National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology; Meeting, 2719-2720 [2012-975]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2012 / Notices f. Location: The existing Don Grant Hydroelectric Project is located at river mile 19.5 on South Chickamauga Creek, in Graysville, Catoosa County, Georgia. g. Filed Pursuant to: Section 23(b)(1) of the Federal Power Act, 16 U.S.C. 817(b). h. Applicant Contact: Don Grant, 6826 Conner Lane, Chattanooga, TN 37421; telephone: (423) 903–2206; Fax: (706) 937–3999; email: www.dongrantco@aol.com. i. FERC Contact: Any questions on this notice should be addressed to Henry Ecton, telephone: (202) 502– 8768, or email address: henry.ecton@ferc.gov. j. Deadline for filing comments, protests, and/or motions: February 10, 2012. All documents should be filed electronically via the Internet. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a)(1)(iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s web site at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ efiling.asp. If unable to be filed electronically, documents may be paperfiled. To paper-file, an original and seven copies should be filed with: Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE., Washington, DC 20426. Commenters can submit brief comments up to 6,000 characters, without prior registration, using the eComment system at https:// www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ ecomment.asp. Please include the docket number (DI12–2–000) on any comments, protests, and/or motions filed. k. Description of Project: The existing run-of-river Don Grant Hydroelectric Project consists of: (1) An existing 158foot-long, 8-foot-high high-rock-laid dam with a small reservoir; (2) a 11-foot wide by 12.5-foot-long powerhouse, attached to a residence, containing a 37.5 kW Leffel turbine/generator; (3) a tailrace releasing water into South Chickamauga Creek; (4) a 37-foot-long transmission line; and (5) appurtenant facilities. When a Petition for Declaratory Order is filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Federal Power Act requires the Commission to investigate and determine if the interests of interstate or foreign commerce would be affected by the proposed project. The Commission also determines whether or not the project: (1) Would be located on a navigable waterway; (2) would occupy or affect public lands or reservations of the United States; (3) would utilize surplus water or water power from a government dam; or (4) if applicable, has involved or would involve any VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Jan 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 construction subsequent to 1935 that may have increased or would increase the project’s head or generating capacity, or have otherwise significantly modified the project’s pre-1935 design or operation. l. Locations of the Application: Copies of this filing are on file with the Commission and are available for public inspection. This filing may be viewed on the web at https://www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. You may also register online at https://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ esubscription.asp to be notified via email of new filings and issuances related to this or other pending projects. For assistance, please contact FERC Online Support at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or tollfree at (866) 208–3676, or TTY, contact (202) 502–8659. A copy is also available for inspection and reproduction at the address in item (h) above. m. Individuals desiring to be included on the Commission’s mailing list should so indicate by writing to the Secretary of the Commission. n. Comments, Protests, or Motions to Intervene—Anyone may submit comments, a protest, or a motion to intervene in accordance with the requirements of Rules of Practice and Procedure, 18 CFR 385.210, .211, .214. In determining the appropriate action to take, the Commission will consider all protests or other comments filed, but only those who file a motion to intervene in accordance with the Commission’s Rules may become a party to the proceeding. Any comments, protests, or motions to intervene must be received on or before the specified comment date for the particular application. o. Filing and Service of Responsive Documents—Any filings must bear in all capital letters the title ‘‘COMMENTS’’, ‘‘PROTESTS’’, AND/OR ‘‘MOTIONS TO INTERVENE’’, as applicable, and the Docket Number of the particular application to which the filing refers. A copy of any motion to intervene must also be served upon each representative of the Applicant specified in the particular application. p. Agency Comments—Federal, state, and local agencies are invited to file comments on the described application. A copy of the application may be obtained by agencies directly from the Applicant. If an agency does not file comments within the time specified for filing comments, it will be presumed to have no comments. One copy of an agency’s comments must also be sent to the Applicant’s representatives. PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2719 Dated: January 11, 2012. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–905 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9619–3] Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee; Charter Renewal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Charter for the Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (FRRCC) will be renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.2. The purpose of the FRRCC is to provide advice to the Administrator of EPA on environmental issues and policies that are of importance to agriculture and rural communities. It is determined that the FRRCC is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. Inquiries may be directed to Alicia Kaiser, U.S. EPA, (mail code 1101–A), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, telephone (202) 564–7273, or kaiser.alicia@epa.gov. Dated: January 4, 2012. Lawrence Elworth, Agricultural Counselor to the Administrator. [FR Doc. 2012–974 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9619–2] National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology; Meeting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. AGENCY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, EPA gives notice of a public meeting of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental policy, technology, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1 2720 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 12 / Thursday, January 19, 2012 / Notices and management issues. NACEPT members represent academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, and local, state, and tribal governments. The purpose of this meeting is to begin developing recommendations to the Administrator regarding actions that EPA can take in response to the National Academy of Sciences Report on ‘‘Incorporating Sustainability in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.’’ A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/ ofacmo/nacept/cal-nacept.htm. DATES: NACEPT will hold a two-day public meeting on Monday, February 13, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EST) and Tuesday, February 14, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST). ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the EPA Potomac Yard Conference Center, One Potomac Yard, 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Joyce, Acting Designated Federal Officer, joyce.mark@epa.gov, (202) 564– 2130, U.S. EPA, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Management and Outreach (1601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or to provide written comments to NACEPT should be sent to Eugene Green at green.eugene@ epa.gov by Monday, February 6, 2012. The meeting is open to the public, with limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public wishing to attend should contact Eugene Green at green.eugene@epa.gov or (202) 564–2432 by February 6, 2012. Meeting Access: Information regarding accessibility and/or accommodations for individuals with disabilities, should be directed to Eugene Green at the email address or phone number listed above. To ensure adequate time for processing, please make requests for accommodations at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Dated: January 4, 2012. Mark Joyce, Acting Designated Federal Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–975 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9612–1] Proposed Agreement and Covenant Not To Sue for the Colville Post & Poles Superfund Site, Stevens County, WA AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:21 Jan 18, 2012 Jkt 226001 Notice of proposed agreement; request for public comment. ACTION: In accordance with 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) of a proposed ability to pay administrative settlement agreement pursuant to Section 122(h) of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9622(h). This settlement agreement is with Colville Post & Poles, Inc. and Eugene Spring (‘‘Settling Parties’’) to recover response costs that EPA incurred conducting a response action at the Colville Post & Poles, Inc. Site, near Colville, Washington. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, the Settling Parties agree to pay EPA $5,000 and all proceeds from the sale of the property at the Site, and to impose restrictions on the use of the property by executing and recording an environmental covenant. In exchange for this consideration, the proposed Agreement contains the United States covenant not to sue, subject to certain reservations set forth in the Agreement, provides protection from third-party law suits for contribution, and will, in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, release the Federal lien currently on the property. DATES: Comments must be submitted by February 20, 2012. EPA and the Department of Justice will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw the Agreement if comments received or any other information indicates that such action is appropriate. ADDRESSES: The proposed agreement is available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10 Office, located at 1200 Sixth Avenue, in Seattle, Washington 98101. A copy of the proposed Agreement may be obtained from Carol Kennedy, Regional Hearing Clerk, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Mail Code ORC–158, Seattle, Washington 98101; (206) 553–0242. Comments should refer to the Colville Post & Poles Superfund Site, Stevens County, Washington, and should be addressed to Jennifer G. MacDonald, Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, Washington 98101; fax: (206) 553–1762; email: MacDonald.Jennifer@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer G. MacDonald, Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10, 1200 SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle, Washington 98101; phone: (206) 553– 8311. Dated: December 16, 2011. Daniel D. Opalski, Director, Office of Environmental Cleanup, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2012–976 Filed 1–18–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and Request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3502– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection(s). 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 estimates; (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 OMB 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. SUMMARY: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before February 21, 2012. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should DATES: E:\FR\FM\19JAN1.SGM 19JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 12 (Thursday, January 19, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2719-2720]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-975]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9619-2]


