[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 61 (Wednesday, March 30, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17646-17649]
[FR Doc No: 2011-7321]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0282: FRL-8868-9]

Registration Review; Pesticide Dockets Opened for Review and
Comment and Other Docket Actions, and Availability of Updated Schedule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: EPA has established registration review dockets for the

pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA
is opening the public comment period for these registration reviews.
Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations
to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory
standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its
intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health
or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information
that will assist the public in understanding the types of information
and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of
registration reviews. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
This document also announces the Agency's intent not to open
registration review dockets for alternaria destruens, 1,2-
benzenedicarboxaldehyde, fenvalerate, triethylhexahydrotriazine, and
zucchini yellow mosaic virus-weak strain. These pesticides currently do
not have any actively registered pesticide products and, therefore, are
not scheduled for review under the registration review program. EPA is
also announcing the availability of an amended final work plan for the
registration review of the pesticide diquat dibromide; this work plan
has been amended to incorporate revisions to the data requirements. EPA
is announcing the availability of an updated schedule for the pesticide
registration review program which provides the timetable for opening
dockets during the next 4 years of the program, from FY 2011 to 2014.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 31, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by the docket identification
(ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the
table in Unit III.A., by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
     Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
     Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to the docket ID numbers listed
in the table in Unit III.A. for the pesticides you are commenting on.
EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the
docket without change and may be made available on-line at http://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 information that you consider to
be CBI or otherwise protected through regulations.gov or e-mail. The
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 regulations.gov, your e-mail
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the
comment that is placed in the 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 docket are listed in the docket index
available at http://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., 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 in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of
operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information
contact: The Chemical Review Manager (CRM) or Regulatory Action Leader
(RAL) identified in the table in Unit III.A. for the pesticide of
interest.
    For general information contact: Kevin Costello, Pesticide Re-
evaluation Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; fax
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; e-mail address: costello.kevin @epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this action apply to me?

    This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of
interest to a wide range of stakeholders including environmental, human
health, farmworker, and agricultural advocates; the chemical industry;
pesticide users; and members of the public interested in the sale,
distribution, or use of pesticides. Since others also may be
interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific
entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity,
consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

    1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through
regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the
information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or
CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as
CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the
specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one
complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as
CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information
claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket.
Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with
procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.
    2. Tips for preparing your comments. When submitting comments,
remember to:
    i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying
information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).
    ii. Follow directions. The Agency may ask you to respond to
specific questions

or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
part or section number.
    iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and
substitute language for your requested changes.
    iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information
and/or data that you used.
    v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you
arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be
reproduced.
    vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and
suggest alternatives.
    vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of
profanity or personal threats.
    viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period
deadline identified.
    3. Environmental justice. EPA seeks to achieve environmental
justice, the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of any group,
including minority and/or low income populations, in the development,
implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and
policies. To help address potential environmental justice issues, the
Agency seeks information on any groups or segments of the population
who, as a result of their location, cultural practices, or other
factors, may have atypical or disproportionately high and adverse human
health impacts or environmental effects from exposure to the
pesticide(s) discussed in this document, compared to the general
population.

II. Authority

    EPA is initiating its reviews of the pesticides identified in this
document pursuant to section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Procedural Regulations
for Registration Review at 40 CFR part 155, subpart C. Section 3(g) of
FIFRA provides, among other things, that the registrations of
pesticides are to be reviewed every 15 years. Under FIFRA, a pesticide
product may be registered or remain registered only if it meets the
statutory standard for registration given in FIFRA section 3(c)(5).
When used in accordance with widespread and commonly recognized
practice, the pesticide product must perform its intended function
without unreasonable adverse effects on the environment; that is,
without any unreasonable risk to man or the environment, or a human
dietary risk from residues that result from the use of a pesticide in
or on food.
    The updated schedule for the registration review program is
available as provided in 40 CFR 155.42(e) and 155.44 of the Procedural
Regulations for Registration Review; Final Rule, document number EPA-
HQ-OPP-2004-0404-0052 at regulations.gov.

III. Registration Reviews

 A. What action is the agency taking?

    As directed by FIFRA section 3(g), EPA is reviewing the pesticide
registrations identified in the table in this unit to assure that they
continue to satisfy the FIFRA standard for registration--that is, they
can still be used without unreasonable adverse effects on human health
or the environment. A pesticide's registration review begins when the
Agency establishes a docket for the pesticide's registration review
case and opens the docket for public review and comment. At present,
EPA is opening registration review dockets for the cases identified in
the following table.

               Table--Registration Review Dockets Opening
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                                                         CRM or RAL,
  Registration review case      Docket ID Number    telephone number, e-
       name and number                                  mail  address
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Asulam, 0265................  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0783  Rusty Wasem, (703)
                                                     305-6979,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Carfentrazone-ethyl, 7422...  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0815  Jose Gayoso, (703)
                                                     347-8652,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Chlorhexidine derivatives,    EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0069  Rebecca von dem
 3038.                                               Hagen, (703) 305-
                                                     6785<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cryolite, 0087..............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0173  Molly Clayton, (703)
                                                     603-0522,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Cyclanilide, 7018...........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0153  Katherine St. Clair,
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Ethalfluralin, 2260.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0094  Kelly Ballard, (703)
                                                     305-8126,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Flufenacet, 7245............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0863  Wilhelmena
                                                     Livingston, (703)
                                                     308-8025,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Lagenidium giganteum, 6068..  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0193  Susanne Cerrelli,
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Macleaya extract, 7024......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0172  Anne Overstreet,
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Benzyladenine, 2040.........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0190  Chris Pfeifer, (703)
                                                     308-0031,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>p-Chloro-m-cresol, 3046.....  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0071  Seiichi Murasaki,
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Sodium p-chloro-m-cresolate,  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0073  Seiichi Murasaki,
 5011.<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Terbacil, 0039..............  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0054  Carissa Cyran, (703)
                                                     347-8781,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosp  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0067  Eliza Blair, (703)
 honium sulphate (THPS),                             308-7279,
 5034<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Thifensulfuron, 7206........  EPA-HQ-OPP-2011-0171  Kylie Rothwell,
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Tribenuron Methyl 7217......  EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0626  Kaitlin Keller,
<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>------------------------------------------------------------------------

    EPA is also announcing that it will not be opening dockets for
alternaria destruens, 1,2-benzenedicarboxaldehyde, fenvalerate,
triethylhexahydrotriazine, and zucchini yellow mosaic virus-weak strain
because these pesticides are not included in any products actively
registered under FIFRA section 3. The Agency will take separate actions
to cancel any remaining FIFRA section 24(c) Special Local Needs
registrations with these active ingredients and to propose revocation
of any affected tolerances that are not supported for import purposes
only.
    EPA is announcing the availability of an amended final work plan
for the registration review of diquat dibromide. The work plan was
revised to incorporate changes to the data requirements for
registration review. The revised work plan clarifies which sediment
toxicity studies are needed for diquat dibromide. Additionally, the
amended work plan describes the need for three new ecological studies,
in addition to the studies listed in the original final work plan. The
diquat dibromide amended final work plan may be found in registration
review docket EPA-OPP-2009-0846, which is available on-line at http://regulations.gov.
    Lastly, EPA is announcing the availability of an updated
registration review schedule which provides the timetable for opening
dockets for the next 4 years of the program, from FY 2011 to FY 2014.
EPA updates the registration review schedule at least once every year.
The updated schedule and an explanation of the schedule are available
on the Agency's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/schedule.htm.

