Federal Register
Vol. 75, No. 33
Friday, February 19, 2010
Vol. 75, No. 33
Friday, February 19, 2010
There are 10 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - PR. EPA. Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
2. AIR - PR. EPA. Tier 2 Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Control Requirements; Request for comments on Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610 Review
3. WATER - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activity; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Information Collection Request for Application for Sustainable Water Leadership Program
4. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Draft Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In Support of the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
5. MI/TRANSPORT - ND. EPA. Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability; Includes: Final EIS, FHWA, MI, US-31 Holland to Grand Haven Project, Transportation Improvement to Reduce Traffic Congestation and Delay, Ottawa County
6. ENERGY/Efficiency - NM. DOE. Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster Initiative -- Joint Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement Information Session
7. ENERGY/NatGas - ND. DOD/ACOE. Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the State of Alaska's Proposed Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP) Natural Gas Transportation Pipeline
8. MI/TRANSPORT - ND. DOT/FHA. Environmental Impact Statement: Ottawa County, MI; Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the US-31 Holland to Grand Haven Project
9. ENERGY/Grid - ND. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Consumer Interface With the Smart Grid
10. LAND, WATER - ND. USDA. Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Conservation Reserve Program
CODES USED: THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.
REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES: AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT - Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
ANNOUNCEMENT 1
Subject: TOXICS - PR. EPA. Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 7428-7434]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 790
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894; FRL-8802-6]
RIN 2070-AJ59
Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to revise the procedures for developing
Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) to generate test data under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The main features of the ECA
process that EPA is proposing to change include when and how to
initiate negotiations and inserting a firm deadline at which
negotiations will terminate. EPA is also proposing to amend several
sections in 40 CFR part 790 to place the ECA provisions in one section
and the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) provisions in a separate
section, to make it clearer that there is one ECA negotiation procedure
applicable to all circumstances when an ECA would be appropriate and to
make conforming changes in other sections that reference the ECA
procedures.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894. The DCO is open from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are
only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Jessica Barkas, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 250-8880; e-mail
address: barkas.jessica@epa.gov.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 7428-7434]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 790
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894; FRL-8802-6]
RIN 2070-AJ59
Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to revise the procedures for developing
Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs) to generate test data under the
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The main features of the ECA
process that EPA is proposing to change include when and how to
initiate negotiations and inserting a firm deadline at which
negotiations will terminate. EPA is also proposing to amend several
sections in 40 CFR part 790 to place the ECA provisions in one section
and the Interagency Testing Committee (ITC) provisions in a separate
section, to make it clearer that there is one ECA negotiation procedure
applicable to all circumstances when an ECA would be appropriate and to
make conforming changes in other sections that reference the ECA
procedures.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894, by one of the following methods:
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894. The DCO is open from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The
telephone number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are
only accepted during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Jessica Barkas, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 250-8880; e-mail
address: barkas.jessica@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: AIR - PR. EPA. Tier 2 Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards and Gasoline Sulfur Control Requirements; Request for comments on Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610 Review
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 7426-7428]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 80, 85, and 86
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0052; FRL-9113-8]
RIN 2060-AI23; 2060-AQ12
Tier 2 Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards
and Gasoline Sulfur Control Requirements (Section 610 Review)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for comments on Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610
Review.
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SUMMARY: On February 10, 2000 (65 FR 6698), EPA published emission
standards for light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks requiring
vehicle manufacturers to reduce tailpipe emissions. Specifically, EPA
sought to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and non-methane
hydrocarbons, pollutants which contribute to ozone pollution. The
rulemaking also required oil refiners to limit the sulfur content of
the gasoline they produce. Sulfur in gasoline has a detrimental impact
on catalyst performance and the sulfur requirements have enabled the
introduction of advanced technology emission control systems on motor
vehicles.
Pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, EPA is
now initiating a review of this rule to determine if the provisions
related to small entities should be continued without change, or should
be rescinded or amended to minimize adverse economic impacts on small
entities.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0052, by one of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
E-mail: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov.
Fax: 202-566-9744.
Mail: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0052, Environmental
Protection Agency, Mail code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
Hand Delivery: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0052,
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tad Wysor, Office of Transportation
and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental
Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
telephone number: (734) 214-4332; fax number (734) 214-4816; e-mail
address: wysor.tad@epa.gov, or Assessment and Standards Division
Hotline; telephone number (734) 214-4636; e-mail address
asdinfo@epa.gov.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 7426-7428]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 80, 85, and 86
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0052; FRL-9113-8]
RIN 2060-AI23; 2060-AQ12
Tier 2 Light-Duty Vehicle and Light-Duty Truck Emission Standards
and Gasoline Sulfur Control Requirements (Section 610 Review)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Request for comments on Regulatory Flexibility Act Section 610
Review.
