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[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2014-0239]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone: Belle Haven Club Fireworks Display, Byram Harbor;
Greenwich, CT

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to establish a temporary safety zone
on the navigable waters of Byram Harbor near Greenwich, CT for the
Belle Haven Club fireworks display. This action is necessary to provide
for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. The safety
zone will facilitate public notification of the event and provide
protective measures for the maritime public and event participants from
the hazards associated with this event. Entering into, transiting
through, remaining, anchoring or mooring within this regulated area
would be prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP)
Sector Long Island Sound.

DATES: Comments and related material must be received by the Coast
Guard on or before May 27, 2014.
    Requests for public meetings must be received by the Coast Guard on
or before May 2, 2014.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by docket number using
any one of the following methods:
    (1) Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
    (2) Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Mail or Delivery: Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S.
Department of Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140,
1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. Deliveries
accepted between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except
federal holidays. The telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

See the ``Public Participation and Request for Comments'' portion of
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below for further instructions on
submitting comments. To avoid duplication, please use only one of these
three methods.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Petty Officer Scott Baumgartner, Prevention Department,
Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<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

COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

A. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related materials. All comments received will be posted
without change to http://www.regulations.gov and will include any
personal information you have provided.

1. Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation. You may submit your comments and material online at
http://www.regulations.gov, or by fax, mail, or hand delivery, but
please use only one of these means. If you submit a comment online, it
will be considered received by the Coast Guard when you successfully
transmit the comment. If you fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment,
it will be considered as having been received by the Coast Guard when
it is received at the Docket Management Facility. We recommend that you
include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a
telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact
you if we have questions regarding your submission.
    To submit your comment online, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
type the docket number [USCG-2014-0239] in the ``SEARCH'' box and click
``SEARCH.'' Click on ``Submit a Comment'' on the line associated with
this rulemaking.
    If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery, submit them
in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for
copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by mail and would
like to know that they reached the Facility, please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will consider all comments and
material received during the comment period and may change the rule
based on your comments.

2. Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this preamble
as being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov,
type the docket number (USCG-2014-0239) 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.

3. Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of 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 a Privacy Act notice
regarding our public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of the
Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

4. Public Meeting

    We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for one, using one of the methods specified under ADDRESSES on
or before May 2, 2014. Please explain why you believe a public meeting
would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this
rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a later
notice in the Federal Register.

B. Regulatory History and Information

    This is a first time event with no regulatory history.

C. Basis and Purpose

    The legal basis for this temporary rule is 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; Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064;

Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 which
collectively authorize the Coast Guard to define regulatory safety
zones.
    This temporary rule is necessary to promote the safety of life on
navigable waterways during the Belle Haven Club fireworks display in
Byram Harbor near Greenwich, CT.

D. Discussion of Proposed Rule

    This temporary rule proposes to establish a safety zone for the
Belle Haven Club fireworks display. This proposed regulated area
includes all waters of Byram Harbor within a 600 foot radius of the
fireworks barge located approximately 300 yards south of Belle Haven
Club in Greenwich, CT.
    This rule will be effective from 8:30 p.m. on June 14, 2014 through
10:00 p.m. on June 15, 2014.
    The fireworks display is scheduled to occur and this regulation
will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on June 14, 2014. If
the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, then this regulation
will be enforced from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. on June 15, 2014.
    Because spectator vessels are expected to congregate around the
location of the fireworks display, this regulated area is necessary to
protect both spectators and participants from the hazards created by
unexpected pyrotechnics detonation, and burning debris. This proposed
rule would temporarily establish a regulated area to restrict vessel
movement on the navigable waters around the location of the fireworks
display to reduce the safety risks associated with it.
    Public notifications may be made to the local maritime community
prior to the event through the Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast
Notice to Mariners.

