Thursday, October 1, 2009

Environmental Federal Register, Vol. 74, No. 189, October 1, 2009

Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 189
Thursday, October 1, 2009
 
There are 6 announcements in this issue
 
    1. AIR, SOLID - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Small Municipal Waste Combustors (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1900.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0423
 
    2. ENERGY - NM. DOE. State Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Teleconference
 
    3. TOXICS, REMED - ND. Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board.
Notice of Release of Exposure Drafts on Implementation Guidance on Cleanup Costs Associated With Equipment, and Asbestos Cleanup Costs Associated With Facilities and Installed Equipment
 
    4. TOXICS - ND. DHHS/FDA. Draft Guidance for Industry on Format and Content of Proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS), REMS Assessments, and Proposed REMS Modifications; Availability
 
    5. ENERGY, LAND - NF. USDA/Forest Service. Request for Proposals for Hazardous Fuels Woody Biomass Utilization Grant--Forest Restoration Activities on All Priority Forestlands
 
    6. WATER - ND. DOC/NOAA. Exception to Final Guidelines for the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation 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: AIR, SOLID - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Small Municipal Waste Combustors (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1900.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0423
 
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Notices]              
[Page 50793-50794]

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0383; FRL-8964-6]

Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; NSPS for Small Municipal Waste
Combustors (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 1900.04, OMB Control Number 2060-
0423

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501
et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection
Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing
approved collection. The ICR which is abstracted below describes the
nature of the collection and the estimated burden and cost.

DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before November 2,
2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OECA-2009-0383, to (1) EPA online using http://www.regulations.gov (our
preferred method), or by e-mail to docket.oeca@epa.gov, or by mail to:
EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Environmental Protection Agency,
Enforcement and Compliance Docket and Information Center, mail code
28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2)
OMB at: Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of
Management and Budget (OMB), Attention: Desk Officer for EPA, 725 17th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20503.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rebecca Kane, Compliance Assessment
and Media Programs Division, Office of Compliance, Mail Code 2223A,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-5960; fax number:
(202) 564-0050; e-mail address: kane.rebecca@epa.gov.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 2


Subject: ENERGY - NM. DOE. State Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Teleconference
 
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Notices]              
[Page 50789-50790]

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

State Energy Advisory Board; Notice of Open Teleconference

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of open teleconference.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the State Energy Advisory
Board (STEAB). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463; 86
Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be announced
in the Federal Register.

DATES: October 21, 2009, 2 to 3 p.m. EDT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Burch, STEAB Designated Federal
Officer, Office of Commercialization and Project Management, Energy
Efficiency Division, Golden Field Office, U.S. Department of Energy,
1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401, Telephone 303-275-4801.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 3


Subject: TOXICS, REMED - ND. Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board.
Notice of Release of Exposure Drafts on Implementation Guidance on Cleanup Costs Associated With Equipment, and Asbestos Cleanup Costs Associated With Facilities and Installed Equipment
 
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Notices]              
[Page 50798]

FEDERAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ADVISORY BOARD

Notice of Release of Exposure Drafts on Implementation Guidance
on Cleanup Costs Associated With Equipment, and Asbestos Cleanup Costs
Associated With Facilities and Installed Equipment

AGENCY: Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Board Action: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3511(d), the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), as amended, and the FASAB Rules of
Procedure, as amended in April, 2004, notice is hereby given that the
Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) has released the
Exposure Draft on Implementation Guidance on Cleanup Costs Associated
With Equipment.
    The exposure draft addresses important implementation questions
regarding the consistent application of SFFAS 6 as it relates to
cleanup costs associated with equipment. The Federal Accounting
Standards Advisory Board (FASAB) also issued the Exposure Draft on
Implementation Guidance on Asbestos Cleanup Costs Associated With
Facilities and Installed Equipment.
    The Exposure Draft addresses important implementation questions
regarding the consistent application of TB2006-1 as it relates to
asbestos cleanup costs associated with facilities and installed
equipment.
    The Exposure Drafts are available on the FASAB home page http://
www.fasab.gov/exposure.html
. Copies can be obtained by contacting FASAB
at (202) 512-7350.
    Respondents are encouraged to comment on any part of the exposure
drafts. Written comments are requested by December 4, 2009, and should
be sent to: Wendy M. Payne, Executive Director, Federal Accounting
Standards Advisory Board, 441 G Street, NW., Suite 6814, Mail Stop
6K17V, Washington, DC 20548.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Payne, Executive Director, at
(202) 512-7350.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 4


Subject: TOXICS - ND. DHHS/FDA. Draft Guidance for Industry on Format and Content of Proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS), REMS Assessments, and Proposed REMS Modifications; Availability
 
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Notices]              
[Page 50801-50802]

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-D-0461]

Draft Guidance for Industry on Format and Content of Proposed
Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS), REMS Assessments, and
Proposed REMS Modifications; Availability

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the
availability of a draft guidance for industry entitled ``Format and
Content of Proposed Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS),
REMS Assessments, and Proposed REMS Modifications.'' The Food and Drug
Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA) added new provisions to
the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) giving FDA the
authority to require REMS. The draft guidance describes the format and
content of a proposed risk evaluation and mitigation strategy,
including REMS supporting documentation, the content of assessments and
proposed modifications of approved REMS, what identifiers to use on
REMS documents, and how to communicate with FDA about a REMS.

