Monday June 27, 2011
Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois; Royal Fiberglass Pools, Inc. Adjusted Standard. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2010–0973; FRL–9319–2]. Direct final rule. EPA is approving into the
Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) an adjusted standard for Royal Fiberglass Pools (‘‘Royal’’) at its Dix, Illinois facility. On November 8, 2010, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) submitted to EPA for approval an adjustment to the general rule, Use of Organic Material Rule, commonly known as the eight pound per hour (8 lb/hr) rule, as it applies to
emissions of volatile organic matter (VOM) from Royal’s pool manufacturing
facility. The adjusted standard relieves Royal from being subject to the general
rule for VOM emissions from its Dix facility. EPA is approving this SIP
revision because it will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the
ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS).
DATES: This direct final rule will be effective August 26, 2011, unless EPA
receives adverse comments by July 27, 2011. If adverse comments are received,
EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal
Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. - Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for Alaska. 40 CFR Part 55 [EPA–R10–OAR–2011–0045; FRL–9317–8]. Final Rule. EPA is finalizing an update to a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (‘‘OCS’’) Air Regulations proposed in
the Federal Register on February 10, 2011. Requirements applying to OCS
sources located within 25 miles of States’ seaward boundaries must be
updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of the
corresponding onshore area, as mandated by section 328(a)(1) of the
Clean Air Act (‘‘the Act’’). The portion of the OCS air regulations being updated
pertains to the requirements for OCS sources in the State of Alaska. The
intended effect of approving the OCS requirements for the State of Alaska is
to regulate emissions from OCS sources in a manner consistent with the
requirements onshore. The change tothe existing requirements discussed
below is to be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations
and is listed in the appendix to the OCS air regulations.
DATES: Effective Date: The final rule is effective on July 27, 2011. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed this rule are approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of July 27, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois; Royal Fiberglass Pools, Inc. Adjusted Standard. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2010–0973; FRL–9319–3]. Proposed Rule. EPA is proposing to approve into the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) an adjusted standard for Royal Fiberglass Pools (‘‘Royal’’) at its Dix, Illinois facility. On November 8, 2010, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) submitted to EPA for approval an adjustment to the general rule, Use of Organic Material Rule, commonly known as the eight pound per hour (8 lb/hr) rule, as it applies to emissions of volatile organic matter (VOM) from Royal’s pool manufacturing facility. The adjusted standard relieves Royal from being subject to the general rule for VOM emissions from its Dix facility. EPA is approving this SIP revision because it will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 27, 2011.
- Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases: Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Revisions to Best Available Monitoring Method Provisions. 40 CFR Part 98 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2011–0417; FRL–9323–3]. Proposed Rule. EPA is proposing to amend certain provisions related to best available monitoring methods in regulations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. Specifically, EPA is proposing to extend the time period during which owners and operators of covered facilities would be permitted to use best available monitoring methods during 2011 without submitting a request to the Administrator for approval. In addition, EPA is proposing to expand the list of types of emissions sources for which owners and operators would not be required to submit a request to the Administrator to use best available monitoring methods for 2011 and extend the deadline by which owners and operators of covered facilities would request use of best available monitoring methods for
beyond 2011. These proposed amendments are in response to a request for reconsideration of specific provisions. DATES: Comments. Comments must be received on or before July 27, 2011, unless a public hearing is held, in which case comments must be received on or before August 11, 2011. Public Hearing. A public hearing will be held if requested. To request a hearing, please contact the person listed in the following FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by July 5, 2011. If requested, the hearing will be conducted on July 12, 2011, in the Washington, DC area. EPA will provide further information about the hearing on its webpage if a hearing is requested.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Architectural Coatings, EPA ICR Number 1750.06, OMB Control Number 2060–0393. [EPA–HQ–OAR–2011–0371; FRL–9425–1]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) with changes to the ICR burden estimates. This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before August 26, 2011.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OECA–2010–0371; FRL–9324–9]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 27, 2011.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Solvent Extraction for Vegetable Oil Production (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OECA–2010–0377; FRL–9324–6]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 27, 2011.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Polymeric Coating of Supporting Substrates Facilities (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OECA–2010–0368; FRL–9324–7]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 27, 2011.