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SUMMARY: On February 10, 2000 (65 FR 6698), EPA published emission
standards for light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks requiring
vehicle manufacturers to reduce tailpipe emissions. Specifically, EPA
sought to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides and non-methane
hydrocarbons, pollutants which contribute to ozone pollution. The
rulemaking also required oil refiners to limit the sulfur content of
the gasoline they produce. Sulfur in gasoline has a detrimental impact
on catalyst performance and the sulfur requirements have enabled the
introduction of advanced technology emission control systems on motor
vehicles.
Pursuant to Section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, EPA is
now initiating a review of this rule to determine if the provisions
related to small entities should be continued without change, or should
be rescinded or amended to minimize adverse economic impacts on small
entities.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 22, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0052, by one of the following methods:
submitting comments.
Protection Agency, Mail code 2822T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460.
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tad Wysor, Office of Transportation
and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental
Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105;
telephone number: (734) 214-4332; fax number (734) 214-4816; e-mail
address: wysor.tad@epa.gov, or Assessment and Standards Division
Hotline; telephone number (734) 214-4636; e-mail address
asdinfo@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: WATER - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activity; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Information Collection Request for Application for
Sustainable Water Leadership Program
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7475-7477]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OW-2003--0064, FRL-9113-9; EPA ICR 1287.10, OMB Control Number
2040-0101]
Agency Information Collection Activity; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Information Collection Request for Application for
Sustainable Water Leadership Program
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: 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 update an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 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.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 20, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OW-2003-0064, by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions
for submitting comments.
E-mail: ow-docket@epa.gov (Identify Docket ID number EPA-
HQ-OW-2003-0064, in the subject line)
Mail: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency,
Mailcode: 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Please include a total of three copies.
Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Gwaltney, Municipal Support
Division, Office of Wastewater Management, OWM Mail Code: 4204M,
Environmental Protection Agency, Room 7111--EPA East, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-2340; e-
mail address: gwaltney.gregory@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 7475-7477]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OW-2003--0064, FRL-9113-9; EPA ICR 1287.10, OMB Control Number
2040-0101]
Agency Information Collection Activity; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Information Collection Request for Application for
Sustainable Water Leadership Program
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: 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 update an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). 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.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before April 20, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OW-2003-0064, by one of the following methods:
for submitting comments.
HQ-OW-2003-0064, in the subject line)
Mailcode: 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Please include a total of three copies.
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Such deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special
arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Gwaltney, Municipal Support
Division, Office of Wastewater Management, OWM Mail Code: 4204M,
Environmental Protection Agency, Room 7111--EPA East, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-2340; e-
mail address: gwaltney.gregory@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Draft Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In Support of the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System
(IRIS)
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7477-7479]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9113-7; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2010-0123]
Draft Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In Support of
the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System
(IRIS)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing a 60-day public comment period for the 2010
draft document titled, ``Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In
Support of the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' (EPA/635/R-10/001). The draft document was prepared by
the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the
EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD). The Toxicological
Review of Inorganic Arsenic was submitted to the EPA's Science Advisory
Board (SAB) for external peer review in 2005. The SAB completed its
review and submitted its final report to the EPA Administrator in June
2007 (see EPA-SAB-07-008 at www.epa.gov/sab). EPA revised the
Toxicological Review in response to the SAB comments. A detailed
account of the SAB (2007) recommendations and EPA's response is
provided in Appendix A of the 2010 draft Toxicological Review of
Inorganic Arsenic.
EPA has now submitted the 2010 draft Toxicological Review to the
SAB for a focused peer review of EPA's responses to key SAB (2007)
recommendations. EPA is also seeking a focused review by the public on
EPA's interpretation and implementation of key SAB (2007) external peer
review recommendations. The public comment period and SAB review are
separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested
parties to comment on the document. SAB's peer review meeting will be
announced in a separate Federal Register notice. EPA intends to forward
the public comments that are submitted in accordance with this notice
to the SAB peer review panel prior to the meeting for their
consideration. However, because of the timing of the SAB's peer review
meeting, EPA can only guarantee that those comments submitted by March 26, 2010, in response to this Federal Register notice will be provided to the SAB
panel prior to the SAB meeting. Comments received after March 26 will
still be provided to the SAB panel and will inform the Agency's
revision of the draft assessment, but EPA cannot guarantee that the
panel will have them prior to the peer review meeting. In addition, EPA
cannot grant any requests for an extension of the comment period
because of the scheduled SAB peer review meeting. When finalizing the
Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic, EPA intends to consider any
public comments that EPA receives in accordance with this notice.
