Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing Sites, 78769-78770 [E8-30501]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices would allow time schedules and objectives to be met sooner and/or at less cost than was anticipated. 11 CFR 9423.41(d)—Request for advance or reimbursement. This section requires that grantee requests for Treasury check advance payments and for reimbursement under nonconstruction grants be submitted on SF–270. 11 CFR 9423.42—Recordkeeping. This section requires grantees and subgrantees to retain all required records for three years from the starting date. 11 CFR 9423.42(b)(3)—Transfer of records. This section provides that the awarding agency may request transfer of records to its custody when it determines that the records possess long-term retention value. 11 CFR 9423.50—Closeout. This section requires the grantee to submit all financial, performance, and other reports required as a condition of the grant. This includes the final performance or progress report (SF– PPR), the Federal Financial Report (SF– 425) or Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs (SF 271), the final request for payment (SF 270), invention disclosure, and Federally-owned property report. Needs and Uses: On March 12, 1987, President Reagan signed a memorandum directing all affected Executive departments and agencies to simultaneously issue a common rule that adopted governmentwide terms and conditions for grants to State and local governments. The departments and agencies followed the guidelines of OMB Circular A–102, and adopted the wording of the Circular verbatim, with their statutory deviations. The common rule was issued on March 11, 1988, and has been updated periodically to reflect new legislation and Executive Orders. EAC, which was created by the Help America Vote Act of 2002, is codifying the common rule at 11 CFR part 9423, and this regulation includes the OMBrequired reporting and recordkeeping. The pre-award information, (SF–424, Application for Federal Assistance), is used to qualify and select grant applications. The post-award information, (SF–425, Federal Financial Report; SF–270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement; and SF–271 Outlay Report & Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs), is used to monitor grantee performance. The afterthe-grant information, (SF–425, Federal Financial Report), is used to close out the grant awards. The information is necessary to ensure minimum fiscal control and accountability for Federal funds and deter fraud, waste, and abuse. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:28 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 Information Collection Associated With Regulations Affected Public: EAC grant recipients. Estimated Number of Respondents: 467. Total Annual Responses: 467. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 347 hours. Recordkeeping Requirement Associated With Regulations Affected Public: EAC grant recipients. Estimated Number of Respondents: 5,087. Total Annual Responses: 5,087. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 33,913 hours. Thomas R. Wilkey, Executive Director, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. E8–30538 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–KF–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and Thorium Processing Sites Department of Energy. Notice of the acceptance of Title X claims during fiscal year (FY) 2009. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department of Energy (DOE) acceptance of claims in FY 2009 from eligible active uranium and thorium processing sites for reimbursement under Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992. For FY 2009, Congress has not completed the appropriation process for DOE, including funds for the reimbursement of certain costs of remedial action at these sites. If no funds are appropriated, the approved amount of claims submitted during FY 2008 and unpaid approved balances for claims submitted in prior years will be carried forward for payment in FY 2010, subject to the availability of funds. If FY 2009 funds are appropriated, and if the available funds are less than the total approved claims, these payments will be prorated based on the amount of available FY 2009 appropriations, unpaid approved claim balances (approximately $8.6 million), and claims received in May 2008 (approximately $34 million). DATES: The closing date for the submission of claims in FY 2009 is May 1, 2009. These new claims will be processed for payment by April 30, 2010, together with unpaid approved claim balances from prior years, based on the availability of funds from congressional appropriations. PO 00000 Frm 00049 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 78769 ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to Mr. David Alan Hicks, Title X Program Manager, U.S. Department of Energy/EMCBC, @ Denver Federal Center, P.O. Box 25547, Denver, Colorado 80225–0547. Two copies of the claim should be included with each submission. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact David Mathes at (301) 903–7222 of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, Office of Disposal Operations. DOE published a final rule under 10 CFR Part 765 in the Federal Register on May 23, 1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out the requirements of Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (sections 1001–1004 of Public Law 102–486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.) and to establish the procedures for eligible licensees to submit claims for reimbursement. DOE amended the final rule on June 3, 2003 (68 FR 32955) to adopt several technical and administrative amendments (e.g., statutory increases in the reimbursement ceilings). Title X requires DOE to reimburse eligible uranium and thorium licensees for certain costs of decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other remedial action incurred by licensees at active uranium and thorium milling sites to remediate byproduct material generated as an incident of sales to the United States Government. To be reimbursable, costs of remedial action must be for work that is necessary to comply with applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) or, where appropriate, with requirements established by a State pursuant to a discontinuance agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2021). Claims for reimbursement must be supported by reasonable documentation as determined by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 765. Funds for reimbursement will be provided from the Uranium Enrichment Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established at the Department of Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 2297g). Payment or obligation of funds shall be subject to the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Section 