Draft Investigation Report-DuPont Belle; Public Comment Requested, 39842-39843 [2011-17099]

Download as PDF 39842 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Notices The number of Units for low- and very low-income persons in the Rental property or Cooperative assistance program: ll g. This proposal is for one of the following: b Housing Preservation Grant (HPG) program (no set-aside) b Set-aside for Grant located in an Empowerment Zone b Set-aside for Grant located in Enterprise Communities b Set-aside for Grant located in a Rural Economic Area Partnership (REAP) zone III. Low-Income Assistance Check the percentage of very low-income persons that this application proposes to assist in relation to the total population of the project: b More than 80 percent (20 points) b 61 percent to 80 percent (15 points) b 41 percent to 60 percent (10 points) b 20 percent to 40 percent (5 points) b Less than 20 percent (0 points) IV. Percent of HPG Fund Use Check the percentage of HPG fund use (excluding administrative costs) in comparison to the total cost of unit preservation. This percentage reflects maximum repair or rehabilitation results with the least possible HPG funds due to leveraging, innovative financial assistance, owner’s contribution or other specified approaches. b 50 percent or less of HPG Funds (20 points) b 51 percent to 65 percent of HPG Funds (15 points) b 66 percent to 80 percent of HPG Funds (10 points) b 81 percent to 95 percent of HPG Funds (5 points) b 96 percent to 100 percent of HPG Funds (0 points) V. Administrative Capacity The following three criteria demonstrate your administrative capacity to assist very lowand low-income persons to obtain adequate housing (30 points maximum). a. Does this organization or a member of its staff have at least one or more years of experience successfully managing and operating a rehabilitation or weatherization type of program? (10 points) Yes ll No ll b. Does this organization or a member of its staff have at least one or more years of experience successfully managing and operating a program assisting very low- or low-income persons obtain housing assistance? (10 points) Yes ll No ll c. If this organization has administered grant programs, are there any outstanding or unresolved audit or investigative findings which might impair carrying out the proposal? (10 points for No) No ll Yes ll If Yes, please explain: lllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllll lllllllllllllllllllll VI. Area Served Will this proposal be undertaken entirely in rural areas outside Metropolitan Statistical Areas, also known as MSAs, in areas identified by Rural Development as having VII. Percent of HPG Funds for Administration Check the percentage of HPG funds that will be used for Administration purposes: b More than 20 percent (Not eligible) b 20 percent (0 points) b 19 percent (1 point) b 18 percent (2 points) b 17 percent (3 points) b 16 percent (4 points) b 15 percent or less (5 points) VIII. Alleviating Overcrowding Does the proposed program contain a component for alleviating overcrowding as defined in 7 CFR 1944.656? (5 points) Yes ___ No ___ IX. Documents Submitted Check if the following documents are being submitted electronically with this preapplication or will be mailed to the State Office with your complete pre-application package. NOTE: You are only required to submit supporting documents for programs in which you will be participating as indicated in this pre-application. Points will be assigned for the items that you checked based on a review of the supporting documents. Please refer to the Notice for the complete list of documents that you are required to submit with your complete pre-application package. Submitted with this pre-application Reference Item III ................. IV ................. V .................. VI ................. VII ................ VIII ............... Low Income Assistance ................................................................................. Percent of HPG Fund Use ............................................................................ Administrative Capacity ................................................................................. Area Served ................................................................................................... Percent of HPG Funds for Administration ..................................................... Alleviating Overcrowding ............................................................................... [FR Doc. 2011–17109 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–XV–P CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Draft Investigation Report—DuPont Belle; Public Comment Requested sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES populations below 10,000, or in remote parts of other rural areas (i.e., rural areas contained in MSAs with less than 5,000 population) as defined in 7 CFR 1944.656? (10 points) Yes ll No ll In connection with its investigation into three incidents that occurred at the DuPont plant in Belle, West Virginia, within a 48 hour period on January 22 and 23, 2010, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) announces that it is seeking public review and comment on its draft investigation report on these incidents. The draft report will be posted on the CSB Web site on July 7, 2011, and will be available for review and comment until 5 p.m. on August 22, 2011. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:26 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 Comments should preferably be sent by e-mail to dupontcomments@csb.gov following the directions for submitting comments provided on the CSB Web site (https://www.csb.gov.). Comments may also be sent to CSB Headquarters (see address and name below). All comments received are considered public documents and will be available for public review either at CSB Headquarters or by following directions posted on the CSB Web site. By Notation Item #862, the Board unanimously voted to: (a) Publish the draft report on the DuPont-Belle incidents on the CSB’s Web site (clearly marked as ‘‘Staff draft for public comment’’ and ‘‘Subject to change, approval, or disapproval by the Board’’) and publicize its availability; (b) provide a period of forty-five (45) PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Submitted to state office calendar days to receive public comment in response to the draft investigation report; and (c) consider all comments received prior to approval and publication of the final investigation report on the DuPont-Belle incidents. The three separate incidents at the DuPont plant involved releases of methyl chloride, oleum, and phosgene, and all three triggered notification of outside emergency response agencies. The incident involving the release of phosgene gas led to the fatal exposure of a worker performing routine duties in an area where phosgene cylinders were stored and used. Key issues involved in the three investigations include safe process design, mechanical integrity, alarm management, operating E:\FR\FM\07JYN1.SGM 07JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 130 / Thursday, July 7, 2011 / Notices sroberts on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES procedures, and company emergency response and notification procedures. Following the close of the public comment period, the draft report may be modified based on comments received and other staff investigative activities. A final report will then be presented to the Board for its consideration and final vote. Only after the report is approved by the Board will the investigation into the three incidents at the DuPont facility be considered closed. Address to submit written comments: If the submittal of comments by e-mail is not feasible for any reason, written comments may also be provided to the CSB by mail to: Ms. Amy McCormick, Board Affairs Specialist, DuPont Draft Investigation Report Comments, U.S. Chemical Safety Board, 2175 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037. Copies of the comments and the draft report will be available for review at CSB Headquarters and on the CSB Web site. To answer any question regarding the submission of comments or to establish times to review these documents at CSB Headquarters, please call Amy McCormick, Board Affairs Specialist, at (202) 261–7630. • Re-chartering the New Hampshire SAC. VI. Adjourn. CONTACT PERSON FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Lenore Ostrowsky, Acting Chief, Public Affairs Unit (202) 376– 8591. Hearing-impaired persons who will attend the meeting and require the services of a sign language interpreter should contact Pamela Dunston at (202) 376–8105 or at signlanguage@usccr.gov at least three (3) business days before the scheduled date of the meeting. Dated: July 5, 2011. Kimberly A. Tolhurst, Senior Attorney-Advisor. [FR Doc. 2011–17219 Filed 7–5–11; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6335–01–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Daniel M. Horowitz, Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Managing Director. Chapter 35). [FR Doc. 2011–17099 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] Agency: National Institute of BILLING CODE 6350–01–P Standards and Technology (NIST). Title: Usage of Elevators for Occupant Evacuation Questionnaire. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS OMB Control Number: None. Form Number(s): None. Sunshine Act Notice Type of Request: Regular submission AGENCY: United States Commission on (new information collection). Civil Rights. Burden Hours: 375. Number of Respondents: 1,500. ACTION: Notice of meeting. Average Hours per Response: 15 minutes. DATE AND TIME: Friday, July 15, 2011; Needs and Uses: NIST’s research on 9:30 a.m. EDT. elevators has primarily focused on the PLACE: 624 Ninth Street, NW., Room technical aspects of ensuring safe and 540, Washington, DC 20425. reliable evacuation for the occupants of MEETING AGENDA tall buildings. In addition, the This meeting is open to the public. International Code Council and the I. Approval of Agenda. National Fire Protection Association II. Approval of the June 10, 2011 provide requirements for the use of Meeting Minutes. elevators for both occupant evacuation III. Program Planning: • Consideration of enforcement report and fire fighter access into the building. However, there still is little topic for FY 2012. • Consideration of additional briefing understanding of how occupants use elevator systems during fire topics for FY 2012. • Inclusion of rebuttal to enforcement emergencies. The main focus of this research effort report for FY 2010. is to gain an understanding of how • Approval of Age Discrimination elevators are currently used by briefing report. occupants of existing multi-story IV. Management and Operations: buildings in the United States during • Staff Director’s report. fire emergencies. This research aims to • Discussion of the 2013 Budget. summarize emergency plans and V. State Advisory Committee Issues: procedures from buildings that make • Discussion of Commissioner use of one or multiple elevators from the recommendations of SAC members. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:26 Jul 06, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 39843 existing elevator system (used for normal building traffic) for the evacuation of building occupants during fire emergencies. Building managers and designated safety personnel (familiar with or in charge of developing emergency procedures for multi-story buildings) from existing buildings in the United States, including federal buildings, will be contacted to fill out a questionnaire asking about how the buildings’ evacuation plans incorporate the use of the existing elevator system to evacuate occupants during fire emergencies, specifically individuals with disabilities, if at all. Affected Public: Federal government; Business or other for-profit organizations. Frequency: One-time. Respondent’s Obligation: None. OMB Desk Officer:. Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395–3123. Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at dHynek@doc.gov). Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to, OMB Desk Officer, Jasmeet Seehra, (202) 395–3123, FAX Number (202) 395–5167, or Jasmeet_K._Seehra@omb.eop.gov). Dated: June 30, 2011. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. 2011–16917 Filed 7–6–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–13–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 130 (Thursday, July 7, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39842-39843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-17099]