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.
DATES: The public comment period begins February 19, 2010, and ends
April 20, 2010. Comments should be in writing and must be received by
EPA by April 20, 2010.
EPA can only guarantee that those comments submitted by March 26,
2010, in response to this Federal Register notice will be provided to
the SAB panel prior to the SAB meeting. Comments received after March
26 will still be provided to the SAB panel and will inform the Agency's
revision of the draft assessment, but EPA cannot guarantee that the
panel will have them prior to the peer review meeting.
ADDRESSES: The draft ``Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In
Support of the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' is available primarily via the Internet on the NCEA
home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://
www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited number of paper copies are available from
the Information Management Team (Address: Information Management Team,
National Center for Environmental Assessment (Mail Code: 8601P), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-
8691). If you are requesting a paper copy, please provide your name,
mailing address, and the document title.
Comments may be submitted electronically via http://
www.regulations.gov, by e-mail, by mail, by facsimile, or by hand
delivery/courier. Please follow the detailed instructions provided in
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on submitting comments
to the docket, please contact the Office of Environmental Information
(OEI) Docket (Mail Code: 2822T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202-566-
1752; facsimile: 202-566-1753; or e-mail: ORD.Docket@epa.gov.
If you have questions about the document, please contact Reeder
Sams, National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), U.S. EPA,
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, B243-01, Durham, NC 27711; telephone: 919-
541-0661; facsimile: 919-541-0245; or e-mail: sams.reeder@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 7477-7479]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9113-7; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2010-0123]
Draft Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In Support of
the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System
(IRIS)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: EPA is announcing a 60-day public comment period for the 2010
draft document titled, ``Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In
Support of the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' (EPA/635/R-10/001). The draft document was prepared by
the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the
EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD). The Toxicological
Review of Inorganic Arsenic was submitted to the EPA's Science Advisory
Board (SAB) for external peer review in 2005. The SAB completed its
review and submitted its final report to the EPA Administrator in June
2007 (see EPA-SAB-07-008 at www.epa.gov/sab). EPA revised the
Toxicological Review in response to the SAB comments. A detailed
account of the SAB (2007) recommendations and EPA's response is
provided in Appendix A of the 2010 draft Toxicological Review of
Inorganic Arsenic.
EPA has now submitted the 2010 draft Toxicological Review to the
SAB for a focused peer review of EPA's responses to key SAB (2007)
recommendations. EPA is also seeking a focused review by the public on
EPA's interpretation and implementation of key SAB (2007) external peer
review recommendations. The public comment period and SAB review are
separate processes that provide opportunities for all interested
parties to comment on the document. SAB's peer review meeting will be
announced in a separate Federal Register notice. EPA intends to forward
the public comments that are submitted in accordance with this notice
to the SAB peer review panel prior to the meeting for their
consideration. However, because of the timing of the SAB's peer review
meeting, EPA can only guarantee that those comments submitted by March 26, 2010, in response to this Federal Register notice will be provided to the SAB
panel prior to the SAB meeting. Comments received after March 26 will
still be provided to the SAB panel and will inform the Agency's
revision of the draft assessment, but EPA cannot guarantee that the
panel will have them prior to the peer review meeting. In addition, EPA
cannot grant any requests for an extension of the comment period
because of the scheduled SAB peer review meeting. When finalizing the
Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic, EPA intends to consider any
public comments that EPA receives in accordance with this notice.
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.
DATES: The public comment period begins February 19, 2010, and ends
April 20, 2010. Comments should be in writing and must be received by
EPA by April 20, 2010.
EPA can only guarantee that those comments submitted by March 26,
2010, in response to this Federal Register notice will be provided to
the SAB panel prior to the SAB meeting. Comments received after March
26 will still be provided to the SAB panel and will inform the Agency's
revision of the draft assessment, but EPA cannot guarantee that the
panel will have them prior to the peer review meeting.
ADDRESSES: The draft ``Toxicological Review of Inorganic Arsenic: In
Support of the Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information
System (IRIS)'' is available primarily via the Internet on the NCEA
home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://
www.epa.gov/ncea. A limited number of paper copies are available from
the Information Management Team (Address: Information Management Team,
National Center for Environmental Assessment (Mail Code: 8601P), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 703-347-8561; facsimile: 703-347-
8691). If you are requesting a paper copy, please provide your name,
mailing address, and the document title.
