Program Requirement Revisions Related to the Public Water System Supervision Programs for the State of Connecticut and the State of New Hampshire, 40287-40288 [2018-17447]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 / Notices amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 General Information The Absorbent Technologies Site is comprised of two properties where a company manufactured a soil additive which allowed farmers to use less water. This manufacturing process involved the use of chemicals, including acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide, potassium hydroxide, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, methanol and toxic metals. The properties which comprise the Site are located at 2830 Ferry Street SW, and 140 SW Queen Avenue in Albany, Oregon. When the manufacturing operations ceased in October 2013, a substantial amount of chemicals were discarded on-site. Following a notice from the Albany Fire Department, EPA required and performed cleanup activities at the Site through April 2014. In a 2014 settlement, EPA received a payment of $250,000 from owners and operators of the Site. That settlement resolved a cost claim of approximately $500,000. The proposed administrative settlement agreement which is currently subject to public comment will require River City Environmental, Inc., David L. Ellis, Pamela L. Ellis, and Farouk Al-Hadi, four owners of personal or real property at the Queen Avenue portion of the Site, to pay EPA a total of $187,500. These parties also funded or performed some of the cleanup work required by EPA at the Site. Subsequent to the 2014 settlement, EPA incurred approximately $364,786 in additional response costs for the Queen Avenue portion of the Site. Pursuant to the terms of the proposed CERCLA section 122(h)(1) Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Response Costs, the settling parties will pay EPA a total of $187,500. Of that amount, River City will pay $75,000, and Mr. Ellis, Ms. Ellis, and Mr. Al-Hadi will jointly pay $112,500. In return for those payments, EPA covenants not to sue the settling parties for past response costs—response costs incurred by EPA prior to the effective date of the proposed Settlement Agreement—at the Site. For 30 days following the date of publication of this document, EPA will receive written comments relating to the proposed settlement. EPA will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. EPA Region 10 offices located at 1200 Sixth Avenue in Seattle, Washington, and 805 SW VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Aug 13, 2018 Jkt 244001 Broadway, Suite 500, in Portland, Oregon. Dated: August 8, 2018. Calvin Terada, Emergency Management Program Manager, Region 10 Office of Environmental Cleanup. [FR Doc. 2018–17425 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OW–2018–0573; FRL–9982–04Region 1] Program Requirement Revisions Related to the Public Water System Supervision Programs for the State of Connecticut and the State of New Hampshire Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Connecticut and the State of New Hampshire are in the process of revising their respective approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) programs to meet the requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). DATES: A request for a public hearing must be submitted on or before September 13, 2018 to the Regional Administrator. SUMMARY: All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the following office(s): U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ecosystem Protection, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109–3912. For state-specific documents: Connecticut Department of Public Health, Drinking Water Section, 410 Capital Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134; and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Drinking Water and Groundwater Bureau, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03302– 0095. ADDRESSES: Jeri Weiss, U.S. EPA-New England, Office of Ecosystem Protection, telephone (617) 918–1568). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Background The State of Connecticut has adopted drinking water regulations for the Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (63 FR 69390) promulgated on December 16, 1998, and PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 40287 the Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (71 FR 388) promulgated on January 4, 2006. After review of the submitted documentation, EPA has determined that the State of Connecticut’s Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule and Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. Therefore, EPA intends to approve Connecticut’s PWSS program revision for these rules. The State of New Hampshire has adopted drinking water regulations for the Ground Water Rule (71 FR 65574) promulgated on November 8, 2006, the Lead and Copper Short Term Revisions Rule (72 FR 57782) promulgated on October 10, 2007, the Revised Total Coliform Rule (78 FR 10269) promulgated February 13, 2013, the Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (63 FR 69390) promulgated on December 16, 1998, and the Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (71 FR 388) promulgated on January 4, 2006. After review of the submitted documentation, EPA has determined that the state of New Hampshire’s Groundwater Rule, Lead and Copper Short-Term Revisions Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, and the Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. In addition, EPA’s primary enforcement responsibility regulations require states that accept electronic documents to have adopted regulations consistent with 40 CFR part 3 (Electronic reporting). New Hampshire accepts electronic documents and is in the process of adopting the necessary regulations that will supplement the State’s legal authority under the State’s Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Therefore, EPA intends to approve New Hampshire’s PWSS program revision for these rules. II. Public Hearing Requests All interested parties may request a public hearing for any of the EPA determinations. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the Regional Administrator. However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by this date, a public hearing will be held. If no timely and appropriate request for a hearing is received, and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on his/her own motion, this E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1 40288 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 157 / Tuesday, August 14, 2018 / Notices determination shall become final and effective September 13, 2018. Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in the Regional Administrator’s determination; (3) information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; and (4) the signature of the individual making the request, or if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. Authority: Section 1401 (42 U.S.C. 300f) and Section 1413 (42 U.S.C. 300g–2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (1996), and (40 CFR 142.10) of the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. Dated: July 30, 2018. Deborah A. Szaro, Deputy Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1—New England. [FR Doc. 2018–17447 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–XXXX] Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget 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, 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 amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:13 Aug 13, 2018 Jkt 244001 further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The Commission may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) 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 OMB control number. DATES: Written comments should be submitted on or before September 13, 2018. 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 contacts listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Nicholas A. Fraser, OMB, via email Nicholas_A._Fraser@omb.eop.gov; and to Nicole Ongele, FCC, via email PRA@ fcc.gov and to Nicole.Ongele@fcc.gov. Include in the comments the OMB control number as shown in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or copies of the information collection, contact Nicole Ongele at (202) 418–2991. To view a copy of this information collection request (ICR) submitted to OMB: (1) Go to the web page <https:// www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain>, (2) look for the section of the web page called ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ (3) click on the downward-pointing arrow in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box below the ‘‘Currently Under Review’’ heading, (4) select ‘‘Federal Communications Commission’’ from the list of agencies presented in the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (5) click the ‘‘Submit’’ button to the right of the ‘‘Select Agency’’ box, (6) when the list of FCC ICRs currently under review appears, look for the OMB control number of this ICR and then click on the ICR Reference Number. A copy of the FCC submission to OMB will be displayed. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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; PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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. OMB Control Number: 3060–XXXX. Title: Alternative Dispute Resolution Form Requests, FCC Form 5628. Form Number: FCC Form 5628. Type of Review: New information collection. Respondents: Individuals or Households. Number of Respondents and Responses: 5 respondents and 5 responses. Estimated Time per Response: 3 hours. Frequency of Response: One-time reporting requirement. Obligation to Respond: Voluntary. Statutory authority for these collections are contained in the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act, 5 U.S.C. 571 et seq.; Civil Justice Reform, Executive Order 12988; 29 CFR 1614.102(b)(2), 1614.105(f), 1614.108(b), and 1614.603 Total Annual Burden: 18 hours. Total Annual Cost: $3,750. Privacy Act Impact Assessment: The FCC is drafting a Privacy Impact Assessment to cover the personally identifiable information (PIA) that will be collected, used, and stored. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: There is no need for confidentiality with this collection of information. Needs and Uses: FCC employees who experience workplace conflict may explore dispute resolution alternatives by completing FCC Form 5628. Federal Communications Commission. Cecilia Sigmund, Federal Register Liaison Officer, Office of the Secretary. [FR Doc. 2018–17421 Filed 8–13–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Agency Information Collection Activities: Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request (OMB No. 3064–0134) Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The FDIC, as part of its obligations under the Paperwork SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14AUN1.SGM 14AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 157 (Tuesday, August 14, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40287-40288]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-17447]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2018-0573; FRL-9982-04-Region 1]


