Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions, 62476-62477 [E7-21722]

Download as PDF ycherry on PRODPC74 with NOTICES 62476 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 213 / Monday, November 5, 2007 / Notices of this ICR renewal (EPA ICR No. 0318.11) is January 22, 2008—at which point EPA ICR No. 0318.10 will be superseded by EPA ICR No. 0318.11. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9. Abstract: The Clean Watersheds Needs Survey (CWNS) is required by Sections 205(a) and 516 of the Clean Water Act (https://www.epa.gov/cwns). 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Sara Hisel-McCoy, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. E7–21689 Filed 11–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8491–8] Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) Meeting Dates, and Agenda. Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of teleconference meetings. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency’s Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB), as previously announced, will have teleconference meetings on November 29, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET; December 19, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET; February 20, 2008 at 1 p.m. ET; March 19, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET; and April 16, 2007 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the ideas and views presented at the previous ELAB meetings, as well as new business. 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Members of the public are invited to listen to the teleconference calls, and time permitting, will be allowed to comment on issues discussed during this and previous ELAB meetings. Those persons interested in attending should call Lara P. Autry at (919) 541–5544 to obtain teleconference information. The number of lines for the teleconferences, however, are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Preference will be given to a group wishing to attend over a request from an individual. For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Lara P. Autry at the number above. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Lara P. Autry, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. George M. Gray, Assistant Administrator, Office of Research and Development. [FR Doc. E7–21723 Filed 11–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8491–3] Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s final action identifying water quality limited segments and associated pollutants in E:\FR\FM\05NON1.SGM 05NON1 ycherry on PRODPC74 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 213 / Monday, November 5, 2007 / Notices Louisiana to be listed pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 303(d), and request for public comment. Section 303(d) requires that states submit and EPA approve or disapprove lists of waters for which existing technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain state water quality standards and for which total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) must be prepared. On October 19, 2007, EPA partially approved and partially disapproved Louisiana’s 2006 Section 303(d) submittal. Specifically, EPA approved Louisiana’s listing of 347 waterbody pollutant combinations, and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved Louisiana’s decisions not to list 136 waterbody pollutant combinations. EPA identified these additional waterbodies and pollutants along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2006 Section 303(d) List. EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review its final decisions to add waters and pollutants to Louisiana’s 2006 Section 303(d) List, as required by EPA’s Public Participation regulations (40 CFR part 25). EPA will consider public comments and if necessary amend its final action on the additional waterbodies and pollutants identified for inclusion on Louisiana’s Final 2006 Section 303(d) List. DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing to EPA on or before December 5, 2007. ADDRESSES: Comments on the decisions should be sent to Diane Smith, Environmental Protection Specialist, Water Quality Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, 1445 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX 75202–2733, telephone (214) 665–2145, facsimile (214) 665–7373, or e-mail: smith.diane@epa.gov. Oral comments will not be considered. Copies of the documents which explain the rationale for EPA’s decisions and a list of the 136 water quality limited segments for which EPA disapproved Louisiana’s decisions not to list can be obtained at EPA Region 6’s Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6wq/tmdl.htm, or by writing or calling Ms. Smith at the above address. Underlying documents from the administrative record for these decisions are available for public inspection at the above address. Please contact Ms. Smith to schedule an inspection. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Smith at (214) 665–2145. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that each state identify those waters for which existing technology- VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:04 Nov 02, 2007 Jkt 214001 based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain state water quality standards. For those waters, states are required to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) according to a priority ranking. EPA’s Water Quality Planning and Management regulations include requirements related to the implementation of Section 303(d) of the CWA (40 CFR 130.7). The regulations require states to identify water quality limited waters still requiring TMDLs every two years. The list of waters still needing TMDLs must also include priority rankings and must identify the waters targeted for TMDL development during the next two years (40 CFR 130.7). On March 31, 2000, EPA promulgated a revision to this regulation that waived the requirement for states to submit Section 303(d) lists in 2000 except in cases where a court order, consent decree, or settlement agreement required EPA to take action on a list in 2000 (65 FR 17170). Consistent with EPA’s regulations, Louisiana submitted to EPA its listing decisions under Section 303(d) on February 12, 2007 with subsequent corrections submitted on September 20, 2007. On October 19, 2007, EPA approved Louisiana’s listing of 347 water body-pollutant combinations and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved Louisiana’s decisions not to list 136 water waterbody pollutant combinations. EPA identified these additional waters and pollutants along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2006 Section 303(d) List. EPA solicits public comment on its identification of 136 additional waters and associated pollutants for inclusion on Louisiana’s 2006 Section 303(d) List. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 213 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 62476-62477]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21722]


