[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 56 (Friday, March 22, 2019)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 10687-10692]
[FR Doc No: 2019-04499]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[SC-2018; FRL-9990-38-Region 4]

Air Plan Approval; South Carolina; Update to Materials
Incorporated by Reference

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule; notification of administrative change.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the
materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the South
Carolina state implementation plan (SIP). The regulations affected by
this update have been previously submitted by South Carolina and
approved by EPA. This update affects the materials that are available
for public inspection at the National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA) and the EPA Regional Office.

DATES: This rule will be effective March 22, 2019.

ADDRESSES: SIP materials which are incorporated by reference into 40
CFR part 52 are available for inspection at the following locations:
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW,
Atlanta, GA 30303; and the National Archives and Records
Administration. For information on the availability of this material at
NARA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html. To view the materials at the Region 4
Office, EPA requests that you email the contact listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The
Regional Office's official hours of business are Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: D. Brad Akers, Air Regulatory
Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air,
Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, Region 4, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960.
Mr. Akers can be reached via telephone at<PHONE_NUMBER> and via
electronic mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    Each state has a SIP containing the control measures and strategies
used to attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards
(NAAQS). The SIP is extensive, containing such elements as air
pollution control regulations, emission inventories, monitoring
networks, attainment demonstrations, and enforcement mechanisms.
    Each state must formally adopt the control measures and strategies
in the SIP after the public has had an opportunity to comment on them
and then submit the proposed SIP revisions to EPA. Once these control
measures and strategies are approved by EPA, and after notice and
comment, they are incorporated into the federally-approved SIP and are
identified in part 52--``Approval and Promulgation of Implementation
Plans,'' title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR part 52).
The full text of the state regulation approved by EPA is not reproduced
in its entirety in 40 CFR part 52, but is ``incorporated by
reference.'' This means that EPA has approved a given state regulation
or specified changes to the given regulation with a specific effective
date. The public is referred to the location of the full text version
should they want to know which measures are contained in a given SIP.
The information provided allows EPA and the public to monitor the
extent to which a state implements a SIP to attain and maintain the
NAAQS and to take enforcement action for violations of the SIP.
    The SIP is a living document which the state can revise as
necessary to address the unique air pollution problems in the state.
Therefore, EPA from time to time must take action on proposed revisions
containing new and/or revised state regulations. A submission from a
state can revise one or more rules in their entirety or portions of
rules, or even change a single word. The state indicates the changes in
the submission (such as, by using redline/strikethrough) and EPA then
takes action on the requested changes. EPA establishes a docket for its
actions using a unique Docket Identification Number, which is listed in
each action. These dockets and the complete submission are available
for viewing on www.regulations.gov.
    On May 22, 1997 (62 FR 27968), EPA revised the procedures for
incorporating by reference, into the Code of Federal Regulations,
materials approved by EPA into each SIP. These changes revised the
format for the identification of the SIP in 40 CFR part 52, streamlined
the mechanisms for announcing EPA approval of revisions to a SIP, and
streamlined the mechanisms for EPA's updating of the IBR information
contained for each SIP in 40 CFR part 52. The revised procedures also
called for EPA to maintain ``SIP Compilations'' that contain the
federally-approved regulations and source specific permits submitted by
each state agency.
    These SIP Compilations are updated primarily on an annual basis.
Under the revised procedures, EPA must periodically publish an
informational document in the rules section of the Federal Register
notifying the public that updates have been made to a SIP Compilation
for a particular state. EPA applied the 1997 revised procedures to
South Carolina on July 1, 1997 (62 FR 35441).

II. EPA Action

    This action represents EPA's publication of the South Carolina SIP
Compilation update, appearing in 40 CFR part 52: specifically, the
materials in paragraphs (c) and (d) at 40 CFR 52.2120. In addition,
notice is provided of the following corrections to paragraph (c) of
Sec.  52.2120, as described below.

Changes Applicable to EPA-Approved South Carolina Regulations

    A. Revising the heading of paragraph (c) to read ``EPA-Approved
regulations'' and the heading of the table in paragraph (c) to read
``EPA-Approved South Carolina Regulations.''
    B. Correcting Federal Register citations and entries listed in
Sec.  52.2120(c), as described below:
    1. Under Regulation No. 62.1, entries for the state effective date
and EPA approval date were removed because the entry represents only
the title of the Regulation, while the Sections under the heading of
the Regulation include specific approval information.
    2. Under Regulation No. 62.1, ``Section I,'' the EPA approval date
was

corrected to read ``6/26/2018, 83 FR 29696.''
    3. Under Regulation No. 62.2, the EPA approval date was corrected
to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    4. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 1, ``Section I,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    5. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 1, ``Section II,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    6. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 1, ``Section III,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    7. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 1, ``Section IV,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    8. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 1, ``Section VI,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    9. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 4, ``Section II,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    10. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 4, ``Section III,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    11. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 4, ``Section V,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    12. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 4, ``Section VIII,''
the EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    13. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 4, ``Section XI,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    14. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 4, ``Section XII,'' the
EPA approval date was corrected to read ``6/25/2018, 83 FR 29455.''
    15. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 5, ``Section I,''
entries for the state effective date and EPA approval date were removed
because the entry represents only the title of the Section, while the
Parts under the heading of the Section include specific approval
information.
    16. Under Regulation No. 62.5, Standard No. 7.1, the explanation
column was corrected to remove language applicable to Standard No. 7
and to clarify the applicable state-effective dates for Standard No.
7.1.
    17. Under Regulation No. 62.6, entries for the state effective date
and EPA approval date were removed because the entry represents only
the title of the Regulation, while the Sections under the heading of
the Regulation include specific approval information.
    18. Under Regulation No. 62.7, entries for the state effective date
and EPA approval date were removed because the entry represents only
the title of the Regulation, while the Sections under the heading of
the Regulation include specific approval information.
    19. Under ``Regulation No. 62.97,'' the EPA approval date was
corrected to read ``10/13/2017, 82 FR 47936.''

III. Good Cause Exemption

    EPA has determined that this action falls under the ``good cause''
exemption in section 553(b)(3)(B) of the Administrative Procedure Act
(APA) which, upon finding ``good cause,'' authorizes agencies to
dispense with public participation and section 553(d)(3) which allows
an agency to make an action effective immediately (thereby avoiding the
30-day delayed effective date otherwise provided for in the APA). This
administrative action simply codifies provisions which are already in
effect as a matter of law in Federal and approved state programs,
corrects typographical errors appearing in the CFR, and makes
ministerial changes to the prefatory heading to the tables in the CFR.
Under section 553(b)(3)(B) of the APA, an agency may find good cause
where procedures are ``impracticable, unnecessary, or contrary to the
public interest.'' Public comment for this administrative action is
``unnecessary'' and ``contrary to the public interest'' since the
codification (and typographical corrections) only reflect existing law
and the changes to the prefatory heading to the tables is ministerial
in nature. Immediate notice of this action in the Federal Register
benefits the public by providing the public notice of the updated South
Carolina SIP Compilation and notice of typographical corrections and
ministerial changes to the South Carolina ``Identification of Plan''
portion of the Federal Register. Further, pursuant to section
553(d)(3), making this action immediately effective benefits the public
by immediately updating both the SIP Compilation and the CFR
``Identification of plan'' section (which includes table entry
corrections).

IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of previously
EPA-approved regulations promulgated by South Carolina and federally
effective prior to October 1, 2018. EPA has made, and will continue to
make, these materials generally available through www.regulations.gov
and at the EPA Region 4 Office (please contact the person identified in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more
information).

