of the driver is to service and re-fuel the
aircraft. While the operation of the ground support vehicle is a
secondary role, each driver is subject to the FMCSRs including 49 CFR
part 395.
    Western states that on a typical day its drivers report to work at
9 a.m. and perform a pre-trip inspection. The drivers prepare their
daily logs, manifest, load logs, and mileage logs and attend a fire
weather outlook briefing. The drivers may relax and sleep if they feel
the need after the briefing and completion of any portion of daily duty
requirements. If there is no late afternoon fire activity, the drivers
are usually released at 6 p.m. (9-hour day).
    Western contends that with no fire activity, drivers may perform no
more than 4 hours of actual physical and mental work in a given day.
While Western's drivers wait for an aircraft to be dispatched or land,
they are ``available'' and in ``readiness to work,'' and are therefore
considered to be ``on-duty, not driving'' and subject to the 70-hour/8-
day rule.
    The problem arises because Western's drivers sometimes run out of
available hours in 5 days at 14 hours on duty per day, based on the 70-
hour/8-day rule. Currently, Western has relief drivers who travel to
give regular drivers 2 days off every 7 days to ensure that they stay
in compliance with the HOS regulations.
    Instead of complying with the 70-hour/8-day rule, Western would
like drivers to have 2 consecutive days off in a 14-day period so that
they are on the same schedule as the pilots operating the aircraft, who
are required by Federal Aviation Administration rules to have 2
consecutive days off daily in a 2-week period. Western states that if
its exemption request is granted, the drivers would still be held to
the 14-hour driving windows and 11-hour driving limit every day the
drivers are on duty. Western reasons that because its regular drivers
have access to rest facilities, and permission to rest and relax during
the day, they are not becoming fatigued. Western contends that these
drivers operate in a relaxing, stress-free environment.
    A copy of the Western Pilot Service exemption application is
available for review in the docket for this notice.

Request for Comments

    In accordance with 49 U.S.C. 31136(e) and 31315(b)(4), FMCSA
requests public comment on the Western application for an exemption
from the ``70-hour/8-day rule'' in 49 CFR part 395. The Agency will
consider all comments received by close of business on November 2,
2011. Comments will be available for examination in the docket at the
location listed under the ADDRESSES section of this notice. The Agency
will consider to the extent practicable comments received in the public
docket after the closing date of the comment period.

    Issued on: September 16, 2011.
 Larry W. Minor,
Associate Administrator for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2011-25323 Filed 9-30-11; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Railroad Administration

[Docket Nos. FRA-2010-0044, and -2011-0104, and -2018-0012]

Railroads' Joint Request To Amend Their Positive Train Control
Safety Plans and Positive Train Control Systems

AGENCY: Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: This document provides the public with notice that, on March
15, 2023, three host railroads submitted a joint request for amendment
(RFA) to their FRA-approved Positive Train Control Safety Plans
(PTCSP). As this joint RFA involves requests for FRA's approval of
updated onboard software that will materially modify their FRA-
certified positive train control (PTC) systems, FRA is publishing this
notice and inviting public comment on railroads' joint RFA to their
PTCSPs.

DATES: FRA will consider comments received by May 1, 2023. FRA may
consider comments received after that date to the extent practicable
and without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary
modifications to PTC systems.

