Federal Register
Vol. 75, No. 48
Friday, March 12, 2010
Vol. 75, No. 48
Friday, March 12, 2010
There are 13 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - FR. EPA. S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)-3-methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid; Amendment to an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
2. AIR - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Iron and Steel
Foundries (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2096.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0543
Foundries (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2096.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0543
3. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Spirotetramat; Receipt of Applications for Emergency Exemptions, Solicitation of Public Comment
4. AIR - ND. EPA. Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur
5. ALL - NM. EPA. Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board (SAB)
6. TOXICS - ND. EPA. Pesticide Products; Registration Applications
7. MI/ENERGY, MI/LAND - ND. Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan, USA and State South Branch 1-8 Well; Corrected Notice of Intent
8. TRANSPORT, ENERGY/Efficiency - PR/NM. DOT/NHTSA. Notice of Public Meeting; Tire Fuel Efficiency
9. MI/ENERGY/Nuclear - ND. NRC. Detroit Edison Company; FERMI 2; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
10. ENERGY/Bio - NF. USDA/Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels
11. ENERGY/Bio - NF. USDA/Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Biorefinery Assistance Program; Notice of Funding Availability
12. ENERGY - NF. USDA/Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Repowering Assistance Program
13. ENERGY - NF. DOE/Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Notice of Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop
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. S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-cyclohex-2-enyl)-3-methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid; Amendment to an Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 11740-11744]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0127; FRL-8814-5]
S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-
cyclohex-2-enyl)-3-methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid; Amendment to an
Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation amends the current temporary exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical
pesticide S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-
cyclohex-2-enyl)-3-methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid (ABA), to make it
a permanent exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues
of ABA in or on all food commodities when applied or used preharvest as
a plant regulator. Valent Biosciences Corporation submitted a petition
to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
requesting that the Agency amend the existing temporary exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to
establish a maximum permissible level for residues of S-Abscisic Acid.
DATES: This regulation is effective March 12, 2010. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before May 11, 2010, 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-2009-0127. 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://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: Chris Pfeifer, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 308-0031; e-mail address: pfeifer.chris@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 11740-11744]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 180
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0127; FRL-8814-5]
S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-
cyclohex-2-enyl)-3-methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid; Amendment to an
Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This regulation amends the current temporary exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical
pesticide S-Abscisic Acid, (S)-5-(1-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-4-oxo-1-
cyclohex-2-enyl)-3-methyl-penta-(2Z,4E)-dienoic Acid (ABA), to make it
a permanent exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues
of ABA in or on all food commodities when applied or used preharvest as
a plant regulator. Valent Biosciences Corporation submitted a petition
to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA),
requesting that the Agency amend the existing temporary exemption from
the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to
establish a maximum permissible level for residues of S-Abscisic Acid.
DATES: This regulation is effective March 12, 2010. Objections and
requests for hearings must be received on or before May 11, 2010, 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-2009-0127. 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://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: Chris Pfeifer, Biopesticides and
Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 308-0031; e-mail address: pfeifer.chris@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: AIR - ICR. EPA. Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Iron and Steel
Foundries (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2096.04, OMB Control Number 2060-0543
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11873-11875]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0404; FRL-9126-7]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Iron and Steel
Foundries (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2096.04, OMB Control Number 2060-
0543
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 April 12,
2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OECA-2009-0404 to (1) EPA online using 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: Learia Williams, 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) 564-4113; fax number:
(202) 564-0050; e-mail address: williams.learia@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 11873-11875]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OECA-2009-0404; FRL-9126-7]
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for
Review and Approval; Comment Request; NESHAP for Iron and Steel
Foundries (Renewal), EPA ICR Number 2096.04, OMB Control Number 2060-
0543
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 April 12,
2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing docket ID number EPA-HQ-
OECA-2009-0404 to (1) EPA online using 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: Learia Williams, 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) 564-4113; fax number:
(202) 564-0050; e-mail address: williams.learia@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Spirotetramat; Receipt of Applications for Emergency Exemptions, Solicitation of Public Comment
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11875-11876]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0178; FRL-8815-4]
Spirotetramat; Receipt of Applications for Emergency Exemptions,
Solicitation of Public Comment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has received specific exemption requests from the states
of Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington,
to use the pesticide spirotetramat (CAS No. 203313-25-1) to treat
onion, dry bulb to control thrips. The applicants are proposing the use
of a chemical whose registration was recently vacated. EPA is
soliciting public comment before making the decision whether or not to
grant the exemptions.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0178 by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: 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: Keri Grinstead, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 308-8373; fax number: (703) 605-0781; e-mail address:
grinstead.keri@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 11875-11876]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0178; FRL-8815-4]
Spirotetramat; Receipt of Applications for Emergency Exemptions,
Solicitation of Public Comment
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA has received specific exemption requests from the states
of Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Oregon, Utah, and Washington,
to use the pesticide spirotetramat (CAS No. 203313-25-1) to treat
onion, dry bulb to control thrips. The applicants are proposing the use
of a chemical whose registration was recently vacated. EPA is
soliciting public comment before making the decision whether or not to
grant the exemptions.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0178 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: Keri Grinstead, Registration Division
(7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone
number: (703) 308-8373; fax number: (703) 605-0781; e-mail address:
grinstead.keri@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: AIR - ND. EPA. Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11877-11878]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1145; FRL-9126-8]
Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards
for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of availability of draft report.
