Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GPs) for Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho Subject to Wasteload Allocations Under Selected Total Maximum Daily Loads (Permit Number IDG-13-0000), Cold Water Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Not Subject to Wasteload Allocations) (Permit Number IDG-13-1000), and Fish Processors Associated With Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Permit Number IDG-13-2000), 35269-35270 [E6-9575]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 117 / Monday, June 19, 2006 / Notices The proposed agenda includes the following topics: Gulf Alliance Updates, Ongoing Implementation Activities; Implementation Breakout Groups: Water Quality, Restoration, Education, Habitat ID, Nutrients; Implementation Tracking System; Management Committee discussions on Gulf of Mexico Program role with Gulf Alliance, Federal Workgroup, and Regional Collaboration. The meeting is open to the public. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 9, 2006. Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9573 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8185–8] Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; announcement of public workshop; availability of telephone callin capability and number to call. [FRL–8184–9] Gulf of Mexico Program Management Committee Meeting Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA). ACTION: Notice of meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), EPA gives notice of a meeting of the Gulf of Mexico Program (GMP) Management Committee (MC). For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Gloria Car, U.S. EPA, at (228) 688–2421 or car.gloria@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Gloria Car, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2006, from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on July 20, 2006, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Intercontinental New Orleans Hotel, 444 St. Charles Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, 504–525–5566. https:// www.ichotelsgroup.com FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer, Gulf of Mexico Program Office, Mail Code EPA/GMPO, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529–6000 at (228) 688– 2421. Proposed agenda topics include: Gulf of Mexico Alliance and Governors’ Action Plan Updates; Alliance Activities Implementation Plan; GMP Focused Objectives and Key Initiatives; Binational Initiatives; GMP FY 2007 Workplan and Budget. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6560–50–P AGENCY: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 16:46 Jun 16, 2006 Dated: June 9, 2006. Gloria D. Car, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E6–9574 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] Public Workshop To Consider a Report Entitled ‘‘Review of the Process for Setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ and Related Documents BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Aug<31>2005 The meeting is open to the public. Jkt 208001 SUMMARY: The EPA published a notice in the Federal Register on Monday, June 12, 2006 (71 FR 33747), announcing a public workshop to be held to elicit public input and discussion on the process the Agency uses to conduct periodic reviews of national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), as discussed in a recent report prepared by an Agency workgroup. The report is entitled ‘‘Review of the Process for Setting National Ambient Air Quality Standards.’’ This workshop is not intended to cover issues related to the ongoing review of any specific NAAQS. The purpose of today’s follow-up notice is to announce the availability of telephone call-in capability and a number to call for those persons who would like to participate but are unable to attend the workshop. DATES: The public workshop will be held the afternoon of June 27, 2006. It will begin at 1 p.m. eastern daylight time and continue until 5 p.m. Persons unable to attend the workshop can participate by telephone. If you would like to make a formal presentation either in person or by telephone at the workshop, please notify Ms. Tricia Crabtree. Contact information for Ms. Crabtree is listed below in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The time allotted for each oral presentation may be limited depending on the number of individuals who wish to speak. By June 23, 2006, EPA will contact individuals who have requested an opportunity to make a presentation at the workshop to inform them how much time will be allotted. All presenters will be allotted an equivalent amount of time on the agenda. The EPA encourages presenters to provide written versions of their comments either electronically on PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35269 computer disk or CD–ROM or in paper copy. The workshop agenda, including the list of speakers, will be posted on EPA’s Web page at https://www.epa.gov/ ttn/naaqs/ prior to the workshop. If you wish to listen to the workshop, or participate in the discussion, but do not wish to make a formal presentation, you do not need to register with Ms. Crabtree. The toll-free call-in number is: 866– 299–3188. You will be prompted to enter a conference code. The conference code is: 9195411504#. All callers will hear music until the line is opened by the leader. ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held at the following location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Auditorium C111A, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions concerning the public workshop, please contact Ms. Tricia Crabtree (C504–02), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, crabtree.tricia@epa.gov, telephone: (919) 541–5688. Dated: June 15, 2006. Mary E. Henigin, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. E6–9638 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8185–3] Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GPs) for Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho Subject to Wasteload Allocations Under Selected Total Maximum Daily Loads (Permit Number IDG–13–0000), Cold Water Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Not Subject to Wasteload Allocations) (Permit Number IDG–13–1000), and Fish Processors Associated With Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Permit Number IDG–13–2000) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Availability of three draft general NPDES permits. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On September 27, 2004, a general permit regulating the activities of aquaculture facilities in Idaho and associated on-site fish processors expired. The Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, proposes to reissue three general permits to cover facilities covered under E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 jlentini on PROD1PC65 with NOTICES 35270 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 117 / Monday, June 19, 2006 / Notices the previous permit. These general permits also will cover facilities currently operating under individual permits, thereby terminating the authorization to discharge under the individual permits. DATES: Comments must be received or postmarked by August 3, 2006. A fact sheet has been prepared which sets forth the principal factual, legal, policy, and scientific information considered in the development of the draft general permits. The general permits and fact sheet may be downloaded at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/r10/WATER.NSF/ NPDES+Permits/ General+NPDES+Permits#Aquaculture. Copies of the draft general permits and fact sheet are available upon request from Audrey Washington at 206–553– 0523 or at washington.audrey@epa.gov. In addition, they will be available at: U.S. EPA Region 10, NPDES Permits Unit, 1200 Sixth Avenue, OWW–130. Seattle, Washington 98101. U.S. EPA Region 10, Idaho Operations Office, 1435 North Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho 83706. (208) 378–5746. Idaho DEQ, Twin Falls Regional Office, 1363 Fillmore Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. 208–736–2190. Idaho DEQ, Pocatello Regional Office, 444 Hospital Way, Suite 300, Pocatello, Idaho 83204. 208–236– 6160. Idaho DEQ, Coeur d’Alene Regional Office, 2110 Ironwood Pkwy, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. 208–769–1422. Twin Falls Public Library, 201 4th Ave East, Twin Falls, ID 83301. 208–733– 2964. Buhl Public Library, 215 Broadway North, Buhl, ID 83316. 208–543–6500. Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702. 208–384–4076. Public Comment: Interested persons may submit written comments on the draft permits to the attention of Sharon Wilson at the address below. All comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement of comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. Comments of either support or concern which are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. After the expiration date of the Public Notice on August 3, 2006, the Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, will make a final determination with respect to issuance of the general permits. The proposed requirements contained in the draft general permits will become final upon issuance if no significant comments are received during the public comment period. VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:46 Jun 16, 2006 Jkt 208001 Comments on the proposed General Permits should be sent to Sharon Wilson, Office of Water and Watersheds; USEPA Region 10; 1200 Sixth Avenue, OWW–130; Seattle, Washington 98101 or by e-mail to wilson.sharon@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Carla Fromm, 208–378–5755, fromm.carla@epa.gov or Sharon Wilson, 206–553–0325, wilson.sharon@epa.gov. Copies of the draft general permit and fact sheet may be downloaded from the EPA Region 10 Web site at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/R10/WATER.NSF/ NPDES+Permits/ General+NPDES+Permits#Aquaculture. They are also available upon request from Audrey Washington at (206) 553– 0523, or e-mailed to washington.audrey@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Public Meeting EPA will hold an open house and public meeting to provide an overview of the permits and to answer questions in Twin Falls, Idaho on June 29, 2006. Location: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Conference Room. Address: 601 Pole Line Road, Twin Falls, Idaho. Date: June 29, 2006 Open House: 6–6:45 p.m. Permits Overview: 7–7:30 p.m. Questions & Answers: 7:30 to 9 p.m. or until done. Public Hearing Written comments receive as much consideration as oral comments at a public hearing. Persons wishing to request a public hearing should submit their written request by August 3, 2006 stating the nature of the issues to be raised as well as the requester’s name, address and telephone number to Sharon Wilson at the address above. If a public hearing is scheduled, notice will be published in the Federal Register. Notice will also be posted on the Region 10 Web site and will be mailed to all interested persons receiving notice of availability of the draft permit. Administrative Record The complete administrative record for the draft permit is available for public review at the EPA Region 10 office at the address listed above. Other Legal Requirements A. Endangered Species Act EPA has determined that issuance of the General Permits is not likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered salmonids, designated PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 critical habitat, or essential fish habitat. Issuance of the General Permits to cold water aquaculture facilities and fish processors is not likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered snail species or their designated critical habitat, but issuance of the Wasteload Allocation Permit to four warm water facilities in Idaho is likely to affect the three listed snail species because of the increase in temperature of the receiving streams in the immediate vicinity of these facilities. EPA has determined that issuance of the General Permits will have no affect on any terrestrial threatened or endangered species or their designated critical habitat. B. Executive Order 12866 EPA has determined that this general permit is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ under the terms of Executive Order 12866 and is therefore not subject to OMB review. C. Paperwork Reduction Act The information collection requirements of this permit were previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., and assigned OMB control numbers 2040–0086 (NPDES permit application) and 2040–0004 (discharge monitoring reports). D. Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., requires that EPA prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for rules subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) that have a significant impact on a substantial number of small entities. However, general NPDES permits are not ‘‘rules’’ subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) and are therefore not subject to the RFA. E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA), Public Law 104–4, generally requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their ‘‘regulatory actions’’ (defined to be the same as ‘‘rules’’ subject to the RFA) on tribal, state, and local governments and the private sector. However, general NPDES permits are not ‘‘rules’’ subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) and are therefore not subject to the RFA or the UMRA. Dated: June 12, 2006. Michael F. Gearheard, Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10. [FR Doc. E6–9575 Filed 6–16–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 117 (Monday, June 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35269-35270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9575]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8185-3]


Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GPs) for 
Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho Subject to Wasteload Allocations Under 
Selected Total Maximum Daily Loads (Permit Number IDG-13-0000), Cold 
Water Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Not Subject to Wasteload 
Allocations) (Permit Number IDG-13-1000), and Fish Processors 
Associated With Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Permit Number IDG-13-
2000)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Availability of three draft general NPDES permits.

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SUMMARY: On September 27, 2004, a general permit regulating the 
activities of aquaculture facilities in Idaho and associated on-site 
fish processors expired. The Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, 
EPA Region 10, proposes to reissue three general permits to cover 
facilities covered under

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the previous permit. These general permits also will cover facilities 
currently operating under individual permits, thereby terminating the 
authorization to discharge under the individual permits.

DATES: Comments must be received or postmarked by August 3, 2006. A 
fact sheet has been prepared which sets forth the principal factual, 
legal, policy, and scientific information considered in the development 
of the draft general permits. The general permits and fact sheet may be 
downloaded at https://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/WATER.NSF/NPDES+Permits/
General+NPDES+Permits#Aquaculture. Copies of the draft general permits 
and fact sheet are available upon request from Audrey Washington at 
206-553-0523 or at washington.audrey@epa.gov. In addition, they will be 
available at:

U.S. EPA Region 10, NPDES Permits Unit, 1200 Sixth Avenue, OWW-130. 
Seattle, Washington 98101.
U.S. EPA Region 10, Idaho Operations Office, 1435 North Orchard Street, 
Boise, Idaho 83706. (208) 378-5746.
Idaho DEQ, Twin Falls Regional Office, 1363 Fillmore Avenue, Twin 
Falls, Idaho 83301. 208-736-2190.
Idaho DEQ, Pocatello Regional Office, 444 Hospital Way, Suite 300, 
Pocatello, Idaho 83204. 208-236-6160.
Idaho DEQ, Coeur d'Alene Regional Office, 2110 Ironwood Pkwy, Coeur 
d'Alene, Idaho 83814. 208-769-1422.
Twin Falls Public Library, 201 4th Ave East, Twin Falls, ID 83301. 208-
733-2964.
Buhl Public Library, 215 Broadway North, Buhl, ID 83316. 208-543-6500.
Boise Public Library, 715 S. Capitol Blvd., Boise, ID 83702. 208-384-
4076.

