Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GP) for Alaskan Medium-Size Suction Dredging (Permit Number AKG-37-1000), 65483-65484 [2010-26873]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 205 / Monday, October 25, 2010 / Notices certainty, and well testing. EPA has prepared a response to comments which can be viewed at the following URL: https://www.epa.gov/region5/water/uic/ pubpdf/ambh_response_to_ comments.pdf. A final exemption is therefore granted as proposed. Conditions This exemption is subject to the following conditions. Non-compliance with any of these conditions is grounds for termination of the exemption: (1) All regulatory requirements in 40 CFR 148.23 and 148.24 are incorporated by reference; (2) The exemption applies to the existing Spent Pickle Liquor #1, Waste Ammonia Liquor #1 and Waste Ammonia Liquor #2 injection wells, located at the AMBH facility at 250 West U.S. Highway 12, Burns Harbor, Indiana. (3) Injection is limited to that part of the Lower Mount Simon Sandstone at depths between 2,734 and 4,297 feet. (4) Only hazardous wastes denoted by the waste codes D010, D018, D038 and K062 may be injected. Other fluids necessary for well testing, stimulation, etc. may be injected when approved by EPA. (5) The chemical properties of the injectate that will be monitored are limited according to the table below: Concentration limitation at the well head (mg/L) Benzene ........................ pH .................................. Chromium ...................... Naphthalene .................. Nickel ............................ Phenol ........................... Pyridine ......................... Selenium ....................... emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Chemical constituent or property 220 (maximum). 0 (minimum). 133 (maximum). 260 (maximum). 50 (maximum). 3,780 (maximum). 116 (maximum). 5 (maximum). (6) The chemical properties of the injectate that defined the edge of the plume in the demonstration are benzene for waste ammonia liquor and pH for the spent pickle liquor. (7) The volume of wastes injected in any month through the wells must not exceed 92,043,000 gal (for Spent Pickle Liquor #1) and 157,788,000 gal (for Waste Ammonia Liquor #1 and Waste Ammonia Liquor #2 combined). (8) This exemption is approved for the 21-year modeled injection period, which ends on December 31, 2027. AMBH may petition EPA for a reissuance of the exemption beyond that date, provided that a new and complete no-migration petition is received at EPA, Region 5, by July 1, 2027. (9) AMBH shall submit monthly reports to EPA containing a fluid VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Oct 22, 2010 Jkt 223001 analysis of the injected wastes which shall include the chemical and physical properties upon which the no-migration demonstration was based, including the physical and chemical properties listed in Conditions 5 and 6 of this exemption approval. (10) AMBH shall submit a report containing the results of a bottom hole pressure survey (fall-off test) performed on Spent Pickle Liquor No. 1, Waste Ammonia Liquor #1, or Waste Ammonia Liquor #2 to EPA annually. The survey shall be performed after shutting in the well for a period of time sufficient to allow the pressure in the injection interval to reach equilibrium, in accordance with 40 CFR 146.68(e)(1). The annual report shall include a comparison of reservoir parameters determined from the fall-off test with parameters used in the approved nomigration petition. (11) The petitioner shall fully comply with all requirements set forth in Underground Injection Control Permits IN–127–1W–0001, IN–127–1W–0003, and IN–127–1W–0004 issued by the EPA; and (12) Whenever EPA determines that the basis for approval of a petition may no longer be valid, EPA may terminate this exemption and require a new demonstration in accordance with 40 CFR 148.24. Dated: September 30, 2010. Timothy C. Henry, Acting Director, Water Division, EPA Region 5. [FR Doc. 2010–26911 Filed 10–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9217–5] Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GP) for Alaskan Medium-Size Suction Dredging (Permit Number AKG–37–1000) Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10. ACTION: Proposed reissuance of a general permit. AGENCY: On October 7, 2010, the general permit regulating the activities of suction dredge gold placer mining operations in the State of Alaska expired. EPA proposes to reissue this general permit with no changes. On October 31, 2008, EPA approved the application submitted by the State of Alaska to administer the NPDES Program. Under the State program, the Alaska Department of Environmental SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65483 Conservation (ADEC) will be phasing in the program over a three year period with permit authority for different categories of discharges being transferred to the State on specific dates. Under this phased approach, authority to issue permits to the mining sector will transfer to Alaska on October 31, 2010. According to the Memorandum of Agreement between EPA and ADEC, EPA will complete work on any project where substantial work has been initiated prior to the transfer dates, however, the State would issue any final permit after the transfer date. Due to the timing of the public notice of this permit, the final permit will be issued by the State of Alaska. DATES: Interested persons may submit comments on the proposed reissuance of the GP to EPA, Region 10 at the address below. Comments must be postmarked by December 9, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed GP reissuance should be sent to the attention of the Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, EPA—Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, OWW–130, Seattle, WA 98101. Comments may also be submitted electronically to godsey.cindi@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed GP, Fact Sheet and other documents from the Administrative Record are available upon request. Requests may be made to Audrey Washington at (206) 553–0523 or washington.audrey@epa.gov or to Cindi Godsey at (907) 271–6561 or godsey.cindi@epa.gov. The draft GP and fact sheet may also be found on the EPA Region 10 Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/ water.nsf/NPDES+Permits/ Permits+Homepage then click on ‘‘Current public comment opportunities.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Executive Order 12866: The Office of Management and Budget has exempted this action from the review requirements of Executive Order 12866 pursuant to Section 6 of that order. Regulatory Flexibility Act: Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., a Federal agency must prepare an initial regulatory flexibility analysis ‘‘for any proposed rule’’ for which the agency ‘‘is required by section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), or any other law, to publish general notice of proposed rulemaking.’’ The RFA exempts from this requirement any rule that the issuing agency certifies ‘‘will not, if promulgated, have a significant economic impact on a substantial E:\FR\FM\25OCN1.SGM 25OCN1 65484 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 205 / Monday, October 25, 2010 / Notices number of small entities.’’ EPA has concluded that NPDES general permits are permits, not rulemakings, under the APA and thus not subject to APA rulemaking requirements or the RFA. Notwithstanding that general permits are not subject to the RFA, EPA has determined that this GP, as reissued, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Dated: October 17, 2010. Michael A. Bussell, Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Update to Notice of Financial Institutions for Which the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Has Been Appointed Either Receiver, Liquidator, or Manager Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. ACTION: Update Listing of Financial Institutions in Liquidation. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Corporation) has been appointed the sole receiver for the following financial institutions effective as of the Date Closed as indicated in the SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2010–26873 Filed 10–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P listing. 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Security Savings Bank, F.S.B ............... Olathe .................................................... KS 10299 ...................................................... WestBridge Bank and Trust Company .. Chesterfield ............................................ MO 1. Warburg Pincus Private Equity S, L.P., New York, New York; to acquire voting shares of National Penn Bancshares, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire voting shares of National Penn Bank, both of Boyertown, Pennsylvania. [FR Doc. 2010–26817 Filed 10–22–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM emcdonald on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with NOTICES Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and § 225.41 of the Board’s Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the notices are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7)). The notices are available for immediate inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank indicated. The notices also will be available for inspection at the offices of the Board of Governors. Interested persons may express their views in writing to the Reserve Bank indicated for that notice or to the offices of the Board of Governors. Comments must be received not later than November 9, 2010. A. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (Michael E. Collins, Senior Vice President) 100 North 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105– 1521: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:05 Oct 22, 2010 Jkt 223001 Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, October 20, 2010. Robert deV. Frierson, Deputy Secretary of the Board. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 205 (Monday, October 25, 2010)]
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[FR Doc No: 2010-26873]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9217-5]