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Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA's final action 
identifying water quality limited segments and associated pollutants in

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Louisiana to be listed pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 303(d), and 
request for public comment. Section 303(d) requires that states submit 
and EPA approve or disapprove lists of waters for which existing 
technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain 
or maintain state water quality standards and for which total maximum 
daily loads (TMDLs) must be prepared.
    On October 19, 2007, EPA partially approved and partially 
disapproved Louisiana's 2006 Section 303(d) submittal. Specifically, 
EPA approved Louisiana's listing of 347 waterbody pollutant 
combinations, and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved 
Louisiana's decisions not to list 136 waterbody pollutant combinations. 
EPA identified these additional waterbodies and pollutants along with 
priority rankings for inclusion on the 2006 Section 303(d) List.
    EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review its final 
decisions to add waters and pollutants to Louisiana's 2006 Section 
303(d) List, as required by EPA's Public Participation regulations (40 
CFR part 25). EPA will consider public comments and if necessary amend 
its final action on the additional waterbodies and pollutants 
identified for inclusion on Louisiana's Final 2006 Section 303(d) List.

DATES: Comments must be submitted in writing to EPA on or before 
December 5, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the decisions should be sent to Diane Smith, 
Environmental Protection Specialist, Water Quality Protection Division, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6, 1445 Ross Ave., Dallas, 
TX 75202-2733, telephone (214) 665-2145, facsimile (214) 665-7373, or 
e-mail: smith.diane@epa.gov. Oral comments will not be considered. 
Copies of the documents which explain the rationale for EPA's decisions 
and a list of the 136 water quality limited segments for which EPA 
disapproved Louisiana's decisions not to list can be obtained at EPA 
Region 6's Web site at https://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6wq/tmdl.htm, or by 
writing or calling Ms. Smith at the above address. Underlying documents 
from the administrative record for these decisions are available for 
public inspection at the above address. Please contact Ms. Smith to 
schedule an inspection.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Diane Smith at (214) 665-2145.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) 
requires that each state identify those waters for which existing 
technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain 
or maintain state water quality standards. For those waters, states are 
required to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) according to a 
priority ranking.
    EPA's Water Quality Planning and Management regulations include 
requirements related to the implementation of Section 303(d) of the CWA 
(40 CFR 130.7). The regulations require states to identify water 
quality limited waters still requiring TMDLs every two years. The list 
of waters still needing TMDLs must also include priority rankings and 
must identify the waters targeted for TMDL development during the next 
two years (40 CFR 130.7). On March 31, 2000, EPA promulgated a revision 
to this regulation that waived the requirement for states to submit 
Section 303(d) lists in 2000 except in cases where a court order, 
consent decree, or settlement agreement required EPA to take action on 
a list in 2000 (65 FR 17170).
    Consistent with EPA's regulations, Louisiana submitted to EPA its 
listing decisions under Section 303(d) on February 12, 2007 with 
subsequent corrections submitted on September 20, 2007. On October 19, 
2007, EPA approved Louisiana's listing of 347 water body-pollutant 
combinations and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved 
Louisiana's decisions not to list 136 water waterbody pollutant 
combinations. EPA identified these additional waters and pollutants 
along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2006 Section 303(d) 
List. EPA solicits public comment on its identification of 136 
additional waters and associated pollutants for inclusion on 
Louisiana's 2006 Section 303(d) List.

    Dated: October 29, 2007.
Miguel I. Flores,
Director, Water Quality Protection Division, Region 6.
 [FR Doc. E7-21722 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am]
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