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable
Federal regulations. See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
notification of administrative change does not impose additional
requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this
action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2,
2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under
Executive Order 12866;
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible

methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this notice of administrative change for the State of
South Carolina does not have Tribal implications as specified by
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because it does
not have substantial direct effects on an Indian Tribe. The Catawba
Indian Nation Reservation is located within the boundary of York
County, South Carolina. Pursuant to the Catawba Indian Claims
Settlement Act, S.C. Code Ann. 27-16-120, ``all state and local
environmental laws and regulations apply to the [Catawba Indian Nation]
and Reservation and are fully enforceable by all relevant state and
local agencies and authorities.'' EPA notes this action will not impose
substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action 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. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
    EPA also believes that the provisions of section 307(b)(1) of the
CAA pertaining to petitions for judicial review are not applicable to
this action. This is because prior EPA rulemaking actions for each
individual component of the South Carolina SIP Compilation previously
afforded interested parties the opportunity to file a petition for
judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the
appropriate circuit within 60 days of such rulemaking action. Thus, EPA
believes judicial review of this action under section 307(b)(1) is not
available.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

    Dated: February 20, 2019.
Mary S. Walker,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.

    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority for citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

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

Subpart PP--South Carolina

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2. In Sec.  52.2120, paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) are revised to read
as follows:

Sec.  52.2120   Identification of plan.

* * * * *
    (b) Incorporation by reference. (1) Material listed in paragraphs
(c) (Volume 1) and (d) (Volume 2) of this section with an EPA approval
date prior to October 1, 2018, was approved for incorporation by
reference by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Material is incorporated as it exists
on the date of the approval, and notice of any change in the material
will be published in the Federal Register. Entries in paragraphs (c)
(Volume 1) and (d) (Volume 2) of this section with EPA approval dates
after October 1, 2018, will be incorporated by reference in the next
update to the SIP compilation.
    (2) EPA Region 4 certifies that the rules/regulations provided by
EPA in the SIP compilation at the addresses in paragraph (b)(3) of this
section are an exact duplicate of the officially promulgated State
rules/regulations which have been approved as part of the State
Implementation Plan as of the dates referenced in paragraph (b)(1) of
this section.
    (3) Copies of the materials incorporated by reference may be
inspected at the Region 4 EPA Office at 61 Forsyth Street SW, Atlanta,
GA 30303. To obtain the material, please call<PHONE_NUMBER>. You may
inspect the material with an EPA approval date prior to October 1,
2018, for South Carolina at the National Archives and Records
Administration. For information on the availability of this material at
NARA go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html.
    (c) EPA-Approved regulations.

                                     EPA-Approved South Carolina Regulations
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                                                          State
         State citation              Title/subject      effective    EPA approval date         Explanation
                                                           date
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Regulation No. 62.1.............  Definitions and
                                   General
                                   Requirements.
Section I.......................  Definitions........    8/25/2017  6/26/2018, 83 FR
                                                                     29696.
Section II......................  Permit Requirements    6/24/2005  6/2/2008, 73 FR
                                                                     31369.
Section III.....................  Emission Inventory     9/23/2016  5/31/2017, 82 FR
                                   and Emissions                     24853.
                                   Statement.
Section IV......................  Source Tests.......    6/27/2014  8/21/2017, 82 FR
                                                                     39537.
Section V.......................  Credible Evidence..    6/27/2014  8/21/2017, 82 FR
                                                                     39537.
Regulation No. 62.2.............  Prohibition of Open   12/27/2013  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                   Burning.                          29455.
Regulation No. 62.3.............  Air Pollution
                                   Episodes.
Section I.......................  Episode Criteria...    4/26/2013  8/21/2017, 82 FR
                                                                     39541.
Section II......................  Emission Reduction     4/22/1988  10/3/1989, 54 FR
                                   Requirements.                     40659.
Regulation No. 62.4.............  Hazardous Air         12/20/1978  1/29/1980, 45 FR
                                   Pollution                         6572.
                                   Conditions.
Regulation No. 62.5.............  Air Pollution
                                   Control Standards.
Standard No. 1..................  Emissions from Fuel
                                   Burning Operations.

Section I.......................  Visible Emissions..    6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR     Except for subparagraph
                                                                     29455.               C ``Special
                                                                                Provisions,''
                                                                                including those
                                                                                versions submitted by
                                                                                the State on July 18,
                                                                                2011, and August 12,
                                                                                2015. Therefore,
                                                                                subparagraph C retains
                                                                                the version that was
                                                                                state effective
                                                                                October 26, 2001.
Section II......................  Particulate Matter     6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                   Emissions.                        29455.
Section III.....................  Sulfur Dioxide         6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                   Emissions.                        29455.
Section IV......................  Opacity Monitoring     9/23/2016  6/25/2018, 83 FR     Except subparagraph B
                                   Requirements.                     29455.               ``Continuous Opacity
                                                                                Monitor Reporting
                                                                                Requirements,''
                                                                                including those
                                                                                versions submitted by
                                                                                the State on August 8,
                                                                                2014, and August 12,
                                                                                2015. Therefore,
                                                                                subparagraph B retains
                                                                                the version that was
                                                                                state effective
                                                                                September 28, 2012.
Section V.......................  Exemptions.........    5/24/1985  10/3/1989, 54 FR
                                                                     40659.
Section VI......................  Periodic Testing...    6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                                                     29455.
Standard No. 2..................  Ambient Air Quality    9/23/2016  6/29/2017, 82 FR
                                   Standards.                        29418.
Standard No. 4..................  Emissions From
                                   Process Industries.
Section I.......................  General............    2/28/1986  2/17/1987, 52 FR
                                                                     4772.
Section II......................  Sulfuric Acid          6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                   Manufacturing.                    29455.
Section III.....................  Kraft Pulp and         6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                   Paper                             29455.
                                   Manufacturing
                                   Plants.
Section V.......................  Cotton Gins........    6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                                                     29455.
Section VI......................  Hot Mix Asphalt        5/24/1985  10/3/1989, 54 FR
                                   Manufacturing.                    40659.
Section VII.....................  Metal Refining.....    2/28/1986  2/17/1987, 52 FR
                                                                     4772.
Section VIII....................  Other Manufacturing    6/24/2016  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                                                     29455.
Section IX......................  Visible Emissions..    4/22/1988  7/2/1990, 55 FR
                                                                     27226.
Section X.......................  Non-Enclosed           4/22/1988  7/2/1990, 55 FR
                                   Operations.                       27226.
Section XI......................  Total Reduced          6/27/2014  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                   Sulfur Emissions                  29455.
                                   of Kraft Pulp
                                   Mills.
Section XII.....................  Periodic Testing...    6/24/2016  6/25/2018, 83 FR
                                                                     29455.
Standard No. 5..................  Volatile Organic
                                   Compounds.
Section I.......................  General Provisions.
Part A..........................  Definitions........    4/26/2013  8/16/2017, 82 FR
                                                                     38825.
Part B..........................  General               10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Applicability.                    30594.
Part C..........................  Alternatives and      10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Exceptions to                     30594.
                                   Control
                                   Requirements.
Part D..........................  Compliance            10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Schedules.                        30594.
Part E..........................  Volatile Organic       6/26/1998  8/10/2004, 69 FR
                                   Compound                          48395.
                                   Compliance Testing.
Part F..........................  Recordkeeping,        10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Reporting,                        30594.
                                   Monitoring.
Part G..........................  Equivalency            4/26/2013  8/16/2017, 82 FR
                                   Calculations.                     38825.
Section II......................  Provisions for
                                   Specific Sources.
Part A..........................  Surface Coating of    11/27/2015  8/16/2017, 82 FR
                                   Cans.                             38825.
Part B..........................  Surface Coating of    11/27/2015  8/16/2017, 82 FR
                                   Coils.                            38825.
Part C..........................  Surface Coating of     8/24/1990  2/4/1992, 57 FR
                                   Paper, Vinyl, and                 4158.
                                   Fabric.
Part D..........................  Surface Coating of     8/24/1990  2/4/1992, 57 FR
                                   Metal Furniture                   4158.
                                   and Large
                                   Appliances.
Part E..........................  Surface Coating of    10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Magnet Wire.                      30594.
Part F..........................  Surface Coating of    10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Miscellaneous                     30594.
                                   Metal Parts and
                                   Products.

