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Amendments to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Electric Arc Furnace

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action to amend the national emission standards for electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking facilities that are area sources of hazardous air pollutants published on December 28, 2007. The amendments to the area source standards for EAF steelmaking facilities clarify applicability of the opacity limit, make the performance test requirements for particulate matter consistent with requirements in the new source performance standards for EAF steelmaking facilities, allow title V test data to be used to demonstrate compliance, and revise the definition of ``scrap provider'' to include EAF steelmaking facilities that own and operate a scrap shredder.

Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste; Alternative Requirements for Hazardous Waste Determination and

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is finalizing an alternative set of generator requirements applicable to laboratories owned by eligible academic entities, as defined in this final rule. The rule provides a flexible and protective set of regulations that address the specific nature of hazardous waste generation and accumulation in laboratories at colleges and universities, as well as other eligible academic entities formally affiliated with colleges and universities. This final rule is optional and colleges and universities and other eligible academic entities formally affiliated with a college or university have the choice of managing their hazardous wastes in accordance with the new alternative regulations as set forth in this final regulation or remaining subject to the existing generator regulations.

Amendments to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Electric Arc Furnace

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to amend the national emission standards for electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmaking facilities that are area sources of hazardous air pollutants published on December 28, 2007. The amendments to the area source standards for EAF steelmaking facilities would clarify applicability of the opacity limit, make the performance test requirements for particulate matter consistent with requirements in the new source performance standards for EAF steelmaking facilities, allow title V test data to be used to demonstrate compliance, and revise the definition of ``scrap provider'' to include electric are furnace steelmaking facilities that own and operate a scrap shredder. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, we are amending the area source standards for EAF steelmaking facilities as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule.

Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources:

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On September 15, 1997, EPA adopted new source performance standards (NSPS) and emission guidelines (EG) for hospital/medical/ infectious waste incinerators (HMIWI). The NSPS and EG were established under sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). The Sierra Club and the Natural Resources Defense Council (Sierra Club) filed suit in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the Court) challenging EPA's methodology for adopting the regulations. On March 2, 1999, the Court remanded the rule to EPA for further explanation of the Agency's reasoning in determining the minimum regulatory ``floors'' for new and existing HMIWI. The Court did not vacate the regulations, so the NSPS and EG remain in effect and were fully implemented by September 2002.

On February 6, 2007, EPA published a proposed response to the Court's remand and a proposed response to the CAA section 129(a)(5) requirement to review the NSPS and EG every 5 years. However, following recent court decisi

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Microbial Rules

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Applications for Essential Use Allowances for 2010 and 2011

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is requesting applications for essential use allowances for calendar years 2010 and 2011. Essential use allowances provide exemptions from the phaseout on production and import of ozonedepleting substances (ODSs). Essential use allowances must be authorized by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (the Protocol). The U.S. Government will use the applications received in response to this notice as the basis for its nomination of essential uses at the 21st Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol, to be held in 2009.

Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the chartered Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) to consider and approve the CASAC Panel's draft report regarding its peer review of EPA's Risk and Exposure Assessment for Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur: First Draft (August 2008). The CASAC will also discuss the [[Page 72797]]
Agency's schedule and process for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) review of criteria pollutants with EPA's Office of Air and Radiation and Office (OAR) and Office of Research and Development (ORD).

Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application 68467- EUPO from Mycogen Seeds c/o Dow Agrosciences LLC requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the plantincorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 protein and the
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genetic material necessary for its production (vector PVZMIR245) in MON 89034 corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector PVZMIR245) in MON 89034 corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb1 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector PVZMIR39) in MON 88107 corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry34Ab1 and Cry35Ab1 proteins and the genetic material necessary for their production (vector PHP 17662) in Event DAS591227 corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1F protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector PHP8999) in Event TC1507 corn. The Agency has determined that the permit may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40

Diflubenzuron; Pesticide Tolerances for Emergency Exemptions

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes time-limited tolerances for combined residues of diflubenzuron and its metabolites p
chlorophenylurea and pchloroaniline in or on alfalfa, forage and alfalfa, hay. This action is in response to EPA's granting of an emergency exemption under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing use of the pesticide on alfalfa and mixed grass/alfalfa fields. This regulation establishes a maximum permissible level for residues of diflubenzuron and its metabolites pchlorophenylurea and pchloroaniline, in these food commodities. The timelimited tolerances expire and are revoked on December 31, 2011.

Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing a regulation that would strengthen the existing regulatory program for discharges from construction sites by establishing technologybased Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Construction and Development (C&D) point source category. This proposal, if implemented, would significantly reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants discharged from construction sites. EPA estimates that this proposed rule would cost $1.9 billion dollars per year with annual monetized benefits of $332.9 million. This proposed rule requests comment and information on the proposed regulation and an alternate option with a different numeric limit based on different technologies, as well as specific aspects of the proposal such as technologies, costs, loading reductions, and economic achievability.

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2009 Critical Use Exemption From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing an exemption to the phaseout of methyl bromide to meet the needs of 2009 critical uses. Specifically, EPA is proposing uses that qualify for the 2009 critical use exemption and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or supplied from existing prephaseout inventory for those uses in 2009. EPA is taking action under the authority of the Clean Air Act to reflect a recent consensus decision taken by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer at the Nineteenth Meeting of the Parties. EPA is seeking comment on the list of critical uses and on EPA's determination of the amounts of methyl bromide needed to satisfy those uses.

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 5641399 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/. Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 11/17/2008 Through 11/21/2008
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20080474, Draft EIS, NPS, VA, Cedar Creek and Bella Grove National Historical Park, General Management Plan, Implementation, Frederick, Shenandoah, Warren Counties, VA, Comment Period Ends: 02/26/ 2009, Contact: Christopher J. Stubbs 5408689176.
EIS No. 20080475, Draft Supplement, FHW, CA, Schuyler Heim Bridge Replacement and SR47 Expressway Improvement Project, New Information related to Health Risk Associated with Air Toxics, Funding, U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 01/12/2009, Contact: Karl Price 2

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 6, 2008 (73 FR 19833).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20080340, ERP No. DFHWJ40184UT, SR262; Montezuma Creek to Aneth Project, Improvements to the Intersection of SR162, SR262, and County Road (CR) 450 in Montezuma Creek, Funding, Navajo Nation, San Juan County, UT.

Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about increased sedimentation and erosion impacts, additional impacts to drainage channels and habitat connectivity, and cumulative impacts to water quality and wildlife. Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20080370, ERP No. DAFSK65347CA, Gemmill Thin Project, Proposal to Reduce the Int

National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Pub. L. 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. NACEPT represents diverse interests from academia, industry, nongovernmental organizations, and local, state, and tribal governments. The purpose of this teleconference is to discuss and approve draft NACEPT recommendations on EPA's Draft Biofuels Strategy and the 20092014 EPA Strategic Plan Change Document. A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be posted at http://www.epa.gov/ocem/nacept/calnacept.htm.

Extension of Public Comment Period for the Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permit (GP) for Offshore Seafood

Fri, Nov 28 2008 11:00:00 GMT

On September 26, 2008, EPA Region 10 proposed to issue a general permits to cover Offshore Seafood Processors in Alaska 73 FR 55840. In response to requests from the regulated community, EPA is extending the public comment period from November 10 to December 10, 2008.

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Renewable Fuel Standard Program Requirements

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Because EPA received adverse comment, we are withdrawing several provisions of the direct final rule to amend the Renewable Fuel Standard program requirements, published on October 2, 2008.

Oil Pollution Prevention; Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Rule; Revisions to the Regulatory Definition

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating a final rule to amend a Clean Water Act (CWA) section 311 regulation that defines the term ``navigable waters.'' On July 17, 2002, EPA promulgated a final rule which included revisions to the definition of ``navigable waters'' in the Spill Prevention, Countermeasure and Control (SPCC) regulation. In this action, EPA is announcing the vacatur of the July 17, 2002 revisions to the definition of ``navigable waters'' in accordance with an order, issued by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (D.D.C.) in American Petroleum Institute v. Johnson, 571 F.Supp.2d 165 (D.D.C. 2008), invalidating those revisions. The court decision also restored the regulatory definition of ``navigable waters'' promulgated by EPA in 1973; consequently, we are amending the definition of ``navigable waters'' in part 112 to comply with that decision.

Modification of Pesticide Tolerance Revocation for Diazinon

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This final rule amends the pesticide tolerance regulation for diazinon by modifying the revocation of the tolerance for mushrooms. Pesticide tolerances are established under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). This final rule resolves an objection filed by the American Mushroom Institute in response to a final rule on diazinon tolerances published on September 10, 2008, by granting the objection and modifying the revocation of the diazinon tolerance on mushrooms to expire on September 10, 2010.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to Chapters 39, 55, and 116 Which Relate to Public

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing simultaneous limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the applicable implementation plan for the State of Texas which relate to public participation on air permits for new and modified sources. With noted exceptions, this proposed limited approval and limited disapproval affects portions of SIP revisions submitted by Texas on December 15, 1995; July 22, 1998; and the SIP revisions submitted October 25, 1999. EPA is taking comments on this proposal and plans to follow with a final action.

