Notice of Charter Renewal, 9852-9853 [2018-04699]

Download as PDF 9852 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Notices above information. The APD is collected to enable WAPA to properly perform its function of marketing limited amounts of Federal hydropower. The data supplied will be used by WAPA to evaluate who will receive an allocation of Federal power. Applicant Profile Data The APD has been approved by the Office of Management and Budget under Control No. 1910–5136. Applications may be completed on-line on WAPA’s web page at https://www.wapa.gov/ regions/SN/PowerMarketing/Pages/ 2025-Program.aspx or submitted by mail, as described in the ADDRESSES section. APD forms are available on WAPA’s web page or by request to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure it submits its application in a timely manner so WAPA receives the applications before the date and time stated in the DATES section. Applicants must provide all information requested on the APD form, if available and applicable. Please indicate if the requested information is not applicable or not available. WAPA may request, in writing, additional information from any applicant whose application is deficient. The applicant will have 10 business days from the postmark date on WAPA’s request to provide the information. In the event an applicant fails to provide all information to WAPA, the application will not be considered. The information in the APD form should be answered as if prepared by the entity/organization seeking the allocation of Federal power. The information collected under this process will not be part of a system of records covered by the Privacy Act and may be available under the Freedom of Information Act. If you are submitting any confidential or business sensitive information, please mark such information before submitting your application. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES Marketing Plan and must submit a completed APD application form by the deadline specified in the DATES section. To ensure full consideration is given to all applicants, WAPA will not consider requests for power or applications submitted before publication of this Federal Register notice or after the deadlines specified in the DATES section. After WAPA has evaluated the applications, WAPA will publish a notice of Proposed Allocations in the Federal Register. The public will have an opportunity to comment on the Proposed Allocations. After reviewing the comments, WAPA will publish a notice of Final Allocations in the Federal Register. WAPA will begin the contracting process with the new allottees after publishing the final allocations in the Federal Register, tentatively scheduled for early 2019. WAPA will offer a pro-forma contract for power allocated under the Final 2025 Resource Pool Allocations. Allottees will be required to execute a contract within 6 months of the contract offer. Electric service contracts will be effective upon WAPA’s signature, and service will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue through December 31, 2054. Recordkeeping Requirement If WAPA accepts an application and the applicant receives an allocation of Federal power, the applicant must keep all information related to the APD for a period of 3 years after signing a contract for Federal power. There is no recordkeeping requirement for unsuccessful applicants who do not receive an allocation of Federal power. WAPA has obtained Office of Management and Budget Clearance Number 1910–5136 for collection of the In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370), Council on Environmental Quality NEPA implementing regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and DOE NEPA implementing regulations (10 CFR part 1021), WAPA completed a Categorical Exclusion (CX). This NEPA review identified and analyzed environmental effects related to the Marketing Plan. This action falls within the Marketing Plan and, thus, is covered by the CX. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 Contracting Process Authorities SNR’s 2025 Power Marketing Plan, published in the Federal Register (82 FR 38675) on August 15, 2017, was established pursuant to the Department of Energy Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7101–7352); the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388) as amended and supplemented by subsequent enactments, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485(c)); and other acts specifically applicable to the projects involved. This action falls within the Marketing Plan and, thus, is covered by the same authority. Regulatory Procedure Requirements Environmental Compliance PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Review Under the Paperwork Reduction Act In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.), WAPA has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget for the collection of customer information in this rule, under control number 1910–5136. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person is required to respond to a Federal collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. Determination Under Executive Order 12866 WAPA has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under Executive Order 12866; accordingly, no clearance of this Federal Register notice by the Office of Management and Budget is required. Dated: February 20, 2018. Mark A. Gabriel, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2018–04672 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9975–18–OW] Notice of Charter Renewal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Charter for the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will be renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The purpose of EFAB is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on issues associated with environmental financing. It is determined that EFAB is in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. Inquiries may be directed to James Gebhardt, Director, Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center, U.S. EPA, William Jefferson Clinton Federal Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 (Mail Code: 4201T), Telephone (202) 564–0323, or gebhardt.jim@ epa.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 46 / Thursday, March 8, 2018 / Notices Dated: January 12, 2018. Andrew D. Sawyers, Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water. [FR Doc. 2018–04699 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee Act; Technological Advisory Council Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice of public meeting. AGENCY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons of a change in date for a previously announced meeting of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Technological Advisory Council. DATES: Thursday, April 12th, 2018 in Commission Meeting Room, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Walter Johnston, Chief, Electromagnetic Compatibility Division, (202) 418–0807; Walter.Johnston@FCC.