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Federal Register
Vol. 76, No. 241
Thursday, December 15, 2011
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Rural Utilities Service
Oglethorpe Power Corporation;
Proposed Biomass Power Plant
Rural Utilities Service, USDA.
Notice of Availability of a Final
Environmental Impact Statement.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
Notice is hereby given that
the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), has
prepared a Final Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) to meet its
responsibilities under the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and
7 CFR part 1794 related to possible
financial assistance to Oglethorpe Power
Corporation’s (Oglethorpe) for the
construction of a 100 megawatt (MW)
biomass plant and related facilities
(Proposal) in Warren County, Georgia.
The purpose of the Proposal is to
provide a reliable, long-term supply of
renewable and sustainable energy at a
reasonable cost to meet part of the
electric energy needs of Oglethorpe’s
members. Oglethorpe may request
financial assistance from the RUS for
the Proposal.
DATES: Written comments on this Final
EIS will be accepted 30 days following
the publication of the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s
notice of receipt of the Final EIS in the
Federal Register.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
obtain copies of the Final EIS or for
further information, contact: Stephanie
Strength, Environmental Protection
Specialist, USDA, Rural Utilities
Service, 1400 Independence Avenue
SW., Room 2244, Stop 1571,
Washington, DC 20250–1571, or email
stephanie.strength@wdc.usda.gov.
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SUMMARY:
A copy of the Draft EIS may
be viewed online at the following Web
site: https://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UWPOglethorpePower.html and at the:
Warren County Public Library, 10
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Warren Street Warrenton, Georgia
30828, Phone (706) 465–2656.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Oglethorpe proposes to own, operate,
and maintain the Proposal in Warren
County, Georgia. The purpose of the
Proposal is to provide a reliable, longterm supply of renewable and
sustainable energy at a reasonable cost
to meet part of the electric energy needs
of Oglethorpe’s members.
Three alternatives are evaluated in
detail in the Final EIS; the no action
alternative, and the proposed action at
two different locations: Warren County
(the Proposal) and Appling County (the
Alternate). Alternatives were evaluated
in terms of cost-effectiveness, technical
feasibility, and environmental impacts.
The Final EIS evaluated and eliminated
from detailed consideration eight
alternatives for renewable generation,
non-renewable generation alternatives,
demand side management, three
alternative sites, two alternatives for
cooling, and two alternatives for water
supply.
The Proposal would be constructed
on an approximately 343-acre site
located three-fourths mile east of the
city limit of Warrenton, Georgia. The
tallest structure would be the stack,
with a maximum estimated height of
approximately 220 feet. The
construction schedule of the Proposal is
currently unknown.
A Notice of Availability of the Draft
EIS was published in the Federal
Register at 76 FR 20624, on April 13,
2011, and in local newspapers. Public
hearings on the Draft EIS were held in
the project area on May 5, 2011, and
public comments were accepted through
May 31, 2011.
In accordance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act and
its implementing regulation, ‘‘Protection
of Historic Properties’’ (36 CFR part 800)
and as part of its broad environmental
review process, RUS must take into
account the effect of the proposal on
historic properties Pursuant to 36 CFR
800.2(d)(3), RUS is using its procedures
for public involvement under NEPA to
meet its’ responsibilities to solicit and
consider the views of the public during
Section 106 review. Any party wishing
to participate more directly with RUS as
a ‘‘consulting party’’ in Section 106
review may submit a written request to
the RUS contact provided in this notice.
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Questions and comments should be
sent to RUS at the mailing or email
addresses provided in this Notice. RUS
will accept comments on the Final EIS
30 days following the publication of the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
notice of receipt of the Final EIS in the
Federal Register. Once completed, a
public notice announcing the
availability of the Record of Decision
will be published in the Federal
Register and local newspapers. Because
the Proposal may involve impacts to
wetlands, this Notice of Availability
also serves as a notice of potential
impacts to wetlands. In accordance with
Executive Order 11990, the Final EIS
includes a wetland assessment and
statement of no practicable alternatives
to proposed impacts to wetlands.
