                    POSITION TASK BOOK FOR THE POSITION OF

ALL-HAZARDS
PLANNING SECTION CHIEF

	Version:  April 2011

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                                   EVALUATOR

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I verify all tasks have been performed and are documented with appropriate initials.
I also verify_________________________________________________________
has performed as a trainee and should therefore be considered for certification in this
position.

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has met all requirements for qualification in this position and I recommend he/she be
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                  NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)
                         INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)
                          POSITION TASK BOOKS (PTBs)

Position Task Books (PTBs) are designed to be used by any individual (trainee) interested in becoming certified under the National Incident Management System (NIMS). The PTBs are intended to be used to document experiences that indicate successful completion of tasks specific to an Incident Command System (ICS) position. The performance requirements for each position are associated with core ICS competencies, behaviors, and tasks as suggested to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by a multi-disciplined, highly-experienced expert panel.

Trainees are evaluated during this process by qualified evaluators, and the trainee's performance is documented in the PTB for each task by the evaluator's initials and date of completion. An Evaluation Record will be completed by all evaluators documenting the trainee's progress after each evaluation opportunity.

Successful performance of all tasks, as observed and recorded by an evaluator, will result in a recommendation to the trainee's Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), that the trainee be certified in that position. Evaluation and confirmation of the trainee's performance while completing all tasks will normally require more than one training assignment and several different evaluators. Incidents lasting several days may involve multiple evaluators. Tasks may be evaluated on incidents, in a classroom simulation, in training and exercises, and in other work situations as long as there is a qualified evaluator.

It is important performances be critically evaluated and accurately recorded by each evaluator.  All tasks should be evaluated.

The NIMS Qualification Process Guide lists the definitions for trainee, evaluator, training officer, and AHJ.

Responsibilities:

1. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ):
   * Selecting trainees based on the needs of their organization or to fulfill their obligations to contribute to Incident Management Teams (IMTs) or other Mutual Aid agreements
   * Providing opportunities for evaluation and/or making the trainee available for evaluation

2. Trainee:
   * Reviewing and understanding instructions in the PTB
   * Identifying desired objectives/goals whenever an opportunity for evaluation is recognized
   * Providing background information to an evaluator
   * Assuring the evaluation record is complete
   * Completing all tasks for an assigned position within the timeframe allowed for that position (all tasks with an approval older than the allowed timeframe should be reevaluated)
   * Notifying the local AHJ /training officer when the PTB is completed, and obtaining a signature recommending certification
   * Retaining the original PTB and provide a copy of the PTB to the appropriate individual/department to obtain a qualification from your agency

3. Evaluator(s):
   * Being qualified and proficient in the evaluated position
   * Meeting with the trainee and determining past experience, current qualifications, and desired objectives/goals
   * Reviewing tasks with the trainee
   * Explaining to the trainee the evaluation procedures that will be utilized and which tasks may be performed during the evaluation period
   * Accurately evaluating and recording demonstrated performance of tasks
   * Dating and initialing completion of the task to indicate satisfactory performance
   * Documenting unsatisfactory performance
   * Completing the Evaluation Form found at the end of each PTB
   * Completing an Incident Personnel Performance Rating (ICS 225) form

4.  Final Evaluator:
   * Being qualified and proficient in the position being evaluated
   * Reviewing the trainee's record to ensure completeness
   * Signing the verification statement on page 2 of the PTB when all tasks have been initialed
   * Ensuring all tasks have been completed within the three years prior to submission for final approval (any task with an approval older than three years should be reevaluated and brought up to date)

5. Training Officer:
   * Providing the correct version of the PTB to the individual in order to document performance
   * Explaining to the trainee the purpose and processes of the PTB as well as the trainee's responsibilities
   * Tracking progress of the trainee
   * Identifying incidents or situations where the trainee may have evaluation opportunities
   * Identifying and assigning an evaluator who can provide a positive experience for the trainee, when the evaluation opportunity is within the AHJ's jurisdiction
   * Receiving and filing documentation from the assignment

6.  AHJ Designee
   * Issuing the PTB to document task performance
   * Explaining to the trainee the purpose and processes of the PTB as well as the trainee's responsibilities
   * Tracking progress of the trainee
   * Identifying incident evaluation opportunities
   * Identifying and assigning an evaluator who can provide a positive experience for the trainee and make an accurate and honest appraisal of the trainee's performance
   * Documenting the assignment
   * Conducting progress reviews
   * Conducting a closeout interview with the trainee and evaluator and assuring documentation is proper and complete

Competencies, Behaviors and Tasks:

Each PTB lists the performance requirements (tasks) for specific positions set by the ICS competencies and behaviors (September 2007) recognized by FEMA's National Integration Center and posted to the NIMS Resource Center Web site, http://www.fema.gov/emergency/nims/.

There are numerous bullet statements listed under each task. The bullet statements are listed as guidelines/examples for the evaluator to follow to ensure that the intent of the task has been completed. Not all bullet statements for a task are required to be completed if the overall intent of the task has been satisfied.

Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment where the task may be completed. These include: O = other, I = incident/event and R = rare event. Definitions for these codes may be found below*. While tasks can be performed in any situation, they should be evaluated on the specific type of incident/event for which they are coded. Tasks coded "I" should be evaluated on an incident/event, and so on. Performance of any task other than the designated assignment is not valid for qualification.

*Code:
    O 	= Task can be completed in a variety of situations, such as in a classroom, exercise or simulation, incident or event, or daily job.
    I	=	Task should be performed on an incident or event which is managed under the ICS.
    R	=	Rare events seldom occur and opportunities to evaluate trainee performance in real settings are limited. Examples of rare events include accidents, injuries, vehicle and aircraft crashes. Through interviews, the evaluator may be able to determine if the trainee could perform the task in a real situation.

Competency: Assume position responsibilities
Description: Successfully assume role of Planning Section Chief and initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the following behaviors.

Behavior: Ensure readiness for assignment.

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   1. Obtain and assemble information and materials needed for kit. Kit assembled and prepared prior to receiving an assignment. Kit contains critical items needed for the assignment and items needed for functioning during the assignment. Kit is easily transportable. The basic information and materials needed may include, but are  not limited to, any of the following:

Reference Material
      * References appropriate for the incident type and agencies involved
      * Agency specific policies and procedures
      * Emergency Response Field Operations Guide (ERFOG)
      * Position manuals for the section
      * IMT contact information

Forms may include, but are not limited to (PSC should ensure availability of forms for appropriate positions):
      * ICS 201, Incident Briefing
      * ICS 202, Incident Objectives
      * ICS 203, Organization Assignment List
      * ICS 204, Assignment List
      * ICS 205, Incident Radio Communications Plan
      * ICS 205A, Communications List
      * ICS 206, Medical Plan
      * ICS 207, Incident Organization Chart
      * ICS 208, Safety Message / Plan
      * ICS 209, Incident Status Summary
      * ICS 210, Resource Status Change
      * ICS 211, Incident Check-In List
      * ICS 213, General Message
      * ICS 214, Activity Log
      * ICS 215, Operational Planning Worksheet
      * ICS 215 WS, (wall size)
      * ICS 215A, Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis
      * ICS 215A WS, (wall size)
      * ICS 218, Support Vehicle Inventory
      * ICS 219-1 through 219-8, Resource Status Cards
      * ICS 220, Air Operations Summary Worksheet
      * ICS 221, Demobilization Checkout
      * ICS 225, Incident Personnel Performance Rating
      * Agency specific forms appropriate to the function