B. Docket Content

    1. Review dockets. The registration review dockets contain
information that the Agency may consider in the course of the
registration review. The Agency may include information from its files
including, but not limited to, the following information:
     An overview of the registration review case status.
     A list of current product registrations and registrants.
     Federal Register notices regarding any pending
registration actions.
     Federal Register notices regarding current or pending
tolerances.
     Risk assessments.
     Bibliographies concerning current registrations.
     Summaries of incident data.
     Any other pertinent data or information.
    Each docket contains a document summarizing what the Agency
currently knows about the pesticide case and a preliminary work plan
for anticipated data and assessment needs. Additional documents provide
more detailed information. During this public comment period, the
Agency is asking that interested persons identify any additional
information they believe the Agency should consider during the
registration reviews of these pesticides. The Agency identifies in each
docket the areas where public comment is specifically requested, though
comment in any area is welcome.
    2. Other related information. More information on these cases,
including the active ingredients for each case, may be located in the
registration review schedule on the Agency's Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review/schedule.htm. Information on
the Agency's registration review program and its implementing
regulation may be seen at http://www.epa.gov/oppsrrd1/registration_review.
    3. Information submission requirements. Anyone may submit data or
information in response to this document. To be considered during a
pesticide's registration review, the submitted data or information must
meet the following requirements:
     To ensure that EPA will consider data or information
submitted, interested persons must submit the data or information
during the comment period. The Agency may, at its discretion, consider
data or information submitted at a later date.
     The data or information submitted must be presented in a
legible and useable form. For example, an English translation must
accompany any material that is not in English and a written transcript
must accompany any information submitted as an audiographic or
videographic record. Written material may be submitted in paper or
electronic form.
     Submitters must clearly identify the source of any
submitted data or information.
     Submitters may request the Agency to reconsider data or
information that the Agency rejected in a previous review. However,
submitters must explain why they believe the Agency should reconsider
the data or information in the pesticide's registration review.
    As provided in 40 CFR 155.58, the registration review docket for
each pesticide case will remain publicly accessible through the
duration of the registration review process; that is, until all actions
required in the final decision on the registration review case have
been completed.

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

    Dated: March 24, 2011.
Peter Caulkin,
Director, Pesticide Re-evaluation Division, Office of Pesticide
Programs.
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 145 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45215-45216]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18567]

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings #2

    Take notice that the Commission received the following electric
rate filings:

    Docket Numbers: ER15-1868-001.
    Applicants: Montour, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Amendment to Notice of Succession &
Certificate of Concurrance-Conemaugh to be effective 7/22/2015.
    Filed Date: 7/22/15.
    Accession Number: 20150722-5070.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/12/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-1872-001.
    Applicants: Montour, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing: Amendment to Notice of Succession &
Certificate of Concurrance-Keystone to be effective 7/22/2015.
    Filed Date: 7/22/15.
    Accession Number: 20150722-5071.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/12/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2232-000.
    Applicants: ISO New England Inc.
    Description: ISO New England Inc. Resource Termination-Enerwise
Global Technologies, Inc.
    Filed Date: 7/21/15.
    Accession Number: 20150721-5121.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/11/15.

    Docket Numbers: ER15-2240-000.
    Applicants: Alabama Power Company.
    Description: Sec.  205(d) Rate Filing: Southern Power (Butler
Solar) LGIA Amendment Filing to be effective 6/22/2015.
    Filed Date: 7/22/15.
    Accession Number: 20150722-5100.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/12/15.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and Sec.  385.214) on or
before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests
may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to
the proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: July 22, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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15963 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 2, 2003 / Rules and Regulations distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism ( 64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). Executive Order 13132 requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure `` meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.'' `` Policies that have federalism implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have `` substantial direct effects 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.'' This final rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food handlers, and food retailers, not States. This action does not alter the relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions of section 408( n)( 4) of the FFDCA. For these same reasons, the Agency has determined that this rule does not have any `` tribal implications'' as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments ( 65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000). Executive Order 13175, requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure `` meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications.'' `` Policies that have tribal implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have `` substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.'' This rule will not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, 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, as specified in Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rule.

XI. Congressonial Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U. S. C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. 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 this final rule in the Federal Register. This final rule is not a `` major rule'' as defined by 5 U. S. C. 804( 2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: March 12, 2003. James Jones, Acting Director, Office of Pesticide Programs.

 Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180   [ AMENDED]

 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 21 U. S. C. 321( q), 346( a) and 371.

 2. Section 180.1224 is added to subpart D to read as follows:

§ 180.1224 Bacillus pumilus GB 34; exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance is established for residues of the microbial pesticide Bacillus pumilus GB 34 when used as a seed treatment in or on soybeans and soybeans after harvest. [ FR Doc. 03   7638 Filed 4   1   03; 8: 45 am]

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Modified Acrylic Polymers; Revision of Tolerance Exemption AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This regulation revises an existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for modified acrylic polymers when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation, including antimicrobial pesticide chemical formulations if such is used in accordance with good agricultural or manufacturing practices. Alco Chemical submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 ( FQPA) requesting the revisions to the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of modified acrylic polymers.

DATES: This regulation is effective April 2, 2003. Objections and requests for hearings, identified by docket ID number OPP   2003   0079, must be received on or before June 2, 2003. ADDRESSES: Written objections and hearing requests may be submitted electronically, by mail, or through hand delivery/ courier. Follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit XI. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Treva Alston, Registration Division ( 7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001; telephone number: ( 703) 308   8373; e mail address: alston. treva@ epa. gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. Potentially affected entities may include, but are not limited to:   Crop production ( NAICS code 111)   Animal production ( NAICS code 112)   Food manufacturing ( NAICS code 311)   Pesticide manufacturing ( NAICS code 25532) This listing is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be affected by this action. Other types of entities not listed in this unit could also be affected. The North American Industrial Classification System ( NAICS) codes have been provided to assist you and others in determining whether this action might apply to certain entities. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

1. Docket. EPA has established an official public docket for this action under docket identification ( ID) number VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 14: 46 Apr 01, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\ FR\ FM\ 02APR1. SGM 02APR1 15964 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 2, 2003 / Rules and Regulations OPP   2003   0079. The official public docket consists of the documents specifically referenced in this action, any public comments received, and other information related to this action. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information ( CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch ( PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. This docket facility is open from 8: 30 a. m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is ( 703) 305   5805. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the `` Federal Register'' listings at http:// www. epa. gov/ fedrgstr/. A frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 is available at http:// www. access. gpo. gov/ nara/ cfr/ cfrhtml_ 00/ Title_ 40/ 40cfr180_ 00. html, a beta site currently under development. An electronic version of the public docket is available through EPA's electronic public docket and comment system, EPA Dockets. You may use EPA Dockets at http:// www. epa. gov/ edocket/ to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Although not all docket materials may be available electronically, you may still access any of the publicly available docket materials through the docket facility identified in Unit I. B. 1. Once in the system, select `` search'' then key in the appropriate docket ID number.