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SUMMARY: On or about March 1, 2010, the Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards (OAQPS) of EPA is making available a draft report, Policy
Assessment for the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality
Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur: First External
Review Draft. The EPA is releasing this preliminary draft document to
seek early consultation with the Clean Air Scientific Advisory
Committee (CASAC) and to solicit public comment on the overall
structure and framing of key issues and areas of focus that will be
discussed in a future, complete draft policy assessment document.
DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before April 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2007-1145, by one of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for
submitting comments.
E-mail: Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail)
to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-
1145.
Fax: Fax your comments to 202-566-9744, Attention Docket
ID. No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1145.
Mail: Send your comments to: Air and Radiation Docket and
Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1145.
Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: EPA
Docket Center, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 3334, Washington, DC.
Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Bryan Hubbell, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (Mailcode C504-02), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; e-mail:
hubbell.bryan@epa.gov; telephone: 919-541-0621; fax: 919-541-0804.
[Notices]
[Page 11877-11878]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1145; FRL-9126-8]
Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards
for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of availability of draft report.
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SUMMARY: On or about March 1, 2010, the Office of Air Quality Planning
and Standards (OAQPS) of EPA is making available a draft report, Policy
Assessment for the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality
Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur: First External
Review Draft. The EPA is releasing this preliminary draft document to
seek early consultation with the Clean Air Scientific Advisory
Committee (CASAC) and to solicit public comment on the overall
structure and framing of key issues and areas of focus that will be
discussed in a future, complete draft policy assessment document.
DATES: Comments should be submitted on or before April 29, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2007-1145, by one of the following methods:
submitting comments.
to a-and-r-docket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-
1145.
ID. No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1145.
Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 2822T,
1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2007-1145.
Docket Center, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 3334, Washington, DC.
Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of
boxed information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Bryan Hubbell, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards (Mailcode C504-02), U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; e-mail:
hubbell.bryan@epa.gov; telephone: 919-541-0621; fax: 919-541-0804.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: ALL - NM. EPA. Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public
Meeting of the Science Advisory Board (SAB)
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11883-11884]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9126-2]
Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public
Meeting of the Science Advisory Board (SAB)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Chartered
SAB to continue its discussion with EPA's Office of Research and
Development (ORD) regarding ORD research programs in support of EPA's
mission and priorities.
DATES: The public meeting will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern Time).
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants
further information concerning the meeting may contact Dr. Angela
Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board
(1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 343-
9981; fax (202) 233-0643; or e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. General
information concerning the SAB can be found on the EPA Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/sab.
[Notices]
[Page 11883-11884]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9126-2]
Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public
Meeting of the Science Advisory Board (SAB)
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory
Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the Chartered
SAB to continue its discussion with EPA's Office of Research and
Development (ORD) regarding ORD research programs in support of EPA's
mission and priorities.
DATES: The public meeting will be held on Monday, April 5, 2010 from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) and Tuesday, April 6, 2010 from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. (Eastern Time).
