Comment Deadline Extended for Public Notice Seeking Updated Information and Comment on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations, 72294-72295 [2012-29357]

Download as PDF 72294 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 5, 2012 / Proposed Rules tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with measures related to prong 3 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i); specifically, the PM2.5 PSD Increment-SILs-SMC Rule (only as it relates to PM2.5 increments). In this letter, Tennessee described how the State has already scheduled a public hearing/comment period and anticipates providing a final version as soon as possible after the public hearing to be scheduled on or before December 4, 2012. Consistent with section 110(k)(4) of the Act, EPA is relying upon this commitment by Tennessee to address the PM2.5 PSD Increment-SILs-SMC Rule (only as it relates to PM2.5 increments) as the basis for conditionally approving Tennessee’s infrastructure SIP as it relates to prong 3 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i). If Tennessee fails to submit these revisions within one year from the date of conditional approval, today’s proposed conditional approval will automatically become a disapproval on that date and EPA will issue a finding of disapproval. EPA is not required to propose the finding of disapproval. If the conditional approval is converted to a disapproval, the final disapproval triggers the Federal Implementation Plan requirement under section 110(c). However, if the State meets its commitment within the applicable timeframe, the conditionally approved submission will remain a part of the SIP until EPA takes final action approving or disapproving the new submittal. Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee have, or will have pending the commitments described above, demonstrated that major sources in each state are subject to PSD permitting program to comply with the prong 3 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) of the CAA for the PM2.5 NAAQS. Therefore EPA has made the preliminary determination to conditionally approve that Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee’s SIP and practices are adequate for insuring compliance with the applicable PSD requirements relating to interstate transport pollution for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. IV. Proposed Action As described above, EPA is proposing to conditionally approve the Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee infrastructure SIP submissions as addressing prong 3 of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) of the CAA for both the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. Specifically, EPA is proposing to conditionally approve the portion of the States’ infrastructure SIP section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) submissions as they relate to provisions prohibiting emissions that interfere with any other state’s required measures to prevent VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:40 Dec 04, 2012 Jkt 229001 significant deterioration of its air quality because they are consistent with section 110 of the CAA. V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable federal regulations. See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this proposed action merely approves state law as meeting federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this proposed action: • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and • Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country, and EPA notes that it will not PO 00000 Frm 00050 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: November 21, 2012. A. Stanley Meiburg, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2012–29370 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 60 and 63 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0234; EPA–HQ–OAR– 2011–0044; FRL–9733–2] RIN 2060–AR62 Reconsideration of Certain New Source and Startup/Shutdown Issues: National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants From Coaland Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-CommercialInstitutional, and Small IndustrialCommercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units Correction Proposed rule document 2012–28729, appearing on pages 71323–71344 in the issue of Friday, November 30, 2012, should have appeared in the Proposed Rules section of the issue. [FR Doc. C1–2012–28729 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 20 [WT Docket No. 10–254; DA 12–1898] Comment Deadline Extended for Public Notice Seeking Updated Information and Comment on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05DEP1.SGM 05DEP1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 234 / Wednesday, December 5, 2012 / Proposed Rules (Bureau) extends the time within which to file comments on the Public Notice seeking updated information and comment on review of hearing aid compatibility regulations. DATES: Comments are due on or before January 7, 2013. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 10–254, by any of the following methods: • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418–0530 or TTY: 202– 418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Flynn, Spectrum & Competition Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, (202) 418– 0612 or by email Jennifer.Flynn@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission’s Public Notice in WT Docket No. 10–254, DA 12–1898, released November 27, 2012. The full text of the Public Notice is available for public inspection and copying during business hours in the FCC’s Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–A257, Washington, DC 20554. Copies may be purchased from the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), 445 12th Street SW., Room CY–B402, Washington, DC 20554, 202–488–5300 or 800–378–3160 (voice), 202–488–5562 (TTY), 202–488–5563 (fax), or you may contact BCPI at its Web site: https:// www.BCPIWEB.com. When ordering documents from BCPI, please provide the appropriate FCC document number, for example, DA 12–1745. The Comment Deadline Extended for Updated Information and Comment Sought on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility Regulations Public Notice is available on the Internet at the Commission’s Web site at https:// www.fcc.gov/document/hearing-aidcompatibility-review-additionalcomments-sought and related documents are also available by using the search function for WT Docket No. 10–254 on the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) Web page at https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. To VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:40 Dec 04, 2012 Jkt 229001 request information in accessible formats (computer diskettes, large print, audio recording, and Braille), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the FCC’s Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice) or 202–418–0432 (TTY). Summary 1. On November 1, 2012, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau released a Public Notice in which it sought updated comment in its ongoing review of the wireless hearing aid compatibility rules (WT Docket No. 10–254, DA 12– 1745). The Public Notice set the deadline for filing comments at 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register, which occurred on November 26, 2012 (77 FR 70407). Accordingly, the deadline for filing comments was set at December 26, 2012. 2. On its own motion, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau grants an extension of time within which to file comments. The Bureau notes that requests for extensions of time are not routinely granted. 47 CFR 1.46(a). Given the proximity of the filing deadline to a federal holiday, as well as the desire to encourage thoughtful consideration of the important issues raised in this proceeding, the Bureau believes that a grant of additional time within which to file comments will help to facilitate careful and deliberate consideration of these matters. Therefore, the Bureau grants to all parties an extension of the comment filing deadline until January 7, 2013. Procedural Matters 3. Pursuant to §§ 1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission’s Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998). • Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. • Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or rulemaking number. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 72295 (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission. • All hand-delivered or messengerdelivered paper filings for the Commission’s Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. • Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. • U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 20554. One copy of each pleading must be delivered electronically, by email or facsimile, or if delivered as paper copy, by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (according to the procedures set forth above for paper filings), to the Commission’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM or (202) 488– 5563 (facsimile). Federal Communications Commission. Jane E. Jackson, Associate Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. [FR Doc. 2012–29357 Filed 12–4–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 76 [MB Docket No. 12–68; DA 12–1871] Revision of the Commission’s Program Access Rules Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment and reply comment period. AGENCY: The Media Bureau extends the deadline for filing comments and reply comments on the Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (‘‘FNPRM’’) in this proceeding which was published in the Federal Register on October 31, 2012. The extension will provide commenters with sufficient time to prepare comments and reply comments in response to the FNPRM. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05DEP1.SGM 05DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 234 (Wednesday, December 5, 2012)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 72294-72295]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