E. Regulatory Analyses

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

1. Regulatory Planning and Review

    This proposed 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.
    The Coast Guard determined that this rulemaking would not be a
significant regulatory action for the following reasons: The regulated
area will be of limited duration, the area covers only a small portion
of the navigable waterways and waterway users may transit around the
area. Also, mariners may request permission from the COTP Sector Long
Island Sound or the designated representative to transit the zone.
    Advanced public notifications will also be made to the local
maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners as well as
Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

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
proposed 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 enter,
transit, anchor or moor within the regulated area during the effective
period. The temporary safety zone will not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities for the following
reasons: the regulated area will be of limited size and of short
duration and mariners may request permission from the COTP Sector Long
Island Sound or the designated representative to transit the zone.
Notifications will be made to the maritime community through the Local
Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of
the event.
    If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.

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 proposed 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. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this proposed rule or any
policy or action of the Coast Guard.

4. Collection of Information

    This proposed 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 proposed 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 proposed rule would not
result in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

8. Taking of Private Property

    This proposed rule would 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 proposed 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 From Environmental Health Risks

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

11. Indian Tribal Governments

    This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would 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 proposed rule 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 proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

14. Environment

    We have analyzed this proposed 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 made a preliminary determination 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 proposed rule
involves establishing a safety zone. This rule may be categorically
excluded from further review under paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of the
Commandant Instruction. A preliminary environmental analysis checklist
supporting this determination is 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
proposed 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 proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 165 as follows:

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREA AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
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.T01-0239 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T01-0239  Safety Zone; Belle Haven Club Fireworks Display;
Byram Harbor; Greenwich, CT.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of
Byram Harbor within a 600-foot radius of the fireworks barge located in
approximate position 40[deg]00'00.66'' N, 073[deg]38'01.20'' W North
American Datum 1983.
    (b) Enforcement Period. This rule will be enforced on June 14, 2014
from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. If the event is postponed due to
inclement weather, then this rule will be enforced on June 15, 2014
from 8:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) Designated Representative. A ``designated representative'' is
any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S.
Coast Guard who has been designated by the COTP, Sector Long Island
Sound, 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 Sector Long Island Sound.
    (3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the
event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
    (d) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 165.23
apply. During the enforcement period, entering into, transiting
through, remaining, mooring or anchoring within this safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the
designated representatives.
    (1) Spectators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated
area should contact the COTP Sector Long Island Sound at<PHONE_NUMBER>
(Sector Long Island Sound command center) or the designated
representative via VHF channel 16 to obtain permission to do so.
Spectators given permission to enter or operate in the regulated area
must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Sector Long
Island Sound or the designated on-scene representative.
    (2) Upon being hailed by an official patrol 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.
    (3) Fireworks barges used in this location will have a sign on
their port and starboard side labeled ``FIREWORKS--STAY AWAY''. This
sign will consist of 10 inch high by 1.5 inch wide red lettering on a
white background.

    Dated: April 8, 2014.
E. J. Cubanski, III,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector Long Island
Sound.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

[Project No. 2230-044 Alaska]

City and Borough of Sitka, AK; Notice of Availability of
Environmental Assessment

    In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (Commission or FERC's)
regulations, 18 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 380 (Order No.
486, 52 Federal Register 47897), Commission staff has reviewed the City
and Borough of Sitka's (City of Sitka's) application for a capacity-
related amendment to the license for the Blue Lake Hydroelectric
Project (FERC Project No. 2230) and has prepared a final environmental
assessment (EA). The project is located on Sawmill Creek, formerly the
Medvetche River, in the Borough of Sitka, Alaska. The project currently
occupies a total of 1,676 acres of federal lands administered by the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, and under the City of
Sitka's proposal, it would occupy 1,798 acres of federal lands.
    The final EA contains the Commission staff's analysis of the
potential environmental effects of the proposed modifications to the
project and the addition of new generating capacity and the conclusion
that authorizing the amendment, with appropriate environmental
protective measures, would not constitute a major federal action that
would significantly affect the quality of the human environment.
    A copy of the final EA is available for review at the Commission in
the Public Reference Room 2-A of the Commission's offices at 888 First
Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. The final EA also may be viewed on
the Commission's Internet Web site at (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. Additional
information about the project is available from the Commission's Web
site using the eLibrary link. For assistance with eLibrary, contact
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll-free at<PHONE_NUMBER>; for TTY
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    You may also register online at www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances
related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, contact FERC
Online Support.
    For further information, contact Steven Sachs by telephone at 202-
502-8666 or by email at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Dated: May 30, 2012.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings 1

