Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Memoranda of Understanding Between Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, 73414-73415 [05-23914]

Download as PDF 73414 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 237 / Monday, December 12, 2005 / Proposed Rules fax receiver is (202) 663–4114. This is not a toll free number. The six-page limitation is necessary to assure access to the equipment. Receipt of fax transmissions will not be acknowledged although a sender may request confirmation by calling the Executive Secretariat at (202) 663–4070 (voice) or (202) 663–4074 (TTY). These are not toll free numbers. Copies of comments submitted by the public will be available for review at the Commission’s library, room 6502, 1801 L Street, NW., Washington, DC, between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additionally, members of the public may submit comments through https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Thomas J. Schlageter, Assistant Legal Counsel, or Michelle Zinman, Senior General Attorney at (202) 663–4640 (voice) or (202) 663–7026 (TTY). This notice is also available in the following formats: large print, Braille, audiotape and electronic file on computer disk. Requests for this notice in an alternative format should be made to EEOC’s Publication Center at 1–800–669–3362. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EEOC is proposing to amend 29 CFR 1611.11. This section contains a schedule of fees utilized by the Commission for purposes of assessing costs to individuals who seek access to records under the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a. The present fee schedule has become outdated. The proposed fee schedule would amend 29 CFR 1611.11 to conform the fees charged under the Privacy Act to the fees charged under the FOIA. See 29 CFR 1610.15, as amended by 70 FR 57510 (2005). In effect, the fees for duplication, attestation and certification of records under the Privacy Act are being made consistent with the fees charged for those services under the FOIA. Regulatory Procedures Executive Order 12866 Pursuant to Executive Order 12866, EEOC has determined that the regulation will not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State or local tribal governments or communities. Therefore, a detailed costbenefit assessment of the regulation is not required. Paperwork Reduction Act This proposal contains no new information collection requirements subject to review by the Office of VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:48 Dec 09, 2005 Jkt 208001 Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). of records. Fees are payable to ‘‘Treasurer of the United States.’’ Regulatory Flexibility Act BILLING CODE 6570–01–P The Commission, in accordance with the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 606(b)), has reviewed this regulation and by approving it certifies that this regulation will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 This proposed rule will not result in the expenditure by State, local, or tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or uniquely affect small governments. Therefore, no actions were deemed necessary under the provisions of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995. List of Subjects in 29 CFR Part 1611 Privacy Act. For the Commission. Dated: December 5, 2005. Cari M. Dominguez, Chair. Accordingly, for the reasons set forth in the preamble, EEOC proposes to amend 29 CFR part 1611 as follows: PART 1611—PRIVACY ACT REGULATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 1611 continues to read as follows: Authority: 5 U.S.C. 552a. 2. Section 1611.11 is revised to read as follows: § 1611.11 Fees. (a) No fee shall be charged for searches necessary to locate records. No charge shall be made if the total fees authorized are less than $1.00. Fees shall be charged for services rendered under this part as follows: (1) For copies made by photocopy— $0.15 per page (maximum of 10 copies). For copies prepared by computer, such as tapes or printouts, EEOC will charge the direct cost incurred by the agency, including operator time. For other forms of duplication, EEOC will charge the actual costs of that duplication. (2) For attestation of documents— $25.00 per authenticating affidavit or declaration. (3) For certification of documents— $50.00 per authenticating affidavit or declaration. (b) All required fees shall be paid in full prior to issuance of requested copies PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 [FR Doc. E5–7177 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R06–OAR–2004–TX–0001; FRL–8007– 4] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Memoranda of Understanding Between Texas Department of Transportation and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on August 15, 2002. This SIP revision approves the adoption by reference of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the TCEQ and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The MOU is adopted into the Texas rule at 30 TAC, Chapter 7, Section 119. This MOU concerns the coordination of environmental reviews associated with transportation projects. The adoption by reference of this MOU, will streamline coordination between the TCEQ and TxDOT by consolidating separate MOUs currently in the air and water regulations. This action is important to satisfy the need of the Commission and TxDOT to coordinate regulatory programs and to ensure that overlapping areas of responsibility are clarified. This approval will make the MOU revised regulations Federally enforceable. DATES: Comments must be received by January 11, 2006. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Thomas Diggs, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, State/Oversight Section (6PD–O), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202– E:\FR\FM\12DEP1.SGM 12DEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 237 / Monday, December 12, 2005 / Proposed Rules 2733, telephone (214) 665–7247; fax number 214–665–7263; e-mail address patterson.alima@epa.gov. In the final section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action no further activity is contemplated. 