ADDRESSES: Comments: Comments may be submitted by going to https://www.regulations.gov and following the online instructions for
submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and the
applicable docket number. The relevant PTC docket numbers for the host
railroads that filed a joint RFA to their PTCSPs are cited above and in
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. For convenience,
all active PTC dockets are hyperlinked on FRA's website at https://railroads.dot.gov/train-control/ptc/ptc-annual-and-quarterly-reports.
All comments received will be posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov; this includes any personal information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabe Neal, Staff Director, Signal,
Train Control, and Crossings Division, telephone:<PHONE_NUMBER>, email:
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In general, Title 49 United States Code
(U.S.C.) Section 20157(h) requires FRA to certify that a host
railroad's PTC system complies with Title 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) part 236, subpart I, before the technology may be
operated in revenue service. Before making certain changes to an FRA-
certified PTC system or the associated FRA-approved PTCSP, a host
railroad must submit, and obtain FRA's approval of, an RFA to its PTCSP
under 49 CFR 236.1021.
    Under 49 CFR 236.1021(e), FRA's regulations provide that FRA will
publish a notice in the Federal Register and invite public comment in
accordance with 49 CFR part 211, if an RFA includes a request for
approval of a material modification of a signal and train control
system. Accordingly, this notice informs the public that three host
railroads' recent, joint RFA to their PTCSPs is available in their
respective public PTC dockets, and this notice provides an opportunity
for public comment.
    On March 15, 2023, the following three host railroads jointly
submitted an RFA to their respective PTCSPs for their Interoperable
Electronic Train Management Systems (I-ETMS): Central Florida Rail
Corridor, TEXRail, and Trinity Railway Express. Their joint RFA is
available in Docket Numbers FRA-2010-0044, FRA-2011-0104, and FRA-2018-
0012. The purpose of their joint RFA is to obtain FRA's approval of the
following types of proposed modifications:
     Modifications to the PTC Development Plan for I-ETMS,
specifically the Concept of Operations;
     Modifications to the I-ETMS safety-critical functions
outlined in their Risk Assessment, including changes to the following
functions:
    [cir] Enforce Speed Limit for Reverse of Shoving Move,
    [cir] Enforce Blanket Speed Limit Even When Not Fully Active,
    [cir] Cab Signal Enforcement Criteria, and
    [cir] Consist Sanity Check for Zero Isolated Locomotive, Trailing
Tonnage, Car Count and Operative Brake Count.
     Modifications to the target safety levels identified in
their Risk Assessment; and
     Modifications to the human-machine interface of I-ETMS,
including modifications to the PTC Initialization Key and the MTEA
Enable Max Speed Indication Display, which also requires amendments to
the PTC training for their train crews.
    Interested parties are invited to comment on this RFA by submitting
written comments or data. During FRA's review of these railroads' joint
RFA, FRA will consider any comments or data submitted within the
timeline specified in this notice and to the extent practicable,
without delaying implementation of valuable or necessary modifications
to PTC systems. See 49 CFR 236.1021; see also 49 CFR 236.1011(e). Under
49 CFR 236.1021, FRA maintains the authority to approve, approve with
conditions, or deny these railroads' joint RFA to their PTCSPs at FRA's
sole discretion.

Privacy Act Notice

    In accordance with 49 CFR 211.3, FRA solicits comments from the
public to better inform its decisions. DOT posts these comments,
without edit, including any personal information the commenter
provides, to https://www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of
records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at https://www.transportation.gov/privacy. See https://www.regulations.gov/privacy-notice for the privacy notice of regulations.gov. To facilitate
comment tracking, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the
name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely
optional. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or
confidential information, please contact FRA for alternate submission
instructions.

    Issued in Washington, DC.
Carolyn R. Hayward-Williams,
Director, Office of Railroad Systems and Technology.
[FR Doc. 2023-07400 Filed 4-7-23; 8:45 am]
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May 23, 2007

Subject:  Conversation with Dana Morris, P.E. Environmental Engineer
with Kansas

   Department of Health and the Environment/ Permit Status of Gasifier
at Frontier

   El Dorado Refining Company (Formerly known as El Dorado Texaco)

   From:  José E. Labiosa, Chemical Engineer

	   Waste Minimization Branch

     To:    Administrative Record for RCRA-2002: FRL-7162-8/ Regulation
of Oil-

	  Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials from the Petroleum Refining

              Industry Processed in a Gasification System to Produce of
Synthesis Gas.

	I called Dana Morris to find out about the current operational and
permit status of the gasifier at the Frontier El Dorado Refining
Company, formerly known as El Dorado Texaco.  The facility was
co-processing several RCRA hazardous wastes and coke in the gasifier for
almost 20 years.  No RCRA permit was required because the gasifier was
integrated with its petroleum refining operations and it was used to
generate steam.  The gasifier generated a syngas fuel primarily
comprised of H2 and CO.  Subsequent combustion of syngas fuel in a
turbine was regulated pursuant to Title V of the CAA. Potential
emissions from the gasification operations were addressed pursuant to
Prevention Source Deterioration requirements. The facility took the
gasifier out of service about one and a half year ago in order to offset
projected increases in SO2 emissions from upgrades at the facility
seeking increases in the production of ultra-clean diesel and gasoline
fuels (e.g. lower in sulfur content).  The gasifier is still onsite and
has not yet been decommissioned.