Supplies
      * Office supplies appropriate to the function
      * Maps
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   2. Arrive properly equipped at incident assigned location within acceptable time limits.
                                       I

   3. Check in according to receiving agency/organization guidelines.
                                       I

Behavior: Ensure availability, qualifications, and capabilities of resources to complete assignment

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   4. Identify Units within the Section to be activated and resources required for Section operations.
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   5. Utilize technical specialists, operations personnel and local agency(s) personnel.
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   6. Ensure planning meeting location is well organized and necessary materials are available.
      * Large ICS 215 (Operational Planning Worksheet) and ICS 215A (Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis)
      * Large scale schematic map of incident
      * Flip charts
      * Felt tip markers
      * Planning meeting Agenda
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Behavior: Gather, update, and apply situational information relevant to the assignment

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   7. Obtain complete information from dispatch upon activation.
      * Incident name
      * Incident order number
      * Request number
      * Reporting location
      * Reporting time
      * Transportation arrangements/travel routes
      * Contact procedures during travel (telephone/radio)
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   8. Gather information necessary to assess incident assignment and determine immediate needs and actions.
      * Incident Commander's (IC) name and agency/organization contact information
      * Type of incident
      * Current resource commitments
      * Current situation
      * Expected duration of assignment
      * Topography
      * Weather
      * Agency Administrator's briefing/other briefing requirements (as appropriate)
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   9. Obtain briefing from Agency Administrator/ outgoing IC and gather information.
      * Ensure briefings from applicable outgoing personnel are complete and include, as a minimum description: Incident Objectives, ICS 201 (Incident Briefing), organizational structure (area command or single organization), special considerations on the incident and the current regional situation.
      * Obtain anticipated incident duration, size and type.
      * Complete the appropriate checklist for takeover of incidents.
      * Obtain initial instructions concerning the tasks expected of the planning section.
      * Receive expected timeframes for briefings, planning meetings, and team meetings.
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   10. Collect information from outgoing Planning Section Chief, initial IC, or other personnel responsible for incident prior to your arrival.
      * Obtain status of incident and assigned resources.
      * Obtain status of existing Planning Section.
      * Obtain information on location situations (e.g. Incident Command Post (ICP)/base locations, medical facilities, road closures, camp locations, etc).
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Behavior: Establish effective relationships with relevant personnel

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   11. Establish and maintain positive interpersonal and interagency working relationships.
      * Local agencies
      * Hosting unit
      * Public
      * Division/Group Supervisors
      * Command and General Staff
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   12. Create a work environment that provides mutual respect and equal opportunity for all personnel assigned to the incident.
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Behavior: Establish organization structure, reporting procedures, and chain of command of assigned resources

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   13. Organize assigned resources into configurations that meets incident/tactical objectives.
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Behavior: Understand and comply with ICS concepts and principles

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   14. Maintain appropriate span of control.
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   15. Demonstrate knowledge of ICS structure, principles, positions, and ICS forms.
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   16. Understand scope, roles, responsibilities, jurisdiction, and authority of responder agencies.
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   17. Assure execution of appropriate administrative requirements (to include documentation, ICS forms, personnel and equipment time records, performance ratings).
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Competency: Lead assigned personnel

Description: Influence, guide, and direct assigned personnel to accomplish objectives and desired outcomes in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment

Behavior: Model leadership values and principles

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   18. Exhibit principles of duty.
      * Be proficient in the job, both technically and as a leader.
      * Make sound and timely decisions.
      * Ensure tasks are understood, supervised, and accomplished.
      * Train and mentor assigned subordinates.
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   19. Exhibit principles of respect.
      * Know subordinates and look out for their well-being.
      * Keep subordinates informed.
      * Build the team.
      * Assign subordinates in accordance with their capabilities.
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   20. Exhibit principles of integrity.
      * Know yourself and seek improvement.
      * Seek responsibility and accept responsibility for actions.
      * Set the example.
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Behavior: Ensure the safety, welfare, and accountability of assigned personnel

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   21. Identify potentially hazardous situations in your working area.
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   22. Inform subordinates of hazards.
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   23. Control positions and function of resources.

   24. Ensure special precautions are taken when extraordinary hazards exist.
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   25. Ensure adequate rest is provided to all unit personnel.
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   26. Ensure rest, recuperation, and release requirements of resources are tracked and preparations are made to meet them (including requirements by terms of employment).
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Behavior: Establish work assignments and performance expectations, monitor performance, and provide feedback

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   27. Establish priorities and coordinate units within the section.
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   28. Demonstrate the knowledge and abilities of a Resources Unit Leader according to the most current version of the ER FOG.
      * Maintain status of all assigned resources (primary and support) at an incident.
      * Oversee check-in of all resources.
      * Maintain a status-keeping system indicating current location and status of all resources.
      * Maintain a master list of all resources (e.g. key supervisory personnel, primary and support resources, etc.).
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   29. Demonstrate the knowledge and abilities of a Situation Unit Leader according to the most current version of the ER FOG.
      * Ensure the collection, processing, and organizing of all incident information.
      * As needed, prepare future projections of incident growth, maps, and intelligence.
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   30. Demonstrate the knowledge and abilities of a Documentation Unit Leader according to the most current version of the ER FOG.
      * Maintain accurate and up-to-date incident files.
      * Provide duplication services.
      * Ensure proper storage of incident files for legal, analytical, and historical purposes.
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   31. Demonstrate the knowledge and abilities of a Demobilization Unit Leader according to the most current version of the ER FOG
      * Develop the Incident Demobilization Plan.
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   32. Communicate job performance requirements to subordinates.
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   33. Continuously evaluate performance.
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   34. Communicate deficiencies immediately and take corrective action.
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   35. Identify training needs and provide opportunities for training.
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   36. Prepare and discuss formal performance evaluation.
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   37. Ensure necessary support staff is aware of planning meeting assignments.
      * Situation Unit Leader has accurate and current incident, regional, and national situation status
      * Resources Unit Leader has accurate and current status of resources on the incident as well as regionally and nationally
      * Technical specialist input is presented
      * Arrangements are made for documentation and recording of applicable information
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   38. Ensure Resources Unit Leader is aware of tactics meeting and operational briefing assignment.
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Behavior: Emphasize teamwork

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   39. Establish cohesiveness among assigned resources.
      * Establish trust through open communication.
      * Require commitment.
      * Set expectations of accountability.
      * Bring focus to the team result.
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Behavior: Coordinate interdependent activities

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   40. Interact and coordinate with all command and general staff.
                                       I

   41. Coordinate incident rehabilitation needs.
      * Coordinate with responsible agencies.
      * Work with technical specialist(s) (e.g. hazardous materials specialist, environmental specialists, etc.) and keep updated on their activities.
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Competency: Communicate effectively

Description: Use suitable communication techniques to share relevant information with appropriate personnel on a timely basis to accomplish objectives in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment

Behavior: Ensure relevant information is exchanged during briefings and debriefings