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 based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: November 18, 2005. Richard E. Greene, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 05–23914 Filed 12–9–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Parts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28, 30, 32, 36, 42, 48, 49, 50, 52, and 53 [FAR Case 2004–033] RIN 9000–AK26 Federal Acquisition Regulation; Inflation Adjustment of AcquisitionRelated Thresholds Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCIES: SUMMARY: The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to adjust acquisition-related thresholds for inflation. Section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108–375) requires that the FAR Council VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:24 Dec 09, 2005 Jkt 208001 periodically adjust all statutory acquisition-related dollar thresholds in the FAR for inflation, except the statute does not permit escalation of acquisition-related dollar thresholds established by the Davis-Bacon Act, the Service Contract Act, or trade agreements. This rule also proposes to amend other acquisition-related thresholds that are based on policy rather than statute. Inflation adjustment of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) thresholds in the CAS regulations is simultaneously addressed in a separate case. DATES: Interested parties should submit written comments to the FAR Secretariat on or before February 10, 2006 to be considered in the formulation of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by FAR case 2004–033 by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Agency Web Site: https:// www.acqnet.gov/far/ProposedRules/ proposed.htm. Click on the FAR case number to submit comments. • E-mail: farcase.2004–033@gsa.gov. Include FAR case 2004–033 in the subject line of the message. • Fax: 202–501–4067. • Mail: General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW, Room 4035, ATTN: Laurieann Duarte, Washington, DC 20405. Instructions: Please submit comments only and cite FAR case 2004–033 in all correspondence related to this case. All comments received will be posted without change to https:// www.acqnet.gov/far/ProposedRules/ proposed.htm, including any personal and/or business confidential information provided. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The FAR Secretariat at (202) 501–4755 for information pertaining to status or publication schedules. For clarification of content, contact Mr. Michael Jackson, Procurement Analyst, at (202) 208– 4949. Please cite FAR case 2004–033. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background This proposed rule implements Section 807 of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Public Law 108–375). Section 807 provides for adjustment every 5 years of acquisition-related thresholds, except for Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and trade agreements thresholds, as provided by law. This rule also proposes escalation PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 73415 of some non-statutory acquisitionrelated thresholds. What is an acquisition-related threshold? The statute defines an acquisitionrelated dollar threshold as a dollar threshold that is specified in law as a factor in defining the scope of the applicability of a policy, procedure, requirement, or restriction provided in that law to the procurement of supplies or services by an executive agency, as determined by the FAR Council. There are other thresholds in the FAR that, while not meeting this statutory definition of ‘‘acquisition-related,’’ nevertheless meet all the other criteria. These thresholds may have their origin in executive order or regulation. Therefore, an acquisition-related threshold, for the purposes of this rule, is a threshold that is specified in law, executive order, or regulation as a factor in defining the scope of the applicability of a policy, procedure, requirement, or restriction provided in that law, executive order, or regulation to the procurement of supplies or services by an executive agency, as determined by the FAR Council. Acquisition-related thresholds are generally tied to the value of a contract, subcontract, or modification. Examples of thresholds that the Councils do not view as ‘‘acquisitionrelated’’ are thresholds relating to claims, penalties, withholding, payments, required levels of insurance, small business size standards, liquidated damages, etc. What acquisition-related thresholds are not subject to escalation adjustment under this case? The statute does not permit escalation of acquisition-related thresholds established by the Davis-Bacon Act, the Service Contract Act, or trade agreements. The statute does not authorize the FAR to escalate thresholds originating in executive order or the implementing agency (such as the Department of Labor or the Small Business Administration), unless the executive order or agency regulations are first amended. Analysis of statutory acquisitionrelated thresholds. With the exception of thresholds set by the Davis-Bacon Act, Service Contract Act, and trade agreements, the statute requires that we adjust the acquisition-related thresholds for inflation using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers. Acquisition-related thresholds in statutes that were in effect on October 1, 2000, are subject to 5 years of E:\FR\FM\12DEP1.SGM 12DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 237 (Monday, December 12, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 73414-73415]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-23914]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2004-TX-0001; FRL-8007-4]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; 
Memoranda of Understanding Between Texas Department of Transportation 
and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
revision submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 
(TCEQ) on August 15, 2002. This SIP revision approves the adoption by 
reference of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the TCEQ and 
the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The MOU is adopted into 
the Texas rule at 30 TAC, Chapter 7, Section 119. This MOU concerns the 
coordination of environmental reviews associated with transportation 
projects. The adoption by reference of this MOU, will streamline 
coordination between the TCEQ and TxDOT by consolidating separate MOUs 
currently in the air and water regulations. This action is important to 
satisfy the need of the Commission and TxDOT to coordinate regulatory 
programs and to ensure that overlapping areas of responsibility are 
clarified. This approval will make the MOU revised regulations 
Federally enforceable.

DATES: Comments must be received by January 11, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Thomas Diggs, Chief, Air 
Planning Section (6PD-L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. Comments may also be 
submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following 
the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final 
rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alima Patterson, State/Oversight 
Section (6PD-O), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-

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2733, telephone (214) 665-7247; fax number 214-665-7263; e-mail address 
patterson.alima@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final section of this Federal 
Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct rule 
without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a 
noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A 
detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final 
rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action no 
further activity is contemplated. 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 based on this proposed 
rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties 
interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is 
located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: November 18, 2005.
Richard E. Greene,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 05-23914 Filed 12-9-05; 8:45 am]
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