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER23-2814-000]

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

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding of
Elektron Solar, LLC's application for market-based rate authority, with
an accompanying rate tariff, noting that such application includes a
request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future
issuances of securities and assumptions of liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket

authorization, under 18 CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities
and assumptions of liability, is October 4, 2023.
    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 may mail similar pleadings to
the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE,
Washington, DC 20426. Hand delivered submissions in docketed
proceedings should be delivered to Health and Human Services, 12225
Wilkins Avenue, Rockville, Maryland 20852.
    In addition to publishing the full text of this document in the
Federal Register, the Commission provides all interested persons an
opportunity to view and/or print the contents of this document via the
internet through the Commission's Home Page (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. At this time,
the Commission has suspended access to the Commission's Public
Reference Room, due to the proclamation declaring a National Emergency
concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19), issued by the
President on March 13, 2020. For assistance, contact the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission at [email protected] or call toll-free,
(886) 208-3676 or TYY,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    The Commission's Office of Public Participation (OPP) supports
meaningful public engagement and participation in Commission
proceedings. OPP can help members of the public, including landowners,
environmental justice communities, Tribal members and others, access
publicly available information and navigate Commission processes. For
public inquiries and assistance with making filings such as
interventions, comments, or requests for rehearing, the public is
encouraged to contact OPP at<PHONE_NUMBER> or [email protected].

    Dated: September 14, 2023.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 2023-20370 Filed 9-19-23; 8:45 am]
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[Pages 52850-52852]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0041; FRL-9999-89]

Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of
Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (August 2019)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY: This document announces the Agency's receipt of several
initial filings of pesticide petitions requesting the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or
on various commodities.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before November 4, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket
identification (ID) number and pesticide petition number (PP) 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: Michael Goodis, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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 preparing and submitting
your comments, see the commenting tips at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low-income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the pesticides
discussed in this document, compared to the general population.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    EPA is announcing its receipt of several pesticide petitions filed
under section 408 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
21 U.S.C. 346a, requesting the establishment or modification of
regulations in 40 CFR part 180 for residues of pesticide chemicals in
or on various food commodities. The Agency is taking public comment on
the requests before responding to the petitioners. EPA is not proposing
any particular action at this time. EPA has determined that the
pesticide petitions described in this document contain data or
information prescribed in FFDCA section 408(d)(2), 21 U.S.C.
346a(d)(2); however, EPA has not fully evaluated the sufficiency of the
submitted data at this time or whether the data supports granting of
the pesticide petitions. After considering the public comments, EPA
intends to evaluate whether and what action may be warranted.
Additional data may be needed before EPA can make a final determination
on these pesticide petitions.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 180.7(f), a summary of each of the petitions
that are the subject of this document, prepared by the petitioner, is
included in a docket EPA has created for each rulemaking. The docket
for each of the petitions is available at http://www.regulations.gov.
    As specified in FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21 U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), EPA
is publishing notice of the petitions so that the public has an
opportunity to comment on these requests for the establishment or
modification of regulations for residues of pesticides in or on food
commodities. Further information on the petitions may be obtained
through the petition summaries referenced in this unit.

A. New Tolerances for Non-Inerts

    1. PP 8E8730. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0205). Interregional Research
Project No. 4 (IR-4), IR-4 Project Headquarters, Rutgers, The State
University of NJ, 500 College Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, NJ
08540, requests to amend 40 CFR part 180.697 by establishing tolerances
for residues of flutianil, (2Z)-2-[2-fluoro-5-
(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]sulfanyl-2-[3-(2-methoxyphenyl)thiazolidin-2-
ylidene]acetonitrile, including its metabolites and degradates, in or
on hop, dried cones at 2.0 parts per million (ppm); vegetable,
cucurbit, group 9 at 0.20 ppm; cherry subgroup 12-12A at 0.40 ppm;
berry, low growing, subgroup 13-07G at 0.50 ppm; and Fruit, small, vine
climbing, except fuzzy kiwifruit, subgroup 13-07F at 0.70 ppm. The
residue analytical methods GC/MSD (apples, cucumber, strawberry,
cherry, and hops) and GC-ECD (grapes) have been adequately validated
and are acceptable for data collection and enforcement purposes.
Contact: RD.
    2. PP 9E8769. (EPA-HQ-OPP-2019-0461). IR-4, IR-4 Project
Headquarters, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 500 College
Road East, Suite 201 W, Princeton, New Jersey 08540, requests to amend
40 CFR part 180.412(a) by establishing a tolerance for residues of the
herbicide sethoxydim, including its metabolites and degradates,
determined by measuring only the sum of sethoxdim, 2-[1-
(ethoxyimino)butyl]-5-[2-(ethylthio)propyl]-3-hydroxy-2-

