Federal Register
Vol. 75, No. 179
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Vol. 75, No. 179
Thursday, September 16, 2010
There are 8 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - FR. EPA. Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
2. AIR - FRD. EPA. Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and Vessels
3. AIR - PR. EPA. Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and Vessels
4. SUSTAINABILITY - ND. EPA. EPA's Role in Advancing Sustainable Products
5. AIR - NM. EPA. Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting
6. ENERGY - PR/NM. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial Equipment
7. ENERGY/Biomass - NM. DOE. Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee
8. ENERGY/OilSpill - NM. DOE. National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
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. Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56472-56477]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 790
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894; FRL-8832-8]
RIN 2070-AJ59
Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is revising the procedures for developing Enforceable
Consent Agreements (ECAs) to generate test data under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA). The main features of the ECA process
that EPA is changing include when and how to initiate negotiations and
inserting a firm deadline at which negotiations will terminate. EPA is
also deleting, modifying, or consolidating several sections of 40 CFR
part 790 to place the ECA provisions in one section and the Interagency
Testing Committee (ITC) provisions in a separate section, to make it
clearer that there is one ECA negotiation procedure applicable to all
circumstances when an ECA would be appropriate, and to make conforming
changes in other sections that reference the ECA procedures.
DATES: This final rule is effective October 18, 2010.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket
Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation
are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202)
566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic
identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor
log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and
subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must
be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
Jessica Barkas, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 250-8880; e-mail address: barkas.jessica@epa.gov.
For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56472-56477]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 790
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894; FRL-8832-8]
RIN 2070-AJ59
Amendments to Enforceable Consent Agreement Procedural Rules
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: EPA is revising the procedures for developing Enforceable
Consent Agreements (ECAs) to generate test data under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA). The main features of the ECA process
that EPA is changing include when and how to initiate negotiations and
inserting a firm deadline at which negotiations will terminate. EPA is
also deleting, modifying, or consolidating several sections of 40 CFR
part 790 to place the ECA provisions in one section and the Interagency
Testing Committee (ITC) provisions in a separate section, to make it
clearer that there is one ECA negotiation procedure applicable to all
circumstances when an ECA would be appropriate, and to make conforming
changes in other sections that reference the ECA procedures.
DATES: This final rule is effective October 18, 2010.
ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under docket
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2009-0894. All documents in the
docket are listed in the docket index available at http://
www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is
not publicly available, e.g., Confidential Business Information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain
other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the
Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form.
Publicly available docket materials are available in the electronic
docket at http://www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard
copy, at the OPPT Docket. The OPPT Docket is located in the EPA Docket
Center (EPA/DC) at Rm. 3334, EPA West Bldg., 1301 Constitution Ave.,
NW., Washington, DC. The EPA/DC Public Reading Room hours of operation
are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. The telephone number of the EPA/DC Public Reading Room is
(202) 566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202)
566-0280. Docket visitors are required to show photographic
identification, pass through a metal detector, and sign the EPA visitor
log. All visitor bags are processed through an X-ray machine and
subject to search. Visitors will be provided an EPA/DC badge that must
be visible at all times in the building and returned upon departure.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact:
Jessica Barkas, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(202) 250-8880; e-mail address: barkas.jessica@epa.gov.
For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill,
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202)
554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: AIR - FRD. EPA. Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and Vessels
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56477-56483]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 1060
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0270; FRL-9202-4]
RIN 2060-AQ18
Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and
Vessels
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: In the final rulemaking for new exhaust and evaporative
emissions standards for nonroad spark-ignition engines, vessels, and
equipment (73 FR 59034, October 8, 2008), EPA established first-ever
evaporative emissions standards for marine vessels. These requirements
included portable marine fuel tanks commonly used in recreational
boating. During their efforts to certify portable fuel tanks to these
new requirements, manufacturers working together on systems integration
identified several technical issues with the performance of the tanks/
fuel systems in use that were not fully apparent to them before these
standards were developed. Systems integration work conducted by the
fuel tank, boat and engine manufacturers highlighted that under some
circumstances there was the potential for fuel spillage to occur. Work
conducted by these parties indicated that this issue applies to
existing systems and tanks as well as those built to comply with EPA's
evaporative emission design standard. We have engaged the industry to
identify a simple, safe, and emissions neutral solution to this
concern. EPA is taking direct final action to make technical amendments
to the design standard for portable tanks that will allow for this
solution. In addition, we are incorporating safe recommended practices,
developed through industry consensus, for portable marine fuel tanks.