Oil Pollution Prevention; Non-Transportation Related Onshore Facilities

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend the dates by which facilities must prepare or amend Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and implement those Plans. The Agency is also proposing to establish dates for farms to prepare or amend their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC Plans), and implement those Plans. EPA had delayed establishing compliance dates for farms pending revisions to the SPCC rule that would specifically address this sector. Two different extension dates are proposed for farms and production facilities that meet the qualified facilities criteria. Elsewhere in this Federal Register, the Agency is finalizing certain tailored and streamlined requirements for facilities subject to the SPCC requirements.

Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC), Executive Committee Meeting--December 2008

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92- 463, the Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Research and Development (ORD), gives notice of one meeting of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Executive Committee.

State Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) Full Committee; Notice of Public Meeting

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Association of American Pesticide Control Officials (AAPCO)/State FIFRA Issues Research and Evaluation Group (SFIREG) Full Committee will hold a 2day meeting, beginning on December 8, 2008 and ending December 9, 2008. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting and sets forth the tentative agenda topics.

Proposed Approval of the Central Characterization Project's Remote-Handled Transuranic Waste Characterization Program

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or we) is announcing the availability of, and soliciting public comments for 45 days on, the proposed approval of the radioactive, remotehandled (RH), transuranic (TRU) waste characterization program implemented by the Central Characterization Project (CCP) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This waste is intended for disposal at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in New Mexico.

In accordance with the WIPP Compliance Criteria, EPA evaluated the characterization of RH TRU debris waste from ORNLCCP during an inspection conducted on June 30July 2, 2008. Using the systems and processes developed as part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Carlsbad Field Office (CBFO) program, EPA verified whether DOE could adequately characterize RH TRU waste consistent with the Compliance Criteria. The results of EPA's evaluation of ORNLCCP's RH program and its proposed approval are described in the Agency's inspection report, wh

Intent to Suspend Certain Pesticide Registrations

Wed, Nov 26 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This Notice, pursuant to section 6(f)(2) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq., announces that EPA has issued a Notice of Intent to Suspend pursuant to sections 3(c)(2)(B) and 4 of FIFRA. The Notice was issued following issuance of a Section 4 Reregistration Data Requirements Notice by the Agency and the failure of the registrant subject to the Section 4 Reregistration Data Requirements Notice to take appropriate steps to secure the data required to be submitted to the Agency. This Notice includes the text of a Notice of Intent to Suspend, absent specific chemical, product, or factual information. Table 1 of this Notice further identifies the registrant to whom the Notice of Intent to Suspend was issued, the date the Notice of Intent to Suspend was issued, the active ingredient(s) involved, and the EPA registration numbers and names of the registered product(s) which are affected by the Notice of Intent to Suspend. Moreover, Table 2 of this Not

Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Since 1988, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has maintained a Federal Agency Hazardous Waste Compliance Docket (``the Docket'') under Section 120(c) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). Section 120(c) requires EPA to establish a Docket that contains certain information reported to EPA by Federal facilities that manage hazardous waste or from which a reportable quantity of hazardous substances has been released. The Docket is used to identify Federal facilities that should be evaluated to determine if they pose a
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threat to public health or welfare and the environment and to provide a mechanism to make this information available to the public. The Docket contains information that is submitted by Federal facilities under the following authorities: CERCLA Section 103, and RCRA Sections 3005, 3010 and 3016. EPA is required to publish a list of newly reported facilities in the Federal Register.

CERCLA Section 120(d) req

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Renewable Fuel Standard Program Requirements

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Correction

In rule document E823131 beginning on page 57248 in the issue of Thursday, October 2, 2008, make the following correction:

Sec. 80.1127 [Corrected]

On page 57255, in the second column, in Sec. 80.1127(b)(2), the formula should appear as follows:
Di = RVOi [([Sigma]RINNUM)i + ([Sigma]RINNUM)i1]
[FR Doc. Z823131 Filed 112408; 8:45 am]
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Ocean Dumping; Designation of Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites Offshore of the Umpqua River, OR

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is withdrawing an earlier proposal to designate an ocean dredged material disposal site near the mouth of the Umpqua River, Oregon, and is proposing to designate two new ocean dredged material disposal sites located offshore of the Umpqua River, Oregon. EPA's proposed rule was published at 56 FR 49858 (October 2, 1991). Changes since that time to the single site EPA proposed, as well as changes to the ocean dumping program, including changes to the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act, as amended (MPRSA), 33 U.S.C. 1401 to 1445, give rise to EPA's decision to withdraw the October 2, 1991, proposal and to propose two new sites near the mouth of the Umpqua River. The new sites are needed primarily to serve the longterm need for a location to dispose of material dredged from the Umpqua River navigation channel, and to provide a location for the disposal of dredged material for persons who have received a permit for such disposal. The newly designated sites will be subject to ongoin

Wisconsin: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin has applied to EPA for final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has reviewed Wisconsin's application and has preliminarily determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is [[Page 71584]]
proposing to authorize the State's changes. This proposal authorizes Wisconsin for new regulations which they have not been previously authorized for.

