[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 142 (Thursday, July 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43039-43040]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0446; FRL-9913-45]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this
document announces that EPA is planning to submit an Information
Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
The ICR, entitled: Certification of Pesticide Applicators and
identified by EPA ICR No. 0155.12 and OMB Control No. 2070-0029,
represents the renewal of an existing ICR that is scheduled to expire
on February 28, 2015. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and
approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the
proposed information collection that is summarized in this document.
The ICR and accompanying material are available in the docket for
public review and comment.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 22, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2014-0446, 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: Lily G. Negash, Field & External
Affairs Division (MC 7506P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. What information is EPA particularly interested in?

    Pursuant to PRA section 3506(c)(2)(A) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)),
EPA specifically solicits comments and information to enable it to:
    1. Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency,
including whether the information will have practical utility.
    2. Evaluate the accuracy of the Agency's estimates of the burden of
the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
    3. Enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected.
    4. Minimize the burden of the collection of information on those
who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from
very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of
specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork
burden for very small businesses affected by this collection.

II. What information collection activity or ICR does this action apply
to?

    Title: Certification of Pesticide Applicators.
    ICR number: EPA ICR No. 0155.12.
    OMB control number: OMB Control No. 2070-0029.
    ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on February
28, 2015. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not
required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays
a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's
regulations in title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), after
appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR
part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or
by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection
instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers
for certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.
    Abstract: This ICR addresses the paperwork activities performed by
States, Indian tribes, federal agencies and individuals to fulfill
competency requirements for restricted use pesticide (RUP) applicators.
Because of their potential to harm human health or the environment,
RUPs may be purchased and applied only by a ``certified applicator'' or
by a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
This ICR addresses instances in which registrants of certain pesticide
products are required to perform specific paperwork activities, such as

training and recordkeeping, as a condition of the pesticide
registration (e.g., registrants of pesticide products that assert
claims to inactivate Bacillus anthracis (anthrax) spores). To become a
certified applicator, a person must meet certain standards of
competency through completion of a certification program or test. EPA
administers certification programs for pesticide applicators under
section 11 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) and EPA regulation 40 CFR part 171. Authorized agencies
administer certified applicator programs within their jurisdictions,
but each agency's certification plan must be approved by EPA before it
can be implemented. In areas where no authorized agency has
jurisdiction, EPA may administer a certification program directly.
    This ICR also addresses how registrants of certain pesticide
products are expected to perform specific, special paperwork
activities, such as training and recordkeeping, in order to comply with
the terms and conditions of the pesticide registration (e.g.,
registrants of anthrax-related pesticide products that assert claims to
inactivate Bacillus anthracis spores). Paperwork activities associated
with the use of such products are conveyed specifically as a condition
of the registration.
    Burden statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping
burden for this collection of information is estimated to average, per
response type, as follows: 4,409 hours--annual reporting of authorized
agencies on certification programs; 470 hours for completing
certification application forms in Indian country; 121 hours for
optional training--private applicator in Indian country; 10,044 hours
RUP application recordkeeping--commercial applicators in the Federal
plan; 1,305,100 hours RUP application records--commercial applicators
under authorized agencies; 19.5 hours RUP sales recordkeeping--dealers
in Indian country to prepare and maintain required annual RUP use
records; 3.33 hours for dealerships to report or change their
dealership information; 50 hours for registrants of anthrax-related
products to prepare and conduct training activities; and 37 hours for
registrants of anthrax-related products to keep records. Burden is
defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b).
    The ICR, which is available in the docket along with other related
materials, provides a detailed explanation of the collection activities
and the burden estimate that is only briefly summarized here:
    Respondents/Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by
this ICR are pesticide applicators, administration of certification
programs by States/Tribal lead agencies, individuals or entities
engaged in activities related to the registration of a pesticide
product, and RUP dealers (only for EPA-administered programs).
    Estimated total number of potential respondents: Per response type,
average annual respondents are: 57 authorized agencies report on
certification programs; 2,767 applicants complete a certification form
under the Federal plan; 10 private applicators complete the optional
training under the Federal plan; 3,240 commercial applicators keep
records of RUP applications under the Federal plan; 421,000 commercial
applicators keep records of RUP application under authorized agencies'
plan; 10 dealers of RUPs keep records of RUP transactions in Indian
country; 3.33 dealerships report or change their dealership
information; two registrants of anthrax-related products prepare and
conduct training activities; and two registrants of anthrax-related
products keep records.
    Frequency of response: Annual.
    Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent:
Varies.
    Estimated total annual burden hours: 1,320,254 hours.
    Estimated total annual costs: $42,637,864.99. This includes an
estimated burden cost of $42,637,864.99 and an estimated cost of $0 for
capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

III. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

    There is a decrease of 415 hours in the total estimated respondent
burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by
OMB. This decrease reflects EPA's updating of burden estimates,
addition of a recently-implemented optional, voluntary offering, and a
change in the number of entities whose certification programs are
directly overseen by EPA. This change is both an adjustment and the
result of a program change.

IV. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

    EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as
appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for
review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. EPA will issue another
Federal Register document pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to
announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit
additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or
the approval process, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: July 18, 2014.
James Jones,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 42 (Monday, March 6, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12589-12590]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04316]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0002; FRL-9959-36]

Risk Evaluation Scoping Efforts Under TSCA for Ten Chemical
Substances; Reopening of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; Reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register on January 19,
2017, concerning a February 14, 2017 public meeting and solicitation of
comments to receive input and information to assist the Agency in its
efforts to establish the scope of risk evaluations under development
for the ten chemicals substances designated on December 19, 2016 for
risk evaluations. The comment period closed on March 1, 2017. This
document reopens the comment period related to the public meeting and
for dockets for each of the ten chemical substances for which risk
evaluations have begun for 14 days, from March 1, 2017, to March 15,
2017. EPA is

reopening the comment period in response to a request from the
interested public.

DATES: Comments, identified by the chemical-specific dockets referenced
in section IV.C. of the January 19, 2017 meeting notice, must be
received by March 15, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in
the Federal Register document of January 19, 2017 (82 FR 6545) (FRL-
9958-33).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    For technical information contact: Sheila Canavan, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone 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: This document reopens the public comment
period established in the Federal Register document of January 19,
2017. In that document, EPA announced a February 14, 2017 public
meeting and solicitation of comments to receive input and information
to assist the Agency in its efforts to establish the scope of risk
evaluations under development for the ten chemicals substances
designated on December 19, 2016 for risk evaluations. EPA is hereby
reopening the comment period for that meeting and for each of the ten
chemical substances for which risk evaluations have begun from March 1,
2017, to March 15, 2017.
    To submit comments, or access the docket, please follow the
detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register
document of January 19, 2017. If you have questions, consult the
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

    Authority:  15 U.S.C. 2605.

    Dated: February 28, 2017.
Wendy Cleland-Hamnett,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution
Prevention.
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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 47 (Friday, March 9, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 558

New Animal Drugs for Use in Animal Feeds

CFR Correction

    In Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 500 to 599,
revised as of April 1, 2011, on page 490, in Sec.  558.500, (e)(1)(i)
is reinstated to read as follows;

Sec.  558.500  Ractopamine.

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    Ractopamine in grams/ton               ton             Indications for use        Limitations       Sponsor
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(i) 4.5 to 9....................  ....................  For increased rate of     Feed continuously       000986
                                                         weight gain, improved     as sole ration.
                                                         feed efficiency, and
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                                                         leanness in finishing
                                                         swine, weighing not
                                                         less than 150 lbs, fed
                                                         a complete ration
                                                         containing at least 16%
                                                         crude protein for the
                                                         last 45 to 90 lbs of
                                                         gain prior to slaughter.
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[FR Doc. 2012-5838 Filed 3-8-12; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 148 (Friday, July 31, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46197-46198]
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-89398; File No. SR-CBOE-2020-050]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Cboe Exchange, Inc.; Notice of
Designation of a Longer Period for Commission Action on a Proposed Rule
Change, as Modified by Amendment Nos. 1 and 2, to Amend Rules 5.37 and
5.73