cyclohexen-1-one (CAS Reg. No. 74051-80-2) and its metabolites
containing the 2-cyclohexen-1-one moiety, calculated as the
stoichiometric equivalent of sethoxydim, in or on the following
agricultural commodities: Basil, dried leaves at 20 ppm and basil,
fresh leaves at 8 ppm. Adequate enforcement analytical methodology
involves extraction, partition, and clean-up. Samples are then analyzed
by gas chromatography with sulfur-specific flame photometric detection.
The limit of quantitation is 0.05 ppm. Contact: RD.

    Authority: 21 U.S.C. 346a.

    Dated: September 16, 2019.
Delores Barber,
Director, Information Technology and Resources Management Division,
Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 2019-21543 Filed 10-2-19; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12928-000; FFP Project 37, LLC]

Notice of Application Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Motions
to Intervene, Protests, and Comments

October 2, 2007.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Type of Application: Preliminary Permit.
    b. Project No.: 12928-000.
    c. Date filed: August 6, 2007.
    d. Applicant: FFP Project 37, LLC.
    e. Name of Project: Anconia Point Project.
    f. Location: The project would be located on the Mississippi River
in Washington County, Mississippi and Chicot County, Arkansas. The
project uses no dam or impoundment.
    g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791(a)-825(r).
    h. Applicant Contact: Mr. Dan Irvin, FFP Project 37, LLC, 69 Bridge
Street, Manchester, MA 01944, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. FERC Contact: Robert Bell,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: 60 days from the issuance date of this notice.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and interventions 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. Please include the project number (P-12928-000) on
any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the document on that resource agency.
    k. Description of Project: The proposed project consists of: (1)
750 proposed 20 kilowatt Free Flow generating units having a total
installed capacity of 15 megawatts, (2) a proposed transmission line;
and (3) appurtenant facilities. The FFP Project 37, LLC, project would
have an average annual generation of 65.7 gigawatt-hours and be sold to
a local utility.
    l. Locations of Applications: A copy of the application is
available for inspection and reproduction at the Commission in the
Public Reference Room, located at 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A,
Washington, DC 20426, or by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. This filing may
also be viewed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.ferc.gov

using the ``eLibrary'' link. Enter the docket number excluding the last
three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is

also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item h
above.
    m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    n. Competing Preliminary Permit--Anyone desiring to file a
competing application for preliminary permit for a proposed project
must submit the competing application itself, or a notice of intent to
file such an application, to the Commission on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application (see 18 CFR 4.36).
Submission of a timely notice of intent allows an interested person to
file the competing preliminary permit application no later than 30 days
after the specified comment date for the particular application. A
competing preliminary permit application must conform with 18 CFR 4.30
and 4.36.
    o. Competing Development Application--Any qualified development
applicant desiring to file a competing development application must
submit to the Commission, on or before a specified comment date for the
particular application, either a competing development application or a
notice of intent to file such an application. Submission of a timely
notice of intent to file a development application allows an interested
person to file the competing application no later than 120 days after
the specified comment date for the particular application. A competing
license application must conform with18 CFR 4.30 and 4.36.
    p. Notice of Intent--A notice of intent must specify the exact
name, business address, and telephone number of the prospective
applicant, and must include an unequivocal statement of intent to
submit, if such an application may be filed, either a preliminary
permit application or a development application (specify which type of
application). A notice of intent must be served on the applicant(s)
named in this public notice.
    q. Proposed Scope of Studies under Permit--A preliminary permit, if
issued, does not authorize construction. The term of the proposed
preliminary permit would be 36 months. The work proposed under the
preliminary permit would include economic analysis, preparation of
preliminary engineering plans, and a study of environmental impacts.
Based on the results of these studies, the Applicant would decide
whether to proceed with the preparation of a development application to
construct and operate the project.
    r. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a

party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to
intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for
the particular application.
    Comments, protests and interventions 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 ``e-filing'' link.
The Commission strongly encourages electronic filing.
    s. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``COMPETING
APPLICATION'', ``RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS'',
``PROTEST'', OR ``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project
Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. Any of
the above-named documents must be filed by providing the original and
the number of copies provided by the Commission's regulations to: The
Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE.,
Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be
served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the
particular application.
    t. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If
an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing
comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an
agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicant's representatives.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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March 31, 2003 Dennis C. Ruddy US Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code 5306W US EPA Headquarters, Ariel Rios Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N. W. Washington, D. C. 20460 Re: EPA's Draft Assessment of Candidate Damage Cases Involving Fossil Fuel Combustion Wastes Dear Mr. Ruddy:

On February 7, 2002, the Clean Air Task Force, Hoosier Environmental Council and 28 additional interested parties and environmental groups sent a letter soundly criticizing EPA's " Draft Assessment of Candidate Damage Cases Involving Fossil Fuel Combustion Wastes" (" Draft Assessment") dated December 2001. In the course of our criticism, we identified numerous sites as potential power plant waste damage cases. To date, we have not received a response to this letter nor are we aware of any actions EPA has taken to change the damage case evaluation process, to formally amend the proven damage case list, or to investigate the potential damage case sites that we identified.

Specifically, our February 7, 2002 letter asked EPA to ( 1) re evaluate specific cases discussed in the Draft Assessment which EPA mischaracterized because of errors in its analysis; ( 2) complete the groundwater modeling and risk analysis on which an accurate damage case analysis depends, as EPA committed to do in the May 22, 2000 Final Determination; and ( 3) investigate the 16 additional sites listed in the letter where there is evidence of damage to ground and surface water from power plant waste. 1 We would appreciate your response to the four requests reiterated above. We look forward to hearing from you and to moving toward a more accurate accounting of power plant waste damage cases.

Sincerely,

Lisa Evans Brian Wright Project Director, Power Plant Waste Project Coal Policy Director Clean Air Task Force Hoosier Environmental Council Boston, MA Indianapolis, Indiana cc: Marianne Horinko, Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Michael Shapiro, Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response 1 In addition, a recent investigation at Indiana Kentucky Electric Corporation's Clifty Creek Station in Madison, Indiana indicates that power plant waste leachate has contaminated groundwater beyond the facility boundary. We ask that EPA also investigate this site.


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RP06-407-003]

Gas Transmission Northwest Corporation; Notice of Motion to Place
Suspended Rates and Tariff Sheets into Effect

January 5, 2007.
    Take notice that on December 29, 2006, Gas Transmission Northwest
Corporation (GTN) moved to place the rates and tariff sheets suspended
in the Commission's July 31, 2006 ``Order Accepting and Suspending
Tariff Sheets Subject to Refund and Conditions, Establishing Hearing
Procedures, and Establishing a Technical Conference'' into effect on
January 1, 2007. In addition, GTN submitted for filing as part of its
FERC Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume No. 1-A, the following tariff
sheets to become effective January 1, 2007:

Third Substitute Ninth Revised Sheet No. 4
Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 5
Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet No. 12

    GTN states that these substitute tariff sheets reflect (1) Tariff
modifications which were made subsequent to GTN's original filing and
(2) the removal of the costs of facilities that will not be in service
by the end of the test period, as required by the July 31, 2006 Order.
Suspended sheets that were modified subsequent to GTN's original filing
are referenced in Appendix A of GTN's motion filing. Sheets that will
become effective without change are referenced in Appendix C of GTN's
motion filing. GTN moved to place the sheets in both Appendix A and C
into effect on January 1, 2007.
    GTN further states that a copy of this filing has been served on
GTN's jurisdictional customers and interested state regulatory
agencies.
    Any person desiring to protest this filing must file in accordance
with Rule 211 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18
CFR 385.211). Protests to this filing 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. Such protests
must be filed in accordance with the provisions of Section 154.210 of
the Commission's regulations (18 CFR 154.210). Anyone filing a protest
must serve a copy of that document on all the parties to the
proceeding.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests 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 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2011-0671]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zones; August and September Fireworks and Swimming Events
in Captain of the Port Boston Zone

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zones for
marine events within the Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston Zone. This
action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable
waters during the events. Entering into, transiting through, mooring or
anchoring within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the
COTP Boston.