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   42. Attend Agency Administrator and/or outgoing IC briefing.
      * Obtain a completed analysis of the incident or support the development of an analysis, a written Delegation of Authority, a copy of the most recent ICS 209 (Incident Status Summary), map(s) of the incident, and a completed ICS 201 (Incident Briefing).
      * Complete the appropriate checklist for takeover of large incidents.
      * Get copies of current resource orders and those resources committed to incident.
      * Obtain key contact list with phone and fax numbers.
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   43. Obtain briefing from IC (may be one-on-one or at an initial strategy meeting or other team meeting).
      * Receive IC's priorities, goals, and objectives for the IMT.
      * Receive IC's priorities, goals, and objectives for the incident.
      * Obtain initial instructions concerning the tasks expected of the planning section.
      * Receive expected timeframes for briefings, planning meetings, and team meetings.
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   44. Collect information from the outgoing planning section chief, initial IC, or other personnel with information relevant to your section.
      * Obtain status of incident and assigned resources.
      * Obtain status of existing planning section.
      * Evaluate and replace or order positions in planning section, as needed.
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   45. Identify who needs to attend operational briefings.
      * Post in conspicuous locations time of briefings, location, and required attendees.
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   46. Facilitate the operational period briefing, particularly emphasizing any changes from the written IAP.
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   47. Debrief Agency Administrator.
      * Participate in debriefing.
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   48. Participate in after-incident review per agency/organization policy.
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Behavior: Ensure documentation is complete and disposition is appropriate

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   49. Ensure an incident summary (e.g. ICS 209 Incident Status Summary) is completed within established timeframes.
      * Review for accuracy and completeness; approve, sign, and submit to appropriate office.
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   50. Ensure all personnel and equipment time records are complete and have been submitted to the Finance Section Leader at the end of each operational period.
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   51. Submit to the documentation unit completed and legible ICS 214 (Unit Log) containing pertinent information for each operational period.
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   52. Ensure all required incident reports and narratives are completed to agreed upon standards prior to leaving incident.
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   53. Properly assemble and file up-to-date incident records.
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Behavior: Gather, produce, and distribute information as required by established guidelines and ensure understanding by recipient

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   54. Establish and maintain incident planning cycle.
      * Publish and post-planning cycle at appropriate locations.
      * Distribute cycle to IC, command and general staff, and other appropriate personnel.
      * Facilitate meeting and briefings during the planning cycle.
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Behavior: Communicate and ensure understanding of work expectations within the chain of command and across functional areas

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   55. Evaluate and share with IMT members, all information for your section and what is anticipated for incident operations based on expected duration, size, type of incident, priorities, and values to be protected (life, property, infrastructure, environment, etc.) and jurisdictional involvement.
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Behavior: Develop and implement plans and gain concurrence of affected agencies and/or the public

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   56. Ensure planning staff completes required elements of the Incident Action Plan (IAP) within required timeframes.
      * Obtain elements from other appropriate sections within established timeframes.
      * Assemble the elements into an IAP.
      * Ensure the IAP meets incident objectives and is congruent with approved strategic plan.
      * Develop contingency plan(s) as needed.
      * Obtain the IC's approval and signature on IAP.
      * Identify how many copies of IAP are needed.
      * Ensure documentation unit makes and distributes appropriate copies of IAP to key people.
      * Provide accurate information to these individuals prior to the operational period briefing (e.g. air operations, ground support, food unit, supply unit, and agency/organization dispatch).
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   57. Ensure the agency's/organization's incident strategic plan is appropriate.
      * If it needs revision the Agency Administrator is responsible (may ask IC to revise for the Agency Administrator's approval).
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   58. Consider demobilization early enough during the incident so an adequate demobilization plan is in place prior to the actual need to release resources.
      * Ensure demobilization plan is complete and signed.
      * Develop in coordination with command and general staff and agency/organization dispatch.
      * Request all sections submit names or lists of surplus or potentially surplus personnel and resources to demobilization unit 48 hours in advance of them becoming surplus.
      * Schedule surplus resources and personnel for proper demobilization.
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Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives

Description: Identify, analyze, and apply relevant situational information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet identified objectives; complete actions within established timeframe

Behavior: Administer and/or apply agency policy, contracts, and agreements

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   59. Display, describe, and utilize necessary agency/organization policy, legal, and fiscal constraints and political considerations to be used in the planning meeting to review adequacy of strategic plans and in development of IAP.
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Behavior: Gather, analyze, and validate information pertinent to the incident or event and make recommendations for setting priorities

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   60. Evaluate and monitor current situation.
      * Determine if present plan of action meets incident objectives.
      * Determine if the present plan is congruent with the incident strategic plan.
      * Identify current and potential problems and concerns.
      * Advise IC and other appropriate IMT personnel.
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   61. Collect, evaluate, and process resource and situational incident information to provide the basis of the IAP.
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Behavior: Take appropriate action based on assessed risks

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   62. Establish priorities and coordinate units within the section.
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   63. Schedule and conduct planning meetings.
      * Inform identified planning meeting attendees of the time, location, and information expected of them for the meeting.
      * Define objectives, agenda, and time expectations for the planning meeting.
      * Agree to and post at appropriate locations, the planning meeting agenda.
      * Identify or reaffirm incident objectives (IC identifies or approves objectives. The IC should address objectives or ask the Planning Section Chief to do so).
      * Display, describe, and utilize necessary agency/organization policy, legal, and fiscal constraints and political considerations to be used in the planning meeting to review adequacy of strategic plans and in development of IAP.
      * Present accurate, adequate, and current situation and resource status information with accurate maps.
      * Ensure Operations Section Chief identifies values to be protected, division boundaries and prioritizes divisions in the event choices are made in allocating scarce resources, on map(s) visible to all attendees.
      * Ensure Operations Section Chief identifies tactics, resources needed, and reporting/pickup locations and time by division/groups and this information is properly displayed on ICS 215 (Operational Planning Worksheet) or equivalent.
      * Ensure the Safety Officer identifies hazards and the mitigation of those hazards by division/group and this information is displayed on an ICS 215 A (Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis) or equivalent.
      * Compare resources needed to implement the Operations Section Chief's proposed action plan to available resources and reconcile any differences.
      * Display available resources for IAP on ICS 215 (Operational Planning Worksheet).
      * Coordinate all attendees to assure the plan as proposed can be implemented and supported (e.g. can air operations provide the needed air support and transportation needs; can logistics accomplish personnel feeding on time, provide necessary ground transportation and provide required tools; etc).
      * Ensure health and safety is incorporated into the planning process.
      * Resolve concerns and conflicts.
      * Adjust IAP accordingly.
      * Identify elements of the IAP required from other sections, and time needed by the planning section (e.g. Safety Message, Communication Plan, Medical Plan, Air Operations Summary, Transportation Plan, and other special messages).
      * Conduct planning meeting in 30 minutes or less.
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   64. Ensure planning meetings are scheduled as required and all objectives of planning meeting are met in the acceptable time frame.
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Behavior: Modify approach based on evaluation of incident situation

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   65. Monitor incident status and develop alternative strategies.
      * Document and present potential alternative strategies to command and general staff.
      * Advise command and general staff of significant changes in incident status that affect them, in a timely manner.
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Behavior: Plan for demobilization and ensure demobilization procedures are followed

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   66. Consider demobilization and/or transition early enough during the incident so an adequate Demobilization/Transition Plan is in place prior to the actual need to release resources.
      * Ensure demobilization plan is complete and signed.
      * Develop in coordination with command and general staff and agency/organization dispatch.
      * Request all sections submit names or lists of surplus or potentially surplus personnel and resources to demobilization unit 48 hours in advance of them becoming surplus.
      * Schedule surplus resources and personnel for proper demobilization.
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   67. Implement approved demobilization plan and schedule.
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Behavior: Transfer position duties while ensuring continuity of authority and knowledge and taking into account the increasing or decreasing incident complexity

                                     TASK
                                     CODE
                              EVALUATION RECORD #
                                   EVALUATOR
   68. Monitor and document progress toward incident objectives and prepare for transition.
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   69. Determine with replacement time of transfer.
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   70. Communicate transfer of command to command and general staff.
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   71. If necessary, coordinate with agencies about transfer of command back to local jurisdiction.
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               INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE EVALUATION RECORD

There are four separate blocks allowing evaluations to be made. These evaluations may be made on incidents, simulations in classroom or in daily duties, depending on what the PTB indicates.  This should be sufficient for qualification in the position if the individual is adequately prepared.  If additional blocks are needed, a page can be copied from a blank task book and attached.

