Notice of Withdrawal, 6705 [2015-02175]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 25 / Friday, February 6, 2015 / Notices e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. Abstract: The EPA uses contractors to perform services throughout the nation in response to environmental emergencies involving the release, or threatened release, of oil, radioactive materials or hazardous chemicals that may potentially affect communities and the surrounding environment. Contractors responding to any of these types of incidents may be responsible for testing their employees for the use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), and any other controlled substances. The testing for drugs must be completed prior to contract employee performance in accordance with Title 5 CFR Administrative Personnel 731.104 Appointments Subject to Investigation, 732.201 Sensitivity Level Designations and Investigative Requirements, and 736.102 Notice to Investigative Sources. The contractor shall maintain records associated with all drug tests. Form numbers: None. Respondents/affected entities: Private contractors. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Required to obtain a benefit per Title 5 CFR Administrative Personnel 731.104 Appointments Subject to Investigation, 732.201 Sensitivity Level Designations and Investigative Requirements and 736.102 Notice to Investigative Sources. Estimated number of respondents: 450. Frequency of response: Annual. Total estimated burden: 1,013 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: $102,870 (per year), includes $0 annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in estimates: There is no change in the hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Dated: January 28, 2015. John R. Bashista, Director, Office of Acquisition Management. [FR Doc. 2015–02457 Filed 2–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers [EPA–HQ–OW–2013–0820; 9922–59–OW] Notice of Withdrawal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice. AGENCIES: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army (Army) are announcing the withdrawal of an interpretive document addressing the exemption from permitting provided under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). DATES: The interpretive rule is withdrawn as of January 29, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Damaris Christensen, Office of Water (4502–T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number 202–564–2442; email address: Wetlands-HQ@epa.gov or Ms. Stacey Jensen, Regulatory Community of Practice (CECW–CO–R), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 441 G Street NW., Washington, DC 20314; telephone number 202–761–5856; email address: USACE_CWA_RULE@usace.army.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 25, 2014, the Agencies signed an, ‘‘Interpretive Rule Regarding Applicability of the Exemption from Permitting under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain Agricultural Conservation Practices,’’ that addressed applicability of the permitting exemption provided under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the CWA to discharges of dredged or fill material associated with certain agricultural conservation practices. Congress subsequently directed the agencies to withdraw this interpretive rule. See, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriation Act, 2015, Division D, section 112, Public Law 113–235. On January 29, 2015, the agencies signed a memorandum withdrawing the interpretive rule and this action is effective immediately. The memorandum of understanding signed on March 25, 2014, by the U.S. EPA, the U.S. Department of the Army and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, concerning the interpretive rule is also withdrawn. The memorandum withdrawing the interpretive rule is 6705 available on the EPA Web site at https://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/ wetlands/agriculture.cfm and in the docket for this notice. Dated: January 29, 2015. Kenneth J. Kopocis, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water, Environmental Protection Agency. Dated: January 29, 2015. Jo-Ellen Darcy, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Department of the Army. [FR Doc. 2015–02175 Filed 2–5–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9019–4] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202) 564–7146 or https://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements Filed 01/26/2015 Through 01/30/2015 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 25 (Friday, February 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-02175]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers

[EPA-HQ-OW-2013-0820; 9922-59-OW]


Notice of Withdrawal

AGENCIES: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of 
the Army, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. 
Department of the Army (Army) are announcing the withdrawal of an 
interpretive document addressing the exemption from permitting provided 
under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).

DATES: The interpretive rule is withdrawn as of January 29, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Damaris Christensen, Office of 
Water (4502-T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number 202-564-2442; email 
address: Wetlands-HQ@epa.gov or Ms. Stacey Jensen, Regulatory Community 
of Practice (CECW-CO-R), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 441 G Street 
NW., Washington, DC 20314; telephone number 202-761-5856; email 
address: USACE_CWA_RULE@usace.army.mil.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 25, 2014, the Agencies signed an, 
``Interpretive Rule Regarding Applicability of the Exemption from 
Permitting under Section 404(f)(1)(A) of the Clean Water Act to Certain 
Agricultural Conservation Practices,'' that addressed applicability of 
the permitting exemption provided under section 404(f)(1)(A) of the CWA 
to discharges of dredged or fill material associated with certain 
agricultural conservation practices. Congress subsequently directed the 
agencies to withdraw this interpretive rule. See, Consolidated and 
Further Continuing Appropriation Act, 2015, Division D, section 112, 
Public Law 113-235. On January 29, 2015, the agencies signed a 
memorandum withdrawing the interpretive rule and this action is 
effective immediately. The memorandum of understanding signed on March 
25, 2014, by the U.S. EPA, the U.S. Department of the Army and the U.S. 
Department of Agriculture, concerning the interpretive rule is also 
withdrawn. The memorandum withdrawing the interpretive rule is 
available on the EPA Web site at https://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/wetlands/agriculture.cfm and in the docket for this notice.

    Dated: January 29, 2015.
Kenneth J. Kopocis,
Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water, Environmental Protection 
Agency.
    Dated: January 29, 2015.
Jo-Ellen Darcy,
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), Department of the Army.
[FR Doc. 2015-02175 Filed 2-5-15; 8:45 am]
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