The Federal Register

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (Surface Coating) Operations

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action on amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for shipbuilding and ship repair (surface coating) operations (subpart II) promulgated on December 15, 1995 (60 FR 64330), under the authority of section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These direct final rule amendments close an unintended gap in the scope of activities subject to the NESHAP by amending the definition of ``ship'' to include all marine or freshwater vessels that are either (1) 20 meters or more in length regardless of the purpose for which the vessel is constructed or used, or (2) less than 20 meters in length and designed and built specifically for military or commercial purposes. All shipbuilding and ship repair coating operations performed on ``ships,'' as so defined, are subject to Subpart II if they take place at an ``affected source,'' as defined in 40 CFR 63.782. The only exception is that this NESHAP shall not be construed to apply to coating activ

Zeta-Cypermethrin; Pesticide Tolerance

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes a tolerance for residues of the insecticide zetacypermethrin, in or on almond, hulls; animal feed, nongrass, group 18, forage; animal feed, nongrass, group 18, hay; berry, group 13; cilantro, leaves; food/feed items (other than those covered by a higher tolerance as a result of use on growing crops) in food/feed handling establishments; fruit, pome, group 11; fruit, stone, group 12; grape; grass, forage, group 17; grass, hay, group 17; nut, tree, group 14; peanut; rapeseed; sunflower; sunflower, refined oil; turnip, greens; vegetable, cucurbit, group 9; and vegetable, root and tuber, group 1, except sugar beet. FMC Corporation and Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR4) requested this tolerance under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA).

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (Surface Coating) Operations

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

On December 15, 1995, EPA issued national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act for shipbuilding and ship repair (surface coating) operations (subpart II). The NESHAP requires existing and new major sources to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants to the extent achievable by the use of maximum achievable control technology. The proposal is intended to close an unintended gap in the scope of activities subject to the NESHAP by amending the definition of ``ship'' to include all marine or freshwater vessels that are either (1) 20 meters or more in length regardless of the purpose for which the vessel is constructed or used, or (2) less than 20 meters in length and designed and built specifically for military or commercial purposes. All shipbuilding and ship repair coating operations performed on ``ships,'' as so defined, are subject to subpart II if they take place at an ``affected source,'' as defined in 40 CFR 63.782. The only exc

Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments

Fri, Dec 29 2006 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 7, 2006 (71 FR 17845).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20060075, ERP No. DAFSJ6545800, WasatchCache National Forest Noxious Weed Treatment Program, Proposes to Treat Noxious Weeds 1.2 Million Acres of Wilderness and NonWilderness Areas, several counties, UT and Uinta County, WY.

Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about potential impacts to source and ground water. The Final EIS should include a monitoring and adaptive management program to assure that program objectives are met.
Rating EC2.
EIS No. 20060213, ERP No. DCGDB03013MA, Northeast Gat

Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability

Fri, Dec 29 2006 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 12/18/2006 through 12/22/2006 pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
EIS No. 20060526, Draft EIS, AFS, NM, Canadian River Tamarisk Control, Proposes to Control the Nonnative Invasive Species Tamarisk (also Known as salt cedar) Cibola National Forest, Canadian River, Harding and Mora Counties, New Mexico, Comment Period Ends: 02/12/2007, Contact: Keith Baker 5053463820
EIS No. 20060527, Final EIS, AFS, WI, Long Rail Vegetation and Transportation Management Project, Implementation, Eagle RiverFlorence Ranger District, ChequamegonNicolet National Forest, Florence and Forest Counties, WI, Wait Period Ends: 01/29/2007, Contact: Christine Brunner 7144792827 Ext 21
EIS No. 20060528, Final EIS, AFS, ID,

Board of Scientific Counselors, Executive Committee Meeting-- January 2007

Fri, Dec 29 2006 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.

Board of Scientific Counselors, Technology for Sustainability Subcommittee Meetings--Jan/Feb 2007

Fri, Dec 29 2006 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 two meetings (via conference call) of the Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC) Technology for Sustainability Subcommittee.

n-Alkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride and Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride Reregistration Eligibility Decisions;

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the pesticides nAlkyl Dimethyl Benzyl Ammonium Chloride (ADBAC) and Didecyl Dimethyl Ammonium Chloride (DDAC) and opens a public comment period on these documents. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the ADBAC and DDAC Dockets. ADBAC is an antimicrobial used in agricultural, food handling, commercial, institutional, industrial, residential and public access, medical settings and may be applied as a wood preservative. DDAC is an antimicrobial used in indoor and outdoor hard surfaces, eating utensils, laundry, carpets, agricultural tools and vehicles, egg shells, shoes, milking equipment and udders, humidifiers, medical instruments, human remains, ultrasonic tanks, reverse osmosis units, water storage tanks and may be applied as a wood preservative. EPA has reviewed ADBAC and DDAC through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the pu

A Review of the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Aeroallergens and Their Associated Effects

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is announcing a 30-day public comment period for the draft document titled, ``A Review of the Impact of Climate Variability and Change on Aeroallergens and Their Associated Effects.'' The draft document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development. The draft report surveys the current state of knowledge of the potential impacts of climate change and climate variability on aeroallergens in the United Statesincluding pollens, molds, and indoor allergensand their associated allergenic illnesses.

EPA is releasing this draft document solely for the purpose of pre dissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines. This document has not been formally disseminated by EPA. It does not represent and should not be construed to represent any Agency policy or determination. EPA will consider any public comments submitted in accordance with this notice when revising the document.

Pesticides; Draft Guidance for Pesticide Registrants on Use of Antimicrobial Pesticide Products in Heating,

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The Agency is reopening the comment period and seeking additional public comment on a draft Pesticide Registration Notice (PR Notice) entitled ``Use of Antimicrobial Pesticide Products in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Systems.'' PR Notices are issued by the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) to inform pesticide registrants and other interested persons about important policies, procedures, and registration related decisions, and serve to provide guidance to pesticide registrants and OPP personnel. This particular draft PR Notice would, once final, provide guidance to the registrants concerning EPAregistered sanitizer, disinfectant and other antimicrobial products whose labels bear general directions for use on or incorporation within hard, nonporous or porous surfaces, but which are not specifically registered for treatment of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems (HVAC&R).

Draft Toxicological Review of 2,2,4-Trimethylpentane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

The EPA is announcing a public comment period and an external peer review panel meeting to review the draft document titled, ``Toxicological Review of 2,2,4Trimethylpentane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)'' (NCEAS 2202), related to the human health assessment for 2,2,4
trimethylpentane. The document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA's Office of Research and Development.

Fort Ord Superfund Site; Proposed Notice of Administrative Order on Consent for Cleanup of Portions of the Former Fort

Fri, Dec 29 2006 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that a proposed Administrative Order on Consent (``Agreement'') concerning portions of the Fort Ord Superfund Site (``Site'') in Monterey, California has been negotiated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (``DTSC'') and the Fort Ord Reuse Authority (``Respondent'') subject to the final review and approval of the EPA, DTSC and the U.S. Department of Justice. The proposed Agreement concerns cleanup of portions of the Site pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. 9604, 9606 and 9622 (``CERCLA''). Pursuant to a Federal Facilities Agreement (``FFA''), the U.S. Army (``Army'') is required to perform the CERCLA response actions for the Site; however, the FFA will be amended to suspend the obligations of the Army to conduct those response actions that will be undertaken by the Respondent pursuant to the Agreement. The Army is preparing a Findin