[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 3960-3961]
[FR Doc No: 2018-01634]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 117

[Docket No. USCG-2018-0057]

Drawbridge Operation Regulation; Three Mile Slough, Rio Vista, CA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of deviation from drawbridge regulation.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the
operating schedule that governs the California Route 160 Drawbridge
across Three Mile Slough, mile 0.1, near Rio Vista, CA. This deviation
allows the bridge to remain in the closed-to-navigation position while
the bridge owner conducts emergency repairs.

DATES: This deviation is effective without actual notice from January
29, 2018 through 11 p.m. on February 23, 2018. For the purposes of
enforcement, actual notice will be used from 10:30 a.m. on December 16,
2017, until January 29, 2018.

ADDRESSES: The docket for this deviation, USCG-2018-0057, is available
at http://www.regulations.gov. Type the docket number in the ``SEARCH''
box and click ``SEARCH.'' Click on Open Docket Folder on the line
associated with this deviation.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary deviation, call or email Carl T. Hausner, Chief, Bridge
Section, Eleventh Coast Guard District; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>; email
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 16, 2017 the California
Department of Transportation reported that the California Route 160
Drawbridge over Three Mile Slough, mile 0.1, near Rio Vista, CA
suffered a mechanical failure. The drawspan was secured in the closed-
to-navigation position due to damaged uphaul/downhaul wire ropes, wire
rope drums and sheaves. The drawbridge navigation span provides a
vertical clearance of 12 feet above Mean High Water in the closed-to-
navigation position. The draw opens on signal as required by 33 CFR
117.5. Navigation on the waterway is commercial and recreational.
    The drawspan will be secured in the closed-to-navigation position
from 10:30 a.m. on December 16, 2017, through 11 p.m. on February 23,
2018, to allow the bridge owner to conduct emergency repairs. This
temporary deviation has not been coordinated with waterway users.
    Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may
do so at anytime. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies.
The Sacramento River and San Joaquin River can be used as alternate
routes for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed
position. The Coast Guard will also inform the users of the waterway
through our Local and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the change in
operating schedule for the bridge so that vessel operators can arrange
their transits to minimize any impact caused by the temporary
deviation.
    In accordance with 33 CFR 117.35(e), the drawbridge must return to
its regular operating schedule immediately at the end of the effective
period of this temporary deviation. This deviation from the operating
regulations is authorized under 33 CFR 117.35.

    Dated: January 24, 2018.
Carl T. Hausner,
District Bridge Chief, Eleventh Coast Guard District.
[FR Doc. 2018-01634 Filed 1-26-18; 8:45 am]
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 235 (Friday, December 8, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 57874-57875]
[FR Doc No: 2017-26655]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 770

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2017-0245; FRL-9971-38]
RIN 2070-AK36

Voluntary Consensus Standards Update; Formaldehyde Emission
Standards for Composite Wood Products; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal.

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SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of October 25, 2017, EPA published
both a direct final rule and proposed rule to update the voluntary
consensus standards that originally published in the Toxics Substances
Control Act (TSCA) Title VI formaldehyde emission standards for
composite wood products final rule on December 12, 2016. In addition,
in the direct final rule and proposed rule the EPA amended the testing
requirements for panel producers and third-party certifiers
establishing correlation between approved quality control test methods
and either the ASTM E1333-14 test chamber, or, upon showing
equivalence, the ASTM D6007-14 test chamber. As noted in the direct
final rule, if EPA received adverse comment on the proposed amendments,
the Agency would publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule
in the Federal Register informing the public that the direct final
action will not take effect. The Agency did receive adverse comment on
the proposed rule amendments, and is therefore withdrawing the direct
final rule and will instead proceed with a final rule based on the
proposed rule after considering all public comments.

DATES: Effective December 8, 2017, the direct final rule published in
the Federal Register of October 25, 2017 (82 FR 49287) (FRL-9962-84),
is withdrawn.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
Erik Winchester, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of
Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-6450; email address: [email protected].
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this action apply to me?

    A list of potentially affected entities is provided in the Federal
Register of October 25, 2017 (82 FR 49287). If you have questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT.

II. What rule is being withdrawn?

    In the October 25, 2017 Federal Register, EPA published both a
direct final rule (see 82 FR 49287) and proposed rule (see 82 FR 49302)
(FRL-9962-80) pursuant to section 601 of TSCA that would have updated
several of the voluntary consensus standards incorporated by reference
at Sec.  770.99 as published on December 12, 2016 (see 81 FR 89674)
(FRL-9949-90). These voluntary consensus standards have been updated,
withdrawn, or superseded since publication of the original final rule
in 2016. Additionally, the direct final rule would have amended testing
requirements for demonstration of equivalence and correlation between
approved quality control test methods and either the ASTM E1333-14 test
chamber, or, upon showing equivalence in accordance with Sec.
770.20(d), the ASTM D6007-14 test chamber under Sec.  770.20(d)(2)(i).
    Since the direct final rule and proposed rule's publication, EPA
has received a comment on the proposed amendments to the voluntary
consensus standard updating action that the Agency considers to be
adverse. As a result of receiving an adverse comment, EPA is
withdrawing the direct final rule published in the Federal Register on
October 25, 2017. All comments are available for review in the public
docket. EPA will address the public comments received on this action in
a subsequent final rule.

III. How do I access the docket?

    To access the docket, please go to http://www.regulations.gov and
follow the online instructions using the docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-
2017-0245. Additional information about the Docket Facility is also
provided under ADDRESSES in the October 25, 2017 (82 FR 49287) Federal
Register document. If you have questions, consult the technical person
listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

IV. Good Cause Finding

    EPA finds that there is ``good cause'' under the Administrative
Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B)) to withdraw the direct final rule
discussed in this document without prior notice and comment. For this
document, notice and comment is impracticable and unnecessary because
EPA is under a time limit to publish this withdrawal. It was determined
that this document is not subject to the 30-day delay of effective date
generally required by 5 U.S.C. 553(d) as there is good cause for the
withdrawal to be effective immediately. This withdrawal must become
effective prior to the effective date of the direct final rule being
withdrawn, as EPA explained in the direct final rule itself.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This document withdraws regulatory requirements that have not gone
into effect. As such, the Agency has determined that this withdrawal
will not have any adverse impacts, economic or otherwise. The statutory
and Executive Order review requirements applicable to the direct final
rule being withdrawn were discussed in the October 25, 2017 (82 FR
49287) Federal Register document. Those review requirements do not
apply to this action because it is a withdrawal and does not contain
any new or amended requirements.

VI. Congressional Review Act (CRA)

    Pursuant to the CRA (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.), EPA will submit a
report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S.
Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General
of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2). Section 808 of the CRA allows the issuing agency to make a rule
effective sooner than otherwise provided by CRA if the agency makes a
good cause finding that notice and public procedure is impracticable,
unnecessary, or contrary to the public interest. As required by 5
U.S.C. 808(2), this determination is supported by a brief statement in
Unit IV.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 770

    Environmental protection, Formaldehyde, Incorporation by reference,
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Third-party certification,
Toxic substances, Wood.

    Dated: December 5, 2017.
E. Scott Pruitt,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2017-26655 Filed 12-7-17; 8:45 am]
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