Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Work Group (FLAG), 66125-66126 [2010-27211]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 / Notices the information to be distributed to the NHOTIC Advisory Board members, please submit a written request to the BLM Vale District Office 10 days prior to the meeting. Dated: October 20, 2010. Donald N. Gonzalez, District Manager. [FR Doc. 2010–27155 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310–33–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Notice of Public Meeting and Request for Comments National Park Service, Interior. Notice/Request for Public Meeting and Public Comments—The National Christmas Tree Lighting and the subsequent 23 day event. AGENCY: ACTION: The National Park Service is seeking public comments and suggestions on the planning of the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting and the subsequent 23 day event. DATES: The meeting will be held on November 12, 2010. Written comments will be accepted until November 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at 9 a.m. on November 12, 2010, in Room 234 of the National Capital Region Headquarters Building, at 1100 Ohio Drive, SW., Washington, DC (East Potomac Park). Written comments may be sent to the Chief of Interpretation and Education, White House Visitor Center, 1100 Ohio Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20242. Due to delays in mail delivery, it is recommended that comments be provided by telefax at 202–208–1643 or by e-mail to Petert_Lonsway@nps.gov. Comments may also be delivered by messenger to the White House Visitor Center at 1450 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., in Washington, DC. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Peter Lonsway at the White House Visitor Center weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at (202) 208–1631. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Park Service is seeking public comments and suggestions on the planning of the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting and the subsequent 23 day event, which opens on December 9, 2010, on the Ellipse (President’s Park), south of the White House. In order to facilitate this process the National Park Service will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. on November 12, 2010, in Room 234 of the National Capital Region Headquarters Building, at 1100 Ohio Drive, SW., srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Oct 26, 2010 Jkt 223001 Washington, DC (East Potomac Park). Persons who would like to comment at the meeting should notify the National Park Service by November 5, 2010, by calling the White House Visitor Center weekdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at (202) 208–1631. In addition public comments and suggestions on the planning of the 2010 National Christmas Tree Lighting and the subsequent 23 day event may be submitted in writing. Written comments may be sent to the Chief of Interpretation and Education, White House Visitor Center 1100 Ohio Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20242, and will be accepted until November 12, 2010. Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. Dated: October 20, 2010. John Stanwich, Deputy National Park Service Liaison to the White House. [FR Doc. 2010–27210 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4312–54–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR National Park Service Federal Land Managers’ Air Quality Related Values Work Group (FLAG) National Park Service, Interior. Notice of availability of final AGENCY: ACTION: report. On July 8, 2008 (FR39039), the National Park Service, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, announced the availability of, and solicited comments on, the draft FLAG Phase I Report—REVISED. The purpose of this notice is to announce the availability of the final revised FLAG report, and the accompanying Response to Public Comments document. The Federal Land Managers’ Air Quality Related Values Work Group (FLAG) was formed (1) to develop a more consistent and objective approach for the Federal Land Managers (FLMs), i.e., National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service (the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 66125 Agencies), to evaluate air pollution effects on their air quality related values (AQRVs); and (2) to provide State permitting authorities and potential permit applicants consistency on how to assess the impacts of new and existing sources on AQRVs. The FLAG effort focuses on the effects of the air pollutants that could affect the health and status of resources in areas managed by the three agencies, primarily such pollutants as ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrates, and sulfates. FLAG formed subgroups that concentrated on four issues: (1) Terrestrial effects of ozone; (2) aquatic and terrestrial effects of wet and dry pollutant deposition; (3) visibility; and (4) process and policy issues. In December 2000, after undergoing a public review and comment process that included a 90-day public comment period announced in the Federal Register and a public meeting, the FLMs published a final Phase I report (FLAG 2000), along with an accompanying ‘‘Response to Public Comments’’ document. FLAG 2000 has been a useful tool to the FLMs, State permitting authorities, and permit applicants. It was intended to be a working document that would be revised as necessary as the FLMs learn more about how to better assess the health and status of AQRVs. Based on knowledge gained and regulatory developments since FLAG 2000, the FLMs believe certain revisions to FLAG 2000 are now appropriate. The final revised report reflects those changes. During the 60-day public comment period on the draft report, the Agencies received 22 comment letters from various constituencies (e.g., State air regulatory agencies, concerned citizens, environmental groups, industry representatives, Tribal representatives). These commenters raised specific concerns, and many supported the proposed revisions in general and thought that the changes were warranted and helpful. The Agencies considered all comments received and revised the draft FLAG report accordingly. The Agencies also prepared an accompanying ‘‘Response to Public Comments’’ document that discusses the public comments and provides the Agencies’ rationale for accepting or rejecting the comment. The Agencies did not make any major technical or policy changes from the draft revised report. However, we made some editorial changes and inserted clarifying language as a result of comments received, and reformatted the report to make it more reader friendly. E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1 66126 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 207 / Wednesday, October 27, 2010 / Notices A copy of the final FLAG Phase I Report—REVISED and the accompanying Response to Public Comments document can be downloaded from the Internet at: https:// www.nature.nps.gov/air/permits/flag/ index.cfm. A copy can also be obtained from John Bunyak, Air Resources Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225; e-mail: john_bunyak@nps.