DATES: This rule is effective in the CFR from August 12, 2011 to 11:59
p.m. on September 18, 2011. This rule is effective with actual notice
for the

purposes of enforcement from 9 p.m. on August 6 to 10 p.m. on September
18, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2011-0671 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2011-0671 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30),
U.S. Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 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
temporary rule, call or e-mail MST1 David Labadie of the Waterways
Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Boston; telephone 617-223-
3010, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions on viewing
the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations,
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory 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 any delay encountered in this
regulation's effective date by publishing a NPRM would be contrary to
public interest since immediate action is needed to provide for the
safety of life and property on navigable waters from the hazardous
nature of swimming and fireworks events.
    Sponsors stated they are unwilling or unable to reschedule these
events because they are held in conjunction with other activities or
because the events are scheduled based on favorable predicted tide and
current conditions which promote the safety of participants.
Rescheduling would not be a viable option because most event locations
have fully booked marine event summer schedules, making rescheduling
unrealistic.
    The Coast Guard intends to make these safety zones permanent
regulations and there is a NPRM published in the Federal Register
requesting public comments under docket number USCG-2011-0109.
Additionally, the Coast Guard has ordered safety zones or special local
regulations for all of these areas for past events and has not received
public comments or concerns regarding the impact to waterway traffic
from those events.
    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. Any delay in the effective date of
this rule would expose spectators, vessels and other property to the
hazards associated with pyrotechnics used in the fireworks displays.
Delaying the effective date by first publishing a NPRM would be
contrary to the rule's objectives of ensuring safety of life on the
navigable waters during these scheduled events as immediate action is
needed to protect persons and vessels from the hazardous nature of
fireworks and swimming events.

Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis for the temporary rule is 33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46
U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306, 3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; Public Law 107-295,
116 Stat. 2064; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1, which collectively authorize the Coast Guard to define safety
zones.
    Based on the potential hazards of swim and fireworks events, the
COTP Boston has determined that safety zones are necessary to protect
the safety of all waterway users including event participants and
spectators; this temporary rule establishes temporary safety zones for
the time and location of each event.
    This rule prevents vessels from entering into, transiting through,
mooring or anchoring within areas specifically designated as regulated
areas during the periods of enforcement unless authorized by the COTP,
or the designated representative.

Discussion of Rule

    This temporary rule creates safety zones for various fireworks and
swim events in the COTP Boston Zone. These events are listed below in
the text of the regulation.
    Because spectator vessels are expected to congregate around the
location of these events, the regulated areas are needed to protect
both spectators and participants from the safety hazards created by
swimming events (including marine casualties and the risk of boat
collisions with swimmers in the water that may cause death or serious
bodily harm) and by fireworks (including obstructions to the waterway
that may cause marine casualties and the explosive danger of fireworks
and debris falling into the water that may cause death or serious
bodily harm). During the enforcement period of the regulated areas,
persons and vessels are prohibited from entering into, transiting
through, anchoring or mooring within the zone unless specifically
authorized by the COTP or the designated representatives. The Coast
Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state and local agencies in the
enforcement of these regulated areas.
    The Coast Guard determined that these regulated areas will not have
a significant impact on vessel traffic due to their temporary nature
and limited size and the fact that vessels are allowed to transit the
navigable waters outside of the regulated areas. Additionally, The
Coast Guard has ordered safety zones or special local regulations for
past events and has not received public comments or concerns regarding
the impact to waterway traffic.
    Advanced public notifications will also be made to the local
maritime community by the Local Notice to Mariners as well as Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Executive Order 12866 and Executive Order 13563

    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, and does not require an
assessment of potential costs and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of
that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not reviewed it
under that Order.
    The Coast Guard determined that this rule is not a significant
regulatory action for the following reasons: The regulated areas will
be of limited duration, they cover only a small portion of the
navigable waterways, and the events are designed to avoid, to the
extent possible, deep draft, fishing, and recreational boating traffic
routes. In addition, vessels requiring entry into the area of the
regulated areas may be authorized to do so by the COTP Boston.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. 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 will affect the following entities, some of which
may be small entities: the owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit or anchor in the designated regulated area during the
enforcement periods stated for each event.
    The temporary safety zones will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following
reasons: The regulated areas will be of limited size and of short
duration, and vessels that can safely do so may navigate in all other
portions of the waterways except for the areas designated as regulated
areas. Additionally, before the effective period, the Coast Guard will
issue notice of the time and location of each regulated area through a
Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so that they can better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    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.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

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 concluded
this action is one of a category of actions which do not individually
or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment.
This rule is categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph
(34)(g), of the Instruction. This rule involves the establishment of
temporary safety zones. An environmental analysis checklist and a
categorical exclusion determination are available in the docket where
indicated under ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