Part G..........................  Surface Coating of     2/25/1983  10/31/1983, 48 FR
                                   Flat Wood Paneling.               50078.
Part H..........................  Graphic Arts--         2/25/1983  10/31/1983, 48 FR
                                   Rotogravure                       50078.
                                   Flexography.
Part N..........................  Solvent Metal         10/26/2001  5/7/2002, 67 FR
                                   Cleaning.                         30594.
Part O..........................  Petroleum Liquid       2/25/1983  10/31/1983, 48 FR
                                   Storage in Fixed                  50078.
                                   Roof Tanks.
Part P..........................  Petroleum Liquid       2/25/1983  10/31/1983, 48 FR
                                   Storage in                        50078.
                                   External Floating
                                   Roof Tanks.
Part Q..........................  Manufacture of         4/26/2013  8/16/2017, 82 FR
                                   Synthesized                       38825.
                                   Pharmaceutical
                                   Products.
Part R..........................  Manufacture of         2/25/1983  10/31/1983, 48 FR
                                   Pneumatic Rubber                  50078.
                                   Tires.
Part S..........................  Cutback Asphalt....    6/13/1979  12/16/1981, 46 FR
                                                                     61268.
Part T..........................  Bulk Gasoline          2/25/1983  10/31/1983, 48 FR
                                   Terminals and                     50078.
                                   Vapor Collection
                                   Systems.
Standard No. 5.2................  Control of Oxides      6/25/2004  8/26/2005, 70 FR
                                   of Nitrogen (NOX).                50195.
Standard No. 7..................  Prevention of          8/25/2017  2/13/2019, 84 FR     The SIP does not
                                   Significant                       3705.                include the August 25,
                                   Deterioration.                                         2017 state-effective
                                                                                version of Standard
                                                                                No. 7, paragraphs
                                                                                (b)(32)(i)(a),
                                                                                (b)(32)(iii)(b)(t),
                                                                                and (i)(1)(vii)(t).
                                                                                Instead, the SIP
                                                                                includes the June 25,
                                                                                2005 state-effective
                                                                                version of these
                                                                                paragraphs,
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                by EPA on June 2,
                                                                                2008, and fully
                                                                                approved on June 23,
                                                                                2011.
                                                                                The SIP does not
                                                                                include Standard No.
                                                                                7, paragraphs
                                                                                (b)(30)(v) and
                                                                                (b)(34)(iii)(d)
                                                                                because the state
                                                                                withdrew these
                                                                                paragraphs from EPA's
                                                                                consideration for
                                                                                approval on December
                                                                                20, 2016.
                                                                                The SIP does not
                                                                                include the August 25,
                                                                                2017 state-effective
                                                                                version of Standard
                                                                                No. 7, paragraph
                                                                                (b)(34)(iii)(c)
                                                                                because the state
                                                                                withdrew the August
                                                                                25, 2017 state-
                                                                                effective version of
                                                                                this paragraph from
                                                                                EPA's consideration
                                                                                for approval on June
                                                                                27, 2017. Instead, the
                                                                                SIP includes the June
                                                                                25, 2005 state-
                                                                                effective version of
                                                                                this paragraph
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                by EPA on June 2,
                                                                                2008, and fully
                                                                                approved on June 23,
                                                                                2011.
Standard No. 7.1................  Nonattainment New     11/27/2015  8/10/2017, 82 FR     The SIP does not
                                   Source Review.                    37299.               include the November
                                                                                27, 2015 state-
                                                                                effective version of
                                                                                Standard No. 7.1,
                                                                                paragraphs (c)7(C)(xx)
                                                                                and (e)(T). Instead,
                                                                                the SIP includes the
                                                                                June 25, 2005 state-
                                                                                effective version of
                                                                                these paragraphs,
                                                                                conditionally approved
                                                                                by EPA on June 2,
                                                                                2008, and fully
                                                                                approved on June 23,
                                                                                2011.
Regulation No. 62.6.............  Control of Fugitive
                                   Particulate Matter.
Section I.......................  Control of Fugitive   11/27/2015  8/21/2017, 82 FR
                                   Particulate Matter                39541.
                                   in Non-Attainment
                                   Areas.
Section II......................  Control of Fugitive    5/24/1985  10/3/1989, 54 FR
                                   Particulate Matter                40659.
                                   in Problem Areas.
Section III.....................  Control of Fugitive   12/27/2013  8/21/2017, 82 FR
                                   Particulate Matter                39541.
                                   Statewide.
Section IV......................  Effective Date.....    5/24/1985  10/3/1989, 54 FR
                                                                     40659.
Regulation No. 62.7.............  Good Engineering
                                   Practice Stack
                                   Height.
Section I.......................  General............    5/23/1986  5/28/1987, 52 FR
                                                                     19858.
Section II......................  Applicability......    5/23/1986  5/28/1987, 52 FR
                                                                     19858.

Section III.....................  Definitions and        5/23/1986  5/28/1987, 52 FR
                                   Conditions.                       19858.
Section IV......................  Public                 5/23/1986  5/28/1987, 52 FR
                                   Participation.                    19858.
Regulation No. 62.96............  Nitrogen Oxides       10/24/2008  10/16/2009, 74 FR
                                   (NOX) and Sulfur                  53167.
                                   Dioxide (SO2)
                                   Budget Trading
                                   Program General
                                   Provisions.
Regulation No. 62.97............  Cross-State Air        8/25/2017  10/13/2017, 82 FR
                                   Pollution Rule                    47936.
                                   (CSAPR) Trading
                                   Program.
Regulation No. 62.99............  Nitrogen Oxides        5/24/2002  6/28/2002, 67 FR
                                   (NOX) Budget                      43546.
                                   Program
                                   Requirements for
                                   Stationary Sources
                                   Not in the Trading
                                   Program.
S.C. Code Ann...................  Ethics Reform Act..
Section 8-13-100(31)............  Definitions........     1/1/1992  8/1/2012, 77 FR
                                                                     45492.
Section 8-13-700(A) and (B).....  Use of official         1/1/1992  8/1/2012, 77 FR
                                   position or office                45492.
                                   for financial
                                   gain; disclosure
                                   of potential
                                   conflict of
                                   interest.
Section 8-13-730................  Membership on or        1/1/1992  8/1/2012, 77 FR
                                   employment by                     45492.
                                   regulatory agency
                                   of person
                                   associated with
                                   regulated business.
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    (d) EPA-Approved State source-specific requirements.

                         EPA-Approved South Carolina State Source-Specific Requirements
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                                                          State
         Name of source                Permit No.       effective    EPA approval date           Comments
                                                           date
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Transcontinental Gas Pipeline     2060-0179-CD.......    4/27/2004  4/23/2009, 74 FR     This permit is
 Corporation Station 140.                                            18471.               incorporated in
                                                                                fulfillment of the NOX
                                                                                SIP Call Phase II
                                                                                requirements for South
                                                                                Carolina.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

[Docket No. FAA-2023-0741; Summary Notice No. 2023-39]

Petition for Exemption; Summary of Petition Received; Global
Aviation Technologies

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of petition for exemption received.

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SUMMARY: This notice contains a summary of a petition seeking relief
from specified requirements of Federal Aviation Regulations. The
purpose of this notice is to improve the public's awareness of, and
participation in, the FAA's exemption process. Neither publication of
this notice nor the inclusion or omission of information in the summary
is intended to affect the legal status of the petition or its final
disposition.