Proposed Reissuance of General NPDES Permits (GP) for Alaskan 
Medium-Size Suction Dredging (Permit Number AKG-37-1000)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10.

ACTION: Proposed reissuance of a general permit.

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SUMMARY: On October 7, 2010, the general permit regulating the 
activities of suction dredge gold placer mining operations in the State 
of Alaska expired. EPA proposes to reissue this general permit with no 
changes. On October 31, 2008, EPA approved the application submitted by 
the State of Alaska to administer the NPDES Program. Under the State 
program, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) 
will be phasing in the program over a three year period with permit 
authority for different categories of discharges being transferred to 
the State on specific dates. Under this phased approach, authority to 
issue permits to the mining sector will transfer to Alaska on October 
31, 2010. According to the Memorandum of Agreement between EPA and 
ADEC, EPA will complete work on any project where substantial work has 
been initiated prior to the transfer dates, however, the State would 
issue any final permit after the transfer date. Due to the timing of 
the public notice of this permit, the final permit will be issued by 
the State of Alaska.

DATES: Interested persons may submit comments on the proposed 
reissuance of the GP to EPA, Region 10 at the address below. Comments 
must be postmarked by December 9, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed GP reissuance should be sent to the 
attention of the Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, EPA--Region 
10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, OWW-130, Seattle, WA 98101. Comments 
may also be submitted electronically to godsey.cindi@epa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Copies of the proposed GP, Fact Sheet 
and other documents from the Administrative Record are available upon 
request. Requests may be made to Audrey Washington at (206) 553-0523 or 
washington.audrey@epa.gov or to Cindi Godsey at (907) 271-6561 or 
godsey.cindi@epa.gov.
    The draft GP and fact sheet may also be found on the EPA Region 10 
Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/water.nsf/NPDES+Permits/
Permits+Homepage then click on ``Current public comment 
opportunities.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Executive Order 12866: The Office of Management and Budget has 
exempted this action from the review requirements of Executive Order 
12866 pursuant to Section 6 of that order.
    Regulatory Flexibility Act: Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act 
(RFA), 5 U.S.C. 601 et seq., a Federal agency must prepare an initial 
regulatory flexibility analysis ``for any proposed rule'' for which the 
agency ``is required by section 553 of the Administrative Procedure Act 
(APA), or any other law, to publish general notice of proposed 
rulemaking.'' The RFA exempts from this requirement any rule that the 
issuing agency certifies ``will not, if promulgated, have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial

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number of small entities.'' EPA has concluded that NPDES general 
permits are permits, not rulemakings, under the APA and thus not 
subject to APA rulemaking requirements or the RFA. Notwithstanding that 
general permits are not subject to the RFA, EPA has determined that 
this GP, as reissued, will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities.

    Dated: October 17, 2010.
Michael A. Bussell,
Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency.
[FR Doc. 2010-26873 Filed 10-22-10; 8:45 am]
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