    Authority:  33 U.S.C. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapters 701, 3306,
3703; 33 CFR 1.05-1 and 160.5; Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add Sec.  165.T01-0671 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T01-0671  Safety Zones; August and September Fireworks and
Swimming Events in Captain of the Port Boston Zone

    (a) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
as well as the following regulations apply to the swimming events
listed in Table 1 of Sec.  165.T01-0671 and the fireworks events listed
in Table 2 of Sec.  165.T01-0671. These regulations will be enforced
for the duration of each event. Notifications of exact dates and times
of the enforcement period will be made to the local maritime community
through the Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/.
    (b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Designated Representative. Any Coast Guard commissioned,
warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been
designated by the COTP Boston, to act on his or her behalf. The
designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be
on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or
loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be
present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
    (2) Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of
any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement
vessels assigned or approved by the COTP Boston.
    (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the
event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
    (c) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the
regulated areas should contact the COTP Boston or the designated
representative via VHF channel 16 to obtain permission to do so.
    (d) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or
impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in
the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and
times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless
authorized by COTP Boston or the designated representative.
    (e) Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel or the
designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other
means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to
comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area,
citation for failure to comply, or both.
    (f) The COTP Boston or the designated representative may delay or
terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed
necessary to ensure the safety of life or property.
    (g) The regulated area for all swimming events listed in Table 1 of
Sec.  165.T01-0671 and fireworks events in Table 2 of Sec.  165.T01-
0671 is that area of navigable waters within the area described in the
table as the ``Location.''

                                         Table 1 of Sec.   165.T01-0671
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                 1.8                                                     August
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1.8.1 Gloucester Fisherman's            Date: August 7, 2011.
 Triathlon.
                                        Time: 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
                                        Location: All waters of Gloucester Harbor near Pavillion Beach
                                        within the following points (NAD 83):
                                       42[deg]36.6' N, 070[deg]40.2' W.
                                       42[deg]36.6' N, 070[deg]40.3' W.
                                       42[deg]36.5' N, 070[deg]40.0' W.
                                       42[deg]36.5' N, 070[deg]39.9' W.
1.8.2 Urban Epic Boston Triathlon....   Date: August 8, 2011.
                                        Time: 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
                                        Location: All waters of Dorchester Bay near Carson Beach within
                                        the following points (NAD 83):
                                       42[deg]19.6' N, 071[deg]2.8' W.
                                       42[deg]19.6' N, 071[deg]2.5' W.
                                       42[deg]19.5' N, 071[deg]2.5' W.
                                       42[deg]19.4' N, 071[deg]2.8' W.
1.8.3 Swim and Fin Race for Salem       Date: August 27, 2011.
 Sound.
                                        Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
                                        Location: All waters of Salem Sound within the following points
                                        (NAD 83):
                                       42[deg]30.7' N, 070[deg]53.2' W.
                                       42[deg]30.8' N, 070[deg]53.0' W.
                                       42[deg]30.3' N, 070[deg]52.7' W.
                                       42[deg]30.2' N, 070[deg]52.8' W.
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                                         Table 2 of Sec.   165.T01-0671
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                 2.8                                                     August
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2.8.1 Yankee Homecoming Fireworks....   Date: August 6, 2011.
                                        Rain Date: August 7, 2011.
                                        Time: 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

                                        Location: All waters of the Merrimack River near Newburyport,
                                        MA, within a 420-foot radius of position (NAD 83): 42[deg]49.0' N,
                                        070[deg]52.7' W.
2.8.2 Haverhill River Ruckus            Date: August 20, 2011.
 Fireworks.
                                        Rain Date: August 21, 2011.
                                        Time: 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
                                        Location: All waters of the Merrimack River near Haverhill, MA,
                                        within a 210-foot radius of position (NAD 83): 42[deg]46.3' N,
                                        071[deg]5.1' W.
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2.9                                    September
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2.9.1 Federal Realty Fireworks.......   Date: September 17, 2011.
                                        Rain Date: September 18, 2011.
                                        Time: 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
                                        Location: All waters of the Mystic River near Somerville, MA
                                        within a 280-foot radius of position (NAD 83): 42[deg]23.9' N,
                                        071[deg]4.8' W.
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    Dated: August 2, 2011.
J.N. Healey,
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Boston.
[FR Doc. 2011-20501 Filed 8-11-11; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 113 (Friday, June 12, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33517-33518]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14331]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0233; FRL-9925-36]