National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and 
Technology; Meeting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, 
EPA gives notice of a public meeting of the National Advisory Council 
for Environmental Policy and Technology (NACEPT). NACEPT provides 
advice to the EPA Administrator on a broad range of environmental 
policy, technology,

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and management issues. NACEPT members represent academia, industry, 
non-governmental organizations, and local, state, and tribal 
governments. The purpose of this meeting is to begin developing 
recommendations to the Administrator regarding actions that EPA can 
take in response to the National Academy of Sciences Report on 
``Incorporating Sustainability in the U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency.'' A copy of the agenda for the meeting will be posted at https://www.epa.gov/ofacmo/nacept/cal-nacept.htm.

DATES: NACEPT will hold a two-day public meeting on Monday, February 
13, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (EST) and Tuesday, February 14, 
2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the EPA Potomac Yard Conference 
Center, One Potomac Yard, 2777 S. Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Joyce, Acting Designated Federal 
Officer, joyce.mark@epa.gov, (202) 564-2130, U.S. EPA, Office of 
Federal Advisory Committee Management and Outreach (1601M), 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Requests to make oral comments or to provide 
written comments to NACEPT should be sent to Eugene Green at 
green.eugene@epa.gov by Monday, February 6, 2012. The meeting is open 
to the public, with limited seating available on a first-come, first-
served basis. Members of the public wishing to attend should contact 
Eugene Green at green.eugene@epa.gov or (202) 564-2432 by February 6, 
2012.
    Meeting Access: Information regarding accessibility and/or 
accommodations for individuals with disabilities, should be directed to 
Eugene Green at the email address or phone number listed above. To 
ensure adequate time for processing, please make requests for 
accommodations at least 10 days prior to the meeting.

    Dated: January 4, 2012.
Mark Joyce,
Acting Designated Federal Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-975 Filed 1-18-12; 8:45 am]
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