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CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD




Draft Investigation Report--DuPont Belle; Public Comment 

Requested



    In connection with its investigation into three incidents that 

occurred at the DuPont plant in Belle, West Virginia, within a 48 hour 

period on January 22 and 23, 2010, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) 

announces that it is seeking public review and comment on its draft 

investigation report on these incidents. The draft report will be 

posted on the CSB Web site on July 7, 2011, and will be available for 

review and comment until 5 p.m. on August 22, 2011. Comments should 

preferably be sent by e-mail to dupontcomments@csb.gov following the 

directions for submitting comments provided on the CSB Web site (https://www.csb.gov.). Comments may also be sent to CSB Headquarters (see 

address and name below). All comments received are considered public 

documents and will be available for public review either at CSB 

Headquarters or by following directions posted on the CSB Web site.

    By Notation Item 862, the Board unanimously voted to: (a) 

Publish the draft report on the DuPont-Belle incidents on the CSB's Web 

site (clearly marked as ``Staff draft for public comment'' and 

``Subject to change, approval, or disapproval by the Board'') and 

publicize its availability; (b) provide a period of forty-five (45) 

calendar days to receive public comment in response to the draft 

investigation report; and (c) consider all comments received prior to 

approval and publication of the final investigation report on the 

DuPont-Belle incidents.

    The three separate incidents at the DuPont plant involved releases 

of methyl chloride, oleum, and phosgene, and all three triggered 

notification of outside emergency response agencies. The incident 

involving the release of phosgene gas led to the fatal exposure of a 

worker performing routine duties in an area where phosgene cylinders 

were stored and used. Key issues involved in the three investigations 

include safe process design, mechanical integrity, alarm management, 

operating



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procedures, and company emergency response and notification procedures.

    Following the close of the public comment period, the draft report 

may be modified based on comments received and other staff 

investigative activities. A final report will then be presented to the 

Board for its consideration and final vote. Only after the report is 

approved by the Board will the investigation into the three incidents 

at the DuPont facility be considered closed.

    Address to submit written comments: If the submittal of comments by 

e-mail is not feasible for any reason, written comments may also be 

provided to the CSB by mail to: Ms. Amy McCormick, Board Affairs 

Specialist, DuPont Draft Investigation Report Comments, U.S. Chemical 

Safety Board, 2175 K Street, NW., Washington, DC 20037.

    Copies of the comments and the draft report will be available for 

review at CSB Headquarters and on the CSB Web site. To answer any 

question regarding the submission of comments or to establish times to 

review these documents at CSB Headquarters, please call Amy McCormick, 

Board Affairs Specialist, at (202) 261-7630.



Daniel M. Horowitz,

Managing Director.

[FR Doc. 2011-17099 Filed 7-6-11; 8:45 am]

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