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th
Street, NW., Washington, DC 20006.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants
further information concerning the meeting may contact Dr. Angela
Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board
(1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 343-
9981; fax (202) 233-0643; or e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. General
information concerning the SAB can be found on the EPA Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/sab.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: TOXICS - ND. EPA. Pesticide Products; Registration Applications
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11884-11886]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0735; FRL-8805-1]
Pesticide Products; Registration Applications
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of applications to register new
uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active
ingredients, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c) of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. EPA is
publishing this notice of applications, pursuant to section 3(c)(4) of
FIFRA.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket
identification (ID) number specified in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION in
Unit II. by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: 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: A contact person is listed at the end
of each registration application summary and may be contacted by
telephone or e-mail. The mailing address for each contact person listed
is: Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001.
[Notices]
[Page 11884-11886]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2009-0735; FRL-8805-1]
Pesticide Products; Registration Applications
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces receipt of applications to register new
uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active
ingredients, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c) of the Federal
Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. EPA is
publishing this notice of applications, pursuant to section 3(c)(4) of
FIFRA.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before April 12, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket
identification (ID) number specified in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION in
Unit II. 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: A contact person is listed at the end
of each registration application summary and may be contacted by
telephone or e-mail. The mailing address for each contact person listed
is: Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: MI/ENERGY, MI/LAND - ND. Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan, USA and State South Branch 1-8 Well; Corrected Notice of Intent
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11838-11840]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan, USA and State South
Branch 1-8 Well
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Corrected Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement for the USA and State South Branch 1-8 well. The original
notice was published on 2/24/10.
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SUMMARY: The Huron-Manistee National Forests (Forest Service) and the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as a Cooperating Agency, will prepare
an environmental impact statement (EIS) to assess the environmental
impacts of an industry proposal to drill one exploratory natural gas
well, the USA & State South Branch 1-8 (SB 1-8) well, on National
Forest System lands. The EIS will also assess the impacts of
constructing necessary infrastructure, including production facility
and flowline, should the well be capable of producing hydrocarbons in
commercial quantities. This analysis will allow the agencies to make
their respective decisions on this proposal in accordance with federal
regulations.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received
by April 26, 2010. The Draft EIS is expected in December 2010 and the
Final EIS is expected by July 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Lauri Hogeboom, Interdisciplinary
Team Leader, Huron-Manistee National Forests, 1755 S. Mitchell Street,
Cadillac, MI 49601; fax: 231-775-5551. Send electronic comments to:
comments-eastern-huron-manistee@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Arbogast, Huron-Manistee National
Forests; telephone: 231-775-2421; fax: 231-775-5551. See address above
under Addresses. Copies of documents may be requested at the same
address. Another means of obtaining information is to visit the Forest
Web page at http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf then click on ``Projects and
Planning'', then ``Mio projects'', and then ``USA and State South
Branch 1-8.''
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTY)
may call 1-231-775-3183.
[Notices]
[Page 11838-11840]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Forest Service
Huron-Manistee National Forests, Michigan, USA and State South
Branch 1-8 Well
AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA.
ACTION: Corrected Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Impact
Statement for the USA and State South Branch 1-8 well. The original
notice was published on 2/24/10.
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SUMMARY: The Huron-Manistee National Forests (Forest Service) and the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM), as a Cooperating Agency, will prepare
an environmental impact statement (EIS) to assess the environmental
impacts of an industry proposal to drill one exploratory natural gas
well, the USA & State South Branch 1-8 (SB 1-8) well, on National
Forest System lands. The EIS will also assess the impacts of
constructing necessary infrastructure, including production facility
and flowline, should the well be capable of producing hydrocarbons in
commercial quantities. This analysis will allow the agencies to make
their respective decisions on this proposal in accordance with federal
regulations.
DATES: Comments concerning the scope of the analysis must be received
by April 26, 2010. The Draft EIS is expected in December 2010 and the
Final EIS is expected by July 2011.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments to Lauri Hogeboom, Interdisciplinary
Team Leader, Huron-Manistee National Forests, 1755 S. Mitchell Street,
Cadillac, MI 49601; fax: 231-775-5551. Send electronic comments to:
comments-eastern-huron-manistee@fs.fed.us.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ken Arbogast, Huron-Manistee National
Forests; telephone: 231-775-2421; fax: 231-775-5551. See address above
under Addresses. Copies of documents may be requested at the same
address. Another means of obtaining information is to visit the Forest
Web page at http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/hmnf then click on ``Projects and
Planning'', then ``Mio projects'', and then ``USA and State South
Branch 1-8.''