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS AT THE START OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:
Evaluator's Name, Incident/Office Title, and Agency:  List the name of the evaluator, his/her incident position or office title, and agency.
Evaluator's Home Unit Address and Phone:  Self-explanatory
Incident Number:  The number next to the evaluator's name in the upper left corner of the evaluation record identifies a particular incident or group of incidents. This number should be placed in the column labeled "Evaluation Record #" on the PTB for each task performed satisfactorily. This number enables reviewers of the completed PTB to ascertain the qualifications of the different evaluators prior to making the appropriate sign-off on the PTB.
Location of Incident/Simulation:  Identify the location where the tasks were performed by agency and office.
Incident Kind:  Enter kind of incident (e.g. hazmat, wildland fire, structural fire, search and rescue, flood, tornado, etc.).

COMPLETE THESE ITEMS AT THE END OF THE EVALUATION PERIOD:
Number and Type of Resources:  Enter the number of resources and types assigned to the incident pertinent to the trainee's position.
Duration:  Enter inclusive dates during which the trainee was evaluated. This block may indicate a span of time covering several small and similar incidents if the trainee has been evaluated on that basis (e.g. several initial response wildfires in similar fuel types).
Recommendation:  Check as appropriate and/or make comments regarding the future needs for development of this trainee.
Date:  List the date the record is being completed.
Evaluator's Initials:  Initial here to authenticate recommendations and to allow for comparison with initials in the PTB.
Evaluator's Relevant Certification:  List your certification relevant to the trainee position you supervised.
                               Evaluation Record

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                                 TRAINEE NAME
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                               TRAINEE POSITION

#1
Evaluator's name:
Incident/office title & agency:
Evaluator's home unit address & phone:
        Name and Location
of Incident or
Situation
(agency & area)
Incident Kind
(hazmat, tornado, flood, structural fire, wildfire, search & rescue, etc.)
       Number & Type of
Resources
Pertinent to
Trainee's Position
                 Duration
(inclusive dates
in trainee status)

The tasks initialed and dated by me have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner by the above named trainee I recommend the following for further development of this trainee
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 7, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 9519-9523]
[FR Doc No: 2017-02479]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 180

[EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083; FRL-9957-68]

Propamocarb; Pesticide Tolerance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of
propamocarb in or on potato. Bayer CropScience requested these
tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

DATES: This regulation is effective February 7, 2017. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before April 10, 2017, and
must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR
part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).

ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083, is available at http://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory
Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001. The Public
Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public
Reading Room is<PHONE_NUMBER>, and the telephone number for the OPP
Docket is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Please review the visitor instructions and
additional information about the docket available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Registration Division (7505P), Office
of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; main telephone
number:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email address<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
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.
The following list of North American Industrial Classification System
(NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a
guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them.
Potentially affected entities may include:
     Crop production (NAICS code 111).
     Animal production (NAICS code 112).
     Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311).
     Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532).

B. How can I get electronic access to other related information?

    You may access a frequently updated electronic version of EPA's
tolerance regulations at 40 CFR part 180 through the Government
Printing Office's e-CFR site at http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/40tab_02.tpl.

C. How can I file an objection or hearing request?

    Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an
objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a
hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a
hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided
in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify
docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083 in the subject line on the first
page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must
be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before
April 10, 2017. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and
hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b).
    In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the
Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of
the filing (excluding any Confidential Business Information (CBI)) for
inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential
pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without
prior notice. Submit the non-CBI copy of your objection or hearing
request, identified by docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083, by one of
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be CBI or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
     Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket
Center (EPA/DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC
20460-0001.
     Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand
delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the
instructions at http://www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html.
    Additional instructions on commenting or visiting the docket, along
with more information about dockets generally, is available at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.

II. Summary of Petitioned-For Tolerance

    In the Federal Register of October 27, 2016 (81 FR 74753) (FRL-
9954-27), EPA issued a document pursuant to FFDCA section 408(d)(3), 21
U.S.C. 346a(d)(3), announcing the filing of a pesticide petition (PP
5F8430) by Bayer CropScience, 2 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12014,
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. The petition requested that 40 CFR
180.499 be amended by increasing the tolerance for residues of the
fungicide propamocarb hydrochloride, in or on potato from 0.06 to 0.30
parts per million (ppm). That document referenced a summary of the
petition prepared by Bayer CropScience, the registrant, which is
available in the docket, http://www.regulations.gov. There were no
comments received concerning this action for propamocarb in response to
the notice of filing.

III. Aggregate Risk Assessment and Determination of Safety

    Section 408(b)(2)(A)(i) of FFDCA allows EPA to establish 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(b)(2)(A)(ii) of 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 FFDCA requires EPA to give special
consideration to exposure of infants and children to the pesticide
chemical residue in establishing 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. . .
.''
    Consistent with FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), and the factors
specified in FFDCA section 408(b)(2)(D), EPA has

reviewed the available scientific data and other relevant information
in support of this action. EPA has sufficient data to assess the
hazards of and to make a determination on aggregate exposure for
propamocarb-HCl including exposure resulting from the tolerances
established by this action. EPA's assessment of exposures and risks
associated with propamocarb-HCl follows.

