Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments, 54803-54804 [E9-25583]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 204 / Friday, October 23, 2009 / Notices OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: October 13, 2009. James Edward, Deputy Director, Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Region III. [FR Doc. E9–25588 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Petition IV–2008–4; FRL–8971–3] Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc.— Hugh L. Spurlock Generating Station; Maysville (Mason County), KY CPrice-Sewell on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of final order on petition to object to a state operating permit. SUMMARY: Pursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 505(b)(2) and 40 CFR 70.8(d), the EPA Administrator signed an Order, dated September 21, 2009, granting, in part, a petition to object to a merged prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) and state operating permit issued by the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) to East Kentucky Power Cooperative, Inc. (EKPC) for its Hugh L. Spurlock Generating Station located in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky. This Order constitutes a final action on one of the three issues raised in the petition submitted by Sierra Club (Petitioner) on April 28, 2008. Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the CAA, any person may seek judicial review of the Order in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit within 60 days of this notice under section 307(b) of the Act. ADDRESSES: Copies of the Order, the petition, and all pertinent information relating thereto are on file at the following location: EPA Region 4, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. The Order is also available electronically at the following address: https://www.epa.gov/ region07/programs/artd/air/title5/ petitiondb/petitions/ spurlock_response2008.pdf. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Art Hofmeister, Air Permits Section, EPA VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:24 Oct 22, 2009 Jkt 220001 Region 4, at (404) 562–9115 or hofmeister.art@epa.gov. The CAA affords EPA a 45-day period to review and, as appropriate, the authority to object to operating permits proposed by state permitting authorities under title V of the CAA, 42 U.S.C. 7661–7661f. Section 505(b)(2) of the CAA and 40 CFR 70.8(d) authorize any person to petition the EPA Administrator to object to a title V operating permit within 60 days after the expiration of EPA’s 45day review period if EPA has not objected on its own initiative. Petitions must be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided by the state, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise these issues during the comment period or the grounds for the issues arose after this period. Petitioner submitted a petition regarding the EKPC Spurlock Generating Station on April 28, 2008, requesting that EPA object to Revision 2 to the EKPC merged PSD and title V operating permit. Pursuant to a proposed Consent Decree, EPA agreed to address the issue regarding the lack of hazardous air pollutant emission limits under section 112(g) of the CAA in an order due by September 21, 2009. The remaining two issues will be addressed in a subsequent Order. On September 21, 2009, the Administrator issued an Order granting the petition. The Order explains EPA’s rationale for granting the petition with respect to the issue described above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: October 7, 2009. J. Scott Gordon, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. E9–25584 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 54803 Respond to the Increasing Density and Fuels Hazard Evident along the Klamath River between Hamburg and Happy Camp, Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou County, CA, Wait Period Ends: 11/23/2009, Contact: Carol J. Sharp 530–493–1734. EIS No. 20090356, Final EIS, AFS, MN, Border Project, Proposing Forest Vegetation Management and Related Transportation System Activities, LaCroix Ranger District, Superior National Forest, St. Louis County, MN, Wait Period Ends: 11/23/2009, Contact: Carol Booth 218–666–0020. EIS No. 20090357, Final EIS, NPS, MO, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, General Management Plan, Implementation, St. Louis, MO, Wait Period Ends: 11/23/2009, Contact: Tom Bradley 314–655–1600. EIS No. 20090358, Final EIS, AFS, MT, Marsh and Tarhead Allotment Management Plans, Proposes to Authorize Grazing of Livestock under 10-year Permits, Lincoln Ranger District, Helena National Forest, Lewis and Clark Counties, MT, Wait Period Ends: 11/23/2009, Contact: Shawn Heinert 406–362–7013. Amended Notices EIS No. 20090254, Draft EIS, AFS, 00, Bridgeport Travel Management Project, To Provide the Primary Framework for Sustainable Management of Motor Vehicle Use on the Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Mono County, CA and Lyon, Douglas, and Mineral Counties, NV, Comment Period Ends: 11/20/2009, Contact: Dave Lomis 775–884–8132. Revision to FR Notice Published 07/ 31/2009: Extending Comment Period from 09/14/2009 to 11/20/2009. Dated: October 20, 2009. Ken Mittelholtz, Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–25580 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [ER–FRL–8598–5] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–1399 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 10/12/2009 Through 10/16/2009 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. EIS No. 20090355, Final EIS, AFS, CA, Thom-Seider Vegetation Management and Fuels Reduction Project, To [ER–FRL–8798–6] PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1 54804 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 204 / Friday, October 23, 2009 / Notices copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal Activities at 202–564–7146 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. An explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact statements (EISs) was published in FR dated July 17, 2009 (74 FR 34754). Draft EISs EIS No. 20090247, ERP No. D–NOA– E91027–00, Comprehensive Ecosystem-Base Amendment 1 (CE– BA1) for the South Atlantic Region, Implementation. Summary: EPA fully supports protection of deepwater coral habitat and the application of the ecosystembased approach to fishery management proposed by the Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 1. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090283, ERP No. D–NPS– F65077–WI, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore General Management Plan/ Wilderness Management Plan, Implementation, Bayfield and Ashland Counties, WI. Summary: While EPA has no objections to this project, it did request information on comparing current management zones with zones proposed in the preferred alternative. Rating LO. EIS No. 20090286, ERP No. D–NPS– E610790FL, Biscayne National Park Fishery Management Plan, Improvement of the Status of Fisheries Resources, Implementation, Miami-Dade County, FL. Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to the park fishery populations from the effects of increased human population growth, improved fishing technology, and increased recreational bycatch. Rating EC1. EIS No. 20090307, ERP No. D–UCG– A39141–00, PROGRAMMATIC— Ballast Water Discharge Standard Project, To Implement a Ballast Water Discharge Standard to Prevent or Reduce the Number of Nonindigenous Species introduced into the United States Waters. Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. CPrice-Sewell on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Final EISs EIS No. 20090269, ERP No. F–TVA– E65082–00, Mountain Reservoirs Land Management Plan, Implementation, Proposes to Develop a Plan for Managing Nine Mountain Reservoirs: Chatuge, Hiwassee, Blue Ridge, Nottely, Ocoees 1, 2, and 3, Appalachia, and Fontana Reservoirs, Fannin, Towns, and Union Counties, VerDate Nov<24>2008 15:24 Oct 22, 2009 Jkt 220001 GA; Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and Swain Counties, North Carolina; and Polk County, TN. Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water quality and shoreline integrity impacts. EIS No. 20090321, ERP No. F–SFW– L64054–AK, Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Draft Revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Implementation, AK. Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency. Dated: October 20, 2009. Ken Mittelholtz, Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. E9–25583 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] be found on its Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/ocem/gneb. Meeting Access: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Dolores Wesson at (202) 564–1351 or e-mail her at wesson.dolores@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Dolores Wesson at least 10 days prior to the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Dated: September 9, 2009. Dolores Wesson, Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. E9–25592 Filed 10–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2009-0054; FRL–8795–8] [FRL–8972–8] Good Neighbor Environmental Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification of meeting. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, notice is hereby given that the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB) will hold a public teleconference on November 3, 2009 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The meeting is open to the public. For further information regarding the teleconference and background materials, please contact Dolores Wesson at the number listed below. Background: GNEB is a federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463. GNEB provides advice and recommendations to the President and Congress on environmental and infrastructure issues along the U.S. border with Mexico. Purpose of Meeting: The purpose of this teleconference is to discuss and approve the Good Neighbor Environmental Board’s draft advice letter to the President on the environmental effects of the U.S.-Mexico border fence and associated infrastructure. The Board will also continue discussion on the Thirteenth Report to the President. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: If you wish to make oral comments or submit written comments to the Board, please contact Dolores Wesson at least five days prior to the meeting. General Information: Additional information concerning the GNEB can SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Disulfoton; Registration Review Proposed Decision; Notice of Availability AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s proposed registration review decision for the pesticide disulfoton and opens a public comment period on the proposed decision. Registration review is EPA’s periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide’s registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 22, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0054, 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. E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

