[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 90 (Thursday, May 11, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 21992-21993]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004; FRL-9959-56]

Access to Confidential Business Information by Eastern Research
Group, Inc. and Its Identified Subcontractors, Avanti Corporation and
BeakerTree Corporation

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractors and subcontractors, Eastern
Research Group Inc (ERG) of Lexington, MA; Avanti Corporation of
Alexandria, VA; and BeakerTree Corporation of Fairfax, VA, access to
information which has been submitted to EPA under all sections of the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the information may be
claimed or determined to be Confidential Business Information (CBI).

DATES: Access to the confidential data occurred on or about January 3,
2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
Scott M. Sherlock, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-8257; fax number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general. This action may,
however, be of interest to all who manufacture, process, or distribute
industrial chemicals. 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. How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The docket for this action, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004 is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center
(EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202)
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information
about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. What action is the Agency taking?

    Under EPA contract number EP-W-17-005, contractors and
subcontractors ERG of 110 Hartwell Ave, Suite 1, Lexington, MA; Avanti
of 6621 Richmond Highway, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA; and BeakerTree of
13402 Birch Bark Court, Fairfax, VA are

assisting the Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) in
preparing assessments for EPA's new and existing chemical review
programs. They will also assist in reviewing TSCA CBI environmental
data submitted by EPA.
    In accordance with 40 CFR 2.306(j), EPA has determined that under
EPA contract number EP-W-17-005, ERG, Avanti and BeakerTree required
access to CBI submitted to EPA under all sections of TSCA to perform
successfully the duties specified under the contract. ERG, Avanti and
BeakerTree personnel were given access to information submitted to EPA
under all sections of TSCA. Some of the information may be claimed or
determined to be CBI.
    EPA is issuing this notice to inform all submitters of information
under all sections of TSCA that EPA has provided ERG, Avanti and
BeakerTree access to these CBI materials on a need-to-know basis only.
All access to TSCA CBI under this contract is taking place at EPA
Headquarters and ERG's site located at 14555 Avion Parkway, Suite 200,
Chantilly, VA, in accordance with EPA's TSCA CBI Protection Manual.
    Access to TSCA data, including CBI, will continue until November 3,
2021. If the contract is extended, this access will also continue for
the duration of the extended contract without further notice.
    ERG, Avanti and BeakerTree personnel were required to sign
nondisclosure agreements and were briefed on appropriate security
procedures before they are permitted access to TSCA CBI.

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.

    Dated: March 6, 2017.
Pamela Myrick,
Director, Information Management Division, Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 106 (Monday, June 5, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25728-25730]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2017-0092]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; City of Valdez July 4th Fireworks, Port Valdez;
Valdez, AK

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a permanent safety zone on the
navigable waters of Port Valdez, Valdez, Alaska, in the vicinity of the
Valdez Spit. The safety zone is necessary to protect persons and
vessels from the hazards associated with the annual City of Valdez July
4th Fireworks Display event. This rule is intended to restrict vessels
from a portion of the navigable waters of Port Valdez, in the immediate
vicinity of the fireworks launch platforms, before, during, and
immediately after the fireworks event.

DATES: This rule is effective July 3, 2017.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2017-0092 in the ``SEARCH'' box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open
Docket Folder on the line associated with this rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Commander Walner W. Alvarez, Chief of
Waterways Management Division, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit
Valdez; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code

II. Background, Purpose, and Legal Basis

    The Coast Guard began issuing temporary final rules establishing
safety zones during the Valdez July 4th Fireworks Display. These
temporary safety zones were established for each year's event beginning
in 2014. The Coast Guard received no comments or