II. Background and Statutory Findings In the Federal Register of January 14, 2003 ( 68 FR 1846) ( FRL   7286   5), EPA issued a notice pursuant to section 408 of the FFDCA, 21 U. S. C. 346a, as amended by the FQPA ( Public Law 104   170), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition ( PP 3E6539) by Alco Chemical, 909 Mueller Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37406   0401. That notice included a summary of the petition prepared by the petitioner. There were no comments received in response to the notice of filing. The petition requested that 40 CFR 180.960 be amended by revising the existing exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for acrylic polymers composed of one or more of the following monomers: Acrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxybutyl acrylate, carboxyethyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacyrlate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxybutyl methacrylate, lauryl methacrylate, and stearyl methacrylate with none and/ or one or more of the following monomers: Acrylamide, N methyl acrylamide, Noctylacrylamide maleic anhydride, maleic acid, monoethyl maleate, diethyl maleate, monooctyl maleate, dioctyl maleate, and their corresponding sodium, potassium, ammonium, isopropylamine, triethylamine, monoethanolamine, and/ or triethanolamine salts; the resulting polymer having a minimum number average molecular weight ( in amu), 1,200 by including N, N dimethyl acrylamide as one of the monomers. No CAS Reg. No. is associated with this tolerance exemption. Section 408( c)( 2)( A)( i) of the FFDCA allows EPA to establish an exemption from the requirement for a tolerance ( the legal limit for a pesticide chemical residue in or on a food) only if EPA determines that the tolerance is `` safe.'' Section 408( c)( 2)( A)( ii) of the FFDCA defines `` safe'' to mean that `` there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue, including all anticipated dietary exposures and all other exposures for which there is reliable information.'' This includes exposure through drinking water and in residential settings, but does not include occupational exposure. Section 408( b)( 2)( C) of the FFDCA requires EPA to give special consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide chemical residue in establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance and to `` ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result to infants and children from aggregate exposure to the pesticide chemical residue. . .'' and specifies factors EPA is to consider in establishing an exemption.

III. Inert Ingredient Definition Inert ingredients are all ingredients that are not active ingredients as defined in 40 CFR 153.125 and include, but are not limited to, the following types of ingredients ( except when they have a pesticidal efficacy of their own): Solvents such as alcohols and hydrocarbons; surfactants such as polyoxyethylene polymers and fatty acids; carriers such as clay and diatomaceous earth; thickeners such as carrageenan and modified cellulose; wetting, spreading, and dispersing agents; propellants in aerosol dispensers; microencapsulating agents; and emulsifiers. The term `` inert'' is not intended to imply nontoxicity; the ingredient may or may not be chemically active. Generally, EPA has exempted inert ingredients from the requirement of a tolerance based on the low toxicity of the individual inert ingredients.

IV. Risk Assessment and Statutory Findings EPA establishes exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance only in those cases where it can be clearly demonstrated that the risks from aggregate exposure to pesticide chemical residues under reasonably foreseeable circumstances will pose no appreciable risks to human health. In order to determine the risks from aggregate exposure to pesticide inert ingredients, the Agency considers the toxicity of the inert in conjunction with possible exposure to residues of the inert ingredient through food, drinking water, and through other exposures that occur as a result of pesticide use in residential settings. If EPA is able to determine that a finite tolerance is not necessary to ensure that there is a reasonable certainty that no harm will result from aggregate exposure to the inert ingredient, an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance may be established. Consistent with section 408( b)( 2)( D) of the FFDCA, EPA has reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information in support of this action and considered its validity, completeness and reliability and the relationship of this information to human risk. EPA has also considered available information concerning the variability of the sensitivities of major identifiable subgroups of consumers, including infants and children. In the case of certain chemical substances that are defined as polymers, the Agency has established a set of criteria to identify categories of polymers that should present minimal or no risk ( see 40 CFR 723.250). Acrylic polymers composed of one or more of the following monomers: Acrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxybutyl acrylate, carboxyethyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacyrlate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxybutyl methacrylate, lauryl methacrylate, and stearyl methacrylate VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 11: 50 Apr 01, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\ FR\ FM\ 02APR1. SGM 02APR1 15965 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 2, 2003 / Rules and Regulations with none and/ or one or more of the following monomers: Acrylamide, Nmethyl acrylamide, N octylacrylamide, maleic anhydride, maleic acid, monoethyl maleate, diethyl maleate, monooctyl maleate, dioctyl maleate, and their corresponding sodium, potassium, ammonium, isopropylamine, triethylamine, monoethanolamine, and/ or triethanolamine salts; the resulting polymer having a minimum number average molecular weight ( in amu), 1,200 ( also referred to as modified acrylic polymers) were previously determined to meet the set of criteria identifying categories of polymers that should present minimal or no risk ( 66 FR 53720; October 24, 2001). These criteria of 40 CFR 723.250 would continue to be met with the addition of N, N dimethyl acrylamide as one of the acrylic polymer monomers. Therefore, based on its conformance to the criteria for a polymer to be considered low risk under 40 CFR 723.250, no mammalian toxicity is anticipated from dietary, inhalation, or dermal exposure to modified acylic polymers.

V. Aggregate Exposures For the purposes of assessing potential exposure under this exemption, EPA considered that modified acrylic polymers could be present in all raw and processed agricultural commodities and drinking water, and that non occupational nondietary exposure was possible. The number average molecular weight of modified acrylic polymers is greater than 1,200 daltons. Generally, a polymer of this size would be poorly absorbed through the intact gastrointestinal tract or through intact human skin. Since modified acrylic polymers conform to the criteria that identify a low risk polymer, there are no concerns for risks associated with any potential exposure scenarios that are reasonably foreseeable. The Agency has determined that a tolerance is not necessary to protect the public health.

