Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges From Horse, Cattle and Dairy Cows, Swine, Poultry, and Veal Calf Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Oklahoma (Except Indian Country), 20296 [E9-10065]

Download as PDF 20296 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 83 / Friday, May 1, 2009 / Notices • Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used. • Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives. • Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. Dated: April 27, 2009. Susan E. Bromm, Director, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–10076 Filed 4–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8899–6] Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Discharges From Horse, Cattle and Dairy Cows, Swine, Poultry, and Veal Calf Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Oklahoma (Except Indian Country) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Extension of the Public Comment Period on the draft NPDES general permit for CAFOs in Oklahoma (OKG010000). AGENCY: SUMMARY: On March 25, 2009, EPA Region 6 proposed to issue a general permit to cover CAFOs in Oklahoma in the Federal Register at 74 FR 12849. In response to requests from the public, EPA is extending the end of the public comment period. DATES: The end of the public comment period is now extended to May 26, 2009. Comments must be received or postmarked by that date. Proposed Documents: The proposed general permit and fact sheet which sets forth principal facts and the significant factual, legal, and policy questions considered in the development of the proposed general permit may both be obtained via the Internet at https:// www.epa.gov/region6/water/npdes/ cafo/index.htm. To obtain hard copies of these documents or any other information in the administrative record, please contact Ms. Diane Smith using the contact information provided below. Public Comment: Interested persons may submit written comments on the draft permit to the attention of Ms. Diane Smith at the address below. Comments of either support or concern which are directed at specific, cited VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:15 Apr 30, 2009 Jkt 217001 permit requirements are appreciated. After the expiration date of the Public Notice on May 26, 2009, EPA Region 6 will make a final determination with respect to issuance of the general permit. Comment Submittals: Comments on the proposed General Permit should be sent to Ms. Diane Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Quality Protection Division (6WQ–NP), 1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202; by e-mail to smith.diane@epa.gov; or by hand delivery during normal business hours to EPA Region 6, 7th Floor Reception Desk, 1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202. Dated: April 24, 2009. Ronald D. Crossland, Acting Director, Water Quality Protection Division, EPA Region 6. [FR Doc. E9–10065 Filed 4–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–8592–9] Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments Availability of EPA comments prepared pursuant to the Environmental Review Process (ERP), under section 309 of the Clean Air Act and Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act as amended. Requests for copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202–564–7146. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated April 17, 2009 (74 FR 17860). Draft EISs EIS No. 20080418, ERP No. D–DOE– A06083–00, Programmatic—Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) Program, To Support a Safe, Secure, and Sustainable Expansion of Nuclear Energy, both Domestically and Internationally, (DOE/EIS–0396). Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the potential for adverse impacts due to low-level waste disposal issues. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20080542, ERP No. D–AFS– K65353–NV, Martin Basin Rangeland Project, Reauthorizing Grazing on Eight Existing Cattle and Horse Allotments: Bradshaw, Buffalo, Buttermilk, Granite Peak, Indian, Martin Basin, Rebel Creek, and West Side Flat Creek, Santa Rosa Ranger PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 District, Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest, NV. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality effects and impacts on downstream users and requested additional information on Allotment Management Plans, private land purchases, and permitting numbers. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090023, ERP No. D–AFS– K65355–CA, Sequoia National Forest Motorized Travel Management Project, Prohibit Cross-Country Travel for Managing Motorized Travel, Kern River, Western Divide Ranger Districts, Sequoia National Forest, Tulare County, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to watersheds that have significant soil and water resource impairment and to the Condor Roost Area. EPA requested additional information on seasonal closures, mitigation for impacts on fens, and monitoring and enforcement commitments. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090051, ERP No. D–IBR– K39117–CA, Los Vaqueros Reservoir Expansion Project, To Develop Water Supplies Environmental Water Management that Supports Fish Protection, Habitat Management, and other Environmental Water Needs in the Delta and Tributary River Systems, San Francisco Bay Area, Contra Costa County, CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to vernal pools, and climate change effects. Rating EC2. Final EISs EIS No. 20090077, ERP No. F–FRC– K05066–CA, Big Creek Hydro Project (FERC Nos. 67, 120, 2085, and 2175) Proposes to Relicenses, Big Creek Nos. 2 A,8 and Eastwood—FERC No. 67; Big Creek Nos. 1 and 2—FERC No. 2175; Mammoth Pool—FERC No. 2085 and Big Creek No. 3 FERC No. 120, Fresno and Madera Counties, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about the lack of a discussion of climate change effects on the project. Dated: April 28, 2009. Ken Mittelholtz, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–10077 Filed 4–30–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\01MYN1.SGM 01MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 83 (Friday, May 1, 2009)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10065]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8899-6]


Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for 
Discharges From Horse, Cattle and Dairy Cows, Swine, Poultry, and Veal 
Calf Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Oklahoma (Except 
Indian Country)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of the Public Comment Period on the draft NPDES 
general permit for CAFOs in Oklahoma (OKG010000).

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SUMMARY: On March 25, 2009, EPA Region 6 proposed to issue a general 
permit to cover CAFOs in Oklahoma in the Federal Register at 74 FR 
12849. In response to requests from the public, EPA is extending the 
end of the public comment period.

DATES: The end of the public comment period is now extended to May 26, 
2009. Comments must be received or postmarked by that date.
    Proposed Documents: The proposed general permit and fact sheet 
which sets forth principal facts and the significant factual, legal, 
and policy questions considered in the development of the proposed 
general permit may both be obtained via the Internet at https://www.epa.gov/region6/water/npdes/cafo/index.htm. To obtain hard copies 
of these documents or any other information in the administrative 
record, please contact Ms. Diane Smith using the contact information 
provided below.
    Public Comment: Interested persons may submit written comments on 
the draft permit to the attention of Ms. Diane Smith at the address 
below. Comments of either support or concern which are directed at 
specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. After the 
expiration date of the Public Notice on May 26, 2009, EPA Region 6 will 
make a final determination with respect to issuance of the general 
permit.
    Comment Submittals: Comments on the proposed General Permit should 
be sent to Ms. Diane Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water 
Quality Protection Division (6WQ-NP), 1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, 
Dallas, TX 75202; by e-mail to smith.diane@epa.gov; or by hand delivery 
during normal business hours to EPA Region 6, 7th Floor Reception Desk, 
1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202.

    Dated: April 24, 2009.
Ronald D. Crossland,
Acting Director, Water Quality Protection Division, EPA Region 6.
[FR Doc. E9-10065 Filed 4-30-09; 8:45 am]
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