[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 206 (Friday, October 24, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 63591-63594]
[FR Doc No: 2014-25354]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0818; A-1-FRL-9916-17-Region-1]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Rhode Island; Decommissioning of Stage II Vapor Recovery Systems

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. This
revision includes regulatory amendments that allow gasoline dispensing
facilities (GDFs) to decommission their Stage II vapor recovery systems
as of December 25, 2013, and a demonstration that such removal is
consistent with the Clean Air Act and EPA guidance. This revision also
includes regulatory amendments that strengthen Rhode Island's
requirements for Stage I vapor recovery systems at GDFs. The intended
effect of this action is to propose approval of Rhode Island's revised
vapor recovery regulations.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 24,
2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA-
R01-OAR-2013-0818 by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
    2. E-Mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    3. Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    4. Mail: ``Docket Identification Number EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0818,''
Anne Arnold, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England
Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Quality Planning
Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA
02109-3912.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Anne Arnold,
Manager, Air Quality Planning Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem
Protection, Air Quality Planning Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100,
(Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Regional Office's normal hours of operation. The
Regional Office's official hours of business are Monday through Friday,
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R01-OAR-
2013-0818. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included
in the public docket without change and may be made available online at
www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided,
unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Do not submit through www.regulations.gov, or
email, information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected.
The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system,
which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information
unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email
comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your
email address will be automatically captured and included as part of
the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on
the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that
you include your name and other contact information in the body of your
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic
files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of
encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some
information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such
as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket
materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or
in hard copy at Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem
Protection, Air Quality Planning Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100,
Boston, MA. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the
contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's official hours of
business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding
legal holidays.
    In addition, copies of the state submittal are also available for
public inspection during normal business hours, by appointment at the
State Air Agency: Office of Air Resources, Department of Environmental
Management, 235 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908-5767.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ariel Garcia, Air Quality Planning
Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional
Office, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (Mail code: OEP05-2), Boston,
MA 02109-3912, telephone number<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax number (617) 918-
0660, email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Throughout this document whenever ``we,'' ``us,'' or ``our'' is
used, we mean EPA.

    Organization of this document. The following outline is provided to
aid in locating information in this preamble.

I. Background and Purpose
II. Summary of Rhode Island's SIP Revision
III. EPA's Evaluation of Rhode Island's SIP Revision
IV. Proposed Action
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background and Purpose

