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Federal Register
Vol. 72, No. 181
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Vol. 72, No. 181
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
There are 19 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - FR. EPA. Inert Ingredient: Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance for amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-octenylbutanedioate and for amylopectin, hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate
2. TOXICS - FR. EPA. Ethoprop; Pesticide Tolerances
3. TOXICS - FR. EPA. 2,4-D, Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, DCPA, Desmedipham, Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Metolachlor, Phorate, Sethoxydim, Terbufos, Tetrachlorvinphos, and Triallate; Tolerance Actions
4. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Biobor Registration Review; Antimicrobial Pesticide Docket Opened for Review and Comment
5. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Trichoderma Species and Linalool Final Registration Review Decision; Notice of Availability
6. CLIMATE, WATER - NM. EPA. Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee Meeting
7. TOXICS/Radiation - NM. EPA. Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards
8. WATER - NM. EPA. Meeting On Options For NPDES Program Management Information Proposed Rule
9. DRINK - PR. DHHS/Food and Drug Administration. Beverages; Bottled Water
10. LAND - FR. USDA/Forest Service. Predecisional Administrative Review Process for Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects Authorized Under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003
11. LAND - ND. USDA/. Determination of Substantial Overriding Public Interest for Extending Certain Timber Sale Contracts
12. LAND - ND. USDA/Forest Service. Forest Certification and Its Implications for America's National Forests
13. LAND - NM. USDA/Forest Service. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
14. ALL - ND. USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service. Notice of Proposed Changes to the Natural Resources Conservation Service's National Handbook of Conservation Practices
15. WATER - FR. DHS/Coast Guard. Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) and OPA 90 Limits of Liability (Vessels and Deepwater Ports)
16. ENERGY - NM. DOE. Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
17. ENERGY - NM. DOE. Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee
18. MI/TOXICS - ND. EPA. Pre-Renovation Education Program; State of Michigan Authorization Application
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 - FR. EPA. Inert Ingredient: Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance for amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-octenylbutanedioate and for amylopectin, hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53721-53725]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0791; FRL-8374-1]
Inert Ingredient: Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
for amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-octenylbutanedioate and for
amylopectin, hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of
a tolerance for residues of amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-
octenylbutanedioate (CAS Reg. No. 113894-85-2) and for amylopectin,
hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate (CAS Reg. No. 125109-81-1) when used
in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing
solutions) under 40 CFR 180.940(a), and when used in accordance with
good agricultural or manufacturing practice under 40 CFR 180.950. The
petitioner, Lewis & Harrison, LLC, on behalf of Alco Chemical,
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 amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-octenylbutanedioate and
amylopectin, hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate.
DATES: This regulation is effective September 17, 2008. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 17, 2008,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0791. To access the
electronic docket, go to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced
Search,'' then ``Docket Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where
indicated and select the ``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on
the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access
available documents. All documents in the docket are listed in the
docket index available in regulations.gov. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either in the electronic docket at http://
www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP
Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.),
2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket Facility is open from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Samek, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 347-8825; e-mail address: samek.karen@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53721-53725]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0791; FRL-8374-1]
Inert Ingredient: Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
for amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-octenylbutanedioate and for
amylopectin, hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes exemptions from the requirement of
a tolerance for residues of amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-
octenylbutanedioate (CAS Reg. No. 113894-85-2) and for amylopectin,
hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate (CAS Reg. No. 125109-81-1) when used
in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface sanitizing
solutions) under 40 CFR 180.940(a), and when used in accordance with
good agricultural or manufacturing practice under 40 CFR 180.950. The
petitioner, Lewis & Harrison, LLC, on behalf of Alco Chemical,
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 amylopectin, acid-hydrolyzed, 1-octenylbutanedioate and
amylopectin, hydrogen 1-octadecenylbutanedioate.
DATES: This regulation is effective September 17, 2008. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 17, 2008,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0791. To access the
electronic docket, go to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced
Search,'' then ``Docket Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where
indicated and select the ``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on
the regulations.gov website to view the docket index or access
available documents. All documents in the docket are listed in the
docket index available in regulations.gov. Although listed in the
index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., Confidential
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either in the electronic docket at http://
www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP
Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.),
2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket Facility is open from
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Karen Samek, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 347-8825; e-mail address: samek.karen@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: TOXICS - FR. EPA. Ethoprop; Pesticide Tolerances
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53725-53732]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0894; FRL-8382-6]
Ethoprop; Pesticide Tolerances
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of
ethoprop in or on hop, dried cones; peppermint, tops; and spearmint,
tops. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these
tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
DATES: This regulation is effective September 17, 2008. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 17, 2008,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0894. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Stanton, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 305-5218; e-mail address: stanton.susan@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53725-53732]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0894; FRL-8382-6]
Ethoprop; Pesticide Tolerances
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of
ethoprop in or on hop, dried cones; peppermint, tops; and spearmint,
tops. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these
tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
DATES: This regulation is effective September 17, 2008. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 17, 2008,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0894. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Stanton, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 305-5218; e-mail address: stanton.susan@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: TOXICS - FR. EPA. 2,4-D, Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, DCPA, Desmedipham, Dimethoate, Fenamiphos, Metolachlor, Phorate, Sethoxydim, Terbufos, Tetrachlorvinphos, and Triallate; Tolerance Actions
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53732-53742]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0674; FRL-8375-2]
2,4-D, Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, DCPA, Desmedipham, Dimethoate,
Fenamiphos, Metolachlor, Phorate, Sethoxydim, Terbufos,
Tetrachlorvinphos, and Triallate; Tolerance Actions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is revoking certain tolerances for the herbicides
metolachlor and sethoxydim and the insecticides chlorpyrifos,
dimethoate, fenamiphos, terbufos, and tetrachlorvinphos. Also, EPA is
modifying certain tolerances for the herbicides 2,4-D, DCPA,
desmedipham, metolachlor, sethoxydim, and triallate and the
insecticides chlorpyrifos, dimethoate, fenamiphos, phorate, and
tetrachlorvinphos. In addition, EPA is establishing new tolerances for
the herbicides bensulide, metolachlor, and sethoxydim and the
insecticide chlorpyrifos. The regulatory actions finalized in this
document are in follow-up to the Agency's reregistration program under
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and
tolerance reassessment program under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), section 408(q).
DATES: This regulation is effective September 17, 2008. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 17, 2008,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0674. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Smith, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-0048; e-mail
address: smith.jane-scott@epa.gov@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53732-53742]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0674; FRL-8375-2]
2,4-D, Bensulide, Chlorpyrifos, DCPA, Desmedipham, Dimethoate,
Fenamiphos, Metolachlor, Phorate, Sethoxydim, Terbufos,
Tetrachlorvinphos, and Triallate; Tolerance Actions
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: EPA is revoking certain tolerances for the herbicides
metolachlor and sethoxydim and the insecticides chlorpyrifos,
dimethoate, fenamiphos, terbufos, and tetrachlorvinphos. Also, EPA is
modifying certain tolerances for the herbicides 2,4-D, DCPA,
desmedipham, metolachlor, sethoxydim, and triallate and the
insecticides chlorpyrifos, dimethoate, fenamiphos, phorate, and
tetrachlorvinphos. In addition, EPA is establishing new tolerances for
the herbicides bensulide, metolachlor, and sethoxydim and the
insecticide chlorpyrifos. The regulatory actions finalized in this
document are in follow-up to the Agency's reregistration program under
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and
tolerance reassessment program under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), section 408(q).
DATES: This regulation is effective September 17, 2008. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before November 17, 2008,
and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40
CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0674. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPP Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac
Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The Docket
Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jane Smith, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 308-0048; e-mail
address: smith.jane-scott@epa.gov@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Biobor Registration Review; Antimicrobial Pesticide Docket Opened for Review and Comment
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53861-53863]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0453; FRL-8381-6]
Biobor Registration Review; Antimicrobial Pesticide Docket Opened
for Review and Comment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has established a registration review docket for the
pesticide listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is
opening the public comment period for this registration review.
Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations
to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory
standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its
intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health
or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information
that will assist the public in understanding the types of information
and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of
registration reviews. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by the docket identification
(ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the
table in Unit III.A., by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P),
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information
contact: The Chemical Review Manager identified in the table in Unit
III.A. for the pesticide of interest.
For general information contact: Kevin Costello, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-5026; fax
number: (703) 308-8090; e-mail address: costello.kevin @epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 53861-53863]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2008-0453; FRL-8381-6]
Biobor Registration Review; Antimicrobial Pesticide Docket Opened
for Review and Comment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has established a registration review docket for the
pesticide listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is
opening the public comment period for this registration review.
Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations
to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory
standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its
intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health
or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information
that will assist the public in understanding the types of information
and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of
registration reviews. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each
pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other
knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by the docket identification
(ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the
table in Unit III.A., by one of the following methods:
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South
Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only
accepted during the Docket Facility's normal hours of operation (8:30
a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays).
Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed
information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For pesticide specific information
contact: The Chemical Review Manager identified in the table in Unit
III.A. for the pesticide of interest.
For general information contact: Kevin Costello, Special Review and
Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (703) 305-5026; fax
number: (703) 308-8090; e-mail address: costello.kevin @epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Trichoderma Species and Linalool Final Registration Review Decision; Notice of Availability
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53863-53864]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0037; FRL-8382-1]
Trichoderma Species and Linalool Final Registration Review
Decision; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final
registration review decisions for the pesticides Trichoderma species
(case 6050) and Linalool (case 6058). Registration review is EPA's
periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each
pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration,
that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without
unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment.
Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's
registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge,
including its effects on human health and the environment.
ADDRESSES: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov
website to view the docket index or access available documents.
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either in the electronic docket at http://
www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP
Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.),
2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this
Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the
biopesticides included in this document, contact the specific
Regulatory contact, as identified in the Table in Unit II.A. for the
pesticide of interest. The mailing address and additional contact
information is Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division,
(7511P); Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 308-8712; fax number: (703) 308-7026.
For general questions on the registration review program, contact,
Kevin Costello Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P),
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 305-5026; fax number: (703) 308-8090; e-mail address:
costello.kevin@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 53863-53864]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2007-0037; FRL-8382-1]
Trichoderma Species and Linalool Final Registration Review
Decision; Notice of Availability
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final
registration review decisions for the pesticides Trichoderma species
(case 6050) and Linalool (case 6058). Registration review is EPA's
periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each
pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration,
that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without
unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment.
Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's
registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge,
including its effects on human health and the environment.
ADDRESSES: All documents in the docket are listed in the docket index
available in regulations.gov. To access the electronic docket, go to
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, select ``Advanced Search,'' then ``Docket
Search.'' Insert the docket ID number where indicated and select the
``Submit'' button. Follow the instructions on the regulations.gov
website to view the docket index or access available documents.
Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly
available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted
material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available
only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are
available either in the electronic docket at http://
www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the OPP
Regulatory Public Docket in Rm. S-4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.),
2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this
Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703)
305-5805.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information about the
biopesticides included in this document, contact the specific
Regulatory contact, as identified in the Table in Unit II.A. for the
pesticide of interest. The mailing address and additional contact
information is Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division,
(7511P); Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 308-8712; fax number: (703) 308-7026.
For general questions on the registration review program, contact,
Kevin Costello Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P),
Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703) 305-5026; fax number: (703) 308-8090; e-mail address:
costello.kevin@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: CLIMATE, WATER - NM. EPA. Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee Meeting
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53864-53865]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8716-7]
Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), EPA
gives notice of a public meeting of the Coastal Elevations and Sea
Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC).
DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008, from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m., although the meeting may be adjourned prior to this
time if the committee has completed its business. Registration will
begin at 8:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Washington
National Airport Hotel, 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Fitzgerald, Designated Federal
Officer, Climate Change Division, Mail Code 6207J, Office of
Atmospheric Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; e-mail address:
Fitzgerald.jack@epa.gov, telephone number (202) 343-9336, fax: (202)
343-2337.
[Notices]
[Page 53864-53865]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8716-7]
Coastal Elevations and Sea Level Rise Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), EPA
gives notice of a public meeting of the Coastal Elevations and Sea
Level Rise Advisory Committee (CESLAC).
DATES: The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008, from 9
a.m. to 5 p.m., although the meeting may be adjourned prior to this
time if the committee has completed its business. Registration will
begin at 8:30 a.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Crowne Plaza Washington
National Airport Hotel, 1480 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jack Fitzgerald, Designated Federal
Officer, Climate Change Division, Mail Code 6207J, Office of
Atmospheric Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; e-mail address:
Fitzgerald.jack@epa.gov, telephone number (202) 343-9336, fax: (202)
343-2337.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: TOXICS/Radiation - NM. EPA. Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53865]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8716-6]
Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on
Radiation Standards
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a meeting
of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS)
on October 1, 2008, in Washington, DC. The purpose of ISCORS is to
foster early resolution and coordination of regulatory issues
associated with radiation standards. Agencies represented as members of
ISCORS include the following: EPA; Nuclear Regulatory Commission;
Department of Energy; Department of Defense; Department of
Transportation; Department of Homeland Security; Department of Labor's
Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and the Department of
Health and Human Services. ISCORS meeting observer agencies include the
Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of Management and
Budget, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, as well as
representatives from both the States of Illinois and Pennsylvania.
ISCORS maintains several objectives: Facilitate a consensus on
allowable levels of radiation risk to the public and workers; promote
consistent and scientifically sound risk assessment and risk management
approaches in setting and implementing standards for occupational and
public protection from ionizing radiation; promote completeness and
coherence of Federal standards for radiation protection; and identify
interagency radiation protection issues and coordinate their
resolution. ISCORS meetings include presentations by the chairs of the
subcommittees and discussions of current radiation protection issues.
Committee meetings normally involve pre-decisional intra-governmental
discussions and, as such, are normally not open for observation by
members of the public or media. One of the four ISCORS meetings each
year is open to all interested members of the public. There will be
time on the agenda for members of the public to provide comments.
Summaries of previous ISCORS meetings are available at the ISCORS Web
site, http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.iscors.org. The final agenda for the October 2008
meeting will be posted on the Web site shortly before the meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held on October 1, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The ISCORS meeting will be held in Room 1153 of the EPA East
building at 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Attendees are required to present a photo ID such as a government
agency photo identification badge or valid driver's license. Visitors
and their belongings will be screened by EPA security guards. Visitors
must sign the visitors log at the security desk and will be issued a
visitors badge by the security guards to gain access to the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marisa Savoy, Radiation Protection
Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mailcode 6608J,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone 202-343-9237; fax 202-343-2302; e-mail
address savoy.marisa@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 53865]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8716-6]
Notice of Public Meeting of the Interagency Steering Committee on
Radiation Standards
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host a meeting
of the Interagency Steering Committee on Radiation Standards (ISCORS)
on October 1, 2008, in Washington, DC. The purpose of ISCORS is to
foster early resolution and coordination of regulatory issues
associated with radiation standards. Agencies represented as members of
ISCORS include the following: EPA; Nuclear Regulatory Commission;
Department of Energy; Department of Defense; Department of
Transportation; Department of Homeland Security; Department of Labor's
Occupational Safety and Health Administration; and the Department of
Health and Human Services. ISCORS meeting observer agencies include the
Office of Science and Technology Policy, Office of Management and
Budget, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, as well as
representatives from both the States of Illinois and Pennsylvania.
ISCORS maintains several objectives: Facilitate a consensus on
allowable levels of radiation risk to the public and workers; promote
consistent and scientifically sound risk assessment and risk management
approaches in setting and implementing standards for occupational and
public protection from ionizing radiation; promote completeness and
coherence of Federal standards for radiation protection; and identify
interagency radiation protection issues and coordinate their
resolution. ISCORS meetings include presentations by the chairs of the
subcommittees and discussions of current radiation protection issues.
Committee meetings normally involve pre-decisional intra-governmental
discussions and, as such, are normally not open for observation by
members of the public or media. One of the four ISCORS meetings each
year is open to all interested members of the public. There will be
time on the agenda for members of the public to provide comments.
Summaries of previous ISCORS meetings are available at the ISCORS Web
site, http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.iscors.org. The final agenda for the October 2008
meeting will be posted on the Web site shortly before the meeting.
DATES: The meeting will be held on October 1, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The ISCORS meeting will be held in Room 1153 of the EPA East
building at 1201 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Attendees are required to present a photo ID such as a government
agency photo identification badge or valid driver's license. Visitors
and their belongings will be screened by EPA security guards. Visitors
must sign the visitors log at the security desk and will be issued a
visitors badge by the security guards to gain access to the meeting.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marisa Savoy, Radiation Protection
Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mailcode 6608J,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone 202-343-9237; fax 202-343-2302; e-mail
address savoy.marisa@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 8
Subject: WATER - NM. EPA. Meeting On Options For NPDES Program Management Information Proposed Rule
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53865-53866]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8717-1]
NPDES Program Management Information Rule
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives
notice of a meeting to discuss the NPDES Program Management Information
Rule. This meeting will be a session at which EPA will present possible
options for the proposed rule. The purpose of this meeting is to give
interested parties an opportunity to discuss the proposed rule options
and to provide EPA comments on the presented options.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting location is EPA East Room 1153, 1201
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Participants may call
into the meeting at 1-866-212-1875, access code: 835325.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Spath at 202-565-0016 or
spath.lauren@epa.gov. Please reply by September 30, 2008 if you plan on
calling in or attending this meeting.
[Notices]
[Page 53865-53866]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8717-1]
NPDES Program Management Information Rule
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives
notice of a meeting to discuss the NPDES Program Management Information
Rule. This meeting will be a session at which EPA will present possible
options for the proposed rule. The purpose of this meeting is to give
interested parties an opportunity to discuss the proposed rule options
and to provide EPA comments on the presented options.
DATES: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 from 1
p.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: The meeting location is EPA East Room 1153, 1201
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Participants may call
into the meeting at 1-866-212-1875, access code: 835325
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Spath at 202-565-0016 or
calling in or attending this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENT 9
Subject: DRINK - PR. DHHS/Food and Drug Administration. Beverages; Bottled Water
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 53775-53793]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Parts 129 and 165
[Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0446]
Beverages; Bottled Water
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend
its bottled water regulations to require that source water, which is
currently subject to weekly microbiological testing, be tested
specifically for total coliform as is done for finished bottled water
products. Further, FDA is proposing that if any coliform organisms are
detected in source water or finished bottled water products, bottled
water manufacturers would be required to test for the bacterium
Escherichia coli (E. coli), an indicator of fecal contamination. FDA
also is proposing to amend the adulteration provision of the bottled
water standard to reflect the possibility
of adulteration caused by the presence of filth. Bottled water
containing E. coli would be considered adulterated, and source water
containing E. coli would not be considered to be of a safe, sanitary
quality and would be prohibited from use in the production of bottled
water. In addition, this rule would require bottlers to rectify or
eliminate the source of E. coli contamination in source water and keep
records of such actions. Existing regulatory provisions would require
bottled water manufacturers to keep records of new testing required by
this rule. FDA tentatively concludes that this proposed rule, if
finalized, will ensure that FDA's standards for the minimum quality of
bottled water, as affected by fecal contamination, will be no less
protective of the public health than those set by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for public drinking water.
DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the proposed rule by
November 17, 2008. Submit comments on information collection issues
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 by October 17, 2008 (see the
``Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995'' section of this document). See
section XI of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document
for the proposed effective date of the final rule based on the proposed
rule.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FDA-2008-
N-0446, by any of the following methods, except that comments on
information collection issues under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
must be submitted to the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) (see the ``Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995'' section of this document).
Electronic Submissions
Submit electronic comments in the following way:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Written Submissions
Submit written submissions in the following ways:
Fax: 301-827-6870.
Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper, disk, or CD-ROM
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
To ensure more timely processing of comments, FDA is no longer
accepting comments submitted to the agency by e-mail. FDA encourages
you to continue to submit electronic comments by using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal, as described previously in the ADDRESSES portion of
this document under Electronic Submissions.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received may be
posted without change to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov, including any
personal information provided. For additional information on submitting
comments, see the ``Comments'' heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this document.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov and insert the
docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of
Dockets Management, Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Posnick Robin, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-317), Food and Drug Administration,
5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-1639.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 53775-53793]
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Parts 129 and 165
[Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0446]
Beverages; Bottled Water
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing to amend
its bottled water regulations to require that source water, which is
currently subject to weekly microbiological testing, be tested
specifically for total coliform as is done for finished bottled water
products. Further, FDA is proposing that if any coliform organisms are
detected in source water or finished bottled water products, bottled
water manufacturers would be required to test for the bacterium
Escherichia coli (E. coli), an indicator of fecal contamination. FDA
also is proposing to amend the adulteration provision of the bottled
water standard to reflect the possibility
of adulteration caused by the presence of filth. Bottled water
containing E. coli would be considered adulterated, and source water
containing E. coli would not be considered to be of a safe, sanitary
quality and would be prohibited from use in the production of bottled
water. In addition, this rule would require bottlers to rectify or
eliminate the source of E. coli contamination in source water and keep
records of such actions. Existing regulatory provisions would require
bottled water manufacturers to keep records of new testing required by
this rule. FDA tentatively concludes that this proposed rule, if
finalized, will ensure that FDA's standards for the minimum quality of
bottled water, as affected by fecal contamination, will be no less
protective of the public health than those set by the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) for public drinking water.
DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the proposed rule by
November 17, 2008. Submit comments on information collection issues
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 by October 17, 2008 (see the
``Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995'' section of this document). See
section XI of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document
for the proposed effective date of the final rule based on the proposed
rule.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by Docket No. FDA-2008-
N-0446, by any of the following methods, except that comments on
information collection issues under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995
must be submitted to the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) (see the ``Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995'' section of this document).
Electronic Submissions
Submit electronic comments in the following way:
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Written Submissions
Submit written submissions in the following ways:
submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug
Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
To ensure more timely processing of comments, FDA is no longer
accepting comments submitted to the agency by e-mail. FDA encourages
you to continue to submit electronic comments by using the Federal
eRulemaking Portal, as described previously in the ADDRESSES portion of
this document under Electronic Submissions.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number for this rulemaking. All comments received may be
posted without change to
personal information provided. For additional information on submitting
comments, see the ``Comments'' heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
section of this document.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov and insert the
docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts and/or go to the Division of
Dockets Management, Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane,
rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lauren Posnick Robin, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-317), Food and Drug Administration,
5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-1639.
ANNOUNCEMENT 10
Subject: LAND - FR. USDA/Forest Service. Predecisional Administrative Review Process for Hazardous Fuel Reduction Projects Authorized Under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53705-53716]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
36 CFR Parts 215 and 218
RIN 0596-AC15
Predecisional Administrative Review Process for Hazardous Fuel
Reduction Projects Authorized Under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act
of 2003
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document makes final the interim rule that was published
on January 9, 2004, with minor changes to both parts 215 and 218. This
rule establishes a process by which the public may file objections to
seek administrative review of proposed hazardous fuel reduction
projects authorized by the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003
(HFRA), Public Law 108-148. Section 105 of the act directs the
Secretary of Agriculture to publish final regulations following public
comment on the interim final regulations. This final rule refines the
HFRA objection procedures based on public comment and agency experience
applying the interim final rule. These changes add clarity to the
procedural direction, describe authorized hazardous fuel reduction
projects not subject to objection, clarify notification requirements,
clarify the eligibility criteria for who may file an objection, provide
for the incorporation of certain documents into objections by
reference, and clarify how timeliness of objection filing will be
determined.
DATE: Effective Date: This rule is effective October 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The Forest Service objection procedures for proposed
hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the HFRA are set out in
36 CFR part 218, which is available electronically on the World Wide
Web at http://www.fs.fed.us/objections/objections_related.php#app_
work . Single paper copies are available by contacting Kevin Lawrence,
Forest Service-USDA, Ecosystem Management Coordination Staff (Mail Stop
1104), 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-1104.
Additional information can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/
applit/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director for Appeals and
Litigation Deborah Beighley at (202) 205-1277 or Appeal Specialist
Kevin Lawrence at (202) 205-2613. Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf may call the Federal Information Relay Service at
1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53705-53716]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
36 CFR Parts 215 and 218
RIN 0596-AC15
Predecisional Administrative Review Process for Hazardous Fuel
Reduction Projects Authorized Under the Healthy Forests Restoration Act
of 2003
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document makes final the interim rule that was published
on January 9, 2004, with minor changes to both parts 215 and 218. This
rule establishes a process by which the public may file objections to
seek administrative review of proposed hazardous fuel reduction
projects authorized by the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003
(HFRA), Public Law 108-148. Section 105 of the act directs the
Secretary of Agriculture to publish final regulations following public
comment on the interim final regulations. This final rule refines the
HFRA objection procedures based on public comment and agency experience
applying the interim final rule. These changes add clarity to the
procedural direction, describe authorized hazardous fuel reduction
projects not subject to objection, clarify notification requirements,
clarify the eligibility criteria for who may file an objection, provide
for the incorporation of certain documents into objections by
reference, and clarify how timeliness of objection filing will be
determined.
DATE: Effective Date: This rule is effective October 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The Forest Service objection procedures for proposed
hazardous fuel reduction projects authorized by the HFRA are set out in
36 CFR part 218, which is available electronically on the World Wide
Web at http://www.fs.fed.us/objections/objections_related.php#app_
work . Single paper copies are available by contacting Kevin Lawrence,
Forest Service-USDA, Ecosystem Management Coordination Staff (Mail Stop
1104), 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250-1104.
Additional information can be found at http://www.fs.fed.us/emc/
applit/.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Assistant Director for Appeals and
Litigation Deborah Beighley at (202) 205-1277 or Appeal Specialist
Kevin Lawrence at (202) 205-2613. Individuals who use telecommunication
devices for the deaf may call the Federal Information Relay Service at
1-800-877-8339 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday
through Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENT 11
Subject: LAND - ND. USDA/. Determination of Substantial Overriding Public Interest for Extending Certain Timber Sale Contracts
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53817-53820]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Determination of Substantial Overriding Public Interest for
Extending Certain Timber Sale Contracts
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Determination of Substantial Overriding Public
Interest.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 472a(c) of the National Forest Management
Act of 1976 (NFMA), and the authority delegated at 7 CFR 2.20, the
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment
has determined that the substantial overriding public interest (SOPI)
justifies the use of market-related contract term adjustments (MRCTA)
to extend beyond 10 years, certain existing green timber sale contracts
tied to Softwood Lumber index0811 and Hardwood Lumber index
0812 that were awarded prior to January 1, 2007. This SOPI
determination is based on the sustained drastic reduction in softwood
lumber prices since 2004 and the more recent hardwood lumber decline.
DATES: The determination was made on September 10, 2008 by the Under
Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lathrop Smith, Forest Management
Staff, (202) 205-0858 or Richard Fitzgerald, Forest Management Staff
(202) 205-1753; 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Mailstop 1103, Washington,
DC 20250-1103.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
[Notices]
[Page 53817-53820]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Determination of Substantial Overriding Public Interest for
Extending Certain Timber Sale Contracts
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Determination of Substantial Overriding Public
Interest.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 472a(c) of the National Forest Management
Act of 1976 (NFMA), and the authority delegated at 7 CFR 2.20, the
Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment
has determined that the substantial overriding public interest (SOPI)
justifies the use of market-related contract term adjustments (MRCTA)
to extend beyond 10 years, certain existing green timber sale contracts
tied to Softwood Lumber index
determination is based on the sustained drastic reduction in softwood
lumber prices since 2004 and the more recent hardwood lumber decline.
DATES: The determination was made on September 10, 2008 by the Under
Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lathrop Smith, Forest Management
Staff, (202) 205-0858 or Richard Fitzgerald, Forest Management Staff
(202) 205-1753; 1400 Independence Ave., SW., Mailstop 1103, Washington,
DC 20250-1103.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENT 12
Subject: LAND - ND. USDA/Forest Service. Forest Certification and Its Implications for America's National Forests
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53820-53823]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Certification and Its Implications for America's National
Forests
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The USDA, Forest Service is seeking comments on forest
certification and its implications for America's national forests. This
Federal Register notice is to serve as a formal public solicitation of
views on the question of National Forest System certification and its
implications, if national forest lands were to become certified under
one or both of the two major certification systems being used in the
United States. The U.S. Forest Service, which manages 193 million
acres, or approximately eight percent of the nation's land, believes
that it is important to better understand the implications of third-
party certification of National Forest System (NFS) lands and, in 2005,
began exploring independent, third party certification as a potential
option. To this end, the Forest Service initiated the National Forest
Certification Study, which resulted in the report, ``National Forest
Certification Study: An Evaluation of the Application of Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Standards on Five National Forests.'' This report documents the study
in which third-party auditors evaluated current forest management
practices on five national forest units using the existing
certification standards of two certification programs, Sustainable
Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Recognizing that the Forest Service has not decided whether it will
seek certification, public outreach and discussion is requested to
obtain public and stakeholder views on the National Forest
Certification Study and its associated report, as well as the potential
implications of NFS certification in general before determining how to
proceed.
In addition to comments on the National Forest Certification Study,
the Forest Service is particularly interested in public views on the
following questions:
1. What are your general views on the implications of independent,
third party certification of NFS lands?
2. Would certification improve the management of national forests?
3. Could certification make it more difficult to achieve national
forest management goals?
4. What questions would certification be able to answer, and what
needs would it be able to meet, on national forest lands?
5. Are there key questions or needs that certification would be
unable or poorly suited to address?
6. Would independent, third party certification be an appropriate
or effective tool, given the unique role of national forests? Or,
because of that unique role, would certification be particularly
inappropriate or ineffective?
Detailed information about the NFS Certification Study is available
on the following Web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/projects/
forestcertification/index.shtml.
DATES: Comments must be received, in writing, on or before November 17,
2008. Comments received after that date will be considered to the
extent praticable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Doug
[[Page 53821]]
MacCleery, USDA Forest Service (FM), 201 14th St. SW., Mailstop: 1103,
Washington, DC 20024. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to
dmaccleery@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (202) 205-1045.
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and
copying. The public may inspect comments received at the above address.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (202) 205-1745 to facilitate
entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug MacCleery, Forest Management,
(202) 205-1745, dmaccleery@fs.fed.us. Additional information concerning
Forest Service certification may be obtained on the Internet at http://
www.fs.fed.us/projects/forestcertification/index.shtml.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
[Notices]
[Page 53820-53823]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Forest Certification and Its Implications for America's National
Forests
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice; request for comment.
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SUMMARY: The USDA, Forest Service is seeking comments on forest
certification and its implications for America's national forests. This
Federal Register notice is to serve as a formal public solicitation of
views on the question of National Forest System certification and its
implications, if national forest lands were to become certified under
one or both of the two major certification systems being used in the
United States. The U.S. Forest Service, which manages 193 million
acres, or approximately eight percent of the nation's land, believes
that it is important to better understand the implications of third-
party certification of National Forest System (NFS) lands and, in 2005,
began exploring independent, third party certification as a potential
option. To this end, the Forest Service initiated the National Forest
Certification Study, which resulted in the report, ``National Forest
Certification Study: An Evaluation of the Application of Forest
Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI)
Standards on Five National Forests.'' This report documents the study
in which third-party auditors evaluated current forest management
practices on five national forest units using the existing
certification standards of two certification programs, Sustainable
Forestry Initiative (SFI) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).
Recognizing that the Forest Service has not decided whether it will
seek certification, public outreach and discussion is requested to
obtain public and stakeholder views on the National Forest
Certification Study and its associated report, as well as the potential
implications of NFS certification in general before determining how to
proceed.
In addition to comments on the National Forest Certification Study,
the Forest Service is particularly interested in public views on the
following questions:
1. What are your general views on the implications of independent,
third party certification of NFS lands?
2. Would certification improve the management of national forests?
3. Could certification make it more difficult to achieve national
forest management goals?
4. What questions would certification be able to answer, and what
needs would it be able to meet, on national forest lands?
5. Are there key questions or needs that certification would be
unable or poorly suited to address?
6. Would independent, third party certification be an appropriate
or effective tool, given the unique role of national forests? Or,
because of that unique role, would certification be particularly
inappropriate or ineffective?
Detailed information about the NFS Certification Study is available
on the following Web site: http://www.fs.fed.us/projects/
forestcertification/index.shtml.
DATES: Comments must be received, in writing, on or before November 17,
2008. Comments received after that date will be considered to the
extent praticable.
ADDRESSES: Comments concerning this notice should be addressed to Doug
[[Page 53821]]
MacCleery, USDA Forest Service (FM), 201 14th St. SW., Mailstop: 1103,
Washington, DC 20024. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to
dmaccleery@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to (202) 205-1045.
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and
copying. The public may inspect comments received at the above address.
Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to (202) 205-1745 to facilitate
entry to the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Doug MacCleery, Forest Management,
(202) 205-1745, dmaccleery@fs.fed.us. Additional information concerning
Forest Service certification may be obtained on the Internet at http://
www.fs.fed.us/projects/forestcertification/index.shtml.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENT 13
Subject: LAND - NM. USDA/Forest Service. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53846]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
will meet in San Diego, California, October 14-16, 2008. The purpose of
the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community
forestry and hear public input related to urban and community forestry.
DATES: The meeting will be held on October 14-16, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the San Diego Marriott, Mission
Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108. Written comments
concerning this meeting should be addressed to Nancy Stremple,
Executive Staff to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory
Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS-1151,
Washington, DC 20250-1151. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to
nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202-690-5792.
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and
copying. The public may inspect comments received at 201 14th St., SW.,
Yates Building (1 Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151. Visitors
are encouraged to call ahead to 202-205-1054 to facilitate entry into
the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff, or
Robert Prather, Staff Assistant to National Urban and Community
Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1
Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151, phone 202-205-1054.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
[Notices]
[Page 53846]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
will meet in San Diego, California, October 14-16, 2008. The purpose of
the meeting is to discuss emerging issues in urban and community
forestry and hear public input related to urban and community forestry.
DATES: The meeting will be held on October 14-16, 2008, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the San Diego Marriott, Mission
Valley, 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108. Written comments
concerning this meeting should be addressed to Nancy Stremple,
Executive Staff to National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory
Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1 Central) MS-1151,
Washington, DC 20250-1151. Comments may also be sent via e-mail to
nstremple@fs.fed.us, or via facsimile to 202-690-5792.
All comments, including names and addresses when provided, are
placed in the record and are available for public inspection and
copying. The public may inspect comments received at 201 14th St., SW.,
Yates Building (1 Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151. Visitors
are encouraged to call ahead to 202-205-1054 to facilitate entry into
the building.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy Stremple, Executive Staff, or
Robert Prather, Staff Assistant to National Urban and Community
Forestry Advisory Council, 201 14th St., SW., Yates Building (1
Central) MS-1151, Washington, DC 20250-1151, phone 202-205-1054.
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339
between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through
Friday.
ANNOUNCEMENT 14
Subject: ALL - ND. USDA/Natural Resources Conservation Service. Notice of Proposed Changes to the Natural Resources Conservation Service's National Handbook of Conservation Practices
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53846-53847]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of Proposed Changes to the Natural Resources Conservation
Service's National Handbook of Conservation Practices
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Handbook of Conservation
Practices for public review and comment.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue a
series of revised conservation practice standards in its National
Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Deep
Tillage (Code 324); Waste Transfer (Code 634); and, Road/Trail/Landing
Closure and Treatment (Code 654). NRCS State Conservationists who
choose to adopt these practices for use within their States will
incorporate them into Section IV of their respective electronic Field
Office Technical Guide. These practices may be used in conservation
systems that treat highly erodible land or on land determined to be a
wetland.
DATES: Effective Dates: Comments will be received for a 30-day period
commencing with this date of publication. Final versions of these new
or revised conservation practice standards will be adopted after the
close of the 30-day period and after consideration of all comments.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted by one of the following
methods:
1. In writing to: Noller Herbert, Director, Conservation
Engineering Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Post
Office Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013-2890; or
2. Electronically via e-mail to: Noller.herbert@wdc.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Copies of these standards can be downloaded or
printed from the following Web site: ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NHQ/
practice-standards/federal-register/. Single copies of paper versions
of these standards also are available from NRCS in Washington, DC.
Submit individual inquiries in writing to Noller Herbert, Director,
Conservation Engineering Division, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Post Office Box 2890, Room 6139-South, Washington, DC 20013-
2890; or e-mail: Noller.herbert@wdc.usda.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 53846-53847]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of Proposed Changes to the Natural Resources Conservation
Service's National Handbook of Conservation Practices
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in the Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Handbook of Conservation
Practices for public review and comment.
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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue a
series of revised conservation practice standards in its National
Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Deep
Tillage (Code 324); Waste Transfer (Code 634); and, Road/Trail/Landing
Closure and Treatment (Code 654). NRCS State Conservationists who
choose to adopt these practices for use within their States will
incorporate them into Section IV of their respective electronic Field
Office Technical Guide. These practices may be used in conservation
systems that treat highly erodible land or on land determined to be a
wetland.
DATES: Effective Dates: Comments will be received for a 30-day period
commencing with this date of publication. Final versions of these new
or revised conservation practice standards will be adopted after the
close of the 30-day period and after consideration of all comments.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be submitted by one of the following
methods:
1. In writing to: Noller Herbert, Director, Conservation
Engineering Division, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Post
Office Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013-2890; or
2. Electronically via e-mail to: Noller.herbert@wdc.usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Copies of these standards can be downloaded or
printed from the following Web site: ftp://ftp-fc.sc.egov.usda.gov/NHQ/
practice-standards/federal-register/. Single copies of paper versions
of these standards also are available from NRCS in Washington, DC.
Submit individual inquiries in writing to Noller Herbert, Director,
Conservation Engineering Division, Natural Resources Conservation
Service, Post Office Box 2890, Room 6139-South, Washington, DC 20013-
2890; or e-mail: Noller.herbert@wdc.usda.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 15
Subject: WATER - FR. DHS/Coast Guard. Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) and OPA 90 Limits of Liability (Vessels and Deepwater Ports)
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53691-53705]
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 138
[Docket No. USCG-2005-21780]
RIN 1625-AA98
Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) and OPA 90
Limits of Liability (Vessels and Deepwater Ports)
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending the regulatory requirements, under
the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, for vessel operators (as
defined in the rule) to establish and maintain evidence of financial
responsibility. The amendments ensure that the amounts of financial
responsibility that must be demonstrated by vessel operators are
consistent with recent statutory increases, and future mandated
increases, to the limits of liability under the Oil Pollution Act of
1990. The amendments also implement changes in the Coast Guard's
administration of the certificate of financial responsibility program,
and clarify the current rule.
DATES: This final rule is effective October 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2005-21780 and are available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this
docket on the Internet at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call Benjamin White, National Pollution Funds Center, Coast Guard,
telephone 202-493-6863. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53691-53705]
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 138
[Docket No. USCG-2005-21780]
RIN 1625-AA98
Financial Responsibility for Water Pollution (Vessels) and OPA 90
Limits of Liability (Vessels and Deepwater Ports)
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Coast Guard is amending the regulatory requirements, under
the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 and the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act, for vessel operators (as
defined in the rule) to establish and maintain evidence of financial
responsibility. The amendments ensure that the amounts of financial
responsibility that must be demonstrated by vessel operators are
consistent with recent statutory increases, and future mandated
increases, to the limits of liability under the Oil Pollution Act of
1990. The amendments also implement changes in the Coast Guard's
administration of the certificate of financial responsibility program,
and clarify the current rule.
DATES: This final rule is effective October 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments and material received from the public, as well as
documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket,
are part of docket USCG-2005-21780 and are available for inspection or
copying at the Docket Management Facility (M-30), U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. You may also find this
docket on the Internet at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this rule,
call Benjamin White, National Pollution Funds Center, Coast Guard,
telephone 202-493-6863. If you have questions on viewing the docket,
call Renee V. Wright, Program Manager, Docket Operations, telephone
202-366-9826.
ANNOUNCEMENT 16
Subject: ENERGY - NM. DOE. Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53856-53857]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory
Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat.
770) requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal
Register.
DATES: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint, 425 North Sam
Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77067.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone:
202-586-5600.
[Notices]
[Page 53856-53857]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Ultra-Deepwater Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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This notice announces a meeting of the Ultra-Deepwater Advisory
Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat.
770) requires that notice of these meetings be announced in the Federal
Register.
DATES: Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint, 425 North Sam
Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77067.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone:
202-586-5600.
ANNOUNCEMENT 17
Subject: ENERGY - NM. DOE. Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53857]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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This notice announces a meeting of the Unconventional Resources
Technology Advisory Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L.
92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint, 425 North Sam
Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77060.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone:
202-586-5600.
[Notices]
[Page 53857]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Unconventional Resources Technology Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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This notice announces a meeting of the Unconventional Resources
Technology Advisory Committee. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L.
92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Thursday, October 16, 2008, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Crowne Plaza Houston North Greenspoint, 425 North Sam
Houston Parkway, Houston, TX 77060.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elena Melchert, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of Oil and Natural Gas, Washington, DC 20585. Phone:
202-586-5600.
ANNOUNCEMENT 18
Subject: MI/TOXICS - ND. EPA. Pre-Renovation Education Program; State of Michigan Authorization Application
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53866-53868]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-R05-RCRA-2008-0568; FRL-8716-9]
Pre-Renovation Education Program; State of Michigan Authorization
Application
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; request for comments and opportunity for public
hearing.
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SUMMARY: On June 20, 2008, the State of Michigan submitted an
application under section 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) requesting authorization to administer and enforce requirements
for a pre-renovation education program in accordance with section
406(b) of TSCA. This program ensures that owners and occupants of
target housing are provided information concerning potential hazards of
lead-based paint exposure before certain renovations are begun. This
notice announces receipt of the State of Michigan's application and
program self-certification, EPA's determination that the Michigan
application is complete, and provides a 45-day public comment period
and opportunity to request a public hearing. Michigan has self-
certified that its pre-renovation education program is at least as
protective of human health and the environment as the federal program
complying with the requirements for self-certification. Therefore,
pursuant to section 404 of TSCA the Michigan pre-renovation education
program is deemed authorized until such time as the Agency disapproves
the program application or withdraws the program authorization. If EPA
subsequently finds that the program does not meet all the requirements
for an authorized State program, EPA will work with the State to
correct any deficiencies in order to approve the program. If the
deficiencies are not corrected a notice of disapproval will be issued
in the Federal Register and a Federal program will be implemented in
the State.
DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number EPA-R05-RCRA-2008-
0568, must be received on or before November 3, 2008. In addition, a
public hearing request must be submitted on or before October 2, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments, and requests for a public hearing may also be
submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the
detailed instructions for each method as provided in section I of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is
imperative that you identify docket control number EPA-R05-RCRA-2008-
0568 in the subject line on the first page of your response.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ludmilla Koralewska, Technical
Contact, LCD, Toxics Section, United States Environmental Protection
Agency, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone number: (312) 886-
3577; e-mail address: koralewska.ludmilla@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 53866-53868]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-R05-RCRA-2008-0568; FRL-8716-9]
Pre-Renovation Education Program; State of Michigan Authorization
Application
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice; request for comments and opportunity for public
hearing.
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SUMMARY: On June 20, 2008, the State of Michigan submitted an
application under section 404 of the Toxic Substances Control Act
(TSCA) requesting authorization to administer and enforce requirements
for a pre-renovation education program in accordance with section
406(b) of TSCA. This program ensures that owners and occupants of
target housing are provided information concerning potential hazards of
lead-based paint exposure before certain renovations are begun. This
notice announces receipt of the State of Michigan's application and
program self-certification, EPA's determination that the Michigan
application is complete, and provides a 45-day public comment period
and opportunity to request a public hearing. Michigan has self-
certified that its pre-renovation education program is at least as
protective of human health and the environment as the federal program
complying with the requirements for self-certification. Therefore,
pursuant to section 404 of TSCA the Michigan pre-renovation education
program is deemed authorized until such time as the Agency disapproves
the program application or withdraws the program authorization. If EPA
subsequently finds that the program does not meet all the requirements
for an authorized State program, EPA will work with the State to
correct any deficiencies in order to approve the program. If the
deficiencies are not corrected a notice of disapproval will be issued
in the Federal Register and a Federal program will be implemented in
the State.
DATES: Comments, identified by docket control number EPA-R05-RCRA-2008-
0568, must be received on or before November 3, 2008. In addition, a
public hearing request must be submitted on or before October 2, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments, and requests for a public hearing may also be
submitted by mail, electronically, or in person. Please follow the
detailed instructions for each method as provided in section I of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, it is
imperative that you identify docket control number EPA-R05-RCRA-2008-
0568 in the subject line on the first page of your response.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ludmilla Koralewska, Technical
Contact, LCD, Toxics Section, United States Environmental Protection
Agency, 77 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone number: (312) 886-
3577; e-mail address: koralewska.ludmilla@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 19
Subject: MI/REMED - NS. EPA. Proposed Agreement Pursuant to Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
for the Bofors Nobel Site
[Federal Register: September 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 181)]
[Notices]
[Page 53868]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8716-8]
Proposed Agreement Pursuant to Section 122(h)(1) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
for the Bofors Nobel Site
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'').
ACTION: Notice; Request for public comment on proposed CERCLA 122(h)(1)
agreement with Normand Phaneuf for the Bofors Nobel Superfund Site.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i)(1) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as
amended (``CERCLA''), notification is hereby given of a proposed
administrative agreement concerning the Bofors Nobel hazardous waste
site in Muskegon, Michigan (the ``Site''). EPA proposes to enter into
this agreement under the authority of section 122(h) and 107 of CERCLA.
The proposed agreement has been executed by Normand Phaneuf. (the
``Settling Party'').
Under the proposed agreement, the Settling Party will pay $50,000
to the Hazardous Substances Superfund to resolve EPA's claims against
the Settling Party for response costs incurred by EPA at the Site. EPA
has incurred response costs investigating and performing response
actions at the Site, and overseeing response actions performed by other
parties at the Site to mitigate potential imminent and substantial
endangerments to human health or the environment presented or
threatened by hazardous substances present at the Site.
For thirty days following the date of publication of this notice,
the EPA will receive written comments relating to this proposed
agreement. EPA will consider all comments received and may decide not
to enter this proposed agreement if comments disclose facts or
considerations which indicate that the proposed agreement is
inappropriate, improper or inadequate.
DATES: Comments on the proposed agreement must be received by EPA on or
before October 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590, and should refer to: In the Matter of
Bofors Nobel Site, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. EPA Docket No. V-W-08C-889.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Krueger, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, C-14J, 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590, (312) 886-0562.
A copy of the proposed administrative settlement agreement may be
obtained in person or by mail from the EPA's Region 5 Office of
Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-
3590. Additional background information relating to the settlement is
available for review at the EPA's Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel.
Authority: The Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675.
[Notices]
[Page 53868]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8716-8]
Proposed Agreement Pursuant to Section 122(h)(1) of the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
for the Bofors Nobel Site
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'').
ACTION: Notice; Request for public comment on proposed CERCLA 122(h)(1)
agreement with Normand Phaneuf for the Bofors Nobel Superfund Site.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 122(i)(1) of the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as
amended (``CERCLA''), notification is hereby given of a proposed
administrative agreement concerning the Bofors Nobel hazardous waste
site in Muskegon, Michigan (the ``Site''). EPA proposes to enter into
this agreement under the authority of section 122(h) and 107 of CERCLA.
The proposed agreement has been executed by Normand Phaneuf. (the
``Settling Party'').
Under the proposed agreement, the Settling Party will pay $50,000
to the Hazardous Substances Superfund to resolve EPA's claims against
the Settling Party for response costs incurred by EPA at the Site. EPA
has incurred response costs investigating and performing response
actions at the Site, and overseeing response actions performed by other
parties at the Site to mitigate potential imminent and substantial
endangerments to human health or the environment presented or
threatened by hazardous substances present at the Site.
For thirty days following the date of publication of this notice,
the EPA will receive written comments relating to this proposed
agreement. EPA will consider all comments received and may decide not
to enter this proposed agreement if comments disclose facts or
considerations which indicate that the proposed agreement is
inappropriate, improper or inadequate.
DATES: Comments on the proposed agreement must be received by EPA on or
before October 17, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to the Docket Clerk, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590, and should refer to: In the Matter of
Bofors Nobel Site, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. EPA Docket No. V-W-08C-889.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Krueger, U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Regional Counsel, C-14J, 77 West Jackson
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-3590, (312) 886-0562.
A copy of the proposed administrative settlement agreement may be
obtained in person or by mail from the EPA's Region 5 Office of
Regional Counsel, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604-
3590. Additional background information relating to the settlement is
available for review at the EPA's Region 5 Office of Regional Counsel.
Authority: The Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 9601-9675.
