The Federal Register

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

EPA Region VII announces the deletion of the John Deere Ottumwa Works Site (Site) from the NPL and requests public comment on this action. The NPL constitutes Appendix B of 40 CFR part 300 which is the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to Section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended (CERCLA). EPA and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) have determined that all appropriate response actions have been implemented and remedial actions conducted at the site to date remain protective of human health and the environment.

Effluent Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Source Performance Standards for the Commercial

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency promulgated regulations establishing effluent limitations and pretreatment standards for the Commercial Hazardous Waste Subcategory of the Waste Combustors Point Source Category. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on January 27, 2000. Due to a formatting error, the published text includes two references on the wrong line of text. Also, a formatting error caused part of Sec. 444.12(b)(1) to be misidentified as Sec. 444.12(b)(2). This document places the references in the correct location and removes the incorrect section identification.

Clean Air Act Reclassification; Nevada--Reno Planning Area; Particulate Matter of 10 Microns or Less (PM-10)

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

In this action EPA proposes to find that the Reno (Washoe County) Planning Area (RPA) has not attained the PM10 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by the Clean Air Act (CAA) mandated attainment date for moderate nonattainment areas. Section 188(c)(1) of the Act established an attainment date of no later than December 31, 1994 for areas classified as moderate nonattainment areas under section 107(d)(4)(B) of the CAA. This proposed finding is based on monitored air quality data for the PM10 NAAQS during the years 19921994. If EPA takes final action on this proposed finding, the RPA will be reclassified by operation of law as a serious nonattainment area under section 188(b)(2)(A) of the CAA.

National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region VII proposes to delete the John Deere Ottumwa Works site from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comment on this action. The NPL constitutes Appendix B to Part 300 of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), which EPA promulgated pursuant to Section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA), as amended. The EPA has determined that the site poses no significant threat to public health or the environment, as defined by CERCLA, and therefore, further remedial measures pursuant to CERCLA are not appropriate.

We are publishing this rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no dissenting comments. A detailed rationale for this approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no dissenting comments are received, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives dissenting co

Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Evaluations of Project XL Innovations

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit the following proposed Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Evaluations of Project XL Innovations (EPA ICR No. 1993.01). 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.

Acid Rain NOX Emission Reduction Program--Permit Modifications for Alternative Emission Limitations

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

Under Title IV of the Clean Air Act, EPA established the Acid Rain NOX Emission Reduction Program to reduce the adverse effects of acidic deposition. EPA adopted nitrogen oxides ( NOX) emission limits and issued permits to affected sources. EPA is issuing and requesting public comment on draft Acid Rain permit modifications. These permit modifications add new NOX emission limitations (i.e., Alternative Emission Limitations for NOX emissions for Phase I units in accordance with the Acid Rain Program regulations) to the permits. The Alternative Emission Limitations are less stringent than the standard limit for these type of units but are the minimum rate that the units can achieve during longterm dispatch operation with low NOX burners.

South Dakota State Plan for Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides; Notice of Approval

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

In the Federal Register of July 14, 2000, EPA issued a notice of intent to approve an amended South Dakota Plan for the certification of applicators of restricted use pesticides. In this notice EPA solicited comments from the public on the proposed action to approve the amended South Dakota Plan. The amended Certification Plan South Dakota submitted to EPA permitted the use of M44 Sodium Cyanide Devices by both commercial and private applicators to control coyotes (Canis latrans) that prey upon livestock and poultry. The amendment establishes new requirements for the training, certification, recertification, and recordkeeping of individuals that use M44 Sodium Cyanide Devices. No comments were received and EPA hereby approves the amended South Dakota Plan.

Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations

Wed, Nov 22 2000 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 a notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations.

Pesticides; Elimination of Phenol Resistance Testing for Antimicrobial Disinfectant and Sanitizer Pesticides

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

The Agency seeks public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice titled ``Elimination of Phenol Resistance Testing for Antimicrobial Disinfectant and Sanitizer Pesticides.'' This draft notice provides guidance to registrants concerning the discontinuation of phenol resistance testing as a part of efficacy testing for antimicrobial disinfectants and sanitizers.

Pesticides; Draft Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on Bee Precautionary Labeling

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

The Agency seeks public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice entitled ``Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on Bee Precautionary Labeling.'' This draft notice provides guidance to registrants and others concerning EPA's policy on bee labeling statements for pesticide products which are toxic to bees, such as honey bees, alfalfa leafcutting bees, alkali bees, and other native and nonindigenous pollinating insects that are important to crop production. The purpose of the proposed label changes is to help ensure that pesticide products used outdoors can be used without posing unnecessary risks of bee mortality. EPA believes that these revisions will make the labeling clearer and more easily understood by pesticide users and by regulatory officials who enforce label provisions.

Proposed Settlement Agreement, Clean Air Act

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby given of a proposed settlement agreement in the following case: Earth Island Institute v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Civ. No. 001065 (D.C. Cir.). This action was filed pursuant to section 307(b) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 7607(b), contesting EPA's final regulations for New Marine CompressionIgnition Engines at or Above 37kW. The final rules were issued under section 213(a)(3) of the Act and published at 64 FR 73300 (December 29, 1999).

Notice of Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation

Wed, Nov 22 2000 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, (``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 96019675, notice is hereby given that a proposed prospective purchaser agreement (``Purchaser Agreement'') associated with the Fischer & Porter Superfund Site in Warminster Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice and is now subject to public comment, after which the United States may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the Purchaser Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Purchaser Agreement would resolve certain potential EPA claims under Sections 106 and 107 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606, 9607, against Blue Marlin Associates (``Purchasers''). The settlement would require the Purchasers to, among other things, reimburse the Environmental Pr