VI. Cumulative Effects Section 408( b)( 2)( D)( v) of the FFDCA requires that, when considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance or tolerance exemption, the Agency consider `` available information'' concerning the cumulative effects of a particular chemical's residues and `` other substances that have a common mechanism of toxicity.'' The Agency has not made any conclusions as to whether or not modified acrylic polymers share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other chemicals. However, modified acrylic polymers conform to the criteria that identify a low risk polymer. Due to the expected lack of toxicity based on the above conformance, the Agency has determined that a cumulative risk assessment is not necessary.

VII. Determination of Safety for U. S. Population Based on the conformance to the criteria used to identify a low risk polymer, EPA concludes that there is a reasonable certainty of no harm to the U. S. population from aggregate exposure to residues of modified acrylic polymers.

VIII. Determination of Safety for Infants and Children FFDCA section 408 of the FFDCA provides that EPA shall apply an additional tenfold margin of safety for infants and children in the case of threshold effects to account for prenatal and postnatal toxicity and the completeness of the data base unless EPA concludes that a different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. Due to the expected low toxicity of modified acylic polymers, EPA has not used a safety factor analysis to assess the risk. For the same reasons the additional tenfold safety factor is unnecessary.

IX. Other Considerations A. Endocrine Disruptors There is no available evidence that modified acylic polymers is an endocrine disruptor.

B. Existing Exemptions from a Tolerance An exemption from the requirement of a tolerance exists ( see 40 CFR 180.960) for acrylic polymers composed of one or more of the following monomers: Acrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxybutyl acrylate, carboxyethyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacyrlate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxybutyl methacrylate, lauryl methacrylate, and stearyl methacrylate with none and/ or one or more of the following monomers: Acrylamide, N methyl acrylamide, Noctylacrylamide maleic anhydride, maleic acid, monoethyl maleate, diethyl maleate, monooctyl maleate, dioctyl maleate, and their corresponding sodium, potassium, ammonium, isopropylamine, triethylamine, monoethanolamine, and/ or triethanolamine salts; the resulting polymer having a minimum number average molecular weight ( in amu), 1,200.

C. Analytical Enforcement Methodology An analytical method is not required for enforcement purposes since the Agency is establishing an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance without any numerical limitation.

D. International Tolerances The Agency is not aware of any country requiring a tolerance for modified acylic polymers nor have any CODEX Maximum Residue Levels ( MRLs) been established for any food crops at this time.

X. Conclusion Accordingly, EPA finds that exempting residues of modified acrylic polymers from the requirement of a tolerance will be safe.

XI. Objections and Hearing Requests Under section 408( g) of the FFDCA, as amended by the FQPA, any person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a hearing on those objections. The EPA procedural regulations which govern the submission of objections and requests for hearings appear in 40 CFR part 178. Although the procedures in those regulations require some modification to reflect the amendments made to the FFDCA by the FQPA, EPA will continue to use those procedures, with appropriate adjustments, until the necessary modifications can be made. The new section 408( g) of the FFDCA provides essentially the same process for persons to `` object'' to a regulation for an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance issued by EPA under new section 408( d) of the FFDCA, as was provided in the old sections 408 and 409 of the FFDCA. However, the period for filing objections is now 60 days, rather than 30 days.

A. What Do I Need to Do to File an Objection or Request a Hearing?

You must file your objection or request a hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in this unit and in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify docket ID number OPP   2003   0079 in the subject line on the first page of your submission. All requests must be in writing, and must be mailed or delivered to the Hearing Clerk on or before June 2, 2003. 1. Filing the request. Your objection must specify the specific provisions in the regulation that you object to, and the grounds for the objections ( 40 CFR VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 11: 50 Apr 01, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\ FR\ FM\ 02APR1. SGM 02APR1 15966 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 2, 2003 / Rules and Regulations 178.25). If a hearing is requested, the objections must include a statement of the factual issues( s) on which a hearing is requested, the requestor's contentions on such issues, and a summary of any evidence relied upon by the objector ( 40 CFR 178.27). Information submitted in connection with an objection or hearing request may be claimed confidential by marking any part or all of that information as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. A copy of the information that does not contain CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public record. Information not marked confidential may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice. Mail your written request to: Office of the Hearing Clerk ( 1900C), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001. You may also deliver your request to the Office of the Hearing Clerk in Rm. 104, Crystal Mall # 2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA. The Office of the Hearing Clerk is open from 8 a. m. to 4 p. m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Office of the Hearing Clerk is ( 703) 603   0061. 2. Tolerance fee payment. If you file an objection or request a hearing, you must also pay the fee prescribed by 40 CFR 180.33( i) or request a waiver of that fee pursuant to 40 CFR 180.33( m). You must mail the fee to: EPA Headquarters Accounting Operations Branch, Office of Pesticide Programs, P. O. Box 360277M, Pittsburgh, PA 15251. Please identify the fee submission by labeling it `` Tolerance Petition Fees.'' EPA is authorized to waive any fee requirement `` when in the judgement of the Administrator such a waiver or refund is equitable and not contrary to the purpose of this subsection.'' For additional information regarding the waiver of these fees, you may contact James Tompkins by phone at ( 703) 305   5697, by e mail at tompkins. jim@ epa. gov, or by mailing a request for information to Mr. Tompkins at Registration Division ( 7505C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001. If you would like to request a waiver of the tolerance objection fees, you must mail your request for such a waiver to: James Hollins, Information Resources and Services Division ( 7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001. 3. Copies for the Docket. In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in Unit XI. A., you should also send a copy of your request to the PIRIB for its inclusion in the official record that is described in Unit I. B. 1. Mail your copies, identified by docket ID number OPP   2003   0079, to: Public Information and Records Integrity Branch, Information Resources and Services Division ( 7502C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460   0001. In person or by courier, bring a copy to the location of the PIRIB described in Unit I. B. 1. You may also send an electronic copy of your request via e mail to: oppdocket epa. gov. Please use an ASCII file format and avoid the use of special characters and any form of encryption. Copies of electronic objections and hearing requests will also be accepted on disks in WordPerfect 6.1/ 8.0 or ASCII file format. Do not include any CBI in your electronic copy. You may also submit an electronic copy of your request at many Federal Depository Libraries.

B. When Will the Agency Grant a Request for a Hearing? A request for a hearing will be granted if the Administrator determines that the material submitted shows the following: There is a genuine and substantial issue of fact; there is a reasonable possibility that available evidence identified by the requestor would, if established resolve one or more of such issues in favor of the requestor, taking into account uncontested claims or facts to the contrary; and resolution of the factual issues( s) in the manner sought by the requestor would be adequate to justify the action requested ( 40 CFR 178.32).