Comments may be submitted electronically via http://
www.regulations.gov, by e-mail, by mail, by facsimile, or by hand
delivery/courier. Please follow the detailed instructions provided in
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information on submitting comments
to the docket, please contact the Office of Environmental Information
(OEI) Docket (Mail Code: 2822T), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202-566-
1752; facsimile: 202-566-1753; or e-mail: ORD.Docket@epa.gov.
If you have questions about the document, please contact Reeder
Sams, National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), U.S. EPA,
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, B243-01, Durham, NC 27711; telephone: 919-
541-0661; facsimile: 919-541-0245; or e-mail: sams.reeder@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: MI/TRANSPORT - ND. EPA. Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability; Includes: Final EIS, FHWA, MI, US-31 Holland to Grand Haven Project, Transportation Improvement to Reduce Traffic Congestation and Delay, Ottawa County
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7479-7480]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-8988-2]
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information (202) 564-1399 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.
Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 02/01/2010 through 02/12/2010.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
Notice
In accordance with Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA is
required to make its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies
public. Historically, EPA has met this mandate by publishing weekly
notices of availability of EPA comments, which includes a brief summary
of EPA's comment letters, in the Federal Register. Since February 2008,
EPA has been including its comment letters on EISs on its Web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html. Including the entire
EIS comment letters on the Web site satisfies the Section 309(a)
requirement to make EPA's comments on EISs available to the public.
Accordingly, after March 31, 2010, EPA will discontinue the publication
of this notice of availability of EPA comments in the Federal Register.
Federal Offices in Washington, DC, were closed because of inclement
weather from February 8-11, 2010. Accordingly the Notice of
Availability for the Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
filed 02/01/2010 through 02/05/2010 was not published in the Federal
Register on February 12, 2010.
[Notices]
[Page 7479-7480]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[ER-FRL-8988-2]
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General
Information (202) 564-1399 or http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/.
Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
Filed 02/01/2010 through 02/12/2010.
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.
Notice
In accordance with Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA is
required to make its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies
public. Historically, EPA has met this mandate by publishing weekly
notices of availability of EPA comments, which includes a brief summary
of EPA's comment letters, in the Federal Register. Since February 2008,
EPA has been including its comment letters on EISs on its Web site at:
http://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/eisdata.html. Including the entire
EIS comment letters on the Web site satisfies the Section 309(a)
requirement to make EPA's comments on EISs available to the public.
Accordingly, after March 31, 2010, EPA will discontinue the publication
of this notice of availability of EPA comments in the Federal Register.
Federal Offices in Washington, DC, were closed because of inclement
weather from February 8-11, 2010. Accordingly the Notice of
Availability for the Weekly Receipt of Environmental Impact Statements
filed 02/01/2010 through 02/05/2010 was not published in the Federal
Register on February 12, 2010.
[Includes] EIS No. 20100041, Final EIS, FHWA, MI, US-31 Holland to Grand Haven
Project, Transportation Improvement to Reduce Traffic Congestation and
Delay, Ottawa County, MI, Wait Period Ends: 03/22/2010, Contact: David
T. Williams 517-702-1820.
Project, Transportation Improvement to Reduce Traffic Congestation and
Delay, Ottawa County, MI, Wait Period Ends: 03/22/2010, Contact: David
T. Williams 517-702-1820.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: ENERGY/Efficiency - NM. DOE. Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster Initiative -- Joint Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement Information Session
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7464-7465]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster
Initiative--Joint Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement Information
Session
AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Notice of public meeting and webcast.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a conference and webcast for potential
applicants and other interested parties to learn about the Joint
Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (see http://
www.energy.gov/hubs/eric.htm) issued on February 8, 2010, titled the
Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster
Initiative. A single proposal submitted by a consortium of applicants
will be funded at a total of up to $129.7 million over 5 years to
foster a regional innovation cluster focused on innovation in energy
efficient building technologies and systems design. The DOE funded
Energy Efficient Building Systems Design Hub (the ``Hub'') will serve
as a centerpiece of the regional innovation cluster (the ``Energy
Regional Innovation Cluster'' or ``E-RIC'') and will work to
disseminate new technologies into the local marketplace and share best
practices with the public and private sectors. By linking researchers
in the Hub with local businesses and supporting specialized workforce
education and training in the area, the E-RIC will create an
economically dynamic region focused on energy efficient buildings
technologies and systems design. The Hub, one of three Energy
Innovation Hubs to be created by the DOE in Fiscal Year 2010, will
bring together a multidisciplinary team of researchers ideally working
under one roof to conduct high-risk, high-reward research that
overcomes technology challenges through approaches that span basic
research to engineering development to commercialization readiness. The
Hub will work with key partners funded by EDA, NIST, SBA, DOL, ED and
NSF to foster the Energy Regional Innovation Cluster and leverage the
collective resources and expertise of the seven federal agencies
involved. At this public meeting, representatives from these agencies
will discuss the goals and requirements of the joint FOA and answer any
questions. To attend the conference or participate in the webcast,
please go to http://www.energy.gov/hubs/apply.htm and follow the link
to the information session site. Please identify your affiliation and
state whether you will attend the in-person conference or participate
in the webcast.