47 CFR Part 20

[WT Docket No. 10-254; DA 12-1898]


Comment Deadline Extended for Public Notice Seeking Updated 
Information and Comment on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility 
Regulations

AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: In this document, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau

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(Bureau) extends the time within which to file comments on the Public 
Notice seeking updated information and comment on review of hearing aid 
compatibility regulations.

DATES: Comments are due on or before January 7, 2013.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WT Docket No. 10-254, 
by any of the following methods:
     Federal Communications Commission's Web Site: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Follow the instructions for submitting 
comments.
     Mail.
     People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request 
reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language 
interpreters, CART, etc.) by email: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202-418-
0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432.
    For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional 
information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Flynn, Spectrum & Competition 
Policy Division, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, (202) 418-0612 or 
by email Jennifer.Flynn@fcc.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a summary of the Commission's Public 
Notice in WT Docket No. 10-254, DA 12-1898, released November 27, 2012. 
The full text of the Public Notice is available for public inspection 
and copying during business hours in the FCC's Reference Information 
Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street SW., Room CY-A257, Washington, DC 
20554. Copies may be purchased from the Commission's duplicating 
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), 445 12th Street SW., 
Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554, 202-488-5300 or 800-378-3160 
(voice), 202-488-5562 (TTY), 202-488-5563 (fax), or you may contact 
BCPI at its Web site: https://www.BCPIWEB.com. When ordering documents 
from BCPI, please provide the appropriate FCC document number, for 
example, DA 12-1745. The Comment Deadline Extended for Updated 
Information and Comment Sought on Review of Hearing Aid Compatibility 
Regulations Public Notice is available on the Internet at the 
Commission's Web site at https://www.fcc.gov/document/hearing-aid-compatibility-review-additional-comments-sought and related documents 
are also available by using the search function for WT Docket No. 10-
254 on the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System (ECFS) Web 
page at https://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/. To request information in accessible 
formats (computer diskettes, large print, audio recording, and 
Braille), send an email to fcc504@fcc.gov or call the FCC's Consumer 
and Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202-418-0530 (voice) or 202-418-0432 
(TTY).

Summary

    1. On November 1, 2012, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau 
released a Public Notice in which it sought updated comment in its 
ongoing review of the wireless hearing aid compatibility rules (WT 
Docket No. 10-254, DA 12-1745). The Public Notice set the deadline for 
filing comments at 30 days after its publication in the Federal 
Register, which occurred on November 26, 2012 (77 FR 70407). 
Accordingly, the deadline for filing comments was set at December 26, 
2012.
    2. On its own motion, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau grants 
an extension of time within which to file comments. The Bureau notes 
that requests for extensions of time are not routinely granted. 47 CFR 
1.46(a). Given the proximity of the filing deadline to a federal 
holiday, as well as the desire to encourage thoughtful consideration of 
the important issues raised in this proceeding, the Bureau believes 
that a grant of additional time within which to file comments will help 
to facilitate careful and deliberate consideration of these matters. 
Therefore, the Bureau grants to all parties an extension of the comment 
filing deadline until January 7, 2013.

Procedural Matters

    3. Pursuant to Sec. Sec.  1.415 and 1.419 of the Commission's 
rules, 47 CFR 1.415, 1.419, interested parties may file comments and 
reply comments on or before the dates indicated on the first page of 
this document. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic 
Comment Filing System (ECFS). See Electronic Filing of Documents in 
Rulemaking Proceedings, 63 FR 24121 (1998).
     Electronic Filers: Comments may be filed electronically 
using the Internet by accessing the ECFS: https://fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/.
     Paper Filers: Parties who choose to file by paper must 
file an original and four copies of each filing. If more than one 
docket or rulemaking number appears in the caption of this proceeding, 
filers must submit two additional copies for each additional docket or 
rulemaking number.
    Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial 
overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service 
mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. 
Postal Service mail). All filings must be addressed to the Commission's 
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission.
     All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings 
for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Suite 
110, Washington, DC 20002. The filing hours at this location are 8:00 
a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber 
bands or fasteners. Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering 
the building.
     Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service 
Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton 
Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
     U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and 
Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 
DC 20554.
    One copy of each pleading must be delivered electronically, by 
email or facsimile, or if delivered as paper copy, by hand or messenger 
delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or 
overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (according to the procedures set 
forth above for paper filings), to the Commission's duplicating 
contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc., at FCC@BCPIWEB.COM or (202) 
488-5563 (facsimile).

Federal Communications Commission.
Jane E. Jackson,
Associate Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau.
[FR Doc. 2012-29357 Filed 12-4-12; 8:45 am]
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