February 1, 2008.
    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

    Docket Numbers: RP96-320-080.
    Applicants: Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP.
    Description: Gulf South Pipeline Co., LP submits an amendment to a
negotiated rate letter agreement executed re the East Texas to
Mississippi Expansion Project.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0195.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP00-70-018.
    Applicants: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC.
    Description: Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC submits Original Sheet
88 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1, to become
effective 2/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0196.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP04-99-004.
    Applicants: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company.
    Description: Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company submits Second Revised
Sheet 305A et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Fifth Revised Volume 1 to become
effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080201-0101.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-135-001.
    Applicants: CenterPoint Energy-Mississippi River Transmission.
    Description: CenterPoint Energy-Mississippi River Transmission
Corporation submits Substitute Fourth Revised Sheet 92 et al. to FERC
Gas Tariff, Third Revised Volume 1 to become effective 1/21/08.
    Filed Date: 01/29/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080130-0201.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-176-000.
    Applicants: Venice Gathering System, LLC.
    Description: Venice Gathering System LLC submits Second Revised
Sheet 0 et al. to its FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become
effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/29/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080130-0202.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-177-000.
    Applicants: Kern River Gas Transmission Company.
    Description: Kern River Gas Transmission Company submits Seventh
Revised Sheet 501 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised Volume 1,
to become effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0056.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-178-000.
    Applicants: Southern Natural Gas Company.
    Description: Southern Natural Gas Co. submits Eleventh Revised
Sheet 26 et al to FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1, to become
effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0194.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-179-000.
    Applicants: Young Gas Storage Company, Ltd.
    Description: Young Gas Storage Co., Ltd submits Eighth Revised
Sheet 11 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become
effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0193.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-180-000.
    Applicants: Southern Natural Gas Company.
    Description: Southern Natural Gas Co. submits Tenth Revised Sheet
26 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Seventh Revised Volume 1, to become
effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0192.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-181-000.
    Applicants: Southern LNG Inc.
    Description: Southern LNG Inc submits Twentieth Revised Sheet 5 et
al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Original Volume 1, to become effective 3/1/08.
    Filed Date: 01/30/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080131-0191.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Monday, February 11, 2008.

    Docket Numbers: RP08-182-000.
    Applicants: Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Co.
    Description: Williston Basin Interstate Pipeline Company submits
Third Revised Sheet 202 et al. to FERC Gas Tariff, Second Revised
Volume 1, to become effective 3/2/08.
    Filed Date: 01/31/2008.
    Accession Number: 20080201-0102.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.

    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment
date. It is not necessary to separately intervene again in a subdocket
related to a compliance filing if you have previously intervened in the
same docket. Protests will be considered by the Commission in
determining the appropriate action to be taken, but will not serve to
make protestants parties to the proceeding. Anyone filing a motion to
intervene or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. In reference to filings initiating a new proceeding,
interventions or protests submitted on or before the comment deadline
need not be served on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov.
 To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet

access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
14 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First St. NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above proceedings are accessible in the
Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in the
above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail notification
when a document is added to a subscribed dockets(s). For assistance
with any FERC Online service, please e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Internal Agency Docket No. FEMA-3304-EM; Docket ID FEMA-2008-0018]

Minnesota; Amendment No. 1 to Notice of an Emergency Declaration

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice amends the notice of an emergency declaration for
the State of Minnesota (FEMA-3304-EM), dated March 26, 2009, and
related determinations.

DATES: Effective Date: May 22, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peggy Miller, Disaster Assistance
Directorate, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20472,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is hereby given that the incident
period for this emergency is closed effective May 22, 2009.

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

(Presidentially Declared Disasters); 97.039, Hazard Mitigation
Grant.)

