Proposed Issuance of a General NPDES Permit (GP) for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in the State of Washington (Permit Number WAG-13-0000), 66896-66897 [E8-26865]

Download as PDF 66896 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES ACTION: Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 12, 2008 / Notices Notice. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee’s (CASAC) Oxides of Nitrogen Primary NAAQS Review Panel (Panel) to review EPA’s completed Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard and to provide advice for EPA to consider as it develops its Advance Notice for Proposed Rulemaking for nitrogen dioxide. DATES: The teleconference will be held on December 5, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). Location: The public teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to obtain the call-in number and access code to participate in the teleconference may contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400F), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/ voice mail (202) 343–9981; fax (202) 233–0643; or e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC and the CASAC documents cited below can be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) was established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent scientific advisory committee. CASAC provides advice, information, and recommendations on the scientific and technical aspects of air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) under sections 108 and 109 of the Act. The CASAC is a Federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C., App. The Panel will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including oxides of nitrogen (NOX). EPA is in the process of reviewing the primary NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), an indicator for NOX. Primary standards set limits to protect public health, including the health of ‘‘sensitive’’ VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:30 Nov 10, 2008 Jkt 217001 populations such as asthmatics, children, and the elderly. As part of its scientific advice to support EPA’s review of the primary NAAQS for nitrogen dioxide (NO2), CASAC met on September 9–10, 2008 to conduct a peer review of the Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Second Draft (73 FR 43444–43445). At that time, EPA had not completed chapter eight of the draft assessment entitled ‘‘Exposure and Health Risk Characterization.’’ CASAC also held a public teleconference on October 22, 2008 to conduct a peer review of the draft chapter 8 (73 FR 55074–55075). The public may access completed CASAC advisory reports related to the primary NO2 NAAQS, including the CASAC reports on the Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard: Second Draft, on the EPA Web site at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ WebReportsbyTopicCASAC!OpenView. EPA now plans that the final document will include an additional chapter (chapter 10) that considers the scientific evidence and exposure-riskbased information specifically as it relates to the current and potential alternative standards. At the December 5, 2008 teleconference, the CASAC will review EPA’s completed Risk and Exposure Assessment and provide advice for EPA to consider as it develops its Advance Notice for Proposed Rulemaking for nitrogen dioxide. Technical Contact: Any questions concerning Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard should be directed to Dr. Scott Jenkins, OAR (by telephone (919) 541–1167 or e-mail jenkins.scott@epa.gov. Availability of Meeting Materials: EPA’s Risk and Exposure Assessment to Support the Review of the NO2 Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard will be accessible via the Agency’s Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/nox/ s_nox_cr_rea.html on or about November 21, 2008. Agendas and materials supporting the teleconference will be placed on the EPA Web site before the meeting on the CASAC meeting page, accessible through the calendar link on the blue navigation bar at https://www.epa.gov/casac. Procedures for Providing Public Input: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 information for the CASAC Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: Interested members of the public may submit relevant written or oral information for the SAB Panel to consider during the advisory process. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an oral presentation at a public teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker, with no more than a total of 30 minutes for all speakers. Interested parties should contact Dr. Angela Nugent, DFO, in writing (preferably via e-mail) by December 1, 2008 at the contact information noted above to be placed on the public speaker list for this meeting. Written Statements: Written statements for the public meeting should be received by Dr. Angela Nugent at the contact information above by December 1, 2008, so that the information may be made available to the Panel for their consideration prior to the teleconference. Written statements should be supplied to the DFO in the following formats: one hard copy with original signature (optional), and one electronic copy via e-mail (acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM–PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Nugent at the phone number or e-mail address noted above, preferably at least ten days prior to the teleconference, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: November 5, 2008. Anthony F. Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. E8–26846 Filed 11–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8739–9] Proposed Issuance of a General NPDES Permit (GP) for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in the State of Washington (Permit Number WAG–13–0000) Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of availability of a draft general NPDES permit. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Some of the federal and tribal aquaculture facilities proposed to be covered under this general permit have E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 219 / Wednesday, November 12, 2008 / Notices expired individual NPDES permits; others have never been issued such a permit. The Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, proposes to issue a general permit to cover Federal aquaculture facilities and aquaculture facilities in Indian country, as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151, within the State of Washington. DATES: Comments must be received or postmarked by December 29, 2008. Persons wishing to request a public hearing should submit their written request by November 28, 2008, 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 below. ADDRESSES: Public Comment: All comments on the proposed General Permit and requests for public hearing must be sent to Sharon Wilson, USEPA Region 10; 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, OWW– 130, Seattle, Washington 98101–3140 or by e-mail to wilson.sharon@epa.gov. Public Meeting: EPA will hold a public meeting to provide an overview of the permit and to answer questions. Location: U.S Environmental Protection Agency. Address: 1200 Sixth Avenue, 12th floor, Seattle, WA. Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008. Permit Overview: 1–1:30 p.m. Questions & Answers: 1:30 to 3 p.m. or until done. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Wilson, 206–553–0325, or wilson.sharon@epa.gov for technical information. Copies of the draft general permit and fact sheet are also available upon request from Audrey Washington at 206–553–0523 or washington.audrey@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Fact Sheet: 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 permit. Copies of the draft permit and fact sheet are available for public review at: U.S. EPA Region 10, NPDES Permits Unit, OWW–130, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, Washington 98101– 3140; Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 6730 Martin Way East, Olympia, WA 98516. The general permit and fact sheet may also be downloaded at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/r10/water.nsf/ NPDES+Permits/DraftPermitsORWA. The complete administrative record for the draft permit is available for public review at the EPA Region 10 office at the address listed above. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:30 Nov 10, 2008 Jkt 217001 Public Meeting: 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 the date designated in the DATES section above, 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. 66897 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: November 3, 2008. Michael F. Gearheard, Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10. [FR Doc. E8–26865 Filed 11–10–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Other Legal Requirements [EPA–HQ–OPP–2008–0046; FRL–8386–8] A. Endangered Species Act EPA has determined that issuance of the General Permit is not likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered fish, marine mammals, or birds, designated critical habitat, or essential fish habitat. EPA has also determined that issuance of the permit will have no effect on threatened or endangered marine reptiles, terrestrial animals, or invertebrates. Notice of Receipt of Several Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities 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 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This notice announces the Agency’s receipt of several initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment or modification of regulations for residues of pesticide chemicals in or on various commodities DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 12, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number and the pesticide petition number (PP) of interest as shown in the body of this document, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Delivery: OPP Regulatory Public Docket (7502P), Environmental Protection Agency, Rm. S–4400, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA. Deliveries are only accepted during the Docket Facility’s normal hours of operation (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays). Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Docket Facility telephone number is (703) 305–5805. Instructions: Direct your comments to the docket ID number and the pesticide petition number of interest as shown in the body of this document. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the docket without change E:\FR\FM\12NON1.SGM 12NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 12, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66896-66897]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-26865]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8739-9]