This action is emissions neutral with respect to the diurnal emissions
standard; however, to the extent that it helps reduce fuel spillage,
incorporating safe recommended practices will result in a net benefit
to the environment and lead to fuel savings.
DATES: This rule is effective on November 15, 2010 without further
notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 18, 2010 If EPA
receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the
Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take
effect. Similarly, the incorporation by reference of the published
standard listed in this regulation is approved by the Director of the
Federal Register as of November 15, 2010 without further notice, unless
EPA receives adverse comment.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0270, by one of the following methods:
http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line
instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov.
Fax: (202) 566-9744.
Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, Air Docket, Mail-
Code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. In
addition, please mail a copy of your comments on the information
collection provisions to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attn: Desk Officer for
EPA, 725 17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20503.
Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room
3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket No.
EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0270. 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: Michael Samulski, Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment
and Standards Division, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105; telephone number: 734-214-4532; fax number: 734-214-4050; e-mail
address: samulski.michael@epa.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 56477-56483]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 1060
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0270; FRL-9202-4]
RIN 2060-AQ18
Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and
Vessels
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: In the final rulemaking for new exhaust and evaporative
emissions standards for nonroad spark-ignition engines, vessels, and
equipment (73 FR 59034, October 8, 2008), EPA established first-ever
evaporative emissions standards for marine vessels. These requirements
included portable marine fuel tanks commonly used in recreational
boating. During their efforts to certify portable fuel tanks to these
new requirements, manufacturers working together on systems integration
identified several technical issues with the performance of the tanks/
fuel systems in use that were not fully apparent to them before these
standards were developed. Systems integration work conducted by the
fuel tank, boat and engine manufacturers highlighted that under some
circumstances there was the potential for fuel spillage to occur. Work
conducted by these parties indicated that this issue applies to
existing systems and tanks as well as those built to comply with EPA's
evaporative emission design standard. We have engaged the industry to
identify a simple, safe, and emissions neutral solution to this
concern. EPA is taking direct final action to make technical amendments
to the design standard for portable tanks that will allow for this
solution. In addition, we are incorporating safe recommended practices,
developed through industry consensus, for portable marine fuel tanks.
This action is emissions neutral with respect to the diurnal emissions
standard; however, to the extent that it helps reduce fuel spillage,
incorporating safe recommended practices will result in a net benefit
to the environment and lead to fuel savings.
DATES: This rule is effective on November 15, 2010 without further
notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 18, 2010 If EPA
receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the
Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take
effect. Similarly, the incorporation by reference of the published
standard listed in this regulation is approved by the Director of the
Federal Register as of November 15, 2010 without further notice, unless
EPA receives adverse comment.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0270, by one of the following methods:
instructions for submitting comments.
Code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. In
addition, please mail a copy of your comments on the information
collection provisions to the Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Attn: Desk Officer for
EPA, 725 17th St., NW., Washington, DC 20503.
3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC, Attention Docket No.
EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0270. 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: Michael Samulski, Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment
and Standards Division, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105; telephone number: 734-214-4532; fax number: 734-214-4050; e-mail
address: samulski.michael@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: AIR - PR. EPA. Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and Vessels
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 56491-56494]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 1060
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0270; FRL-9202-3]
RIN 2060-AQ18
Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and
Vessels
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: In the final rulemaking for new exhaust and evaporative
emissions standards for nonroad spark-ignition engines, vessels, and
equipment (73 FR 59034, October 8, 2008), EPA established first-ever
evaporative emissions standards for marine vessels. These requirements
included portable marine fuel tanks commonly used in recreational
boating. During their efforts to certify portable fuel tanks to these
new requirements, manufacturers working together on systems integration
identified several technical issues with the performance of the tanks/
fuel systems in use that were not fully apparent to them before these
standards were developed. Systems integration work conducted by the
fuel tank, boat and engine manufacturers highlighted that under some
circumstances there was the potential for fuel spillage to occur. Work
conducted by these parties
indicated that this issue applies to existing systems and tanks as well
as those built to comply with EPA's evaporative emission design
standard. We have engaged the industry to identify a simple, safe, and
emissions neutral solution to this concern. This proposed action
represents the results of that work and is emissions neutral with
respect to the diurnal emissions standard; however, to the extent that
it helps reduce fuel spillage, incorporating safe recommended practices
will result in a net benefit to the environment and lead to fuel
savings. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal
Register, we are making these technical amendments as a direct final
rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment,
we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
DATES: Written comments must be received by October 18, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0270, by mail to Environmental Protection Agency, Air Docket,
Mail-code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/
courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section
of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal
Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Samulski, Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment
and Standards Division, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105; telephone number: 734-214-4532; fax number: 734-214-4050; email
address: samulski.michael@epa.gov.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 56491-56494]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 1060
[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0270; FRL-9202-3]
RIN 2060-AQ18
Technical Amendments for Marine Spark-Ignition Engines and
Vessels
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: In the final rulemaking for new exhaust and evaporative
emissions standards for nonroad spark-ignition engines, vessels, and
equipment (73 FR 59034, October 8, 2008), EPA established first-ever
evaporative emissions standards for marine vessels. These requirements
included portable marine fuel tanks commonly used in recreational
boating. During their efforts to certify portable fuel tanks to these
new requirements, manufacturers working together on systems integration
identified several technical issues with the performance of the tanks/
fuel systems in use that were not fully apparent to them before these
standards were developed. Systems integration work conducted by the
fuel tank, boat and engine manufacturers highlighted that under some
circumstances there was the potential for fuel spillage to occur. Work
conducted by these parties
indicated that this issue applies to existing systems and tanks as well
as those built to comply with EPA's evaporative emission design
standard. We have engaged the industry to identify a simple, safe, and
emissions neutral solution to this concern. This proposed action
represents the results of that work and is emissions neutral with
respect to the diurnal emissions standard; however, to the extent that
it helps reduce fuel spillage, incorporating safe recommended practices
will result in a net benefit to the environment and lead to fuel
savings. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal
Register, we are making these technical amendments as a direct final
rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment,
we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
DATES: Written comments must be received by October 18, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2010-0270, by mail to Environmental Protection Agency, Air Docket,
Mail-code 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460.
Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/
courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section
of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal
Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Samulski, Environmental
Protection Agency, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment
and Standards Division, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
48105; telephone number: 734-214-4532; fax number: 734-214-4050; email
address: samulski.michael@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: SUSTAINABILITY - ND. EPA. EPA's Role in Advancing Sustainable Products
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Notices]
[Page 56528-56529]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0768; FRL-8847-1]
EPA's Role in Advancing Sustainable Products
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA is interested in soliciting individual stakeholder input
regarding the Agency's role in the ``green'' or sustainable products
movement. The Agency will consider the information gathered from this
notice and other sources as it works to define its role and develop a
strategy that identifies how EPA can make a meaningful contribution to
the development, manufacture, designation, and use of sustainable
products.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 19, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0768, by one of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Document Control Office (7407M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
Hand Delivery: OPPT Document Control Office (DCO), EPA
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0768. 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 technical information contact: Thomas Tillman, Pollution
Prevention Division Mail Code (7409M), Office Pollution Prevention and
Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8263; e-mail
address: tillman.thomas@epa.gov.
For general information contact: The Pollution Prevention
Information Clearinghouse (7409M), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0799; e-mail
address: PPIC@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 56528-56529]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0768; FRL-8847-1]
EPA's Role in Advancing Sustainable Products
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: EPA is interested in soliciting individual stakeholder input
regarding the Agency's role in the ``green'' or sustainable products
movement. The Agency will consider the information gathered from this
notice and other sources as it works to define its role and develop a
strategy that identifies how EPA can make a meaningful contribution to
the development, manufacture, designation, and use of sustainable
products.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 19, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification
(ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0768, by one of the following methods:
Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
Prevention and Toxics (OPPT), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001.
