Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Extension of Comment Period, 17409-17410 [E6-4998]

Download as PDF 17409 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 66 / Thursday, April 6, 2006 / Proposed Rules (v) If you wish to use an alternative method to demonstrate daily instrument checks, then you must apply to the Administrator for approval of the alternative under § 60.13(i). (3) Leak Survey Procedure. Operate the optical gas imaging equipment to image every regulated component in accordance with the instrument manufacturer’s operating parameters. (iv) The daily instrument check. You may document the daily instrument check using either a video recording device, electronic recordkeeping, or written entry into a log book. (v) Recordkeeping requirements in the applicable subpart. A video record must be used to document the leak survey results. (4) Recordkeeping. You must keep the following records: (i) The detection sensitivity level used for the optical gas imaging instrument. (ii) The analysis of the component population to determine the stream containing the lowest mass fraction of detectable chemicals in paragraph (i)(2)(i)(A)(1) of this section. (iii) The technical basis for the mass fraction used in the equation in paragraph (i)(2)(i)(A)(2) of this section. TABLE A.—DETECTION SENSITIVITY LEVELS Monitoring frequency (days) Monitoring frequency Bi-Monthly .................................................................................................................................... Semi-Quarterly ............................................................................................................................. Monthly ........................................................................................................................................ BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 745 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2005–0049; FRL–7775–1] RIN 2070–AC83 Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. cchase on PROD1PC60 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: On January 10, 2006, EPA proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint in the Federal Register. The proposal supports the attainment of the Federal government’s goal of eliminating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. The proposal discussed requirements for training renovators and dust sampling technicians; certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and renovation firms; accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling technician training; and for renovation work practices. This notice announces a 45-day extension of the comment period for the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program proposed rule. This extension is necessary to provide the public with an opportunity to review and comment on materials recently added to the docket. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:19 Apr 05, 2006 Jkt 208001 The comment period previously expiring on April 10, 2006, is extended to May 25, 2006. ADDRESSES: For detailed instructions on the submission of comments, follow the instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of January 10, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division (7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 554–1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov. For technical information contact: Mike Wilson, National Program Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 566–0521; e-mail address: wilson.mike@epa.gov. DATES: [FR Doc. E6–5005 Filed 4–5–06; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Does this Action Apply to Me? The Agency included in the proposed rule a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Action is the Agency Taking? In the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588) (FRL–7755–5), EPA proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead hazards created by PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 60 45 30 Detection sensitivity level (grams per hour) Standard 60 85 100 Minimum 6.0 8.5 10.0 renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb lead-based paint. In addition, EPA announced in the Federal Register of March 2, 2006 (71 FR 10628) (FR 7762–7), the availability of supplemental materials added to the docket. EPA has received requests for extension of the comment period from Owens Corning, National Multi Housing Council, National Association of Home Builders, Painting and Decorating Contractors of America, National Association of Realtors, National Paint and Coatings Association, and Atrium Environmental Health and Safety Services. To allow additional time for comment EPA is extending the comment period established in the Federal Register issued on January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588), for an additional 45 days. As extended, the comment period for this proposal expires May 25, 2006. Prior to this extension, the comment period was scheduled to expire on April 10, 2006. III. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action? The training, certification and accreditation requirements and work practice standards were proposed pursuant to the authority of TSCA section 402(c)(3), 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3), as amended by Title X of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102–550 (also known as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992). The Model State Program and amendments to the regulations on the authorization of State and Tribal programs with respect to renovators and dust sampling technicians were proposed pursuant to section 404 of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2684. E:\FR\FM\06APP1.SGM 06APP1 17410 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 66 / Thursday, April 6, 2006 / Proposed Rules IV. Do Any Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this Action? No. This action is not a rulemaking, it merely extends the date by which public comments must be submitted on a proposed rule that EPA published in the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588). For