A. Toxicological Profile

    EPA has evaluated the available toxicity data and considered its
validity, completeness, and reliability as well as the relationship of
the results of the studies 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.
    Propamocarb-HCl is a List C carbamate fungicide with specific
activity against numerous Oomycete species, which cause foliar diseases
and seedling, seed, root, foot, and stem rot in various edible and
ornamental crops.
    Consistent with other carbamates, propamocarb-HCl's database showed
evidence of neurotoxicity in rats, though it does not inhibit
cholinesterase. Neurotoxic effects include decreased motor activity
following acute exposure and vacuolization of the choroid plexus
(ventricles of the brain which produce cerebral spinal fluid) following
subchronic and chronic durations. Other effects observed are indicative
of toxicity to the digestive and GI tracts in dogs (chronic erosive
gastritis, vacuolization of the salivary gland and stomach), and the
eye in dogs and rats (hyporeflectability of the fundus, retinal
degeneration, and vacuolization of the retinal gland). In all species,
decreases in body weights, body-weight gains, and food consumption were
observed following subchronic and chronic exposure. Available
immunotoxicity data does not indicate an immunotoxic effect from
exposure to propamocarb.
    Effects in the route-specific dermal and inhalation studies were
primarily portal-of-entry effects. Dermal exposure caused dermal
irritation in rats and rabbits at relatively high doses (>500
milligram/kilogram/day (mg/kg/day)). Inhalation exposure caused labored
breathing and the appearance of red material around the nose. Systemic
effects were observed following inhalation exposure at similar doses
that caused portal-of-entry effects and included kidney cysts and
changes in hematological parameters.
    Effects were observed in fetuses and offspring in the database at
the same doses that elicited less severe effects in parental animals.
In the developmental rat study, fetal effects included increased death,
increased incidences of minor skeletal anomalies, increased incidences
of small fetus, inter-atrial septal defects, and hemorrhage in the
ears, upper GI tract, and nasopharynx/sinuses. Maternal effects
consisted of decreased absolute body-weights, decreased food
consumption, post-implantation loss, and mortality. In the rat two-
generation reproduction study, offspring effects consisted of deaths,
decreased weights, and decreased viability and lactation indices and
litter size. Parental effects were consistent with those previously
described for adults in the hazard database. Reproductive effects
consisted of increased vacuolization and decreased weight of the
epididymides, decreased sperm counts and motility, and abnormal sperm
morphology.
    Propamocarb-HCl was categorized as having low acute toxicity via
the oral, dermal, and inhalation routes (Toxicity Categories III-IV).
It is not a dermal irritant or a dermal sensitizer. It is considered a
slight eye irritant.
    EPA classified propamocarb-HCl as ``not likely to be carcinogenic
to humans'' by all routes of exposure based upon lack of evidence of
carcinogenicity in rats and mice.
    Specific information on the studies received and the nature of the
adverse effects caused by propamocarb-HCl as well as the no-observed-
adverse-effect-level (NOAEL) and the lowest-observed-adverse-effect-
level (LOAEL) from the toxicity studies can be found at http://www.regulations.gov in document, ``Propamocarb Hydrochloride
(propamocarb-HCl): Human Health Assessment for Registration Review and
a Petition for Increasing the Permanent Tolerance for Residues in/on
Potato'' at pp. 16-18 in docket ID number EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0083.

B. Toxicological Points of Departure/Levels of Concern

    Once a pesticide's toxicological profile is determined, EPA
identifies toxicological points of departure (POD) and levels of
concern to use in evaluating the risk posed by human exposure to the
pesticide. For hazards that have a threshold below which there is no
appreciable risk, the toxicological POD is used as the basis for
derivation of reference values for risk assessment. PODs are developed
based on a careful analysis of the doses in each toxicological study to
determine the dose at which the NOAEL and the LOAEL are identified.
Uncertainty/safety factors are used in conjunction with the POD to
calculate a safe exposure level--generally referred to as a population-
adjusted dose (PAD) or a reference dose (RfD)--and a safe margin of
exposure (MOE). For non-threshold risks, the Agency assumes that any
amount of exposure will lead to some degree of risk. Thus, the Agency
estimates risk in terms of the probability of an occurrence of the
adverse effect expected in a lifetime. For more information on the
general principles EPA uses in risk characterization and a complete
description of the risk assessment process, see http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/riskassess.htm.
    A summary of toxicological endpoints for propamocarb-HCl used for
human-health risk assessment is shown in Table 1 of this unit.

  Table 1--Summary of Toxicological Doses and Endpoints for Propamocarb for Use in Human Health Risk Assessment
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                                    Point of departure
        Exposure/scenario            and uncertainty/     RfD, PAD, LOC for     Study and toxicological effects
                                      safety factors       risk assessment
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Acute dietary (Females 13-50       NOAEL = 150 mg/kg/    Acute RfD = 1.5 mg/  Developmental Toxicity Study-
 years of age).                     day.                  kg/day.              Rabbit LOAEL = 300 mg/kg/day
                                   UFA = 10x...........  aPAD = 1.5 mg/kg/     based on post-implantation loss.
                                   UFH = 10x...........   day.
                                   FQPA SF = 1x........

Acute dietary (General population  NOAEL = 200 mg/kg/    Acute RfD = 2 mg/kg/ Acute Neurotoxicity Screening
 including infants and children).   day.                  day.                 Battery--Rat LOAEL = 2,000 mg/kg/
                                   UFA = 10x...........  aPAD = 2 mg/kg/day.   day based on decreased motor
                                   UFH = 10x...........                        activity.
                                   FQPA SF = 1x........
Chronic dietary (All populations)  NOAEL = 12 mg/kg/day  Chronic RfD = 0.12   Carcinogenicity Study--Mouse LOAEL
                                   UFA = 10x...........   mg/kg/day.           = 95 mg/kg/day based on decreased
                                   UFH = 10x...........  cPAD = 0.12 mg/kg/    absolute body-weights in females.
                                   FQPA SF = 1x........   day.
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Cancer (Oral, dermal, inhalation)  Classification: ``not likely to be carcinogenic to humans'' based on the
                                    absence of treatment-related tumors in two adequate rodent carcinogenicity
                                    studies.
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FQPA SF = Food Quality Protection Act Safety Factor. LOAEL = lowest-observed-adverse-effect-level. LOC = level
  of concern. mg/kg/day = milligram/kilogram/day. MOE = margin of exposure. NOAEL = no-observed-adverse-effect-
  level. PAD = population adjusted dose (a = acute, c = chronic). RfD = reference dose. UF = uncertainty factor.
  UFA = extrapolation from animal to human (interspecies). UFH = potential variation in sensitivity among
  members of the human population (intraspecies).