Any final action by RUS related to the
proposal will be subject to, and
contingent upon, compliance with all
relevant Federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations,
and completion of the environmental
review requirements as promulgated in
RUS’ Environmental Policies and
Procedures (7 CFR part 1794).
Nivin Elgohary,
Assistant Administrator, Electric Programs,
Rural Utilities Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review;
Comment Request
The Department of Commerce will
submit to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for clearance the
following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: National Coral Reef Monitoring
Program Survey.
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number(s): NA.
Type of Request: Regular submission
(new information collection).
Number of Respondents: 3,600.
Average Hours per Response: 30
minutes for full survey, 1 minute for
initial conversation only, with survey
not agreed to.
Burden Hours: 1,191.
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Needs and Uses: This request is for a
new information collection.
The purpose of this information
collection is to obtain information from
individuals in the seven United States
(U.S.) jurisdictions containing coral
reefs. Specifically, NOAA is seeking
information on the knowledge, attitudes
and reef use patterns, as well as
information on knowledge and attitudes
related to specific reef protection
activities. In addition, this survey will
provide for the ongoing collection of
social and economic data related to the
communities affected by coral reef
conservation programs.
The Coral Reef Conservation Program
(CRCP), developed under the authority
of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of
2000, is responsible for programs
intended to enhance the conservation of
coral reefs. NOAA intend to use the
information collected through this
survey for research purposes as well as
measuring and improving the results of
our reef protection programs. Because
many of our efforts to protect reefs rely
on education and changing attitudes
toward reef protection, the information
collected will allow CRCP staff to
ensure programs are designed
appropriately at the start, future
program evaluation efforts are as
successful as possible, and outreach
efforts are targeting the intended
recipients with useful information.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Frequency: Once every three-four
years.
Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer:
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Copies of the above information
collection proposal can be obtained by
calling or writing Diana Hynek,
Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482–0266, Department of
Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and
recommendations for the proposed
information collection should be sent
within 30 days of publication of this
notice to
OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: December 9, 2011.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief
Information Officer.
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reason of imports from the PRC of steel
cylinders. The ITC’s preliminary
determination was published in the
Federal Register on July 1, 2011.4
High Pressure Steel Cylinders From
the People’s Republic of China:
Preliminary Determination of Sales at
Less Than Fair Value
Period of Investigation
The period of investigation (‘‘POI’’) is
October 1, 2010, through March 31,
2011.5
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
International Trade Administration
Import Administration,
International Trade Administration,
Department of Commerce.
DATES: Effective Date: December 15,
2011.
SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce
(‘‘Department’’) preliminarily
determines that high pressure steel
cylinders (‘‘steel cylinders’’) from the
People’s Republic of China (‘‘PRC’’) are
being, or are likely to be, sold in the
United States at less than fair value
(‘‘LTFV’’), as provided in section 733 of
the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended
(‘‘Act’’). The estimated margins of sales
at LTFV are shown in the ‘‘Preliminary
Determination’’ section of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emeka Chukwudebe or Alan Ray, AD/
CVD Operations, Office 9, Import
Administration, International Trade
Administration, U.S. Department of
Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230;
telephone: (202) 482–0219 or (202) 482–
5403, respectively.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
AGENCY:
Initiation
On May 11, 2011, the Department
received a petition concerning imports
of steel cylinders from the PRC filed in
proper form by Norris Cylinder
Company (‘‘Petitioner’’).1
On June 8, 2011, the Department
initiated an antidumping duty (‘‘AD’’)
investigation on steel cylinders from the
PRC.2 Additionally, in the Initiation
Notice, the Department notified parties
of the application process by which
exporters and producers may obtain
separate-rate status in non-market
economy (‘‘NME’’) investigations such
as this investigation.3
On June 27, 2011, the United States
International Trade Commission (‘‘ITC’’)
issued its affirmative preliminary
determination that there is a reasonable
indication that an industry in the
United States is materially injured by
1 See Petitions for the Imposition of Antidumping
and Countervailing Duties: High Pressure Steel
Cylinders From the People’s Republic of China filed
on May 11, 2011 (‘‘Petition’’).
