Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2015, Deadline Extension, 48153 [2012-19788]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 156 / Monday, August 13, 2012 / Notices ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2012–0375, FRL–9715–7] Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2015, Deadline Extension Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Extension to submittal date for applications. AGENCY: On May 17, 2012, the EPA published a notice in the Federal Register requesting applications for the Critical Use Exemption from the phaseout of methyl bromide for 2015. On August 3, 2012, EPA received a letter from methyl bromide stakeholders requesting an extension to the August 15, 2012 deadline for submitting Critical Use Exemption applications. The letter requested a deadline of August 29, 2012. The letter explained that additional time is needed by the stakeholders to complete their Critical Use Exemption applications, citing recent industry involvement with associated international meetings as impeding their ability to devote adequate time to the application process. EPA believes that the requested extension is reasonable, and is granting the extension to all applicants. Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2015 are now due to the agency on or before August 29, 2012. A copy of the August 3, 2012 letter to the agency is available in the EPA Docket. SUMMARY: mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 16:29 Aug 10, 2012 Jkt 226001 [FR Doc. 2012–19788 Filed 8–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. EPA encourages users to submit their applications electronically to Jeremy Arling, Stratospheric Protection Division, at arling.jeremy@epa.gov. If the application is submitted electronically, applicants must fax a signed copy of Worksheet 1 to 202–343–9055 by the application deadline. Applications for the methyl bromide critical use exemption can also be submitted by U.S. mail to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Stratospheric Protection Division, Attention Methyl Bromide Team, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460 or by courier delivery to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Stratospheric Protection Division, Attention Methyl Bromide Review VerDate Mar<15>2010 Sarah Dunham, Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs. AGENCY: Applications for the 2015 Critical Use Exemption must be postmarked on or before August 29, 2012. DATES: ADDRESSES: Team, 1310 L St. NW., Room 1047E, Washington, DC 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General Information: U.S. EPA Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline, 1–800–296–1996; also https:// www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr. Technical Information: Bill Chism, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs (7503P), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, 703–308–8136. Email: chism.bill@epa.gov. Regulatory Information: Jeremy Arling, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Stratospheric Protection Division (6205J), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, 202– 343–9055. Email: arling.jeremy@epa.gov. EPA Docket: The docket can be accessed at the https:// www.regulations.gov site. To obtain copies of materials in hard copy, please email the EPA Docket Center: a-and-rdocket@epa.gov. The Docket ID No. for Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2015 is: EPA–HQ–OAR–2012–0375. In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council (CSRIC) will hold its fifth meeting. The CSRIC will vote on recommendations from several Working Groups and receive progress reports from the remaining Working Groups. DATES: September 12, 2012. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305 (Commission Meeting Room), 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffery Goldthorp, Designated Federal Officer, (202) 418–1096 (voice) or jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov (email); or Lauren Kravetz, Deputy Designated SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 48153 Federal Officer, (202) 418–7944 (voice) or lauren.kravetz@fcc.gov (email). The meeting will be held on September 12, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Commission Meeting Room of the Federal Communications Commission, Room TW–C305, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. The CSRIC. The CSRIC is a Federal Advisory Committee that will provide recommendations to the FCC regarding best practices and actions the FCC can take to ensure the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications systems. On March 19, 2011, the FCC, pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, renewed the charter for the CSRIC for a period of two years through March 18, 2013. Working Groups are described in more detail at https://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/ communications-security-reliabilityand-interoperability-council-iii. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The Commission will provide audio and/or video coverage of the meeting over the Internet from the FCC’s Web page at https://www.fcc.gov/ live. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to Jeffery Goldthorp, CSRIC Designated Federal Officer, by email to jeffery.goldthorp@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail to Jeffery Goldthorp, Associate Bureau Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Room 7–A325, Washington, DC 20554. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (tty). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include a way the FCC can contact you if it needs more information. Please allow at least five days’ advance notice; last-minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2012–19728 Filed 8–10–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P E:\FR\FM\13AUN1.SGM 13AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 156 (Monday, August 13, 2012)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0375, FRL-9715-7]


Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Methyl Bromide 
Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2015, Deadline Extension

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension to submittal date for applications.

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SUMMARY: On May 17, 2012, the EPA published a notice in the Federal 
Register requesting applications for the Critical Use Exemption from 
the phaseout of methyl bromide for 2015. On August 3, 2012, EPA 
received a letter from methyl bromide stakeholders requesting an 
extension to the August 15, 2012 deadline for submitting Critical Use 
Exemption applications. The letter requested a deadline of August 29, 
2012. The letter explained that additional time is needed by the 
stakeholders to complete their Critical Use Exemption applications, 
citing recent industry involvement with associated international 
meetings as impeding their ability to devote adequate time to the 
application process. EPA believes that the requested extension is 
reasonable, and is granting the extension to all applicants. Critical 
Use Exemption Applications for 2015 are now due to the agency on or 
before August 29, 2012. A copy of the August 3, 2012 letter to the 
agency is available in the EPA Docket.

DATES: Applications for the 2015 Critical Use Exemption must be 
postmarked on or before August 29, 2012.

ADDRESSES: EPA encourages users to submit their applications 
electronically to Jeremy Arling, Stratospheric Protection Division, at 
arling.jeremy@epa.gov. If the application is submitted electronically, 
applicants must fax a signed copy of Worksheet 1 to 202-343-9055 by the 
application deadline. Applications for the methyl bromide critical use 
exemption can also be submitted by U.S. mail to: U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, Stratospheric 
Protection Division, Attention Methyl Bromide Team, Mail Code 6205J, 
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460 or by courier delivery 
to: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air and Radiation, 
Stratospheric Protection Division, Attention Methyl Bromide Review 
Team, 1310 L St. NW., Room 1047E, Washington, DC 20005.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: General Information: U.S. EPA 
Stratospheric Ozone Information Hotline, 1-800-296-1996; also https://www.epa.gov/ozone/mbr.
    Technical Information: Bill Chism, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, Office of Pesticide Programs (7503P), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. 
NW., Washington, DC 20460, 703-308-8136. Email: chism.bill@epa.gov.
    Regulatory Information: Jeremy Arling, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Stratospheric Protection Division (6205J), 1200 
Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, 202-343-9055. Email: 
arling.jeremy@epa.gov.
    EPA Docket: The docket can be accessed at the https://www.regulations.gov site. To obtain copies of materials in hard copy, 
please email the EPA Docket Center: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov. The Docket 
ID No. for Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2015 is: EPA-HQ-OAR-
2012-0375.

Sarah Dunham,
Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs.
[FR Doc. 2012-19788 Filed 8-10-12; 8:45 am]
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