XII. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This final rule establishes an exemption from the tolerance requirement under section 408( d) of the FFDCA in response to a petition submitted to the Agency. The Office of Management and Budget ( OMB) has exempted these types of actions from review under Executive Order 12866, entitled Regulatory Planning and Review ( 58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Because this rule has been exempted from review under Executive Order 12866 due to its lack of significance, this rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use ( 66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001). This final rule does not contain any information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act ( PRA), 44 U. S. C. 3501 et seq., or impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 ( UMRA) ( Public Law 104   4). Nor does it require any special considerations under Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low Income Populations ( 59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994); or OMB review or any Agency action under Executive Order 13045, entitled Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks ( 62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not involve any technical standards that would require Agency consideration of voluntary consensus standards pursuant to section 12( d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 ( NTTAA), Public Law 104   113, section 12( d) ( 15 U. S. C. 272 note). Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis of a petition under section 408( d) of the FFDCA, such as the exemption in this final rule, do not require the issuance of a proposed rule, the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act ( RFA) ( 5 U. S. C. 601 et seq.) do not apply. In addition, the Agency has determined that this action will not have a substantial direct effect on 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, as specified in Executive Order 13132, entitled Federalism ( 64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). Executive Order 13132 requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure `` meaningful and timely input by State and local officials in the development of regulatory policies that have federalism implications.'' `` Policies that have federalism implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have `` substantial direct effects 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.'' This final rule directly regulates growers, food processors, food handlers and food retailers, not States. This action does not alter the relationships or distribution of power and responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions of section 408( n)( 4) of the FFDCA. For these same reasons, the Agency has determined that this rule VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 11: 50 Apr 01, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\ FR\ FM\ 02APR1. SGM 02APR1 15967 Federal Register / Vol. 68, No. 63 / Wednesday, April 2, 2003 / Rules and Regulations does not have any `` tribal implications'' as described in Executive Order 13175, entitled Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments ( 65 FR 67249, November 6, 2000). Executive Order 13175, requires EPA to develop an accountable process to ensure `` meaningful and timely input by tribal officials in the development of regulatory policies that have tribal implications.'' `` Policies that have tribal implications'' is defined in the Executive Order to include regulations that have `` substantial direct effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and the Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.'' This rule will not have substantial direct effects on tribal governments, 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, as specified in Executive Order 13175. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this rule.

XIII. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U. S. C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. 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 this rule in the Federal Register. This rule is not a `` major rule'' as defined by 5 U. S. C. 804( 2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: March 25, 2003.

Peter Caulkins,

Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

 Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180   [ AMENDED]

 1. The authority citation for part 180 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 21 U. S. C. 321( q), 346( a) and 371.

 2. The table to section 180.960 is amended by revising the entry which reads in part `` Acrylic polymers composed of one or more of the following monomers:. . .'' as follows:

§ 180.960 Polymers; Exemptions from the requirement of a tolerance.

Polymer CAS No.

* * * * * * Acrylic polymers composed of one or more of the following monomers: Acrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, butyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, hydroxypropyl acrylate, hydroxybutyl acrylate, carboxyethyl acrylate, methacrylic acid, methyl methacrylate, ethyl methacrylate, butyl methacrylate, isobutyl methacrylate, hydroxyethyl methacrylate, hydroxypropyl methacrylate, hydroxybutyl methacrylate lauryl methacrylate, and stearyl methacrylate; with none and/ or one or more of the following monomers: Acrylamide, N methyl acrylamide, N, N dimethyl acrylamide, N octylacrylamide, maleic anhydride maleic acid, monoethyl maleate, diethyl maleate, monooctyl maleate, dioctyl maleate; and their corresponding sodium, potassium, ammonium, isopropylamine, triethylamine, monoethanolamine, and/ or triethanolamine salts; the resulting polymer having a minimum number average molecular weight ( in amu), 1,200 None * * * * * *

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BILLING CODE 6560   50   S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Federal Emergency Management Agency 44 CFR Part 64 [ Docket No. FEMA   7805]

Suspension of Community Eligibility AGENCY: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate, Department of Homeland Security. ACTION: Final rule.

SUMMARY: This rule identifies communities, where the sale of flood insurance has been authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program ( NFIP), that are suspended on the effective dates listed within this rule because of noncompliance with the floodplain management requirements of the program. If the Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA) receives documentation that the community has adopted the required floodplain management measures prior to the effective suspension date given in this rule, the suspension will be withdrawn by publication in the Federal Register.

EFFECTIVE DATES: The effective date of each community's suspension is the third date (`` Susp.'') listed in the third column of the tables.

ADDRESSES: If you wish to determine whether a particular community was suspended on the suspension date, contact the appropriate FEMA Regional Office or the NFIP servicing contractor.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Pasterick, Mitigation Division, 500 C Street, SW.; Room 435, Washington, DC 20472, ( 202) 646   3443. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NFIP enables property owners to purchase flood insurance which is generally not otherwise available. In return, communities agree to adopt and administer local floodplain management aimed at protecting lives and new construction from future flooding. Section 1315 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U. S. C. 4022, prohibits flood insurance coverage as authorized under the National Flood Insurance Program, 42 U. S. C. 4001 et seq.; unless an appropriate public body adopts adequate floodplain management measures with effective enforcement measures. The communities listed in this document no longer meet that statutory requirement for compliance with program regulations, 44 CFR part 59 et seq. Accordingly, the communities will be suspended on the effective date in the third column. As of that date, flood insurance will no longer be VerDate Jan< 31> 2003 11: 50 Apr 01, 2003 Jkt 200001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\ FR\ FM\ 02APR1. SGM 02APR1


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. PR11-85-000]

DCP Intrastate Network, LLC; Notice of Filing

    Take notice that on February 1, 2011, DCP Intrastate Network, LLC
(DCPIN) filed to provide notice of its withdrawal of rates for
transportation service under Section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act
(``NGPA'') and its Statement of Operating Conditions. DCPIN states upon
review of its operations, DCPIN has determined that its system is a
non-jurisdictional natural gas gathering system under section 1(b) of
the Natural Gas Act as more fully described in the filing.
    Any person desiring to participate in this rate filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice
and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Protests will be considered
by the Commission in determining the appropriate action to be taken,
but will not serve to make protestants parties to the proceeding. Any
person wishing to become a party must file a notice of intervention or
motion to intervene, as appropriate. Such notices, motions, or protests
must be filed on or before the date as indicated below. Anyone filing
an intervention or protest must serve a copy of that document on the
Applicant. Anyone filing an intervention or protest on or before the
intervention or protest date need not serve motions to intervene or
protests on persons other than the Applicant.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper using the ``eFiling'' link at http://www.ferc.gov. Persons unable to file electronically should submit an
original and 7 copies of the protest or intervention to the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC
20426.
    This filing is accessible on-line at http://www.ferc.gov, using the
``eLibrary'' link and is available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an ``eSubscription''
link on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive e-mail
notification when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For
assistance with any FERC Online service, please e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY,
call<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Comment Date: 5 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, February 18, 2011.