July 27, 2020.
    On June 3, 2020, Cboe Exchange, Inc. (``Exchange'') filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (``Commission''), pursuant to
Section 19(b)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (``Act'') \1\
and Rule 19b-4 thereunder,\2\ a proposed rule change to amend Rules
5.37 and 5.73 to permit orders for the accounts of market makers with
an appointment in SPX to be solicited for the initiating order
submitted for execution against an agency order in SPX options into a
simple Automated Improvement Mechanism (``AIM'') auction or a simple
FLEX AIM auction. The proposed rule change was published for comment in
the Federal Register on June 18, 2020.\3\ On July 2, 2020, the Exchange
submitted Amendment No. 1 to the proposed rule change, which replaced
and superseded the proposed rule change in its entirety.\4\ On July 22,
2020, the Exchange submitted Amendment No. 2 to the proposed rule
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    \1\ 15 U.S.C.78s(b)(1).
    \2\ 17 CFR 240.19b-4.
    \3\ See Securities Exchange Act Release No. 89062 (June 12,
2020), 85 FR 36907. Comments on the proposed rule change can be
found at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-cboe-2020-050/srcboe2020050.htm.
    \4\ In Amendment No. 1, the Exchange: (1) Limited the scope of
its original proposal, which would have permitted orders for the
accounts of market makers with an appointment in any class to be
solicited for the initiating order in an AIM or FLEX AIM auction in
that class, to only allow market makers with an appointment in SPX
to be solicited for the initiating order in an AIM or FLEX AIM
auction in SPX; and (2) provided additional data, justification, and
support for its modified proposal. The full text of Amendment No. 1
is available on the Commission's website at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-cboe-2020-050/srcboe2020050-7382058-218888.pdf.
    \5\ In Amendment No. 2, the Exchange: (1) Provided additional
data, justification, and support for its proposal; and (2) made
technical corrections and clarifications to the description of the
proposal. The full text of Amendment No. 2 is available on the
Commission's website at: https://www.sec.gov/comments/sr-cboe-2020-050/srcboe2020050-7464399-221161.pdf.
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    Section 19(b)(2) of the Act \6\ provides that within 45 days of the
publication of notice of the filing of a proposed rule change, or
within such longer period up to 90 days as the Commission may

designate if it finds such longer period to be appropriate and
publishes its reasons for so finding, or as to which the self-
regulatory organization consents, the Commission shall either approve
the proposed rule change, disapprove the proposed rule change, or
institute proceedings to determine whether the proposed rule change
should be disapproved. The 45th day after publication of the notice for
this proposed rule change is August 2, 2020. The Commission is
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    The Commission finds it appropriate to designate a longer period
within which to take action on the proposed rule change so that it has
sufficient time to consider the proposed rule change, as modified by
Amendment Nos. 1 and 2, and the comments received. Accordingly, the
Commission, pursuant to Section 19(b)(2) of the Act,\7\ designates
September 16, 2020 as the date by which the Commission shall either
approve or disapprove, or institute proceedings to determine whether to
disapprove, the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment Nos. 1
and 2 (File No. SR-CBOE-2020-050).
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    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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J. Matthew DeLesDernier,
Assistant Secretary.
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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 201 (Tuesday, October 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64361-64362]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Emergency Management Agency

[Docket ID: FEMA-2011-0029; OMB No. 1660-0095]

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; National Flood Insurance Program Claims Appeals
Process

AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, DHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, as part of its
continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites
the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity
to comment on a proposed revision of a currently approved information
collection. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
this notice seeks comments concerning revision of the National Flood
Insurance Claims Appeals Process. The appeal process establishes a
formal mechanism to allow policyholders to appeal the decisions of any
insurance agent, adjuster, insurance company, or any FEMA employee or
contractor, in cases or unsatisfactory decisions on claims, proof of
loss, and loss estimates.
    Under this process, FEMA sends the NFIP Flood Insurance Claims
Handbook to the policyholder (upon completion of signed policy), which
explains to them the appeals process. If the policyholder wishes to
appeal a claims decision, that policyholder may appeal it to FEMA. FEMA
will acknowledge receipt of a policyholder's appeal in writing and
advise such policyholder if additional information is required in order
to fully consider the appeal. FEMA will review the documentation
submitted by the policyholder, conduct any necessary additional
investigation, and advise, both the policyholder and the appropriate
flood insurance carrier, of its decision regarding the appeal.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before December 19, 2011.

ADDRESSES: To avoid duplicate submissions to the docket, please use
only one of the following means to submit comments:
    (1) Online. Submit comments at http://www.regulations.gov under
Docket ID FEMA-2011-0029. Follow the instructions for submitting
comments.
    (2) Mail. Submit written comments to Docket Manager, Office of
Chief Counsel, DHS/FEMA, 500 C Street, SW., Room 835, Washington, DC
20472-3100.
    (3) Facsimile. Submit comments to<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (4) E-mail. Submit comments to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Include Docket
ID FEMA-2011-0029 in the subject line.
    All submissions received must include the agency name and Docket
ID. Regardless of the method used for submitting comments or material,
all submissions will be posted, without change, to the Federal
eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov, and will include any
personal information you provide. Therefore, submitting this
information makes it public. You may wish to read the Privacy Act
notice that is available via the link in the footer of http://www.regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dennis Kuhns, Division Director, Risk
Insurance Division,<PHONE_NUMBER> for additional information. You may
contact the Records Management Division for copies of the proposed
collection of information at facsimile number<PHONE_NUMBER> or e-mail
address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 205 of The Bunning-Bereuter-
Blumenauer Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2004, Public Law 108-264
Section 205, 42 U.S.C. 4011 note, requires the Federal Emergency
Management Agency to establish by regulation an additional process for
the appeal of decisions of flood insurance claims issued through the
National Flood Insurance Program. FEMA's regulation at 44 CFR 62.20
details the appeals process.
    The process requires policyholders to submit a written appeal to
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Mitigation Directorate/Risk
Insurance Division), in the form of a signed letter explaining the
nature of their claim appeal, names and titles of persons contacted,
dates of contact, contact information, and details of the contact
relevant to their claim appeal. These requirements are spelled out to
policyholders in the aforementioned NFIP Flood Insurance Claims
Handbook. The policyholders are also required to state the basis for
their appeal and submit supporting documentation including a copy of
the insurer's written denial, in whole or in part, of the claim.

Collection of Information

    Title: National Flood Insurance Program Claims Appeals Process.
    Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved
information collection.
    OMB Number: 1660-0095.
    Form Titles and Numbers: None.
    Abstract: The NFIP claims appeals process requires policyholders to
submit a written appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(Mitigation Directorate/Risk Insurance Division), in the form of a
signed letter explaining the nature of their claim appeal, names and
titles of persons contacted, dates of contact, contact information, and
details of the contact relevant to their claim appeal. The
policyholders are also required to state the basis for their appeal and
submit supporting documentation including a copy of the insurer's
written denial, in whole or in part, of the claim.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households and Business or other-
for-profits.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 2110 hours.
    Estimated Cost: The cost to policyholders would be an annual cost
of $464.20 for postage.

Comments

    Comments may be submitted as indicated in the ADDRESSES caption
above. Comments are solicited to (a) evaluate whether the proposed data
collection is necessary for the proper performance of the agency,
including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b)
evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used; (c) enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) minimize the burden
of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including
through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or
other technological collection techniques or other forms of information
technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses.

Gary L. Anderson,
Acting Chief Administrative Officer, Mission Support Bureau, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security.
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[Federal Register: February 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 33)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0071]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Bayou Lacarpe, Mile 7.5, at
Houma, Lafourche Parish, LA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of temporary deviation from regulations.