    On December 13, 2013, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental
Management submitted a revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP).
The SIP revision consists of Rhode Island's revised Air Pollution
Control Regulation No. 11, Petroleum Liquids Marketing and Storage,
which has been revised to allow the decommissioning of Stage II vapor
recovery systems and to strengthen Stage I vapor recovery requirements.
The SIP submittal also includes a demonstration that removal of Stage
II vapor recovery systems in Rhode Island is consistent with the Clean
Air Act and EPA guidance.
    Stage II and onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) systems are
two types of emission control systems that capture fuel vapors from
vehicle gas tanks during refueling. Stage II vapor recovery systems are
installed at gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) and capture the
refueling fuel vapors at the gasoline pump. The system carries the
vapors back to the underground storage tank at the GDF to prevent the
vapors from escaping to the atmosphere. ORVR systems are carbon
canisters installed directly on automobiles to capture the fuel vapors
evacuated from the gasoline tank before they reach the nozzle. The fuel
vapors captured in the carbon canisters are then combusted in the
engine when the automobile is in operation.
    Stage II vapor recovery systems and vehicle ORVR systems were
initially both required by the 1990 Amendments to the Clean Air Act
(CAA). Section 182(b)(3) of the CAA requires moderate and above ozone
nonattainment areas to implement Stage II vapor recovery programs.
Also, under CAA section 184(b)(2), states in the Ozone Transport Region
(OTR) are required to implement Stage II or comparable measures. CAA
section 202(a)(6) required EPA to promulgate regulations for ORVR for
light-duty vehicles (passenger cars). EPA adopted these requirements in
1994, at which point moderate ozone nonattainment areas were no longer
subject to the CAA section 182(b)(3) Stage II vapor recovery
requirements. ORVR equipment has been phased in for new passenger
vehicles beginning with model year 1998, and starting with model year
2001 for light-duty trucks and most heavy-duty gasoline powered
vehicles. ORVR equipment has been installed on nearly all new gasoline-
powered light-duty vehicles, light-duty trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles
since 2006.
    During the phase-in of ORVR controls, Stage II has provided
volatile organic compound (VOC) reductions in ozone nonattainment areas
and certain attainment areas of the OTR. Congress recognized that ORVR
systems and Stage II vapor recovery systems would eventually become
largely redundant technologies, and provided authority to EPA to allow
states to remove Stage II vapor recovery programs from their SIPs after
EPA finds that ORVR is in ``widespread use.'' Effective May 16, 2012,
the date the final rule was published in the Federal Register (see 77
FR 28772), EPA determined that ORVR systems are in widespread use
nationwide for control of gasoline emissions during refueling of
vehicles at GDFs. Currently, more than 75 percent of gasoline refueling
nationwide occurs with ORVR-equipped vehicles, so Stage II vapor
recovery programs have become largely redundant control systems and
Stage II vapor recovery systems achieve an ever declining emissions
benefit as more ORVR-equipped vehicles continue to enter the on-road
motor vehicle fleet.\1\ In its May 16, 2012 rulemaking, EPA also
exercised its authority under CAA section 202(a)(6) to waive certain
federal statutory requirements for Stage II vapor recovery systems at
GDFs. This decision exempts all new ozone nonattainment areas
classified serious or above from the requirement to adopt Stage II
vapor recovery programs. Finally, EPA's May 16, 2012 rulemaking also
noted that any state currently implementing Stage II vapor recovery
programs may submit SIP revisions that would allow for the phase-out of
Stage II vapor recovery systems.
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    \1\ In areas where certain types of vacuum-assist Stage II vapor
recovery systems are used, the differences in operational design
characteristics between ORVR and some configurations of these Stage
II vapor recovery systems result in the reduction of overall control
system efficiency compared to what could have been achieved relative
to the individual control efficiencies of either ORVR or stage II
emissions from the vehicle fuel tank.
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    Stage I vapor recovery systems are systems that capture vapors
displaced from storage tanks at GDFs during gasoline tank truck
deliveries. When gasoline is delivered into an aboveground or
underground storage tank, vapors that were taking up space in the
storage tank are displaced by the gasoline entering the storage tank.
The Stage I vapor recovery systems route these displaced vapors into
the delivery truck's tank. Some vapors are vented when the storage tank
exceeds a specified pressure threshold, however the Stage I vapor
recovery systems greatly reduce the possibility of these displaced
vapors being released into the atmosphere.
    Stage I vapor recovery systems have been in place since the 1970s.
EPA has issued the following guidance regarding Stage I systems:
``Design Criteria for Stage I Vapor Control Systems--Gasoline Service
Stations'' (November 1975, EPA Online Publication 450R75102), which is
regarded as the control techniques guideline (CTG) for the control of
VOC emissions from this source category; and the EPA document ``Model
Volatile Organic Compound Rules for Reasonably Available Control
Technology'' (Staff Working Draft, June 1992) contains a model Stage I
regulation.
    In more recent years, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has
required Stage I vapor recovery systems capable of achieving vapor
control efficiencies higher than those achieved by traditional systems.
These systems are commonly referred to as Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR)
systems.

II. Summary of Rhode Island's SIP Revision

    Rhode Island adopted its Stage II Vapor Recovery Program in 1992 in
order to satisfy the requirements of sections 182(b)(3) and 184(b)(2)
of the CAA. The Rhode Island Stage II vapor recovery program
requirements were codified in Rhode Island Air Pollution Control
Regulation No. 11, Petroleum Liquids Marketing and Storage, and EPA
approved the program into the Rhode Island SIP on December 17, 1993 (58
FR 65930). Rhode Island's rule required gasoline dispensing facilities
throughout the state to install Stage II vapor recovery systems.
    On December 13, 2013, Rhode Island submitted a SIP revision
consisting of its revised Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 11,
Petroleum Liquids Marketing and Storage. This SIP revision includes
regulatory amendments that allow GDFs to decommission their Stage II
vapor recovery systems as of December 25, 2013 and requires that all
GDFs equipped with Stage II vapor recovery systems that are not
compatible with ORVR, decommission their Stage II vapor recovery
systems by December 22, 2017.
    A GDF equipped with a Stage II vapor recovery system that is not
ORVR-compatible can apply for an exemption to the Stage II removal
requirement if