information about the applicability of the regulatory assessment requirements to the proposed rule, please refer to the discussion in Unit VIII. of that document (at 71 FR 1620). List of Subjects in Part 745 Environmental protection, Housing renovation, Lead, Lead-based paint, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: March 31, 2006. Margaret Schneider, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances. [FR Doc. E6–4998 Filed 4–5–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 1 [MD Docket No. 06–68; FCC 06–38] Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees For Fiscal Year 2006 Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking. cchase on PROD1PC60 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission will revise its Schedule of Regulatory Fees in order to recover the amount of regulatory fees that Congress has required it to collect for fiscal year 2006. Section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, provides for the annual assessment and collection of regulatory fees under sections 9(b)(2) and 9(b)(3), respectively, for annual ‘‘Mandatory Adjustments’’ and ‘‘Permitted Amendments’’ to the Schedule of Regulatory Fees. DATES: Comments are due April 14, 2006, and reply comments are due April 21, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by MD Docket No. 06–68, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web site: https:// www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:19 Apr 05, 2006 Jkt 208001 • E-mail: ecfs@fcc.gov. Include MD Docket No. 06–68 in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail, and Priority Mail, must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roland Helvajian, Office of Managing Director at (202) 418–0444 or Rob Fream, Office of Managing Director at (202) 418–0408. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Adopted: March 22, 2006. Released: March 27, 2006. By the Commission. Table of Contents Heading I. Introduction II. Discussion A. FY 2006 Regulatory Fee Assessment Methodology 1. Development of FY 2006 Regulatory Fees a. Calculation of Revenue and Fee Requirements b. Additional Adjustments to Payment Units 2. Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Messaging Service 3. Regulatory Fees for Direct Broadcast Service (DBS) Providers and Cable Television Operators 4. Broadband Radio Service (BRS)/ Educational Broadband Service (EBS) B. Administrative and Operational Issues 1. Mandatory Use of Fee Filer 2. Proposals for Notification and Collection of Regulatory Fees a. Interstate Telecommunications Service Providers (ITSPs)—Billed b. Satellite Space Station Licensees—Billed c. Additional Service Categories for Billing or Assessing d. Media Services Licensees—Assessed e. Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) Cellular and Mobile Services— Assessed f. Cable Television Subscribers—Assessed 3. Streamlined Regulatory Fee Payment Process for CMRS Providers 4. Future Streamlining of the Regulatory Fee Assessment and Collection Process III. Procedural Matters A. Payment of Regulatory Fees 1. De Minimis Fee Payment Liability 2. Standard Fee Calculations and Payment Dates B. Enforcement C. Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis D. Initial Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 Analysis E. Ex Parte Rules F. Filing Requirements IV. Ordering Clauses Attachments Attachment A Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Attachment B Sources of Payment Unit Estimates for FY 2006 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Attachment C Calculation of FY 2006 Revenue Requirements and Pro-Rata Fees Attachment D FY 2006 Schedule of Regulatory Fees Attachment E Factors, Measurements, and Calculations that Determine Station Contours and Population Coverages Attachment F FY 2005 Schedule of Regulatory Fees I. Introduction 1. In this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), we propose to collect $288,771,000 in regulatory fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006, pursuant to section 9 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the Act). These fees are mandated by Congress and are collected to recover the regulatory costs associated with the Commission’s enforcement, policy and rulemaking, user information, and international activities.1 II. Discussion 2. In this NPRM, we seek comment on the development of FY 2006 regulatory fees collected pursuant to section 9 of the Act. For FY 2006, we tentatively propose to retain the established method, policies, and priorities. In addition to the assessment methodology, the Commission typically seeks comment on various administrative and operational issues affecting the collection of regulatory fees. For the FY 2006 regulatory fee cycle, we propose to retain the same administrative measures used for notification and assessment of regulatory fees in previous years, such as generating pre-completed regulatory fee assessment forms for certain regulatees. Consistent with past practice, we invite comments and suggestions on ways to improve the Commission’s administrative processes for notifying entities of their regulatory fee obligations and collecting their payments. 3. The Commission is obligated to collect $288,771,000 in regulatory fees during FY 2006 to fund the Commission’s operations. Consistent with our established practice, we plan to collect these regulatory fees in the August-September 2006 time frame in order to collect the required amount by the end of the fiscal year. In addition to the $288,771,000 amount above, pursuant to section 3013 of the Deficit Reduction Act (Public Law 109–171), the Commission is required to assess and collect an additional $10,000,000 in fiscal year 2006 as offsetting receipts.2 1 47 U.S.C. 159(a). 3013 of Public Law 109–171 reads as follows, ‘‘In addition to any fees assessed under the 2 Section E:\FR\FM\06APP1.SGM 06APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 66 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 17409-17410]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-4998]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 745