DATES: Comments on this petition must identify the petition docket
number and must be received on or before November 1, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Send comments identified by docket number FAA-2023-0741
using any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions for sending your
comments electronically.
     Mail: Send comments to Docket Operations, M-30; U.S.
Department of Transportation (DOT), 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room
W12-140, West Building Ground Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery or Courier: Take comments to Docket
Operations in Room W12-140 of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200
New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays.
     Fax: Fax comments to Docket Operations at<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Privacy: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments
from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts
these comments, without edit, including any personal information the
commenter provides, to http://www.regulations.gov, as described in the
system of records notice (DOT/ALL-14 FDMS), which can be reviewed at
http://www.dot.gov/privacy.
    Docket: Background documents or comments received may be read at
http://www.regulations.gov at any time. Follow the online instructions
for accessing the docket or go to the Docket Operations in Room W12-140
of the West Building Ground Floor at 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Deana Stedman, AIR-646, Federal
Aviation Administration, phone<PHONE_NUMBER>, email
[email protected].
    This notice is published pursuant to 14 CFR 11.85.

    Issued in Los Angeles, California, on October 3, 2023.
Thuan Nguyen,
Acting Manager, Technical Writing Section.

Petition for Exemption

    Docket No.: FAA-2023-0741.
    Petitioner: Global Aviation Technologies.
    Section(s) of 14 CFR Affected: Sec.  23.783(f)(1).
    Description of Relief Sought: The petitioner has requested relief
from Sec.  23.783(f)(1), which requires that, for commuter category
airplanes, each passenger entry door must qualify as a floor level
emergency exit. This exit must have a rectangular opening of not less
than 24 inches wide by 48 inches high, with corner radii not greater
than one-third the width of the exit. The requested relief is for the
Textron Model 390 airplane, Type Certificate A00010WI, which was
certified as normal category. The petitioner's project would increase
the gross weight of the airplane which would necessitate compliance
with the requirements for commuter category airplanes.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2007-D-0369]

Draft and Revised Draft Guidances for Industry Describing
Product-Specific Bioequivalence Recommendations; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of additional draft and revised draft product-specific
bioequivalence (BE) recommendations. These recommendations provide
product-specific guidance on the design of BE studies to support
abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs). In the Federal Register of
June 11, 2010, FDA announced the availability of a guidance for
industry entitled ``Bioequivalence Recommendations for Specific
Products'', which explained the process that would be used to make
product-specific BE recommendations available to the public on FDA's
Web site. The BE recommendations identified in this notice were
developed using the process described in that guidance.

DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR
10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the Agency considers your comments on
these draft and revised draft guidances before it begins work on the
final versions of the guidances, submit either electronic or written
comments on the draft and revised draft product-specific BE
recommendations listed in this notice by March 2, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the individual
BE guidances to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10001 New
Hampshire Ave., Hillandale Building, 4th floor, Silver Spring, MD
20993-0002. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to assist that
office in processing your requests. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section for electronic access to the draft guidance recommendations.
    Submit electronic comments on the draft product-specific BE
recommendations to http://www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments
to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kris Andre Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave.,
Bldg. 75, Rm. 4726, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,<PHONE_NUMBER>.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    In the Federal Register of June 11, 2010 (75 FR 33311), FDA
announced the availability of a guidance for industry entitled
``Bioequivalence Recommendations for Specific Products,'' which
explained the process that would be used to make product-specific BE
recommendations available to the public on FDA's Web site at http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm.
    As described in that guidance, FDA adopted this process to develop
and disseminate product-specific BE recommendations and to provide a
meaningful opportunity for the public to consider and comment on those
recommendations. Under that process, draft recommendations are posted
on FDA's Web site and announced periodically in the Federal Register.
The public is encouraged to submit comments on those recommendations
within 60 days of their announcement in the Federal Register. FDA
considers any comments received, and either publishes final
recommendations or publishes revised draft recommendations for comment.
Recommendations were last announced in the Federal Register on April 2,
2014 (79 FR 18561). This notice announces draft product-specific
recommendations, either new or revised, that are posted on FDA's Web
site.

II. Drug Products for Which New Draft Product-Specific BE
Recommendations Are Available

    FDA is announcing the availability of a new draft guidance for
industry on product-specific BE recommendations for drug products
containing the following active ingredients:

Table 1--New Draft Product-Specific BE Recommendations for Drug Products
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A...............................  Acetaminophen; Aspirin; Caffeine.
                                  Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine;
                                   Codeine phosphate.
                                  Acyclovir.
                                  Aripiprazole.
B...............................  Benzyl alcohol.
                                  Betamethasone valerate.
                                  Bosutinib monohydrate.
                                  Brimonidine tartrate; Brinzolamide.
                                  Buprenorphine hydrochloride; Naloxone
                                   hydrochloride.
C...............................  Cobicistat; Elvitegravir;
                                   Emtricitabine; Tenofovir disoproxil
                                   fumarate.
                                  Conjugated estrogens.
D...............................  Dapsone.
                                  Darunavir ethanolate.
I...............................  Ibuprofen sodium.
L...............................  Levothyroxine sodium (multiple
                                   reference listed drugs).
                                  Lidocaine; Prilocaine.
                                  Lomitapide mesylate.
                                  Lurasidone hydrochloride.
M...............................  Metoprolol tartrate.
N...............................  Nepafenac (multiple reference listed
                                   drugs).
P...............................  Posaconazole.
R...............................  Raltegravir potassium.
                                  Regorafenib.
S...............................  Selegine hydrochloride.
T...............................  Testosterone.
                                  Tofacitinib citrate.
                                  Treprostinil.
V...............................  Vandetanib.
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III. Drug Products for Which Revised Draft Product-Specific BE
Recommendations Are Available

    FDA is announcing the availability of a revised draft guidance for
industry on product-specific BE recommendations for drug products
containing the following active ingredients:

   Table 2--Revised Draft Product-Specific BE Recommendations for Drug
                                Products
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A...............................  Adapalene (multiple reference listed
                                   drugs and dosage forms).
                                  Adapalene; Benzoyl peroxide.
B...............................  Brimonidine tartrate (multiple
                                   reference listed drugs).
                                  Brinzolamide.
D...............................  Doxorubicin hydrochloride.
E...............................  Ethinyl estradiol; Levonorgestrel.
H...............................  Hydrocodone bitartrate; Ibuprofen.
K...............................  Ketoconazole.
M...............................  Memantine hydrochloride (multiple
                                   dosage forms).
                                  Methylprednisolone acetate.
N...............................  Nebivolol hydrochloride.
                                  Nisoldipine.
P...............................  Phenytoin sodium (multiple reference
                                   listed drugs).
S...............................  Sevelamer carbonate.

                                  Sevelamer hydrochloride.
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    For a complete history of previously published Federal Register
notices related to product-specific BE recommendations, please go to
http://www.regulations.gov and enter Docket No. FDA-2007-D-0369.
    These draft and revised draft guidances are being issued consistent
with FDA's good guidance practices regulation (21 CFR 10.115). These
guidances represent the Agency's current thinking on product-specific
design of BE studies to support ANDAs. They do not create or confer any
rights for or on any person and do not operate to bind FDA or the
public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies
the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

IV. Comments

    Interested persons may submit either electronic comments on any of
the specific BE recommendations posted on FDA's Web site to http://www.regulations.gov or written comments to the Division of Dockets
Management (see ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to send one set of
comments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in
the heading of this document. The guidances, notices, and received
comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the
docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

V. Electronic Access

    Persons with access to the Internet may obtain the document at
either http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/Guidances/default.htm or http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: December 23, 2014.
Leslie Kux,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

[Project No. 13291-000]

NSC Smelter, LLC; Notice of Preliminary Permit Application
Accepted for Filing and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene and
Competing Applications