DATES: Monday, February 22, 2010, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Registration begins
at 9 a.m.)
ADDRESSES: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Amphitheater (Concourse Level--closest to Pennsylvania Ave entrance),
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Gatten at
MGatten@smithbucklin.com.
[Notices]
[Page 7464-7465]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster
Initiative--Joint Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement Information
Session
AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE).
ACTION: Notice of public meeting and webcast.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a conference and webcast for potential
applicants and other interested parties to learn about the Joint
Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (see http://
www.energy.gov/hubs/eric.htm) issued on February 8, 2010, titled the
Energy Efficient Building Systems Regional Innovation Cluster
Initiative. A single proposal submitted by a consortium of applicants
will be funded at a total of up to $129.7 million over 5 years to
foster a regional innovation cluster focused on innovation in energy
efficient building technologies and systems design. The DOE funded
Energy Efficient Building Systems Design Hub (the ``Hub'') will serve
as a centerpiece of the regional innovation cluster (the ``Energy
Regional Innovation Cluster'' or ``E-RIC'') and will work to
disseminate new technologies into the local marketplace and share best
practices with the public and private sectors. By linking researchers
in the Hub with local businesses and supporting specialized workforce
education and training in the area, the E-RIC will create an
economically dynamic region focused on energy efficient buildings
technologies and systems design. The Hub, one of three Energy
Innovation Hubs to be created by the DOE in Fiscal Year 2010, will
bring together a multidisciplinary team of researchers ideally working
under one roof to conduct high-risk, high-reward research that
overcomes technology challenges through approaches that span basic
research to engineering development to commercialization readiness. The
Hub will work with key partners funded by EDA, NIST, SBA, DOL, ED and
NSF to foster the Energy Regional Innovation Cluster and leverage the
collective resources and expertise of the seven federal agencies
involved. At this public meeting, representatives from these agencies
will discuss the goals and requirements of the joint FOA and answer any
questions. To attend the conference or participate in the webcast,
please go to http://www.energy.gov/hubs/apply.htm and follow the link
to the information session site. Please identify your affiliation and
state whether you will attend the in-person conference or participate
in the webcast.
DATES: Monday, February 22, 2010, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Registration begins
at 9 a.m.)
ADDRESSES: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Amphitheater (Concourse Level--closest to Pennsylvania Ave entrance),
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Gatten at
MGatten@smithbucklin.com.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: ENERGY/NatGas - ND. DOD/ACOE. Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the State of Alaska's Proposed Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP) Natural Gas Transportation Pipeline
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7452]
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
for the State of Alaska's Proposed Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP)
Natural Gas Transportation Pipeline
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of Intent; Extension of scoping period.
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SUMMARY: In December 4, 2009, issue of the Federal Register (74 FR
63736), the Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps),
published a Notice of Intent to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) to identify and analyze the potential impacts
associated with the construction of the proposed Alaska Stand Alone
Pipeline (ASAP) natural gas transportation pipeline. In that notice,
the Alaska District stated that the scoping period would end on
February 5, 2010. In response to several requests, the Alaska District
has decided to extend the scoping period to March 8, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action
and the DEIS can be answered by: Ms. Serena Sweet, Regulatory Division,
telephone: (907) 753-2819, toll free in AK: (800) 478-2712, fax: (907)
753-5567, e-mail: serena.e.sweet@usace.army.mil, or mail: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, CEPOA-RD, Post Office Box 6898, Elmendorf AFB,
Alaska 99506-0898. Additional information may be obtained at http://
www.asapeis.com.
[Notices]
[Page 7452]
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Intent To Prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
for the State of Alaska's Proposed Alaska Stand Alone Pipeline (ASAP)
Natural Gas Transportation Pipeline
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of Intent; Extension of scoping period.
