Notice of Availability of Final NPDES General Permits MAG640000 and NHG640000 for Discharges From Potable Water Treatment Facilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Including Both Commonwealth and Indian Country Lands) and the State of New Hampshire: The Potable Water Treatment Facility General Permit (PWTF GP), 50964-50965 [E9-23791]

Download as PDF pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES 50964 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 190 / Friday, October 2, 2009 / Notices Boundary and the Mooney Basin Operation Area Boundary, White Pine County, NV. Summary: EPA expressed environmental objections because waste rock from several pits could generate leachate with high concentrations of metals and metalloids, and degrade water quality if the leachate should reach groundwater or surface waters, or if pit lakes would form. Also, EPA expressed concerns about potential impacts to air quality and the lack of suitable soil for reclamation. EPA recommends the additional information on waste rock geochemical characterization, potential impacts to water and air resources, mitigation and monitoring, and closure and reclamation. Rating EO2. EIS No. 20090047, ERP No. D–COE– E39076–AL, Foley Land Cut Portion of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Proposed Construction of Residential, Commercial and Marine Development, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Baldwin County, AL. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about water quality and hydrological impacts. Specific BMPs designed to minimize water quality impacts should be included in each permit application as a special condition of the permit. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090123, ERP No. D–FHW– E40824–MS, Greenville Connector Project, from Relocated US 82 to Proposed I–69 Corridor south of Benoit, City of Greenville. Washington and Bolivar Counties, MS. Summary: EPA expressed concern about wetland and stream impacts, flood storage loss, and noise impacts, and requested additional avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures for these impacts. EPA also recommended commitments to bridge or narrow the ROW width, wherever possible, over major aquatic resources. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090190, ERP No. D–AFS– L65572–OR, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Travel Management Plan, Designate Roads Trails and Areas for Motor Vehicle User, Baker, Grant, Umatilla, Union and Wallowa Counties, OR. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about potential impacts to water quality, fisheries, riparian habitat and soils, and recommended increased protective measures for water quality. Rating EC2. EIS No. 20090198, ERP No. D–AFS– K65371–CA, Shasta-Trinity National VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:40 Oct 01, 2009 Jkt 220001 Forest Motorized Travel Management Project, Proposal to Prohibit CrossCounty Motor Vehicle Travel off Designated National Forest Transportation System (NFTS) Roads, Motorized Trails and Areas by the Public Except as Allowed by Permit or other Authorization (excluding snowmobile use), CA. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about the scope of the travel management planning process and potential impacts on water quality and cultural resources. Rating EC2. Final EISs EIS No. 20090268, ERP No. F–BLM– L65545–ID, Three Rivers Stone Quarry Expansion Project, Proposing to Expand the Quarry Operation up to an Additional 73 Acres to Increase Mine Production of Flaystone, Custer County, ID. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water quality impacts from potential stormwater ponds being breached and spills. EPA recommends that contingency measures be included to control high flood events and prevent contamination to surface water. EIS No. 20090271, ERP No. F–GSA– K40271–CA, San Ysidro Land Port of Entry (LPOE) Improvement Project, Propose the Configuration and Expansion of the Existing (LPOE), San Ysidro, CA. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about air quality impacts from increased congestion; project impacts to port access by pedestrians, cyclists, and transit; and environmental justice. EIS No. 20090274, ERP No. F–FHW– K40266–CA, Marin-Sonoma Narrows (MSN) HOV Widening Project, Propose to Relieve Recurrent Congestion along US 101 south of the Route 37 Interchange in the City of Novato (Marin County) and ends north of the Corona Road Overcrossing in the City of Petaluma (Sonoma County), Marin and Sonoma Counties, CA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project, but encourages project sponsors to continue efforts to minimize impacts to wetlands and waters through project design modifications where possible. EIS No. 20090275, ERP No. F–FHW– E40814–KY, I–65 to US 31 W Access Improvement Project, To Meet the Existing and Future Transportation Demand, in northeast Bowling Green, Warren County, KY. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concern about groundwater and karst topography impacts, and requested additional mitigation to reduce these impacts. EIS No. 20090291, ERP No. F–SFW– K64027–NV, Desert National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Ash Meadows, Desert, Moapa Valley, and Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuges, Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Implementation, Clark, Lincoln, and Nye Counties, NV. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed project. EIS No. 20090292, ERP No. F–USA– K11117–CA, Camp Parks Real Property Master Plan and Real Property Exchange, Redevelopment of the Cantonment Area, NPDES Permit, US COE Section 4040 Permit, Alamada and Contra Costa Counties, CA. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. EIS No. 20090276, ERP No. FS–COE– L90019–WA, Commencement Bay ‘‘Reauthorization’’ of Dredged Material Management Program Disposal Site, Implementation, Central Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. Summary: EPA’s previous issues have been resolved; therefore, EPA does not object to the proposed action. Dated: September 29, 2009. Robert W. Hargrove, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–23823 Filed 10–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–8964–7] Notice of Availability of Final NPDES General Permits MAG640000 and NHG640000 for Discharges From Potable Water Treatment Facilities in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Including Both Commonwealth and Indian Country Lands) and the State of New Hampshire: The Potable Water Treatment Facility General Permit (PWTF GP) AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Availability of Final NPDES General Permits MAG640000 and NHG640000. SUMMARY: The Director of the Office of Ecosystem Protection, EPA-New England, is issuing a notice of availability of the final National E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 190 / Friday, October 2, 2009 / Notices Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits for potable water treatment facility (PWTF) discharges to certain waters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (included both Commonwealth and Indian country lands) and the State of New Hampshire. These General Permits replace the previous PWTF GP, which expired on November 15, 2005. The final PWTF GP establishes Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements, effluent limitations, standards, prohibitions, and management practices for facilities with discharges from potable water treatment facilities. Owners and/or operators of these facilities, including those currently authorized to discharge under the expired General Permit, will be required to submit an NOI to be covered by the PWTF GP to both EPA-New England and the appropriate state agency. After EPA and the State have reviewed the NOI, the facility will receive a written notification from EPA of permit coverage and authorization to discharge under the General Permit. DATES: The general permits shall be effective on the date of signature and will expire at midnight, five (5) years from the last day of the month preceding the effective date. The required notification information to obtain permit coverage is provided for in the general permits. This information shall be submitted to both EPA and the appropriate State. Notification information may be sent via USPS, e-mail or fax to EPA at EPA– Region 1, Office of Ecosystem Protection (CMU), One Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02114–2023; e-mail address PWTF.GeneralPermit@EPA.GOV; or fax number (617) 918–0505. Notification information shall be submitted to the appropriate State agency at the addresses listed in Appendix VI of the general permits. pwalker on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with NOTICES ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information concerning the final PWTF GP may be obtained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Damien Houlihan at Houlihan.Damien@epa.gov or (617) 918–1586. The general permits may be viewed over the Internet at the EPA Web site https://www.epa.gov/region1/npdes/ pwtfgp.html. To obtain a paper copy of the general permits, please contact Mr. Houlihan using the contact information provided above. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying requests. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:40 Oct 01, 2009 Jkt 220001 Dated: September 24, 2009. Ira Leighton, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 1. [FR Doc. E9–23791 Filed 10–1–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–ORD–2009–0658; FRL–8965–4] Human Studies Review Board; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA or Agency) Office of the Science Advisor (OSA) announces a public meeting of the Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) to advise the Agency on EPA’s scientific and ethical reviews of research with human subjects. DATES: The public meeting will be held from October 20–21, 2009, from approximately 10 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m., through October 20, 2009 from approximately 8:30 a.m. to approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Location: Environmental Protection Agency, Conference Center—Lobby Level, One Potomac Yard (South Bldg.), 2777 S. 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General information concerning the EPA HSRB can be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/osa/hsrb/. ADDRESSES: Submit your written comments, identified by Docket ID No. PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 50965 EPA–HQ–ORD–2009–0658, by one of the following methods: Internet: https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: ord.docket@epa.gov. Mail: Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), ORD Docket, Mailcode: 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. Hand Delivery: The EPA/DC Public Reading Room is located in the EPA Headquarters Library, Room Number 3334 in the EPA West Building, located at 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460. The hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. Please call (202) 566–1744 or e-mail the ORD Docket at ord.docket@epa.gov for instructions. Updates to Public Reading Room access are available on the Web site (https://www.epa.gov/epahome/ dockets.htm). Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–ORD–2009– 0658. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov website is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA, without going through https:// www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\02OCN1.SGM 02OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 190 (Friday, October 2, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 50964-50965]
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[FR Doc No: E9-23791]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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Notice of Availability of Final NPDES General Permits MAG640000 
and NHG640000 for Discharges From Potable Water Treatment Facilities in 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Including Both Commonwealth and 
Indian Country Lands) and the State of New Hampshire: The Potable Water 
Treatment Facility General Permit (PWTF GP)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Availability of Final NPDES General Permits MAG640000 
and NHG640000.