such GDF will install, by December 22, 2017, air pollution control
systems to control tank excess vent emissions resulting from that
incompatibility. These GDFs are then required to continue to operate
and maintain their Stage II vapor recovery systems in accordance with
Rhode Island's regulations, until the time when such Stage II vapor
recovery system is ever decommissioned. Also, GDFs with ORVR-compatible
Stage II vapor recovery systems may choose not to decommission as long
as such systems continue to be operated and maintained in accordance
with Rhode Island's regulations, until the time when such Stage II
vapor recovery system is ever decommissioned.
    In addition, the regulatory amendments in the SIP revision also
include requirements for GDFs to upgrade their Stage I vapor recovery
systems to CARB-certified Stage I EVR systems or a Stage I vapor
recovery system composed of EVR system components (Stage I EVR
component systems). As of December 25, 2013, the upgrade to Stage I EVR
systems or a Stage I system composed of EVR components is required upon
facility start-up for facilities beginning operation or installing a
fuel storage tank. Also as of December 25, 2013, any component of a
pre-existing Stage I vapor recovery system that is replaced, is
required to be replaced with a CARB-certified Stage I EVR component.
The Rhode Island regulation further requires that all Stage I systems
be CARB-certified Stage I EVR systems or Stage I EVR component systems
by December 25, 2020.
    The December 13, 2013 SIP revision also includes a narrative
demonstration supporting the discontinuation of the Rhode Island Stage
II vapor recovery program. This demonstration consists of an analysis
that the Stage II vapor recovery controls provide only de minimis
emission reductions due to the prevalence of ORVR-equipped vehicles.

III. EPA's Evaluation of Rhode Island's SIP Revision

    EPA has reviewed Rhode Island's revised Air Pollution Control
Regulation No. 11, Petroleum Liquids Marketing and Storage, and
accompanying SIP narrative and has concluded that Rhode Island's
December 13, 2013 SIP revision is consistent with EPA's widespread use
rule (77 FR 28772, May 16, 2012) and EPA's ``Guidance on Removing Stage
II Gasoline Vapor Control Programs from State Implementation Plans and
Assessing Comparable Measures'' (EPA-457/B-12-001; August 7, 2012),
hereafter referred to as EPA's Guidance Document.
    Rhode Island's December 13, 2013 SIP revision includes a CAA
section 110(l) anti-back sliding demonstration based on equations in
EPA's Guidance Document. According to these calculations, the potential
loss of refueling emission reductions from removing Stage II vapor
recovery systems in 2013 (the effective date of the regulation
amendments) is 7.2 percent, thus meeting the 10 percent de minimis
recommendation in EPA's Guidance Document.
    In addition, Rhode Island's December 13, 2013 SIP revision also
includes calculations illustrating that the overall emissions effect of
removing the Stage II vapor recovery program would be an increase of 69
tons in 2013. EPA's 2011 National Emissions Inventory database, Version
1, illustrates that Rhode Island's statewide anthropogenic VOC
emissions were about 22,248 tons (see www.epa.gov/ttn/chief/net/2011inventory.html), therefore the 69 annual tons of VOC emissions
increase calculated by Rhode Island are only about 0.3 percent of the
total anthropogenic VOC emissions in Rhode Island. Also, these foregone
emissions reductions in the near term continue to diminish rapidly over
time as ORVR phase-in continues. Therefore, EPA believes that the
resulting temporary increases in VOC emissions will not interfere with
attainment or maintenance of the ozone NAAQS.
    With respect to Stage I vapor recovery requirements, Rhode Island's
revised Regulation No. 11 is more stringent than the previously
approved version of the rule, thus meeting the CAA section 110(l) anti-
back sliding requirements. As noted above, the revised rule requires
upgrades to a CARB-certified EVR Stage I system or a Stage I system
made up of EVR components by December 25, 2020, with an earlier
December 25, 2013 compliance date in the case of a new facility or when
system components are being replaced. CARB-certified Stage I EVR
systems have been certified to achieve a 98 percent reduction in VOC
emissions, as compared to 95 percent for pre-EVR Stage I systems.