C. Exposure Assessment

    1. Dietary exposure from food and feed uses. In evaluating dietary
exposure to propamocarb, EPA considered exposure under the petitioned-
for tolerances as well as all existing propamocarb tolerances in 40 CFR
180.499. EPA assessed dietary exposures from propamocarb in food as
follows:
    i. Acute exposure. Quantitative acute dietary exposure and risk
assessments are performed for a food-use pesticide, if a toxicological
study has indicated the possibility of an effect of concern occurring
as a result of a 1-day or single exposure. Such effects were identified
for propamocarb. In estimating acute dietary exposure, EPA used food
consumption information from the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) 2003-2008 National Health and Nutrition Examination
Survey, What We Eat in America, (NHANES/WWEIA). As to residue levels in
food, EPA used tolerance-level residues and assumed 100% crop treated
(PCT) for all commodities.
    ii. Chronic exposure. In conducting the chronic dietary exposure
assessment EPA used the food consumption data from the USDA 2003-2008
NHANES/WWEIA. As to residue levels in food, EPA used tolerance-level
residues and assumed 100 PCT for all commodities.
    iii. Cancer. Based on the data summarized in Unit III.A., EPA has
concluded that propamocarb does not pose a cancer risk to humans.
Therefore, a dietary exposure assessment for the purpose of assessing
cancer risk is unnecessary.
    iv. Anticipated residue and percent crop treated (PCT) information.
EPA did not use anticipated residue and/or PCT information in the
dietary assessment for propamocarb. Tolerance level residues and/or 100
PCT were assumed for all food commodities.
    2. Dietary exposure from drinking water. The Agency used screening
level water exposure models in the dietary exposure analysis and risk
assessment for propamocarb in drinking water. These simulation models
take into account data on the physical, chemical, and fate/transport
characteristics of propamocarb. Further information regarding EPA
drinking water models used in pesticide exposure assessment can be
found at http://www.epa.gov/oppefed1/models/water/index.htm.
    The revised estimated drinking water concentrations (EDWCs) are
those modeled for surface waters based on current labels and newly
submitted fate and transport data for the registration review of
propamocarb-HCl. All currently labeled uses were assessed including the
potato tolerance increase described in this action.
    Surface water values were obtained from FLnurserySTD_V2 model for
the acute value, and NJnurserySTD_V2 model for the chronic values
representing foliar application to ornamentals in nurseries. Ground
Water acute and chronic values were obtained from FLCITRUS_STD.SCN GW
scenario.
    The EDWCs of propamocarb for acute exposures are 4,860 parts per
billion (ppb) for surface water, and 73 ppb for ground water. The EDWCs
of propamocarb for chronic exposure for non-cancer assessments are 385
ppb for surface water, and 70 ppb for ground water.
    Modeled estimates of drinking water concentrations were directly
entered into the dietary exposure model. For acute dietary risk
assessment, the water concentration value of 4,860 ppb was used to
assess the contribution to drinking water. For chronic dietary risk
assessment, the water concentration of value 385 ppb was used to assess
the contribution to drinking water.
    3. From non-dietary exposure. The term ``residential exposure'' is
used in this document to refer to non-occupational, non-dietary
exposure (e.g., for lawn and garden pest control, indoor pest control,
termiticides, and flea and tick control on pets). Propamocarb is
registered for use on golf course turf, which may result in dermal
post-application exposures. Although potential dermal post-application
exposures were previously assessed (K. Lowe, 05/15/2013, D377624), EPA
no longer considers the effects found in the dermal study to be adverse
and therefore, no longer identifies a dermal hazard. As a result, there
is no need to conduct a quantitative residential exposure assessment.
    4. Cumulative effects from substances with a common mechanism of
toxicity. Section 408(b)(2)(D)(v) of FFDCA requires that, when
considering whether to establish, modify, or revoke a tolerance, the
Agency consider ``available information'' concerning the cumulative
effects of a particular pesticide's residues and ``other substances
that have a common mechanism of toxicity.'' EPA has not found
propamocarb to share a common mechanism of toxicity with any other
substances, and propamocarb does not appear to produce a toxic
metabolite produced by other substances. Although a carbamate,
propamocarb-HCl is not an

N-methyl carbamate and does not cause cholinesterase inhibition. Thus,
it was not included in the N-methyl carbamate cumulative risk
assessment. For the purposes of this tolerance action, therefore, EPA
has assumed that propamocarb does not have a common mechanism of
toxicity with other substances. For information regarding EPA's efforts
to determine which chemicals have a common mechanism of toxicity and to
evaluate the cumulative effects of such chemicals, see EPA's Web site
at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/cumulative.

D. Safety Factor for Infants and Children

    1. In general. Section 408(b)(2)(C) of FFDCA provides that EPA
shall apply an additional tenfold (10X) 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 database on toxicity
and exposure unless EPA determines based on reliable data that a
different margin of safety will be safe for infants and children. This
additional margin of safety is commonly referred to as the Food Quality
Protection Act Safety Factor (FQPA SF). In applying this provision, EPA
either retains the default value of 10X, or uses a different additional
safety factor when reliable data available to EPA support the choice of
a different factor.
    2. Prenatal and postnatal sensitivity. There is no evidence of
increased quantitative pre- or post-natal susceptibility following
exposure to propamocarb-HCl. There is evidence of increased qualitative
susceptibility in the database; however, concern for these effects is
low because: (1) The effects are well characterized, (2) clear NOAELs
were established, (3) the endpoints selected are protective of these
effects, and (4) the effects were seen in the presence of maternal/
parental toxicity.
    3. Conclusion. EPA has determined that reliable data show the
safety of infants and children would be adequately protected if the
FQPA SF were reduced to 1X. That decision is based on the following
findings:
    i. The toxicity database for propamocarb is complete.
    ii. Although there was evidence of neurotoxicity (decreased motor
activity and vacuolization of the choroid plexus) in several studies
following propamocarb-HCl exposure, including the ACN and SCN studies;
there is no need for a developmental neurotoxicity study or additional
uncertainty factors (UFs) to account for neurotoxicity because the
neurotoxicity effects are well-characterized with clear NOAEL/LOAEL
values and the selected endpoints are protective of the observed
effects.
    iii. Although there is evidence of increased qualitative
susceptibility from exposure to propamocarb, there is no need to retain
the 10X FQPA SF because: (1) The effects are well characterized; (2)
clear NOAELs were established; (3) the endpoints selected are
protective of these effects; and (4) the effects were seen in the
presence of maternal/parental toxicity.
    iv. There are no residual uncertainties identified in the exposure
databases. The dietary food exposure assessments were performed based
on 100 PCT and tolerance-level residues. EPA made conservative
(protective) assumptions in the ground and surface water modeling used
to assess exposure to propamocarb in drinking water. These assessments
will not underestimate the exposure and risks posed by propamocarb.

E. Aggregate Risks and Determination of Safety

    EPA determines whether acute and chronic dietary pesticide
exposures are safe by comparing aggregate exposure estimates to the
acute PAD (aPAD) and chronic PAD (cPAD). For linear cancer risks, EPA
calculates the lifetime probability of acquiring cancer given the
estimated aggregate exposure. Short-, intermediate-, and chronic-term
risks are evaluated by comparing the estimated aggregate food, water,
and residential exposure to the appropriate PODs to ensure that an
adequate MOE exists.
    1. Acute risk. Using the exposure assumptions discussed in this
unit for acute exposure, the acute dietary exposure from food and water
to propamocarb will occupy 21% of the aPAD for females (13-49 years
old) and 42% of the aPAD for infants (<1 year old), the population
group receiving the greatest exposure.
    2. Chronic risk. Using the exposure assumptions described in this
unit for chronic exposure, EPA has concluded that chronic exposure to
propamocarb from food and water will utilize 26% of the cPAD for
children (3-5 years old) the population group receiving the greatest
exposure. There are no chronic or long-term residential exposures from
uses of propamocarb.
    3. Short-term and intermediate-term risk. Short-term and
intermediate-term aggregate exposure takes into account short-term and
intermediate-term residential exposure plus chronic exposure to food
and water (considered to be a background exposure level). Because no
short-term or intermediate-term adverse effect was identified,
propamocarb is not expected to pose a short-term or intermediate-term
risk.

IV. Other Considerations

A. Analytical Enforcement Methodology

    A gas chromatography/nitrogen-phosphorus detection (GC/NPD) method
is available for the enforcement of residues of propamocarb in plant
commodities. This method has undergone a successful independent
laboratory validation (ILV) and petition method validation (PMV), and
is currently listed in the Pesticide Analytical Manual (PAM) Vol. II.
An adequate liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC/MS/
MS) for the enforcement of residues of propamocarb and its metabolites
in livestock commodities has been submitted to the Agency. This method
has undergone successful ILVs and a PMV. The results of a Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) multiresidue testing study indicate that
propamocarb and its metabolites are not recovered by any of the
protocols. The recoveries of propamocarb with the QuEChERS multiresidue
method are marginally adequate (68-69%; http://www.crl-pesticides.eu/library/docs/fv/CRLFV_Multiresidue_methods.pdf).