October 28, 2008.
    On September 19, 2008, NSC Smelter, LLC filed an application,
pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal Power Act (FPA), proposing to
study the feasibility of the Cliffs Energy Pumped Storage Project to be
located in Klickitat County, Washington partially on lands owned by the
Department of the Army.
    The proposed project would consist of: (1) An upper earthen dam
with a length of 5,200 feet and height of 260 feet; (2) an upper
reservoir with a surface area of 219 acres, a capacity of 14,000 acre-
feet, and a maximum pool elevation of 2,436 feet msl; (3) a lower
earthen dam with a length of 9,500 feet and a height of 120 feet; (4) a
lower reservoir with a surface area of 209 acres, a capacity of 14,000
acre-feet, and a maximum pool elevation of 624 feet msl; (5) an 8,000
foot long, 25 foot diameter concrete penstock; (6) a powerhouse
containing 4 pump/turbine units with a total installed capacity of
1,050 MW; ( 7) a 5 mile long, 500 kV transmission line and; (8)
appurtenant facilities. The proposed project would have an annual
production of 21 GWh which would be sold to a local utility.
    Applicant Contact: Scott Tillman, 3313 West Second St., The Dalles,
OR 97058,<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    FERC Contact: Steven Sachs<PHONE_NUMBER>.
    Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, competing
applications (without notices of intent), or notices of intent to file
competing applications: 60 days from the issuance of this notice.
    Comments, motions to intervene, notices of intent and competing
applications may be filed electronically via the internet. See 18 CFR
385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission's Web site
under the ``e-Filing'' link. If unable to be filed electronically,
documents may be paper-filed. To paper-file, an original and eight
copies should be mailed to: Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary, Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.
    For more information on how to submit these types of filings please
go to the Commission's Web site located at http://www.ferc.gov/filing-
comments.asp. More information about this project can be viewed or
printed on the ``eLibrary'' link of the Commission's Web site at http:/
/www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. Enter the docket number (P-
13291) in the docket number field to access the document. For
assistance, call toll-free 1-866-208-3372.

Kimberly D. Bose,
Secretary.
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

WASHINGTON, DC

Issued by the Department of Transportation on January 20, 2006

NOTICE OF ACTION TAKEN -- DOCKET OST-2006-23558

________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________

This serves as notice to the public of the action described below, taken
by the Department official indicated (no additional confirming order
will be issued in this matter).

Application of Frontier Airlines, Inc. (Frontier) filed 1/5/06 for:

XX	Exemption for two years under 49 U.S.C. 40109 to provide the
following service:

Scheduled foreign air transportation of persons, property, and mail
between any point or points in the United States and any point or points
in Canada.  Frontier intends to operate this service using its own
aircraft or under a code-share arrangement with Horizon Air, Inc.
(Horizon).

Applicant rep:	Edward Faberman<PHONE_NUMBER>	DOT Analyst: Tretha
Chromey<PHONE_NUMBER>

D I S P O S I T I O N

XX	Granted (subject to conditions, see below)

The above action was effective when taken: January 20, 2006 through
January 20, 2008.

Action taken by:	Paul L. Gretch, Director

			Office of International Aviation

XX The authority granted is consistent with the aviation agreement
between the United States and Canada.

Except to the extent exempted or waived, this authority is subject to
the terms, conditions, and limitations indicated:	XX Holder’s
certificates of public convenience and necessity

XX Standard exemption conditions (attached)

Conditions:  (1) The code-share operations conducted under this
authority must comply with 14 CFR 257 and with any amendment to the
Department’s regulations concerning code-share arrangements that may
be adopted.  Notwithstanding any provisions in the contract between the
carriers, our approval here is expressly conditioned upon the
requirements that the subject foreign air transportation be sold in the
name of the carrier holding out such service in computer reservation
systems and elsewhere; that the carrier selling such transportation
(i.e., the carrier shown on the ticket) accept responsibility for the
entirety of the code-share journey for all obligations established in
its contract of carriage with the passenger; and that the passenger
liability of the operating carrier be unaffected, and (2) the authority
granted here is specifically conditioned so that neither Frontier nor
its code-share partner, Horizon, shall give any force and effect to any
contractual provisions between themselves that are contrary to these
conditions.

On the basis of data officially noticeable under Rule 24(g) of the
Department's regulations, we found the applicant qualified to provide
the exemption services authorized.

Under authority assigned by the Department in its regulations, 14 CFR
Part 385, we found that (1) our action was consistent with Department
policy; (2) grant of the authority was consistent with the public
interest; and (3) grant of the authority would not constitute a major
regulatory action under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975.
To the extent not granted, we denied all requests in the referenced
Docket.  We may amend, modify, or revoke the authority granted in this
Notice at any time without hearing at our discretion.

Persons entitled to petition the Department for review of the action set
forth in this Notice under the Department’s regulations, 14 CFR
§385.30, may file their petitions within seven (7) days after the date
of issuance of this Notice.  This action was effective when taken, and
the filing of a petition for review will not alter such effectiveness.

An electronic version of this document is available on the World Wide
Web at:

  HYPERLINK "http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp"
http://dms.dot.gov//reports/reports_aviation.asp

U.S. Carrier Exemption Conditions

In the conduct of the operations authorized, the U.S. carrier
applicant(s) shall:

(1)  Hold at all times effective operating authority from the government
of each country served;

(2)  Comply with applicable requirements concerning oversales contained
in 14 CFR 250 (for scheduled operations, if authorized);

(3)  Comply with the requirements for reporting data contained in 14 CFR
241;

(4)  Comply with requirements for minimum insurance coverage, and for
certifying that coverage to the Department, contained in 14 CFR 205;

(5)  Except as specifically exempted or otherwise provided for in a
Department Order, comply with the requirements of 14 CFR 203, concerning
waiver of Warsaw Convention liability limits and defenses;

(6)  Comply with all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation
Administration and with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security, including, but not limited to, 49 CFR Part 1544.
To assure compliance with all applicable U.S. Government requirements
concerning security, the holder shall, before commencing any new service
(including charter flights) to or from a foreign airport, contact its
International Principal Security Inspector (IPSI) to advise the IPSI of
its plans and to find out whether the Transportation Security
Administration has determined that security is adequate to allow such
airport(s) to be served; and

(7)  Comply with such other reasonable terms, conditions, and
limitations required by the public interest as may be prescribed by the
Department of Transportation, with all applicable orders and regulations
of other U.S. agencies and courts, and with all applicable laws of the
United States.

The authority granted shall be effective only during the period when the
holder is in compliance with the conditions imposed above.

05/2004

 The Department is acting on Frontier’s application prior to the
expiration of the 15-day answer period with the consent of all parties
served.


                      EPA HCl Performance Specification
                         Draft Conference Call Summary
                 Thursday August 18, 2011 from 1:30-2:00 EDT.
        Call in Conference Number 1-866-299-3188, code is<PHONE_NUMBER>.
                         Stakeholder Discussion Topic:
                         Calibration  -  Requirements?

1) Welcome  -  Introduction
   a) Our timing remains to start the first draft by the middle of August and have the first full draft for Stakeholder review by the end of the calendar year (2011).  EPA has started an internal draft of the Performance Specification for HCl CEMS.  That draft requires internal review before it can be distributed to you stakeholders. We (EPA) ask that recipients of the notes from these calls review them and get back to us with corrections or comments.
   b) Today's agenda includes:
      i) How should Calibration be performed
         (1) How should the range of Span be set and checked, multiple point calibration?
         (2) How should instrument calibration checks be performed in the field?
         (3) Should Instrument Vendors check instrument calibration against certified Protocol  HCl Standards?

2) How should the range of Span be set and checked, multiple point calibration?
Allen Rilling, ABB: Asked for clarification on the meaning of the number of points to check linearity.  Is this how many calibration points need to be provided to check linearity?
Ray Merrill, EPA: How many different concentrations do you use to perform or demonstrate the initial manufacturer's calibration?

Allen Rilling:  ABB calibrates IR units using one point calibrations for each component being measured. This approach is equivalent to a zero and span point calibration.  ABB also does a multiple concentration of water to compensate for water interference in addition to the instrument calibration.  After initial certification, calibration has been demonstrated in Europe to be valid for 6 months to a year.   Initial calibration and initial in field calibration checks are performed at the instrument and not through the probe.  In field, recertification or post maintenance calibration checks are performed in the field through the probe to verify performance.

Ray Merrill: Asked for comments on the linearity of FTIR over the range of 1 to 150 ppm.

Laura Kenner, Emissions Monitoring Inc.: HCl is not a linear absorber in the IR, so various manufacturers' algorithms deal with this issue in different ways.

