Federal Register
Vol. 75, No. 199
Friday, October 15, 2010
Vol. 75, No. 199
Friday, October 15, 2010
There are 7 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - NM. EPA. FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Cancellation of Public Meeting
2. ALL - NM. EPA. National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
3. AIR - NM. EPA. Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC)
4. ENERGY/Efficiency - PR. DOE. Fossil Fuel-Generated Energy Consumption Reduction for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings
5. ENERGY/OCS - FR. DOI/BOEM. Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Safety and Environmental Management Systems
6. ENERGY/OCS - DOI/BOEM. ND. Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska OCS Region, Chukchi Sea Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193; Notice of Availability of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and Notice of Public Hearings
7. HAZ, TRANSPORT - NM. DOT/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting
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 - NM. EPA. FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Cancellation of Public Meeting
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Notices]
[Page 63470]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0588; FRL-8850-8]
FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Cancellation of Public
Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Agency is issuing this notice to cancel a November 2-5,
2010 meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) to consider and review the
Chlorpyrifos Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic
(PBPK/PD) Modeling linked to the Cumulative and Aggregate Risk
Evaluation System (CARES). The meeting was announced in the Federal
Register of September 15, 2010; it will be rescheduled for early 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharlene Matten, Designated Federal
Official (DFO), Office of Science Coordination and Policy (7201M),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-0130; fax
number: (202) 564-8382; e-mail address: matten.sharlene@epa.gov.
[Notices]
[Page 63470]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0588; FRL-8850-8]
FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Cancellation of Public
Meeting
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Agency is issuing this notice to cancel a November 2-5,
2010 meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
(FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) to consider and review the
Chlorpyrifos Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic
(PBPK/PD) Modeling linked to the Cumulative and Aggregate Risk
Evaluation System (CARES). The meeting was announced in the Federal
Register of September 15, 2010; it will be rescheduled for early 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharlene Matten, Designated Federal
Official (DFO), Office of Science Coordination and Policy (7201M),
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.,
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-0130; fax
number: (202) 564-8382; e-mail address: matten.sharlene@epa.gov.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: ALL - NM. EPA. National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S. Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Notices]
[Page 63470-63471]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9214-1]
National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S.
Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463,
EPA gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Committee (NAC)
and Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Representative to
the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The
National and Governmental Advisory Committees advise the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as the U.S. Representative to the CEC
Council. The Committees are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of the
North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), North
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Public Law 103-182,
and as directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled ``Federal
Implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental
Cooperation.'' The NAC is composed of 12 members representing academia,
environmental non-governmental organizations, and private industry. The
GAC consists of 12 members representing state, local, and Tribal
governments. The Committees are responsible for providing advice to the
U.S. Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific,
technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to
implementation and further elaboration of the NAAEC.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide advice on the CEC's 2011
Draft Operational Plan, the CEC's 2010-2015 Strategic Plan, and learn
about regional environmental issues. The meeting will also include a
public comment session. A copy of the agenda will be posted at http://
www.epa.gov/ocem/nacgac-page.htm.
DATES: The National and Governmental Advisory Committees will hold an
open meeting on Wednesday, November 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739
Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Telephone: 508-926-0500.
The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-
come, first-served basis.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal
Officer, carrillo.oscar@epa.gov, 202-564-0347, U.S. EPA, Office of
Cooperative Environmental Management (1601-M), 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
[Notices]
[Page 63470-63471]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9214-1]
National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the U.S.
Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463,
EPA gives notice of a meeting of the National Advisory Committee (NAC)
and Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC) to the U.S. Representative to
the North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC). The
National and Governmental Advisory Committees advise the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as the U.S. Representative to the CEC
Council. The Committees are authorized under Articles 17 and 18 of the
North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), North
American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, Public Law 103-182,
and as directed by Executive Order 12915, entitled ``Federal
Implementation of the North American Agreement on Environmental
Cooperation.'' The NAC is composed of 12 members representing academia,
environmental non-governmental organizations, and private industry. The
GAC consists of 12 members representing state, local, and Tribal
governments. The Committees are responsible for providing advice to the
U.S. Representative on a wide range of strategic, scientific,
technological, regulatory, and economic issues related to
implementation and further elaboration of the NAAEC.