IV. Proposed Action

    EPA is proposing to approve Rhode Island's December 13, 2013 SIP
revision. Specifically, EPA is proposing to approve Rhode Island's
revised Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 11, Petroleum Liquids
Marketing and Storage, and incorporate it into the Rhode Island SIP.
EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision because it meets all
applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA guidance, and it
will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the ozone NAAQS.
    EPA is soliciting public comments on the issues discussed in this
notice or on other relevant matters. These comments will be considered
before taking final action. Interested parties may participate in the
Federal rulemaking procedure by submitting written comments to the EPA
New England Regional Office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this
Federal Register.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a
SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and
applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state
choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this proposed action merely approves state law as meeting
Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond
those imposed by state law. For that reason, this proposed action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the Clean Air Act; and

     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).

In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the
SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the state,
and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on
tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: September 11, 2014.
H. Curtis Spalding,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 172 (Wednesday, September 5, 2018)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45047-45049]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2018-0376]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Neches River, Beaumont, TX

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is extending the duration of a temporary
safety zone on navigable waters of the Neches River extending 500-feet
on either side of the Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge that crosses
the Neches River in Beaumont, TX. The safety zone is necessary to
protect the bridge as well as persons and property on or near the
bridge from potential damage from passing vessels until missing and/or
damaged fendering systems are repaired or replaced. Entry of certain
vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur or
a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective without actual notice from September 5,
2018 until January 31, 2019. For the purposes of enforcement, actual
notice will be used from September 1, 2018 until September 5, 2018.

ADDRESSES: To view documents mentioned in this preamble as being
available in the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-
2018-0376 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 Mr. Scott Whalen, Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur, U.S.
Coast Guard; telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

CFR Code of Federal Regulations
COTP Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur
DHS Department of Homeland Security
FR Federal Register
KCS Kansas City Southern Railroad Company
NPRM Notice of proposed rulemaking
Sec.  Section
U.S.C. United States Code
VTS Vessel Traffic Service

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    On April 19, 2018, the Coast Guard was notified that the wood
fendering systems designed to protect bridge support columns of the
Kansas City Southern Railroad Company's bridge (KSC) from strikes by
vessels transiting under the bridge had been damaged or destroyed by
Hurricane Harvey. The south bank column protection fenders are missing
and the north bank column protection fenders are severely damaged. KCS
indicated that strikes to the support columns could compromise the
bridge structure. In response, on May 7, 2018, the Coast Guard
published a temporary final rule; request for

comments titled ``Safety Zone; Neches River, Beaumont, TX'' (83 FR
19968). During the comment period that ended May 29, 2018, we received
no comments.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this rule effective less than 30 days after
publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective date of
this rule would be impracticable and contrary to the public interest
because immediate action is needed to respond to potential safety
hazards posed by and to passing vessel traffic and to the unprotected
bridge columns supporting the KCS Bridge.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 33 U.S.C.
1231. The Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (COTP) has
determined that potential hazards posed by the unprotected bridge
columns are a safety concern to the KCS Bridge and to persons and
property on or near the bridge. The purpose of this rule is to provide
for the safety of the KCS Bridge and persons and property on or near
the bridge.