Allen Rilling: there are many factors that go into the linearity of the output of an FTIR unit.  Partly the linearity depends on the resolution of the FTIR.  Reproducible line shapes allow manufacturers to predict what the nonlinear function of their instrument will be over a range of HCl concentrations.  ABB units are demonstrated consistent from unit to unit, so the calibration algorithm for HCl can be transferred from unit to unit.  ABB uses a single spectrum for calibration, and a known line shape and nonlinear function that are transferable from unit to unit.

Ray Merrill: The challenge for EPA is to have a means to ensure that whatever is required by a manufacturer to generate linear HCl results over a range of concentrations can be checked in the field as part of the performance of the instrument.  Allen offered to send a reference to the European standard wording requiring demonstration of linear response and certification that the response function is identical for all of a manufactures' similar technology units.

Ralph Roberson, RMB Consulting: Asked about the need for a low concentration component for the performance specification.  Do we need to demonstrate calibration linearity between 0  -  1 ppm and another demonstration for 0 to 150 ppm?  It doesn't make sense to require three calibration points between 0  -  1 pm but it does make sense to demonstrate the calibration at 1 ppm and/or 150 ppm as required by the compliance limit.

Rich Brown, Altech: The Altech HCl NDIR using gas filter correlation meet the Pennsylvania performance specification and daily zero, span checks and linearity checks.  Factory calibration is done using higher concentrations certified gas cylinders that are diluted to the calibration range for the instrument.  Ten calibration points are used between zero and 200 ppm span to factory calibrate the NDIR units.  Altech demonstrated RATA results for their NDIR unit at or below 10 ppm that meet the Pennsylvania PS for HCl CEMS. Calibration and calibration checks are done through the probe.  Altech NDIR units include a permeation dryer at the sample probe to remove the moisture interference.

Frank Duckett, Thermofisher: Thermofisher has the same experience as Altech with their NDIR-Gas Filter Coorelation HCl CEMS.

Rich Brown: What's the range of concentration that will be covered in the new HCl Performance specification?

Ray Merrill: EPA's preference is to write an HCl CEM performance specification that would be applicable to rules that require consistently low level HCl measurements and those rules that require a range (e.g., Cement MACT) into the 100s of ppm.
Jim Peeler: Repeated his comments from a previous conference call that preheater, precalciner cement kilns with in line raw mills have two different operating modes, mill on and mill off.  During mill on operation the HCl release is anticipated at fractional parts of ppm and during mill off the HCl concentration may reach 20 ppm.  For the Cement rule testers must be able to measure both low level, (<1 ppm) and mid level (~20 ppm) HCl concentration with the same instrument at any time during the testing.  Both low and mid concentration HCl must be measured accurately to meet rule requirements to report a 30 day rolling average.  The range of concentration for calibration and calibration checks may be industry specific based on the range of HCl emissions expected during normal operation.
Ray Merrill; It may be possible to write the Performance specification general enough to cover the differences across source categories by referring the tester to a span specified in each rule.

3) How should instrument calibration checks be performed in the field 21:38

   Ray Merrill: We're seriously considering periodic (daily) field calibration checks at the instrument and periodic system recovery checks through the probe and sampling system.

   Frank Dukett: In the Field, Thermfisher treats calibration checks on HCl monitors the same as any other CEM system (i.e., Thermo does calibration checks the same for HCl, SOx, and NOx). Calibration checks are performed through the probe with excess cal gas to flood the system displacing all other gas in the sample transport and instrument system allowing the system to pull 100% calibration gas.

   Rich Brown: Altech checks calibration checks the same way as Thermofisher.  This approach can take additional time and the requisite amount of gas to equilibrate the perma pure dryer and sampling line.

   Allen Rilling: Substituting a calibration transfer standard (CTS) for the certified HCl gas would free up the need to use so much HCl gas.  If the analyzer is reliably reading the correct concentration for the CTS then the instrument calibration has been validated (for multi-component systems). A single CTS standard may not provide spectral coverage for all the measured components. This is due to the CTS perhaps having absorbance in single spectral region while other components of interest are in different spectral range. One solution, if this proves to be an issue or concern, may be to have 2 CTS covering lower and upper frequency range.   For single component systems, calibration checks require spiking the target gas (HCl). Injecting dry HCl calibration gas in ABB systems would require 30 to 40 minutes for equilibration.

   Ray Merrill: Our thoughts on calibration and recovery includes at the instrument 100% HCl standard spiking to demonstrate instrument performance and through the probe spiking while sampling stack gas for HCl recovery demonstration.

   Jim Peeler:  How often are these QC checks performed?  You (Ray) indicated daily instrument calibration checks, but you haven't indicated how often through the probe spikes are required. It's hard to comment on these two QC checks until the testers know how often the checks are done.

   Ray Merrill: EPA is taking input on how often through the probe spiking should occur.  To determine how often through the probe spike recovery QC occurs, we need information on how quickly an interfering filter cake builds up in the sample conditioning system.  We have considered more frequent through the probe QC checks initially until the system stability is demonstrated.

   Rich Brown: Asked about the possibility of leaving both option in the performance specification. The options include flooding the probe with a calibration standard on a daily basis and calibrations at a less frequent interval at the instrument. Altech experiences a longer equilibration time (than SOx or NOx calibration)  is required for HCl through the probe checks at incineration units using 100% dry calibration gas, but not an unreasonable extra time.  Typical calibration checks spiked through the probe are done at or above 25 ppm.  Altech does linearity checks down to high single digit ppm concentration on a quarterly basis.

   Mike Hayes, Linde: Certified gas cylinders below 10 ppm are accurate to 10% at best for periods of 6 month.  When NIST standards become available the gas supplier certification should improve to 5%.

   Frank Dukett: Another practice in the field involves accurately diluting a higher concentration certified standard.  In principle this approach could be more accurate and the standards may be stable longer.  Calibration standards could be diluted with ambient air containing ambient humidity to reduce the equilibration time of the monitoring system.  This may not help systems that dry the sample before transport to the instrument.

   Laura Kenner, Emission Testing Inc.: FTIR systems use 15 to 20 HCl reference spectra that cover a range of concentration that are used as the fundamental calibration of the analyzer.  The daily calibration check is a check of how well the FTIR is using the reference spectra to generate HCl concentration.  Does EPA anticipate adjusting the analyzer based on the calibration checks?  Since the fundamental FTIR calibration is factory set by the reference spectra, how will testers use the results of the calibration and system integrity checks?

   Jim Peeler:  Its clear that we can't tolerate an uncertainty that is large compared to the emission standard.  For example a 1 ppm uncertainty will not work if the regulatory standard is 1 ppm.  It's critical to test the sample conditioning system to ensure the filter build up and reactive sites do not compromise the data validity.  The technologies and sample conditioning systems are sufficiently different for HCl CEMS for a one size fits all instrument check.  The initial instrument or calibration should be left to the instrument vendors.  Vendors must provide ways to determine if the instrument is operating properly with appropriate diagnostics and corrective actions. The common denominator for the HCl CEMS is the sampling system and testers need a performance based check of the entire system to verify to the regulated user that the data from the HCl CEMS is trustworthy. For stand alone compliance tests, the system challenge is required before and after each test run.

   Lara Kenner: For continuous monitoring, the system challenge needs to be done every day until the tester demonstrates the total measurement system is stable for extended periods of time.

   Jim Peeler: there are good parallels to HCl CEMS that involve dilution of a known gas standard and humidification of the spike gas.  The HOVACAL approach for HCl mirrors the approach taken for mercury.  There is an extensive document by EPA on the requirements and guidance to certify the HOVACAL for oxidized mercury.  This document also contains requirements for ongoing QA of the HOVACAL because it's not an NIST traceable standard.

   Unidentified Call Participant:  Recommended a performance specification with sections that call out the different procedures for NDIR-GFC, FTIR, TDL, CRDS, extractive and in-situ since some requirements won't make sense for all of the technologies we have now or in the future.

