Significant New Use Rule on a Certain Chemical Substance; Withdrawal of Significant New Use Rule, 32021-32022 [2012-12920]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 105 / Thursday, May 31, 2012 / Rules and Regulations and designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the U.S. Coast Guard. (d) Informational Broadcasts. Notifications of changes in enforcement periods and changes to the safety zone will be made through broadcast notice to mariners. Dated: May 9, 2012. James H. Whitehead, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston. [FR Doc. 2012–13160 Filed 5–30–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard 33 CFR Part 165 [Docket No. USCG–2012–0339] Safety Zones: Fireworks Displays in the Captain of the Port Columbia River Zone Coast Guard, DHS. ACTION: Notice of enforcement of regulation. AGENCY: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zones for fireworks displays in the Sector Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone from May 2012 through September 2012. This action is necessary to ensure the safety of the crews onboard the vessels displaying the fireworks, the maritime public, and all other observers. During the enforcement period for each specific safety zone, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission of the Captain of the Port Columbia River or his designated representative. DATES: The regulations in 33 CFR Part 165.1315 will be enforced as listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have questions on this notice, call or email ENS Ian McPhillips, Waterways Management Division, MSU Portland, Coast Guard; telephone 503– 240–9319, email Ian.P.McPhillips@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zone regulation in 33 CFR 165.1315 for fireworks displays in the Columbia River Captain of the Port Zone during the dates and times listed as follows: (1) Portland Rose Festival Fireworks Display, Portland, OR: May 25, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 May 30, 2012 Jkt 226001 (2) Tri-City Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Display, Columbia Park, Kennewick, WA: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (3) Cedco Inc. Fireworks Display, North Bend, OR: July 3, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (4) Astoria 4th of July Fireworks, Astoria, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (5) Oregon Food Bank Blues Festival Fireworks, Portland, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (6) Oregon Symphony Concert Fireworks Display, Portland, OR: August 30, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (7) Florence Chamber 4th of July Fireworks Display, Florence, OR: July 4, 2012 from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. (8) Oaks Park July 4th Celebration, Portland, OR: July 4, 2012 from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. (9) Rainier Days Fireworks Celebration, Rainier, OR: July 14, 2012 from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. (10) Independence Day at the Port, Ilwaco, WA: July 7, 2012 from 10 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. (11) Milwaukie Centennial Fireworks Display, Milwaukie, OR: July 28, 2012 from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. (12) Splash Aberdeen Waterfront Festival, Aberdeen, WA: July 4, 2012 from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. (13) City of Coos Bay July 4th Celebration, Coos Bay, OR: July 4, 2012 from 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. (14) Arlington Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Display, Arlington, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (15) East County 4th of July Fireworks, Gresham, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (16) Port of Cascade Locks July 4th Fireworks Display, Cascade Locks, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (17) Astoria Regatta Association Fireworks Display, Astoria, OR: August 11, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (18) City of Washougal July 4th Fireworks Display, Washougal, WA: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (19) City of St. Helens 4th of July Fireworks Display, St. Helens, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (20) Waverly Country Club 4th of July Fireworks Display, Milwaukie, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (21) Booming Bay Fireworks, Westport, WA: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 until 11:30 p.m. (22) Hood River 4th of July, Hood River, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. (23) Rufus 4th of July Fireworks, Rufus, OR: July 4, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. until 11:30 p.m. PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 32021 Under the provisions of 33 CFR part 165.1315 and 33 CFR part 165 subparts C, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the safety zones without permission of the Captain of the Port Columbia River or his designated representative. See 33 CFR 165.1315 and 33 CFR 165 Subparts C for additional information and prohibitions. Persons or vessels wishing to enter the safety zones may request permission to do so from the Captain of the Port Columbia River or his designated representative via VHF Channel 16 or 13. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local enforcement agencies in enforcing this regulation. This notice is issued under authority of 33 CFR 165.1315 and 5 U.S.C. 552(a). In addition to this notice in the Federal Register, the Coast Guard will provide the maritime community with notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners. Dated: May 3, 2012. B.C. Jones, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Columbia River. [FR Doc. 2012–13032 Filed 5–30–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9110–04–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 9 and 721 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2011–0942; FRL–9350–3] RIN 2070–AB27 Significant New Use Rule on a Certain Chemical Substance; Withdrawal of Significant New Use Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of final rule. AGENCY: EPA is withdrawing a significant new use rule (SNUR) promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for a chemical substance identified generically as C15 olefins, which was the subject of premanufacture notice (PMN) P–11–511. EPA published this SNUR using direct final rulemaking procedures. EPA received a notice of intent to submit adverse comments on the rule. Therefore, the Agency is withdrawing this SNUR, as required under the expedited SNUR rulemaking process. EPA intends to publish a proposed SNUR for the chemical substance under separate notice and comment procedures. DATES: This final rule is effective June 4, 2012. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31MYR1.SGM 31MYR1 32022 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 105 / Thursday, May 31, 2012 / Rules and Regulations For technical information contact: Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: (202) 564–9232; email address: moss.kenneth@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA–Hotline, ABVI–Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA– Hotline@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Does this action apply to me? A list of potentially affected entities is provided in the Federal Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296) (FRL–9333– 3). If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with RULES1 II. What rule is being withdrawn? In the Federal Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296), EPA issued several direct final SNURs, including a SNUR for the chemical substance that is the subject of this withdrawal. These direct final rules were issued pursuant to the procedures in 40 CFR part 721, subpart D. In accordance with § 721.160(c)(3)(ii), EPA is withdrawing the rule issued for a chemical substance identified generically as C15 olefins, which was the subject of PMN P–11–511, because the Agency received a notice of intent to submit adverse comments. EPA intends to publish a proposed SNUR for this chemical substance under separate notice and comment procedures. For further information regarding EPA’s expedited process for issuing SNURs, interested parties are directed to 40 CFR part 721, subpart D, and the Federal Register of July 27, 1989 (54 FR 31314). The record for the direct final SNUR for this chemical substance that is being withdrawn was established at EPA–HQ–OPPT–2011–0942. That record includes information considered by the Agency in developing this rule and the notice of intent to submit adverse comments. III. How do I access the docket? To access the electronic docket, please go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions to access docket ID number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2011–0942. Additional information about the Docket Facility is provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296). If you have questions, consult VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 May 30, 2012 Jkt 226001 the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews This final rule revokes or eliminates an existing regulatory requirement and does not contain any new or amended requirements. As such, the Agency has determined that this withdrawal will not have any adverse impacts, economic or otherwise. The statutory and executive order review requirements applicable to the direct final rule were discussed in the Federal Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296). Those review requirements do not apply to this action because it is a withdrawal and does not contain any new or amended requirements. V. Congressional Review Act The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. This rule is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 9 Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 40 CFR Part 721 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: May 18, 2012. Maria J. Doa, Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics. Therefore, 40 CFR parts 9 and 721 are amended as follows: PART 9—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136–136y; 15 U.S.C. 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2601–2671; 21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 9701; 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1318, 1321, 1326, 1330, 1342, 1344, 1345 (d) and (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975 Comp. p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 300f, 300g, 300g–1, 300g–2, 300g–3, 300g–4, 300g–5, 300g–6, 300j–1, 300j–2, 300j–3, 300j–4, 300j–9, 1857 et seq., PO 00000 Frm 00048 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 6901–6992k, 7401–7671q, 7542, 9601–9657, 11023, 11048. 2. The table in § 9.1 is amended by removing under the undesignated center heading ‘‘Significant New Uses of Chemical Substances’’ § 721.10291. ■ PART 721—[AMENDED] 3. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c). § 721.10291 ■ [Removed] 4. Remove § 721.10291. [FR Doc. 2012–12920 Filed 5–30–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 62 [EPA–R05–OAR–2012–0312; FRL–9679–6] Direct Final Negative Declaration and Withdrawal of Large Municipal Waste Combustors State Plan for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Direct final rule. AGENCY: EPA is taking direct final action to approve Illinois’ negative declaration and request for EPA withdrawal of its 111(d)/129 State Plan to control air pollutants from ‘‘Large Municipal Waste Combustors’’ (LMWC). DATES: This direct final rule will be effective July 30, 2012, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 2, 2012. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– OAR–2012–0312, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: nash.carlton@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (312) 692–2543. 4. Mail: Carlton T. Nash, Chief, Toxics and Global Atmosphere Section, Air Toxics and Assessment Branch (AT– 18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Carlton T. Nash, Chief, Toxics and Global Atmosphere Section, Air Toxics and Assessment Branch (AT–18J), U.S. Environmental SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31MYR1.SGM 31MYR1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 105 (Thursday, May 31, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 32021-32022]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-12920]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 9 and 721