IV. Discussion of Comments, Changes, and the Rule

    As noted above, we received no comments on our temporary final
rule; request for comments published on May 7, 2018. The only changes
in the regulatory text of this rule are minor formatting edits and the
extension of the effective period until January 31, 2018, or until the
missing and/or damaged fenders are repaired or replaced, whichever
occurs first.
    This rule extends a temporary safety zone from September 1, 2018
through January 31, 2019 or until missing and/or damaged fendering
systems are repaired or replaced, whichever occurs first. The safety
zone extends 500-feet on either side of the KCS Bridge that crosses the
Neches River in Beaumont, TX in approximate location 30[deg]04'54.8'' N
094[deg]05'29.4'' W. The duration of the zone is intended to protect
the bridge support columns as well as persons and property on or near
the bridge until the bridge fendering is repaired or replaced. Only
vessels less than 65 feet in length and not engaged in towing are
authorized to enter the zone, unless otherwise permitted by the COTP or
a designated representative to enter the safety zone.
    Persons and vessels not permitted to enter the safety zone must
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They
may be contacted through Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) on channels 65A
or 13 VHF-FM, or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Permission to transit through the bridge will be based on weather,
tide and current conditions, vessel size, horsepower, and availability
of assist vessels. All persons and vessels permitted to enter this
temporary safety zone shall comply with the lawful orders or directions
given to them by COTP or a designated representative.
    Intentional or unintentional contact with any part of the bridge or
associated structure, including fendering systems, support columns,
spans or any other portion of the bridge, is strictly prohibited.
Report any contact with the bridge or associated structures immediately
to VTS Port Arthur on channels 65A, 13 or 16 VHF-FM or by telephone at
(409) 719-5070.

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 13563 (``Improving Regulation and Regulatory
Review'') and 12866 (``Regulatory Planning and 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. As this
rule is not a significant regulatory action, this rule is exempt from
the requirements of Executive Order 13771. See OMB's Memorandum
``Guidance Implementing Executive Order 13771, Titled `Reducing
Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Costs' '' (April 5, 2017). This
regulatory action determination is based on the size, location and
duration of the safety zone. This rule will only affect certain vessels
transiting the upper reaches of the Neches River in Beaumont, TX. The
Coast Guard will issue a VTS Advisory concerning the zone, and the rule
allows 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 will 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.A above, this rule will 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 will 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,
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 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 does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes. 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 will 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
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.1D, which guide the
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined 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
a safety zone that will prohibit entry within 500-feet of either side
of the KCS Bridge that crosses the Neches River in Beaumont, TX. It is
categorically excluded from further review under paragraph L60(d) of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual 023-01-001-01, Rev. 01. A
Record of Environmental Consideration supporting this determination is
available in the docket where indicated under ADDRESSES.

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.

0
2. Revise Sec.  165.T08-0376 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T08-0376  Safety Zone; Neches River, Beaumont, TX.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable
waters extending 500 feet on either side of the Kansas City Southern
Railroad Bridge that crosses the Neches River in Beaumont, TX in
approximate location 30[deg]04'54.8'' N 094[deg]05'29.4'' W.
    (b) Effective period. This rule is effective without actual notice
from September 5, 2018 until January 31, 2019 or until missing and/or
damaged fendering systems are repaired or replaced, whichever occurs
first. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from
September 1, 2018 until September 5, 2018.
    (c) Regulations. (1) No vessel may enter or remain in the safety
zone except:
    (i) A vessel less than 65 feet in length and not engaged in towing;
or
    (ii) A vessel authorized by the Captain of the Port Marine Safety
Unit Port Arthur (COTP) or a designated representative.
    (2) Persons and vessels not permitted to enter the safety zone must
request permission from the COTP or a designated representative. They
may be contacted through Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) on channels 65A
or 13 VHF-FM, or by telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (3) Permission to transit through the bridge will be based on
weather, tide and current conditions, vessel size, horsepower, and
availability of assist vessels. All persons and vessels permitted to
enter this temporary safety zone shall comply with the lawful orders or
directions given to them by COTP or a designated representative.
    (4) Intentional or unintentional contact with any part of the
bridge or associated structure, including fendering systems, support
columns, spans or any other portion of the bridge, is strictly
prohibited. Report any contact with the bridge or associated structures
immediately to VTS Port Arthur on channels 65A, 13 or 16 VHF-FM or by
telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    (d) Informational broadcasts. The Coast Guard will inform the
public through public of the effective period of this safety zone
through VTS Advisories, Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local
Notice to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information Bulletins
(MSIBs) as appropriate.

