Performance Partnership Grants, 65224-65225 [2015-27162]

Download as PDF 65224 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 206 / Monday, October 26, 2015 / Notices Any member of the public wishing to obtain information concerning the public meeting may contact Dr. Sue Shallal, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; by telephone/voice mail at (202) 564–2057 or at shallal.suhair@epa.gov. General information about the CASAC, as well as any updates concerning the teleconference announced in this notice, may be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CASAC was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409(d)(2), in part to review air quality criteria and NAAQS and recommend any new NAAQS and revisions of existing criteria and NAAQS as may be appropriate. 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[FR Doc. 2015–27160 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9936–19–OA] Performance Partnership Grants Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This action adds the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act grant program to the list of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) environmental grant programs eligible for inclusion in Performance Partnership Grants (PPGs). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reynold Meni, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Office of the Administrator (Mail Code 1301), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564–3669; fax number: (202) 501–1540; email address: meni.reynold@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996 (Pub. L. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 206 / Monday, October 26, 2015 / Notices 104–134) and the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 (Pub. L. 105–65) authorize EPA to combine categorical grant funds appropriated in EPA’s State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) account and award the funds as PPGs. Public Law 104–134 states, in relevant part, that: ‘‘the Administrator is authorized to make grants annually from funds appropriated under this heading, subject to such terms and conditions as the Administrator shall establish, to any State or federally recognized Indian tribe for multimedia or single media pollution prevention, control and abatement and related environmental activities at the request of the Governor or other appropriate State official or the tribe.’’ Public Law 105–65 amended the PPG authority by authorizing ‘‘interstate agencies, tribal consortia, and air pollution control agencies’’ to receive PPGs. Pursuant to the authority granted in Public Law 104–134 and Public Law 105–65, EPA promulgated PPG regulations in January of 2001 as part of the Agency’s revision of 40 CFR part 35, the rules governing categorical environmental program grants. The regulation at 40 CFR 35.133(b) states that: ‘‘The Administrator may, in guidance or regulation, describe subsequent additions, deletions, or changes to the list of environmental programs eligible for inclusion in Performance Partnership Grants.’’ EPA is authorized under Section 406 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), as amended by the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act (Pub. L. 106–284), to award program development and implementation grants to eligible states, territories, tribes, and local governments to support microbiological monitoring and public notification of the potential for exposure to disease-causing microorganisms in coastal recreation waters, including the Great Lakes. The BEACH Act grant program is funded in the same line item that funds categorical grants for ‘‘multimedia or single media pollution prevention, control and abatement and related environmental activities’’ and, therefore, this grant program is eligible for inclusion in PPGs. This notice is made pursuant to 40 CFR 35.133(b), to inform entities eligible to receive PPGs that the program listed above may be included in a PPG subject to any limitations herein defined. Hereafter, BEACH Act grants are eligible for inclusion in PPGs and may be included in a PPG at the request of the appropriate official of an eligible VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:53 Oct 23, 2015 Jkt 238001 entity, subject to EPA’s regulations at 2 CFR part 200 and 2 CFR part 1500 and 40 CFR 35.001–35.138 and 35.500– 35.538. The authority to issue this Federal Register notice has been delegated to the Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations. Dated: October 19, 2015. Mark W. Rupp, Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations. [FR Doc. 2015–27162 Filed 10–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–0601 and 3060–0594] Information Collections Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Under Delegated Authority Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– 3520), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: 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; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; 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 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 control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 65225 Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 28, 2015. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB Control Number: 3060–0601. Title: Setting Maximum Initiated Permitted Rates for Regulated Cable Services, FCC Form 1200. Form Number: FCC Form 1200. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Respondents: Business or other forprofit entities; State, Local, or Tribal Government. Number of Respondents and Responses: 100 respondents; 50 responses. Estimated Hours per Response: 2–10 hours. Frequency of Response: One time and annual reporting requirements; Third party disclosure requirement. Total Annual Burden: 800 hours. Total Annual Costs: $62,500. Obligation to Respond: Required to obtain or retain benefits. The statutory authority for this collection is contained in Section 623 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Privacy Impact Assessment: No impact(s). Needs and Uses: The Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 required the Commission to prescribe rules and regulations for determining reasonable rates for basic tier cable service and to establish criteria for identifying unreasonable rates for cable programming services and associated equipment. FCC Form 1200 is used by cable operators to justify the reasonableness of rates in effect on or after May 15, 1994. Cable operators submit this form to local franchising authorities (‘‘LFAs’’) or the Commission, in situations where the Commission has assumed jurisdiction. FCC Form 1200 also is filed with the Commission when responding to a complaint filed with the Commission about cable programming service rates and associated equipment. OMB Control Number: 3060–0594. DATES: E:\FR\FM\26OCN1.SGM 26OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 206 (Monday, October 26, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65224-65225]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-27162]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9936-19-OA]