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2005-0049; FRL-7775-1]
RIN 2070-AC83


Lead; Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On January 10, 2006, EPA proposed new requirements to reduce 
exposure to lead hazards created by renovation, repair, and painting 
activities that disturb lead-based paint in the Federal Register. The 
proposal supports the attainment of the Federal government's goal of 
eliminating childhood lead poisoning by 2010. The proposal discussed 
requirements for training renovators and dust sampling technicians; 
certifying renovators, dust sampling technicians, and renovation firms; 
accrediting providers of renovation and dust sampling technician 
training; and for renovation work practices. This notice announces a 
45-day extension of the comment period for the Renovation, Repair, and 
Painting Program proposed rule. This extension is necessary to provide 
the public with an opportunity to review and comment on materials 
recently added to the docket.

DATES: The comment period previously expiring on April 10, 2006, is 
extended to May 25, 2006.

ADDRESSES: For detailed instructions on the submission of comments, 
follow the instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal 
Register document of January 10, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For general information contact: Colby 
Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division 
(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-
Hotline@epa.gov.
    For technical information contact: Mike Wilson, National Program 
Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0521; e-mail 
address: wilson.mike@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Does this Action Apply to Me?

    The Agency included in the proposed rule a list of those who may be 
potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding 
the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What Action is the Agency Taking?

    In the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588) (FRL-7755-
5), EPA proposed new requirements to reduce exposure to lead hazards 
created by renovation, repair, and painting activities that disturb 
lead-based paint. In addition, EPA announced in the Federal Register of 
March 2, 2006 (71 FR 10628) (FR 7762-7), the availability of 
supplemental materials added to the docket. EPA has received requests 
for extension of the comment period from Owens Corning, National Multi 
Housing Council, National Association of Home Builders, Painting and 
Decorating Contractors of America, National Association of Realtors, 
National Paint and Coatings Association, and Atrium Environmental 
Health and Safety Services.
    To allow additional time for comment EPA is extending the comment 
period established in the Federal Register issued on January 10, 2006 
(71 FR 1588), for an additional 45 days. As extended, the comment 
period for this proposal expires May 25, 2006. Prior to this extension, 
the comment period was scheduled to expire on April 10, 2006.

III. What is the Agency's Authority for Taking this Action?

    The training, certification and accreditation requirements and work 
practice standards were proposed pursuant to the authority of TSCA 
section 402(c)(3), 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3), as amended by Title X of the 
Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550 (also 
known as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 
1992). The Model State Program and amendments to the regulations on the 
authorization of State and Tribal programs with respect to renovators 
and dust sampling technicians were proposed pursuant to section 404 of 
TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2684.

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IV. Do Any Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Apply to this Action?

    No. This action is not a rulemaking, it merely extends the date by 
which public comments must be submitted on a proposed rule that EPA 
published in the Federal Register of January 10, 2006 (71 FR 1588). For 
information about the applicability of the regulatory assessment 
requirements to the proposed rule, please refer to the discussion in 
Unit VIII. of that document (at 71 FR 1620).

List of Subjects in Part 745

    Environmental protection, Housing renovation, Lead, Lead-based 
paint, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: March 31, 2006.
Margaret Schneider,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and 
Toxic Substances.
[FR Doc. E6-4998 Filed 4-5-06; 8:45 am]
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