The Federal Register

Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review: Reasonable Possibility in Recordkeeping

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This rule finalizes proposed revisions to the regulations governing the major new source review (NSR) programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These changes clarify the ``reasonable possibility'' recordkeeping and reporting standard of the 2002 NSR reform rules. The ``reasonable possibility'' standard identifies for sources and reviewing authorities the criteria under which an owner or operator of a major stationary source undergoing a physical change or change in the method of operation that does not [[Page 72608]]
trigger major NSR permitting requirements must keep records. The standard also specifies the recordkeeping and reporting requirements on such sources. As noted in the proposal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit in New York v. EPA, 413 F.3d 3 (DC Cir. 2005) (New York) remanded for the EPA either to provide an acceptable explanation for its ``reasonable possibility'' standard or to devise an appropriately supported alternative. To satisfy the

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plan; South Dakota; Revisions to New Source Review Rules

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is approving revisions to Chapter 74:36:09 of the South Dakota Administrative Rules (Prevention of Significant Deterioration) for incorporation into the South Dakota State Implementation Plan (SIP). South Dakota adopted these rule revisions on August 29, 2006 and May 14, 2007, and submitted the requests for approval to EPA on September 1, 2006 and June 28, 2007. One rule provision that EPA had proposed to disapprove has been corrected by South Dakota. Therefore, EPA is also approving that provision. South Dakota was granted delegation of authority by EPA on July 6, 1994, to implement and enforce the federal Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting regulations. As part of this final rule EPA is rescinding South Dakota's delegation of authority for implementing the federal PSD regulations. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Glufosinate-ammonium; Pesticide Tolerance

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation modifies the tolerances for the combined residues of glufosinateammonium and its metabolites expressed as butanoic acid in or on raw agricultural commodities. Bayer CropScience LLC requested this revision under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 [[Page 72705]]
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, entitled: ``TSCA Section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (PAIR)'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 0586.11 and OMB Control No. 20700054, is scheduled to expire on May 31, 2008. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection.

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 2025647167. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 6, 2007 (72 FR 17156).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20070385, ERP No. DFHWC4017300, Peace Bridge Expansion Project, Capacity Improvements to the Peace Bridge, Plazas and Connecting Roadways, U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits. City of Buffalo, Erie County, NY and Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about air impacts, particularly during the construction phase of the project, as well as impacts to aquatic habitat. EPA also recommends additional cumulative impacts analyses be done. Rating EC2. [[Page 72

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 5647167 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 12/10/2007 Through 12/14/2007
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20070522, Final EIS, IBR, CA, Lower Yuba River Accord, Proposal to Resolve Instream Flow Issues Associated with Operation, Yuba River, Yuba County, CA, Wait Period Ends: 01/22/2008, Contact: Tim Rust 916 9785516
EIS No. 20070523, Draft EIS, NRC, NC, GenericLicense Renewal of Nuclear Plants (GEIS) Regarding Shearon Harris Nuclear Power Plant, Unit 1, PlantSpecific Supplement 33 to NUREG1437, Wake County, NC, Comment Period Ends: 03/05/2008, Contact: Samuel Hernandez 301415 4049.
EIS No. 20070524, Draft EIS, BLM, 00, PROGRAMMATIC EISOil Shale and Tar Sands Resource Management (RMP) Amendments to Address Land Use Allocations

National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a public teleconference of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental policy, technology, and management issues. The Council is a panel of individuals who represent diverse interests from academia, industry, nongovernmental organizations, and local, State, and tribal governments. The purpose of this teleconference is to discuss and approve the Draft NACEPT Comments on the EPA 2007 Report on the Environment: Highlights of National Trends (ROE HD). The objective of the Highlights Document is to present national status and trends in the environment and human health in a clear, engaging manner to a public audience of ``civicminded individuals.'' EPA's Report on the Environment 2007 consists of three products: A Science Report containing detailed scientific and technical information, a Highlights Docume

Meeting of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee--Notice of Public Meeting

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the United States Environmental Protection
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Agency (EPA) is giving notice of a meeting of the Total Coliform Rule Distribution System Advisory Committee (TCRDSAC). The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the Total Coliform Rule (TCR) revision and information about distribution systems issues that may impact water quality.

The TCRDSAC advises and makes recommendations to the Agency on revisions to the TCR, and on what information should be collected, research conducted, and/or risk management strategies evaluated to better inform distribution system contaminant occurrence and associated public health risks.

Topics to be discussed in the meeting include the research and information collection needs regarding how distribution system issues impact water quality and continued evaluation of TCR approaches. The discussion on distribution system issues includes topics such as: Potential health effects and exposure; con

Dichlorvos (DDVP); Final Determination to Terminate Special Review

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

On September 26, 2007, EPA issued in the Federal Register, a notice proposing to terminate the Special Review of dichlorvos (DDVP) because the risks that were the basis of the Special Review are no longer of concern. The Agency offered an opportunity to provide comment on the proposal. The Agency received no substantive comments in response to the proposal and EPA is announcing its final determination to terminate the Special Review of DDVP.

Nicotine, 4-Aminopyridine, and Fenoxycarb; Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing this notice of receipt of requests by the registrants to voluntarily cancel their registrations of certain products containing the pesticides nicotine, 4aminopyridine, and fenoxycarb. The requests from Bonide, Inc. would terminate nicotine use in or on lawns and outdoor ornamentals; this request would not cancel the last nicotine product registered for use in the United States. The requests from Avitrol Corporation would terminate 4aminopyridine products formulated as powder; this request would not cancel the last 4aminopyridine product registered for use in the United States. The requests from SC Johnson & Son, Inc. would terminate fenoxycarb use in indoor residential areas; this request would not cancel the last fenoxycarb product registered for use in the United States. The requests from Syngenta would terminate fenoxycarb use by residential handlers; this request

Polypropylene Glycol Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide polypropylene glycol, and [[Page 72714]]
opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the polypropylene glycol Docket. Butoxypolypropylene glycol (BPG) is the only active ingredient in the polypropylene glycol chemical case with any registered products. BPG is a repellant that is used to control flying and crawling insects. BPG was first registered for use in 1960, and can be applied to animals such as pets or horses directly, or to areas where animals live, like animal housing, bedding, or other areas animals may occupy. There are no food uses, and no uses on animals intended for slaughter. EPA has reviewed the polypropylene glycol chemical case through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Thr

Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS); Announcement of 2008 Program

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the IRIS 2008 agenda and requesting scientific information on health effects that may result from exposure to the chemical substances on the agenda, including assessments that EPA is starting this year. The Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS) is an EPA database that contains the Agency's scientific positions on human health effects that may result from exposure to chemical substances in the environment. Assessments currently in progress are listed in this notice.

Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur-Environmental Criteria

Fri, Dec 21 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA is announcing the public comment period for the draft document titled, ``Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen and SulfurEnvironmental Criteria; First External Review Draft'' (EPA/ 600/R07/145A). The draft document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development as part of the Agency's review of the secondary (welfare based) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2). EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of seeking comment from the public and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). The document is being distributed solely for the purpose of predissemination review under applicable information quality guidelines. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy, viewpoint, or determination. EPA will consider any public comments submitted in accordance with this notice