March 26, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Notice is hereby given that exemptions to the land disposal restrictions under the 1984 Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act have been reissued to Veolia ES Technical Solutions, L.L.C., (Veolia) for two Class I injection wells located at Port Arthur, Texas. As required by 40 CFR Part 148, the company has adequately demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Environmental Protection Agency by the petition and supporting documentation that, to a reasonable degree of certainty, there will be no migration of hazardous constituents from the injection zone for as long as the waste remains hazardous. This final decision allows the underground injection by Veolia, of the specific restricted hazardous wastes identified in this exemption, into Class I hazardous waste injection wells Nos. WDW-160 and WDW-358 at the Port Arthur, Texas facility, until November 30, 2018, unless EPA moves to terminate these exemptions under provisions of 40 CFR 148.24. Additional conditions included in this final decision may be reviewed by contacting the Region 6 Ground Water/UIC Section. As required by 40 CFR 148.22(b) and 124.10, a public notice was issued January 17, 2008. The public comment period closed on March 3, 2008. No comments were received. This decision constitutes final Agency action and there is no Administrative appeal. This decision may be reviewed/appealed in compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act.

The Department of State and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) are providing notice that, as set forth in Chapter 19 (Environment) of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA), the two governments intend to hold the fourth meeting of the Environment Affairs Council (the ``Council'') in Santiago, Chile on April 24, 2008. A public information session will be held for members of the public on April 24, at 3 p.m., in the Ministry of Foreign Relations, Teatinos 180, Conference Room, 2nd Floor. The purpose of the Council meeting is detailed below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. The meeting agenda will include a review of Chapter 19 Provisions, a progress report on projects outlined in the FTA's Environment Chapter, an overview of success stories under the 2007-2008 Work Program pursuant to the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement (``the ECA''), a presentation of project ideas to continue with the implementation of the 2007-2008 Work Program and beyond, and a consultation between the advisory committees for Chile and the United States, La Comision Nacional del Medio Ambiente (CONAMA) and the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (TEPAC). The Department of State and USTR invite interested agencies, organizations, and members of the public to submit written comments or suggestions regarding agenda items and to attend the public session. In preparing comments, we encourage submitters to refer to: The FTA's Environment Chapter including Annex 19.3, and the Final Environment Review of the FTA, available at: https:// www.ustr.gov/Trade_Agreements/Bilateral/Chile_FTA/Section_ Index.html. The ECA, available at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/rls/or/ 22185.htm. Joint Declaration from the third Council meeting (October 23, 2006) at: https://www.state.gov/g/oes/env/trade/index.htm.

This regulation establishes tolerances for combined residues of myclobutanil and its alcohol metabolite in or on artichoke, globe; black sapote; canistel; cilantro, leaves; leafy greens, subgroup 4A, except spinach; mamey sapote; mango; okra; papaya; sapodilla; star apple; and fruiting vegetable group 8, except tomato. Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). EPA is also deleting several established myclobutanil tolerances that are no longer needed.

The Agency is withdrawing pesticide petition (PP 6F7070) at the request of the petitioner, Nichino America, Inc., because the data submitted to the Agency do not support the proposed indirect or inadvertent tolerances for flutolanil on corn and cotton.

The IC Clearance Official, Regulatory Information Management Services, Office of Management invites comments on the submission for OMB review as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.

On Thursday, March 27, 2008, Postal Regulatory Commissioners and advisory staff members will observe the Flats Sequencing System at the Postal Service's facility at Dulles Airport in Chantilly, Virginia.

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), we, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), advise the public of our intent to gather information necessary to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the Tehachapi Uplands Multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). Tejon Ranch is preparing the MSHCP to apply for a 50-year incidental take permit under section 10(a)(1)(B) of the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (Act). The permit is needed to authorize the incidental take of threatened and endangered species that could occur as a result of activities covered by the plan. The Service provides this notice to (1) describe the proposed action and possible alternatives; (2) advise other Federal and State agencies, affected Tribes, and the public of our intent to prepare an EIS; (3) announce the initiation of a public scoping period; and (4) obtain suggestions and information on the scope of issues to be included in the EIS. A similar Notice of Intent was published on June 25, 2004 (69 FR 35663) when this project was called the Tejon Condor Habitat Conservation Plan. Because the project has been broadened to include additional species, this second Notice of Intent is being published to gather additional information.

EPA has established registration review dockets for the pesticides listed in the table in Unit III.A. With this document, EPA is opening the public comment period for this registration review. Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Registration review dockets contain information that will assist the public in understanding the types of information and issues that the Agency may consider during the course of registration reviews. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.

We, the Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), publish this notice to list programs or portions of programs that are eligible for inclusion in Fiscal Year 2008 funding agreements with self-governance tribes, and to list programmatic targets under section 405(c)(4) of the Tribal Self-Governance Act.

This notice corrects a transposition error in the address for submitting comments to a notice of inquiry published on March 19, 2007 (73 FR 14769). The reference to room H-7205 should have read H-2705. As corrected, the final sentence of the addresses paragraph reads:

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to amend its regulations that provide a ``safe harbor'' from liability under section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act for employers who follow certain procedures after receiving a noticefrom the Social Security Administration (SSA), called a ``no-match letter,'' or from DHS, called a ``notice of suspect document''that casts doubt on the employment eligibility of their employees. The prior final rule was published on August 15, 2007 (the August 2007 Final Rule). Implementation of that rule was preliminarily enjoined by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on October 10, 2007. The district court based its preliminary injunction on three findings. This supplemental proposed rule clarifies certain aspects of the August 2007 Final Rule and responds to the three findings underlying the district court's injunction.

EPA is announcing the availability of a final report entitled, ``Causal Analysis of Biological Impairment in Long Creek: A Sandy- Bottomed Stream in Coastal Southern Maine'' (EPA/600/R-06/065F), which was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD).

In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, this final rule amends the OIG regulations at 42 CFR part 1008 by (1) revising the process for advisory opinion requestors to submit payments for advisory opinion costs, and (2) clarifying that notices to the public announcing procedures for processing advisory opinion requests will be published on OIG's Web site.

The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulations during the ``Virginia State Hydroplane Championship'' power boat races, a marine event to be held on the waters of the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River at Portsmouth, Virginia on April 19 and 20, 2008. These special local regulations are necessary to provide for the safety of life on navigable waters during the event. This action is intended to restrict vessel traffic in the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River during the event.

The Commander, First Coast Guard District, has issued a temporary deviation from the regulations governing the operation of the NJTRO Bridge, across the Raritan River, mile 0.5, at Perth Amboy, New Jersey. Under this temporary deviation the draw may remain in the closed position on March 29 and 30, 2008, with a rain date of April 5 and 6, 2008, in the event of inclement weather. Vessels that can pass under the draw without an opening may do so at all times. This deviation is necessary to facilitate scheduled bridge maintenance.

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Longwood Events Wedding Fireworks display to be held on March 29, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The zone temporarily closes all waters of Boston Harbor within a four hundred (400) yard radius of the fireworks launch site located in Boston Harbor at approximate position 42[deg]21'42'' N, 071[deg]2'36'' W. The safety zone is necessary to protect the maritime public from the potential hazards posed by a fireworks display. Entry into this zone is prohibited during the closure period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston, Massachusetts.