Individuals who use telecommunication devices for the deaf (TTY)
may call 1-231-775-3183.
ANNOUNCEMENT 8
Subject: TRANSPORT, ENERGY/Efficiency - PR/NM. DOT/NHTSA. Notice of Public Meeting; Tire Fuel Efficiency
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 11806-11808]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 575
[Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0018]
Notice of Public Meeting; Tire Fuel Efficiency
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: On June 22, 2009, NHTSA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) proposing a new consumer information program for
replacement tires (74 FR 29542). The new consumer information program
responded to a requirement in the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (EISA), which directed NHTSA to develop a national tire fuel
efficiency rating system and consumer education program for replacement
tires. The program would inform consumers about the effect of tires on
fuel efficiency, safety and durability.
Prior to the NPRM, NHTSA conducted focus group studies in which it
presented several labels using different graphics and scales to relay
the ratings proposed in the NPRM. After the NPRM was issued, NHTSA
conducted an internet survey to further explore what influences
consumers' tire purchasing decisions and how best to convey the
information in this new program to consumers.
To further refine the consumer education portion of this new
program, NHTSA intends to conduct further consumer research. NHTSA
invites interested parties to submit written comments and participate
in a public meeting on the research plan using the instructions set
forth in this notice. As described in the Procedural Matters section of
this notice, each speaker should anticipate speaking for approximately
ten minutes, although we may need to adjust the time for each speaker
if there is a large turnout. To facilitate discussion, NHTSA has placed
documents concerning early research, and the draft research plan for
the future in the docket. NHTSA will consider the public comments
received in developing a research plan to aid in the development of
consumer information requirements and NHTSA's consumer education plan
regarding tire fuel efficiency.
DATES: Public Meeting: The public meeting will be held on Friday, March
26, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Department of Transportation,
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. NHTSA recommends that
all persons attending the meeting arrive at least 45 minutes early in
order to facilitate entry into the Department. If you wish to attend or
speak at the meeting, you must register in advance no later than
Monday, March 22, 2010, by following the instructions in the Procedural
Matters section of this notice. NHTSA will consider late registrants to
the extent time and space allows, but NHTSA cannot ensure that late
registrants will be able to speak at the meeting.
Comments: NHTSA must receive written comments by Friday, April 2,
2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mary Versailles, Telephone: 1-202-
366-2057, Office of International Vehicle, Fuel Economy and Consumer
Standards, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. E-mail:
mary.versailles@dot.gov.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments to the docket number identified in
the heading of this document by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to http://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Mail: 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.
Hand Delivery or Courier: U.S. Department of
Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern
time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Fax: 202-493-2251.
Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.
You may call the Docket at 1-800-647-5527.
Note that all comments received, including any personal
information, will be posted without change to http://
www.regulations.gov.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 11806-11808]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
49 CFR Part 575
[Docket No. NHTSA-2010-0018]
Notice of Public Meeting; Tire Fuel Efficiency
AGENCY: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: On June 22, 2009, NHTSA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) proposing a new consumer information program for
replacement tires (74 FR 29542). The new consumer information program
responded to a requirement in the Energy Independence and Security Act
of 2007 (EISA), which directed NHTSA to develop a national tire fuel
efficiency rating system and consumer education program for replacement
tires. The program would inform consumers about the effect of tires on
fuel efficiency, safety and durability.
Prior to the NPRM, NHTSA conducted focus group studies in which it
presented several labels using different graphics and scales to relay
the ratings proposed in the NPRM. After the NPRM was issued, NHTSA
conducted an internet survey to further explore what influences
consumers' tire purchasing decisions and how best to convey the
information in this new program to consumers.
