Review of Environmental Protection Agency Draft Guidance for Implementing Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments; Extension of Comment Period, 41020-41021 [E6-11448]

Download as PDF 41020 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 138 / Wednesday, July 19, 2006 / Notices additives, Food additives, Pesticides and pests, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: June 30, 2006. Janet L. Andersen, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6–11269 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2006–0349; FRL–8060–6] Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to the following pesticide applicant. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharlene Matten, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (7511P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (703) 605–0514; e-mail address: matten.sharlene@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general. Although this action may be of particular interest to those persons who conduct or sponsor research on pesticides, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the information in this action, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES 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– OPP–2006–0349. Publicly available docket materials are available either in the electronic docket at https:// www.regulations.gov, or, if only available in hard copy, at the Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Jul 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 Public Docket in Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Building), 2777 S. Crystal Drive Arlington, VA. The hours of operation of this Docket Facility are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is (703) 305–5805. 2. Electronic access. You may access this Federal Register document electronically through the EPA Internet under the ‘‘Federal Register’’ listings at https://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr. II. EUP EPA has issued the following EUP: 264–EUP–140. Issuance. Bayer CropScience LP, 2 T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709. This EUP allows the use of 0.071 pounds (32 grams) of the insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1Ab protein and the genetic material necessary for its production on 370 acres of Events T303–3 and T304–40 cotton plants to evaluate the control of cotton bollworm (Helicoverpa zea) and tobacco budworm (Heliothis virescens). The program is authorized only in the States of Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and Texas. The EUP is effective from February 7, 2006 to January 31, 2007. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136c. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Experimental use permits. Dated: July 10, 2006. Phil Hutton, Acting Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6–11270 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OA–2006–0248; FRL–8199–8] Review of Environmental Protection Agency Draft Guidance for Implementing Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period. AGENCY: SUMMARY: On April 19, 2006, EPA released for public comment, its draft Guidance, Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Indian Tribal Governments (‘‘Guidance’’) in the Federal Register. The draft Guidance addresses the provisions of Executive Order 13175 (‘‘EO 13175’’) and how EPA generally intends to implement EO 13175 in connection with relevant EPA activities. This notice announces a 60 day extension of the comment period for the draft Guidance, Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (‘‘Guidance’’). This extension is necessary to accommodate requests that we provide the public more time to review and comment on the materials. DATES: The comment period previously expiring on July 19, 2006, is extended to September 19, 2006. ADDRESSES: For detailed instructions on the submission of comments, follow the instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register document of April 19, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Crawford, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation, Mail Code 1803A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–6568; fax number: (202) 564–0965, e-mail: crawford.joan@epa.gov or Jose Aguto, American Indian Environmental Office, Mailcode 4104, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–0289; fax number: (202) 564–0298, e-mail: aguto.jose@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: General Information I. Does This Action Apply to Me? The Agency included in the draft Guidance document who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. II. What Action Is the Agency Taking? In the Federal Register of April 19, 2006 (71 FR 20313) (FRL–8159–9), EPA released for public comment, its draft Guidance, Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (‘‘Guidance’’) in the Federal Register. The draft Guidance addresses the provisions of Executive Order 13175 (‘‘EO 13175’’) and how EPA generally intends to implement EO 13175 in connection with relevant EPA activities. EPA has received requests for an E:\FR\FM\19JYN1.SGM 19JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 138 / Wednesday, July 19, 2006 / Notices extension of the comment period from Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Reservation, the Hualapai Nation, and United South and Eastern Tribes, Incorporated. To allow additional time for comment EPA is extending the comment period established in the Federal Register issued on April 19, 2006 (71 FR 20313) for an additional 60 days. As extended, the comment period for this draft Guidance expires September 19, 2006. Prior to this extension, the comment period was scheduled to expire July 19, 2006. III. 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 draft Guidance document that EPA published in the Federal Register of April 19, 2006 (71 FR 20313). Comments received within the 60 day extension period designated in this notice will be taken under consideration as the EPA workgroup continues drafting the Guidance and the key attachments to the Guidance. Dated: July 14, 2006. Brian F. Mannix, Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation. [FR Doc. E6–11448 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8199–2] Public Water Supply Supervision Program; Program Revision for the State of Idaho Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Tentative Approval. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Idaho has revised its approved State Public Water Supply Supervision (PWSS) Primacy Program. Idaho has revised its PWSS program with respect to administrative penalty authority, has adopted a revised definition of public water system, and has adopted drinking water regulations requiring consumer confidence reports from all community water systems. Idaho has also adopted regulations for the Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, the Lead and Copper Rule Minor Revisions, the Public Notification Rule, the Radionuclides Rule, the Filter Backwash Recycling sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Jul 18, 2006 Jkt 208001 Rule, the Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, and the Arsenic Rule. EPA has determined that these revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to approve these State program revisions. By approving these rules, EPA does not intend to affect the rights of Federally recognized Indian tribes within ‘‘Indian country’’ as defined by 18 U.S.C. 1151, nor does it intend to limit existing rights of the State of Idaho. All interested parties may request a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be submitted by August 18, 2006 to the Regional Administrator at the address shown below. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the Regional Administrator. However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by August 18, 2006, a public hearing will be held. If no timely and appropriate request for a hearing is received and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination shall become final and effective on August 18, 2006. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual, organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in the Regional Administrator’s determination and a brief statement of the information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; (3) the signature of the individual making the request, or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, 1410 North Hilton, Boise, Idaho 83706 and between the hours of 9 a.m.– 12 and 1 p.m.–2:30 p.m. at the EPA Region 10 Library, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wendy Marshall, EPA Region 10, Drinking Water Unit, at the Seattle address given above; telephone (206) 553–1890. Authority: Section 1420 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (1996), and 40 CFR Part 142 of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 41021 Dated: July 11, 2006. Ronald A. Kreizenbeck, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 10. [FR Doc. E6–11469 Filed 7–18–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission, Comments Requested July 11, 2006. SUMMARY: The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Public Law No. 104– 13. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information, subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act that does not display a valid control number. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before September 18, 2006. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 19, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41020-41021]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11448]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OA-2006-0248; FRL-8199-8]