Adequacy Status of Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets in Submitted Eight-Hour Ozone Early Progress Plan for Eastern Kern

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this notice, EPA is notifying the public that the Agency has
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found that the motor vehicle emissions budgets for 8hour ozone in the Eastern Kern County 8hour Ozone Early Progress Plan are adequate for transportation conformity purposes. On March 24, 2008, the California Air Resources Board submitted a revision to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) containing Early Progress Plans for the 8 hour ozone standard for five California areas, including the Eastern Kern County nonattainment area. As a result of our adequacy finding, the Kern Council of Governments and the U.S. Department of Transportation must use these budgets in future conformity analyses once the finding becomes effective.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Focus Groups as Used by EPA for

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Gulf of Mexico Program Policy Review Board; Notice of Charter Renewal

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2, the Gulf of Mexico Program Policy Review Board (GMPPRB) is a necessary committee which is in the public interest.

Accordingly, GMPPRB will be renewed for an additional twoyear period. The purpose of GMPPRB is to provide advice and recommendations to the Administrator of EPA on issues associated with plans to improve and protect the water quality and living resources of the Gulf of Mexico.

Inquiries may be directed to Gloria Car, Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA, Gulf of Mexico Program Office (Mail Code: EPAIGMPO), Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529, Telephone (228) 6882421, or car.gloria@epa.gov.

Dated: November 18, 2008.
Benjamin Grumbles,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Water.
[FR Doc. E827857 Filed 112408; 8:45 am]
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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Approval of Revisions to the Knox County

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Tennessee on October 12, 2007. The revision pertains to the Knox County portion of the Tennessee SIP and includes changes to Knox County Air Quality Management Regulation (Knox County Regulation) Section 25.10Permit by Rule. Specifically, Section 25.10 was changed so that it clearly states that turbines and other internal combustion engines are excluded from the ``Permit by Rule'' provision. This revision is considered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), to be as or more stringent than the State of Tennessee's SIP requirements. This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, Mojave Desert

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD), Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound emissions from storage of reactive organic compound liquids, polyester resin operations, coatings of metal parts and products, and adhesives and sealants. We are proposing to approve local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).

Wisconsin: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revision

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Wisconsin has applied to EPA for final authorization of the changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA has reviewed Wisconsin's application and has preliminarily determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization, and is proposing to authorize the State's changes. We are proposing to authorize the renumbering and revision of Wisconsin's previously authorized regulations.

Leviathan Mine Superfund Site; Notice of Proposed CERCLA Administrative Order on Consent

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), the EPA is hereby providing notice of a proposed administrative settlement agreement and order on consent (``Settlement Agreement'') with Atlantic Richfield Company (``Respondent'') concerning the Leviathan Mine Superfund Site in Alpine County, California (``Site''). Section 122(h) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(h), provides EPA with the authority to enter into administrative settlements for claims for costs incurred by EPA under CERCLA.

The Settlement Agreement resolves certain claims under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606, 9607. Under the Settlement Agreement, Respondent will perform certain response actions at the Site through July 31, 2013, pay over $1.7 million to reimburse the United States for certain past costs, pay certain future response costs, pay a civil penalty of $90,000, and perform a specified supplemental enviro

Literature Search for 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-Dioxin (TCDD) Dose-Response Studies for Use in an Upcoming Expert

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 45day public review and request for additional information on available peerreviewed literature for 2,3,7,8tetrachlorodibenzop dioxin (TCDD) doseresponse for use in human health risk assessment. An initial literature search was conducted by EPA through an Interagency Agreement with the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory. Results of this preliminary search are available via the dioxin Web site http://www.epa.gov/ncea/dioxin. The public is invited to review the preliminary literature search results and submit any additional information, specifically peerreviewed TCDD doseresponse studies, to EPA that are not already identified in the literature search. Please submit any information in accordance with the instructions provided below. It is requested that the full publication be provided to EPA

Underground Injection Control Program; Petition To Renew Exemption From Hazardous Waste Disposal Restrictions to the