Program Requirement Revisions Related to the Public Water System 
Supervision Programs for the State of Connecticut and the State of New 
Hampshire

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that the State of Connecticut and the 
State of New Hampshire are in the process of revising their respective 
approved Public Water System Supervision (PWSS) programs to meet the 
requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).

DATES: A request for a public hearing must be submitted on or before 
September 13, 2018 to the Regional Administrator.

ADDRESSES: All documents relating to this determination are available 
for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday 
through Friday, at the following office(s):

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ecosystem Protection, 5 
Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, MA 02109-3912.
For state-specific documents: Connecticut Department of Public Health, 
Drinking Water Section, 410 Capital Avenue, Hartford, CT 06134; and New 
Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Drinking Water and 
Groundwater Bureau, 29 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03302-0095.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeri Weiss, U.S. EPA-New England, 
Office of Ecosystem Protection, telephone (617) 918-1568).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    The State of Connecticut has adopted drinking water regulations for 
the Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (63 FR 69390) 
promulgated on December 16, 1998, and the Stage 2 Disinfectant and 
Disinfection Byproducts Rule (71 FR 388) promulgated on January 4, 
2006. After review of the submitted documentation, EPA has determined 
that the State of Connecticut's Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection 
Byproducts Rule and Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts 
Rule are no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. 
Therefore, EPA intends to approve Connecticut's PWSS program revision 
for these rules.
    The State of New Hampshire has adopted drinking water regulations 
for the Ground Water Rule (71 FR 65574) promulgated on November 8, 
2006, the Lead and Copper Short Term Revisions Rule (72 FR 57782) 
promulgated on October 10, 2007, the Revised Total Coliform Rule (78 FR 
10269) promulgated February 13, 2013, the Stage 1 Disinfectant and 
Disinfection Byproducts Rule (63 FR 69390) promulgated on December 16, 
1998, and the Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (71 
FR 388) promulgated on January 4, 2006. After review of the submitted 
documentation, EPA has determined that the state of New Hampshire's 
Groundwater Rule, Lead and Copper Short-Term Revisions Rule, Revised 
Total Coliform Rule, Stage 1 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts 
Rule, and the Stage 2 Disinfectant and Disinfection Byproducts Rule are 
no less stringent than the corresponding federal regulations. In 
addition, EPA's primary enforcement responsibility regulations require 
states that accept electronic documents to have adopted regulations 
consistent with 40 CFR part 3 (Electronic reporting). New Hampshire 
accepts electronic documents and is in the process of adopting the 
necessary regulations that will supplement the State's legal authority 
under the State's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act. Therefore, EPA 
intends to approve New Hampshire's PWSS program revision for these 
rules.

II. Public Hearing Requests

    All interested parties may request a public hearing for any of the 
EPA determinations. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing 
may be denied by the Regional Administrator.
    However, if a substantial request for a public hearing is made by 
this date, a public hearing will be held. If no timely and appropriate 
request for a hearing is received, and the Regional Administrator does 
not elect to hold a hearing on his/her own motion, this

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determination shall become final and effective September 13, 2018. Any 
request for a public hearing shall include the following information: 
(1) The name, address, and telephone number of the individual 
organization, or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief 
statement of the requesting person's interest in the Regional 
Administrator's determination; (3) information that the requesting 
person intends to submit at such hearing; and (4) the signature of the 
individual making the request, or if the request is made on behalf of 
an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible 
official of the organization or other entity.

    Authority: Section 1401 (42 U.S.C. 300f) and Section 1413 (42 
U.S.C. 300g-2) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (1996), 
and (40 CFR 142.10) of the National Primary Drinking Water 
Regulations.

    Dated: July 30, 2018.
Deborah A. Szaro,
Deputy Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1--New England.
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