Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Two Public Quality Review Teleconferences of the Chartered Science Advisory Board, 81268-81269 [2010-32455]

Download as PDF erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES 81268 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 247 / Monday, December 27, 2010 / Notices includes, among other things, showing that it conducted a quality assurance sampling and testing program as prescribed by the regulations. This ICR covers burdens and costs associated with provisions that allow refiners and importers of ULSD an alternative means of meeting the affirmative defense requirements in the diesel sulfur regulations by participating in a nationwide diesel fuel sampling and testing program. The reporting burden covered by this proposed ICR relates to reports that refiners, importers and distributors, have to submit in the event they have a non-complying sulfur test result. (See 40 CFR 80.613.) The authority citation for the direct final rule and the association information collection is for the following Clean Air Act sections: 42 United States Code 7414, 7542, 7545, and 7601(a). Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 16 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information. Respondents/Affected Entities: Refiners, importers, marketers and other distributors of highway diesel fuel. Estimated Number of Respondents: 20. Frequency of Response: Occasionally. Estimated Total Annual Hour Burden: 320 hours. Estimated Total Annual Cost: $22,720 in labor costs. Changes in the Estimates: There is no change in the total estimated burden currently identified in the OMB Inventory of Approved ICR Burdens. Dated: December 20, 2010. John Moses, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2010–32460 Filed 12–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:15 Dec 23, 2010 Jkt 223001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9243–8] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Two Public Quality Review Teleconferences of the Chartered Science Advisory Board Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two public teleconferences of the chartered SAB to conduct quality reviews of three SAB draft reports. On January 19, 2011, the chartered SAB will review two draft SAB Panel reports entitled ‘‘Review of The Effects of Mountaintop Mines and Valley Fills on Aquatic Ecosystems of the Central Appalachian Coalfields’’ and ‘‘Review of Field-Based Aquatic Life Benchmark for Conductivity in Central Appalachian Streams.’’ On January 20, 2011 the SAB will review a draft SAB Committee report entitled ‘‘Reactive Nitrogen in the United States; an Analysis of Inputs, Flows, Consequences, and Management Options: A Report of the EPA Science Advisory Board.’’ DATES: The public teleconferences on January 19, 2011 and January 20, 2011 will both be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time). ADDRESSES: The public teleconferences will be conducted by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning the January 19, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/ voice mail (202) 564–2155; fax (202) 565–2098 or via e-mail at armitage.thomas@epa.gov. Any member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning the January 20, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Angela Nugent, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564– 2218; fax (202) 565–2098 or via e-mail at nugent.angela@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA Science Advisory Board can be found on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ sab. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2, notice is SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 hereby given that the EPA Science Advisory Board will hold two public teleconferences to conduct quality reviews of three SAB draft reports. The SAB was established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide independent scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a Federal Advisory Committee under FACA. The SAB will comply with the provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural policies. Background January 19, 2010 teleconference. The chartered SAB will first conduct a quality review of a draft SAB panel report entitled ‘‘Review of the Effects of Mountaintop Mines and Valley Fills on Aquatic Ecosystems of the Central Appalachian Coalfields.’’ This draft SAB panel report reviews EPA’s assessment of the ecological impacts related to mountaintop mining and valley-fill operations. Background information about this advisory activity can be found on the SAB Web site at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ fedrgstr_activites/MTM-VF%20 Assessment?OpenDocument. The SAB will also conduct a quality review of a draft SAB panel report entitled ‘‘Review of Field-Based Aquatic Life Benchmark for Conductivity in Central Appalachian Streams.’’ This SAB panel report reviews EPA’s draft chronic aquatic life conductivity benchmark to prevent the loss of 95% of native species in Appalachian streams exposed to mountaintop mining and valley fills. Background information about this advisory activity can be found on the SAB Web site at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ fedrgstr_activites/Water%20Quality% 20Conductivity?OpenDocument. January 20, 2010 Teleconference. The chartered SAB will conduct a quality review of an SAB original study ‘‘Reactive Nitrogen in the United States; an Analysis of Inputs, Flows, Consequences, and Management Options.’’ The SAB study analyzes the sources and fate of reactive nitrogen and provides advice to EPA on integrated nitrogen research and control strategies. Background information about this advisory activity can be found at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/ sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/ Nitrogen%20Project?OpenDocument. Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials in support of the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/sab in advance of the teleconferences. E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1 erowe on DSK5CLS3C1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 247 / Monday, December 27, 2010 / Notices Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for consideration by EPA’s federal advisory committees and panels has a different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an EPA program office. Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the public can submit comments for a federal advisory committee to consider as it develops advice for EPA. They should send their comments directly to the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee. Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting time to make an oral presentation at a public SAB teleconference will be limited to three minutes, with no more than one-half hour for all speakers. Those interested in being placed on the public speakers list for the January 19, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Armitage at the contact information provided above by January 14, 2011. Those interested in being placed on the public speakers list for the January 20, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Nugent at the contact information provided above by January 18, 2011. Written Statements: Written statements for the January 19, 2011 teleconference should be supplied to the DFO via email to armitage.thomas@epa.gov by January 14, 2011. Written statements for the January 20, 2011 teleconference should be supplied to the DFO via email to nugent.angela@epa.gov by January 18, 2011. Written statements should be supplied in one of the following acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM– PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). Submitters are asked to provide versions of each document submitted with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not publish documents with signatures on its Web sites. Accessibility: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Armitage or Dr. Nugent, as appropriate at the contact information provided above. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact him preferably at least 10 days prior to the teleconference, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:15 Dec 23, 2010 Jkt 223001 Dated: December 16, 2010. Anthony Maciorowski, Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office. [FR Doc. 2010–32455 Filed 12–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 81269 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Public Information Collection Requirement Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval, Comments Requested December 15, 2010. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [Docket# EPA–RO4–SFUND–2010–1053, FRL–9243–2] Ward Transformer Superfund Site Raleigh, Wake County, NC; Notice of Settlements AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of Settlement. Under Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into a five settlements for reimbursement of past response costs concerning the Ward Transformer Superfund Site located in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina for publication. SUMMARY: The Agency will consider public comments on the settlements until January 26, 2011. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlements if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlements are inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. DATES: Copies of the settlements are available from Ms. Paula V. Painter. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–RO4–SFUND–2010– 1053 or Site name Ward Transformer Superfund Site by one of the following methods: • https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • https://www.epa.gov/region4/waste/ sf/enforce.htm. • E-mail: Painter.Paula@epa.gov. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paula V. Painter at 404/562–8887. Dated: December 14, 2010. Anita L. Davis, Chief, Superfund Enforcement & Information Management Branch, Superfund Division. [FR Doc. 2010–32459 Filed 12–23–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, 44 U.S.C. 3501–3520. Comments are requested concerning (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before January 26, 2011. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, Office of Management and Budget via fax at 202– 395–5167 or via e-mail to Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov and to PRA@fcc.gov and Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. Include in the e-mail the OMB control number of the collection. If you are unable to submit your comments by e-mail contact the person listed below to make alternate arrangements. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\27DEN1.SGM 27DEN1