DATES: Although you can comment on any guidance at any time (see 21 CFR
10.115(g)(5)), to ensure that the agency considers your comment on this
draft guidance before it begins work on the final version of the
guidance, submit written or electronic comments on the draft guidance
by December 30, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit written requests for single copies of the draft
guidance to the Division of Drug Information, Center for Drug
Evaluation and Research, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 51, rm. 2201, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002; or
the Office of Communication, Outreach, and Development (HFM-40), Center
for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), Food and Drug
Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852-1448. The
draft guidance may also be obtained by mail by calling CBER at 1-800-
835-4709 or 301-827-1800. Send one self-addressed adhesive label to
assist that office in processing your requests. Submit written comments
on the draft guidance to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305),
Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville,
MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to http://www.regulations.gov. See
the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for electronic access to the
draft guidance document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    Regarding questions for the Center for Drug Evaluation and
Research: Kathleen Frost, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, Food
and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 22, rm. 4316,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-2380.
    Regarding questions for the Center for Biologics Evaluation and
Research: Stephen Ripley, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research
(HFM-17), Food and Drug Administration, 1401 Rockville Pike, Suite
200N, Rockville, MD 20852-1448, 301-827-6210.

 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 5


Subject: ENERGY, LAND - NF. USDA/Forest Service. Request for Proposals for Hazardous Fuels Woody Biomass Utilization Grant--Forest Restoration Activities on All Priority Forestlands
 
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Notices]              
[Page 50763-50767]

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Forest Service

Request for Proposals for Hazardous Fuels Woody Biomass
Utilization Grant--Forest Restoration Activities on All Priority
Forestlands

AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.

ACTION: Request for proposals.

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SUMMARY: The Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, State and
Private Forestry, Technology Marketing Unit, located at the Forest
Products Laboratory, requests proposals for projects that increase the
use of woody biomass that is removed during hazardous fuels treatment
projects on both public and private forestlands. The Hazardous Fuels
Woody Biomass Utilization (WBU) Grant Program is intended to improve
the effectiveness of forest restoration activities by creating and
expanding markets for small-diameter material, low-value trees, and
woody biomass removed during hazardous fuel reduction and forest health
activities. These funds are intended to assist communities,
entrepreneurs, and others turn low-value woody biomass materials from
forest restoration activities into marketable forest products and/or
energy products.

DATES: Pre-application Postmark Deadline: November 20, 2009. Full
Application Postmark Deadline: April 2, 2010.

ADDRESSES: All pre-applications and full applications must be sent to
the following address: U.S. Forest Service, ATTN: Patricia Brumm, Grant
Officer, Forest Products Laboratory, One Gifford
Pinchot Drive, Madison, WI 53726-2398. Detailed information regarding
what to include in the pre-application and full application,
definitions of terms, eligibility, priority forestlands, and Federal
restrictions are available at http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/tmu (under
Hazardous Fuels Woody Biomass Grants), and at http://www.grants.gov.
Paper copies of the information are also available by contacting the
U.S. Forest Service, S&PF Technology Marketing Unit, One Gifford
Pinchot Dr., Madison, Wisconsin 53726-2398, 608-231-9504.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding the grant
application or administrative regulations, contact Patricia Brumm,
Grants and Agreements Specialist, 608- 231-9298, pbrumm@fs.fed.us; for
program and technical questions, contact Susan LeVan-Green, Program
Manager, 608-231-9504, slevan@fs.fed.us.
    Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD)
may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 twenty-four
hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays.
 
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ANNOUNCEMENT 6


Subject: WATER - ND. DOC/NOAA. Exception to Final Guidelines for the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
 
[Federal Register: October 1, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 189)]
[Notices]              
[Page 50773-50774]

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

[Docket No.: 0909281323-91323-01]

Exception to Final Guidelines for the Coastal and Estuarine Land
Conservation Program

AGENCY: National Ocean Service (NOS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce.

ACTION: Notice; exception to final guidelines.

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SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National
Ocean Service publishes this notice of exception to the Final
Guidelines for the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program
(CELCP). For those grants issued in fiscal year 2006 that are due to
expire on September 30, 2009, NOAA may extend the financial assistance
award period for up to 6 additional months, providing for a potential
maximum award duration of three years and six months.

DATES: The provisions in this notice are implemented as of September
30, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact:
Elaine Vaudreuil, 301-713-3155 ext. 103, Elaine.Vaudreuil@noaa.gov.

 
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