Chemical Safety Advisory Committee; Establishment of a Federal
Advisory Committee; Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As required by section 9(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA), we are giving notice that EPA recently
established the Chemical Safety Advisory Committee (CSAC). The purpose
of the CSAC is to provide expert scientific advice, information, and
recommendations to the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
(OPPT). The major objective is to provide advice and recommendations
on: The scientific basis for risk assessments, methodologies, and
pollution prevention measures or approaches. EPA has determined that
this federal advisory committee is necessary and in the public interest
and will assist the EPA in performing its duties and responsibilities.
Copies of the CSAC charter will be filed with the appropriate
congressional committees and the Library of Congress. EPA invites the
public to nominate experts to be considered for the Chemical Safety
Advisory Committee.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 13, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your nominations, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2015-0233, 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: OPPT 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 visiting the docket, along with more
information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Bailey, (7201M), Office of
Science Coordination and Policy (OSCP), Office of Chemical Safety and
Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001, email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Executive Summary

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may,
however, be of interest to those involved in the manufacture,
processing, distribution, disposal, and/or interested in the assessment
of risks involving chemical substances and mixtures. Since other
entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to
describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action.

B. What is EPA's authority?

    This committee is being established under FACA, 5 U.S.C. Appendix
2.

II. Purpose and Function of the Chemical Safety Advisory Committee

    The CSAC was established under FACA section 9(a) to provide advice
and recommendations on the scientific basis for risk assessments,
methodologies, and pollution prevention measures or approaches.
    OPPT manages programs under the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq., and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA),
42 U.S.C. 13101 et seq. Under these laws, EPA evaluates new and
existing chemical substances and their risks, and finds ways to prevent
or reduce pollution before it is released into the environment. OPPT
also manages a variety of environmental stewardship programs that
encourage companies to reduce and prevent pollution.
    The CSAC will be composed of approximately ten members who will
serve as Regular Government Employees (RGEs) or Special Government
Employees (SGEs). The CSAC expects to meet in person or by electronic
means (e.g., telephone, videoconference, webcast, etc.) approximately 3
to 4 times a year, or as needed and approved by the Designated Federal
Officer (DFO). Meetings will be held in the Washington, DC or Virginia
area. The CSAC will be examined annually and will exist until the EPA
determines that the CSAC is no longer needed. The charter will be in
effect for 2 years from the date it is filed with Congress. After the
initial 2-year period, the charter may be renewed as authorized in
accordance with section 14 of FACA (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2, Section 14). A
copy of the charter will be available on the EPA Web site and in the
docket.

III. Nominations Sought

    Nominations for membership are being solicited through publication
of this document in the Federal Register and through other sources. Any
interested person or organization may nominate him or herself or any
qualified individual to be considered for the CSAC.
    Nominations should include candidates who have demonstrated high
levels of competence, knowledge, and expertise in scientific/technical
fields relevant to chemical risk assessment and pollution prevention.
To the extent feasible, the members will include representation of the
following disciplines, including, but not limited to: toxicology,
pathology, environmental toxicology and chemistry, exposure assessment,
and related sciences, e.g., synthetic biology, pharmacology,
biotechnology, nanotechnology, biochemistry, biostatistics,
pharmacologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling, computational
toxicology, epidemiology, environmental fate, and environmental
engineering and sustainability. EPA values and welcomes diversity and
encourages

nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.

IV. Selection Criteria

    In selecting members, EPA will also consider the differing
perspectives and breadth of collective experience needed to address
EPA's charge to the CSAC, as well as the following:
    [ssquf] Demonstrated ability to work constructively and effectively
in a committee setting;
    [ssquf] Absence of financial conflicts of interest or the
appearance of lack of impartiality;
    [ssquf] Skills and experience working on committees and advisory
panels;
    [ssquf] Background and experiences that would contribute to the
diversity of viewpoints on the committee, e.g., workforce sector;
geographical location; social, cultural, and educational backgrounds;
and professional affiliations;
    [ssquf] Willingness to commit adequate time for the thorough review
of materials provided to the committee; and
    [ssquf] Availability to participate in committee meetings.
    Names, affiliations and a brief biographical sketch of the nominees
selected to serve on the CSAC will be available on the EPA Web site.

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2.

    Dated: June 4, 2015.
James Jones,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2015-14331 Filed 6-11-15; 8:45 am]
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