Pipeline Safety: Issuance of Draft Decision on GexCon US, Inc. Petition for Approval of Flame Acceleration Simulator, 54533-54534 [2011-22348]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 170 / Thursday, September 1, 2011 / Notices Instructions: You should identify the docket number for the special permit request you are commenting on at the beginning of your comments. If you submit your comments by mail, please submit two copies. To receive confirmation that PHMSA has received your comments, please include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Internet users may submit comments at https:// www.Regulations.gov. Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to https://www.Regulations. gov, including any personal information provided. There is a privacy statement published on https://www.Regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General: Kay McIver by telephone at Docket number Requester PHMSA–2006–26618 ............... Issued in Washington, DC, on August 23, 2011. Alan K. Mayberry, Deputy Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety Field Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–22342 Filed 8–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration [Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0101] Pipeline Safety: Issuance of Draft Decision on GexCon US, Inc. Petition for Approval of Flame Acceleration Simulator Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT. ACTION: Notice. srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: This notice advises owners and operators of liquefied natural gas facilities and other interested parties that the Administrator has issued a Draft Decision on GexCon US, Inc.’s petition for approval of Flame Acceleration Simulator (FLACS). The Draft Decision SUMMARY: 16:16 Aug 31, 2011 Jkt 223001 Nature of special permit 49 CFR 192.611 .............. The special permit request from El Paso Pipeline seeks permission to extend a previously approved permit for the 30-inch Niagara Spur Loop Line 230B–200, near Lockport, New York by an additional 1,250 feet. The previously issued permit allowed Tennessee Gas Pipeline (TGP) to operate at or below the MAOP of 877 psig. We are publishing the draft environment assessment to seek public comments on any environmental impacts that granting an extension of this permit would present. is available for public inspection at Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0101 at https://www.regulations.gov. DATES: Submit comments by September 14, 2011. ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0101 and may be submitted in the following ways: • E–Gov Website: https://www. regulations.gov. This Web site allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice issued by any agency. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Fax: 1–202–493–2251. • Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, M–30, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590–0001. • Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management Facility, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Instructions: Identify the docket number PHMSA–2011–0101 at the beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be posted without change to https://www. PO 00000 assessment at https:// www.Regulations.gov, and by submitting written comments, data or other views. Please include any comments on potential environmental impacts that may result if this special permit is granted. Before acting on the special permit request, PHMSA will evaluate all comments received on or before the comments closing date. Comments will be evaluated after this date if it is possible to do so without incurring additional expense or delay. PHMSA will consider each relevant comment we receive in making our decision to grant or deny a request. PHMSA is publishing the draft environment assessment in response to this special permit request. Regulation(s) affected El Paso Pipeline Group for Tennessee Gas Pipeline. Authority: 49 U.S.C. 60118 (c)(1) and 49 CFR 1.53. VerDate Mar<15>2010 202–366–0113, or e-mail at kay.mciver@dot.gov. Technical: Steve Nanney by telephone at 713–628–7479, or e-mail at Steve.Nanney@dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PHMSA has received a request for special permit from El Paso pipeline seeking relief from compliance with certain pipeline safety regulations. The request included the completion of an environmental assessment questionnaire, and submission of a technical analysis by the operator. The request and supporting documents were filed at https://www.Regulations.gov and assigned docket number Docket No. PHMSA–2006–26618. We invite interested persons to participate by reviewing the draft environment 54533 Frm 00108 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. You should know that anyone is able to search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, business, labor union, etc.). Therefore, you may want to review DOT’s complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or visit https://www. regulations.gov before submitting any such comments. Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or comments go to https://www.regulations. gov at any time or to Room W12–140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt of your written comments, please include a selfaddressed, stamped postcard with the following statement: ‘‘Comments on PHMSA–2011–0101.’’ The Docket Clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to you via the U.S. mail. Please note that due to delays in the delivery of U.S. mail to Federal offices E:\FR\FM\01SEN1.SGM 01SEN1 54534 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 170 / Thursday, September 1, 2011 / Notices in Washington, DC, we recommend that persons consider an alternative method (internet, fax, or professional delivery service) of submitting comments to the docket and ensuring their timely receipt at DOT. Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to https://www.regulations. gov, including any personal information provided. There is a privacy statement published on https://www.regulations.gov. Any comments received by September 14, 2011, will be considered before a Final Decision is issued. Late comments will be considered to the extent practicable. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Helm by telephone at 405–954– 7219 or by e-mail at Charles.Helm@dot. gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background On December 22, 2010, Gexcon US, Inc., filed a petition for approval of FLACS as required under 49 CFR 190.9 and 193.2059(a). The regulations permit the Administrator to approve the use of alternative vapor gas dispersion models in siting liquefied natural gas facilities. On August 15, 2011, the Administrator issued a Draft Decision proposing to approve GexCon US, Inc.’s petition. The Draft Decision is available for public inspection under PHMSA Docket No. PHMSA–2011–0101 at https://www.regulations.gov. Issued in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2011. Alan K. Mayberry, Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations. [FR Doc. 2011–22348 Filed 8–31–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability Proposed Themes and Principles; Request for Comment Department of the Treasury. ACTION: Notice of request for public comment. AGENCY: The Department of the Treasury, on behalf of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability (‘‘Council’’), invites public comment on the Council’s proposed themes and principles for recommendations presented at the Council’s July 21, 2011, meeting. 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At the July 12 meeting, PO 00000 Frm 00109 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 the Council outlined five guiding principles based on the current state of financial education and access, to serve as an aid to the Council in making its final recommendations to the President and the Secretary. Also on July 12, the Council identified three themes. Together, the principles and themes will serve as the framework for the final recommendations the Council will make to the President and the Secretary. The Council also believes there are many alternative tactics that can be used to achieve the goals expressed in the themes. In particular, the Council is interested in approaches that have proven to be effective in advancing the three themes and can be scaled up. Please include examples and associated research supporting the effectiveness of the approaches. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 170 (Thursday, September 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-22348]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

[Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0101]


Pipeline Safety: Issuance of Draft Decision on GexCon US, Inc. 
Petition for Approval of Flame Acceleration Simulator

AGENCY: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), 
DOT.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice advises owners and operators of liquefied natural 
gas facilities and other interested parties that the Administrator has 
issued a Draft Decision on GexCon US, Inc.'s petition for approval of 
Flame Acceleration Simulator (FLACS). The Draft Decision is available 
for public inspection at Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0101 at https://www.regulations.gov.

DATES: Submit comments by September 14, 2011.

ADDRESSES: Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0101 and may 
be submitted in the following ways:
     E-Gov Website: https://www.regulations.gov. This Web site 
allows the public to enter comments on any Federal Register notice 
issued by any agency. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax: 1-202-493-2251.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Management 
Facility, M-30, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, 
DC 20590-0001.
     Hand Delivery: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket 
Management Facility, West Building, Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 
New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 between 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    Instructions: Identify the docket number PHMSA-2011-0101 at the 
beginning of your comments. Note that all comments received will be 
posted without change to https://www.regulations.gov, including any 
personal information provided. You should know that anyone is able to 
search the electronic form of all comments received into any of our 
dockets by the name of the individual submitting the comment (or 
signing the comment, if submitted on behalf of an association, 
business, labor union, etc.). Therefore, you may want to review DOT's 
complete Privacy Act Statement in the Federal Register published on 
April 11, 2000 (65 FR 19477) or visit https://www.regulations.gov before 
submitting any such comments.
    Docket: For access to the docket or to read background documents or 
comments go to https://www.regulations.gov at any time or to Room W12-
140 on the ground level of the West Building, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, 
SE., Washington, DC, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
except Federal holidays. If you wish to receive confirmation of receipt 
of your written comments, please include a self-addressed, stamped 
postcard with the following statement: ``Comments on PHMSA-2011-0101.'' 
The Docket Clerk will date stamp the postcard prior to returning it to 
you via the U.S. mail. Please note that due to delays in the delivery 
of U.S. mail to Federal offices

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in Washington, DC, we recommend that persons consider an alternative 
method (internet, fax, or professional delivery service) of submitting 
comments to the docket and ensuring their timely receipt at DOT.

    Note: Comments are posted without changes or edits to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. 
There is a privacy statement published on https://www.regulations.gov.

    Any comments received by September 14, 2011, will be considered 
before a Final Decision is issued. Late comments will be considered to 
the extent practicable.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Charles Helm by telephone at 405-954-
7219 or by e-mail at Charles.Helm@dot.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On December 22, 2010, Gexcon US, Inc., filed a petition for 
approval of FLACS as required under 49 CFR 190.9 and 193.2059(a). The 
regulations permit the Administrator to approve the use of alternative 
vapor gas dispersion models in siting liquefied natural gas facilities.
    On August 15, 2011, the Administrator issued a Draft Decision 
proposing to approve GexCon US, Inc.'s petition. The Draft Decision is 
available for public inspection under PHMSA Docket No. PHMSA-2011-0101 
at https://www.regulations.gov.

    Issued in Washington, DC, on August 26, 2011.
Alan K. Mayberry,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Field Operations.
[FR Doc. 2011-22348 Filed 8-31-11; 8:45 am]
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