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that renewal of an exemption to the Land Disposal Restrictions under the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act has been granted to Occidental Chemical Corporation (Occidental) for five Class I hazardous waste injection wells, identified as Well Nos. 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9, and located at Occidental's chemical manufacturing facility near Wichita, Kansas. As required by Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 148, Occidental has satisfactorily demonstrated to the Environmental Protection Agency by petition and supporting documentation that, to a reasonable degree of certainty, there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the injection zone for as long as the waste remains hazardous, and therefore is protective of underground sources of drinking water. This time period is defined by 40 CFR 148.20 as 10,000 years. The final decision allows the underground injection by Occidental of the specific restricted hazardous wast

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island Update to Materials Incorporated by

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is updating the materials submitted by Rhode Island that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the State implementation plan (SIP). In this action, EPA is also notifying the public of the correction of certain typographical errors within the IBR Tables. The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the Regional Office.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Approval of Revisions to the Knox County

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee on October 12, 2007. The revision pertains to the Knox County portion of the Tennessee SIP and includes changes to Knox County Air Quality Management Regulation (Knox County Regulation) Section 25.10Permit by Rule. Specifically, Section 25.10 was changed so that it clearly states that turbines and other internal combustion engines are excluded from the ``Permit by Rule'' provision. This revision is considered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), to be as or more stringent than the State of Tennessee's SIP requirements. This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Imperial County Air Pollution Control District, Mojave Desert

Mon, Nov 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD), Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD), and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from storage of reactive organic compound liquids, polyester resin operations, coatings of metal parts and products, and adhesives and sealants. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).

Regulation of Oil-Bearing Hazardous Secondary Materials From the Petroleum Refining Industry Processed in a

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is providing notice that it has responded to a petition for
reconsideration of the final rule, ``Regulation of OilBearing Hazardous Secondary Materials from the Petroleum Refining Industry Processed in a Gasification System to Produce Synthesis Gas'', published at 73 FR 57 (January 2, 2008). The EPA considered the petition along with information contained in the rulemaking docket in reaching a decision on the petition. EPA Assistant Administrator Susan Parker Bodine denied the petition for reconsideration in a letter to the petitioners issued in November 2008. The letter explains EPA's reasons for the denial. Section 7006(a) of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) states, in pertinent part, that judicial review of the denial of any petition for the amendment or repeal of any regulation under the Act may be filed only in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit within 90 days of the denial.

Extension of Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule Deadline for Authorized Programs

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Because EPA received comment, we are withdrawing the direct final rule for extension of the CrossMedia Electronic Reporting Rule (CROMERR) deadline for authorized programs (states, tribes, or local governments) with existing electronic document receiving systems to submit applications for EPA approval under CROMERR, published on October 17, 2008.

The Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events (Exceptional Event Rule): Revised Exceptional Event Data

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA issued a direct final rule on October 6, 2008, entitled, ``The Treatment of Data Influenced by Exceptional Events (Exceptional Events Rule): Revised Exceptional Event Data Flagging Submittal and Documentation Schedule for Monitoring Data Used in Designations for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS.'' This document makes a minor correction to the Exceptional Events Rule to correct typographical errors in the technical notation of the ozone standard contained in the preamble and regulatory text for the rule.

Proposed Federal Requirements Under the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program for Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Geologic

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed regulations for the underground injection of carbon dioxide (CO2) for geologic sequestration under the authority of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) on July 25, 2008. The initial public comment period for this proposal was 120 days, ending on November 24, 2008. In response to requests, this action extends the public comment period for an additional 30 days.

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Nov 21 2008 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 2025647146. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 6, 2008 (73 FR 19833).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20080319, ERP No. DFAAL40234AK, Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport Master Plan, Improvements to the Runway Safety Area, Taxiway. Seaplane Pullout, Approach Lighting System, and the Seawall, U.S. Army COE Section 10 and 404 Permits, NPDES Permit, AK.

Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality and stormwater impacts and the mitigation of those impacts. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20080331, ERP No. DNOAL9103200, Proposed Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) and Optimum Yield (OY) Specifications and Management Measures for the

Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 5641399 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 11/10/2008 Through 11/14/2008
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20080464, Draft Supplement, AFS, MN, Echo Trail Area Forest Management Project, Updated Information to Further Address Water Quality and Watershed Health, Superior National Forest, Lacroix Ranger District and Kawishiwi Ranger District, St. Louis and Lake Counties, MN, Comment Period Ends: 01/05/2009, Contact: Carol Booth, 218666 0020.
EIS No. 20080465, Final EIS, AFS, WY, Battle Park Cattle and Horse (C&H) and Mistymoon Sheep and Goat (S&G) Allotment Project, Proposes to Continue Livestock Grazing on both Allotments, Powder River District Ranger, Bighorn National Forest, Bighorn County, WY, Wait Period Ends: 12/22/2008, C

TSCA Inventory Reset and Inorganic High Production Volume Challenge Programs; Notice of Public Meeting

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is convening a public meeting to engage interested stakeholders in a public dialogue about the development of two enhancements to the Agency's Chemical Assessment and Management Program (ChAMP): The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Chemical Substance Inventory Reset (Inventory Reset) and the Inorganic High Production Volume (IHPV) Challenge programs.