1001–1004 of Public Law 102–486, 106 Stat. 2776 (42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.). E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1 78770 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 247 / Tuesday, December 23, 2008 / Notices Issued in Washington DC on this 15th of December 2008. David E. Mathes, Office of Disposal Operations, Office of Regulatory Compliance. [FR Doc. E8–30501 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Docket No. CP07–398–002] Gulf Crossing Pipeline Company LLC; Notice of Amended Certificate December 16, 2008. Take notice that on December 5, 2008, Gulf Crossing Pipeline Company LLC (Gulf Crossing), 9 East Greenway Plaza, Suite 2800, Houston, Texas 77046, filed in Docket No. CP07–398–002, an amendment to its certificate of public convenience and necessity pursuant to section 7 (c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) which authorized the siting, construction, and operation of facilities on April 30, 2008. In its amendment, Gulf South proposes to increase the size of the turbine compressor units and increase the horsepower at the Mira Compressor Station, all as more fully set forth in the application which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The Commission staff will determine if this amendment will have an effect on the schedule for the environmental review of this project. If necessary, a revised Notice of Schedule for Environmental Review will be issued within 90 days of this Notice. The instant filing may be also viewed on the Web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, call (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202) 502–8659. Any questions regarding this application may be directed to J. Kyle Stephens, Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP, 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046 or by telephone at 713–479–8033 or telecopy to 713–479–1846. There are two ways to become involved in the Commission’s review of this project. First, any person wishing to obtain legal status by becoming a party to the proceedings for this project should, on or before the below listed comment date, file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426, a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:29 Dec 22, 2008 Jkt 217001 Procedure (18 CFR 385.214 or 385.211) and the Regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.10). A person obtaining party status will be placed on the service list maintained by the Secretary of the Commission and will receive copies of all documents filed by the applicant and by all other parties. A party must submit 14 copies of filings made with the Commission and must mail a copy to the applicant and to every other party in the proceeding. Only parties to the proceeding can ask for court review of Commission orders in the proceeding. However, a person does not have to intervene in order to have comments considered. The second way to participate is by filing with the Secretary of the Commission, as soon as possible, an original and two copies of comments in support of or in opposition to this project. The Commission will consider these comments in determining the appropriate action to be taken, but the filing of a comment alone will not serve to make the filer a party to the proceeding. The Commission’s rules require that persons filing comments in opposition to the project provide copies of their protests only to the party or parties directly involved in the protest. Persons who wish to comment only on the environmental review of this project should submit an original and two copies of their comments to the Secretary of the Commission. Environmental commenters will be placed on the Commission’s environmental mailing list, will receive copies of the environmental documents, and will be notified of meetings associated with the Commission’s environmental review process. Environmental commenters will not be required to serve copies of filed documents on all other parties. However, the non-party commenters will not receive copies of all documents filed by other parties or issued by the Commission (except for the mailing of environmental documents issued by the Commission) and will not have the right to seek court review of the Commission’s final order. Motions to intervene, protests and comments may be filed electronically via the Internet in lieu of paper; see, 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link. The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings. Comment Date: January 6, 2009. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–30392 Filed 12–22–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission [Project No. 2165–027] Alabama Power Company; Notice of Application for Amendment of License and Soliciting Comments, Motions To Intervene, and Protests December 16, 2008. Take notice that the following hydroelectric application has been filed with the Commission and is available for public inspection: a. Application Type: Non-project use of project land. b. Project No.: 2165–027. c. Date Filed: December 5, 2008. d. Applicant: Alabama Power Company. e. Name of Project: Warrior River Project. f. Location: The proposed shoreline development is on Smith Lake in the town of Crane Hill, Winston County, Alabama. g. Filed Pursuant to: Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r. h. Applicant Contact: Jason Powers, Alabama Power Company, 600 18th St. North, Birmingham, AL 35203; (205) 257–4070. i. FERC Contact: Mark Carter, (202) 502–6554, mark.carter@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, motions to intervene, and protest: January 16, 2009. All documents (original and eight copies) should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426. The Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure require all interveners filing documents with the Commission to serve a copy of that document on each person whose name appears on the official service list for the project. Further, if an intervener files comments or documents with the Commission relating to the merits of an issue that may affect the responsibilities of a particular resource agency, they must also serve a copy of the document on that resource agency. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. k. Description of Request: Alabama Power requests Commission approval to grant Mr. Carter Hughes (applicant) permission to install 68 boat slips, a boat ramp, three swim platforms, and a lakefront boardwalk on project lands. These installations would serve a 150home planned community named Silver Rock Cove. In preparing the application, E:\FR\FM\23DEN1.SGM 23DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 247 (Tuesday, December 23, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 78769-78770]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-30501]