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SUMMARY: The Director of the Office of Ecosystem Protection, EPA-New 
England, is issuing a notice of availability of the final National

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Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits for 
potable water treatment facility (PWTF) discharges to certain waters of 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (included both Commonwealth and 
Indian country lands) and the State of New Hampshire. These General 
Permits replace the previous PWTF GP, which expired on November 15, 
2005.
    The final PWTF GP establishes Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements, 
effluent limitations, standards, prohibitions, and management practices 
for facilities with discharges from potable water treatment facilities. 
Owners and/or operators of these facilities, including those currently 
authorized to discharge under the expired General Permit, will be 
required to submit an NOI to be covered by the PWTF GP to both EPA-New 
England and the appropriate state agency. After EPA and the State have 
reviewed the NOI, the facility will receive a written notification from 
EPA of permit coverage and authorization to discharge under the General 
Permit.

DATES: The general permits shall be effective on the date of signature 
and will expire at midnight, five (5) years from the last day of the 
month preceding the effective date.

ADDRESSES: The required notification information to obtain permit 
coverage is provided for in the general permits. This information shall 
be submitted to both EPA and the appropriate State. Notification 
information may be sent via USPS, e-mail or fax to EPA at EPA-Region 1, 
Office of Ecosystem Protection (CMU), One Congress Street, Boston, 
Massachusetts 02114-2023; e-mail address PWTF.GeneralPermit@EPA.GOV; or 
fax number (617) 918-0505. Notification information shall be submitted 
to the appropriate State agency at the addresses listed in Appendix VI 
of the general permits.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information concerning the 
final PWTF GP may be obtained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. 
Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from Damien Houlihan at 
Houlihan.Damien@epa.gov or (617) 918-1586. The general permits may be 
viewed over the Internet at the EPA Web site https://www.epa.gov/region1/npdes/pwtfgp.html. To obtain a paper copy of the general 
permits, please contact Mr. Houlihan using the contact information 
provided above. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying requests.

    Dated: September 24, 2009.
Ira Leighton,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 1.
[FR Doc. E9-23791 Filed 10-1-09; 8:45 am]
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