East Bldg., Rm. 6428, 1201 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC.
Attention: Docket ID Number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2010-0768. 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 technical information contact: Thomas Tillman, Pollution
Prevention Division Mail Code (7409M), Office Pollution Prevention and
Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8263; e-mail
address: tillman.thomas@epa.gov.
For general information contact: The Pollution Prevention
Information Clearinghouse (7409M), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0799; e-mail
address: PPIC@epa.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: AIR - NM. EPA. Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Notices]
[Page 56530]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9202-5]
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical scientific, and
enforcement policy issues.
Dates & Addresses: Open meeting notice; Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2
Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act
Advisory Committee will hold their next open meeting on Wednesday,
October 6, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza at National
Airport, located at 1489 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington,
Virginia. Seating will be available on a first come, first served
basis. The Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations subcommittee
will meet on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The
Permits, New Source Reviews and Toxics subcommittee will meet on
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from approximately 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. The
meetings will also be held at the Crown Plaza at National Airport, in
Arlington, Virginia. The Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee
(MSTRS) will announce their upcoming meeting via a separate Federal
Register notice. The agenda for the CAAAC full committee meeting on
October 6, 2010 will be posted on the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
Inspection of Committee Documents: The Committee agenda and any
documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the
meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting
minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and
Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket OAR-2004-0075.
The Docket office can be reached by e-mail at: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov
or FAX: 202-566-9744.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the CAAAC, please contact
Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA, (202) 564-1082,
FAX (202) 564-1352 or by mail at U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation
(Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20004. For information on the Subcommittees, please contact the
following individuals: (1) Permits/NSR/Toxics--Liz Naess, (919) 541-
1892; (2) Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations--Carey
Fitzmaurice, (202) 564-1667; and (3) Mobile Source Technical Review--
John Guy, (202) 343-9276. Additional Information on these meetings,
CAAAC, and its Subcommittees can be found on the CAAAC Web site: http:/
/www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
For information on access or services for individuals with
disabilities, please contact Mr. Pat Childers at (202) 564-1082 or
childers.pat@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please
contact Mr. Childers, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting,
to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.
[Notices]
[Page 56530]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9202-5]
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC): Notice of Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
ACTION: Notice of Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the
Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC) on November 19, 1990, to
provide independent advice and counsel to EPA on policy issues
associated with implementation of the Clean Air Act of 1990. The
Committee advises on economic, environmental, technical scientific, and
enforcement policy issues.
Dates & Addresses: Open meeting notice; Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. App. 2
Section 10(a)(2), notice is hereby given that the Clean Air Act
Advisory Committee will hold their next open meeting on Wednesday,
October 6, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza at National
Airport, located at 1489 Jefferson Davis Highway in Arlington,
Virginia. Seating will be available on a first come, first served
basis. The Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations subcommittee
will meet on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The
Permits, New Source Reviews and Toxics subcommittee will meet on
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 from approximately 12:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. The
meetings will also be held at the Crown Plaza at National Airport, in
Arlington, Virginia. The Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee
(MSTRS) will announce their upcoming meeting via a separate Federal
Register notice. The agenda for the CAAAC full committee meeting on
October 6, 2010 will be posted on the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee
Web site at http://www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
Inspection of Committee Documents: The Committee agenda and any
documents prepared for the meeting will be publicly available at the
meeting. Thereafter, these documents, together with CAAAC meeting
minutes, will be available by contacting the Office of Air and
Radiation Docket and requesting information under docket OAR-2004-0075.
The Docket office can be reached by e-mail at: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov
or FAX: 202-566-9744.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Concerning the CAAAC, please contact
Pat Childers, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. EPA, (202) 564-1082,
FAX (202) 564-1352 or by mail at U.S. EPA, Office of Air and Radiation
(Mail code 6102 A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20004. For information on the Subcommittees, please contact the
following individuals: (1) Permits/NSR/Toxics--Liz Naess, (919) 541-
1892; (2) Economic Incentives and Regulatory Innovations--Carey
Fitzmaurice, (202) 564-1667; and (3) Mobile Source Technical Review--
John Guy, (202) 343-9276. Additional Information on these meetings,
CAAAC, and its Subcommittees can be found on the CAAAC Web site: http:/
/www.epa.gov/oar/caaac/.