- Notice of a Regional Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the City of Columbia, MO. [EPA–R07–OW–2011–0540; FRL–9324–5]. Notice. The EPA is hereby granting a waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605
under the authority of Section 1605(b) (2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality] to the City of Columbia, MO (‘‘City’’) for the purchase of several foreign manufactured components of heating/ ventilation/air conditioning systems (HVAC Systems) in Columbia, Missouri. This HVAC system consists of three (3) heat pumps and the associated packaged air handlers and one (1) air conditioning system condensing unit. The system is manufactured by Trane Commercial Systems in Monterrey, Mexico. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA project being
proposed. Any other ARRA recipient that wishes to use the same product
must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. Based
upon critical performance requirements and project specifications for the HVAC
systems, a list of potential manufacturers and project schedule submitted by the City and its consulting engineer, it has been determined that there are currently no domestically manufactured HVAC systems available to meet the City’s project specifications. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) staff. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to
Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of the Trane Commercial Systems foreign manufactured HVAC systems. The City of Columbia, MO has provided sufficient documentation to support their waiver request. DATES: Effective Date: June 27, 2011.
Tuesday June 28, 2011
Rules
- Standards of Performance for Stationary Compression Ignition and Spark Ignition Internal Combustion Engines. 40 CFR Parts 60, 1039, 1042, 1065, 1068 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2010–0295, FRL–9319–5]. Final Rule. The EPA is finalizing revisions to the standards of performance for new stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines under section 111(b) of the Clean Air Act. The final rule requires more stringent standards for stationary compression ignition engines with displacement greater than or equal to 10 liters per cylinder and less than 30 liters per cylinder, consistent with recent revisions to standards for similar mobile source marine engines. In addition, the action revises the requirements for engines with displacement at or above 30 liters per cylinder to align more closely with recent standards for similar mobile source marine engines, and for engines in remote portions of Alaska that are not accessible by the Federal Aid Highway System. The action also provides additional flexibility to owners and operators of affected engines, and corrects minor mistakes in the original standards of performance. Finally, the action makes minor revisions to the standards of performance for new stationary spark ignition internal combustion engines to correct minor errors and to mirror certain revisions finalized for compression ignition engines, which provides consistency where appropriate for the regulation of stationary internal combustion engines. The final standards will reduce nitrogen oxides by an estimated 1,100 tons per year, particulate matter by an estimated 38 tons per year, and hydrocarbons by an estimated 18 tons per year in the year 2030. DATES: This final rule is effective on August 29, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards; Public Hearing. 40 CFR Part 80 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2010–0133; FRL–9425–6]. Proposed Rule. The EPA is announcing a public hearing to be held for the proposed rule ‘‘Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards,’’ which EPA intends to publish separately in the Federal Register at a future date. The hearing will be held in Washington, DC on July 12, 2011. In a separate notice of proposed rulemaking EPA will be proposing amendments to the renewable fuel standard program regulations to establish annual standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuels that would apply to all gasoline and diesel produced in the U.S. or imported in the ear 2012. In addition, the separate proposal includes a proposed cellulosic biofuel applicable volume for 2012 and an applicable volume of biomass-based diesel that would apply in 2013. DATES: The public hearing will be held on July 12, 2011 at the location noted below under ADDRESSES. The hearing will begin at 9 a.m. and end when all parties present who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. Parties wishing to testify at the hearing should notify the contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by July 1, 2011. Additional information regarding the hearing appears below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Continuous Release Reporting Regulations (CRRR) Under CERCLA 1980 (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–SFUND–2011–0523; FRL–9425–7]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document
announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 29, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Exchange Network Grants Progress Report (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OEI–2006–0037, FRL–9425–2]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on 11/30/11. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 28, 2011.