Renewable Fuel Standard for 2009, Issued Pursuant to Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requires the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to annually determine a renewable fuel standard (RFS) which is applicable to refiners, importers and certain blenders of gasoline, and publish the standard in the Federal Register. On the basis of this standard, each obligated party determines the volume of renewable fuel that it must ensure is consumed as motor vehicle fuel. This standard is calculated as a percentage, by dividing the amount of renewable fuel that the Act requires to be used in a given year by the amount of gasoline expected to be used during that year, including certain adjustments specified by the Act. In this notice we are publishing an RFS of 10.21% for 2009. This standard is intended to lead to the use of 11.1 billion gallons of renewable fuel in 2009, as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). As discussed below, we expect the 11.1 billion gallons of renewable fuel requ

Revised National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Regulation and Effluent Limitations Guidelines for

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act or CWA), EPA is revising the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting requirements and Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in response to the order issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Waterkeeper Alliance et al. v. EPA, 399 F.3d 486 (2d Cir. 2005). This final rule responds to the court order while furthering the statutory goal of restoring and maintaining the nation's water quality by ensuring that CAFOs properly manage manure generated by their operations.

This final rule revises several aspects of EPA's current regulations governing discharges from CAFOs. EPA is modifying the requirement to apply for a permit by specifying that an owner or operator of a CAFO that discharges or proposes to discharge must apply for an NPDES permit. The final rule also includes an option for an unpermitted CAFO to certify to the

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period on the proposed rule, ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources.'' As initially published in the Federal Register on October 6, 2008, written comments on the proposed rule were to be submitted by November 20, 2008. On November 12, 2008, EPA received a court order extending the deadline for signature of the notice of final rulemaking to May 15, 2009, and we are extending the public comment period on the proposed rule to January 5, 2009.

EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference Meeting of the Chartered Science

Thu, Nov 20 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public teleconference meetings of the chartered SAB to: (1) Conduct its quality review of several draft SAB reports, and (2) to receive a briefing from EPA on biofuels.

Ipconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of ipconazole from seed treatment in or on cotton, peanut, soybean, dry shelled pea and bean (Subgroup 6C), cereal grains (Group 15) except rice, and forage, fodder, and straw of cereal grains (Group 16) except rice. Chemtura Corporation requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

Polyoxin D Zinc Salt; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the polyoxin D zinc salt (zinc 5[[2 amino5o(aminocarbonyl)2deoxyLxylonoyl]amino]1(5carboxy3,4
dihydro2,4dioxo1(2H)pyrimidinyl)1,5dideoxy[beta]D
allofuranuronatein) on almonds, cucurbit vegetables, fruiting vegetables, ginseng, grapes, pistachios, pome fruits, potatoes and strawberries when applied/used as a biochemical pesticide to control and suppress fungal diseases. Arysta LifeScience North America Corporation submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of polyoxin D zinc salt (zinc 5 [[2amino5o(aminocarbonyl)2deoxyLxylonoyl]amino]1(5carboxy
3,4dihydro2,4dioxo1(2H)pyrimidinyl)1,5dideoxy[beta]D
allofuranuronatein).

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern the permitting of new or modified sources. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these procedures 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.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Reporting

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Clean Air Act Advisory Committee; Notice of Charter Renewal

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The charter for the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) will be renewed for an additional twoyear period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The purpose of CAAAC is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on issues associated with policy and technical issues associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act.

It is determined that CAAAC is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law.

Inquiries may be directed to Pat Childers, CAAAC Designated Federal Officer, U.S. EPA, Mail Code 6102A, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, or by email childers.pat@epa.gov.

Dated: September 17, 2008.
Robert J. Meyers,
Principal Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. E827302 Filed 1118

Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of acetic acid in or on various commodities.

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) or Superfund, Section 128(a); Notice of

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to accept requests, from December 1, 2008 through January 31, 2009, for grants to supplement State and Tribal Response Programs. This notice provides guidance on eligibility for funding, use of funding, grant mechanisms and process for awarding funding, the allocation system for distribution of funding, and terms and reporting under these grants. EPA has consulted with state and tribal officials in developing this guidance.

The primary goal of this funding is to ensure that state and tribal response programs include, or are taking reasonable steps to include, certain elements and a public record. Another goal is to provide funding for other activities that increase the number of response actions conducted or overseen by a state or tribal response program. This funding is not intended to supplant current state or tribal funding for their response programs. Instead, it is to supplement their funding to increase their response capacity.