Review of Environmental Protection Agency Draft Guidance for 
Implementing Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination With 
Indian Tribal Governments; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: On April 19, 2006, EPA released for public comment, its draft 
Guidance, Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with 
Indian Tribal Governments (``Guidance'') in the Federal Register. The 
draft Guidance addresses the provisions of Executive Order 13175 (``EO 
13175'') and how EPA generally intends to implement EO 13175 in 
connection with relevant EPA activities. This notice announces a 60 day 
extension of the comment period for the draft Guidance, Executive Order 
13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments 
(``Guidance''). This extension is necessary to accommodate requests 
that we provide the public more time to review and comment on the 
materials.

DATES: The comment period previously expiring on July 19, 2006, is 
extended to September 19, 2006.

ADDRESSES: For detailed instructions on the submission of comments, 
follow the instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal 
Register document of April 19, 2006.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Crawford, Office of Policy, 
Economics and Innovation, Mail Code 1803A, Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: (202) 564-6568; fax number: (202) 564-0965, e-mail: 
crawford.joan@epa.gov or Jose Aguto, American Indian Environmental 
Office, Mailcode 4104, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 
564-0289; fax number: (202) 564-0298, e-mail: aguto.jose@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

General Information

I. Does This Action Apply to Me?

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

II. What Action Is the Agency Taking?

    In the Federal Register of April 19, 2006 (71 FR 20313) (FRL-8159-
9), EPA released for public comment, its draft Guidance, Executive 
Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal 
Governments (``Guidance'') in the Federal Register. The draft Guidance 
addresses the provisions of Executive Order 13175 (``EO 13175'') and 
how EPA generally intends to implement EO 13175 in connection with 
relevant EPA activities. EPA has received requests for an

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extension of the comment period from Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone 
Reservation, the Hualapai Nation, and United South and Eastern Tribes, 
Incorporated. To allow additional time for comment EPA is extending the 
comment period established in the Federal Register issued on April 19, 
2006 (71 FR 20313) for an additional 60 days. As extended, the comment 
period for this draft Guidance expires September 19, 2006. Prior to 
this extension, the comment period was scheduled to expire July 19, 
2006.

III. 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 draft Guidance document 
that EPA published in the Federal Register of April 19, 2006 (71 FR 
20313).
    Comments received within the 60 day extension period designated in 
this notice will be taken under consideration as the EPA workgroup 
continues drafting the Guidance and the key attachments to the 
Guidance.

    Dated: July 14, 2006.
Brian F. Mannix,
Associate Administrator, Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation.
 [FR Doc. E6-11448 Filed 7-18-06; 8:45 am]
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