Proposed Issuance of a General NPDES Permit (GP) for Federal 
Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian 
Country in the State of Washington (Permit Number WAG-13-0000)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Notice of availability of a draft general NPDES permit.

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SUMMARY: Some of the federal and tribal aquaculture facilities proposed 
to be covered under this general permit have

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expired individual NPDES permits; others have never been issued such a 
permit. The Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, 
proposes to issue a general permit to cover Federal aquaculture 
facilities and aquaculture facilities in Indian country, as defined in 
18 U.S.C. 1151, within the State of Washington.

DATES: Comments must be received or postmarked by December 29, 2008. 
Persons wishing to request a public hearing should submit their written 
request by November 28, 2008, 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 below.

ADDRESSES:
    Public Comment: All comments on the proposed General Permit and 
requests for public hearing must be sent to Sharon Wilson, USEPA Region 
10; 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, OWW-130, Seattle, Washington 98101-
3140 or by e-mail to wilson.sharon@epa.gov.
    Public Meeting: EPA will hold a public meeting to provide an 
overview of the permit and to answer questions.
    Location: U.S Environmental Protection Agency.
    Address: 1200 Sixth Avenue, 12th floor, Seattle, WA.
    Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2008.
    Permit Overview: 1-1:30 p.m.
    Questions & Answers: 1:30 to 3 p.m. or until done.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sharon Wilson, 206-553-0325, or 
wilson.sharon@epa.gov for technical information. Copies of the draft 
general permit and fact sheet are also available upon request from 
Audrey Washington at 206-553-0523 or washington.audrey@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Fact Sheet: 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 permit. Copies of the draft 
permit and fact sheet are available for public review at:

U.S. EPA Region 10, NPDES Permits Unit, OWW-130, 1200 Sixth Avenue, 
Suite 900, Seattle, Washington 98101-3140;

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, 6730 Martin Way East, Olympia, 
WA 98516.

    The general permit and fact sheet may also be downloaded at https://
yosemite.epa.gov/r10/water.nsf/NPDES+Permits/DraftPermitsORWA. The 
complete administrative record for the draft permit is available for 
public review at the EPA Region 10 office at the address listed above.
    Public Meeting: 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 the date designated in 
the DATES section above, 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.

Other Legal Requirements

A. Endangered Species Act

    EPA has determined that issuance of the General Permit is not 
likely to adversely affect threatened or endangered fish, marine 
mammals, or birds, designated critical habitat, or essential fish 
habitat. EPA has also determined that issuance of the permit will have 
no effect on threatened or endangered marine reptiles, terrestrial 
animals, or invertebrates.

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: November 3, 2008.
Michael F. Gearheard,
Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10.
 [FR Doc. E8-26865 Filed 11-10-08; 8:45 am]
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