National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule; Extension of Comment Period, 53267-53268 [2010-21697]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 168 / Tuesday, August 31, 2010 / Proposed Rules b. Review Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act PART 334—DANGER ZONE AND RESTRICTED AREA REGULATIONS This proposed rule has been reviewed under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (Pub. L. 96–354) which requires the preparation of a regulatory flexibility analysis for any regulation that will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (i.e., small businesses and small governments). Due to the nature of the waterway and the minimal historic use of this portion of Eagle Bay for travel, recreation or fishing, as well as the availability of an alternate channel within Knik Arm, the Corps expects that the economic impact of this portion of the restricted area would have practically no impact on the public and no anticipated navigational hazard or interference with existing waterway traffic, and accordingly, certifies that this proposed rule will have no significant economic impact on small entities. 1. The authority citation for 33 CFR part 334 continues to read as follows: c. Review Under the National Environmental Policy Act Due to the administrative nature of this action and because there is no intended change in the use of the area, the Corps expects that this regulation, if adopted, will not have a significant impact to the quality of the human environment and, therefore, preparation of an environmental impact statement, for the establishment of this restricted area, is not required. An environmental assessment (EA) will be prepared after the public notice comment period is closed and all comments have been received and considered. After it is prepared, it may be reviewed at the District office listed at the end of the Authority: 40 Stat. 266 (33 U.S.C. 1) and 40 Stat. 892 (33 U.S.C. 3). 2. Add § 334.1305 to read as follows: § 334.1305 Eagle River Flats Weapons Training Range Impact Area, Fort Richardson, Alaska; Restricted Area. (a) The area. The danger zone shall encompass all navigable waters of Eagle River, as defined at 33 CFR part 329, beginning at Eagle River Flats Bravo Bridge at latitude 61°18′39.33″ N, longitude 149°41′15.68″ W on Fort Richardson, Alaska extending along the shore downstream to the river’s outflow to Eagle Bay in the Knik Arm, as well as those waters of Eagle Bay to the east of a demarcation line drawn from a point of Fort Richardson land located at latitude 61°22′19.195″ N, longitude 149°43′20.730″ W to a point of Fort Richardson land located at latitude 61°19′39.168″ N, longitude 149°46′32.204″ W. (b) The regulations. To ensure public safety, the restricted area shall be closed to all watercraft navigation and persons at all times, except for vessels and individuals engaged in operational and maintenance activities authorized by the Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska. (c) Enforcement. This regulation shall be enforced by the Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska or other such agencies as the Commander may designate. Dated: August 13, 2010. Michael G. Ensch, Chief, Operations, Directorate of Civil Works. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT [FR Doc. 2010–21735 Filed 8–30–10; 8:45 am] section, above. BILLING CODE 3720–58–P d. Unfunded Mandates Act erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS This proposed rule does not impose an enforceable duty upon the private sector. Therefore, it is not a Federal private sector mandate and is not subject to the requirements of Section 202 or 205 of the Unfunded Mandates Act. We have also found under Section 203 of the Act, that small Governments will not be significantly and uniquely affected by this rulemaking. List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 334 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 141 and 142 [EPA–HQ–OW–2008–0878; FRL–9195–5] RIN 2040–AD94 National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Extension of comment period. Danger zones, Marine safety, Navigation (water), Restricted areas, Waterways. AGENCY: For the reasons stated in the preamble, the Corps proposes to amend 33 CFR part 334 as follows: SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:27 Aug 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending by 30 days the public comment period for a PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 53267 proposed National Primary Drinking Water Regulation, the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), which was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010. This extended comment period will afford greater opportunity to all interested parties to review and submit comments on the proposal. Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2010. DATES: Comments may be submitted by mail to: Water Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OW–2008– 0878. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the instructions provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. ADDRESSES: For technical inquiries, contact Sean Conley, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4607M), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564–1781. For general information, contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, Telephone (800) 426–4791 or e-mail: hotline-sdwa @epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The comment period for the proposed RTCR now ends on October 13, 2010. This is an extension of 30 days beyond the comment period established in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010. Anyone seeking to submit comments must follow the procedures specified in the SUMMARY section of the proposal as published in the Federal Register (75 FR 40926, July 14, 2010). The RTCR applies to all public water systems. The proposed revisions require systems that have an indication of coliform contamination in the distribution system to assess the problem and take corrective action that may reduce cases of illnesses and deaths due to potential fecal contamination and waterborne pathogen exposure. This proposal also establishes criteria for systems to qualify for and stay on reduced monitoring, thereby providing incentives for improved water system operation. See the proposal as published in the Federal Register (75 FR 40926, July 14, 2010) for additional information regarding public health concerns, proposed regulatory requirements, implementation schedules, estimated costs and benefits, implementation tools, and other issues. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\31AUP1.SGM 31AUP1 53268 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 168 / Tuesday, August 31, 2010 / Proposed Rules Dated: August 25, 2010. Cynthia C. Dougherty, Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. [FR Doc. 2010–21697 Filed 8–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 239 and 258 [EPA–R01–RCRA–2010–0676; FRL–9193–2] Adequacy of New Hampshire Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Permit Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: EPA Region 1 proposes to approve New Hampshire’s modification of its approved Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Program. On March 22, 2004, EPA issued final regulations allowing research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) permits to be issued to certain municipal solid waste landfills by approved states. On June 28, 2010 New Hampshire submitted an application to EPA Region 1 seeking Federal approval of its RD&D requirements. DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing on or before November 1, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R01– RCRA–2010–0676, by one of the following methods: • https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: Hsieh.juiyu@epa.gov • Fax: (617) 918–0646, to the attention of Juiyu Hsieh • Mail: Send written comments to Juiyu Hsieh, RCRA Waste Management Section, Office of Site Remediation and Restoration (OSRR 07–1), EPA New England—Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109–3912 • Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: Juiyu Hsieh, RCRA Waste Management Section, Office of Site Restoration and Remediation (OSRR 07–1), EPA New England— Region I, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109–3912. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Office’s normal hours of operation. For detailed instructions on how to submit comments, please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Juiyu Hsieh at (617) 918–1646 or by email at hsieh.juiyu@epa.gov. erowe on DSKG8SOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:27 Aug 30, 2010 Jkt 220001 In the Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving New Hampshire’s Research Development and Demonstration (RD&D) permit program through a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial action and anticipates no adverse comments to this action. Unless we get written adverse comments which oppose this approval during the comment period, the direct final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: August 16, 2010. Ira W. Leighton, Acting Regional Administrator, EPA New England, Region 1. [FR Doc. 2010–21119 Filed 8–30–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 300 [EPA–R04–SFUND–2010–0502; FRL–9194–2] National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Powersville Site Superfund Site Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Proposed rule; notice of intent. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete the Powersville Site Superfund Site (Site) located in Peach County, Georgia, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA, other SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 than operation, maintenance, and fiveyear reviews, have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. Comments must be received by September 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID no. EPA–R04– SFUND–2010–0502, by one of the following methods: • https://www.regulations.gov. Follow online instructions for submitting comments. • Web site: https://www.epa.gov/ region4/waste/sf/enforce.htm. • E-mail: farrier.brian@epa.gov. • Fax: (404) 562–8896, Attention: Brian Farrier. • Mail: Brian Farrier, Remedial Project Manager, Superfund Remedial Section C, Superfund Remedial Branch, Superfund Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303– 8960. Hand Delivery: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303– 8960. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID no. EPA–R04–SFUND–2010– 0502. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through https:// www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to DATES: E:\FR\FM\31AUP1.SGM 31AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 168 (Tuesday, August 31, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53267-53268]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-21697]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 141 and 142