Wednesday June 29, 2011
Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designations of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Alabama: Birmingham; Determination of Attaining Data for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Standard. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2011–0316–201139; FRL– 9426–1]. Final Rule. EPA has determined that the Birmingham, Alabama, fine particulate (PM2.5) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Birmingham Area’’ or ‘‘Area’’) has attained the 1997 annual average PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The Birmingham Area is comprised of Jefferson and Shelby Counties in their entireties, and a portion of Walker County in Alabama. This determination of attainment is based upon quality assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2008–2010 period showing that the Area has monitored attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. The requirements for the Area to submit an attainment demonstration and associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to attainment of the standard shall be suspended so long as the Area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective on July 29, 2011.
- Diethylene Glycol Mono Butyl Ether; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance. 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0474; FRL–8876–5]. Final rule. This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of diethylene glycol mono butyl ether (CAS Reg. No. 112–34–5) when used as a pesticide inert ingredient as a solvent, stabilizer and/or antifreeze within pesticide formulations/products without limitation under 40 CFR 180.920. Huntsman, Dow AgroSciences L.L.C., Nufarm Americas Inc., BASF, Stepan Company, Loveland Products Inc., and Rhodia Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of diethylene glycol mono butyl ether. DATES: This regulation is effective June 29, 2011. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 29, 2011, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
- Cloquintocet-mexyl; Pesticide Tolerances. 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0980; FRL–8877–2]. Final rule. This regulation amends the
established tolerance expression for residues of cloquintocet-mexyl and its acid metabolite on wheat forage, wheat grain, wheat hay, and wheat straw to cover residues in or on these commodities when cloquintocet-mexyl is used as an inert ingredient (safener) in pesticide formulations containing the active ingredient, dicamba. BASF Corporation requested this tolerance amendment under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). DATES: This regulation is effective June 29, 2011. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 29, 2011, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions
provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). - Mevinphos; Data Call-in Order for Pesticide Tolerances. 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0423; FRL–8879–2]. Final rule. This order requires the
submission of various data to support the continuation of the tolerances for the pesticide mevinphos. Pesticide tolerances are established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). Following publication of this order, persons who are interested in the continuation of the mevinphos tolerances must notify the Agency by completing and submitting the required section 408(f) Order Response form (available in the docket) within 90 days. If the Agency does not receive within 90 days after publication of the final order a section 408(f) Response Form identifying a person who agrees to submit the required data, EPA will revoke the mevinphos tolerances. DATES: This final order is effective June 29, 2011. A section 408(f) Order Response form must be received on or before September 27, 2011. - Propylene Oxide; Pesticide Tolerances. 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2005–0253; FRL–8877–7]. Final rule. This regulation amends the
propylene oxide tolerance on ‘‘nut, tree, group 14’’ to ‘‘nutmeat, processed,
except peanuts’’ to correct an error in a prior rulemaking. DATES: This regulation is effective June 29, 2011. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 29, 2011, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). - Diethylene Glycol Mono Butyl Ether; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance. 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0474; FRL–8876–5]. Final rule. This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of diethylene glycol mono butyl ether (CAS Reg. No. 112–34–5) when used as a pesticide inert ingredient as a solvent, stabilizer
and/or antifreeze within pesticide formulations/products without limitation under 40 CFR 180.920. Huntsman, Dow AgroSciences L.L.C., Nufarm Americas Inc., BASF, Stepan Company, Loveland Products Inc., and Rhodia Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of diethylene glycol mono butyl ether. DATES: This regulation is effective June 29, 2011. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before August 29, 2011, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Certification of Pesticide Applicators. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0723; FRL–9426–6]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval: Certification of Pesticide Applicators; EPA ICR No. 0155.10, OMB Control No. 2070–0029. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 29, 2011.