The purpose of the meeting is to provide advice on the CEC's 2011
Draft Operational Plan, the CEC's 2010-2015 Strategic Plan, and learn
about regional environmental issues. The meeting will also include a
public comment session. A copy of the agenda will be posted at http://
www.epa.gov/ocem/nacgac-page.htm.
DATES: The National and Governmental Advisory Committees will hold an
open meeting on Wednesday, November 17, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Astor Crowne Plaza, 739
Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. Telephone: 508-926-0500.
The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating on a first-
come, first-served basis.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Oscar Carrillo, Designated Federal
Officer, carrillo.oscar@epa.gov, 202-564-0347, U.S. EPA, Office of
Cooperative Environmental Management (1601-M), 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: AIR - NM. EPA. Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public
Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC)
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Notices]
[Page 63471-63472]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9214-2]
Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public
Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC)
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 teleconference of the Clean
Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) to conduct a quality review
and approve two draft reports from the CASAC Ambient Air Monitoring and
Methods Subcommittee (AAMMS) and a draft report from the CASAC Oxides
of Nitrogen (NOX ) and Sulfur Oxides (SOX )
Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Review Panel.
DATES: The public teleconference will be held on November 8, 2010 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern Time).
ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone
only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants
further information concerning the teleconference may contact Dr. Holly
Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory
Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564-
2073; fax (202) 564-2098; or e-mail at stallworth.holly@epa.gov.
General information concerning the CASAC can be found on the EPA Web
site at http://www.epa.gov/casac.
[Notices]
[Page 63471-63472]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9214-2]
Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public
Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC)
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 teleconference of the Clean
Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) to conduct a quality review
and approve two draft reports from the CASAC Ambient Air Monitoring and
Methods Subcommittee (AAMMS) and a draft report from the CASAC Oxides
of Nitrogen (NO
Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) Review Panel.
DATES: The public teleconference will be held on November 8, 2010 from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eastern Time).
ADDRESSES: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone
only.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants
further information concerning the teleconference may contact Dr. Holly
Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory
Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564-
2073; fax (202) 564-2098; or e-mail at stallworth.holly@epa.gov.
General information concerning the CASAC can be found on the EPA Web
site at http://www.epa.gov/casac.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: ENERGY/Efficiency - PR. DOE. Fossil Fuel-Generated Energy Consumption Reduction for New Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 63404-63419]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Parts 433 and 435
[Docket No. EERE-2010-BT-STD-0031]
RIN 1904-AB96
Fossil Fuel-Generated Energy Consumption Reduction for New
Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this notice
of proposed rulemaking to implement provisions of the Energy
Conservation and Production Act, as amended by the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 that require DOE to establish revised
performance standards for the construction of all new Federal
buildings, including commercial buildings, multi-family high-rise
residential buildings and low-rise residential buildings. The
provisions in this notice of proposed rulemaking specifically address
the reduction of fossil fuel-generated energy consumption in new
Federal buildings and Federal buildings undergoing major renovations.
This proposed rule also addresses how agencies other than the General
Services Administration (GSA) may petition DOE for a downward
adjustment of the requirements if they believe meeting the full fossil
fuel-generated energy consumption reduction level is technically
impracticable in light of the specified functional needs for that
building.
DATES: Public comments on this proposed rule will be accepted until
December 14, 2010. DOE will hold a public meeting on Friday, November
12, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Washington, DC. Interested persons
who wish to speak at the public meeting should e-mail or phone Ms.
Brenda Edwards by 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2010. DOE must receive
a signed original and an electronic copy of statements to be given at
the public meeting before 4 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2010.
Additionally, DOE plans to conduct the public meeting via webinar. You
can attend the public meeting via webinar, and registration
information, participant instructions, and information about the
capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on the
Building Energy Codes Program's Web site http://www.energycodes.gov/
events/doe/fossil_fuels.stm, and/or on the Federal Energy Management
Program's Web site http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/regulations/
notices_rules.html. Participants are responsible for ensuring their
systems are compatible with the webinar software.
DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) before and after the public
meeting, but no later than December 14, 2010. If you submit information
that you believe to be exempt by law from public disclosure, you should
submit one complete copy, as well as one copy from which the
information claimed to be exempt by law from public disclosure has been
deleted. DOE is responsible for the final determination with regard to
disclosure or nondisclosure of the information and for treating it
accordingly under the DOE Freedom of Information regulations at 10 CFR
1004.11.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by any of the following
methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
E-mail: FossilFuelReduct-2010-STD-0031@ee.doe.gov. Include
EERE-2010-BT-STD-0031 and/or RIN 1904-AB96 in the subject line of the
message.
Postal Mail: Ms. Brenda Edwards, U.S. Department of
Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, Fossil Fuel-
Generated Energy Consumption Reduction for New Federal Buildings and
Major Renovations of Federal Buildings EERE-2010-BT-STD-0031 and/or RIN
1904-AB96, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121.
Telephone: (202) 586-9138. Please submit one signed paper original. Due
to the potential delays in DOE's receipt and processing of mail sent
through the U.S. Postal Service, DOE encourages respondents to submit
comments electronically to ensure timely receipt.
Hand Delivery/Courier: Brenda Edwards, 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.
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this
rulemaking.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received by DOE, go to the U.S. Department of Energy,
Forrestal Building, Room 5E-080 (Resource Room of the Federal Energy
Management Program), 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC,
(202) 586-9127, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. Please call Brenda Edwards at (202) 586-2945
for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margo Appel, 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, (202) 586-9495, e-mail: margo.appel@hq.doe.gov, or Ami
Grace-Tardy, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
Forrestal Building, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585, (202) 586-5709, e-mail: ami.grace-tardy@hq.doe.gov.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 63404-63419]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Parts 433 and 435
[Docket No. EERE-2010-BT-STD-0031]
RIN 1904-AB96
Fossil Fuel-Generated Energy Consumption Reduction for New
Federal Buildings and Major Renovations of Federal Buildings
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this notice
of proposed rulemaking to implement provisions of the Energy
Conservation and Production Act, as amended by the Energy Independence
and Security Act of 2007 that require DOE to establish revised
performance standards for the construction of all new Federal
buildings, including commercial buildings, multi-family high-rise
residential buildings and low-rise residential buildings. The
provisions in this notice of proposed rulemaking specifically address
the reduction of fossil fuel-generated energy consumption in new
Federal buildings and Federal buildings undergoing major renovations.
This proposed rule also addresses how agencies other than the General
Services Administration (GSA) may petition DOE for a downward
adjustment of the requirements if they believe meeting the full fossil
fuel-generated energy consumption reduction level is technically
impracticable in light of the specified functional needs for that
building.
DATES: Public comments on this proposed rule will be accepted until
December 14, 2010. DOE will hold a public meeting on Friday, November
12, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Washington, DC. Interested persons
who wish to speak at the public meeting should e-mail or phone Ms.
Brenda Edwards by 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 29, 2010. DOE must receive
a signed original and an electronic copy of statements to be given at
the public meeting before 4 p.m., Friday, November 5, 2010.
Additionally, DOE plans to conduct the public meeting via webinar. You
can attend the public meeting via webinar, and registration
information, participant instructions, and information about the
capabilities available to webinar participants will be published on the
Building Energy Codes Program's Web site http://www.energycodes.gov/
events/doe/fossil_fuels.stm, and/or on the Federal Energy Management
Program's Web site http://www1.eere.energy.gov/femp/regulations/
notices_rules.html. Participants are responsible for ensuring their
systems are compatible with the webinar software.
DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding this
notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) before and after the public
meeting, but no later than December 14, 2010. If you submit information
that you believe to be exempt by law from public disclosure, you should
submit one complete copy, as well as one copy from which the
information claimed to be exempt by law from public disclosure has been
deleted. DOE is responsible for the final determination with regard to
disclosure or nondisclosure of the information and for treating it
accordingly under the DOE Freedom of Information regulations at 10 CFR
1004.11.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by any of the following
methods:
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
EERE-2010-BT-STD-0031 and/or RIN 1904-AB96 in the subject line of the
message.
Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, Fossil Fuel-
Generated Energy Consumption Reduction for New Federal Buildings and
Major Renovations of Federal Buildings EERE-2010-BT-STD-0031 and/or RIN
1904-AB96, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121.