2 See High Pressure Steel Cylinders From the
People’s Republic of China: Initiation of
Antidumping Duty Investigation, 76 FR 33213 (June
8, 2011) (‘‘Initiation Notice’’).
3 See id., 76 FR at 33216–33217.
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Scope of the Investigation
The merchandise covered by the
scope of the investigation is seamless
steel cylinders designed for storage or
transport of compressed or liquefied gas
(‘‘high pressure steel cylinders’’). High
pressure steel cylinders are fabricated of
chrome alloy steel including, but not
limited to, chromium-molybdenum steel
or chromium magnesium steel, and have
permanently impressed into the steel,
either before or after importation, the
symbol of a U.S. Department of
Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration
(‘‘DOT’’) approved high pressure steel
cylinder manufacturer, as well as an
approved DOT type marking of DOT 3A,
3AX, 3AA, 3AAX, 3B, 3E, 3HT, 3T, or
DOT–E (followed by a specific
exemption number) in accordance with
the requirements of sections 178.36
through 178.68 of Title 49 of the Code
of Federal Regulations, or any
subsequent amendments thereof. High
pressure steel cylinders covered by the
investigation have a water capacity up
to 450 liters, and a gas capacity ranging
from 8 to 702 cubic feet, regardless of
corresponding service pressure levels
and regardless of physical dimensions,
finish or coatings.
Excluded from the scope of the
investigation are high pressure steel
cylinders manufactured to UN–ISO–
9809–1 and 2 specifications and
permanently impressed with ISO or UN
symbols. Also excluded from the
investigation are acetylene cylinders,
with or without internal porous mass,
and permanently impressed with 8A or
8AL in accordance with DOT
regulations.
Merchandise covered by the
investigation is classified in the
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the
United States (‘‘HTSUS’’) under
subheading 7311.00.00.30. Subject
merchandise may also enter under
HTSUS subheadings 7311.00.00.60 or
7311.00.00.90. Although the HTSUS
subheadings are provided for
convenience and customs purposes, the
written description of the merchandise
under the investigation is dispositive.
4 See Investigation Nos. 701–TA–480 and 731–
TA–1188; Preliminary, High Pressure Steel
Cylinders From China, 76 FR 38697 (July 1, 2011).
5 See 19 CFR 351.204(b)(1).
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
The Department of Commerce will submit to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of
information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
U.S.C. chapter 35).
Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Title: National Coral Reef Monitoring Program Survey.
OMB Control Number: None.
Form Number(s): NA.
Type of Request: Regular submission (new information collection).
Number of Respondents: 3,600.
Average Hours per Response: 30 minutes for full survey, 1 minute
for initial conversation only, with survey not agreed to.
Burden Hours: 1,191.
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Needs and Uses: This request is for a new information collection.
The purpose of this information collection is to obtain information
from individuals in the seven United States (U.S.) jurisdictions
containing coral reefs. Specifically, NOAA is seeking information on
the knowledge, attitudes and reef use patterns, as well as information
on knowledge and attitudes related to specific reef protection
activities. In addition, this survey will provide for the ongoing
collection of social and economic data related to the communities
affected by coral reef conservation programs.
The Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP), developed under the
authority of the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, is responsible
for programs intended to enhance the conservation of coral reefs. NOAA
intend to use the information collected through this survey for
research purposes as well as measuring and improving the results of our
reef protection programs. Because many of our efforts to protect reefs
rely on education and changing attitudes toward reef protection, the
information collected will allow CRCP staff to ensure programs are
designed appropriately at the start, future program evaluation efforts
are as successful as possible, and outreach efforts are targeting the
intended recipients with useful information.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Frequency: Once every three-four years.
Respondent's Obligation: Voluntary.
OMB Desk Officer: OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Copies of the above information collection proposal can be obtained
by calling or writing Diana Hynek, Departmental Paperwork Clearance
Officer, (202) 482-0266, Department of Commerce, Room 6616, 14th and
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20230 (or via the Internet at
dHynek@doc.gov).
Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information
collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice
to OIRA_Submission@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: December 9, 2011.
Gwellnar Banks,
Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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