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0942; FRL-9350-3]
RIN 2070-AB27


Significant New Use Rule on a Certain Chemical Substance; 
Withdrawal of Significant New Use Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is withdrawing a significant new use rule (SNUR) 
promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for a 
chemical substance identified generically as C15 olefins, which was the 
subject of premanufacture notice (PMN) P-11-511. EPA published this 
SNUR using direct final rulemaking procedures. EPA received a notice of 
intent to submit adverse comments on the rule. Therefore, the Agency is 
withdrawing this SNUR, as required under the expedited SNUR rulemaking 
process. EPA intends to publish a proposed SNUR for the chemical 
substance under separate notice and comment procedures.

DATES: This final rule is effective June 4, 2012.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: 
Kenneth Moss, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution 
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 
(202) 564-9232; email address: moss.kenneth@epa.gov.
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Does this action apply to me?

    A list of potentially affected entities is provided in the Federal 
Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296) (FRL-9333-3). If you have 
questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular 
entity, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT.

II. What rule is being withdrawn?

    In the Federal Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296), EPA issued 
several direct final SNURs, including a SNUR for the chemical substance 
that is the subject of this withdrawal. These direct final rules were 
issued pursuant to the procedures in 40 CFR part 721, subpart D. In 
accordance with Sec.  721.160(c)(3)(ii), EPA is withdrawing the rule 
issued for a chemical substance identified generically as C15 olefins, 
which was the subject of PMN P-11-511, because the Agency received a 
notice of intent to submit adverse comments. EPA intends to publish a 
proposed SNUR for this chemical substance under separate notice and 
comment procedures.
    For further information regarding EPA's expedited process for 
issuing SNURs, interested parties are directed to 40 CFR part 721, 
subpart D, and the Federal Register of July 27, 1989 (54 FR 31314). The 
record for the direct final SNUR for this chemical substance that is 
being withdrawn was established at EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0942. That record 
includes information considered by the Agency in developing this rule 
and the notice of intent to submit adverse comments.

III. How do I access the docket?

    To access the electronic docket, please go to https://www.regulations.gov and follow the online instructions to access docket 
ID number EPA-HQ-OPPT-2011-0942. Additional information about the 
Docket Facility is provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register of 
April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296). If you have questions, consult the 
technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This final rule revokes or eliminates an existing regulatory 
requirement and does not contain any new or amended requirements. As 
such, the Agency has determined that this withdrawal will not have any 
adverse impacts, economic or otherwise. The statutory and executive 
order review requirements applicable to the direct final rule were 
discussed in the Federal Register of April 4, 2012 (77 FR 20296). Those 
review requirements do not apply to this action because it is a 
withdrawal and does not contain any new or amended requirements.

V. Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report to each House of the Congress and 
the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report 
containing this rule and other required information to the U.S. Senate, 
the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the 
United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. 
This rule is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 9

    Environmental protection, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

40 CFR Part 721

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Hazardous substances, 
Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: May 18, 2012.
Maria J. Doa,
Director, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and 
Toxics.

    Therefore, 40 CFR parts 9 and 721 are amended as follows:

PART 9--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 9 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  7 U.S.C. 135 et seq., 136-136y; 15 U.S.C. 2001, 
2003, 2005, 2006, 2601-2671; 21 U.S.C. 331j, 346a, 348; 31 U.S.C. 
9701; 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq., 1311, 1313d, 1314, 1318, 1321, 1326, 
1330, 1342, 1344, 1345 (d) and (e), 1361; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 
CFR, 1971-1975 Comp. p. 973; 42 U.S.C. 241, 242b, 243, 246, 300f, 
300g, 300g-1, 300g-2, 300g-3, 300g-4, 300g-5, 300g-6, 300j-1, 300j-
2, 300j-3, 300j-4, 300j-9, 1857 et seq., 6901-6992k, 7401-7671q, 
7542, 9601-9657, 11023, 11048.



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2. The table in Sec.  [emsp14]9.1 is amended by removing under the 
undesignated center heading ``Significant New Uses of Chemical 
Substances'' Sec.  [emsp14]721.10291.

PART 721--[AMENDED]

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3. The authority citation for part 721 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2604, 2607, and 2625(c).


Sec.  [emsp14]721.10291  [Removed]

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4. Remove Sec.  [emsp14]721.10291.

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