Telephone: (202) 586-9138. Please submit one signed paper original. Due
to the potential delays in DOE's receipt and processing of mail sent
through the U.S. Postal Service, DOE encourages respondents to submit
comments electronically to ensure timely receipt.
Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building
Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585-0121.
Instructions: All submissions must include the agency name and
docket number or Regulatory Information Number (RIN) for this
rulemaking.
Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received by DOE, go to the U.S. Department of Energy,
Forrestal Building, Room 5E-080 (Resource Room of the Federal Energy
Management Program), 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC,
(202) 586-9127, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,
except Federal holidays. Please call Brenda Edwards at (202) 586-2945
for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margo Appel, 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, (202) 586-9495, e-mail: margo.appel@hq.doe.gov, or Ami
Grace-Tardy, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel,
Forrestal Building, GC-71, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington,
DC 20585, (202) 586-5709, e-mail: ami.grace-tardy@hq.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: ENERGY/OCS - FR. DOI/BOEM. Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental Shelf--Safety and Environmental Management Systems
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 63609-63654]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 250
[Docket ID BOEM-2010-0046]
RIN 1010-AD15
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental
Shelf--Safety and Environmental Management Systems
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
(BOEMRE), Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule establishes a new subpart under the Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE)
regulations to require operators to develop and implement Safety and
Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) for oil and gas and sulphur
operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This rulemaking will
incorporate in its entirety and make mandatory the American Petroleum
Institute's Recommended Practice 75, Development of a Safety and
Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and
Facilities, with respect to operations and activities under the
jurisdiction of BOEMRE. This final rule will apply to all OCS oil and
gas and sulphur operations and the facilities under BOEMRE jurisdiction
including drilling, production, construction, well workover, well
completion, well servicing, and DOI pipeline activities. The importance
of this final rule is highlighted by the Deepwater Horizon event on
April 20, 2010. Although the cause of the event is presently under
investigation, it further illustrates the importance of ensuring safe
operations on the OCS. BOEMRE believes that requiring operators to
implement SEMS will reduce the risk and number of accidents, injuries,
and spills during OCS activities.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule becomes effective on November 15,
2010. The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in the
regulation is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
November 15, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Nedorostek, (703) 787-1029.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 63609-63654]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 250
[Docket ID BOEM-2010-0046]
RIN 1010-AD15
Oil and Gas and Sulphur Operations in the Outer Continental
Shelf--Safety and Environmental Management Systems
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
(BOEMRE), Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule establishes a new subpart under the Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE)
regulations to require operators to develop and implement Safety and
Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) for oil and gas and sulphur
operations in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This rulemaking will
incorporate in its entirety and make mandatory the American Petroleum
Institute's Recommended Practice 75, Development of a Safety and
Environmental Management Program for Offshore Operations and
Facilities, with respect to operations and activities under the
jurisdiction of BOEMRE. This final rule will apply to all OCS oil and
gas and sulphur operations and the facilities under BOEMRE jurisdiction
including drilling, production, construction, well workover, well
completion, well servicing, and DOI pipeline activities. The importance
of this final rule is highlighted by the Deepwater Horizon event on
April 20, 2010. Although the cause of the event is presently under
investigation, it further illustrates the importance of ensuring safe
operations on the OCS. BOEMRE believes that requiring operators to
implement SEMS will reduce the risk and number of accidents, injuries,
and spills during OCS activities.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule becomes effective on November 15,
2010. The incorporation by reference of the publication listed in the
regulation is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of
November 15, 2010.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Nedorostek, (703) 787-1029.
ANNOUNCEMENT 6
Subject: ENERGY/OCS - DOI/BOEM. ND. Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska OCS Region, Chukchi Sea Planning Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193; Notice of Availability of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and Notice of Public Hearings
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Notices]
[Page 63504-63505]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska OCS Region, Chukchi Sea Planning
Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
(BOEMRE), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Draft Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement (SEIS) and Notice of Public Hearings.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this SEIS (OCS EIS/EA BOEMRE 2010-034) is to
provide new analysis in accordance with the United States (U.S.)