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OEI–2011–0096; FRL–9426–5]. Notice. In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 29, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Implementation of the Oil Pollution Act Facility Response Plan Requirements (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OPA–2010–0987, FRL–9426–4]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information
Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an
existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the
nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before July 29, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Importation of Nonroad Engines and Recreational Vehicles. [EPA–HQ–OAR–2007–1138; FRL–9425–9]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 29, 2011.
- California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment. [FRL–9427–1]. Notice. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has notified EPA that it has adopted regulations for the control of emissions of particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen from new and in-use diesel-fueled engines on commercial harbor craft. CARB has requested that EPA issue a new authorization under section 209(e) of the Clean Air Act for the emission standards established by these regulations. This notice announces that EPA has tentatively scheduled a public hearing to consider California’s authorization request, and that EPA is now accepting written
comments on the request. DATES: EPA has tentatively scheduled a public hearing concerning CARB’s request for July 21, 2011, at 1 p.m. EST. EPA will hold a hearing only if any party notifies EPA by July 15, 2011, expressing its interest in presenting oral testimony. Parties wishing to present oral testimony at the public hearing should provide written notice to Kristien Knapp at the e-mail address noted below. If EPA receives a request for a public hearing, that hearing will be held at 1310 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. If EPA does not receive a request for a public hearing, then EPA will not hold a hearing, and will instead consider CARB’s request based on written submissions to the docket. Any
party may submit written comments until August 22, 2011. By July 20, 2011, any person who plans to attend the hearing may call Tayyaba Waqar at (202) 343–9182, to learn if a hearing will be held. - California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean- Going Vessels At-Berth in California Ports; Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment. [FRL–9426–9]. Notice. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has notified EPA that it has adopted airborne toxic control measures for auxiliary diesel engines operated on ocean-going vessels at-berth in California ports (‘‘At-Berth Regulation’’). The At-Berth Regulation is designed to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter from auxiliary diesel engines on container vessels, passenger vessels and refrigerated cargo vessels while they are docked at specified California ports. CARB has requested that EPA grant a new full authorization pursuant to Clean Air Act section 209(e) for this regulation. This notice announces that EPA has tentatively scheduled a public hearing to consider California’s At-Berth Regulation, and that EPA is now accepting written comment on the request. DATES: EPA has tentatively scheduled a public hearing concerning CARB’s request on July 21, 2011, at 10 a.m. EST. EPA will hold a hearing only if any party notifies EPA by July 15, 2011,
expressing its interest in presenting oral testimony. Parties wishing to present oral testimony at the public hearing should provide written notice to Kristien Knapp at the e-mail address noted below. If EPA receives a request for a public hearing, that hearing will be held at 1310 L Street, NW., Washington, DC 20005. If EPA does not receive a request for a public hearing, then EPA will not hold a hearing, and instead consider CARB’s request based on written submissions to the docket. Any party may submit written comments until August 22, 2011. By July 20, 2011, any person who plans to attend the hearing may call Ryan G. Rudich at (202) 343–9188, to learn if a hearing will be held. - Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council; Notice of Public Meeting. [FRL–9425–8]. Notice. Under Section 10(a)(2) of Public Law 92–423, ‘‘The Federal Advisory Committee Act,’’ notice is hereby given of a meeting of the
National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC), established under the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.). The Council will consider various issues associated with drinking water protection and public water systems including nutrient pollution and impacts to drinking water supplies. The Council will also receive updates about several on-going drinking water program activities including rulemakings related to the Total Coliform Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule. DATES: The Council meeting will be held on July 21, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 22, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pacific Time. - Meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council; Notice of Public Meeting. [FRL–9425–8]. Notice. Under Section 10(a)(2) of Public Law 92–423, ‘‘The Federal Advisory Committee Act,’’ notice is hereby given of a meeting of the
National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC), established under the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 300f et seq.). The Council will consider various issues associated with drinking water protection and public water systems including nutrient pollution and impacts to drinking water supplies. The Council will also receive updates about several on-going drinking water program activities including rulemakings related to the Total Coliform Rule and the Lead and Copper Rule. DATES: The Council meeting will be held on July 21, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 22, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Pacific Time. - Pesticide Products; Registration Applications. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0357, FRL–8878–5]. Notice. EPA has received applications to register pesticide products containing an active ingredient not included in any previously registered pesticide products. Pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c)(4) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), EPA is hereby providing notice of receipt and opportunity to comment on these applications. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 29, 2011.