concerns from the public when the temporary safety zones were in place.
Due to the repeating nature of the event, on February 28, 2017, the
Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled
Safety Zone; City of Valdez July 4th Fireworks, Port Valdez; Valdez, AK
(82 FR 12076). There we stated why we issued the NPRM, and invited
comments on our proposed regulatory action related to this fireworks
display. During the comment period that ended March 30, 2017 we
received nine comments. The legal basis for the rule is the Coast
Guard's authority to establish limited access areas: 33 U.S.C 1231; 50
U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, 160.5; Department of
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The purpose of this rule is to enhance the safety for spectators
and mariners attending a community event that involves a relatively
large fireworks display. The Coast Guard anticipates that a large
number of spectators will congregate around the launch position during
the display. The COTP, Prince William Sound has determined that the
fireworks launched near a gathering of watercrafts may pose a
significant risk to public safety and property. Such hazards include
premature and accidental detonations, falling and burning debris, and
vessels operating in close proximity to each other. The safety zone is
necessary to provide for the safety of persons and vessels attending
the event in the navigable waters in the vicinity of the fireworks
launch site.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received nine comments on our NPRM published
February 28, 2017. All of the commenters agreed that the fireworks
display justified a safety zone, with several commenters highlighting
the safety dangers that fireworks presented. Based on these comments,
the Coast Guard is not making changes in the regulatory text of this
rule. This rule establishes a permanent safety zone on the navigable
waters of Port Valdez, within a 200 yard radius of the location where
the fireworks will be launched on the Valdez Spit for the City of
Valdez July 4th Fireworks Display. The safety zone is necessary to
ensure the safety of spectators and vessels from hazards associated
with fireworks displays. The fireworks displays are expected to occur
between 10:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. In order to coordinate the safe
movement of vessels within the area and to ensure that the area is
clear of unauthorized persons and vessels before, during, and
immediately after the fireworks launch, this zone will be enforced from
9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the
safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the COTP, Prince William
Sound or the designated representative. Vessels will be able to transit
the surrounding area and may be authorized to transit through the
safety zone with the permission of the COTP or the designated
representative. Before activating the zone COTP, Prince William Sound
will notify mariners by appropriate means including but not limited to
Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
    This rule is being established for the safety of life on the
navigable waters during the fireworks display event.

V. Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
Executive Orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on a number of these statutes and Executive orders and we discuss
First Amendment rights of protestors.

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and Review'') and
13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review'') direct agencies
to assess the costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives
and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that
maximize net benefits including potential economic, environmental,
public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity.
Executive Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both
costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of
promoting flexibility. Executive Order 13771 (``Reducing Regulation and
Controlling Regulatory Costs''), directs agencies to reduce regulation
and control regulatory costs and provides that ``for every one new
regulation issued, at least two prior regulations be identified for
elimination, and that the cost of planned regulations be prudently
managed and controlled through a budgeting process.''
    The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has not designated this
rule a significant regulatory action under section 3(f) of Executive
Order 12866. Accordingly, OMB has not reviewed it.
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, duration, and time-of-day of the safety zone. The Coast
Guard's enforcement of the safety zone will be of short duration,
approximately two hours. Furthermore, vessels may be authorized to
transit through the safety zones with the permission of the COTP,
Prince William Sound, Alaska. Moreover, the Coast Guard would issue a
Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16 about the
zone, and the rule would allow vessels to seek permission to enter the
zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard received no comments from the Small Business
Administration on this rulemaking. The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule would not have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section V.
B above, this rule would not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule would not call for a new collection of information under
the

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for Federalism under Executive Order 13132
if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the national government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it 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. If
you believe this rule has implications for Federalism or Indian tribes,
please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 (adjusted for
inflation) or more in any one year. Though this rule would not result
in such an expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Management Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which
guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental
Policy Act of 1969 (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 rule involves the establishment of a permanent safety
zone on the navigable waters of Port Valdez, in the vicinity of the
Valdez Spit. It is categorically excluded from further review in
accordance with paragraph 34(g) of Figure 2-1 of Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD. A Record of Environmental Consideration (REC) supporting
this determination is available in the docket where indicated in the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble.

G. 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.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

0
1. The authority citation for part 165 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 33 U.S.C 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1,
6.04-6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
0170.1.

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2. Add Sec.  165.1713 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.1713  Safety Zone; City of Valdez July 4th Fireworks, Port
Valdez; Valdez, AK.

    (a) Regulated area. The following area is a permanent safety zone:
All navigable waters of Port Valdez within a 200-yard radius from a
position of 61[deg]07'22'' N. and 146[deg]21'13'' W. This includes the
entrance to the Valdez small boat harbor.
    (b) Effective date. This rule will be effective from 9:30 p.m.
until 11:30 p.m. on July 4th of each year, or during the same time
frame on specified rain dates of July 5th through July 8th of each
year.
    (c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
    (1) The term ``designated representative'' means any Coast Guard
commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U. S. Coast Guard who has
been designated by the COTP, Prince William Sound, to act on his or her
behalf.
    (2) The term ``official patrol vessel'' may consist of any Coast
Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels
assigned or approved by the COTP, Prince William Sound.
    (d) Regulations. (1) The general regulations contained in 33 CFR
165.23, as well as the following regulations, apply.
    (2) The safety zone is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may
be permitted by the COTP or the designated representative during
periods of enforcement.
    (3) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of
the COTP or the designated representative. Upon being hailed by a U.S.
Coast Guard vessel or other official patrol vessel by siren, radio,
flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed
as directed.
    (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the
regulated area may request permission from the COTP via VHF Channel 16
or<PHONE_NUMBER> (Prince William Sound Vessel Traffic Center) to
request permission to do so.
    (5) The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners to
advise mariners of the safety zone before and during the event.
    (6) The COTP may be aided by other Federal, state, borough and
local law enforcement officials in the enforcement of this regulation.

