The Federal Register

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Renewable Fuel Standard Requirements for 2006

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action to interpret and clarify the 2006 default standard applicable under the Renewable Fuel Program set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Act requires that 2.78 volume percent of gasoline sold or dispensed to consumers in the U.S. in 2006 be renewable fuel if EPA does not promulgate comprehensive regulations to implement the Renewable Fuel Program by August 8, 2006. Given the short timeframe available and the need to provide certainty to the regulated community, the Agency is finalizing a limited set of regulations for the default standard for 2006 that will provide for collective compliance by refiners, blenders, and importers to meet the 2.78 volume percent requirement, with compliance determined by looking at the national pool of gasoline sold in 2006. The Agency will develop and promulgate the comprehensive program subsequent to this action.

Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Renewable Fuel Standard Requirements for 2006

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to interpret and clarify the 2006 default standard applicable under the Renewable Fuel Program set forth in the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The Act requires that 2.78 volume percent of gasoline sold or dispensed to consumers in the U.S. in 2006 be renewable fuel if EPA does not promulgate comprehensive regulations to implement the Renewable Fuel Program by August 8, 2006. Given the short timeframe available and the need to provide certainty to the regulated community, the Agency is proposing a limited set of regulations for the default standard for 2006 that will provide for collective compliance by refiners, blenders, and importers to meet the 2.78 volume percent requirement, with compliance determined by looking at the national pool of gasoline sold in 2006. The Agency will develop and promulgate the comprehensive program subsequent to this action.

Hexythiazox; Proposed Pesticide Tolerance

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This document proposes to establish tolerances for combined residues of hexythiazox (trans5(4chlorophenyl)Ncyclohexyl4
methyl2oxothiazolidine3carboxamide) and its metabolites containing the (4chlorophenyl)4methyl2oxo3
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thiazolidine moiety (expressed as parent) in or on grape; citrus fruit, crop group 10 (CA, AZ, TX only); citrus, oil; citrus, dried pulp; fruit, pome, group 11; apple, wet pomace; and cattle, sheep, goat, and horse meat byproducts under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Dec 30 2005 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 the Federal Register dated April 1, 2005 (70 FR 16815).
Draft EISs
EIS No. 20050328, ERP No. DFHWG40186LA, U.S. 90 Corridor, Proposed Interstate Highway 49 (I49) South Improvement from Raceland to the Davis Pond Diversion Canal, Section of Independent Utility 1 (SIU 1), Lafourche and St. Charles Parishes, LA.

Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project.

Rating LO.
EIS No. 20050359, ERP No. DNPSL61229AK, Denali National Park and Preserve, Draft South Denali Implementation Plan, MatanuskaSusitna Borough, AK.

Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action.

Rat

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 30 2005 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 12/19/2005 Through
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12/23/2005, pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20050537, Final EIS, AFS, CA, Ansel Adams and John Muir Wildernesses, Trail and Commercial Pack Stock Management,
Implementation, Inyo, Mono, Madera and Fresno Counties, CA, Wait Period Ends: 01/30/2006, Contact: Mary Beth Hennessy, 7608732448.
EIS No. 20050538, Draft EIS, AFS, CA, Horse Heli Project, Harvest Merchantable Timber, Thin Stands, Treat Fuels, and Conduct Associated Activities, Klamath National Forest, Oak Knoll Ranger District, Siskiyou County, CA. Comment Period Ends: 02/13/2006, Contact: Jan Ford 5308414501.
EIS No. 20050539, Draft EIS, GSA, CA, Andrade Port of Entry (POE) Improvements Proj

Meeting of the Ozone Transport Commission

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the 2006 Special Meeting of the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC). This OTC meeting will explore options available for reducing groundlevel ozone precursors in a multipollutant context.

Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for the Establishment of Regulations for Residues of the Fungicide Metiram in

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of November 30, 2005, concerning the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of metiram: a mixture of 5.2 parts by weight of ammoniates of ethylenebis(dithiocarbamato) zinc with 1 part by weight ethylenebis (dithiocarbamic acid) bimolecular and trimolecular cyclic anhydrosulfides and disulfides, calculated as zinc ethylenebisdithiocarbamate in or on imported grapes and bananas with a 30day public comment period. This document is extending the comment period for 20 days, from December 30, 2005 to January 19, 2006.

Notice of Filing of Pesticide Petitions for the Establishment of Regulations for Residues of the Fungicide Mancozeb in

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of November 30, 2005, concerning the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of mancozeb in or on almond nuts and hulls; broccoli, cabbage, lettuce and peppers; and imported oranges/mandarins with a 30day public comment period. This document is extending the comment period for 20 days, from December 30, 2005 to January 19, 2006.

Metaldehyde Risk Assessments; Notice of Availability and Risk Reduction Options

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's risk assessments, and related documents for the pesticide metaldehyde, and opens a public comment period on these documents. The public is encouraged to suggest risk management ideas or proposals to address the risks identified. EPA is developing a Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for metaldehyde through a modified, 4Phase 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.

Erioglaucine and Tartrazine Aquashade; Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide Aquashade, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the Aquashade docket. The dyes erioglaucine (Acid Blue 9 or FD&C Blue No. 1) and tartrazine (Acid Yellow 23 or FD&C Yellow No. 5), when combined, act as an aquatic algaecide/herbicide, commonly referred to by the trade name Aquashade. It can be used in natural or manmade ponds, lakes, fountains, fish farms, and fish hatcheries, and may be applied by both professional applicators and homeowners. EPA has reviewed Aquashade through a streamlined 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.

Ferbam Reregistration Eligibility Decision; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide ferbam, and opens a public comment period on this document. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the Ferbam Docket. Ferbam is registered for use as a fungicide on citrus, pome and stone fruits, cranberries, and tobacco. EPA has reviewed ferbam 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.

Proposed Settlement Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given of a proposed settlement to resolve claims against P.M. Northwest Inc., Shell Oil Company, and Texaco Inc. The proposed settlement concerns the federal government's past response costs at the PM Northwest Site, located on the Swinomish Indian Reservation, near Laconnor, Washington. The settlement requires the settling parties, PM Northwest Inc., Shell Oil Company, and Texaco Inc., to pay $170,000 to the Hazardous Substance Superfund.

Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

Fri, Dec 30 2005 11:00:00 GMT

Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a
premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from November 17, 2005 to December 7, 2005, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.