    Dated: February 9, 2011.
Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. RM98-1-000]

Records Governing Off-the-Record Communications; Public Notice

    This constitutes notice, in accordance with 18 CFR 385.2201(b), of
the receipt of prohibited and exempt off-the-record communications.
    Order No. 607 (64 FR 51222, September 22, 1999) requires Commission
decisional employees, who make or receive a prohibited or exempt off-
the-record communication relevant to the merits of a contested
proceeding, to deliver to the Secretary of the Commission, a copy of
the communication, if written, or a summary of the substance of any
oral communication.
    Prohibited communications are included in a public, non-decisional
file associated with, but not a part of, the decisional record of the
proceeding. Unless the Commission determines that the prohibited
communication and any responses thereto should become a part of the
decisional record, the prohibited off-the-record communication will not
be considered by the Commission in reaching its decision. Parties to a
proceeding may seek the opportunity to respond to any facts or
contentions made in a prohibited off-the-record communication and may
request that the Commission place the prohibited communication and
responses thereto in the decisional record. The Commission will grant
such a request only when it determines that fairness so requires. Any
person identified below as having made a prohibited off-the-record
communication shall serve the document on all parties listed on the
official service list for the applicable proceeding in accordance with
Rule 2010, 18 CFR 385.2010.
    Exempt off-the-record communications are included in the decisional
record of the proceeding, unless the communication was with a
cooperating agency as described by 40 CFR 1501.6, made under 18 CFR
385.2201(e)(1)(v).
    The following is a list of off-the-record communications recently
received by the Secretary of the Commission. The communications listed
are grouped by docket numbers in ascending order. These filings are
available for electronic review at the Commission in the Public
Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's website at http://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number,
excluding the last three digits, in the docket number field to access
the document. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at<PHONE_NUMBER>, or for TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>.

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Prohibited:
    1. P-14803-000.................    6-29-2021  FERC Staff.\1\
    2. CP16-9-012..................    6-30-2021  FERC Staff.\2\
    3. CP16-9-012..................     7-1-2021  FERC Staff.\3\
    4. P-405-000...................     7-6-2021  FERC Staff.\4\
    5. P-2082-062, P-14803-000, P-      7-7-2021  FERC Staff.\5\
     14803-004.
Exempt:
    P-2105-000.....................    6-24-2021  U.S. Congressman Doug
                                                   LaMalfa.
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\1\ Emailed comments dated 6/28/2021 from Colleen Roberts.
\2\ Emailed comments dated 6/30/2021 from Lauren Quickel.
\3\ Emailed comments dated 6/30/2021 from Chris Wing.
\4\ Emailed comments dated 6/19/2021 from Alex Balboa.
\5\ Emailed comments dated 7/6/2021 from William E. Simpson II.

    Dated: July 9, 2021.
Debbie-Anne A. Reese,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket No. USCG-2009-0594]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Missouri River, Mile 366.3 to 369.8

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for
all waters of the Missouri River, Mile 366.3 to 369.8, extending the
entire width of the river. This safety zone is needed to protect
persons and vessels from safety hazards associated with an aerial
display occurring over a portion of the Missouri River. Entry into this
zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the
Port Upper Mississippi River or a designated representative.

DATES: This rule is effective from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. CDT on August
21, 2009, and from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. CDT, each day, on August 22
and 23, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Documents indicated in this preamble as being available in
the docket are part of docket USCG-2009-0594 and are available online
by going to http://www.regulations.gov, inserting USCG-2009-0594 in the
``Keyword'' box, and then clicking ``Search.'' They are also available
for inspection or copying at 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this
temporary rule, call or e-mail Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Matthew
Barker, Sector Upper Mississippi River Response Department at telephone
(314) 269-2540, e-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>If you have questions
on viewing the docket, call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket
Operations, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulatory Information

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary final rule without prior
notice and opportunity to comment pursuant to authority under section
4(a) of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) (5 U.S.C. 553(b)). This
provision authorizes an agency to issue a rule without prior notice and
opportunity to comment when the agency for good cause finds that those
procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the public
interest.'' Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(B), the Coast Guard finds that good
cause exists for not publishing a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)
with respect to this rule. Publishing an NPRM would be contrary to the
public interest because immediate action is needed to protect vessels
and mariners from the safety hazards associated with a fireworks
display.

    For the same reason, the Coast Guard also finds under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3) that good cause exists for making this rule effective less
than 30 days after publication in the Federal Register.

Background and Purpose

    On August 21, 22, and 23, 2009, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
will be conducting a fixed wing air show between mile 366.3 and 369.8
on the Missouri River. This event presents safety hazards to the
navigation of vessels between mile 366.3 and mile 369.8, extending the
entire width of the river. The Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi
River will inform the public of all safety zone changes through
broadcast notice to mariners.

Discussion of Rule

    The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone for all waters of the
Missouri River, Mile 366.3 to 369.8, extending the entire width of the
river. Entry into this zone is prohibited to all vessels and persons
except participants and those persons and vessels specifically
authorized by the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River. This
rule is effective from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. CDT on August 21, 2009 and
from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. CDT on August 22 & 23, 2009. The Captain
of the Port Upper Mississippi River will inform the public through
broadcast notice to mariners of all safety zone changes and enforcement
periods.

Regulatory Analyses

    We developed this rule after considering numerous statutes and
executive orders related to rulemaking. Below we summarize our analyses
based on 13 of these statutes or executive orders.

Regulatory Planning and Review

    This rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under section
3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, and does
not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits under section
6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and Budget has not
reviewed it under that Order. The economic impact of this temporary
rule is expected to be minimal because of the small size and short
duration of the safety zone.

Small Entities

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this rule would have a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small entities''
comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations that are
independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields,
and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50,000.
    The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will
not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This rule will affect the following entities, some of which
may be small entities: The owners or operators of vessels intending to
transit the Missouri River, Mile 366.3 to 369.8, from 12 p.m. until 5
p.m. CDT on August 21, 2009 and from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. CDT on
August 22 & 23, 2009. This safety zone will not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it
will cover a relatively small area and only be in effect for a short
period of time.
    If you are a small business entity and are significantly affected
by this regulation, please contact LCDR Matthew Barker, Sector Upper
Mississippi River at<PHONE_NUMBER>.

Assistance for Small Entities

    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we offer to assist small
entities in understanding the rule so they could better evaluate its
effects on them and participate in the rulemaking process.
    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.

Collection of Information

    This rule calls for no new collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

Federalism

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this rule under
that Order and have determined that it does not have implications for
federalism.

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 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.

Taking of Private Property

    This rule will not effect a taking of private property or otherwise
have taking implications under Executive Order 12630, Governmental
Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Property
Rights.

Civil Justice Reform

    This rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)
of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize litigation,
eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.

Protection of Children

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

Indian Tribal Governments

    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.

