Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Copper-Tin-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots, 22624-22625 [05-8684]

Download as PDF 22624 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Proposed Rules Register, EPA is approving the state’s submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this action. If EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed action. 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. 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Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct final notice of deletion which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 246–8357, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 300 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Chemicals, Hazardous waste, Hazardous substances, Intergovernmental relations, Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Superfund, Water pollution control, Water supply. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(c)(2); 42 U.S.C. 9601–9657; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; E.O. 12580, 52 FR 2923; 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193. Dated: April 20, 2005. Norman Niedgang, Acting Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA Region V. [FR Doc. 05–8602 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 20 RIN 1018–AU13 Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Copper-Tin-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that the Olin Corporation of East Alton, Illinois, has applied for approval of 60 percent tungsten, 35.1 percent copper, 3.9 percent tin, and 1 percent iron shot as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The Service has initiated review of the shot under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot approval procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134. DATES: A comprehensive review of the Tier 1 information is to be concluded by July 1, 2005. ADDRESSES: The Olin, Inc. application and the Administrative Record for this application may be reviewed, by appointment, in Room 4091 at the Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Management, 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358–1825. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (Act) E:\FR\FM\02MYP1.SGM 02MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 83 / Monday, May 2, 2005 / Proposed Rules (16 U.S.C. 703–711) and the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 712) implement migratory bird treaties between the United States and Great Britain for Canada (1916 and 1996 as amended), Mexico (1936 and 1972 as amended), Japan (1972 and 1974 as amended), and Russia (then the Soviet Union, 1976). These treaties protect certain migratory birds from take, except as permitted under the Acts. The Acts authorize the Secretary of the Interior to regulate take of migratory birds in the United States. Under this authority, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service controls the hunting of migratory game birds through regulations in 50 CFR part 20. Since the mid-1970s, the Service has sought to identify types of shot for waterfowl hunting that are not toxic to migratory birds or other wildlife when ingested. We have approved several types of shot as nontoxic and added them to the migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR 20.21. Use of shot types other than those listed in 50 CFR 20.21(j)(1) for hunting waterfowl and coots and any species that make up aggregate bag limits is prohibited. We will continue to review all shot types submitted for approval as nontoxic. Olin has submitted its application with the counsel that it contained all of the specified information for a complete Tier 1 submittal, and has requested unconditional approval pursuant to the Tier 1 timeframe. The Service has determined that the application is complete, and has initiated a comprehensive review of the Tier 1 information. After the review, the Service will either publish a Notice of Review to inform the public that the Tier 1 test results are inconclusive or publish a proposed rule for approval of the candidate shot. If the Tier 1 tests are inconclusive, the Notice of Review will indicate what other tests will be required before we will again consider approval of the Tungsten-Copper-TinIron shot as nontoxic. If the Tier 1 data review results in a preliminary determination that the candidate material does not pose a significant toxicity hazard to migratory birds, other wildlife, or their habitats, the Service will commence with a rulemaking proposing to approve the candidate shot. Dated: April 22, 2005. Craig Manson, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. [FR Doc. 05–8684 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VerDate jul<14>2003 16:18 Apr 29, 2005 Jkt 205001 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 20 RIN 1018–AT87 Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Iron-Tungsten-Nickel as a Nontoxic Shot Material for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that ENVIRON-Metal, Inc., of Sweet Home, Oregon, has applied for approval of 62 percent iron, 25 percent tungsten, and 13 percent nickel shot as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The Service has initiated review of the shot under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot approval procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134. DATES: A comprehensive review of the Tier 1 information is to be concluded by July 1, 2005. ADDRESSES: The ENVIRON-Metal, Inc. application may be reviewed in Room 4091 at the Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Management, 4501 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, Division of Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358–1825. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (Act) (16 U.S.C. 703–711) and the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 712) implement migratory bird treaties between the United States and Great Britain for Canada (1916 and 1996 as amended), Mexico (1936 and 1972 as amended), Japan (1972 and 1974 as amended), and Russia (then the Soviet Union, 1976). These treaties protect certain migratory birds from take, except as permitted under the Acts. The Acts authorize the Secretary of the Interior to regulate take of migratory birds in the United States. Under this authority, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service controls the hunting of migratory game birds through regulations in 50 CFR part 20. Since the mid-1970s, the Service has sought to identify types of shot for waterfowl hunting that are not toxic to migratory birds or other wildlife when ingested. We have approved several types of shot as nontoxic and added them to the migratory bird hunting PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 22625 regulations in 50 CFR 20.21. Use of shot types other than those listed in 50 CFR 20.21(j)(1) for hunting waterfowl and coots and any species that make up aggregate bag limits is prohibited. We will continue to review all shot types submitted for approval as nontoxic. ENVIRON-Metal has submitted its application with the counsel that it contained all of the specified information for a complete Tier 1 submittal, and has requested unconditional approval pursuant to the Tier 1 timeframe. The Service has determined that the application is complete, and has initiated a comprehensive review of the Tier 1 information. After the review, the Service will either publish a Notice of Review to inform the public that the Tier 1 test results are inconclusive or publish a proposed rule for approval of the candidate shot. If the Tier 1 tests are inconclusive, the Notice of Review will indicate what other tests will be required before we will again consider approval of the Iron-Tungsten-Nickel shot as nontoxic. If the Tier 1 data review results in a preliminary determination that the candidate material does not pose a significant toxicity hazard to migratory birds, other wildlife, or their habitats, the Service will commence with a rulemaking proposing to approve the candidate shot. Dated: April 22, 2005. Craig Manson, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. [FR Doc. 05–8685 Filed 4–29–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–55–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 20 RIN 1018–AU09 Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-Nickel-Iron Alloys as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides public notice that ENVIRON-Metal, Inc., of Sweet Home, Oregon, has applied for approval of a range of tungsten-nickeliron alloys as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting in the United States. The alloys are comprised of 10–70 percent iron, E:\FR\FM\02MYP1.SGM 02MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 83 (Monday, May 2, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 22624-22625]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-8684]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 20