Petition for Rulemaking Requesting EPA Regulate Nanoscale Silver Products as Pesticides; Notice of Availability

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice makes available for public review and comment a petition for rulemaking and collateral relief filed by the International Center for Technology Assessment (ICTA) and others. In general, the petition requests that the Agency classify nanoscale silver as a pesticide, require formal pesticide registration of all products containing nanoscale silver, analyze the potential human health and environmental risks of nanoscale silver, take regulatory actions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) against existing products that contain nanoscale silver, and take other regulatory actions under FIFRA as appropriate for nanoscale silver products. The Agency has determined that the petition raises issues that potentially affect private and public sector stakeholders. Through this notice, EPA is asking for public comment on the petition.

Chromated Arsenicals, Pentachlorophenol, Creosote Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of Availability

Wed, Nov 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (REDs) for the pesticides chromated arsenicals (e.g., CCA), pentachlorophenol, and creosote, collectively referred to as ``heavy duty wood preservatives.'' The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the chromated arsenicals, pentachlorophenol, and creosote Dockets. The term heavy duty wood preservative is used to differentiate wood preservatives applied using specialized high pressure treatment cylinders (also called ``retorts'') from those applied using nonspecialized methods (e.g., brush, dip). The three wood preservatives are used primarily for industrial purposes such as utility poles, pilings, and railroad ties. EPA has reviewed the heavy duty wood preservatives through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pe

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District, Kern County

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing a disapproval of revisions to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (GBUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP), and limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the Kern County Air Pollution Control District (KCAPCD) and Mohave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) portions of the SIP. These revisions concern particulate matter (PM) emissions from fugitive dust sources. We are proposing action on local rules that regulate 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.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Agency Information Collection Activities OMB Responses

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This document announces the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) responses to Agency Clearance requests, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA's regulations are listed in 40 CFR part 9 and 48 CFR chapter 15.

Former Spellman Engineering Site; Orlando, Orange County, FL; Notice of Settlements

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into two settlements concerning the Former Spellman Engineering Site located in Orlando, Orange County, Florida for publication.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; 2002 Base Year Inventory for the

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision establishes a 2002 base year inventory for the PittsburghBeaver Valley, Pennsylvania, ozone nonattainment area (the Pittsburgh Area). The intended effect of this action is to approve a 2002 base year inventory for the Pittsburgh Area. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Pittsburgh-Beaver

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is withdrawing the proposed rule to approve a redesignation request and a maintenance plan State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In a proposed rule published on July 11, 2007, EPA proposed to approve a request that the PittsburghBeaver Valley, Pennsylvania, ozone nonattainment area (the Pittsburgh Area) be redesignated as attainment for the 8hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) that was promulgated on July 18, 1997. In conjunction with the proposed action on the redesignation request, we also proposed to approve a maintenance plan for the Pittsburgh Area that provides for continued attainment of the 8hour ozone NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation, and, to approve a 2002 base year inventory for the Pittsburgh Area. On May 29, 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) submitted a letter to formally withdraw the redesignation request and the maintenance plan SIP revision.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Amendments to Ambient Air Quality Standards

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This revision consists of amendments to the Commonwealth of Virginia's ambient air quality standards for particulate matter. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Nov 14 2008 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
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copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 2025647146. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 6, 2008 (73 FR 19833).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20080336, ERP No. DAFSL65557OR, Farley Vegetation Management Project, To Conduct Timber Harvest Commercial and NonCommercial Thinning, Fuels Treatment Prescribed Burning and Reforestation, Desolation Creek, North Fork John Day Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest, Grant County, OR.

Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about wildfire analysis, potential unauthorized public vehicle use, and water quality impacts from grazing. EPA recommends that the final EIS include assurances that appropriate subsequ

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 5641399 or http: //www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 11/03/2008 through 11/07/2008.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20080455, Final EIS, AFS, 00, Southern Rockies Canada Lynx Amendment, Preferred Alternative is Alternative F, Incorporating Management Direction for Canada Lynx Habitat by Amending Land and Resource Management Plans, for ArapahoRoosevelt, PikeSan Isabel, Grand MesaUncompahgreGunnison, San Juan, Rio Grande and Medicine Bow Routt National Forests, Implementation, CO and WY, Wait Period Ends: 12/15/2008, Contact: Martha Delporte 3032755381.
EIS No. 20080456, Final EIS, COE, PA, Southern Beltway Transportation Project, Transportation Improvement between I79 to Mon/Fayette Expressway (PA Turnpike43), Application for U.S.