Energy Effects

    We have analyzed this rule under Executive Order 13211, Actions
Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that Order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of

energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy action.
Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects under
Executive Order 13211.

Technical Standards

    The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
    This rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we did not
consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.

Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01 and Commandant Instruction M16475.lD, which guide the
Coast Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have concluded this action is
one of a category of actions which do not individually or cumulatively
have a significant effect on the human environment. This rule is
categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(g), of the
Instruction because the rule creates a safety zone.
    An environmental analysis checklist and a categorical exclusion
determination are available in the docket where indicated under
ADDRESSES.

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

0
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. 1226, 1231; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701, 3306,
3703; 50 U.S.C. 191, 195; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-6, and 160.5;
Public Law 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064; Department of Homeland Security
Delegation No. 0170.1.

0
2. Add temporary Sec.  165.T09-0594 to read as follows:

Sec.  165.T09-0594  Safety Zone; Missouri River, Mile 366.3 to 369.8.

    (a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all waters of
the Missouri River, Mile 366.3 to 369.8 extending the entire width of
the waterway.
    (b) Effective date. This rule is effective from 12 p.m. until 5
p.m. CDT on August 21, 2009 and from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. CDT, each
day, on August 22 and 23, 2009.
    (c) Periods of Enforcement. The Captain of the Port Upper
Mississippi River will inform the public through broadcast notice to
mariners of all safety zone changes and enforcement periods.
    (d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in
Sec.  165.23 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless
authorized by the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or a
designated representative.
    (2) Persons or vessels requiring entry into or passage through the
zone must request permission from the Captain of the Port Upper
Mississippi River or a designated representative. The Captain of the
Port Upper Mississippi River representative may be contacted at (314)
269-2332.
    (3) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of
the Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River or a designated
representative. Designated Captain of the Port representatives include
commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard.

    Dated: June 30, 2009.
S.L. Hudson,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Upper Mississippi River.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. ER15-1227-000]

California Clean Power Corp.; Supplemental Notice that Initial
Market-Based Rate Filing Includes Request for Blanket Section 204
Authorization

    This is a supplemental notice in the above-referenced proceeding,
of California Clean Power Corp.'s application for market-based rate
authority, with an accompanying rate schedule, noting that such
application includes a request for blanket authorization, under 18 CFR
part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability.
    Any person desiring to intervene or to protest should file with the
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington,
DC 20426, in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission's
Rules of Practice and Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214). Anyone
filing a motion to intervene or protest must serve a copy of that
document on the Applicant.
    Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing protests with
regard to the applicant's request for blanket authorization, under 18
CFR part 34, of future issuances of securities and assumptions of
liability is April 1, 2015.
    The Commission encourages electronic submission of protests and
interventions in lieu of paper, using the FERC Online links at http://www.ferc.gov. To facilitate electronic service, persons with Internet
access who will eFile a document and/or be listed as a contact for an
intervenor must create and validate an eRegistration account using the
eRegistration link. Select the eFiling link to log on and submit the
intervention or protests.
    Persons unable to file electronically should submit an original and
5 copies of the intervention or protest to the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    The filings in the above-referenced proceeding(s) are accessible in
the Commission's eLibrary system by clicking on the appropriate link in
the above list. They are also available for review in the Commission's
Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. There is an eSubscription link
on the Web site that enables subscribers to receive email notification
when a document is added to a subscribed docket(s). For assistance with
any FERC Online service, please email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or
call<PHONE_NUMBER> (toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: March 12, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 12599-011]

Wade Jacobsen; Turnbull Hydro, LLC; Notice of Application for
Transfer of License, and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and
Protests

June 13, 2008.
    Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been
filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection:
    a. Application Type: Transfer of License.
    b. Project No.: 12599-011.
    c. Date Filed: May 22, 2008.
    d. Applicants: Wade Jacobsen (transferor) and Turnbull Hydro, LLC
(Transferee).
    e. Name and Location of Project: Mill Coulee drops Project is
located on the Mill Coulee Canal in Cascade County, Montana.
    f. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a-825r.
    g. Applicant Contacts: For the transferor: Ted S. Sorensen, 5203
South 11th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83404.
    For the transferee: Ted S. Sorensen, 5203 South 11th Street, Idaho
Falls, ID 83404.
    h. FERC Contact: Robert Bell at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    i. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and motions to
intervene: July 14, 2008.
    All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with:
Kimberly

Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First
Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. Comments, protests, and
interventions may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of
paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the
Commission's Web site under the ``e-Filing'' link. The Commission
strongly encourages electronic filings. Please include the Project
Number on any comments or motions filed.
    The Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure require all
intervenors filing a document with the Commission to serve a copy of
that document on each person in the official service list for the
project. Further, if an intervenor files comments or documents with the
Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the
responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve
a copy of the documents on that resource agency.
    j. Description of Application: Applicants seek Commission approval
to transfer the license for the Mill Coulee Drops Project from Wade
Jacobsen, to Turnbull Hydro, LLC.
    k. This filing is available for review at the Commission in the
Public Reference Room or may be viewed on the Commission's Web site at
http://www.ferc.gov using the eLibrary link. Enter the docket number
(P-3255) in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3676 or e-mail
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. A copy is
also available for inspection and reproduction at the addresses in item
g above.
    l. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission's mailing
list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission.
    m. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene--Anyone may submit
comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the
requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211,
.214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission
will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who
file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission's Rules
may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or
motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified
comment date for the particular application.
    n. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents--Any filings must
bear in all capital letters the title ``COMMENTS'', ``PROTEST'', OR
``MOTION TO INTERVENE'', as applicable, and the Project Number of the
particular application to which the filing refers. Any of the above-
named documents must be filed by providing the original and eight
copies to: The Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. A copy of any motion to
intervene must also be served upon each representative of the
Applicants specified in the particular application.
    o. Agency Comments--Federal, state, and local agencies are invited
to file comments on the described application. A copy of the
application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicants.
If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for
filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of
an agency's comments must also be sent to the Applicants'
representatives.

Kimberly Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 1

[Docket No. FDA-2014-N-0053]
RIN 0910-AI44

Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain
Foods; Extension of Comment Period; Reopening of the Comment Period

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period; reopening of the
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is
extending the comment period for the proposed rule and reopening the
comment period for the information collection related to the proposed
rule entitled ``Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for
Certain Foods'' that appeared in the Federal Register of September 23,
2020. We are taking this action in response to a request from
stakeholders to extend the comment period to allow additional time for
interested persons to submit comments on the proposed rule. We also are
taking this action to keep the comment period for the information
collection provisions associated with the rule consistent with the
comment period for the proposed rule.