    Dated: August 29, 2018.
Jacqueline Twomey,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port
Arthur.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 281

[EPA-R08-UST-2006-0295; FRL-8247-2]

Colorado: Tentative Approval of State Underground Storage Tank
Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of tentative determination on application
of state of Colorado for final approval, public hearing and public
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SUMMARY: The State of Colorado has applied for final approval of its
Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program under Subtitle I of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has reviewed Colorado's
application and made the tentative decision that the State's UST
program satisfies all requirements necessary to qualify for final
approval.

DATES: Any member of the public is invited to provide written comments
and/or request a public hearing on this determination by December 27,
2006. A public hearing will be held if sufficient public interest is
expressed and communicated to EPA in writing by December 27, 2006. EPA
will determine by January 26, 2007, whether there is significant
interest to hold a public hearing. The State of Colorado will
participate in any public hearing held by EPA on this subject. Please
see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, Item C, for details.

ADDRESSES: Written comments and requests for a public hearing shall be
addressed to: Robert E. Roberts, Regional Administrator, c/o Francisca
Chambus (8P-W-GW), U.S. EPA, Region 8, 999 18th Street, Suite 200,
Denver, CO 80202-2466. Comments, as well as requests to present oral
testimony, must be received by the close of business on December 27,
2006.
    All documents relating to this determination are available for
public inspection and copying at the following locations: (1) U.S. EPA,
Library, Region 8, 999 18th Street, Suite 144, Denver, CO 80202-2466
from 9AM to 4PM, (2) Colorado Department of Labor & Employment,
Division of Oil and Public Safety, Public Records Center, 633 17th
Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202 from 8AM to Noon, or (3) online at:
http://www.regulations.gov, with reference to Docket ID No. EPA-R08-

UST-2006-0295. However, based on sensitivity, certain materials are
available in hardcopy only. Comments

can be submitted via http://www.regulations.gov. The www.regulations.gov Web

site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know
your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body
of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without
going through http://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be

automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name
and other contact information in the body of your comment. If EPA
cannot read your comments due to technical difficulties and cannot
contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your
comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters,
any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisca Chambus at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    Section 9004 of RCRA enables EPA to approve implementation of State
UST programs in lieu of the Federal UST program. Approval is granted
when it has been determined that the State program: (1) is ``no less
stringent'' than the overall Federal program and includes notification
requirements of Section 9004(a) (8), 42 U.S.C. 6991c(a)(8), and (2)
provides for adequate enforcement of compliance with UST standards of
Section 9004(a), 42 U.S.C. 6991c(a).

B. State of Colorado

    The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, Division of Oil &
Public Safety (OPS) is the lead implementing agency for the UST program
in Colorado. OPS has broad statutory authority to regulate UST releases
under Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 8, Labor and Industry, Articles
20 and 20.5. Specific authority to regulate the installation,
operation, maintenance, and closure of USTs is found under Colorado
Department of Labor and Employment; Division of Oil and Public Safety;
Storage Tank Regulation 7 CCR 1101-14.
    Colorado is not authorized to carry out its UST program in ``Indian
country.'' This includes all lands within the exterior boundaries of
the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Indian Reservations; any land
held in trust by the United States for an Indian tribe, and any other
areas that are ``Indian country'' within the meaning of 18 U.S.C. 1151.

C. Requesting a Hearing

    Any request for a public hearing shall include: (1) The name,
address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other
entity requesting a hearing, (2) a brief statement of the requester's
interest in the RA's determination and of information that he/she
intends to submit at such hearing, (3) the signature of the requester
or responsible official, if made on behalf of an organization or other
entity, and (4) the associated Docket ID Number, if available.
    Notice of any hearing shall be given not less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the time scheduled for the hearing, and will be made by
the RA in the Federal Register and newspapers of general circulation in
the State. A notice will also be sent to both the person(s) requesting
the hearing and the State. The hearing notice will include a statement
of purpose, information regarding time and location, and the address
and telephone number where interested persons may obtain further
information. The RA will issue a final determination upon review of the
hearing record.
    Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by
the RA. However, if a substantial request is made within thirty (30)
days after this notice, a public hearing will be held. Please bring
this notice to the attention of any persons known by you to have an
interest in this determination.

