Federal Register
Vol. 74, No. 201
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Vol. 74, No. 201
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
There are 5 announcements in this issue
1. TOXICS - ND. EPA. EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Experts for the SAB Methanol Review Panel
2. ALL - ND. EPA. Request for Nominations to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board
3. ENERGY/Efficiency - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Repeal of Test Procedures for Televisions
4. ENERGY - NM. DOE. Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
5. WILDLIFE - PR. USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Environmental Impact Statement; Movement of Plant Pests, Biological Control Organisms, and Associated Articles
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 - ND. EPA. EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations of Experts for the SAB Methanol Review Panel
[Federal Register: October 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 201)]
[Notices]
[Page 53740-53741]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8970-3]
EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations
of Experts for the SAB Methanol Review Panel
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is requesting
public nominations of experts to form an SAB Ad Hoc Panel to review
EPA's health effects assessment for Methanol.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted by November 10, 2009 per
instructions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this Request for Nominations may contact
Mr. Edward Hanlon, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff Office,
by telephone/voice mail at (202) 343-9946; by fax at (202) 233-0643; or
via e-mail at hanlon.edward@epa.gov. General information concerning the
EPA Science Advisory Board can be found on the EPA SAB Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/sab.
[Notices]
[Page 53740-53741]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8970-3]
EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations
of Experts for the SAB Methanol Review Panel
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is requesting
public nominations of experts to form an SAB Ad Hoc Panel to review
EPA's health effects assessment for Methanol.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted by November 10, 2009 per
instructions below.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this Request for Nominations may contact
Mr. Edward Hanlon, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), SAB Staff Office,
by telephone/voice mail at (202) 343-9946; by fax at (202) 233-0643; or
via e-mail at hanlon.edward@epa.gov. General information concerning the
EPA Science Advisory Board can be found on the EPA SAB Web site at
http://www.epa.gov/sab.
ACCESS THE COMPLETE PUBLISHED ANNOUNCEMENT IN HTML OR PDF FORMATS AT:
ANNOUNCEMENT 2
Subject: ALL - ND. EPA. Request for Nominations to the Environmental Financial Advisory Board
[Federal Register: October 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 201)]
[Notices]
[Page 53738]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8970-2]
Request for Nominations to the Environmental Financial Advisory
Board
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointments
to fill vacancies on the Environmental Financial Advisory Board.
Nominees should demonstrate experience in any of the following areas:
Environmental economics, public utility finance and management, state
revolving loan funds, environmental infrastructure financing, state/
local government, Tribal representatives and non-profit environmental
group, corporate finance and investment banking, public-private
partnerships, bond rating and financing, commercial banking,
environmental engineering, accounting and/or auditing, and financial
assurance mechanisms. In addition to this notice, other sources may be
utilized in the solicitation of nominees. The deadline for receiving
nominations is November 10, 2009. Appointments will be made by the
Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and will be
announced during February 2010. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In
an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages
nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.
Nominations for membership must include a resume describing the
professional and educational qualifications of the nominee as well as
experience. Contact details should include full name and title,
business mailing address, telephone, fax, and e-mail address. A
supporting letter of endorsement is encouraged but not required.
Address/Further Information Contact: Submit nomination materials by
postal mail, electronic mail or fax to: Pamela Scott, Membership
Coordinator, Environmental Financial Advisory Board, EPA, Office of the
Chief Financial Officer, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., (2731R),
Washington, DC 20460; or e-mail scott.pamela@epa.gov; phone 202-564-
6368; or fax 202-565-2587.
[Notices]
[Page 53738]
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-8970-2]
Request for Nominations to the Environmental Financial Advisory
Board
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointments
to fill vacancies on the Environmental Financial Advisory Board.
Nominees should demonstrate experience in any of the following areas:
Environmental economics, public utility finance and management, state
revolving loan funds, environmental infrastructure financing, state/
local government, Tribal representatives and non-profit environmental
group, corporate finance and investment banking, public-private
partnerships, bond rating and financing, commercial banking,
environmental engineering, accounting and/or auditing, and financial
assurance mechanisms. In addition to this notice, other sources may be
utilized in the solicitation of nominees. The deadline for receiving
nominations is November 10, 2009. Appointments will be made by the
Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and will be
announced during February 2010. EPA values and welcomes diversity. In
an effort to obtain nominations of diverse candidates, EPA encourages
nominations of women and men of all racial and ethnic groups.
Nominations for membership must include a resume describing the
professional and educational qualifications of the nominee as well as
experience. Contact details should include full name and title,
business mailing address, telephone, fax, and e-mail address. A
supporting letter of endorsement is encouraged but not required.
Address/Further Information Contact: Submit nomination materials by
postal mail, electronic mail or fax to: Pamela Scott, Membership
Coordinator, Environmental Financial Advisory Board, EPA, Office of the
Chief Financial Officer, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., (2731R),
Washington, DC 20460; or e-mail scott.pamela@epa.gov; phone 202-564-
6368; or fax 202-565-2587.