    Public Comment: Interested persons may submit written comments on 
the draft permits to the attention of Sharon Wilson at the address 
below. All comments should include the name, address, and telephone 
number of the commenter and a concise statement of comment and the 
relevant facts upon which it is based. Comments of either support or 
concern which are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are 
appreciated.
    After the expiration date of the Public Notice on August 3, 2006, 
the Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, will make 
a final determination with respect to issuance of the general permits. 
The proposed requirements contained in the draft general permits will 
become final upon issuance if no significant comments are received 
during the public comment period.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed General Permits should be sent to 
Sharon Wilson, Office of Water and Watersheds; USEPA Region 10; 1200 
Sixth Avenue, OWW-130; Seattle, Washington 98101 or by e-mail to 
wilson.sharon@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Carla Fromm, 208-378-5755, 
fromm.carla@epa.gov or Sharon Wilson, 206-553-0325, 
wilson.sharon@epa.gov. Copies of the draft general permit and fact 
sheet may be downloaded from the EPA Region 10 Web site at https://
yosemite.epa.gov/R10/WATER.NSF/NPDES+Permits/
General+NPDES+Permits#Aquaculture. They are also available upon request 
from Audrey Washington at (206) 553-0523, or e-mailed to 
washington.audrey@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Public Meeting

    EPA will hold an open house and public meeting to provide an 
overview of the permits and to answer questions in Twin Falls, Idaho on 
June 29, 2006.
    Location: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Conference Room.
    Address: 601 Pole Line Road, Twin Falls, Idaho.
    Date: June 29, 2006
    Open House: 6-6:45 p.m.
    Permits Overview: 7-7:30 p.m.
    Questions & Answers: 7:30 to 9 p.m. or until done.

Public Hearing

    Written comments receive as much consideration as oral comments at 
a public hearing. Persons wishing to request a public hearing should 
submit their written request by August 3, 2006 stating the nature of 
the issues to be raised as well as the requester's name, address and 
telephone number to Sharon Wilson at the address above. If a public 
hearing is scheduled, notice will be published in the Federal Register. 
Notice will also be posted on the Region 10 Web site and will be mailed 
to all interested persons receiving notice of availability of the draft 
permit.

Administrative Record

    The complete administrative record for the draft permit is 
available for public review at the EPA Region 10 office at the address 
listed above.

Other Legal Requirements

A. Endangered Species Act

    EPA has determined that issuance of the General Permits is not 
likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered salmonids, 
designated critical habitat, or essential fish habitat. Issuance of the 
General Permits to cold water aquaculture facilities and fish 
processors is not likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered 
snail species or their designated critical habitat, but issuance of the 
Wasteload Allocation Permit to four warm water facilities in Idaho is 
likely to affect the three listed snail species because of the increase 
in temperature of the receiving streams in the immediate vicinity of 
these facilities. EPA has determined that issuance of the General 
Permits will have no affect on any terrestrial threatened or endangered 
species or their designated critical habitat.

B. Executive Order 12866

    EPA has determined that this general permit is not a ``significant 
regulatory action'' under the terms of Executive Order 12866 and is 
therefore not subject to OMB review.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The information collection requirements of this permit were 
previously approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., 
and assigned OMB control numbers 2040-0086 (NPDES permit application) 
and 2040-0004 (discharge monitoring reports).

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., 
requires that EPA prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis for rules 
subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) that have a significant 
impact on a substantial number of small entities. However, general 
NPDES permits are not ``rules'' subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 
553(b) and are therefore not subject to the RFA.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Section 201 of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA), Public Law 
104-4, generally requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of 
their ``regulatory actions'' (defined to be the same as ``rules'' 
subject to the RFA) on tribal, state, and local governments and the 
private sector. However, general NPDES permits are not ``rules'' 
subject to the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 553(b) and are therefore not 
subject to the RFA or the UMRA.

    Dated: June 12, 2006.
Michael F. Gearheard,
Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10.
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