For information on access or services for individuals with
disabilities, please contact Mr. Pat Childers at (202) 564-1082 or
childers.pat@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please
contact Mr. Childers, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting,
to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: ENERGY - PR/NM. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Certification, Compliance, and Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial
Equipment
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 56795-56832]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Parts 429, 430 and 431
[Docket No. EERE-2010-BT-CE-0014]
RIN 1904-AC23
Energy Conservation Program: Certification, Compliance, and
Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial
Equipment
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the ``Department'') is
proposing to revise and expand its existing certification, compliance,
and enforcement regulations for certain consumer products and
commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act of 1975, as amended (EPCA or the ``Act''). These
regulations provide for sampling plans used in determining compliance
with existing standards, manufacturer submission of compliance
statements and certification reports to DOE, maintenance of compliance
records by manufacturers, and the availability of enforcement actions
for improper certification or noncompliance with an applicable
standard. Ultimately, these proposals will allow DOE to systematically
enforce applicable energy and water conservation standards for covered
products and covered equipment and provide for more accurate,
comprehensive information about the energy and water use
characteristics of products sold in the United States. Additionally,
today's notice announces a public meeting on the proposed amendments.
DATES: DOE will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Washington, DC. DOE must receive requests to
speak at the public meeting before 4 p.m., Thursday, September 23,
2010. Additionally, DOE plans to conduct the public meeting via
webinar. To participate via webinar, DOE must be notified by no later
than Thursday, September 16, 2010. Participants seeking to present
statements in person during the meeting must submit to DOE a signed
original and an electronic copy of statements to be given at the public
meeting before 4 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010.
DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) before and after the public
meeting but no later than October 18, 2010. See section V, ``Public
Participation,'' of this NOPR for details.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested
persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE-2010-BT-
CE-0014, by any of the following methods:
E-mail: CCE-2010-BT-CE-0014@ee.doe.gov. Include EERE-2010-
BT-CE-0014 in the subject line of the message.
Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of Energy,
Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, Revisions to Energy
Efficiency Enforcement Regulations, EERE-2010-BT-CE-0014, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Phone: (202) 586-
2945. Please submit one signed paper original.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department
of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L'Enfant
Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586-2945. Please submit
one signed paper original.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number or RIN for this rulemaking. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change, including any personal
information provided.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents, or
comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 202-586-6590. E-mail:
Ashley.Armstrong@ee.doe.gov; and Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Forrestal Building, GC-71, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: 202-287-
6122. E-mail: Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 56795-56832]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Parts 429, 430 and 431
[Docket No. EERE-2010-BT-CE-0014]
RIN 1904-AC23
Energy Conservation Program: Certification, Compliance, and
Enforcement for Consumer Products and Commercial and Industrial
Equipment
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking and public meeting.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE or the ``Department'') is
proposing to revise and expand its existing certification, compliance,
and enforcement regulations for certain consumer products and
commercial and industrial equipment covered under the Energy Policy and
Conservation Act of 1975, as amended (EPCA or the ``Act''). These
regulations provide for sampling plans used in determining compliance
with existing standards, manufacturer submission of compliance
statements and certification reports to DOE, maintenance of compliance
records by manufacturers, and the availability of enforcement actions
for improper certification or noncompliance with an applicable
standard. Ultimately, these proposals will allow DOE to systematically
enforce applicable energy and water conservation standards for covered
products and covered equipment and provide for more accurate,
comprehensive information about the energy and water use
characteristics of products sold in the United States. Additionally,
today's notice announces a public meeting on the proposed amendments.
DATES: DOE will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 23, 2010,
from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Washington, DC. DOE must receive requests to
speak at the public meeting before 4 p.m., Thursday, September 23,
2010. Additionally, DOE plans to conduct the public meeting via
webinar. To participate via webinar, DOE must be notified by no later
than Thursday, September 16, 2010. Participants seeking to present
statements in person during the meeting must submit to DOE a signed
original and an electronic copy of statements to be given at the public
meeting before 4 p.m., Thursday, September 23, 2010.
DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) before and after the public
meeting but no later than October 18, 2010. See section V, ``Public
Participation,'' of this NOPR for details.
ADDRESSES: Interested persons are encouraged to submit comments using
the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the instructions for submitting comments. Alternatively, interested
persons may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE-2010-BT-
CE-0014, by any of the following methods:
BT-CE-0014 in the subject line of the message.
Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, Revisions to Energy
Efficiency Enforcement Regulations, EERE-2010-BT-CE-0014, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Phone: (202) 586-
2945. Please submit one signed paper original.
of Energy, Building Technologies Program, 6th Floor, 950 L'Enfant
Plaza, SW., Washington, DC 20024. Phone: (202) 586-2945. Please submit
one signed paper original.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name
and docket number or RIN for this rulemaking. Note that all comments
received will be posted without change, including any personal
information provided.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents, or
comments received, go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://
www.regulations.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Ashley Armstrong, U.S. Department
of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0121. Telephone: 202-586-6590. E-mail:
Ashley.Armstrong@ee.doe.gov; and Ms. Celia Sher, U.S. Department of
Energy, Office of the General Counsel, Forrestal Building, GC-71, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585. Telephone: 202-287-
6122. E-mail: Celia.Sher@hq.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: ENERGY/Biomass - NM. DOE. Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Notices]
[Page 56525-56526]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research
and Development Technical Advisory Committee under Section 9008(d) of
the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies
publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public
participation. This notice announces the meeting of the Biomass
Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee.
DATES: September 29, 2010 and September 30, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Embassy Suites Denver--Aurora, 4444 North Havana Street,
Denver, Colorado 80239, (303) 375-0400.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura McCann, Designated Federal
Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586-7766; E-mail: laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov
or Chrissy Fagerholm at (202) 586-2933; E-mail:
christina.fagerholm@ee.doe.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 56525-56526]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Biomass Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the Biomass Research
and Development Technical Advisory Committee under Section 9008(d) of
the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The Federal Advisory
Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that agencies
publish these notices in the Federal Register to allow for public
participation. This notice announces the meeting of the Biomass
Research and Development Technical Advisory Committee.
DATES: September 29, 2010 and September 30, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Embassy Suites Denver--Aurora, 4444 North Havana Street,
Denver, Colorado 80239, (303) 375-0400.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Laura McCann, Designated Federal
Officer for the Committee, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Washington, DC 20585; (202) 586-7766; E-mail: laura.mccann@ee.doe.gov
or Chrissy Fagerholm at (202) 586-2933; E-mail:
christina.fagerholm@ee.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 8
Subject: ENERGY/OilSpill - NM. DOE. National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
[Federal Register: September 16, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 179)]
[Notices]
[Page 56526-56527]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and
Offshore Drilling
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the National
Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
(the Commission). The Commission was organized pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). The
Act requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal
Register. The Charter of the Commission can be found at: http://
www.OilSpillCommission.gov.
DATES: Monday, September 27, 2010, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Tuesday,
September 28, 2010, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Park Road,
NW., Washington, DC 20008; telephone number: 1-202-328-2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher A. Smith, Designated
Federal Officer, Mail Stop: FE-30, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-0716
or facsimile (202) 586-6221; e-mail:
BPDeepwaterHorizonCommission@hq.doe.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 56526-56527]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and
Offshore Drilling
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces an open meeting of the National
Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling
(the Commission). The Commission was organized pursuant to the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463, 86 Stat. 770) (the Act). The
Act requires that agencies publish these notices in the Federal
Register. The Charter of the Commission can be found at: http://
www.OilSpillCommission.gov.
DATES: Monday, September 27, 2010, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Tuesday,
September 28, 2010, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Washington Marriott Wardman Park, 2660 Woodley Park Road,
NW., Washington, DC 20008; telephone number: 1-202-328-2000.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher A. Smith, Designated
Federal Officer, Mail Stop: FE-30, U.S. Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington DC 20585; telephone (202) 586-0716
or facsimile (202) 586-6221; e-mail:
BPDeepwaterHorizonCommission@hq.doe.gov.