- Notice of a Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services of St. Paul, MN (MCES). [FRL–9426–2]. Notice. The EPA is hereby granting a project waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States of a satisfactory quality] to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) of St. Paul, Minnesota, for the purchase of one Parkson StrainPress SC–4 pressurized in-line sludge screen to process gravity thickened primary sludge at its Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant located in Shakopee, Minnesota. This is a project-specific waiver and it only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA funded project being proposed. Any other ARRA project that may wish to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. This sludge screen, which is supplied by Parkson Corporation of Vernon Hills, Illinois, is
manufactured in Germany, and meets MCES’s performance specifications and requirements. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of EPA Region 5’s Water Division. MCES has provided sufficient documentation to support its request. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of one StrainPress SC–4 pressurized in-line sludge screen for the Blue Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Solids Improvements project that may otherwise be prohibited under Section 1605(a) of the ARRA. DATES: Effective Date: June 29, 2011. - Notice of a Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services of St. Paul, MN (MCES). [FRL–9426–7]. Notice. The EPA is hereby granting a project waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States of a satisfactory quality] to MCES of St. Paul, Minnesota, for the purchase of four combination air release/vacuum valves (ARVs) to prevent failure or blockage of the South St. Paul Forcemain (pressure pipe) located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is a project-specific waiver and it only applies to the use of the specified product for the ARRA funded project being proposed. Any other ARRA project that may wish to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project-specific circumstances. These ARVs, which are manufactured in Israel, meet MCES’s performance specifications and requirements. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of EPA Region 5’s Water Division. MCES has provided sufficient documentation to support its request. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of four combination ARVs for the South St. Paul Forcemain project that may otherwise be prohibited under Section
1605(a) of the ARRA. DATES: Effective Date: June 29, 2011. - Notice of a Project Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the Wayne County Department of Public Services in Wayne County, MI (Wayne County). [FRL–9426–8]. Notice. The EPA is hereby granting a project waiver of the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605 under the authority of Section 1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States of a satisfactory quality] to Wayne County for the purchase of Link-Pipe PVC products in various pipe diameters for sewer pipe repair in seventeen locations throughout the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System in Wayne County, Michigan. This is a project-specific waiver and only applies to the use of the specified products for the ARRA-funded project being proposed. Any other ARRA project that may wish to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project-specific circumstances. These Link-Pipe PVC products, which are manufactured in Canada, meet Wayne County’s performance specifications and requirements. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of EPA Region 5’s Water Division. Wayne County has provided sufficient documentation to support its request. The Assistant Administrator of the Office of Administration and Resources Management has concurred on this decision to make an exception to Section 1605 of ARRA. This action permits the purchase of Link-Pipe PVC products in various pipe diameters for sewer pipe repair that may otherwise be prohibited under Section 1605(a) of the ARRA. DATES: Effective Date: June 29, 2011.
- Registration Review; Pesticide Dockets Opened for Review and Comment and Other Docket Actions. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0464; FRL–8877–4]. Notice. EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for
these registration reviews. Registration review is EPA’s periodic review of
pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the
statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its
intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the
environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will
assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the
Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. Through this
program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide’s registration is based on
current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health
and the environment. This document also announces the Agency’s intent not
to open a registration review docket for cucumber beetle attractant. This
pesticide does not currently have any actively registered pesticide products
and is not, therefore, subject to review under the registration review program.