RIN 1018-AU13


Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Tungsten-
Copper-Tin-Iron Shot as Nontoxic for Hunting Waterfowl and Coots

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) hereby provides 
public notice that the Olin Corporation of East Alton, Illinois, has 
applied for approval of 60 percent tungsten, 35.1 percent copper, 3.9 
percent tin, and 1 percent iron shot as nontoxic for waterfowl hunting 
in the United States. The Service has initiated review of the shot 
under the criteria set out in Tier 1 of the nontoxic shot approval 
procedures given at 50 CFR 20.134.

DATES: A comprehensive review of the Tier 1 information is to be 
concluded by July 1, 2005.

ADDRESSES: The Olin, Inc. application and the Administrative Record for 
this application may be reviewed, by appointment, in Room 4091 at the 
Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Management, 4501 
North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: George T. Allen, Wildlife Biologist, 
Division of Migratory Bird Management, (703) 358-1825.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (Act)

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(16 U.S.C. 703-711) and the Fish and Wildlife Improvement Act of 1978 
(16 U.S.C. 712) implement migratory bird treaties between the United 
States and Great Britain for Canada (1916 and 1996 as amended), Mexico 
(1936 and 1972 as amended), Japan (1972 and 1974 as amended), and 
Russia (then the Soviet Union, 1976). These treaties protect certain 
migratory birds from take, except as permitted under the Acts. The Acts 
authorize the Secretary of the Interior to regulate take of migratory 
birds in the United States. Under this authority, the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service controls the hunting of migratory game birds through 
regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
    Since the mid-1970s, the Service has sought to identify types of 
shot for waterfowl hunting that are not toxic to migratory birds or 
other wildlife when ingested. We have approved several types of shot as 
nontoxic and added them to the migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 
CFR 20.21. Use of shot types other than those listed in 50 CFR 
20.21(j)(1) for hunting waterfowl and coots and any species that make 
up aggregate bag limits is prohibited. We will continue to review all 
shot types submitted for approval as nontoxic.
    Olin has submitted its application with the counsel that it 
contained all of the specified information for a complete Tier 1 
submittal, and has requested unconditional approval pursuant to the 
Tier 1 timeframe. The Service has determined that the application is 
complete, and has initiated a comprehensive review of the Tier 1 
information. After the review, the Service will either publish a Notice 
of Review to inform the public that the Tier 1 test results are 
inconclusive or publish a proposed rule for approval of the candidate 
shot. If the Tier 1 tests are inconclusive, the Notice of Review will 
indicate what other tests will be required before we will again 
consider approval of the Tungsten-Copper-Tin-Iron shot as nontoxic. If 
the Tier 1 data review results in a preliminary determination that the 
candidate material does not pose a significant toxicity hazard to 
migratory birds, other wildlife, or their habitats, the Service will 
commence with a rulemaking proposing to approve the candidate shot.

    Dated: April 22, 2005.
Craig Manson,
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 05-8684 Filed 4-29-05; 8:45 am]
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