Performance Partnership Grants

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This action adds the Beaches Environmental Assessment and 
Coastal Health (BEACH) Act grant program to the list of the 
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) environmental grant programs 
eligible for inclusion in Performance Partnership Grants (PPGs).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reynold Meni, Office of Congressional 
and Intergovernmental Relations, Office of the Administrator (Mail Code 
1301), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-3669; fax number: 
(202) 501-1540; email address: meni.reynold@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and 
Appropriations Act of 1996 (Pub. L.

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104-134) and the Department of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban 
Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 (Pub. 
L. 105-65) authorize EPA to combine categorical grant funds 
appropriated in EPA's State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) account 
and award the funds as PPGs. Public Law 104-134 states, in relevant 
part, that: ``the Administrator is authorized to make grants annually 
from funds appropriated under this heading, subject to such terms and 
conditions as the Administrator shall establish, to any State or 
federally recognized Indian tribe for multimedia or single media 
pollution prevention, control and abatement and related environmental 
activities at the request of the Governor or other appropriate State 
official or the tribe.''
    Public Law 105-65 amended the PPG authority by authorizing 
``interstate agencies, tribal consortia, and air pollution control 
agencies'' to receive PPGs. Pursuant to the authority granted in Public 
Law 104-134 and Public Law 105-65, EPA promulgated PPG regulations in 
January of 2001 as part of the Agency's revision of 40 CFR part 35, the 
rules governing categorical environmental program grants. The 
regulation at 40 CFR 35.133(b) states that: ``The Administrator may, in 
guidance or regulation, describe subsequent additions, deletions, or 
changes to the list of environmental programs eligible for inclusion in 
Performance Partnership Grants.''
    EPA is authorized under Section 406 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), 
as amended by the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health 
(BEACH) Act (Pub. L. 106-284), to award program development and 
implementation grants to eligible states, territories, tribes, and 
local governments to support microbiological monitoring and public 
notification of the potential for exposure to disease-causing 
microorganisms in coastal recreation waters, including the Great Lakes. 
The BEACH Act grant program is funded in the same line item that funds 
categorical grants for ``multimedia or single media pollution 
prevention, control and abatement and related environmental 
activities'' and, therefore, this grant program is eligible for 
inclusion in PPGs. This notice is made pursuant to 40 CFR 35.133(b), to 
inform entities eligible to receive PPGs that the program listed above 
may be included in a PPG subject to any limitations herein defined. 
Hereafter, BEACH Act grants are eligible for inclusion in PPGs and may 
be included in a PPG at the request of the appropriate official of an 
eligible entity, subject to EPA's regulations at 2 CFR part 200 and 2 
CFR part 1500 and 40 CFR 35.001-35.138 and 35.500-35.538. The authority 
to issue this Federal Register notice has been delegated to the Deputy 
Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations.

    Dated: October 19, 2015.
Mark W. Rupp,
Deputy Associate Administrator for Intergovernmental Relations.
[FR Doc. 2015-27162 Filed 10-23-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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