Naphthalene Reregistration Eligibility Decision

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide naphthalene. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the naphthalene Docket. Naphthalene is an insecticide used primarily as a moth repellant. EPA has reviewed naphthalene through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

Notice of Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the Agency's receipt of several initial filings of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities.

Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule Removing the Federal Antidegradation Policy Applicable to Waters of the United States

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is withdrawing a direct final rule that the Agency published on September 15, 2008. The direct final rule would have removed from the Code of Federal Regulations a rule that EPA promulgated in 1996 making provisions of the federal antidegradation policy directly applicable for all waters of the United States within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. EPA published the direct final rule with a parallel proposal to remove the federal antidegradation rule as it applies to waters in Pennsylvania. In a separate action today, EPA is also reopening the comment period of the proposed rule to ensure all parties have adequate opportunity to express their views to the Agency prior to taking final action on the proposed rule.

Inert Ingredient: Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for (S,S)-Ethylenediaminedisuccinic Acid

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of (S,S)Ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid (CAS Reg. No. 20846917) ((S,S)EDDS) when used as an inert ingredient sequestrant or chelating agent in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops only under 40 CFR 180.920. Associated Octel Company, Limited, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of (S,S)Ethylenediaminedisuccinic acid.

Tetraconazole; Pesticide Tolerances

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of tetraconazole in or on grape. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR4) requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).

Removing the Federal Antidegradation Policy Applicable to Waters of the United States Within the Commonwealth of

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is re-opening the comment period of a proposed rule that the Agency published on September 15, 2008. The proposed rule solicited public comment on the Agency's proposal to remove from the Code of Federal Regulations a rule that EPA promulgated in 1996 making provisions of the federal antidegradation policy directly applicable for all waters of the United States within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. EPA is reopening the comment period for the proposed rule to ensure all parties have adequate opportunity to express their views to the Agency prior to taking final action on the proposed rule. The original comment period for the proposed rule closed on October 15, 2008. In a separate action published in today's final rule section of the Federal Register, EPA is withdrawing a direct final rule that EPA also published on September 15, 2008, removing the federal regulation that made provisions of EPA's antidegradation policy directly applicable to waters in Pennsylvania.

National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Minor Correction to Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In this action, EPA is proposing to make a minor correction to the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) and make minor, unrelated, changes in references to expedited, alternative methods and other analytical methods in the regulations. EPA promulgated the Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfectant Byproducts Rule on January 4, 2006. A requirement for ground water systems serving 500 9,999 people was unintentionally excluded from the final rule. As a result, the rule allowed for less routine compliance monitoring than intended for this category of Public Water Systems (PWSs). These PWSs should have been required to monitor for both total trihalomethanes (TTHM) and haloacetic acids (HAA5) concentrations at two locations. Due to the error, they were only required to monitor for either TTHM or HAA5 at two locations. EPA is also proposing to make minor, unrelated changes in the CFR by adding references to the list of methods approved under the Expedited Approval Process, removing

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Application for

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; State Review Framework; EPA ICR

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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.

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; California Nonroad Compression Ignition Engines--In-Use

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA previously announced the opportunity for public hearing and written comment on the California Air Resources Board's request for an authorization of its regulations for fleets that operate nonroad, diesel fueled equipment with engines 25 horsepower (hp) and greater and that require such fleets to meet fleet average emissions standards for oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter, or, alternatively, to comply with best available control technology requirements for the vehicles in those fleets. This previous announcement occurred on October 7, 2008, at 72 FR 58385. By this notice EPA is announcing an extension of the written comment period from November 28, 2008 to December 19, 2008.

Stay of Effectiveness of Control Measure Regulating Dust Emissions at the Four Corners Power Plant; Navajo Nation

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking final action to stay the effectiveness of a control measure regulating dust emissions from certain operations that we promulgated in our Federal Implementation Plan for the Four Corners Power Plant located on the Navajo Nation. The control measure would take effect on November 5, 2008. On October 1, 2007, Arizona Public Service Company filed a Petition for Review claiming, inter alia, that EPA had not provided an adequate explanation for promulgating the control measure. In the litigation, EPA has agreed that the control measure should be remanded and vacated. EPA needs to complete this action staying the effectiveness of the control measure until the Court rules on the Petition, including the Petitioner's and EPA's requests to remand and vacate the control measure.

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Background Checks for Contractor

Thu, Nov 13 2008 11:00:00 GMT

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 four existing approved Information Collection Requests (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). These ICRs are scheduled to expire as follows: EPA ICR Numbers 2159.03 and 2183.03 are scheduled to expire on December 31, 2008. EPA ICR Numbers 1039.12 and 0246.10 are scheduled to expire on April 30, 2009. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific
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aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.