This document also announces the availability of amended final work plans
for the registration review of the pesticides isoxaben and bifenthrin; these work plans have been amended to incorporate revisions to the data requirements. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 29, 2011. - Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data. [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005–0033; FRL–8872–4]. Notice. This notice announces EPA’s receipt of test data on 12 chemicals listed in the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) section 4 test rule titled ‘‘Testing of Certain High Production Volume Chemicals.’’
- Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical Testing; Receipt of Test Data. [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2003–0006; FRL–8872–5]. Notice. This notice announces EPA’s receipt of test data on five chemicals listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) section 4 test rule titled ‘‘In Vitro Dermal Absorption Rate Testing of Certain Chemicals of Interest to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,’’ amended by the final rule titled ‘‘Revocation of the TSCA Section 4 Testing Requirements for Certain Chemical Substances.’’
Thursday June 30, 2011
Proposed rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia; 2002 Base Year Emission Inventory, Reasonable Further Progress Plan, Contingency Measures, Reasonably Available Control Measures, and Transportation Conformity Budgets for the Washington, DC Area 1997 8-Hour Moderate Ozone Nonattainment Area. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA–R03–OAR–2010–0475; FRL–9426–3]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the District of Columbia, the State of Maryland, and the Commonwealth of Virginia (the States). These revisions pertain to the 2002 base year emissions inventory, the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, RFP contingency measure, and reasonably available control measure (RACM) requirements of the Clean Air
Act (CAA) for the Washington, DC area moderate 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (Washington Area). EPA is also proposing to approve the transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) associated
with this revision. EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revisions because they satisfy the emission inventory, RFP, RACM, RFP contingency measures, and
transportation conformity requirements for areas classified as moderate nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) and demonstrate further progress in reducing ozone precursors. This action is being taken under the CAA. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 1, 2011. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD). 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0463; FRL–9427–3]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve
revisions to the SJVUAPCD portion of the California State Implementation
Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) and particulate matter (PM) emissions from commercial charbroiling. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean
Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this
proposal and plan to follow with a final action. DATES: Any comments must arrive by August 1, 2011.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Water Quality Standards (Renewal). [EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0465; FRL–9427–2]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 29, 2011. - Draft Toxicological Review of Acrylonitrile: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS). [FRL–9427–8; Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD– 2009–0204]. Notice. EPA is announcing a 60-day public comment period and a public listening session for the external review draft human health assessment titled, ‘‘Toxicological Review of Acrylonitrile: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System
(IRIS)’’ (EPA/635/R–08/013A). The draft assessment was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD). EPA is releasing this draft assessment for the purposes of peer review and public comment. This draft assessment is not final as described in EPA’s information quality guidelines, and it does not represent and should not be construed to represent Agency policy or views. After public review and comment, an EPA contractor will convene an expert panel for independent external peer review of this draft assessment. The public comment period and external peer review meeting are separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested parties to comment on the assessment. The external peer review meeting will be scheduled at a later date and announced in the Federal Register. Public comments submitted during the public comment period will be provided to the external peer reviewers before the panel meeting and considered by EPA in the revision of the draft document. Public comments received after the
public comment period closes will not be submitted to the external peer reviewers and will only be considered by EPA if time permits. The listening session will be held on August 10, 2011, during the public comment period for this draft assessment. The purpose of the listening session is to allow all interested parties to present scientific and technical comments on draft IRIS health assessments to EPA and other interested parties attending the listening session. EPA welcomes the comments that will be provided to the Agency by the listening session participants. The comments will be considered by the Agency as it revises the draft assessment after the independent external peer review. If listening session participants would like EPA to share their comments with the external peer reviewers, they should also submit written comments during the public comment period using the detailed and established procedures described