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Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of Two Public 
Quality Review Teleconferences of the Chartered Science Advisory Board

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces 
two public teleconferences of the chartered SAB to conduct quality 
reviews of three SAB draft reports. On January 19, 2011, the chartered 
SAB will review two draft SAB Panel reports entitled ``Review of The 
Effects of Mountaintop Mines and Valley Fills on Aquatic Ecosystems of 
the Central Appalachian Coalfields'' and ``Review of Field-Based 
Aquatic Life Benchmark for Conductivity in Central Appalachian 
Streams.'' On January 20, 2011 the SAB will review a draft SAB 
Committee report entitled ``Reactive Nitrogen in the United States; an 
Analysis of Inputs, Flows, Consequences, and Management Options: A 
Report of the EPA Science Advisory Board.''

DATES: The public teleconferences on January 19, 2011 and January 20, 
2011 will both be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Time).

ADDRESSES: The public teleconferences will be conducted by telephone 
only.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing to 
obtain general information concerning the January 19, 2011 
teleconference should contact Dr. Thomas Armitage, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564-
2155; fax (202) 565-2098 or via e-mail at armitage.thomas@epa.gov. Any 
member of the public wishing to obtain general information concerning 
the January 20, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Angela Nugent, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), 
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; via telephone/
voice mail (202) 564-2218; fax (202) 565-2098 or via e-mail at 
nugent.angela@epa.gov. General information concerning the EPA Science 
Advisory Board can be found on the SAB Web site at https://www.epa.gov/sab.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2, notice is hereby given that the EPA 
Science Advisory Board will hold two public teleconferences to conduct 
quality reviews of three SAB draft reports.
    The SAB was established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 4365 to provide 
independent scientific and technical advice to the Administrator on the 
technical basis for Agency positions and regulations. The SAB is a 
Federal Advisory Committee under FACA. The SAB will comply with the 
provisions of FACA and all appropriate SAB Staff Office procedural 
policies.

Background

    January 19, 2010 teleconference. The chartered SAB will first 
conduct a quality review of a draft SAB panel report entitled ``Review 
of the Effects of Mountaintop Mines and Valley Fills on Aquatic 
Ecosystems of the Central Appalachian Coalfields.'' This draft SAB 
panel report reviews EPA's assessment of the ecological impacts related 
to mountaintop mining and valley-fill operations. Background 
information about this advisory activity can be found on the SAB Web 
site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/MTM-VF%20Assessment?OpenDocument.
    The SAB will also conduct a quality review of a draft SAB panel 
report entitled ``Review of Field-Based Aquatic Life Benchmark for 
Conductivity in Central Appalachian Streams.'' This SAB panel report 
reviews EPA's draft chronic aquatic life conductivity benchmark to 
prevent the loss of 95% of native species in Appalachian streams 
exposed to mountaintop mining and valley fills. Background information 
about this advisory activity can be found on the SAB Web site at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Water%20Quality%20Conductivity?OpenDocument.
    January 20, 2010 Teleconference. The chartered SAB will conduct a 
quality review of an SAB original study ``Reactive Nitrogen in the 
United States; an Analysis of Inputs, Flows, Consequences, and 
Management Options.'' The SAB study analyzes the sources and fate of 
reactive nitrogen and provides advice to EPA on integrated nitrogen 
research and control strategies. Background information about this 
advisory activity can be found at https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/fedrgstr_activites/Nitrogen%20Project?OpenDocument.
    Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials 
in support of the teleconferences will be placed on the SAB Web site at 
https://www.epa.gov/sab in advance of the teleconferences.

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    Procedures for Providing Public Input: Public comment for 
consideration by EPA's federal advisory committees and panels has a 
different purpose from public comment provided to EPA program offices. 
Therefore, the process for submitting comments to a federal advisory 
committee is different from the process used to submit comments to an 
EPA program office.
    Federal advisory committees and panels, including scientific 
advisory committees, provide independent advice to EPA. Members of the 
public can submit comments for a federal advisory committee to consider 
as it develops advice for EPA. They should send their comments directly 
to the Designated Federal Officer for the relevant advisory committee. 
Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting time to 
make an oral presentation at a public SAB teleconference will be 
limited to three minutes, with no more than one-half hour for all 
speakers. Those interested in being placed on the public speakers list 
for the January 19, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Armitage at 
the contact information provided above by January 14, 2011. Those 
interested in being placed on the public speakers list for the January 
20, 2011 teleconference should contact Dr. Nugent at the contact 
information provided above by January 18, 2011. Written Statements: 
Written statements for the January 19, 2011 teleconference should be 
supplied to the DFO via e-mail to armitage.thomas@epa.gov by January 
14, 2011. Written statements for the January 20, 2011 teleconference 
should be supplied to the DFO via e-mail to nugent.angela@epa.gov by 
January 18, 2011. Written statements should be supplied in one of the 
following acceptable file format: Adobe Acrobat PDF, MS Word, MS 
PowerPoint, or Rich Text files in IBM-PC/Windows 98/2000/XP format). 
Submitters are asked to provide versions of each document submitted 
with and without signatures, because the SAB Staff Office does not 
publish documents with signatures on its Web sites.
    Accessibility: For information on access or services for 
individuals with disabilities, please contact Dr. Armitage or Dr. 
Nugent, as appropriate at the contact information provided above. To 
request accommodation of a disability, please contact him preferably at 
least 10 days prior to the teleconference, to give EPA as much time as 
possible to process your request.

    Dated: December 16, 2010.
Anthony Maciorowski,
Deputy Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. 2010-32455 Filed 12-23-10; 8:45 am]
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