W. Craig Fugate,
Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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              What Do You Think About the U.S. EPA's Community
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Purpose for this Questionnaire: This customer satisfaction survey is meant to help understand how well EPA staff are listening to community member concerns about the cleanup and how well EPA staff make it possible for community members to participate in the planning and decision making process.
Instructions:  You may be asked some or all of the questions on this questionnaire. This questionnaire should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.

Burden Statement:  The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response. Send comments on the Agency's need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates, and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden, including through the use of automated collection techniques to the Director, Collection Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2822T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed survey to this address.

      The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) is cleaning up the contamination at the __________ Superfund site in your community.  The U.S. EPA believes the active, meaningful involvement of community members is critical to the success of a cleanup effort.  This survey is an opportunity for you to tell us how well we are doing at listening to your concerns about the cleanup and making it possible for you to participate in the planning and decision making process.  Please take a few minutes to answer the questions.  Your views are important and will help us to be more responsive to your needs and interests.

      This survey is being conducted in accordance with the Federal Paperwork Reduction Act Information Collection Request # 1487.13.  You will need about 15 minutes to answer the questions.

*Note to surveyors: It is intended that each survey given will include the introductory paragraph, above, and Section G with the closing disclosure.  Sections A-F are optional sections with questions that may be used as a specific situation dictates.  This survey is NOT intended to be given in its entirety. The surveyor may also choose, in addition to paper copies, to provide the survey to participants online via commercially available software.

Section A:	Assessing Overall U.S. EPA Community Involvement Efforts

A-1.	How do you rate the U.S. EPA at each of the following?   (Circle one choice for each question)

 Providing the information you need.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Making the information easy to understand.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Making it easy to get involved.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Listening to your concerns.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Responding to your concerns.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Treating you courteously.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Using your input.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good
 Explaining decisions.
                                   Very Poor
                                     Poor
                                    Average
                                     Good
                                   Very Good

Section B:	Assessing U.S. EPA Efforts at Keeping Communities Informed

B-1.  	How do you learn about the U.S. EPA's work at the site? (Check all that apply)

_____
U.S. EPA mailings
_____
Newspaper articles
_____
Radio or TV news
_____
U.S. EPA's web page
_____
Community members/family/friends
_____
Public meeting or information session held by the U.S. EPA
_____
Direct conversation with someone from the U.S. EPA
_____
Information about the site is "common knowledge"
_____
Know someone who worked at the site
_____
Through one or more community organizations, business associations, or advisory groups (CAG)
_____
Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
_____
Other (Please specify): ____________________________________________________________

B-2.	How would you prefer to receive information from the U.S. EPA about the site?
      (Check up to 3 choices)

_____
Mailings -- short (1-2 pages) very focused (issue-specific) sent frequently
_____
Mailings -- longer, general information, sent periodically
_____
Emails -- brief, very focused (issue-specific) sent frequently
_____
Emails -- longer, general information, sent periodically
_____
Meetings -- short, very focused, held frequently
_____
Meetings -- longer, general informational meetings, held periodically
_____
Social media (Facebook, Twitter)
_____
Direct communication with an U.S. EPA representative
_____
The U.S. EPA website
_____
Presentations at local clubs and organizations
_____
Other (Please specify): ____________________________________________________________

B-3.  	How interested are you in obtaining information about the following topics?  (Circle one answer for each question)

 U.S. EPA's Superfund Program.
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested
 Contamination at the site.
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested
 How the site might affect human health.
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested
 How the site might affect the environment.
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested
 Site cleanup decisions.
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested
 Site reuse or redevelopment.
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested
 Other (Please specify):_____________
                                Not Interested
                              Somewhat Interested
                                  Interested
                                Very Interested

B-4. 	In what ways do you prefer to participate at this site? (Check all that apply)

_____
Through opportunities to provide written comments on U.S. EPA documents.
_____
Through public meetings.
_____
Through opportunities to meet and talk informally with U.S. EPA staff.
_____
By attending community club/organization meetings that U.S. EPA staff have been invited to.
_____
By calling a toll-free telephone number.
_____
Through a community group.
_____
Through opportunities to talk with independent experts.
_____
Through a web site or social media.
_____
Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________
_____
Not interested in being involved.