To further refine the consumer education portion of this new
program, NHTSA intends to conduct further consumer research. NHTSA
invites interested parties to submit written comments and participate
in a public meeting on the research plan using the instructions set
forth in this notice. As described in the Procedural Matters section of
this notice, each speaker should anticipate speaking for approximately
ten minutes, although we may need to adjust the time for each speaker
if there is a large turnout. To facilitate discussion, NHTSA has placed
documents concerning early research, and the draft research plan for
the future in the docket. NHTSA will consider the public comments
received in developing a research plan to aid in the development of
consumer information requirements and NHTSA's consumer education plan
regarding tire fuel efficiency.
DATES: Public Meeting: The public meeting will be held on Friday, March
26, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Department of Transportation,
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590. NHTSA recommends that
all persons attending the meeting arrive at least 45 minutes early in
order to facilitate entry into the Department. If you wish to attend or
speak at the meeting, you must register in advance no later than
Monday, March 22, 2010, by following the instructions in the Procedural
Matters section of this notice. NHTSA will consider late registrants to
the extent time and space allows, but NHTSA cannot ensure that late
registrants will be able to speak at the meeting.
Comments: NHTSA must receive written comments by Friday, April 2,
2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Mary Versailles, Telephone: 1-202-
366-2057, Office of International Vehicle, Fuel Economy and Consumer
Standards, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. E-mail:
mary.versailles@dot.gov.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments to the docket number identified in
the heading of this document by any of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting
comments.
Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590.
Transportation, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern
time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Regardless of how you submit your comments, you should mention the
docket number of this document.
You may call the Docket at 1-800-647-5527.
Note that all comments received, including any personal
information, will be posted without change to http://
www.regulations.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 9
Subject: MI/ENERGY/Nuclear - ND. NRC. Detroit Edison Company; FERMI 2; Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11946-11947]
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. 50-341; [NRC-2010-0099]
Detroit Edison Company; FERMI 2; Environmental Assessment and
Finding of No Significant Impact
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering
issuance of an Exemption, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (10 CFR) Section 73.5, ``Specific exemptions,'' from the
implementation date for certain new requirements of 10 CFR Part 73,
``Physical protection of plants and materials,'' for Facility Operating
License No. NPF-43, issued to Detroit Edison Co. (DECO) (the licensee),
for operation of the Fermi 2, located in Monroe County, Michigan. In
accordance with 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC prepared an environmental
assessment documenting its finding. The NRC concluded that the proposed
actions will have no significant environmental impact.
Environmental Assessment
Identification of the Proposed Action
The proposed action would exempt Fermi 2 from the required
implementation date of March 31, 2010, for several new requirements of
10 CFR Part 73. Specifically, Fermi 2 would be granted an exemption
from being in full compliance with certain new requirements contained
in 10 CFR 73.55 by the March 31, 2010, deadline. DECO has proposed an
alternate full compliance implementation date of May 31, 2011,
approximately 14 months beyond the date required by 10 CFR Part 73. The
proposed action, an extension of the schedule for completion of certain
actions required by the revised 10 CFR Part 73, does not involve any
physical changes to the reactor, fuel, plant structures, support
structures, water, or land at the Fermi 2 site.
The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's
application dated November 19, 2009, as supplemented by letter dated
December 23, 2009.
The Need for the Proposed Action
The proposed action is needed to provide the licensee with
additional time required for completion of significant physical
modifications to comply with the new 10 CFR part 73 rule requirements.
While some of the work scope required by the 10 CFR part 73 rule change
requirements will be completed by March 31, 2010, some modifications
will require additional time to complete.
[Notices]
[Page 11946-11947]
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
[Docket No. 50-341; [NRC-2010-0099]
Detroit Edison Company; FERMI 2; Environmental Assessment and
Finding of No Significant Impact
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is considering
issuance of an Exemption, pursuant to Title 10 of the Code of Federal
Regulations (10 CFR) Section 73.5, ``Specific exemptions,'' from the
implementation date for certain new requirements of 10 CFR Part 73,
``Physical protection of plants and materials,'' for Facility Operating
License No. NPF-43, issued to Detroit Edison Co. (DECO) (the licensee),
for operation of the Fermi 2, located in Monroe County, Michigan. In
accordance with 10 CFR 51.21, the NRC prepared an environmental
assessment documenting its finding. The NRC concluded that the proposed
actions will have no significant environmental impact.