ANNOUNCEMENT 3
Subject: ENERGY/Efficiency - FR. DOE. Energy Conservation Program: Repeal of Test Procedures for Televisions
[Federal Register: October 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 201)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53640-53643]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0020]
RIN 1904-AC09
Energy Conservation Program: Repeal of Test Procedures for
Televisions
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) repeals the regulatory
provisions establishing the test procedure for televisions under the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The test procedure has been
made obsolete by the transition from analog to digital television in
the United States, effective June 13, 2009.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective October 20, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The public may review copies of all materials related to
this rulemaking at the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the
Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards
at the above telephone number for additional information regarding
visiting the Resource Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Lewis, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies
Program, EE-2J, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Room 6057, Washington, DC
20585-0121, (202) 586-8423, e-mail: Ronald.Lewis@ee.doe.gov.
Eric Stas, Esq., GC-72, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585,
(202) 586-5827, e-mail: Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov.
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53640-53643]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
10 CFR Part 430
[Docket No. EERE-2009-BT-TP-0020]
RIN 1904-AC09
Energy Conservation Program: Repeal of Test Procedures for
Televisions
AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of
Energy.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) repeals the regulatory
provisions establishing the test procedure for televisions under the
Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The test procedure has been
made obsolete by the transition from analog to digital television in
the United States, effective June 13, 2009.
DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective October 20, 2009.
ADDRESSES: The public may review copies of all materials related to
this rulemaking at the U.S. Department of Energy, Resource Room of the
Building Technologies Program, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Suite 600,
Washington, DC (202) 586-2945, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards
at the above telephone number for additional information regarding
visiting the Resource Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Lewis, U.S. Department of Energy,
Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies
Program, EE-2J, 950 L'Enfant Plaza, SW., Room 6057, Washington, DC
20585-0121, (202) 586-8423, e-mail: Ronald.Lewis@ee.doe.gov.
Eric Stas, Esq., GC-72, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of
General Counsel, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585,
(202) 586-5827, e-mail: Eric.Stas@hq.doe.gov.
ANNOUNCEMENT 4
Subject: ENERGY - NM. DOE. Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
[Federal Register: October 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 201)]
[Notices]
[Page 53731]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Science.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Basic Energy Sciences
Advisory Committee (BESAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L.
92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Friday,
November 6, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
ADDRESSES: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Perine, Office of Basic Energy
Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, Germantown Building, Independence
Avenue, Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (301) 903-6529.
[Notices]
[Page 53731]
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Basic Energy Sciences Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Energy, Office of Science.
ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces a meeting of the Basic Energy Sciences
Advisory Committee (BESAC). The Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L.
92-463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that public notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Thursday, November 5, 2009, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Friday,
November 6, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.
ADDRESSES: Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, 9751
Washingtonian Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Katie Perine, Office of Basic Energy
Sciences, U.S. Department of Energy, Germantown Building, Independence
Avenue, Washington, DC 20585; Telephone: (301) 903-6529.
ANNOUNCEMENT 5
Subject: WILDLIFE - PR. USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Environmental Impact Statement; Movement of Plant Pests, Biological Control Organisms, and Associated Articles
[Federal Register: October 20, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 201)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 53673-53674]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
7 CFR Part 330
[Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076]
Environmental Impact Statement; Movement of Plant Pests,
Biological Control Organisms, and Associated Articles
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
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SUMMARY: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service intends to prepare an environmental impact statement
relative to proposed regulatory requirements that are being developed
for the movement of plant pests, biological control organisms, and
associated articles. This notice identifies potential issues and
alternatives that will be studied in the environmental impact statement
and requests public comment to further delineate the scope of those
issues and alternatives.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
November 19, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to (http://
www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/
main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2008-0076) to submit or view comments.
Postal Mail/Commercial Delivery: Please send two copies of
your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076, Regulatory Analysis and
Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your comment refers to
Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076.
Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at (http://www.aphis.usda.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. David A. Bergsten, APHIS
Interagency NEPA Contact, Environmental Services, PPD, APHIS, 4700
River Road, Unit 149, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238; (301) 734-6103.
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 53673-53674]
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
7 CFR Part 330
[Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076]
Environmental Impact Statement; Movement of Plant Pests,
Biological Control Organisms, and Associated Articles
AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice of intent to prepare an environmental impact statement.
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SUMMARY: We are advising the public that the Animal and Plant Health
Inspection Service intends to prepare an environmental impact statement
relative to proposed regulatory requirements that are being developed
for the movement of plant pests, biological control organisms, and
associated articles. This notice identifies potential issues and
alternatives that will be studied in the environmental impact statement
and requests public comment to further delineate the scope of those
issues and alternatives.
DATES: We will consider all comments that we receive on or before
November 19, 2009.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments by either of the following methods:
www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/
main?main=DocketDetail&d=APHIS-2008-0076) to submit or view comments.
your comment to Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076, Regulatory Analysis and
Development, PPD, APHIS, Station 3A-03.8, 4700 River Road, Unit 118,
Riverdale, MD 20737-1238. Please state that your comment refers to
Docket No. APHIS-2008-0076.
Reading Room: You may read any comments that we receive on this
docket in our reading room. The reading room is located in room 1141 of
the USDA South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC. Normal reading room hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except holidays. To be sure someone is there to
help you, please call (202) 690-2817 before coming.
Other Information: Additional information about APHIS and its
programs is available on the Internet at (http://www.aphis.usda.gov).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. David A. Bergsten, APHIS
Interagency NEPA Contact, Environmental Services, PPD, APHIS, 4700
River Road, Unit 149, Riverdale, MD 20737-1238; (301) 734-6103.