D. Statutory and Executive Order (EO) Review

    This rule only applies to Colorado's UST Program requirements
pursuant to RCRA Section 9004 and imposes no requirements other than
those imposed by State law. It complies with applicable EOs and
statutory provisions as follows: (1) Under EO 12866: Regulatory
Planning Review, the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) has exempted
this rule from review; (2) under Paperwork Reduction Act, this rule
does not impose an information collection burden; (3) under Regulatory
Flexibility Act, and after considering economic impacts, I certify that
this rule will not have significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities; (4) as described in the Unfunded Mandates
Reform Act, because this rule codifies pre-existing requirements under
State law and does not impose any additional enforceable duty beyond
that required by State law, it does not contain any unfunded mandate,
or significantly or uniquely affect small governments; (5) under EO
13132: Federalism, this rule does not apply because it will not have
federalism implications; (6) under EO 13175: Consultation &
Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments, this rule does not apply
because it will not have tribal implications; (7) under EO 13045:
Protection of Children from Environmental Health & Safety Risks, this
rule is not subject because it is not economically significant, nor is
it based on health or safety risks; (8) under EO 13211: Actions that
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution or Use, this rule is
not subject because it is not a significant regulatory action as
defined in EO 12866; and (9) under the National Technology Transfer and
Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104-113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C.
272 note), EPA is directed to use voluntary consensus standards in its
regulatory activities unless doing so would be inconsistent with
applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards
are technical standards (i.e., materials specifications, test methods,
sampling procedures and business practices) developed or adopted by
voluntary consensus standards bodies. NTTAA directs EPA to provide
Congress, through OMB, explanations when EPA decides not to use
available and applicable voluntary consensus standards. This action
does not involve technical standards. Therefore, EPA is not considering
the use of any voluntary consensus standards.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 281

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Hazardous materials, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Authority: This notice is issued under the authority of Section
9004 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act as amended 42 U.S.C. 6912(a),
6926, 6974(b).

    Dated: November 17, 2006.
Kerrigan G. Clough,
Deputy Regional Administrator, Region 8.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

[Release No. 34-57263; File No. SR-Phlx-2007-91]

Self-Regulatory Organizations; Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc;
Order Approving a Proposed Rule Change to Require a Non-Streaming Quote
Trader Registered Option Traders (``non-SQT ROT'') to Submit a List of
Options for Intended Assignment

February 4, 2008.
    On December 12, 2007, the Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.
(``Phlx'' or ``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 Exchange Rule
1014(b)(ii)(C) to require ``non-SQT ROTs'' (as defined below) to submit
to the Exchange a list of the options in which such non-SQT ROT intends
to be assigned to make markets. The proposed rule change was published
for comment in the Federal Register on December 31, 2007.\3\ The
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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. 57034 (December 21,
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    PHLX proposes to amend Exchange Rule 1014(b)(ii)(C) to require
``non-SQT ROTs'' \4\ to notify the Exchange of each option, on an
issue-by-issue basis, it intends to be assigned to make markets. Such
notification would need to be made in writing on a form prescribed by
the Exchange (an ``ROT Assignment Form''). Any change to the ROT
Assignment Form would have to be made in writing by the non-SQT ROT
prior to the end of the trading session in which the change is to take
place. Receipt of the properly completed ROT Assignment Form from a
qualified non-SQT ROT applicant would constitute acceptance by the
Exchange of the non-SQT ROT's assignment in, or termination of
assignment in (as indicated on the ROT Assignment Form), the options
listed on such ROT Assignment Form. If a non-SQT ROT applicant failed
to qualify as an ROT on the Exchange, such assignments would be
rendered ineffective and would be terminated. The proposed rule change
is designed to facilitate the Exchange's ability to track the
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    \4\ A Streaming Quote Trader (``SQT'') is a Registered Options
Trader (``ROT'') that has received permission from the Exchange to
generate and submit electronic option quotations electronically via
an Exchange approved quoting device. See Exchange Rule
1014(b)(ii)(A). Non-SQT ROTs do not stream electronic quotations but
make verbal markets upon request and have the ability to send limit
orders to the limit order book via electronic interface with Phlx
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    The Commission finds that the proposed rule change is consistent
with the requirements of the Act and the rules and regulations
thereunder applicable to a national securities exchange.\5\ In
particular, the Commission finds that the proposed rule change is
consistent with section 6(b)(5) of the Act,\6\ which requires, among
other things, that the Exchange's rules be designed to promote just and
equitable principles of trade, to remove impediments to and perfect the
mechanism for a free and open market and a national market system, and,
in general, to protect investors and the public interest. The
Commission believes that the proposed notification requirement will
assist the Exchange in monitoring the activities of non-SQT ROTs and
should contribute to the Exchange's efforts to enhance the fair and
orderly operation of the Exchange's market.
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    \5\ In approving this proposal, the Commission considered the
proposed rule's impact on efficiency, competition and capital
formation. 15 U.S.C. 78c(f).
    \6\ 15 U.S.C. 78f(b)(5).
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    It is therefore ordered, pursuant to section 19(b)(2) of the
Act,\7\ that the proposed rule change (File No. SR-Phlx-2007-91) hereby
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    \7\ 15 U.S.C. 78s(b)(2).