in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. DATES: The public comment period begins June 30, 2011, and ends August 29, 2011. Comments should be in writing and must be received by EPA by August 29, 2011. The listening session on the draft assessment for acrylonitrile will be held on August 10, 2011, beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, or when the last presentation has been completed. To attend the listening session, interested parties should register no later than August 3, 2011. To present at the listening session, indicate in your registration that you would like to make oral comments at the session and provide the length of your presentation. The following are instructions for registering: To attend the listening session, register by August 3, 2011 online at https://www2.ergweb.com/projects/conferences/peerreview/registeracryl.htm, via e-mail at meetings@erg.com (subject line: Acrylonitrile Listening Session), by phone: 781–674–7374 or toll free at 800–803–2833, or by faxing a registration request to 781–674–2906 (please reference the ‘‘Acrylonitrile Listening Session’’ and include your name, title, affiliation, full address and contact information). When you register, please indicate if you will need audiovisual equipment (e.g., laptop computer and slide projector). In general, each presentation should be no more than 30 minutes. If, however, there are more requests for presentations than the allotted time allows, then the time limit for each presentation will be adjusted. A copy of the agenda for the listening session will be available at the meeting. If no speakers have registered by August 3, 2011, the listening session will be cancelled, and EPA will notify those registered, as observers, of the cancellation. - Caraleigh Phosphate and Fertlizer Works Superfund Site; Raleigh, Wake County, NC; Notice of Settlement. [Docket# EPA–RO4–SFUND–2011–0534, FRL–9427–6]. Notice. Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement for reimbursement of past response costs concerning the Caraleigh Phosphate and Fertilizer Works Superfund Site located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina for publication. DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlement until August 1, 2011. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received
disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.
Friday June 1, 2011
Rules
- Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country. 40 CFR Parts 49 and 51 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0076; FRL–9320–2]. Final rule. The EPA is finalizing a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for Indian country. The FIP includes two New Source Review (NSR) regulations for the protection of air resources in Indian country. The first
rule applies to new and modified minor stationary sources (minor sources) and
to minor modifications at existing major stationary sources (major sources) throughout Indian country. The second rule (nonattainment major NSR rule) applies to new and modified major sources in areas of Indian country that are designated as not attaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). These rules will be implemented by EPA or a delegate Tribal agency assisting EPA with administration of the rules, until replaced by an EPA-approved implementation plan. DATES: This final rule is effective on August 30, 2011. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District.40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0383; FRL–9427–9]. EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for the AVAQMD. We are approving these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). DATES: This rule is effective on August
30, 2011 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 1, 2011. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect.
Proposed rules
- Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: 2012 Renewable Fuel Standards. 40 CFR Part 80 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2010–0133; FRL–9324–3]. Proposed rules. Under the Clean Air Act Section 211(o), the Environmental Protection Agency is required to set the renewable fuel standards each November for the following year. In general the standards are designed to ensure that the applicable volumes of renewable fuel specified in the statute are used. However, the statue specifies that EPA is to project the volume of cellulosic biofuel production for the upcoming year and must base the cellulosic biofuel standard on that projected volume if it is less than the applicable volume set forth in the Act. EPA is today proposing a projected cellulosic biofuel volume for 2012 and annual standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuels that would apply to all gasoline and diesel produced or imported in year 2012. In addition,
today’s action proposes an applicable volume of biomass-based diesel that
would apply in 2013. This action also presents a number of proposed changes
to the RFS2 regulations that are designed to clarify existing provisions
and to address several unique circumstances that have come to light
since the RFS2 program became effective on July 1, 2010. Finally, today’s rule also proposes to make a minor amendment to the gasoline benzene regulations regarding inclusion of transferred blendstocks in a refinery’s early benzene credit generation calculations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 11, 2011. Hearing: We intend to hold a public hearing on July 12, 2011 in the Washington, DC area, Details of the time and location of the hearing be announced in a separate notice. - Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial- Institutional, and Small Industrial- Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units; Extension of Comment Period. 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0234; EPA–HQ–OAR– 2011–0044, FRL–9427–4]. Proposed rule. The EPA is announcing that the period for providing public comments on the May 3, 2011, Proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Coaland Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial- Institutional, and Small Industrial- Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units is being extended for 30 days. DATES: Comments. The public comment