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Bunyak at the above address or by calling (303) 969–2818. ADDRESSES: Dated: September 8, 2010. Thomas L. Strickland, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the Interior. [FR Doc. 2010–27211 Filed 10–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION [Investigation Nos. 701–TA–476 and 731– TA–1179 (Preliminary)] Multilayered Wood Flooring From China United States International Trade Commission. ACTION: Institution of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations and scheduling of preliminary phase investigations. AGENCY: The Commission hereby gives notice of the institution of investigations and commencement of preliminary phase antidumping and countervailing duty investigations Nos. 701–TA–476 and 731–TA–1179 (Preliminary) under sections 703(a) and 733(a) of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1671b(a) and 1673b(a)) (the Act) to determine whether there is a reasonable indication that an industry in the United States is materially injured or threatened with material injury, or the establishment of an industry in the United States is materially retarded, by reason of imports from China of multilayered wood flooring, provided for in subheadings 4409.10, 4409.29, 4412.31, 4412.32, 4412.39, 4412.94, 4412.99, 4418.71, 4418.72, 4418.79.00, and 4418.90 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value and alleged to be subsidized by the Government of China. Unless the Department of Commerce extends the time for initiation pursuant to sections 702(c)(1)(B) or 732(c)(1)(B) of the Act (19 U.S.C. 1671a(c)(1)(B) or 1673a(c)(1)(B)), the Commission must srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:00 Oct 26, 2010 Jkt 223001 reach a preliminary determination in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations in 45 days, or in this case by December 6, 2010. The Commission’s views are due at Commerce within five business days thereafter, or by December 13, 2010. For further information concerning the conduct of these investigations and rules of general application, consult the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure, part 201, subparts A through E (19 CFR part 201), and part 207, subparts A and B (19 CFR part 207). DATES: Effective Date: October 21, 2010. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Fred Ruggles (202–205–3187 or fred.ruggles@usitc.gov), Office of Investigations, U.S. International Trade Commission, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC 20436. Hearingimpaired persons can obtain information on this matter by contacting the Commission’s TDD terminal on 202– 205–1810. Persons with mobility impairments who will need special assistance in gaining access to the Commission should contact the Office of the Secretary at 202–205–2000. General information concerning the Commission may also be obtained by accessing its Internet server (https:// www.usitc.gov). The public record for these investigations may be viewed on the Commission’s electronic docket (EDIS) at https://edis.usitc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background.—These investigations are being instituted in response to a petition filed on October 21, 2010, on behalf of the Coalition for American Hardwood Parity (‘‘CAHP’’), an ad hoc association of U.S. manufacturers of multilayered wood flooring. The following companies are members of the CAHP: Anderson Hardwood Floors, LLC, Fountain Inn, SC; Award Hardwood Floors, Wausau, WI; Baker’s Creek Wood Floors, Inc., Edwards, MS; From the Forest, Weston, WI; Howell Hardwood Flooring, Dothan, AL; Mannington Mills, Inc., Salem, NJ; Nydree Flooring, Forest, VA; and Shaw Industries Group, Inc., Dalton, GA. Participation in the investigations and public service list.—Persons (other than petitioners) wishing to participate in the investigations as parties must file an entry of appearance with the Secretary to the Commission, as provided in sections 201.11 and 207.10 of the Commission’s rules, not later than seven days after publication of this notice in the Federal Register. Industrial users and (if the merchandise under investigation is sold at the retail level) representative consumer organizations have the right to appear as parties in PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Commission antidumping and countervailing duty investigations. The Secretary will prepare a public service list containing the names and addresses of all persons, or their representatives, who are parties to these investigations upon the expiration of the period for filing entries of appearance. Limited disclosure of business proprietary information (BPI) under an administrative protective order (APO) and BPI service list.—Pursuant to section 207.7(a) of the Commission’s rules, the Secretary will make BPI gathered in these investigations available to authorized applicants representing interested parties (as defined in 19 U.S.C. 1677(9)) who are parties to the investigations under the APO issued in the investigations, provided that the application is made not later than seven days after the publication of this notice in the Federal Register. A separate service list will be maintained by the Secretary for those parties authorized to receive BPI under the APO. Conference.—The Commission’s Director of Investigations has scheduled a conference in connection with these investigations for 9:30 a.m. on November 12, 2010, at the U.S. International Trade Commission Building, 500 E Street, SW., Washington, DC. Parties wishing to participate in the conference should contact Fred Ruggles (202–205–3187) not later than November 9, 2010, to arrange for their appearance. Parties in support of the imposition of countervailing and antidumping duties in these investigations and parties in opposition to the imposition of such duties will each be collectively allocated one hour within which to make an oral presentation at the conference. A nonparty who has testimony that may aid the Commission’s deliberations may request permission to present a short statement at the conference. Written submissions.—As provided in sections 201.8 and 207.15 of the Commission’s rules, any person may submit to the Commission on or before November 16, 2010, a written brief containing information and arguments pertinent to the subject matter of the investigations. Parties may file written testimony in connection with their presentation at the conference no later than three days before the conference. If briefs or written testimony contain BPI, they must conform with the requirements of sections 201.6, 207.3, and 207.7 of the Commission’s rules. The Commission’s rules do not authorize filing of submissions with the Secretary by facsimile or electronic E:\FR\FM\27OCN1.SGM 27OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 207 (Wednesday, October 27, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66125-66126]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-27211]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service


Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Work Group 
(FLAG)

AGENCY: National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION: Notice of availability of final report.

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SUMMARY: On July 8, 2008 (FR39039), the National Park Service, in 
cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture Forest Service, announced the availability 
of, and solicited comments on, the draft FLAG Phase I Report--REVISED. 
The purpose of this notice is to announce the availability of the final 
revised FLAG report, and the accompanying Response to Public Comments 
document.
    The Federal Land Managers' Air Quality Related Values Work Group 
(FLAG) was formed (1) to develop a more consistent and objective 
approach for the Federal Land Managers (FLMs), i.e., National Park 
Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Department of 
Agriculture Forest Service (the Agencies), to evaluate air pollution 
effects on their air quality related values (AQRVs); and (2) to provide 
State permitting authorities and potential permit applicants 
consistency on how to assess the impacts of new and existing sources on 
AQRVs. The FLAG effort focuses on the effects of the air pollutants 
that could affect the health and status of resources in areas managed 
by the three agencies, primarily such pollutants as ozone, particulate 
matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrates, and sulfates. FLAG 
formed subgroups that concentrated on four issues: (1) Terrestrial 
effects of ozone; (2) aquatic and terrestrial effects of wet and dry 
pollutant deposition; (3) visibility; and (4) process and policy 
issues. In December 2000, after undergoing a public review and comment 
process that included a 90-day public comment period announced in the 
Federal Register and a public meeting, the FLMs published a final Phase 
I report (FLAG 2000), along with an accompanying ``Response to Public 
Comments'' document.
    FLAG 2000 has been a useful tool to the FLMs, State permitting 
authorities, and permit applicants. It was intended to be a working 
document that would be revised as necessary as the FLMs learn more 
about how to better assess the health and status of AQRVs. Based on 
knowledge gained and regulatory developments since FLAG 2000, the FLMs 
believe certain revisions to FLAG 2000 are now appropriate. The final 
revised report reflects those changes.
    During the 60-day public comment period on the draft report, the 
Agencies received 22 comment letters from various constituencies (e.g., 
State air regulatory agencies, concerned citizens, environmental 
groups, industry representatives, Tribal representatives). These 
commenters raised specific concerns, and many supported the proposed 
revisions in general and thought that the changes were warranted and 
helpful. The Agencies considered all comments received and revised the 
draft FLAG report accordingly. The Agencies also prepared an 
accompanying ``Response to Public Comments'' document that discusses 
the public comments and provides the Agencies' rationale for accepting 
or rejecting the comment. The Agencies did not make any major technical 
or policy changes from the draft revised report. However, we made some 
editorial changes and inserted clarifying language as a result of 
comments received, and reformatted the report to make it more reader 
friendly.

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ADDRESSES: A copy of the final FLAG Phase I Report--REVISED and the 
accompanying Response to Public Comments document can be downloaded 
from the Internet at: https://www.nature.nps.gov/air/permits/flag/index.cfm.
    A copy can also be obtained from John Bunyak, Air Resources 
Division, National Park Service, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 
80225; e-mail: john_bunyak@nps.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Bunyak at the above address or by 
calling (303) 969-2818.

    Dated: September 8, 2010.
Thomas L. Strickland,
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, Department of the 
Interior.
[FR Doc. 2010-27211 Filed 10-26-10; 8:45 am]
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