Environmental Assessment
Identification of the Proposed Action
The proposed action would exempt Fermi 2 from the required
implementation date of March 31, 2010, for several new requirements of
10 CFR Part 73. Specifically, Fermi 2 would be granted an exemption
from being in full compliance with certain new requirements contained
in 10 CFR 73.55 by the March 31, 2010, deadline. DECO has proposed an
alternate full compliance implementation date of May 31, 2011,
approximately 14 months beyond the date required by 10 CFR Part 73. The
proposed action, an extension of the schedule for completion of certain
actions required by the revised 10 CFR Part 73, does not involve any
physical changes to the reactor, fuel, plant structures, support
structures, water, or land at the Fermi 2 site.
The proposed action is in accordance with the licensee's
application dated November 19, 2009, as supplemented by letter dated
December 23, 2009.
The Need for the Proposed Action
The proposed action is needed to provide the licensee with
additional time required for completion of significant physical
modifications to comply with the new 10 CFR part 73 rule requirements.
While some of the work scope required by the 10 CFR part 73 rule change
requirements will be completed by March 31, 2010, some modifications
will require additional time to complete.
ANNOUNCEMENT 10
Subject: ENERGY/Bio - NF. USDA/Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11836-11837]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Contract for Proposal (NOCP); additional payment for
advanced biofuel produced from October 1, 2008 through September 30,
2009.
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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing additional payments to advanced biofuel
producers determined eligible in Fiscal Year 2009 for the Bioenergy
Program for Advanced Biofuels under criteria established in the prior
NOCP, which was published in this publication on June 12, 2009 (74 FR
27998). All payments will be made based upon the terms and conditions
provided in the prior NOCP. This NOCP announces the availability of the
remaining Fiscal Year 2009 funds that were not distributed under the
previous NOCP, which authorized $30 million for Fiscal Year 2009.
DATES: Submission of requests to be considered for additional payments
for this program must be received by May 30, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Written requests for an additional payment must be sent to
the USDA, Rural Development State Office, Renewable Energy Coordinator
in the State in which the producer's principal office is located. The
previous NOCP contains the Renewable Energy Coordinator contact
information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development-Energy
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Diane Berger, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225. Telephone: 202-720-
1400.
[Notices]
[Page 11836-11837]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice of Contract for Proposal (NOCP); additional payment for
advanced biofuel produced from October 1, 2008 through September 30,
2009.
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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing additional payments to advanced biofuel
producers determined eligible in Fiscal Year 2009 for the Bioenergy
Program for Advanced Biofuels under criteria established in the prior
NOCP, which was published in this publication on June 12, 2009 (74 FR
27998). All payments will be made based upon the terms and conditions
provided in the prior NOCP. This NOCP announces the availability of the
remaining Fiscal Year 2009 funds that were not distributed under the
previous NOCP, which authorized $30 million for Fiscal Year 2009.
DATES: Submission of requests to be considered for additional payments
for this program must be received by May 30, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Written requests for an additional payment must be sent to
the USDA, Rural Development State Office, Renewable Energy Coordinator
in the State in which the producer's principal office is located. The
previous NOCP contains the Renewable Energy Coordinator contact
information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development-Energy
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Diane Berger, 1400 Independence
Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225. Telephone: 202-720-
1400.
ANNOUNCEMENT 11
Subject: ENERGY/Bio - NF. USDA/Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Biorefinery Assistance Program; Notice of Funding Availability
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11840-11841]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Biorefinery Assistance Program
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); new application window.
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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit
application for the Biorefinery Assistance Program under criteria
established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication
on November 20, 2008 (73 FR 70544). All loan guarantees will be made
based upon the terms and conditions illustrated in the prior NOFA,
which made available $75 million in budget authority. Not all of this
budget authority has been awarded by the Agency. Therefore, the Agency
is requesting additional applications in order to award the remaining
Fiscal Year 2009 budget authority. There will only be one application
window under this notice.
DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received
by June 1, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development-Energy
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225.
Telephone: 202-720-1400.
[Notices]
[Page 11840-11841]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Biorefinery Assistance Program
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), (USDA).
ACTION: Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA); new application window.
