Pollution Prevention Grants; Notice of Availability, 16577-16578 [E6-4762]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 63 / Monday, April 3, 2006 / Notices wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES as a desirable place to live. This could help them attract residents of all ages, which could benefit the communities (e.g., economically), as well as the new residents (e.g., because they could partake of their community’s amenities, such as walkable neighborhoods, fitness trails, and more transportation choices). In addition, communities that participate but are not recognized under the Program (i.e., because they do not meet the criteria for recognition) would benefit by learning about their areas for improvement, finding ways to address these areas based on links to helpful resources on the Internet, and modifying their behavior as appropriate. Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average one hour and 45 minutes per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here: Estimated total annual number of respondents on average: 110 communities. Average frequency of response: Once. Estimated total annual burden hours: 186 hours. Estimated total annual cost: $8,284. This includes an estimated labor cost of $8,183, an estimated operation and maintenance cost of $101, and no capital cost. What Is the Next Step in the Process for This ICR? EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:30 Mar 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 16577 OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. eligible for this grant program. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: March 22, 2006. William H. Sanders, Acting Director, Office of Children’s Health Protection and Environmental Education. [FR Doc. E6–4765 Filed 3–31–06; 8:45 am] B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ-OPPT–2005–0554; FRL–7765–9] Pollution Prevention Grants; Notice of Availability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is announcing the availability of grant funds to States, Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia. Under the authority of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990, EPA will award Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants in fiscal year (FY) 2006 for prevention activities during FY 2006–2007. These grants are targeted for State and Tribal technical assistance programs that address the reduction or elimination of pollution by businesses across all environmental media: Air, land, and water. The total amount of funding available for award in FY 2006 is approximately $4.1 million. The maximum funding level per project is $150,000. You may access the full text of the grant announcement athttps://www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/ grants/ppis/ppis.htm. DATES: Proposals must be received on or before May 18, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michele Amhaz, Pollution Prevention Division (7409M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460– 0001; telephone number: (202) 564– 8857; fax number: (202) 564–8899; email address: amhaz.michele@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to States, State entities (colleges and universities), Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia. This notice may, however, be of interest to local governments, private universities, private nonprofit entities, private businesses, and individuals who are not PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2005–0554. Publicly available docket materials are available electronically athttps:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the OPPT Docket, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. 2. Electronic access. You may obtain electronic copies of this document through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https:// www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/. You may access copies of the grant announcement athttps://www.epa.gov/ oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm. II. Overview The following listing provides certain key information concerning the proposal opportunity. • Federal agency name: Environmental Protection Agency. • Funding opportunity title: Pollution Prevention Grants Program. • Funding opportunity number: EPA– OPPT–06–002. • Announcement type: The initial announcement of a funding opportunity. • Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 66.708. • Dates: Proposals must be received on or before May 18, 2006. For detailed information concerning the grant announcement refer to the Agency website athttps://www.epa.gov/ oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm. The full text of the grant announcement includes specific information regarding the: Purpose and scope; activities to be funded; award information; eligibility requirements; application and submission information; award review information; and regional agency contacts if applicable. E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1 16578 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 63 / Monday, April 3, 2006 / Notices III. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General Grant solicitations containing binding legal requirements are considered rules for the purpose of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) (5 U.S.C. 801et seq.). The CRA generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this grant solicitation and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication in the Federal Register. This grant solicitation does not qualify as a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects Environmental protection, Grants, Pollution prevention. Open Session A. Approval of Minutes • March 9, 2006 (Open). B. Reports • Economic Overview Information. • Farm Credit System Building Association Audit Report. Closed Session* • Farm Credit System Building Association Audit Report. • Office of Secondary Market Oversight Quarterly Report. *Session Closed—Exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(8) and (9). Dated: March 30, 2006. Roland E. Smith, Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. [FR Doc. 06–3216 Filed 3–30–06; 2:35 pm] BILLING CODE 6705–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Dated: March 26, 2006. Susan B. Hazen, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E6–4762 Filed 3–31–06; 8:45 am] Federal Advisory Committee Act; Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks BILLING CODE 6560–50–S AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION Farm Credit Administration Board; Regular Meeting Farm Credit Administration. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b(e)(3)), of the regular meeting of the Farm Credit Administration Board (Board). Date and Time: The regular meeting of the Board will be held at the offices of the Farm Credit Administration in McLean, Virginia, on April 9, 2006, from 9 a.m. until such time as the Board concludes its business. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roland E. Smith, Secretary to the Farm Credit Administration Board, (703) 883– 4009, TTY (703) 883–4056. ADDRESSES: Farm Credit Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, McLean, Virginia 22102–5090. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of this meeting of the Board will be open to the public (limited space available), and parts will be closed to the public. In order to increase the accessibility to Board meetings, persons requiring assistance should make arrangements in advance. The matters to be considered at the meeting are: AGENCY: wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:30 Mar 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Independent Panel Reviewing the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Communications Networks (‘‘Independent Panel’’ or ‘‘Panel’’) will hold its next meeting on April 18, 2006 at 9 a.m. at the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. April 18, 2006 at 9 a.m. Commission Meeting Room, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal Officer of the FCC’s Independent Panel at 202– 418–7452 or e-mail: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov. DATES: ADDRESSES: The Panel will hear presentations from its three informal working groups (IWG–1 Infrastructure Resiliency, IWG–2 Recovery Coordination and Procedures and IWG–3 Emergency Communications) regarding their work SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 to date. The informal working groups’ presentations will form the framework for discussion of the specific issues, findings and recommendations to be addressed in the Panel’s report to the FCC which must be submitted by June 15, 2006. The report will address the impact of Hurricane Katrina on communications infrastructure, including public safety communications, and recommendations for improving disaster preparedness, network reliability and communications among first responders. The Panel may take action on any of the issues raised during the meeting. The Panel may also receive presentations and/or demonstrations from invited representatives of government agencies and/or other entities that address emergency response and disaster preparedness issues. Members of the general public may attend the meeting. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability. Real Audio access to the meeting will be available at www.fcc.gov. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To request accommodations, send an e-mail to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202– 418–0432 (TTY). Include a description of the accommodation you will need with as much detail as possible. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to: Lisa M. Fowlkes, the FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for the Independent Panel by email: lisa.fowlkes@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Lisa M. Fowlkes, Designated Federal Officer, Hurricane Katrina Independent Panel, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Room 7–C737, Washington, DC 20554). Further information regarding the Independent Panel, including publicly available documents, may be found at the Panel’s Web site at www.fcc.gov/eb/ hkip. 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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 63 (Monday, April 3, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16577-16578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4762]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ[dash]OPPT-2005-0554; FRL-7765-9]