B. International Residue Limits

    In making its tolerance decisions, EPA seeks to harmonize U.S.
tolerances with international standards whenever possible, consistent
with U.S. food safety standards and agricultural practices. EPA
considers the international maximum residue limits (MRLs) established
by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), as required by FFDCA
section 408(b)(4). The Codex Alimentarius is a joint United Nations
Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization food
standards program, and it is recognized as an international food safety
standards-setting organization in trade agreements to which the United
States is a party. EPA may establish a tolerance that is different from
a Codex MRL; however, FFDCA section 408(b)(4) requires that EPA explain
the reasons for departing from the Codex level.
    The Codex has established a MRL for propamocarb in or on potato at
0.30 ppm. This MRL is the same as the tolerance established for
propamocarb in the United States.

V. Conclusion

    Therefore, a tolerance is established for residues of propamocarb
in or on potato at 0.30 ppm.

VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action establishes a tolerance under FFDCA section 408(d) 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 action has been
exempted from review under Executive Order 12866, this action is not
subject to Executive Order 13211, entitled ``Actions Concerning
Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or
Use'' (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive Order 13045, entitled
``Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks'' (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997). This action does not contain any
information collections subject to OMB approval under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), 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).
    Since tolerances and exemptions that are established on the basis
of a petition under FFDCA section 408(d), such as the tolerance 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.
    This action directly regulates growers, food processors, food
handlers, and food retailers, not States or tribes, nor does this
action alter the relationships or distribution of power and
responsibilities established by Congress in the preemption provisions
of FFDCA section 408(n)(4). As such, the Agency has determined that
this action will not have a substantial direct effect on States or
tribal governments, on the relationship between the national government
and the States or tribal governments, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government or between
the Federal Government and Indian tribes. Thus, the Agency has
determined that Executive Order 13132, entitled ``Federalism'' (64 FR
43255, August 10, 1999) and Executive Order 13175, entitled
``Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments'' (65 FR
67249, November 9, 2000) do not apply to this action. In addition, this
action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded
mandate as described under Title II of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.).
    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 (NTTAA) (15 U.S.C. 272 note).

VII. Congressional Review Act

    Pursuant to the Congressional Review Act (5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.),
EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of
the rule in the Federal Register. This action is not a ``major rule''
as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 180

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Agricultural commodities, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: January 6, 2017.
Daniel J. Rosenblatt,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.

    Therefore, 40 CFR chapter I is amended as follows:

PART 180--[AMENDED]

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

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

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2. In Sec.  180.499, revise the entry for ``Potato'' in the table in
paragraph (a) to read as follows:

Sec.  180.499  Propamocarb; tolerances for residues.

    (a) * * *

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                        Commodity                             million
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Potato..................................................            0.30

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Docket No. CP08-65-000]

Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company; Notice of Availability of the
Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Concord Lateral Expansion
Project

May 12, 2008.
    The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or

Commission) has prepared an environmental assessment (EA) on the
natural gas pipeline facilities proposed by Tennessee Gas Pipeline
Company (Tennessee) in the above-referenced docket.
    The EA was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act. The FERC staff concludes that approval of the
proposed project, with appropriate mitigating measures, would not
constitute a major federal action significantly affecting the quality
of the human environment.
    The EA assesses the potential environmental effects of the
construction and operation of Tennessee's proposed Concord Lateral
Expansion Project (Project). The Project would involve construction of
a new 6,130 horsepower compressor station in Pelham, New Hampshire and
modifications to the station piping at the Laconia Meter Station in
Concord, New Hampshire.
    The EA has been placed in the public files of the FERC. A limited
number of copies of the EA are available for distribution and public
inspection at: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Reference
Room, 888 First Street, NE., Room 2A, Washington, DC 20426, (202) 502-
8371.
    Copies of the EA have been mailed to federal, state, and local
agencies, public interest groups; interested individuals and affected
landowners; newspapers and libraries; and parties to this proceeding.
    Any person wishing to comment on the EA may do so. To ensure
consideration prior to a Commission decision on the proposal, it is
important that we receive your comments before the date specified
below.
    Please note that the Commission strongly encourages electronic
filing of any comments or interventions or protests to this proceeding.
See 18 Code of Federal Regulations 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the
instructions on the Commission's Internet Web site at http://
www.ferc.gov under the link to ``Documents and Filings'' and
``eFiling.'' eFiling is a file attachment process and requires that you
prepare your submission in the same manner as you would if filing on
paper, and save it to a file on your hard drive. New eFiling users must
first create an account by clicking on ``Sign up'' or ``eRegister.''
You will be asked to select the type of filing you are making. This
filing is considered a ``Comment on Filing.'' In addition, there is a
``Quick Comment'' option available, which is an easy method for
interested persons to submit text only comments on a project. The
Quick-Comment User Guide can be viewed at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-
filing/efiling/quick-comment-guide.pdf. Quick Comment does not require
a FERC eRegistration account; however, you will be asked to provide a
valid e-mail address. All comments submitted under either eFiling or
the Quick Comment option are placed in the public record for the
specified docket.
    If you are filing written comments, please carefully follow these
instructions to ensure that your comments are received in time and
properly recorded:
     Send an original and two copies of your comments to:
Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888
First St., NE., Room 1A, Washington, DC 20426;
     Reference Docket No. CP08-65-000;
     Label one copy of the comments for the attention of the
Gas Branch 1, PJ-11.1; and
     Mail your comments so that they will be received in
Washington, DC, on or before June 11, 2008.
    Comments will be considered by the Commission but will not serve to
make the commentor a party to the proceeding. Any person seeking to
become a party to the proceeding must file a motion to intervene
pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and
Procedures (18 CFR 385.214).\1\ Only intervenors have the right to seek
rehearing of the Commission's decision.
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    \1\ Interventions may also be filed electronically via the
Internet in lieu of paper. See the previous discussion on filing
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    Affected landowners and parties with environmental concerns may be
granted intervenor status upon showing good cause by stating that they
have a clear and direct interest in this proceeding which would not be
adequately represented by any other parties. You do not need intervenor
status to have your comments considered.
    Additional information about the project is available from the
Commission's Office of External Affairs, at 1-866-208-FERC or on the
FERC Internet Web site (http://www.ferc.gov) using the eLibrary link.
Click on the eLibrary link, click on ``General Search'' and enter the
docket number excluding the last three digits in the Docket Number
field. Be sure you have selected an appropriate date range. For
assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or toll free at 1-866-208-3676, or for TTY,
contact<PHONE_NUMBER>. The eLibrary link also provides access to the
texts of formal documents issued by the Commission, such as orders,
notices, and rulemakings.
    In addition, the Commission now offers a free service called
eSubscription which allows you to keep track of all formal issuances
and submittals in specific dockets. This can reduce the amount of time
you spend researching proceedings by automatically providing you with
notification of these filings, document summaries and direct links to
the documents. Go to http://www.ferc.gov/esubscribenow.htm.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 165

[Docket Number USCG-2023-0466]
RIN 1625-AA00

Safety Zone; Wilmington River, Savannah, GA

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Temporary interim rule and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone
encompassing the Causton Bluff Bridge, on the Wilmington River,
Savannah, GA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of
life on these navigable waters for the planned demolition and removal
of structural components of the original bridge, in preparation of the
construction of a new span. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and
vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain
of the Port Savannah or a designated representative.

