Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, 22943-22944 [E8-9249]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Notices 93–275, 15 U.S.C. 761 et seq.), and the DOE Organization Act (Pub. L. 95–92, 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.). Issued in Washington, DC, April 22, 2008. Jay H. Casselberry, Agency Clearance Officer, Energy Information Administration. [FR Doc. E8–9221 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R04–OAR–2008–0216–200812; FRL– 8558–9] Adequacy Status of the Northern Kentucky Attainment Demonstration 8-Hour Ozone Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets for Transportation Conformity Purposes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of adequacy. pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is notifying the public that it has found that the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) in the Northern Kentucky Attainment Demonstration State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, submitted on December 7, 2007, by the Kentucky Division of Air Quality (KDAQ) are adequate for transportation conformity purposes. As a result of EPA’s finding, the Northern Kentucky Area (Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties) must use the MVEBs from the December 7, 2007, Northern Kentucky Attainment Demonstration SIP for future conformity determinations for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard. DATES: These MVEBs are effective May 13, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lynorae Benjamin, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Air Planning Branch, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303. Ms. Benjamin can also be reached by telephone at (404) 562–9040, or via electronic mail at benjamin.lynorae@epa.gov. The finding is available at EPA’s conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/ stateresources/transconf/currsips.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This notice is simply an announcement of a finding that EPA has already made. EPA Region 4 sent a letter to KDAQ on March 14, 2008, stating that the MVEBs in the Northern Kentucky Attainment Demonstration SIP, submitted on December 7, 2007, are adequate. The tristate Cincinnati-Hamilton 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (Area) is comprised of the following counties: Boone, VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:22 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 Campbell and Kenton in Kentucky; Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton and Warren in Ohio; and a portion of Dearborn in Indiana. Kentucky’s Attainment Demonstration submittal addresses only MVEBs for the Kentucky portion of this Area. The MVEBs for the Ohio and Indiana portions of this Area are addressed in a separate submittal provided by Ohio and Indiana. In a separate letter, EPA made a similar determination for the MVEBs associated with the Ohio and Indiana portions of this Area. EPA is addressing the adequacy of the Ohio and Indiana MVEBs through a separate notice. EPA’s adequacy comment period for the Kentucky submittal ran from December 18, 2007, through January 17, 2008. During EPA’s adequacy comment period, no adverse comments were received. This finding has also been announced on EPA’s conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/ stateresources/transconf/pastsips.htm. The adequate MVEBs are provided in the following table: NORTHERN KENTUCKY 8-HOUR OZONE MVEBS [Tons per day] 2008 NOX ................................................ VOC ................................................ 21.36 9.91 Transportation conformity is required by section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act. EPA’s conformity rule requires that transportation plans, programs and projects conform to state air quality implementation plans and establishes the criteria and procedures for determining whether or not they do. Conformity to a SIP means that transportation activities will not produce new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards. The criteria by which EPA determines whether a SIP’s MVEBs are adequate for transportation conformity purposes are outlined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 93.118(e)(4). We have also described the process for determining the adequacy of submitted SIP budgets in our July 1, 2004, final rulemaking entitled, ‘‘ Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments for the New 8-hour Ozone and PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Miscellaneous Revisions for Existing Areas; Transportation Conformity Rule Amendments: Response to Court Decision and Additional Rule Changes’’ (69 FR 40004). Please note that an adequacy review is separate from EPA’s PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 22943 completeness review, and it also should not be used to prejudge EPA’s ultimate approval of the SIP. Even if EPA finds the MVEBs adequate, the Agency may later determine that the SIP itself is not approvable. Within 24 months from the effective date of this notice, the transportation partners will need to demonstrate conformity to the new MVEBs if the demonstration has not already been made, pursuant to 40 CFR 93.104(e). See, 73 FR 4419 (January 24, 2008). Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: April 17, 2008. Russell L. Wright, Jr., Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. E8–9244 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8559–2] Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice; request for public comment. AGENCY: SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h)(1), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement concerning the Webster-Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, and the Tavenor-Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, collectively known as the Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site (the Sites). The Sites are located in Webster, Harris County, Texas; Odessa, Ector County, Texas; and Houston, Harris County, Texas. The Settling Party, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has provided to EPA In-Kind Services valued at $124,592.40. A $102,000 portion of the value of the InKind Services already provided shall be valued as consideration in the Settlement Agreement. The remaining In-Kind Services value of $22,592.40 will be available to the Settling Party to use as credit for any expenditure of costs at the Sites that go beyond EPA’s estimated response costs of $29,864,194.82. The purpose of this Agreement is to settle the claims for past costs incurred by EPA against DSHS, a E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1 22944 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 82 / Monday, April 28, 2008 / Notices potentially responsible party (PRP) who arranged for the disposal or treatment of hazardous substances at the Sites. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue which includes, but is not limited to: (1) Any direct or indirect claim for reimbursement from the EPA Hazardous Substance Superfund pursuant to Sections 106(b)(2), 107, 111, 112, or 113 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606(b)(2), 9607, 9611, 9612, or 9613; (2) any claims arising out of the response actions at or in connection with the Sites; and (3) any claims against the United States pursuant to Sections 107 and 113 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607 and 9613, relating to the Sites. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Comments must be submitted on or before May 28, 2008. DATES: The proposed settlement and additional background information relating to the settlement are available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Kenneth Talton, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 at (214) 665–7475. Comments should reference the Webster-Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, and the Tavenor-Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, collectively known as the Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, Webster and Odessa, Texas, EPA Docket Number 06–01–08 and should be addressed to Kenneth Talton at the address listed above. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Amy Salinas, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733 at (214) 665–8063. Dated: April 18, 2008. Lawrence E. Starfield, Deputy Regional Administrator (6RA), Region 6. [FR Doc. E8–9249 Filed 4–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Notice of Public Information Collection(s) Being Submitted for Review to the Office of Management and Budget, Comments Requested April 21, 2008. SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on the following information collection(s). 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. An agency may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB 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 OMB control number. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before May 28, 2008. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget (e-mail address: nfraser@omb.eop.gov), and to the Federal Communications Commission’s PRA mailbox (e-mail address: PRA@fcc.gov). Include in the emails the OMB control number of the collection as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below or, if there is no OMB control number, the Title as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. If you are unable to submit your comments by e-mail contact the person listed below to make alternate arrangements. For additional information contact Leslie Smith via e-mail at PRA@fcc.gov or at FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:22 Apr 25, 2008 Jkt 214001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 (202) 418–0217. To view or obtain a copy of an information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to this OMB/GSA Web page: https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain, (2) look for the section of the Web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, and (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of the ICR you want to view (or its title if there is no OMB control number) and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0056. Title: Part 68—Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network. Form Number: N/A. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Businesses or other forprofit. Number of Respondents and Responses: 58,520 respondents; 70,450 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 0.05– 24 hours. Frequency of Response: On occasion reporting requirement; recordkeeping requirement; and third party disclosure requirement. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. Total Annual Burden: 32,027 hours. Total Annual Cost: $1,160,000. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No impacts. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: The Commission is not requesting that the respondents submit confidential information to the FCC. Respondents may, however, request confidential treatment for information they believe to be confidential under 47 CFR 0.459 of the Commission’s rules. Needs and Uses: The purpose of 47 CFR part 68 is to protect the telephone network from certain types of harm and interference to other subscribers. To ensure that consumers, providers of telecommunications, the Administrative Council, telecommunications certification bodies (TCBs), and the Commission are able to trace products to the party responsible for warranting that terminal equipment placed on the E:\FR\FM\28APN1.SGM 28APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 82 (Monday, April 28, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22943-22944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-9249]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8559-2]


Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive 
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended 
(``CERCLA''), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h)(1), notice is hereby given of a 
proposed administrative settlement concerning the Webster-Gulf Nuclear 
Superfund Site, Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, and the Tavenor-Gulf 
Nuclear Superfund Site, collectively known as the Gulf Nuclear 
Superfund Site (the Sites). The Sites are located in Webster, Harris 
County, Texas; Odessa, Ector County, Texas; and Houston, Harris County, 
Texas.
    The Settling Party, the Texas Department of State Health Services 
(DSHS) has provided to EPA In-Kind Services valued at $124,592.40. A 
$102,000 portion of the value of the In-Kind Services already provided 
shall be valued as consideration in the Settlement Agreement. The 
remaining In-Kind Services value of $22,592.40 will be available to the 
Settling Party to use as credit for any expenditure of costs at the 
Sites that go beyond EPA's estimated response costs of $29,864,194.82. 
The purpose of this Agreement is to settle the claims for past costs 
incurred by EPA against DSHS, a

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potentially responsible party (PRP) who arranged for the disposal or 
treatment of hazardous substances at the Sites. The settlement includes 
a covenant not to sue which includes, but is not limited to: (1) Any 
direct or indirect claim for reimbursement from the EPA Hazardous 
Substance Superfund pursuant to Sections 106(b)(2), 107, 111, 112, or 
113 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606(b)(2), 9607, 9611, 9612, or 9613; (2) any 
claims arising out of the response actions at or in connection with the 
Sites; and (3) any claims against the United States pursuant to 
Sections 107 and 113 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9607 and 9613, relating to 
the Sites.
    For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this 
notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the 
settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may 
modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received 
disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency's response to any 
comments received will be available for public inspection at 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before May 28, 2008.

ADDRESSES: The proposed settlement and additional background 
information relating to the settlement are available for public 
inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. A copy of the 
proposed settlement may be obtained from Kenneth Talton, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733 at (214) 665-7475. Comments should 
reference the Webster-Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, Gulf Nuclear 
Superfund Site, and the Tavenor-Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, 
collectively known as the Gulf Nuclear Superfund Site, Webster and 
Odessa, Texas, EPA Docket Number 06-01-08 and should be addressed to 
Kenneth Talton at the address listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Salinas, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, 
Texas 75202-2733 at (214) 665-8063.

    Dated: April 18, 2008.
Lawrence E. Starfield,
Deputy Regional Administrator (6RA), Region 6.
[FR Doc. E8-9249 Filed 4-25-08; 8:45 am]
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