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SUMMARY: In December 4, 2009, issue of the Federal Register (74 FR
63736), the Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps),
published a Notice of Intent to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact
Statement (DEIS) to identify and analyze the potential impacts
associated with the construction of the proposed Alaska Stand Alone
Pipeline (ASAP) natural gas transportation pipeline. In that notice,
the Alaska District stated that the scoping period would end on
February 5, 2010. In response to several requests, the Alaska District
has decided to extend the scoping period to March 8, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions about the proposed action
and the DEIS can be answered by: Ms. Serena Sweet, Regulatory Division,
telephone: (907) 753-2819, toll free in AK: (800) 478-2712, fax: (907)
753-5567, e-mail: serena.e.sweet@usace.army.mil, or mail: U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, CEPOA-RD, Post Office Box 6898, Elmendorf AFB,
Alaska 99506-0898. Additional information may be obtained at http://
www.asapeis.com.
ANNOUNCEMENT 8
Subject: MI/TRANSPORT - ND. DOT/FHA. Environmental Impact Statement: Ottawa County, MI; Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the US-31 Holland to Grand Haven Project
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7536-7537]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Ottawa County, MI
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS) for the US-31 Holland to Grand Haven Project.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the US-31 Holland to Grand
Haven Project. This action is pursuant to the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq, as amended and the
Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508).
The FEIS identifies the Preferred Alternative which proposes
improvements to US-31 from East Lakewood Boulevard north to Quincy
Street, in Holland; and from south of Franklin Street north to north of
Jackson Street in Grand Haven. The new M-231
route would be constructed west of 120th Avenue, from M-45 (Lake
Michigan Drive) north to the I-96/M-104 interchange, including a new
crossing of the Grand River; improvements to M-104, near I-96; new
ramps at the I-96/M-231 interchange; and improvements to the I-96/112th
Avenue interchange.
The project is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. The FEIS
summarizes the planning basis, the process used to determine the
Preferred Alternative and associated impacts, describes the anticipated
environmental impacts and proposed mitigation, and addresses comments
received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
DATES: Any comments should be received on or before March 22, 2010. The
FEIS is available for public review during a 30-day waiting period per
23 CFR 771.127. To ensure your comments are considered, submit your
comments on or before March 22, 2010. FHWA cannot issue the Record of
Decision (ROD) any sooner than 30 days after publication of the final
EIS notice in the Federal Register (currently scheduled to be published
on February 19, 2010). The ROD will present the basis for the decision
as specified in 40 CFR 1505.2, and summarize any mitigation measures
that will be incorporated in the project. Substantive comments received
by March 22nd that address new concerns or fatal flaws in the FEIS's
analysis will be responded to in the ROD.
ADDRESSES: 1. Document Availability: Copies of the FEIS are available
for public inspection and review at the following locations:
Fruitport Branch Library, 47 West Park St., Fruitport.
Herrick Public Library, 300 S. River Ave., Holland.
Howard Miller Public Library, 14 S. Church St., Zeeland.
Loutit Library, 407 Columbus St., Grand Haven.
Norton Shores Branch Library, 705 Seminole Rd., Norton
Shores.
Warner Baird District Library, 123 Exchange St., Spring
Lake.
Robinson Township Hall, 12010 120th Ave., Grand Haven.
Crockery Township, 17431 112th Ave., Nunica.
Holland Township, 353 N. 120th Ave., Holland.
City of Holland, 270 S. River Ave., Holland.
City of Grand Haven, 519 Washington Ave., Grand Haven.
Grand Haven Township, 13300 168th Ave., Grand Haven.
Macatawa Area Coordinating Council, 301 Douglas Ave.,
Holland.
Ottawa County Planning & Grants Office, 12220 Fillmore
St., Rm. 170, West Olive.
MDOT Grand Region Office, 1420 Front St., Grand Rapids.
MDOT Muskegon Transportation Service Center, 2225 Olthoff
Dr., Muskegon.
MDOT Grand Rapids Transportation Service Center, 2060
Leonard St., N.E., Grand Rapids.
MDOT Bureau of Transportation Planning, 425 W. Ottawa St.,
Lansing.
The document also may be viewed and commented on at: http://
www.michigan.gov/mdotstudies.
Copies of the FEIS may be requested from Bob Parsons (Public
Involvement and Hearings Officer) at the Michigan Department of
Transportation, 425 W. Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI 48909
or by calling (517) 373-9534.
2. Comments: Send any comments on the FEIS to the Michigan
Department of Transportation, c/o Bob Parsons (Public Involvement and
Hearings Officer), 425 W. Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI
48909; Fax: (517) 373-9255; or e-mail: parsonsb@michigan.gov.