District Court for the District of Alaska Order remanding the BOEMRE's
Chukchi Sea Lease Sale 193 Final EIS (FEIS) (OCS EIS/EA MMS 2007-0026).
The District Court's Order instructs the BOEMRE to address three
concerns: (1) Analyze the environmental impact of natural gas
development; (2) determine whether missing information identified by
BOEMRE in the 193 FEIS was essential or relevant under 40 CFR 1502.22;
and (3) ``determine whether the cost of obtaining the missing
information was exorbitant, or the means of doing so unknown.''
[Notices]
[Page 63504-63505]
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
Outer Continental Shelf, Alaska OCS Region, Chukchi Sea Planning
Area, Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193
AGENCY: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
(BOEMRE), Interior.
ACTION: Notice of Availability of a Draft Supplemental Environmental
Impact Statement (SEIS) and Notice of Public Hearings.
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SUMMARY: The purpose of this SEIS (OCS EIS/EA BOEMRE 2010-034) is to
provide new analysis in accordance with the United States (U.S.)
District Court for the District of Alaska Order remanding the BOEMRE's
Chukchi Sea Lease Sale 193 Final EIS (FEIS) (OCS EIS/EA MMS 2007-0026).
The District Court's Order instructs the BOEMRE to address three
concerns: (1) Analyze the environmental impact of natural gas
development; (2) determine whether missing information identified by
BOEMRE in the 193 FEIS was essential or relevant under 40 CFR 1502.22;
and (3) ``determine whether the cost of obtaining the missing
information was exorbitant, or the means of doing so unknown.''
ANNOUNCEMENT 7
Subject: HAZ, TRANSPORT - NM. DOT/Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods; Public Meeting
[Federal Register: October 15, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 199)]
[Notices]
[Page 63534]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods;
Public Meeting
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will
conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 38th session of the
United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held November 29-December 7, 2010, in Geneva,
Switzerland. During this meeting, PHMSA is also soliciting comments
relative to potential new work items which may be considered for
inclusion in its international agenda.
Information Regarding the UNSCOE TDG Meeting
DATES: Wednesday, November 17, 2010; 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West
Building, Conference Rooms 8, 9 and 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
Notification: Any person wishing to participate in the public
meeting should send an e-mail to michael.stevens@dot.gov and include
their name and contact information (Organization/Address/Telephone
Number) no later than November 10, 2010. Providing this information
will facilitate the security screening process for entry into the
building on the day of the meeting.
Conference Call Capability/Live Meeting Information: Conference
call-in and ``live meeting'' capability will be provided for this
meeting. Specific information on call-in and live meeting access will
be posted when available at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/
international.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Duane Pfund, Acting Director,
Office of Hazardous Materials Technology or Mr. Shane Kelley,
International Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials
Safety, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-
0656.
[Notices]
[Page 63534]
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
International Standards on the Transport of Dangerous Goods;
Public Meeting
AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA),
Department of Transportation.
ACTION: Notice of public meeting.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: This notice is to advise interested persons that PHMSA will
conduct a public meeting in preparation for the 38th session of the
United Nations Sub-Committee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods (UNSCOE TDG) to be held November 29-December 7, 2010, in Geneva,
Switzerland. During this meeting, PHMSA is also soliciting comments
relative to potential new work items which may be considered for
inclusion in its international agenda.
Information Regarding the UNSCOE TDG Meeting
DATES: Wednesday, November 17, 2010; 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the DOT Headquarters, West
Building, Conference Rooms 8, 9 and 10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
Notification: Any person wishing to participate in the public
meeting should send an e-mail to michael.stevens@dot.gov and include
their name and contact information (Organization/Address/Telephone
Number) no later than November 10, 2010. Providing this information
will facilitate the security screening process for entry into the
building on the day of the meeting.
Conference Call Capability/Live Meeting Information: Conference
call-in and ``live meeting'' capability will be provided for this
meeting. Specific information on call-in and live meeting access will
be posted when available at http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/regs/
international.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Duane Pfund, Acting Director,
Office of Hazardous Materials Technology or Mr. Shane Kelley,
International Transportation Specialist, Office of Hazardous Materials
Safety, Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590; (202) 366-
0656.