period for the proposed rule published May 3, 2011 (76 FR 24976) is being
extended for 30 days to August 4, 2011, in order to provide the public additional
time to submit comments and supporting information. - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Secondary Lead Smelting; Extension of Comment Period. 40 CFR Part 63 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2011–0344; FRL–9427–5]. Proposed rule. On May 19, 2011, the EPA
proposed amendments to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air
Pollutants for Secondary Lead Smelting (76 FR 29032). The EPA is extending the
deadline for written comments on the proposed amendments by 21 days to July 26, 2011. The EPA received a request for an extension from the Association of Battery Recyclers (ABR).The ABR requested an extension in order to analyze data and review the proposed amendments. The EPA finds this request to be reasonable due to the significant changes the proposal would make to the current rule. DATES: Comments on the proposed rule published May 19, 2011 (76 FR 29032) must be received on or before July 26, 2011. - Phosphorus Water Quality Standards for Florida Everglades. 40 CFR Part 131
[EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0515; FRL–9428–3]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing a rule that would identify provisions of Florida’s Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus in the Everglades Protection Area (Phosphorus Rule) and Florida’s
Amended Everglades Forever Act (EFA) that EPA has disapproved and that therefore are not applicable water quality standards for purposes of the Clean Water Act. EPA is proposing today’s rule following EPA’s disapproval of these provisions and EPA’s specific directions to the State of Florida to correct these deficiencies in the Phosphorus Rule and EFA. EPA’s disapproval, specific directions to the State, and today’s proposed rule implement two orders by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. The intended effect of
today’s proposed rule is to identify only those provisions of Florida law that EPA
has disapproved and that therefore are not applicable water quality standards
for purposes of the Clean Water Act. DATES: Comments must be received on
or before August 1, 2011. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0383; FRL–9428–1]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for the AVAQMD. We are proposing to approve these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). DATES: Any comments on this proposal must arrive by August 1, 2011.
Notices
- Availability of the Geothermal Technologies Program Blue Ribbon Panel Report and Request for Public Comment. Notice. The Department of Energy’s
(DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Geothermal
Technologies Program (the Program) assembled a geothermal Blue Ribbon
Panel (the Panel) on March 22/23, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico for a
guided discussion on the future of geothermal energy in the United States
and the role of the DOE Program. The Geothermal Blue Ribbon Panel Report
captures the discussions and recommendations of the experts and can be accessed at: http://geothermal.energy.gov/brp. DATES: Submit electronic or written
comments on or before July 29, 2011. - Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Lead.[FRL–9428–5; Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD– 2011–0051]. Notice. EPA is announcing a two week extension of the public comment period for the first external review draft of a document titled, ‘‘First External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Lead’’ (EPA/600/R–10/ 075A). The original Federal Register notice announcing the public comment period was published on May 6, 2011 (76 FR 26284). This assessment document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA’s Office of Research and Development as part of the review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Lead.
DATES: The public comment period began May 6, 2011. This notice announces an extension of the deadline for public comment from July 5, 2011 to July 19, 2011. Comments must be received by July 19, 2011. - Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Lead. [FRL–9428–5; Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD– 2011–0051]. Notice. EPA is announcing a two week extension of the public comment period for the first external review draft of a document titled, ‘‘First External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Lead’’ (EPA/600/R–10/ 075A). The original Federal Register notice announcing the public comment period was published on May 6, 2011 (76 FR 26284). This assessment document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA’s Office of Research and Development as part of the review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Lead.
DATES: The public comment period began May 6, 2011. This notice announces an extension of the deadline for public comment from July 5, 2011 to July 19, 2011. Comments must be received by July 19, 2011. - Sikes Oil Service; Arcade, Jackson County, GA; Notice of Settlement. [Docket# EPA–RO4–SFUND–2011–0557, FRL–9427–7]. Notice. Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a settlement for reimbursement of past response costs concerning the Sikes Oil Service Superfund Site located in Arcade, Jackson County, Georgia for publication. DATES: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlement until August 1, 2011. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate.