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Vol. 73, No. 248
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Vol. 73, No. 248
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Note: Some pesticide registrations, meetings, Tolerances and cancellations omitted from this report (click here).
There are 11 announcements in this issue
1. ALL - FR. EPA. Extension of Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule Deadline for Authorized Programs
2. AIR - FRD/Withdrawal. EPA. National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings
3. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Access to Confidential Business Information by Guident Technologies Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation
4. TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists and Copies of Health and Safety Studies; EPA ICR No. 0575.12, OMB Control No. 2070-0004
5. TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey; EPA ICR No. 2328.01, OMB Control No. 2070-new
6. TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; omment Request; Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP); EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070-0165
7. AIR - ND. EPA. Control of Emissions From New and In-use Highway Vehicles and Engines: Approval of New Scheduled Maintenance for Exhaust
Recirculation Valves in Certain Applications
Recirculation Valves in Certain Applications
8. HAZ - ND. EPA. Notice of Data Availability on Spent Oil Shale From Above Ground Retorting Operations
9. ENERGY/Efficiency - ND. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Data Collection and Estimated Future Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types
10. ENERGY/Nuclear - NM/ND. DOE. Notice of Additional Public Hearing for the Draft Global Nuclear Energy Partnership Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
11. LAND - NF. USDA/Forest Service. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council. 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
CODES USED: THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE USED TO IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF ANNOUNCEMENT & ISSUE AREA.
REPORTING FORMAT: ISSUE CODE - TYPE CODE. AGENCY. ANNOUNCEMENT.
ISSUE CODES: AIR - Air; ALL - Cross-Media, ecosystems, Env. Justice; CLIMATE - Climate Change, Global Warming; DRINK - Drinking Water, SDWA, Underground Injection; ENERGY - Energy; GLAKES - Great Lakes; HAZ - Hazardous Waste, RCRA, HSWA, DOT/RSPA, Some Nuclear (NRC); LAND - Land Use, Forests; P2 - Pollution Prevention, Sustainability, Recycling, Pjt. XL; REMED - Remediation, Brownfields, Superfund; TANKS - AST, UST; TOXICS = Toxics, TRI, TSCA, Pesticides, Risks, RTK; TRANSPORT - Transportation; SOLID - Solid Waste, RCRA Subtitle D; WATER - Surface Water, NPS, NPDES, Wetlands; WILDLIFE = Wildlife, Biodiversity, Endangered Species.
TYPE CODES: ANPR - Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; FR - Final Rule; FRD - Direct final rule; FRI - Interim final rule; ICR - Information Collection Request; ND - Notice of data, information, reports, etc. availability; NF - Notice of Fuding Opportunity; NM - Notice of Meeting; NS - Notice of administrative/court settlement; PR - Proposed Rule; ROD - Record of decision.
ANNOUNCEMENT 1
Subject: ALL - FR. EPA. Extension of Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule Deadline for Authorized Programs
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78991-78994]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 3
[EPA-HQ-OEI-2003-0001; FRL-8757-2]
Extension of Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule Deadline for
Authorized Programs
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is amending the Final Cross-Media Electronic Reporting
Rule (CROMERR) deadline for authorized programs (states, tribes, or
local governments) with existing electronic document receiving systems
to submit an application for EPA approval to revise or modify their
authorized programs. This action will extend the current October 13,
2008, deadline until January 13, 2010.
DATES: This rule is effective on December 24, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The public record for this rulemaking has been established
under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OEI-2003-0001, and may be accessed online at
http://www.regulations.gov. Docket materials are also available in hard
copy at the CROMERR Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the CROMERR Docket is
(202) 566-1752.
For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA
Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evi Huffer, Office of Environmental
Information (2823T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-1697; huffer.evi@epa.gov,
or David Schwarz, Office of Environmental Information (2823T),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-1704; schwarz.david@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78991-78994]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 3
[EPA-HQ-OEI-2003-0001; FRL-8757-2]
Extension of Cross-Media Electronic Reporting Rule Deadline for
Authorized Programs
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is amending the Final Cross-Media Electronic Reporting
Rule (CROMERR) deadline for authorized programs (states, tribes, or
local governments) with existing electronic document receiving systems
to submit an application for EPA approval to revise or modify their
authorized programs. This action will extend the current October 13,
2008, deadline until January 13, 2010.
DATES: This rule is effective on December 24, 2008.
ADDRESSES: The public record for this rulemaking has been established
under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OEI-2003-0001, and may be accessed online at
http://www.regulations.gov. Docket materials are also available in hard
copy at the CROMERR Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the CROMERR Docket is
(202) 566-1752.
For additional information about EPA's public docket visit the EPA
Docket Center homepage at http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Evi Huffer, Office of Environmental
Information (2823T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-1697; huffer.evi@epa.gov,
or David Schwarz, Office of Environmental Information (2823T),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-1704; schwarz.david@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: AIR - FRD/Withdrawal. EPA. National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78994-78997]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 59
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971; FRL-8757-1]
RIN 2060-AP33
National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol
Coatings
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; withdrawal of direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA published a direct final rule and parallel proposal on
November 7, 2008 (73 FR 66184) to amend the national volatile organic
compound (VOC) emission standards for aerosol coatings, which EPA
promulgated on March 24, 2008 (73 FR 15604), by extending the
compliance date and changing the submittal date for initial
notification reports. Because we received an adverse comment during the
comment period on the direct final rule and parallel proposal, in this
action we are both withdrawing the direct final rule and issuing a
final rule based on the notice of proposed rulemaking after considering
the comment.
DATES: This final rule revision is effective on December 24, 2008. The
withdrawal of the direct final rule published on November 7, 2008 (73
FR 66184) is effective on December 24, 2008.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971. All documents in the docket are listed on the
http://www.regulations.gov Web site. 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, will
be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket
materials are available either electronically through http://
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971, Public Reading Room, EPA West, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is (202)
566-1742.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. J. Kaye Whitfield, U.S. EPA,
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and
Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number (919) 541-2509;
facsimile number (919) 541-3470; e-mail address:
whitfield.kaye@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 78994-78997]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 59
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971; FRL-8757-1]
RIN 2060-AP33
National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol
Coatings
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule; withdrawal of direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA published a direct final rule and parallel proposal on
November 7, 2008 (73 FR 66184) to amend the national volatile organic
compound (VOC) emission standards for aerosol coatings, which EPA
promulgated on March 24, 2008 (73 FR 15604), by extending the
compliance date and changing the submittal date for initial
notification reports. Because we received an adverse comment during the
comment period on the direct final rule and parallel proposal, in this
action we are both withdrawing the direct final rule and issuing a
final rule based on the notice of proposed rulemaking after considering
the comment.
DATES: This final rule revision is effective on December 24, 2008. The
withdrawal of the direct final rule published on November 7, 2008 (73
FR 66184) is effective on December 24, 2008.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971. All documents in the docket are listed on the
http://www.regulations.gov Web site. 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, will
be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket
materials are available either electronically through http://
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the EPA Docket Center, Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0971, Public Reading Room, EPA West, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is
open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding
legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the Air Docket is (202)
566-1742.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. J. Kaye Whitfield, U.S. EPA,
Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and
Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03),
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number (919) 541-2509;
facsimile number (919) 541-3470; e-mail address:
whitfield.kaye@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Access to Confidential Business Information by Guident Technologies Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79080-79081]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004;FRL-8396-3]
Access to Confidential Business Information by Guident
Technologies Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor Guident of Herndon, VA and
subcontractor Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) of
McLean, VA, to access information which has been submitted to EPA under
all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the
information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI).
DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than
December 31, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Scott M. Sherlock, Environmental
Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8257; fax
number: (202) 564-8251; e-mail address: [sherlock.scott@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 79080-79081]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2003-0004;FRL-8396-3]
Access to Confidential Business Information by Guident
Technologies Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has authorized its contractor Guident of Herndon, VA and
subcontractor Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) of
McLean, VA, to access information which has been submitted to EPA under
all sections of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Some of the
information may be claimed or determined to be Confidential Business
Information (CBI).
DATES: Access to the confidential data will occur no sooner than
December 31, 2008.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Scott M. Sherlock, Environmental
Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8257; fax
number: (202) 564-8251; e-mail address: [sherlock.scott@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists
and Copies of Health and Safety Studies; EPA ICR No. 0575.12, OMB Control No. 2070-0004
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79081-79083]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0868; FRL-8395-4]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists
and Copies of Health and Safety Studies; EPA ICR No. 0575.12, OMB
Control No. 2070-0004
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR,
entitled: ``Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists and
Copies of Health and Safety Studies'' and identified by EPA ICR No.
0575.12 and OMB Control No. 2070-0004, is scheduled to expire on July
31, 2009. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA
is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0868, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East, Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention:
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0868. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Gerry Brown, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8086; fax
number: (202) 564-4765; e-mail address: brown.gerry@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 79081-79083]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0868; FRL-8395-4]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists
and Copies of Health and Safety Studies; EPA ICR No. 0575.12, OMB
Control No. 2070-0004
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR,
entitled: ``Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists and
Copies of Health and Safety Studies'' and identified by EPA ICR No.
0575.12 and OMB Control No. 2070-0004, is scheduled to expire on July
31, 2009. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA
is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information
collection.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0868, by one of the following methods:
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
East, Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention:
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0868. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Gerry Brown, Chemical Control
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8086; fax
number: (202) 564-4765; e-mail address: brown.gerry@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey; EPA ICR No. 2328.01, OMB Control No. 2070-new
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79083-79085]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0717; FRL-8393-3]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey; EPA ICR
No. 2328.01, OMB Control No. 2070-new
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is entitled: ``Pressed
Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey'' and is identified by EPA ICR No.
2328.01 and OMB Control No. 2070-new. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0717, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East, Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention:
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0717. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: William Silagi, Economics,
Exposure and Technology Division (7406M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-8788; fax number: (202) 564-8893; e-mail address:
silagi.willaim@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 79083-79085]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0717; FRL-8393-3]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Pressed Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey; EPA ICR
No. 2328.01, OMB Control No. 2070-new
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request for a new Information Collection Request (ICR) to the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is entitled: ``Pressed
Wood Manufacturing Industry Survey'' and is identified by EPA ICR No.
2328.01 and OMB Control No. 2070-new. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0717, by one of the following methods:
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
East, Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention:
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0717. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: William Silagi, Economics,
Exposure and Technology Division (7406M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 564-8788; fax number: (202) 564-8893; e-mail address:
silagi.willaim@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: TOXICS - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; omment Request; Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program
(VCCEP); EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070-0165
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79086-79087]
[Notices]
[Page 79086-79087]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816; FRL-8390-3]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program
(VCCEP); EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070-0165
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR,
entitled: ``Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)''
and identified by EPA ICR No. 2055.03 and OMB Control No. 2070-0165, is
scheduled to expire on July 31, 2009. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East, Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention:
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Catherine Roman, Chemical
Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8172; fax
number: (202) 564-4755; e-mail address: roman.catherine@epa.gov.
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816; FRL-8390-3]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;
Comment Request; Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program
(VCCEP); EPA ICR No. 2055.03, OMB Control No. 2070-0165
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to
submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection
Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR,
entitled: ``Voluntary Children's Chemical Evaluation Program (VCCEP)''
and identified by EPA ICR No. 2055.03 and OMB Control No. 2070-0165, is
scheduled to expire on July 31, 2009. Before submitting the ICR to OMB
for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects
of the proposed information collection.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before February 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816, by one of the following methods:
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
East, Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. Attention:
Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2008-0816. The DCO is open from 8 a.m. to
4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone
number for the DCO is (202) 564-8930. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the DCO's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements
should be made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
For technical information contact: Catherine Roman, Chemical
Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8172; fax
number: (202) 564-4755; e-mail address: roman.catherine@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: AIR - ND. EPA. Control of Emissions From New and In-use Highway Vehicles and Engines: Approval of New Scheduled Maintenance for Exhaust
Recirculation Valves in Certain Applications
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79089]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8756-5]
Control of Emissions From New and In-use Highway Vehicles and
Engines: Approval of New Scheduled Maintenance for Exhaust
Recirculation Valves in Certain Applications
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that EPA has granted an engine
manufacturer a new and limited variation in the emission-related
scheduled maintenance interval for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valve for some heavy duty engine families for model years 2007-2009.
Diesel EGR valve cleaning is considered critical emission-related
maintenance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Baker, Compliance and Innovative
Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000
Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105. Telephone: (734) 214-4592.
E-mail Address: baker.laura@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 79089]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8756-5]
Control of Emissions From New and In-use Highway Vehicles and
Engines: Approval of New Scheduled Maintenance for Exhaust
Recirculation Valves in Certain Applications
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces that EPA has granted an engine
manufacturer a new and limited variation in the emission-related
scheduled maintenance interval for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
valve for some heavy duty engine families for model years 2007-2009.
Diesel EGR valve cleaning is considered critical emission-related
maintenance.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura Baker, Compliance and Innovative
Strategies Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2000
Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105. Telephone: (734) 214-4592.
E-mail Address: baker.laura@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 8
Subject: HAZ - ND. EPA. Notice of Data Availability on Spent Oil Shale From Above Ground Retorting Operations
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79089-79096]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645; FRL-8756-7]
RIN 2050-ZA04
Notice of Data Availability on Spent Oil Shale From Above Ground
Retorting Operations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of Data Availability.
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SUMMARY: The Agency recognizes that there may have been some
uncertainty regarding the Bevill status of spent oil shale from above
ground retorting operations. This notice reiterates that spent oil
shale from the above ground retorting of oil shale is not a Bevill
waste excluded from regulation under Subtitle C of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). However, the fact that such
material is not excluded from regulation as Bevill waste does not mean
that it is regulated under Subtitle C of RCRA. In fact, the notice
summarizes, for comment, available analytical data on the
characteristics of spent shale from oil shale above ground retorting
operations (especially leachate characteristics), which indicate that
this material is unlikely to exhibit a hazardous characteristic under
Subtitle C of RCRA. This Notice does not reopen any prior EPA
rulemakings which address the Bevill status of wastes from the
extraction, beneficiation, or processing of ores and minerals.
DATES: Submit comments on or before January 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2008-0645 by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail)
to rcra-docket@epa.gov Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645.
Fax: Comments may be faxed to 202-566-9744. Attention
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645.
Mail: Send two copies of your comments to Notice of Data
Availability on Spent Oil Shale from Above Ground Retorting Operations,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 5305T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-
2008-0645.
Hand Delivery: Deliver two copies of your comments to the
Notice of Data Availability on Spent Oil Shale from Above Ground
Retorting Operations Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645. Such deliveries are only accepted during the
Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be
made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Hoffman, Office of Solid Waste
(5306P), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002, telephone
(703) 308-8413, e-mail: hoffman.stephen@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 79089-79096]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645; FRL-8756-7]
RIN 2050-ZA04
Notice of Data Availability on Spent Oil Shale From Above Ground
Retorting Operations
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of Data Availability.
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SUMMARY: The Agency recognizes that there may have been some
uncertainty regarding the Bevill status of spent oil shale from above
ground retorting operations. This notice reiterates that spent oil
shale from the above ground retorting of oil shale is not a Bevill
waste excluded from regulation under Subtitle C of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). However, the fact that such
material is not excluded from regulation as Bevill waste does not mean
that it is regulated under Subtitle C of RCRA. In fact, the notice
summarizes, for comment, available analytical data on the
characteristics of spent shale from oil shale above ground retorting
operations (especially leachate characteristics), which indicate that
this material is unlikely to exhibit a hazardous characteristic under
Subtitle C of RCRA. This Notice does not reopen any prior EPA
rulemakings which address the Bevill status of wastes from the
extraction, beneficiation, or processing of ores and minerals.
DATES: Submit comments on or before January 23, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
RCRA-2008-0645 by one of the following methods:
instructions for submitting comments.
to rcra-docket@epa.gov Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645.
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645.
Availability on Spent Oil Shale from Above Ground Retorting Operations,
Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 5305T, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-RCRA-
2008-0645.
Notice of Data Availability on Spent Oil Shale from Above Ground
Retorting Operations Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301
Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Attention Docket ID No.
EPA-HQ-RCRA-2008-0645. Such deliveries are only accepted during the
Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be
made for deliveries of boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Hoffman, Office of Solid Waste
(5306P), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building,
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002, telephone
(703) 308-8413, e-mail: hoffman.stephen@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 9
Subject: ENERGY/Efficiency - ND. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Data Collection and Estimated Future Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79072]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Conservation Program: Data Collection and Estimated Future
Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of data availability.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is informing the public of its
collection of historical data and creation of spreadsheet models to
provide a benchmark estimate future unit sales of five lamp types
(i.e., rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent
lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and
shatter resistant lamps). Relating to this activity, DOE prepared and
is making available on its Web site: (1) a report that summarizes the
methodology and presents the benchmark estimate of future unit sales
for the five lamp types and (2) the spreadsheet model used to generate
that estimate based on their respective historical annual growth rates.
Both the report and the spreadsheet are available at: http://
www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/five_
lamp_types.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Send requests for additional
information to Mrs. Linda Graves, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE-2J,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-
1851. E-mail: Linda.Graves@ee.doe.gov. In the Office of General
Counsel, contact Ms. Francine Pinto, U.S. Department of Energy, Office
of General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585, (202) 586-9507. E-mail: Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 79072]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Energy Conservation Program: Data Collection and Estimated Future
Unit Sales of Five Lamp Types
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of data availability.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Energy (DOE) is informing the public of its
collection of historical data and creation of spreadsheet models to
provide a benchmark estimate future unit sales of five lamp types
(i.e., rough service lamps, vibration service lamps, 3-way incandescent
lamps, 2,601-3,300 lumen general service incandescent lamps, and
shatter resistant lamps). Relating to this activity, DOE prepared and
is making available on its Web site: (1) a report that summarizes the
methodology and presents the benchmark estimate of future unit sales
for the five lamp types and (2) the spreadsheet model used to generate
that estimate based on their respective historical annual growth rates.
Both the report and the spreadsheet are available at: http://
www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/five_
lamp_types.html.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Send requests for additional
information to Mrs. Linda Graves, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE-2J,
1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 586-
1851. E-mail: Linda.Graves@ee.doe.gov. In the Office of General
Counsel, contact Ms. Francine Pinto, U.S. Department of Energy, Office
of General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585, (202) 586-9507. E-mail: Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 10
Subject: ENERGY/Nuclear - NM/ND. DOE. Notice of Additional Public Hearing for the Draft Global Nuclear Energy Partnership Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79073]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Notice of Additional Public Hearing for the Draft Global Nuclear
Energy Partnership Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of additional public hearing.
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SUMMARY: On October 17, 2008, DOE published a Notice of Availability
and Public Hearings (73 FR 61845) for the Draft Global Nuclear Energy
Partnership Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GNEP
PEIS, DOE/EIS-0396). That notice commenced a 60-day public comment
period and provided the schedule for 13 public hearings to receive
comments on the Draft GNEP PEIS. On December 10, 2008, DOE announced an
extension of the public comment period by 90 days, i.e., through March
16, 2009 (73 FR 75087). Today, DOE announces that an additional public
hearing on the Draft GNEP PEIS will be conducted beginning at 7 p.m. on
January 12, 2009, in the Town of Pahrump in Nye County, NV.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct questions regarding the
additional public hearing, requests for additional information, or
requests for copies of the Draft GNEP PEIS, to Mr. Francis Schwartz,
GNEP PEIS Document Manager, Office of Nuclear Energy (NE-5), U.S.
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20585. Questions also may be telephoned, toll free, to 1-866-645-7803.
For general information regarding the DOE NEPA process contact: Ms.
Carol M. Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance (GC-
20), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585, telephone 202-586-4600, or leave a message at 1-
800-472-2756. Additional information regarding DOE NEPA activities and
access to many of DOE's NEPA documents are available on the DOE NEPA
Web site at http://www.gc.energy.gov/NEPA.
[Notices]
[Page 79073]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Notice of Additional Public Hearing for the Draft Global Nuclear
Energy Partnership Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement
AGENCY: Office of Nuclear Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of additional public hearing.
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SUMMARY: On October 17, 2008, DOE published a Notice of Availability
and Public Hearings (73 FR 61845) for the Draft Global Nuclear Energy
Partnership Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Draft GNEP
PEIS, DOE/EIS-0396). That notice commenced a 60-day public comment
period and provided the schedule for 13 public hearings to receive
comments on the Draft GNEP PEIS. On December 10, 2008, DOE announced an
extension of the public comment period by 90 days, i.e., through March
16, 2009 (73 FR 75087). Today, DOE announces that an additional public
hearing on the Draft GNEP PEIS will be conducted beginning at 7 p.m. on
January 12, 2009, in the Town of Pahrump in Nye County, NV.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct questions regarding the
additional public hearing, requests for additional information, or
requests for copies of the Draft GNEP PEIS, to Mr. Francis Schwartz,
GNEP PEIS Document Manager, Office of Nuclear Energy (NE-5), U.S.
Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC
20585. Questions also may be telephoned, toll free, to 1-866-645-7803.
For general information regarding the DOE NEPA process contact: Ms.
Carol M. Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance (GC-
20), U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585, telephone 202-586-4600, or leave a message at 1-
800-472-2756. Additional information regarding DOE NEPA activities and
access to many of DOE's NEPA documents are available on the DOE NEPA
Web site at http://www.gc.energy.gov/NEPA.
ANNOUNCEMENT 11
Subject: LAND - NF. USDA/Forest Service. National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council. 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
[Federal Register: December 24, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 248)]
[Notices]
[Page 79039-79040]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Announcement for the 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and
Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program.
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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Foresty Advisory Council,
(NUCFAC), is charged, by law, to provide recommendations to the
Secretary of Agriculture on urban forestry related issues and
opportunities. Part of the Council's role is to recommend the criteria
for the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry, (U&CF)
Challenge Cost Share Grant Program.
NUCFAC has revised their criteria for the U.S. Forest Service's
U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program for 2009. The new U&CF
Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will be solicited in two categories:
Innovation grants and Best Practices grants. At total anticipated
amount of one million dollars will be divided in half between the two
categories. . .
[Notices]
[Page 79039-79040]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
National Urban and Community Forestry Advisory Council
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Announcement for the 2009 U.S. Forest Service Urban and
Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program.
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SUMMARY: The National Urban and Community Foresty Advisory Council,
(NUCFAC), is charged, by law, to provide recommendations to the
Secretary of Agriculture on urban forestry related issues and
opportunities. Part of the Council's role is to recommend the criteria
for the U.S. Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry, (U&CF)
Challenge Cost Share Grant Program.
NUCFAC has revised their criteria for the U.S. Forest Service's
U&CF Challenge Cost Share Grant Program for 2009. The new U&CF
Challenge Cost Share Grant Program will be solicited in two categories:
Innovation grants and Best Practices grants. At total anticipated
amount of one million dollars will be divided in half between the two
categories. . .
DATES: Applications are available electronically at the following Web
site, http://www.grants.gov, due by 11:59 p.m., February 17, 2009.
Those that do not have access to a computer may request a hardcopy
of the application and instructions by contacting Nancy Stremple at the
address below.
ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this announcement 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.
site, http://www.grants.gov, due by 11:59 p.m., February 17, 2009.
Those that do not have access to a computer may request a hardcopy
of the application and instructions by contacting Nancy Stremple at the
address below.
ADDRESSES: Written comments concerning this announcement 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.