DATES: FDA is extending the comment period on the proposed rule
published September 23, 2020 (85 FR 59984). Submit either electronic or
written comments on the proposed rule by February 22, 2021. Submit
comments on information collection issues under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA) by February 22, 2021.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments as follows. Please note that late,

untimely filed comments will not be considered. Electronic comments
must be submitted on or before February 22, 2021. The https://www.regulations.gov electronic filing system will accept comments until
11:59 p.m. Eastern Time at the end of February 22, 2021. Comments
received by mail/hand delivery/courier (for written/paper submissions)
will be considered timely if they are postmarked or the delivery
service acceptance receipt is on or before that date.
    To ensure that comments on the information collection are received,
OMB recommends that written comments be submitted to https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information
collection by selecting ``Currently under Review--Open for Public
Comments'' or by using the search function. The OMB control number for
this information collection is 0910-0560. Also include the FDA docket
number found in brackets in the heading of this document.

Electronic Submissions

    Submit electronic comments in the following way:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Comments submitted
electronically, including attachments, to https://www.regulations.gov
will be posted to the docket unchanged. Because your comment will be
made public, you are solely responsible for ensuring that your comment
does not include any confidential information that you or a third party
may not wish to be posted, such as medical information, your or anyone
else's Social Security number, or confidential business information,
such as a manufacturing process. Please note that if you include your
name, contact information, or other information that identifies you in
the body of your comments, that information will be posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
     If you want to submit a comment with confidential
information that you do not wish to be made available to the public,
submit the comment as a written/paper submission and in the manner
detailed (see ``Written/Paper Submissions'' and ``Instructions'').

Written/Paper Submissions

    Submit written/paper submissions as follows:
     Mail/Hand Delivery/Courier (for written/paper
submissions): Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
     For written/paper comments submitted to the Dockets
Management Staff, FDA will post your comment, as well as any
attachments, except for information submitted, marked and identified,
as confidential, if submitted as detailed in ``Instructions.''
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No.
FDA-2014-N-0053 for ``Requirements for Additional Traceability Records
for Certain Foods.'' Received comments, those filed in a timely manner
(see ADDRESSES), will be placed in the docket and, except for those
submitted as ``Confidential Submissions,'' publicly viewable at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Dockets Management Staff between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Confidential Submissions--To submit a comment with
confidential information that you do not wish to be made publicly
available, submit your comments only as a written/paper submission. You
should submit two copies total. One copy will include the information
you claim to be confidential with a heading or cover note that states
``THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.'' The Agency will
review this copy, including the claimed confidential information, in
its consideration of comments. The second copy, which will have the
claimed confidential information redacted/blacked out, will be
available for public viewing and posted on https://www.regulations.gov.
Submit both copies to the Dockets Management Staff. If you do not wish
your name and contact information to be made publicly available, you
can provide this information on the cover sheet and not in the body of
your comments and you must identify this information as
``confidential.'' Any information marked as ``confidential'' will not
be disclosed except in accordance with 21 CFR 10.20 and other
applicable disclosure law. For more information about FDA's posting of
comments to public dockets, see 80 FR 56469, September 18, 2015, or
access the information at: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2015-09-18/pdf/2015-23389.pdf.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
the electronic and written/paper comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in
the heading of this document, into the ``Search'' box and follow the
prompts and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane,
Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Regarding the proposed rule: Brian Pendleton, Office of Policy,
Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring,
MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER><EMAIL_ADDRESS>    Regarding the information collection: Domini Bean, Office of
Operations, Food and Drug Administration, Three White Flint North, 10A-
12M, 11601 Landsdown St., North Bethesda, MD 20852,<PHONE_NUMBER>,
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  In the Federal Register of September 23,
2020 (85 FR 59984), we published a proposed rule entitled
``Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods''
with a 120-day comment period on the provisions of the proposed rule
and a 60-day comment period on the information collection provisions
that are subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521).
    FDA has received a request for a 60-day extension of the comment
period for the provisions of the proposed rule and an extension of the
comment period for the information collection provisions to align with
the end of the comment period for the provisions of the proposed rule.
The request conveyed concern that the current 120-day comment period
does not allow stakeholders time to thoroughly analyze the rule due to
its complexity and competing priorities. The request also noted that
stakeholders cannot provide meaningful feedback on the information
collection burden of the proposed rule without first having given the
entire proposed rule thorough consideration, and therefore asked that
the comment period for the information collection provisions be
extended to align with the comment period for the provisions of the
proposed rule. We have concluded that it is reasonable to extend for 30
days the comment period for the provisions of the proposed rule. The
Agency believes that this extension allows adequate time for any
interested persons to submit comments on the proposed rule. We also are
extending the comment period for the information collection provisions
to February 22, 2021, to align the comment period for the information
collection provisions with the comment period for the provisions of the
proposed rule.

    Dated: December 2, 2020.
Stephen M. Hahn,
Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
    Dated: December 11, 2020.
Alex M. Azar II,
Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.
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40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-0AR-2005-NC-0002-200538(b); FRL-8049-3]

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; North
Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Winston-Salem Areas Second 10-
Year Maintenance Plan for the Carbon Monoxide National Ambient Air
Quality Standard

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the North
Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted in final form on
March 23, 2005. The SIP revision provides the second 10-year
maintenance plan for the Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Winston-Salem
Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Areas, which are composed of the following
four counties: Mecklenburg (Charlotte Area); Durham and Wake (Raleigh-
Durham Area); and Forsyth (Winston-Salem Area). The second 10-year
maintenance plan includes new motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs)
for carbon monoxide for the year 2015. EPA is proposing to approve this
SIP revision, including the new 2015 MVEBs for carbon monoxide, because
it satisfies the requirement of the Clean Air Act for the second 10-
year maintenance plan for the Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Winston-
Salem Areas.
    In addition, in this rulemaking, EPA is providing information on
its transportation conformity adequacy determination for new MVEBs for
the year 2015 that are contained in the second 10-year carbon monoxide
maintenance plan for the Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Winston-Salem
Areas. EPA determined that the 2015 MVEBs are adequate through a
previous action.
    In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is
approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior
proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal
and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the
approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no significant,
material, and adverse comments are received in response to this rule,
no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments,
the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments
received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this
proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this
document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should
do so at this time.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before April 24, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No EPA-R04-
0AR-2005-NC-0002, by one of the following methods:
    1. http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for

submitting comments.
    2. E-mail<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    3. Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    4. Mail: ``EPA-R04-0AR-2005-NC-0002'', Regulatory Development
Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth
Street, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Amanetta Wood of the Air Quality
Modeling and Transportation Section at the Air Planning Branch, Air,
Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia
30303-8960. 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 to 4:30, excluding
federal holidays.
    Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules
section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to
submit comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amanetta Wood's telephone number is
(404) 562-9025. Ms. Wood can also be reached via electronic mail at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct
final rule which is published in the Rules Section of this Federal
Register.

    Dated: March 14, 2006.
A. Stanley Meiburg,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.
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