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SUMMARY: The Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, has issued a
temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the
SR 661 Vertical Lift Bridge across Bayou Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma,
Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The deviation is necessary to replace all
the wire ropes used to lift the movable span of the bridge. This
deviation allows the bridge to remain closed during daytime hours and
require an advance notice for openings during the nighttime.

DATES: This deviation is effective from 9 a.m. on February 28, 2009
through 5 p.m. on March 14, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0071 and are available online
at www.regulations.gov. They are also available for inspection or
copying at two locations: 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, and the Eighth
Coast Guard District, Bridge Administration Branch, Hale Boggs Federal
Building, Room 1313, 500 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130-
3310 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Frank, Bridge Administration
Branch, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Louisiana Department of Transportation and
Development has requested that the State Route 661 Vertical Lift Bridge
across Bayou Lacarpe, mile 7.5, at Houma, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
operating schedule be deviated. The vertical clearance of the bridge in
the closed position is 3 feet, thus most vessels will not be able to
pass underneath this bridge in the closed-to-navigation position. There
may be times, during the closure period, when the draw will not be able
to open for emergencies. The bridge normally operates in accordance
with 33 CFR 117.460 on signal with at least a four hour advance notice
except that it need not open on weekdays except holidays from 7 a.m. to
8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. This deviation will allow the bridge
to remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
and will open on signal if at least 24 hour notice is given from 6 p.m.
to 9 a.m. starting February 28, 2009 through March 14, 2009. During the
closure periods the wire ropes used for lifting the movable span will
all be changed. Navigation on the waterway consists of tugs with tows,
fishing vessels and recreational craft. Due to prior experience, as
well as coordination with waterway users, and an alternate route around
either side of the island that this bridge goes to it has been
determined that this closure will not have a significant effect on
these vessels. A Temporary Deviation was published for this project to
start in January but do to unforeseen delays the project will start in
February.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the designated
time period. This deviation from the operating regulations is
authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: February 5, 2009.
David M. Frank,
Bridge Administrator.
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                  UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
           SECTOR POLICIES AND PROGRAMS DIVISION
           OFFICE OF AIR QUALITY PLANNING AND STANDARDS
           OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION

DATE:January 19, 2021

SUBJECT:Documentation of Phone Conferences with Railway Tie Association

FROM:John Bradfield (EPA/OAR/OAQPS/SPPD/NRG)

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The purpose of this memorandum is to discuss the phone conference between John Bradfield of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with Ashley Goodin of Railway Tie Association (RTA) on December 23, 2020 regarding wood preservatives used in the railway tie industry. This information will be used in the technology review for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Wood Preserving Area Sources (Subpart QQQQQQ).  RTA provided the following information regarding current wood preservation treatments for railway ties.

Wood Preservation Treatments
85% of ties are treated with creosote, most of them are dual treated with a dual treatment of borates, followed by creosote.
15% of ties are treated with copper naphthenate. Most of the ties used for bridges are copper napthenate and are pine.
Dual treatment extends tie life 15-20%.  Dual treatment is required for class 1 railroads except in cold weather/low termite areas (e.g. Canada). Many of the ties in cold weather areas are dual treated, regardless, because of their superiority against fungal attack, too.
92% of railway ties are wood treated in North America.
Effective use of creosote, with dosages being adjusted to reflect actual preservative effectiveness requirements, is a recent development.
Concrete/Wood Considerations
8% of railway ties are concrete in North America, though there is a higher percentage usage in Europe.
Wood and concrete ties cannot be alternated in the same section. However, ties can alternate on longer sections of track (e.g., a mile) between wood and concrete.
More ballast is required beneath concrete tracks.
The elastic properties of wood are better than concrete and they can withstand greater loads. With the trend towards heavier, longer trains, wood has an advantage.
For areas of track where there are potential derailment issues, wood is preferred due to its elasticity and greater flexibility.