DATES: This temporary interim rule is effective from 12:01 a.m. on
September 18, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments under docket number USCG-2023-0466
using the Federal Decision-Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the ``Public Participation and Request for
Comments'' portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further
instructions on submitting comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call or email Lieutenant Junior Grade Anthony Harris, Shoreside
Compliance, Marine Safety Unit Savannah, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone
912-652-4353 ext. 240, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Table of Abbreviations

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

II. Background Information and Regulatory History

    The Coast Guard is issuing this temporary interim 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 temporary interim rule
because doing so would be impracticable. This safety zone must be
established by September 18, 2023, in order to protect vessels and
waterway users from the potential hazards associated with demolition
operations on the Causton Bluff Bridge. We lack sufficient time to
provide a reasonable comment period and then to consider those comments
before issuing the rule.
    Under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for making this temporary interim rule effective less than 30
days after publication in the Federal Register. Delaying the effective
date of this temporary interim rule would be contrary to the public's
interest because we must ensure the protection of vessels and waterway
users during the demolition operations.
    We are soliciting comments on this rulemaking. If we determine that
changes to this rulemaking action are necessary, the Coast Guard will
consider comments received in a subsequent temporary interim rule or
temporary final rule.

III. Legal Authority and Need for Rule

    The Coast Guard is issuing this rule under authority in 46 U.S.C.
70034. The Captain of the Port Savannah (COTP) has determined that
potential hazards associated with the demolition operations of the
Causton Bluff Bridge. This rule is needed to protect personnel,
vessels, and the marine environment in the navigable waters within the
safety zone while the demolition project continues.

IV. Discussion of the Rule

    This rule establishes a safety zone from September 18, 2023, until
November 20, 2023. A fixed temporary

safety zone will be established on the Wilmington River within a 300-
yard radius of position: 32[deg] 3.73' N, 81[deg] 1.78' W in the
vicinity of the Causton Bluff Bridge, Savannah, GA.
    Demolition operations will take place Monday through Sunday during
daylight hours. Periodically while the safety zone is implemented, all
vessel traffic will be permitted to transit when deemed safe by the
project site manager. This will commence at 7:00 p.m. on Mondays
concluding at 12:00 p.m. Tuesdays and each subsequent Monday through
Tuesday until project completion, and Thursdays beginning at 12:00 p.m.
and concluding at 7:00 a.m. on Fridays until project completion.
Restricted vessels with a beam of 30 ft or less may transit daily at
the conclusion of the workday starting at 7:00 p.m. with the transit
period ending by 7:00 a.m. the following day.
    The duration of the zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels,
and the marine environment in these navigable waters while the
demolition project continues. No vessel or person will be permitted to
enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a
designated representative.

V. Regulatory Analyses

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

A. Regulatory Planning and Review

    Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct agencies to assess the
costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if
regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize
net benefits. This rule has not been designated a ``significant
regulatory action,'' under section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, as
amended by Executive Order 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review).
Accordingly, this rule has not been reviewed by the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB).
    This regulatory action determination is based on the size,
location, and duration of the safety zone. The duration of the zone is
intended to ensure the safety of vessels through the duration of the
vessel's inbound and outbound transit and offload. Moreover, the Coast
Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine
channel 16 about the zone, and the rule would allow vessels to seek
permission to enter the zone.

B. Impact on Small Entities

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601-612, as
amended, requires Federal agencies to consider the potential impact of
regulations on small entities during rulemaking. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000. The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule
will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of
small entities.
    While some owners or operators of vessels intending to transit the
safety zone may be small entities, for the reasons stated in section
V.A above, this rule will not have a significant economic impact on any
vessel owner or operator.
    Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this rule. If the rule would affect your
small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction and you have
questions concerning its provisions or options for compliance, please
call or email the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
    Small businesses may send comments on the actions of Federal
employees who enforce, or otherwise determine compliance with, Federal
regulations to the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory
Enforcement Ombudsman and the Regional Small Business Regulatory
Fairness Boards. The Ombudsman evaluates these actions annually and
rates each agency's responsiveness to small business. If you wish to
comment on actions by employees of the Coast Guard, call 1-888-REG-FAIR
(1-888-734-3247). The Coast Guard will not retaliate against small
entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy or
action of the Coast Guard.

C. Collection of Information

    This rule will not call for a new collection of information under
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520).

D. Federalism and Indian Tribal Governments

    A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on the States, on the
relationship between the National Government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of
government. We have analyzed this rule under that Order and have
determined that it is consistent with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements described in Executive Order
13132.
    Also, this rule does not have tribal implications under Executive
Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it does not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

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

F. Environment

    We have analyzed this rule under Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023-01, Rev. 1, associated implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST 5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have determined that this action is one of
a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human environment. This rule involves a
safety zone lasting several hours daily that would prohibit entry
within 300 yards of the Causton Bluff Bridge. The zone will prohibit
entry while in effect. It is categorically excluded from further review
under paragraph L60(a)of Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction Manual
023-01-001-01, Rev. 1. A Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is available in the docket. For
instructions on locating the docket, see the ADDRESSES section of this
preamble.

G. Protest Activities

    The Coast Guard respects the First Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to

coordinate protest activities so that your message can be received
without jeopardizing the safety or security of people, places, or
vessels.

VI. Public Participation and Request for Comments

    We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking
and will consider all comments and material received during the comment
period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If
you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this
rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which
each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or
recommendation.
    Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through
the Federal Decision-Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. To
do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG-2023-0466 in the
search box and click ``Search.'' Next, look for this document in the
Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment
option. If you cannot submit your material by using https://www.regulations.gov, call or email the person in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this proposed rule for alternate
instructions.
    Viewing material in docket. To view documents mentioned in this
proposed rule as being available in the docket, find the docket as
described in the previous paragraph, and then select ``Supporting &
Related Material'' in the Document Type column. Public comments will
also be placed in our online docket and can be viewed by following
instructions on the https://www.regulations.gov Frequently Asked
Questions web page. We review all comments received, but we will only
post comments that address the topic of the proposed rule. We may
choose not to post off-topic, inappropriate, or duplicate comments that
we receive.
    Personal information. We accept anonymous comments. Comments we
post to https://www.regulations.gov will include any personal
information you have provided. For more about privacy and submissions
to the docket in response to this document, see DHS's eRulemaking
System of Records notice (85 FR 14226, March 11, 2020).

List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165

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

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

PART 165--REGULATED NAVIGATION AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS

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

    Authority:  46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051; 33 CFR 1.05-1, 6.04-1, 6.04-
6, and 160.5; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No.
00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.

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2. Add Sec.  165.T07-0466 to read as follows:

Sec.  165. T07-0466  Safety Zone; Wilmington River, Savannah, GA.

    (a) Location. All navigable waters, from surface to bottom, of the
Wilmington River within a 300-yard radius of position: 32[deg] 3.73' N,
81[deg] 1.78' W in the vicinity of the Causton Bluff Bridge, Savannah,
GA.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative
means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain,
petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a
Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Savannah (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety
zone.
    (c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in
subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in
paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the
COTP's designated representative.
    (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's
representative by calling<PHONE_NUMBER>. Those in the safety zone must
comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP
or the COTP's designated representative.
    (d) Enforcement periods. The safety zone in paragraph (a) of this
section is in effect from 12:01 a.m. on September 18, 2023, through
11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2023. This section will be subject to
enforcement periodically during daylight hours as needed by the project
manager to safely remove all remaining bridge structural components.
Mariners will be informed of enforced zone and enforcement periods by
Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Myrick's safety boat on scene during
working hours.

    Dated: September 12, 2023.
Nathaniel L. Robinson,
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Savannah, GA.
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