Information regarding this proposed action is available in alternative
formats upon request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Hepfer, Area Engineer at FHWA
Michigan Division, 315 W. Allegan Street, Room 201; Lansing, MI 48933;
by phone at (517) 702-1847, or email at Ruth.Hepfer@dot.gov.
David Williams, Environmental Program Manager, FHWA Michigan
Division, 315 W. Allegan Street, Room 201; Lansing, MI 48933; by phone
at (517) 702-1820; or email at David.Williams@dot.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 7536-7537]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Impact Statement: Ottawa County, MI
AGENCY: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), U.S. DOT.
ACTION: Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS) for the US-31 Holland to Grand Haven Project.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of the Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the US-31 Holland to Grand
Haven Project. This action is pursuant to the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq, as amended and the
Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR Parts 1500-1508).
The FEIS identifies the Preferred Alternative which proposes
improvements to US-31 from East Lakewood Boulevard north to Quincy
Street, in Holland; and from south of Franklin Street north to north of
Jackson Street in Grand Haven. The new M-231
route would be constructed west of 120th Avenue, from M-45 (Lake
Michigan Drive) north to the I-96/M-104 interchange, including a new
crossing of the Grand River; improvements to M-104, near I-96; new
ramps at the I-96/M-231 interchange; and improvements to the I-96/112th
Avenue interchange.
The project is located in Ottawa County, Michigan. The FEIS
summarizes the planning basis, the process used to determine the
Preferred Alternative and associated impacts, describes the anticipated
environmental impacts and proposed mitigation, and addresses comments
received on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement.
DATES: Any comments should be received on or before March 22, 2010. The
FEIS is available for public review during a 30-day waiting period per
23 CFR 771.127. To ensure your comments are considered, submit your
comments on or before March 22, 2010. FHWA cannot issue the Record of
Decision (ROD) any sooner than 30 days after publication of the final
EIS notice in the Federal Register (currently scheduled to be published
on February 19, 2010). The ROD will present the basis for the decision
as specified in 40 CFR 1505.2, and summarize any mitigation measures
that will be incorporated in the project. Substantive comments received
by March 22nd that address new concerns or fatal flaws in the FEIS's
analysis will be responded to in the ROD.
ADDRESSES: 1. Document Availability: Copies of the FEIS are available
for public inspection and review at the following locations:
Shores.
Lake.
Holland.
St., Rm. 170, West Olive.
Dr., Muskegon.
Leonard St., N.E., Grand Rapids.
Lansing.
The document also may be viewed and commented on at: http://
www.michigan.gov/mdotstudies.
Copies of the FEIS may be requested from Bob Parsons (Public
Involvement and Hearings Officer) at the Michigan Department of
Transportation, 425 W. Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI 48909
or by calling (517) 373-9534.
2. Comments: Send any comments on the FEIS to the Michigan
Department of Transportation, c/o Bob Parsons (Public Involvement and
Hearings Officer), 425 W. Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI
48909; Fax: (517) 373-9255; or e-mail: parsonsb@michigan.gov.
Information regarding this proposed action is available in alternative
formats upon request.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ruth Hepfer, Area Engineer at FHWA
Michigan Division, 315 W. Allegan Street, Room 201; Lansing, MI 48933;
by phone at (517) 702-1847, or email at Ruth.Hepfer@dot.gov.
David Williams, Environmental Program Manager, FHWA Michigan
Division, 315 W. Allegan Street, Room 201; Lansing, MI 48933; by phone
at (517) 702-1820; or email at David.Williams@dot.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 9
Subject: ENERGY/Grid - ND. Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Consumer Interface With the Smart Grid
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7526-7528]
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Consumer Interface With the Smart Grid
AGENCY: Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive
Office of the President.
ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: With this notice, the Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP) within the Executive Office of the President requests input from
the public regarding the consumer interface with the Smart Grid. This
Request for Information (RFI) will be active from February 23, 2010 to
March 12, 2010. Respondents are invited to respond online via the Smart
Grid Forum at http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/, or may submit responses
via electronic mail. Electronic mail responses will be re-posted on the
online forum.
DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. EST on March 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by one of the following methods:
Smart Grid Forum: http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/.
Via E-mail: smartgrid@ostp.gov.
Mail: Office of Science and Technology Policy, Attn: Open
Government Recommendations, 725 17th Street, Washington, DC 20502.
Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available
to the public online or by alternative means. For this reason, please
do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature,
such as sensitive personal information or proprietary information. If
you submit an e-mail comment, your e-mail address will be captured
automatically and included as part of the comment that is placed in the
public docket and made available on the Internet.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kevin Hurst, Assistant Director
for Energy Technology, Office of Science and Technology Policy,
Executive Office of the President, Attn: Open Government, 725 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20502, 202-456-7116.
[Notices]
[Page 7526-7528]
OFFICE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Consumer Interface With the Smart Grid
AGENCY: Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive
Office of the President.
ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.
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SUMMARY: With this notice, the Office of Science and Technology Policy
(OSTP) within the Executive Office of the President requests input from
the public regarding the consumer interface with the Smart Grid. This
Request for Information (RFI) will be active from February 23, 2010 to
March 12, 2010. Respondents are invited to respond online via the Smart
Grid Forum at http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/, or may submit responses
via electronic mail. Electronic mail responses will be re-posted on the
online forum.
DATES: Comments must be received by 5 p.m. EST on March 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments by one of the following methods:
Smart Grid Forum: http://www.nist.gov/smartgrid/.
Via E-mail: smartgrid@ostp.gov.
Mail: Office of Science and Technology Policy, Attn: Open
Government Recommendations, 725 17th Street, Washington, DC 20502.
Comments submitted in response to this notice may be made available
to the public online or by alternative means. For this reason, please
do not include in your comments information of a confidential nature,
such as sensitive personal information or proprietary information. If
you submit an e-mail comment, your e-mail address will be captured
automatically and included as part of the comment that is placed in the
public docket and made available on the Internet.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kevin Hurst, Assistant Director
for Energy Technology, Office of Science and Technology Policy,
Executive Office of the President, Attn: Open Government, 725 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20502, 202-456-7116.
ANNOUNCEMENT 10
Subject: LAND, WATER - ND. USDA. Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Conservation Reserve Program
[Federal Register: February 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 33)]
[Notices]
[Page 7438-7440]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Commodity Credit Corporation
Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement for the Conservation Reserve Program
AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA) and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that the Farm Service Agency (FSA), on
behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), has completed a Draft
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to examine the
potential environmental consequences associated with implementing
changes to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) required by the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill), and assist in
developing new regulations. FSA is requesting comments on the Draft
SEIS.
DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by April 5, 2010.
ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this Draft SEIS. In your
comments, include the volume, date, and page number of this issue of
the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following
methods:
E-Mail: CRPcomments@tecinc.com.
Online: Go to the Web site at http://public.geo-
marine.com. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Fax: (757) 594-1469.
Mail: CRP SEIS, c/o TEC, 11817 Canon Blvd., Suite 300,
Newport News, VA 23606.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver comments to the above
address.
Comments may be inspected in the Office of the Director, CEPD, FSA,
USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 4709 South Building,
Washington, DC, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except holidays. A copy of the Draft SEIS is available through the FSA
home page at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/
webapp?area=home&subject=ecrc&topic=nep-cd or at http://public.geo-
marine.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Ponish, National Environmental
Compliance Manager, USDA, FSA, CEPD, Stop 0513, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513, (202) 720-6853, or e-mail:
matthew.ponish@wdc.usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape,
etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD).
[Notices]
[Page 7438-7440]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Farm Service Agency
Commodity Credit Corporation
Notice of Availability of the Draft Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement for the Conservation Reserve Program
AGENCY: Commodity Credit Corporation and Farm Service Agency, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability (NOA) and request for comments.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that the Farm Service Agency (FSA), on
behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), has completed a Draft
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to examine the
potential environmental consequences associated with implementing
changes to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) required by the Food,
Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill), and assist in
developing new regulations. FSA is requesting comments on the Draft
SEIS.
DATES: We will consider comments that we receive by April 5, 2010.
ADDRESSES: We invite you to submit comments on this Draft SEIS. In your
comments, include the volume, date, and page number of this issue of
the Federal Register. You may submit comments by any of the following
methods:
marine.com. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Newport News, VA 23606.
address.
Comments may be inspected in the Office of the Director, CEPD, FSA,
USDA, 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Room 4709 South Building,
Washington, DC, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except holidays. A copy of the Draft SEIS is available through the FSA
home page at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/
webapp?area=home&subject=ecrc&topic=nep-cd or at http://public.geo-
marine.com.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Matthew Ponish, National Environmental
Compliance Manager, USDA, FSA, CEPD, Stop 0513, 1400 Independence Ave.,
SW., Washington, DC 20250-0513, (202) 720-6853, or e-mail:
matthew.ponish@wdc.usda.gov. Persons with disabilities who require
alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audio tape,
etc.) should contact the USDA Target Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD).