Florence E. Harmon,
Deputy Secretary.
    For the Commission, by the Division of Trading and Markets,
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9670-1]

National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S.
Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting teleconference call.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463,
EPA gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Committee (NAC)
and Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Representative to
the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The
National and Governmental Advisory Committees advise the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as the U.S. Representative to the CEC
Council. The Committees are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of the
North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), North
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Public Law 103-182,
and as directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled ``Federal
Implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental
Cooperation.'' The NAC is composed of 13 members representing academia,
environmental non-governmental organizations, and private industry. The
GAC consists of 12 members representing state, local, and Tribal
governments. The Committees are responsible for providing advice to the
U.S. Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific,
technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to
implementation and further elaboration of the NAAEC.
    The purpose of this teleconference is to discuss and approve the
draft advice letter addressing the draft Guidelines for Submissions on
Enforcement Matters under Articles 14 and 15 of the NAAEC. A copy of
the agenda will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/ofacmo/nacgac-page.htm.

DATES: The NAC/GAC will hold a public teleconference on Wednesday, May
16, 2012, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Due to an
expedited advice request, EPA is announcing the meeting with less than
15 days public notice.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the U.S. EPA East Building, 1201
Constitution Ave. NW., Room 1132, Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal
Officer<EMAIL_ADDRESS>202-564-0347, U.S. EPA, Office of
Federal Advisory Committee Management and Outreach (1601-M), 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or to provide
written comments to NAC/GAC should be sent to Oscar Carrillo at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>by Thursday, May 10, 2012. The meeting is open
to the public, with limited seating on a first-come, first-served
basis. Members of the public wishing to participate in the
teleconference should contact Oscar Carrillo at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<PHONE_NUMBER> by May 10, 2012.
    Meeting Access: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact Oscar Carrillo at 202-
564-0347 or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>To request accommodation of a
disability, please contact Oscar Carrillo, preferably at least 10 days
prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process
your request.

    Dated: May 1, 2012.
Oscar Carrillo,
Designated Federal Officer.
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[R01-OW-2022; FRL-9918-01-R1]

Program Requirement Revisions Related to the Public Water System
Supervision Program for the State of Connecticut

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Connecticut is
revising its approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) program 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 July 29, 2022 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 own motion, this determination shall
become final and effective July 29, 2022.
    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) below. Please call to arrange a
visit.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Water Division, 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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stafford Madison, U.S. EPA-New
England, Water Division, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The State of Connecticut has adopted
drinking water regulations for the Arsenic Rule (66 FR 6976)
promulgated on January 22, 2001, Ground Water Rule (71 FR 65574)
promulgated on November 8, 2006, and Public Notification Rule (65 FR
25982) promulgated on May 4, 2000. After review of documentation
submitted by the State, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
determined that the State's rules are no less stringent than the
corresponding federal regulations. EPA, therefore, intends to approve
the state's PWSS program revision for these three 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 24, 2022.
David W. Cash,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1--New England.
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