Pollution Prevention Grants; Notice of Availability

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice

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SUMMARY:  EPA is announcing the availability of grant funds to States, 
Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia. Under the authority of the Pollution 
Prevention Act of 1990, EPA will award Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants 
in fiscal year (FY) 2006 for prevention activities during FY 2006-2007. 
These grants are targeted for State and Tribal technical assistance 
programs that address the reduction or elimination of pollution by 
businesses across all environmental media: Air, land, and water. The 
total amount of funding available for award in FY 2006 is approximately 
$4.1 million. The maximum funding level per project is $150,000. You 
may access the full text of the grant announcement athttps://
www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm.

Dates:  Proposals must be received on or before May 18, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Michele Amhaz, Pollution Prevention 
Division (7409M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-8857; fax 
number: (202) 564-8899; e-mail address: amhaz.michele@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. General Information

A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    This action is directed to States, State entities (colleges and 
universities), Tribes, and Intertribal Consortia. This notice may, 
however, be of interest to local governments, private universities, 
private nonprofit entities, private businesses, and individuals who are 
not eligible for this grant program. If you have any questions 
regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, 
consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under 
docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0554. Publicly 
available docket materials are available electronically athttps://
www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the OPPT Docket, EPA Docket 
Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal 
holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 
566-1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566-
0280.
    2. Electronic access. You may obtain electronic copies of this 
document through the EPA Internet under the ``Federal Register'' 
listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/.
    You may access copies of the grant announcement athttps://
www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/ppis.htm.

II. Overview

    The following listing provides certain key information concerning 
the proposal opportunity.
     Federal agency name: Environmental Protection Agency.
     Funding opportunity title: Pollution Prevention Grants 
Program.
     Funding opportunity number: EPA-OPPT-06-002.
     Announcement type: The initial announcement of a funding 
opportunity.
     Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number: 
66.708.
     Dates: Proposals must be received on or before May 18, 
2006.
    For detailed information concerning the grant announcement refer to 
the Agency website athttps://www.epa.gov/oppt/p2home/grants/ppis/
ppis.htm. The full text of the grant announcement includes specific 
information regarding the: Purpose and scope; activities to be funded; 
award information; eligibility requirements; application and submission 
information; award review information; and regional agency contacts if 
applicable.

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III. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

    Grant solicitations containing binding legal requirements are 
considered rules for the purpose of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) 
(5 U.S.C. 801et seq.). The CRA generally provides that before a rule 
may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule 
report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the 
Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will 
submit a report containing this grant solicitation and other required 
information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and 
the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication in 
the Federal Register. This grant solicitation does not qualify as a 
``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects

    Environmental protection, Grants, Pollution prevention.


    Dated: March 26, 2006.
Susan B. Hazen,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and 
Toxic Substances.
[FR Doc. E6-4762 Filed 3-31-06; 8:45 am]
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