B-5.	Please tell us whether you have ever:
 Provided information to the U.S. EPA about the site and its history.
Yes
No
 Expressed your concerns about the site to the U.S. EPA.
Yes
No
 Offered suggestions or advice about the site to the U.S. EPA.
Yes
No
 Given comments to the U.S. EPA on materials available for public review.
Yes
No
 Requested information from the U.S. EPA about the site.
Yes
No
 Attended a U.S. EPA-sponsored meeting or event about the site.
Yes
No
 Visited the site's information repository.
Yes
No

B-6. 	In a few words, what is your understanding of the cleanup work U.S. EPA plans to do at the site?

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
B-7.	How concerned are you that the site may be harmful to each of the following: (Circle one answer for each question.)

  My or my family's health.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable
  The environment.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable
  Property values.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable
  Jobs in the community.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable
  Business in the community.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable
  Community historical or cultural integrity.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable
  Site redevelopment or reuse.
                                      Not
                                   Concerned
                                   Somewhat
                                   Concerned
                                   Concerned
                                     Very
                                   Concerned
                                Not Applicable

Section C:	Public Meeting Feedback Questions

These questions will help the U.S. EPA better understand what worked well and what improvements to consider making before holding future public meetings.

C-1.	How did you learn about this public meeting? (Check all that apply)

_____
U.S. EPA mailings (other than this survey)
_____
Newspaper articles
_____
Radio or TV news
_____
Community organization
_____
Family or friends
_____
Email from U.S. EPA
_____
U.S. EPA's website
_____
Social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
_____
Flyers in store windows/bulletin boards
_____
Direct conversation with someone from the U.S. EPA
_____
Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________________

C-2.	Please give us your feedback on the following:  (Circle one choice for each question)

a. 	Information about the meeting was available early enough to make plans to attend.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
b.	Meeting location was convenient.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
c.	Meeting facility was comfortable.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
d.	Meeting time was convenient.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
e.	The length of the meeting was appropriate.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
f.	Language interpreters were available
    (if needed).
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
g.  Provisions were made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree
 Meeting facility was well-equipped for all planned activities (enough seats, work space, supplies, etc.).
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                Strongly Agree

C-3.   What topics were of most interest to you at the meeting?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

C-4.   How was the meeting useful to you? ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

C-5.   How can U.S. EPA improve the next public meeting?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Section D:	Questions for Use During Site Cleanup-Removal/Relocation

These questions will help the U.S. EPA better understand what worked well and what improvements to consider when implementing future removals requiring temporary relocation of residents.

Introduction: You were recently relocated while removal and restoration activities were completed at your property.  These activities were designed to remove significant potential sources of _[contaminant]_ from your property, thereby reducing any potential _[contaminant]_-related health exposures.  We would appreciate it if you could take a few moments to provide feedback on your relocation experience and the removal/restoration work that was completed on your property.

D-1.   Relocation  (Circle one choice for each question)

a. 	U.S. EPA staff were friendly and helpful.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
b.	The relocation handouts I was given were useful and understandable.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
c.	U.S. EPA staff responded to my questions in a timely manner.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
d.	I was treated with courtesy and respect by U.S. EPA staff.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
e.	U.S. EPA staff contacted me as often as I would have liked:

   Before my relocation.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
   While I was relocated.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
   After my property was cleaned up and I was back in my home.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
f.	I was well-informed of my choices for relocation (hotel, friend's home, etc.).
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
g.	I was well-informed about the expected length of my relocation and was kept informed of any changes.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
h.	I was told when I needed to relocate with enough time to plan my move.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
i.	The reimbursement paperwork was understandable.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
j.	I received my reimbursement within 30 days.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
D-2.	U.S. EPA's Work on My Property: Removal and Restoration (Circle one choice for each question)

a.	I was well-informed about the extent of the work U.S. EPA would do on my property.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
b.	The specifics of the property restoration were explained in writing and provided to me.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
c.	I was informed of the landscape options for my property.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
d.	I understood what I had to do following the removal at my property in order for the landscaping to be successful.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
e.	The on-site workers were courteous and respectful.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
f.	I was kept informed about any changes in the schedule for the work on my property.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
g.	I was informed if any of my possessions could NOT be decontaminated.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
h. 	My property was restored to a condition at least equal to its previous condition (recognizing that it may take time and water/aerating on my part for the seed to take or plants to grow).
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable
i.	The work done on my property met my expectations.
                               Strongly Disagree
                                   Disagree
                                     Agree
                                   Strongly
                                     Agree
                                Not Applicable