   Siv Jensen, SICK: Regarding the HOVACAL, in Europe ammonia, HCl, and HF can only be qualified by spiking wet gases.  SICK uses the HOVACAL to qualify instruments installed on waste incinerators these measurement targets.  They perform system checks every three to six months.  He is concerned that requiring less than 10 ppm system checks using dry calibration gas will not work for systems because that low level of calibration standard will never equilibrate if it is added dry.  SICK currently pursues getting a NIST traceability certification for their automated HOVACAL for mercury. SICK is demonstrating a new HOVACAL for through the probe mercury calibration at a facility in the U.S.

4) Comments received offline
   a) Roy Vinckik, M&C Products Analysis Technology, Inc:
   As a sample conditioning manufacturer and supplier it is evident that a system check (one that flows gas from the 1st primary filter to the analyzer) is a must to validate that the HCl system is operating per specification and expectations.  In the case of calibration, it will be necessary to have the cal gas transport in a humidified state.  It is possible that on a Source that has a 4% by volume moisture content that their issues are far different than a similar site with 10% by volume moisture sample concentration.  It may require that the sample itself be humidified for transport in some applications to achieve reasonable response times and accuracy.

   As discussed the difference between the use of an FTIR, IR, or Laser based unit can possibly create its own special system issues and a calibration method that is both suitable and realistically reliable and user friendly.

   The cost of a calibration system (Hovacal, dilution, or high breed of some sort) will be a part of the operating system and its cost will be a part of ownership and calculated over time.  The system cost of ownership will include the degree of maintenance to have it meet the operating criteria dictated by the EPA.   This will include the cost of cal gases or cal system upkeep per year.

   As Laura indicated, a daily cal would almost be a foregone conclusion.  I would have to think that a frequency that was less than 24 hours would be dictated by the instrument manufacturer or the system supplier to ensure maximum data capture, and they should not be punished as long as they are able to achieve the required number of data sets per hour.  This maybe dependent upon the technique that is selected by the facility and may be dictated by their concentration of HCl.

   In (I think) most cases a big issue of the sample transport will be the umbilical issue.  Many facilities find themselves doing standard criteria pollutant monitoring and or Hg and they want to incorporate as much of the original systems as possible into the addition of the upcoming monitoring requirement.  When HCl, NH3, or Chlorine is the adder, to ensure minimum data loss of the other gases of interest, it will be in the best interest of all that they have a dedicated line for the transport of the HCl (in this case) sample and a dedicated line for the transport of the cal gas to ensure a reasonable response to sample and cal gas.  Obviously, it would be highly recommended that both lines be heated.

   As Jim and others stated, it is going to be difficult to have a standard that cannot be matched by a validation standard that can prove or disprove the accuracy of the system in operation.  And as Ralph indicated, it is a very costly process to prove or disprove the utilization of a standard and
   its variability,  dependent upon individual application sites.
   Comments Received After the Conference Call:

   Gary Cacciatore, Tyco Env Systems:
   Based on the fact that the measurement of HCL is very dependent upon the amount of moisture I think the rule should be to make it mandatory to not only calibrate with a moisture background in the calibration gas but also to have to measure and pass a calibration on the H2O.  IR's technology, especially FTIR is very affected by the water content in the gas sample.

   I'm not sure I have seen the HCL reporting requirements but the measurement should be reported on a wet bases because of the moisture interference issues.

   Calibration:  I see that there will be 2 extreme ranges, a 0-5 ppm and a 0-50 ppm.  The analyzer will need a dual range and have to be calibrated with a zero gas and two span gases, one for each range.
   Calibration needs to be performed once every 24 hours.  Calibration needs to be at the probe and must include every and all components that will touch the wet stack gas.
   A daily local calibration that only passes thru the analyzer needs to be performed daily either immediately before or after the probe calibration.
   Any deviation of 5% drift between the local and probe calibration will fail the calibration.
   Typical part 60 regulations on pass fail criteria should apply.  One day 10% drift, 5 consecutive days over 5% drift are failures.  Drift shall be calculated on the range of the analyzer.

   Linearity:  There should be a 3 point linearity test performed for each of the ranges to confirm accuracy:  1.5, 2.5 and 4.5 for the 0-5ppm range and 15, 25 & 45ppm for the 0-50ppm range.  The 3 point linearity check needs to be performed every quarter.

   A 3 point probe spike check also needs to be performed every 30 days to coincide with the 30 day rolling average requirement.  This needs to be done because it is a fact that cement plants scrubbing media that builds up on the probe and filters will inevitably scrub HCL thus making the measurement biased.

      Table 1: Conference Call Attendees and Contact Information
Stakeholder Name
Affiliation
Interest
Email
Present
Rachael Agnew
EPA/OAQPS/SPPD/MPG
EPA
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Joe Aldina
Covanta Energy
Facility
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Collin Boswell
EPA/OAQPS/SPPD/MPG
EPA
boswell.collin @epa.gov

Rich Brown
Altech
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Gary Cacciatore
Tyco Environmental Systems
Goyen Valve Corporation
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Kieth Crab
Cemtech Environmental
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Edul Chikhliwala
EcoChem Analytics
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Michael Corvese
Thermofisher
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Bob Davis
AirGas
Gas Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Jason Dewees
EPA/OAQPS/AQAD/MTG
EPA
dewees.jason@ epa.gov

Frank Duckett
Thermofisher
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Andy Edwards
Ash Grove Cement
Facility
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Gerri Garwood
EPA/OAQPS/SPPD/MPG
EPA
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Fred Grunewald
MKS Instruments Inc.
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Desirea Haggard
Cal Portland
Facility
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Jeff Harrington
Tyco Environmental Systems
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Malik Hatar
Altech
Equip Vendor

Mike Hayes
Linde Gas
Gas Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Andre Hegre
Gas Technologies, Finland
Equip Vendor

Pat Hennessy,
CEMEX

Y
Stephen Johnson
Thermofishter Inc.
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Siv Jensen
SICK- Maihak
Equip Vendor

Y
Dan Kietzer
SICK-Maihak
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Laura Kenner
Emission Monitoring Inc.
Tester
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Dieter Kita
Thermofisher
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Phil McMaster
PermaPure
Equip Add-on
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Barbara Marshick
MKS Instruments
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Ray Merrill
EPA/OAQPS/AQAD/MTG
EPA
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Barrett Parker
EPA/OAQPS/SPPD/MPG
EPA
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Ashmud Patel
Ethyl Smith Automation

Jim Peeler
Emission Monitoring Inc.
Tester
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Allan Rilling
ABB
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Ralph Roberson
RMB Consulting
EGU Consultant
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Matthew Rutledge
Lafarge
Facility

Robin Segall
EPA/OAQPS/AQAD/MTG
EPA
segall.robin@@epa.gov

Luc Sevrette
Gasmet
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Ty Smith
Cemtech Environmental
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Candace Sorrell
EPA/OAQPS/AQAD/MTG
EPA
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Martin Spartz
Prism Analytical technology
Tester
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Bob Vantuyl
Ash Grove Cement
Facility
bob.vantuyl@ashgrove
Y
Henry Vergeer
CEM Specialties
Equip Vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Dave  Vigowax
Marantee Tile
Facility

Bethany White
RMB Consulting
EGU Consultant
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
James Willis
Titan America
Facility
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Y
Hector Ybanez,
Holcim Inc.
Facility
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Musa  Zada
Altech
Equip Vendor

Peter Zemek
MKS Instruments
Equip vendor
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
         Y= Higlighted attendance indicates first time participants.


[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 195 (Friday, October 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62424-62426]
[FR Doc No: 2011-25971]

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[USCG-2011-0710]

Collection of Information Under Review by Office of Management
and Budget

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.

ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting comments.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 the
U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding Information Collection Requests (ICRs),
abstracted below, to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office
of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting approval of a
revision to the following collections of information: 1625-0001, Marine
Casualty Information & Periodic Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing of
Commercial Vessel Personnel; 1625-0013, Plan Approval and Records for
Load Lines--Title 46 CFR Subchapter E.; 1625-0097, Plan Approval and
Records for Marine Engineering Systems--46 CFR Subchapter F; and 1625-
0101, Periodic Gauging and Engineering Analyses for Certain Tank
Vessels Over 30 Years Old. Our ICRs describe the information we seek to
collect from the public. Review and comments by OIRA ensure we only
impose paperwork burdens commensurate with our performance of duties.

DATES: Comments must reach the Coast Guard and OIRA on or before
November 7, 2011.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments identified by Coast Guard docket
number [USCG-2011-0710] to the Docket Management Facility (DMF) at the
U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and/or to OIRA. To avoid
duplicate submissions, please use only one of the following means:
    (1) Online: (a) To Coast Guard docket at http://www.regulations.gov. (b) To OIRA by e-mail via<EMAIL_ADDRESS>    (2) Mail: (a) DMF (M-30), DOT, West Building Ground Floor, Room
W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. (b) To
OIRA, 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk Officer
for the Coast Guard.
    (3) Hand Delivery: To DMF address above, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The telephone number is
202-366-9329.
    (4) Fax: (a) To DMF,<PHONE_NUMBER>. (b) To OIRA at<PHONE_NUMBER>. To
ensure your comments are received in a timely manner, mark the fax,
attention Desk Officer for the Coast Guard.
    The DMF maintains the public docket for this Notice. Comments and
material received from the public, as well as documents mentioned in
this Notice as being available in the docket, will become part of the
docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room W12-140
on the West Building Ground Floor, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. You may also find the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov.
    Copies of the ICRs are available through the docket on the Internet
at http://www.regulations.gov. Additionally, copies are available from:
Commandant (CG-611), ATTN: Paperwork Reduction Act Manager, U.S. Coast
Guard, 2100 2nd St., SW., Stop 7101, Washington, DC 20593-7101.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Ms. Kenlinishia Tyler, Office
of Information Management, telephone<PHONE_NUMBER> or fax<PHONE_NUMBER>,
for questions on these documents. Contact Ms. Renee V. Wright, Program
Manager, Docket Operations,<PHONE_NUMBER>, for questions on the docket.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Participation and Request for Comments

    This Notice relies on the authority of the Paperwork Reduction Act
of 1995; 44 U.S.C. chapter 35, as amended. An ICR is an application to
OIRA seeking the approval, extension, or renewal of a Coast Guard
collection of information (Collection). The ICR contains information
describing the Collection's purpose, the Collection's likely burden on
the affected public, an explanation of the necessity of the Collection,
and other important information describing the Collections. There is
one ICR for each Collection.
    The Coast Guard invites comments on whether these ICRs should be
granted based on the Collections being necessary for the proper
performance of Departmental functions. In particular, the Coast Guard
would appreciate comments addressing: (1) The practical

utility of the Collections; (2) the accuracy of the estimated burden of
the Collections; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity
of information subject to the Collections; and (4) ways to minimize the
burden of the Collections on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or other forms of information
technology. These comments will help OIRA determine whether to approve
the ICRs referred to in this Notice.
    We encourage you to respond to this request by submitting comments
and related materials. Comments to Coast Guard or OIRA must contain the
OMB Control Number of the ICR. They must also contain the docket number
of this request, [USCG 2011-0710], and must be received by November 7,
2011. We will post all comments received, without change, to http://www.regulations.gov. They will include any personal information you
provide. We have an agreement with DOT to use their DMF. Please see the
``Privacy Act'' paragraph below.

Submitting Comments

    If you submit a comment, please include the docket number [USCG-
2011-0710], indicate the specific section of the document to which each
comment applies, providing a reason for each comment. If you submit a
comment online via www.regulations.gov, it will be considered received
by the Coast Guard when you successfully transmit the comment. If you
fax, hand deliver, or mail your comment, it will be considered as
having been received by the Coast Guard when it is received at the DMF.
We recommend you include your name, mailing address, an e-mail address,
or other contact information in the body of your document so that we
can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission.
    You may submit comments and material by electronic means, mail,
fax, or delivery to the DMF at the address under ADDRESSES, but please
submit them by only one means. To submit your comment online, go to
http://www.regulations.gov, and type ``USCG-2011-0710'' in the
``Keyword'' box. If you submit your comments by mail or hand delivery,
submit them in an unbound format, no larger than 8\1/2\ by 11 inches,
suitable for copying and electronic filing. If you submit comments by
mail and would like to know that they reached the Facility, please
enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or envelope. We will
consider all comments and material received during the comment period
and will address them accordingly.

Viewing Comments and Documents

    To view comments, as well as documents mentioned in this Notice as
being available in the docket, go to http://www.regulations.gov, click
on the ``read comments'' box, which will then become highlighted in
blue. In the ``Keyword'' box insert ``USCG-2011-710'' and click
``Search.'' Click the ``Open Docket Folder'' in the ``Actions'' column.
You may also visit the DMF in Room W12-140 on the ground floor of the
DOT West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590,
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays.
    OIRA posts its decisions on ICRs online at http://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain after the comment period for each ICR. An OMB Notice
of Action on each ICR will become available via a hyperlink in the OMB
Control Numbers: 1625-0001, 1625-0013, 1625-0097 and 1625-0101.

Privacy Act

    Anyone can search the electronic form of comments received in
dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association,
business, labor union, etc.). You may review a Privacy Act statement
regarding Coast Guard public dockets in the January 17, 2008, issue of
the Federal Register (73 FR 3316).

Previous Request for Comments

    This request provides a 30-day comment period required by OIRA. The
Coast Guard has published the 60-day notice (76 FR 46824, August 3,
2011) required by 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2). That Notice elicited no
comments.

Information Collection Request

    1. Title: Marine Casualty Information & Periodic Chemical Drug and
Alcohol Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0001.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Vessel owners and operators.
    Abstract: Marine casualty information is needed for CG
investigations of commercial vessel casualties involving death, vessel
damage, etc., as mandated by Congress. Chemical testing information is
needed to improve CG detection/reduction of drug use by mariners.
    Forms: CG-2692, CG-2692A, CG-2692B.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 15,753
hours to 16,194 hours a year.
    2. Title: Plan Approval and Records for Load Lines--Title 46 CFR
Subchapter E.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0013.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of vessels.
    Abstract: This information collection is required to ensure that
certain vessels are not overloaded--as evidenced by the submerging of
their assigned load line. In general, vessels over 150 gross tons or 24
meters (79 feet) in length engaged in commerce on international or
coastwise voyages by sea are required to obtain a Load Line
Certificate.
    Forms: Not applicable.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 1,699
hours to 1,761 hours a year.
    3. Title: Plan Approval and Records for Marine Engineering
Systems--46 CFR Subchapter F.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0097.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Owners and builders of commercial vessels.
    Abstract: This collection of information requires an owner or
builder of a commercial vessel to submit to the U.S. Coast Guard for
review and approval, plans pertaining to marine engineering systems to
ensure that the vessel will meet regulatory standards.
    Forms: None.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has increased from 3,312
hours to 3,695 hours a year.
    4. Title: Periodic Gauging and Engineering Analyses for Certain
Tank Vessels Over 30 Years Old.
    OMB Control Number: 1625-0101.
    Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
    Respondents: Owners and operators of certain tank vessels.
    Abstract: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 required the issuance of
regulations related to the structural integrity of tank vessels,
including periodic gauging of the plating thickness of tank vessels
over 30 years old. This collection of information is used to verify the
structural integrity of older tank vessels.
    Forms: None.
    Burden Estimate: The estimated burden has decreased from 9,918
hours to 7,946 hours a year.

    Authority:  The Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995; 44 U.S.C.
chapter 35, as amended.

    Dated: September 30, 2011.
R.E. Day,
Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Command,
Control, Communications, Computers and Information Technology.
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