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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit
application for the Biorefinery Assistance Program under criteria
established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication
on November 20, 2008 (73 FR 70544). All loan guarantees will be made
based upon the terms and conditions illustrated in the prior NOFA,
which made available $75 million in budget authority. Not all of this
budget authority has been awarded by the Agency. Therefore, the Agency
is requesting additional applications in order to award the remaining
Fiscal Year 2009 budget authority. There will only be one application
window under this notice.
DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received
by June 1, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development-Energy
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225.
Telephone: 202-720-1400.
ANNOUNCEMENT 12
Subject: ENERGY - NF. USDA/Rural Business-Cooperative Service. Repowering Assistance Program
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11841]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Repowering Assistance Program
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice of funds availability (NOFA); new application window.
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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit
applications for the Repowering Assistance Program under criteria
established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication
on June 12, 2009 (74 FR 28009). All payments will be made based upon
the terms and conditions provided in the prior NOFA, which authorized
$20 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. This notice announces the
availability of the remaining FY 2009 funds that were not requested
under the previous NOFA.
DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received
by June 15, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development--Energy
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225.
Telephone: 202-720-1400.
[Notices]
[Page 11841]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Business-Cooperative Service
Repowering Assistance Program
AGENCY: Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS), USDA.
ACTION: Notice of funds availability (NOFA); new application window.
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SUMMARY: RBS is announcing a new application window to submit
applications for the Repowering Assistance Program under criteria
established in the prior NOFA, which was published in this publication
on June 12, 2009 (74 FR 28009). All payments will be made based upon
the terms and conditions provided in the prior NOFA, which authorized
$20 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2009. This notice announces the
availability of the remaining FY 2009 funds that were not requested
under the previous NOFA.
DATES: Applications for participating in this program must be received
by June 15, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information on this
payment program, please contact USDA, Rural Development--Energy
Division, Program Branch, Attention: Repowering Assistance Program,
1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Stop 3225, Washington, DC 20250-3225.
Telephone: 202-720-1400.
ANNOUNCEMENT 13
Subject: ENERGY - NF. DOE/Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Notice of Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop
[Federal Register: March 12, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 48)]
[Notices]
[Page 11873]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Notice of Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop.
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SUMMARY: The Fuel Cell Technologies Program, under the DOE Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is inviting the fuel cell
research community and other stakeholders to participate in a
discussion of the most relevant research, development, and
demonstration topics in fuel cells and fuel cell systems appropriate
for government funding in stationary and transportation applications as
well as cross-cutting stack and balance of plant component technology.
Input from workshop participants will be used to assist in the
development of a planned Fuel Cell Funding Opportunity Announcement
(FOA) with awards anticipated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011.
DATES: Pre-Solicitation Workshop to be held March 16, 2010, from 12:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m. MST and March 17, 2010, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MST.
ADDRESSES: The Pre-Solicitation Workshop will be held at the Sheraton
Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Kleen, Project Officer, via e-
mail at greg.kleen@go.doe.gov. Further information on DOE's Fuel Cell
Technologies Program can be viewed at http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/.
[Notices]
[Page 11873]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Notice of Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, DOE.
ACTION: Notice of Fuel Cell Pre-Solicitation Workshop.
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SUMMARY: The Fuel Cell Technologies Program, under the DOE Office of
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, is inviting the fuel cell
research community and other stakeholders to participate in a
discussion of the most relevant research, development, and
demonstration topics in fuel cells and fuel cell systems appropriate
for government funding in stationary and transportation applications as
well as cross-cutting stack and balance of plant component technology.
Input from workshop participants will be used to assist in the
development of a planned Fuel Cell Funding Opportunity Announcement
(FOA) with awards anticipated in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011.
DATES: Pre-Solicitation Workshop to be held March 16, 2010, from 12:30
p.m.-5:30 p.m. MST and March 17, 2010, from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. MST.
ADDRESSES: The Pre-Solicitation Workshop will be held at the Sheraton
Denver West Hotel, 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80229.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Kleen, Project Officer, via e-
mail at greg.kleen@go.doe.gov. Further information on DOE's Fuel Cell
Technologies Program can be viewed at http://www.hydrogen.energy.gov/.