D-3.	Do you have any additional comments/feedback regarding your relocation or the removal/restoration work on your property? (Use the space below)

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________

Section E:	 Questions for Use at Sites with Institutional Controls

These questions will help the U.S. EPA better understand whether community members are aware of, or interested in, information about any institutional controls (ICs) at the site, which are administrative and legal controls, including limitations on land use or resource use, deed restrictions, or building codes. An example of an IC might be building code restrictions to prevent vapor intrusion, or preventing development on a landfill cap to avoid damage to the integrity of the cap surface. Community input can be essential to selecting, using, and monitoring ICs that are the best fit for the community and the protectiveness of the remedy.

E-1.	Are you aware of any restrictions (institutional controls) in place at the site including limitations on land and/or resource use, building code requirements or deed restrictions?
       ___Yes 	 ___ No

E-2.	Would you like more information about restrictions (institutional controls) on the use of land or resources or any deed restrictions in place at the site?
      ___Yes	 ___ No

If yes, please contact  (Name and phone number) to request the information.

Section F:	Questions about Technical Assistance Resources Provided to the Community

These questions will help the U.S. EPA better understand how to provide the most effective technical assistance resources at sites.

F-1.	Do you know of any assistance U.S. EPA has provided to help you and other community members/groups better understand technical and scientific information regarding the site cleanup?

       ____Yes     	 _____No   (Please skip to question F-3)

F-2.  How was technical assistance provided to your community? (check all that apply)
____
Through a Technical Assistance Grant (TAG)
____
Through Technical Assistance Services for Communities (TASC)
____
Through U.S. EPA site staff
____
Through assistance from a local, regional or national organization/entity/university
____
Through a Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit (PEHSU)
____
Through a Technical Assistance Plan (TAP)
____
Through Technical Assistance for Public Participation (TAPP)
____
I do not know how the assistance was provided
____
Other (Please specify):__________________________________________________________

Please rate how useful each of the following has been in helping community members better understand information about the site and take a more active role in the process:

 a.	Community informational newsletters and/or factsheets.
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable
 b. 	Presentations by experts to explain technical site information to the community.
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable
 c.	Community informational workshops/trainings.
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable
 d.	Redevelopment planning.
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable
 e.	U.S. EPA provides facilitator or mediator to help the community.
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable
 f.	U.S. EPA assists community groups that want to help the community understand or participate in the site cleanup process.
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable
 g.	Other (Please specify):  ___________________________
                                  Not Helpful
                               Somewhat Helpful
                                    Helpful
                                 Very Helpful
                                Not Applicable

F-3. 	If technical assistance has not been provided to your community, which of the following activities could help you and other community members/groups better understand technical and scientific information regarding the site cleanup? (Check all that apply)

____
Community informational newsletters and/or factsheets.
____
Presentations by experts to explain technical site information to the community.
____
Community informational workshops/trainings.
____
Redevelopment planning.
____
U.S. EPA provided facilitator or mediator to help the community.
____
U.S. EPA gave assistance to one or more community groups that wanted to help the community understand or participate more actively in the site cleanup process.
____
Other (Please specify):__________________________________________________________
____
I don't feel that any technical assistance is needed.

Section G: 	General Information [REQUIRED Section]

This section must be included at the end of all surveys.

G-1.	Is there anything else you would like to tell us about the U. S. EPA's community involvement efforts or about the cleanup activities at this site?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for taking the time to share your views with us. If you would like to be on the U.S. EPA's mailing list, please contact (Name, Telephone Number).