[EPA-HQ-OW-2008-0878; FRL-9195-5]
RIN 2040-AD94


National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: Revisions to the 
Total Coliform Rule; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending by 30 
days the public comment period for a proposed National Primary Drinking 
Water Regulation, the Revisions to the Total Coliform Rule (RTCR), 
which was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010. This 
extended comment period will afford greater opportunity to all 
interested parties to review and submit comments on the proposal.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 13, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted by mail to: Water Docket, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2008-0878. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through 
hand delivery/courier by following the instructions provided in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical inquiries, contact Sean 
Conley, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4607M), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone (202) 564-1781. For general 
information, contact the Safe Drinking Water Hotline, Telephone (800) 
426-4791 or e-mail: hotline-sdwa@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The comment period for the proposed RTCR now 
ends on October 13, 2010. This is an extension of 30 days beyond the 
comment period established in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010. 
Anyone seeking to submit comments must follow the procedures specified 
in the SUMMARY section of the proposal as published in the Federal 
Register (75 FR 40926, July 14, 2010). The RTCR applies to all public 
water systems. The proposed revisions require systems that have an 
indication of coliform contamination in the distribution system to 
assess the problem and take corrective action that may reduce cases of 
illnesses and deaths due to potential fecal contamination and 
waterborne pathogen exposure. This proposal also establishes criteria 
for systems to qualify for and stay on reduced monitoring, thereby 
providing incentives for improved water system operation.
    See the proposal as published in the Federal Register (75 FR 40926, 
July 14, 2010) for additional information regarding public health 
concerns, proposed regulatory requirements, implementation schedules, 
estimated costs and benefits, implementation tools, and other issues.


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    Dated: August 25, 2010.
Cynthia C. Dougherty,
Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2010-21697 Filed 8-30-10; 8:45 am]
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