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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY


Reimbursement for Costs of Remedial Action at Active Uranium and 
Thorium Processing Sites

AGENCY: Department of Energy.

ACTION: Notice of the acceptance of Title X claims during fiscal year 
(FY) 2009.

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SUMMARY: This Notice announces the Department of Energy (DOE) 
acceptance of claims in FY 2009 from eligible active uranium and 
thorium processing sites for reimbursement under Title X of the Energy 
Policy Act of 1992. For FY 2009, Congress has not completed the 
appropriation process for DOE, including funds for the reimbursement of 
certain costs of remedial action at these sites. If no funds are 
appropriated, the approved amount of claims submitted during FY 2008 
and unpaid approved balances for claims submitted in prior years will 
be carried forward for payment in FY 2010, subject to the availability 
of funds. If FY 2009 funds are appropriated, and if the available funds 
are less than the total approved claims, these payments will be 
prorated based on the amount of available FY 2009 appropriations, 
unpaid approved claim balances (approximately $8.6 million), and claims 
received in May 2008 (approximately $34 million).

DATES: The closing date for the submission of claims in FY 2009 is May 
1, 2009. These new claims will be processed for payment by April 30, 
2010, together with unpaid approved claim balances from prior years, 
based on the availability of funds from congressional appropriations.

ADDRESSES: Claims should be forwarded by certified or registered mail, 
return receipt requested, to Mr. David Alan Hicks, Title X Program 
Manager, U.S. Department of Energy/EMCBC, @ Denver Federal Center, P.O. 
Box 25547, Denver, Colorado 80225-0547. Two copies of the claim should 
be included with each submission.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact David Mathes at (301) 903-7222 
of the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Environmental Management, 
Office of Disposal Operations.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DOE published a final rule under 10 CFR Part 
765 in the Federal Register on May 23, 1994, (59 FR 26714) to carry out 
the requirements of Title X of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (sections 
1001-1004 of Public Law 102-486, 42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.) and to 
establish the procedures for eligible licensees to submit claims for 
reimbursement. DOE amended the final rule on June 3, 2003 (68 FR 32955) 
to adopt several technical and administrative amendments (e.g., 
statutory increases in the reimbursement ceilings). Title X requires 
DOE to reimburse eligible uranium and thorium licensees for certain 
costs of decontamination, decommissioning, reclamation, and other 
remedial action incurred by licensees at active uranium and thorium 
milling sites to remediate byproduct material generated as an incident 
of sales to the United States Government. To be reimbursable, costs of 
remedial action must be for work that is necessary to comply with 
applicable requirements of the Uranium Mill Tailings Radiation Control 
Act of 1978 (42 U.S.C. 7901 et seq.) or, where appropriate, with 
requirements established by a State pursuant to a discontinuance 
agreement under section 274 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 U.S.C. 
2021). Claims for reimbursement must be supported by reasonable 
documentation as determined by DOE in accordance with 10 CFR Part 765. 
Funds for reimbursement will be provided from the Uranium Enrichment 
Decontamination and Decommissioning Fund established at the Department 
of Treasury pursuant to section 1801 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 
(42 U.S.C. 2297g). Payment or obligation of funds shall be subject to 
the requirements of the Anti-Deficiency Act (31 U.S.C. 1341).

    Authority: Section 1001-1004 of Public Law 102-486, 106 Stat. 
2776 (42 U.S.C. 2296a et seq.).


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    Issued in Washington DC on this 15th of December 2008.
David E. Mathes,
Office of Disposal Operations, Office of Regulatory Compliance.
 [FR Doc. E8-30501 Filed 12-22-08; 8:45 am]
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