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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

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copies of EPA comments can be directed to the Office of Federal 
Activities at 202-564-7146 or https://www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/. An 
explanation of the ratings assigned to draft environmental impact 
statements (EISs) was published in FR dated July 17, 2009 (74 FR 
34754).

Draft EISs

EIS No. 20090247, ERP No. D-NOA-E91027-00, Comprehensive Ecosystem-Base 
Amendment 1 (CE-BA1) for the South Atlantic Region, Implementation.

    Summary: EPA fully supports protection of deepwater coral habitat 
and the application of the ecosystem-based approach to fishery 
management proposed by the Comprehensive Ecosystem-Based Amendment 1. 
Rating LO.

EIS No. 20090283, ERP No. D-NPS-F65077-WI, Apostle Islands National 
Lakeshore General Management Plan/Wilderness Management Plan, 
Implementation, Bayfield and Ashland Counties, WI.

    Summary: While EPA has no objections to this project, it did 
request information on comparing current management zones with zones 
proposed in the preferred alternative. Rating LO.

EIS No. 20090286, ERP No. D-NPS-E610790FL, Biscayne National Park 
Fishery Management Plan, Improvement of the Status of Fisheries 
Resources, Implementation, Miami-Dade County, FL.

    Summary: EPA expressed environmental concerns about impacts to the 
park fishery populations from the effects of increased human population 
growth, improved fishing technology, and increased recreational 
bycatch. Rating EC1.

EIS No. 20090307, ERP No. D-UCG-A39141-00, PROGRAMMATIC--Ballast Water 
Discharge Standard Project, To Implement a Ballast Water Discharge 
Standard to Prevent or Reduce the Number of Non-indigenous Species 
introduced into the United States Waters.

    Summary: EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO.

Final EISs

EIS No. 20090269, ERP No. F-TVA-E65082-00, Mountain Reservoirs Land 
Management Plan, Implementation, Proposes to Develop a Plan for 
Managing Nine Mountain Reservoirs: Chatuge, Hiwassee, Blue Ridge, 
Nottely, Ocoees 1, 2, and 3, Appalachia, and Fontana Reservoirs, 
Fannin, Towns, and Union Counties, GA; Cherokee, Clay, Graham, and 
Swain Counties, North Carolina; and Polk County, TN.

    Summary: EPA continues to have environmental concerns about water 
quality and shoreline integrity impacts.

EIS No. 20090321, ERP No. F-SFW-L64054-AK, Kenai National Wildlife 
Refuge Draft Revised Comprehensive Conservation Plan, Implementation, 
AK.

    Summary: No formal comment letter was sent to the preparing agency.

    Dated: October 20, 2009.
Ken Mittelholtz,
Deputy Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal 
Activities.
[FR Doc. E9-25583 Filed 10-22-09; 8:45 am]
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