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to scheduling conflicts, the first meeting for 2018 of the FCC’s Technological Advisory Council which had been previously announced in the Federal Register to take place on March 7th, 2018 will now be held on April 12, 2018. At its prior meeting on December 6th, 2017, the Council had discussed possible work initiatives for 2018. These initiatives have been discussed in the interim within the FCC, with the TAC chairman, as well as with individual TAC members. At the April meeting, the FCC Technological Advisory Council will discuss its proposed work program for 2018. The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability. Meetings are also broadcast live with open captioning over the internet from the FCC Live web page at https:// www.fcc.gov/live/. The public may submit written comments before the meeting to: Walter Johnston, the FCC’s Designated Federal Officer for Technological Advisory Council by email: Walter.Johnston@fcc.gov or U.S. Postal Service Mail (Walter Johnston, Federal Communications Commission, Room 2–A665, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554). Open sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Mar 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 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 Office of Engineering and Technology at (202) 418–2470 (voice), (202) 418–1944 (fax). Such requests should include a detailed description of the accommodation needed. In addition, please include your contact information. Please allow at least five days advance notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. This notice is being published in the Federal Register and due to the unexpected circumstances that required the agency to cancel the originally scheduled meeting of March 7th and substitute a new date, convenient to the committee membership and as close to the original data as possible, may appear less than 15 calendar days before the new meeting date. This new date will allow the committee to conduct its business in a timely manner, but may not afford the usual 15 day notice. However, the agency has posted on the committee’s website on February 23rd, 2018 notice of the new meeting date, and has also issued a public notice to that effect. Federal Communications Commission. Julius P. Knapp, Chief, Office of Engineering and Technology. [FR Doc. 2018–04638 Filed 3–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Federal Advisory Committee, Diversity and Digital Empowerment Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In this document, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) announces the March 27, 2018, meeting and agenda of the Advisory Committee on Diversity and Digital Empowerment (ACDDE). DATES: March 27, 2018, beginning at 10:00 a.m. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Room TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jamila Bess Johnson, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Federal Communications Commission, Media Bureau, (202) 418– 2608, Jamila-Bess.Johnson@fcc.gov; or Brenda Villanueva, Deputy Designated SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9853 Federal Officer (DFO), (202) 418–7005, Brenda.Villanueva@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to members of the public. The FCC will accommodate as many attendees as possible; however, admittance will be limited to seating availability. The Commission will also provide audio and video coverage of the meeting over the internet at www.fcc.gov/live. Oral statements at the meeting by parties or entities not represented on the ACDDE will be permitted to the extent time permits and at the discretion of the ACDDE Chair and the DFO. Members of the public may submit comments to the ACDDE in the FCC’s Electronic Comment Filing System, ECFS, at www.fcc.gov/ecfs. Comments to the ACDDE should be filed in Docket No. 17–208. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Requests for such accommodations should be submitted via email to fcc504@fcc.gov or by calling the Consumer and 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 for the FCC to contact the requester if more information is needed to fulfill the request. Please allow at least five days’ notice; last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to accommodate. Proposed Agenda: The agenda at this meeting will feature a report from each of the ACDDE Working Groups. The Broadcast Diversity and Development Working Group will present a report on its examination of issues pertaining to increasing broadcast ownership opportunities for small businesses and new entrants, including those owned by women and minorities. The Digital Empowerment and Inclusion Working Group will report on its assessment of access, adoption, and use of broadband and new technologies by underresourced communities. The Diversity in Tech Working Group will report on its progress in examining issues pertaining to hiring, promotion, and retention of women and minorities in tech industries. The Committee’s mission is to provide recommendations to the FCC on how to empower disadvantaged communities and accelerate the entry of small businesses, including those owned by women and minorities, into the media, digital news and information, and audio and video E:\FR\FM\08MRN1.SGM 08MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 46 (Thursday, March 8, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 9852-9853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-04699]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9975-18-OW]


Notice of Charter Renewal

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Charter for the United States Environmental Protection 
Agency's (EPA) Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will be 
renewed for an additional two-year period, as a necessary committee 
which is in the public interest, in accordance with the provisions of 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App. 2. The purpose 
of EFAB is to provide advice and recommendations to the EPA 
Administrator on issues associated with environmental financing. It is 
determined that EFAB is in the public interest in connection with the 
performance of duties imposed on the Agency by law. Inquiries may be 
directed to James Gebhardt, Director, Water Infrastructure and 
Resiliency Finance Center, U.S. EPA, William Jefferson Clinton Federal 
Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 (Mail Code: 
4201T), Telephone (202) 564-0323, or [email protected].


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    Dated: January 12, 2018.
Andrew D. Sawyers,
Director, Office of Wastewater Management, Office of Water.
[FR Doc. 2018-04699 Filed 3-7-18; 8:45 am]
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