    Dated: May 16, 2017.
J.T. Lally,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Prince William Sound,
Alaska.
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[Notices]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9964-54-Region 1]

Program Requirement Revisions Related to the Public Water System
Supervision Programs for the State of Connecticut, the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts, the State of New Hampshire, the State of Rhode Island
and the State of Vermont

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Connecticut, the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of New Hampshire, the State of
Rhode Island, and the State of Vermont are in the process of revising
their respective approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS)
programs to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act
(SDWA).

DATES: All interested parties may request a public hearing for any of
the above EPA determinations. A request for a public hearing must be
submitted by August 16, 2017, to the Regional Administrator at the
address shown below. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing
may be denied by the Regional Administrator.
    However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by
this date, a public hearing will be held. If no timely and appropriate
request for a hearing is received, and the Regional Administrator does
not elect to hold a hearing on his/her own motion, this determination
shall become final August 16, 2017.
    Any request for a public hearing shall include the following
information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the
individual organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a
brief statement of the requesting person's interest in the Regional
Administrator's determination; (3) information that the requesting
person intends to submit at such hearing; and (4) the signature of the
individual making the request, or if the request is made on behalf of
an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible
official of the organization or other entity.

ADDRESSES: All documents relating to this determination are available
for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, at the following office(s):

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ecosystem Protection, 5
Post

Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3912

    For state-specific documents:

Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section, 410
Capital Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water
Supply, 1 Winter Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Drinking Water and
Groundwater Bureau, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03302-0095
Rhode Island Department of Public Health, Division of Drinking Water
Quality, 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908-5097
Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental
Conservation, Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Division, Main
Building--2nd Floor, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, Vermont
05620-3521

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Weiss, U.S. EPA--New England,
Office of Ecosystem Protection (telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The State of Connecticut has adopted
drinking water regulations for the Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule
(65 FR 1950) promulgated on January 12, 2000, the Lead and Copper Short
Term Revisions Rule (72 FR 57782) promulgated on October 10, 2007, and
the Radionuclides Rule (65 FR 76708-76753) promulgated on December 7,
2000. After review of the submitted documentation, EPA has determined
that the State of Connecticut's Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule,
the Lead and Copper Short Term Revisions Rule, and the Radionuclides
Rule are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations.
Therefore, EPA intends to approve Connecticut's PWSS program revision
for these rules.
    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has adopted drinking water
regulations for the Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule (65 FR 1950)
promulgated on January 12, 2000, and the Lead and Copper Short Term
Revisions Rule (72 FR 57782) promulgated on October 10, 2007. After
review of the submitted documentation, EPA has determined that the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule and
the Lead and Copper Short Term Revisions Rule are no less stringent
than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to
approve Massachusetts' PWSS program revision for these rules.
    The State of New Hampshire has adopted drinking water regulations
for the Lead and Copper Rule (56 FR 26460-26564) promulgated on June 7,
1991 and the Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule (65 FR 1950)
promulgated on January 12, 2000. After review of the submitted
documentation, EPA has determined that the state of New Hampshire's
Lead and Copper Rule and the Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule are
no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations.
Therefore, EPA intends to approve New Hampshire's PWSS program revision
for these rules.
    The State of Rhode Island has adopted drinking water regulations
for the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (71 FR 654)
promulgated on January 5, 2006. After review of the submitted
documentation, EPA has determined that the State of Rhode Island's Long
Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule is no less stringent than
the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to
approve Rhode Island's PWSS program revision for this rule.
    The State of Vermont has adopted drinking water regulations for the
Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule (65 FR 1950) promulgated on
January 12, 2000, and the Lead and Copper Short Term Revisions Rule (72
FR 57782) promulgated on October 10, 2007. After review of the
submitted documentation, EPA has determined that the State of Vermont's
Lead and Copper Minor Revisions Rule and the Lead and Copper Short Term
Revisions Rule are no less stringent than the corresponding federal
regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to approve Vermont's PWSS program
revision for these rules.

    Authority:  Section 1401 (42 U.S.C 300f) and Section 1413 (42
U.S.C 300g-2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (1996), and
(40 CFR 142.10) of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations.

    Dated: June 26, 2017.
Deborah A. Szaro,
Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1--New England.
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