Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Aquaculture General Permit (AQUAGP) for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production (CAAP) Facilities and Other Related Facilities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, 27739-27740 [2020-10011]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 91 / Monday, May 11, 2020 / Notices Type of Request: Three-year extension of the FERC–549D information collection requirements with no changes to the current reporting requirements. Abstract: On March 2, 2020, the Commission published a Notice in the Federal Register in Docket No. IC20–9– 000 requesting public comments (85 FR 12281). The Commission received no public comments and is indicating that in the related submittal to OMB. The reporting requirements under FERC– 549D are required to carry out the Commission’s policies in accordance with the general authority in Section 1(c) of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) 1 and Section 311 of the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 (NGPA).2 This collection promotes transparency by collecting and making available intrastate and Hinshaw pipeline transactional information. The Commission collects the data upon a standardized form with all requirements outlined in 18 CFR 284.126. The FERC–549D collects the following information: • Full legal name and identification number of the shipper receiving service, including whether the pipeline and the shipper are affiliated; • Type of service performed; • The rate charged under each contract; • The primary receipt and delivery points for each contract; • The quantity of natural gas the shipper is entitled to transport, store, or deliver for each transaction; 27739 • The duration of the contract, specifying the beginning and (for firm contracts only) ending month and year of current agreement; • Total volumes transported, stored, injected or withdrawn for the shipper; and • Annual revenues received for each shipper, excluding revenues from storage services. Filers submit the Form-549D on a quarterly basis. Type of Respondents: Intrastate natural gas under NGPA Section 311 authority and Hinshaw pipelines. Estimate of Annual Burden: 3 The Commission estimates the annual public reporting burden and cost for the information collection as follows: FERC–549D: QUARTERLY TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE REPORT FOR INTRASTATE NATURAL GAS AND HINSHAW PIPELINES Average annual number of respondents Average annual number of responses per respondent Average annual total number of responses Average burden hrs. & cost ($) per response Total annual burden hours & total annual cost ($) (rounded) Cost per respondent ($) (1) (2) (1) * (2) = (3) (4) (3) * (4) = (5) (5) ÷ (1) PDF filings .................... 120 4 480 12.5 hrs.; $1,133 ......... 6,000 hrs.; $543,840 ... $4,532 Total ...................... ........................ ........................ 480 ..................................... 6,000 hrs.; $543,840 ... ........................ Comments: Comments are invited on: (1) Whether the collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden and cost of the collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Dated: May 5, 2020. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2020–09998 Filed 5–8–20; 8:45 am] khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 6717–01–P 1 15 2 15 U.S.C. 717(c). U.S.C. 3211. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:35 May 08, 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10009–35–Region 1] Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Aquaculture General Permit (AQUAGP) for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production (CAAP) Facilities and Other Related Facilities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES General Permit MAG130000, NHG130000, and VTG130000. AGENCY: The Director of the Water Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency—Region 1 (EPA), is providing a Notice of Availability for the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Aquaculture General Permit (AQUAGP) for discharges from Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production (CAAP) facilities and other related facilities to certain waters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, State of New Hampshire, SUMMARY: 3 The Commission defines burden as the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a Federal agency. For Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 and State of Vermont (federal facilities only). This Draft NPDES AQUAGP (‘‘Draft General Permit’’) establishes effluent limitations and requirements, effluent and ambient monitoring requirements, reporting requirements, and standard conditions for 14 eligible industrial facilities currently covered by individual NPDES permits, 7 in Massachusetts, 5 in New Hampshire, and 2 in Vermont. The Draft General Permit is available on EPA Region 1’s website at https://www.epa.gov/npdespermits/region-1-draft-aquaculturegeneral-permit. The Fact Sheet for the Draft General Permit sets forth principal facts and the significant factual, legal, methodological, and policy questions considered in the development of the Draft General Permit and is also available at this website. DATES: Public comments must be received by June 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft General Permit may be mailed to U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, Attn: Nathan Chien, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06–1, Boston, Massachusetts 02109–3912, or further explanation of what is included in the information collection burden, reference 5 Code of Federal Regulations 1320.3. E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1 khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES 27740 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 91 / Monday, May 11, 2020 / Notices sent via email to: Chien.Nathan@ epa.gov. No facsimiles (faxes) will be accepted. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information concerning the Draft General Permit may be obtained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from Nathan Chien, U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06–1, Boston, MA 02109–3912; telephone: 617–918–1649; email: Chien.Nathan@ epa.gov. The Draft General Permit is based on an administrative record available for review at U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109–3912. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying requests. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Public Comment Information: Interested persons may submit written comments on the Draft General Permit to EPA Region 1 at the address listed above. In reaching a final decision on this Draft General Permit, the Regional Administrator will respond to all significant comments and make responses available to the public at EPA’s Boston office. All comments must be postmarked or delivered by the close of the public comment period. General Information: The Draft General Permit includes effluent limitations and requirements for CAAP facilities and related dischargers based on technology and/or water quality considerations of the unique discharges from these facilities. The effluent limits established in the Draft General Permit ensure that the surface water quality standards of the receiving water(s) will be attained and/or maintained. Obtaining Authorization: To obtain coverage under the Draft General Permit, facilities meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in Part 4 of this General Permit may submit a notice of intent (NOI) in accordance with 40 CFR 122.28(b)(2)(i) & (ii). The contents of the NOI shall include at a minimum, the legal name and address of the owner or operator, the facility name and address, type of facility or discharges, the receiving stream(s) and be signed by the operator in accordance with the signatory requirements of 40 CFR 122.22. Alternately, based on 40 CFR 122.28(b)(2)(vi), the Director may notify a discharger that it is covered by a general permit, even if the discharger has not submitted an NOI to be covered. EPA has determined that the 14 facilities identified in Part 1 of the Fact Sheet all meet the eligibility requirements for coverage under the Draft General Permit and may be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:05 May 08, 2020 Jkt 250001 authorized to discharge under the General Permit by this type of notification. Other Legal Requirements: In accordance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), EPA has updated the provisions and necessary actions and documentation related to potential impacts to endangered species from sites seeking coverage under the Draft General Permit. Concurrently with the public notice of the Draft General Permit, EPA has submitted a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) summarizing the results of EPA’s assessment of the potential effects to endangered and threatened species and their critical habitats as a result of EPA’s issuance of the Draft General Permit. In this document, EPA has preliminarily concluded that the proposed issuance of the Draft General Permit is not likely to adversely affect the shortnose sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, or designated critical habitat for Atlantic sturgeon, as well as coastal protected whales and sea turtles and the North Atlantic right whale critical habitat. EPA has requested that NOAA Fisheries review this submittal and inform EPA whether it concurs with this preliminary finding. In the Fact Sheet accompanying the Draft AQUAGP, EPA has preliminarily concluded that the Draft AQUAGP will have ‘‘no effect’’ on endangered species under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The reason for this determination is because each NOI submission must assess site specific endangered species impacts using USFWS’ Information, Planning, and Conservation (IPaC) website, available at https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/. By using this website, the applicant can either make a determination of impacts or if there are questions, seek input from the USFWS directly. Since each NOI is individually screened prior to submission, EPA has tentatively determined that the Draft AQUAGP will have ‘‘no effect.’’ EPA requests that USFWS review this submittal and inform EPA whether it concurs with this preliminary finding. Under the 1996 Amendments (Pub. L. 104–267) to the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. (1998)), EPA is required to consult with NOAA Fisheries if EPA’s actions or proposed actions that it funds, permits or undertakes ‘‘may adversely impact any essential fish habitat’’ (EFH). 16 U.S.C. 1855(b). In the Fact Sheet accompanying the Draft AQUAGP, EPA notes that the general permit action minimizes adverse effects to aquatic organisms, including PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 those with designated EFH in the receiving waters, including Atlantic salmon and the life stages of a number of coastal EFH designated species. EPA has made the determination that additional mitigation is not warranted under Section 305(b)(2) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act and has provided this determination to NOAA Fisheries for their review. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Facilities which adversely affect properties listed or eligible for listing in the National Registry of Historic Places under the NHPA are not authorized to discharge under the Draft General Permit. Based on the nature and location of the discharges, EPA has determined that the 14 facilities eligible for authorization under the Draft General Permit do not have the potential to affect a property that is either listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Authority: This action is being taken under the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. Dated: May 4, 2020. Dennis Deziel, Regional Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–10011 Filed 5–8–20; 8:45 a.m.] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM Proposed Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ACTION: Notice, request for comment. AGENCY: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the ad hoc clearance for Surveys of Consumer and Community Affairs Publications and Resources (FR 1378; OMB No. 7100– 0358). SUMMARY: Comments must be submitted on or before July 10, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by FR 1378, by any of the following methods: • Agency Website: https:// www.federalreserve.gov/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments at https://www.federalreserve.gov/apps/ foia/proposedregs.aspx. • Email: regs.comments@ federalreserve.gov. Include the OMB number in the subject line of the message. • Fax: (202) 452–3819 or (202) 452– 3102. DATES: E:\FR\FM\11MYN1.SGM 11MYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 91 (Monday, May 11, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27739-27740]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10011]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10009-35-Region 1]


Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES Aquaculture General Permit 
(AQUAGP) for Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production (CAAP) Facilities 
and Other Related Facilities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and 
Vermont

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of Availability of Draft NPDES General Permit MAG130000, 
NHG130000, and VTG130000.

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SUMMARY: The Director of the Water Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency--Region 1 (EPA), is providing a Notice of 
Availability for the Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 
System (NPDES) Aquaculture General Permit (AQUAGP) for discharges from 
Concentrated Aquatic Animal Production (CAAP) facilities and other 
related facilities to certain waters of the Commonwealth of 
Massachusetts, State of New Hampshire, and State of Vermont (federal 
facilities only). This Draft NPDES AQUAGP (``Draft General Permit'') 
establishes effluent limitations and requirements, effluent and ambient 
monitoring requirements, reporting requirements, and standard 
conditions for 14 eligible industrial facilities currently covered by 
individual NPDES permits, 7 in Massachusetts, 5 in New Hampshire, and 2 
in Vermont. The Draft General Permit is available on EPA Region 1's 
website at https://www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/region-1-draft-aquaculture-general-permit. The Fact Sheet for the Draft General Permit 
sets forth principal facts and the significant factual, legal, 
methodological, and policy questions considered in the development of 
the Draft General Permit and is also available at this website.

DATES: Public comments must be received by June 10, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Written comments on the Draft General Permit may be mailed 
to U.S. EPA Region 1, Water Division, Attn: Nathan Chien, 5 Post Office 
Square, Suite 100, Mail Code 06-1, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3912, or

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sent via email to: [email protected]. No facsimiles (faxes) will be 
accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Additional information concerning the 
Draft General Permit may be obtained between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 
p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays from Nathan Chien, U.S. 
EPA Region 1, Water Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Mail 
Code 06-1, Boston, MA 02109-3912; telephone: 617-918-1649; email: 
[email protected]. The Draft General Permit is based on an 
administrative record available for review at U.S. EPA Region 1, Water 
Division, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-
3912. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying requests.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Public Comment Information: Interested persons may submit written 
comments on the Draft General Permit to EPA Region 1 at the address 
listed above. In reaching a final decision on this Draft General 
Permit, the Regional Administrator will respond to all significant 
comments and make responses available to the public at EPA's Boston 
office. All comments must be postmarked or delivered by the close of 
the public comment period.
    General Information: The Draft General Permit includes effluent 
limitations and requirements for CAAP facilities and related 
dischargers based on technology and/or water quality considerations of 
the unique discharges from these facilities. The effluent limits 
established in the Draft General Permit ensure that the surface water 
quality standards of the receiving water(s) will be attained and/or 
maintained.
    Obtaining Authorization: To obtain coverage under the Draft General 
Permit, facilities meeting the eligibility requirements outlined in 
Part 4 of this General Permit may submit a notice of intent (NOI) in 
accordance with 40 CFR 122.28(b)(2)(i) & (ii). The contents of the NOI 
shall include at a minimum, the legal name and address of the owner or 
operator, the facility name and address, type of facility or 
discharges, the receiving stream(s) and be signed by the operator in 
accordance with the signatory requirements of 40 CFR 122.22. 
Alternately, based on 40 CFR 122.28(b)(2)(vi), the Director may notify 
a discharger that it is covered by a general permit, even if the 
discharger has not submitted an NOI to be covered. EPA has determined 
that the 14 facilities identified in Part 1 of the Fact Sheet all meet 
the eligibility requirements for coverage under the Draft General 
Permit and may be authorized to discharge under the General Permit by 
this type of notification.
    Other Legal Requirements: In accordance with the Endangered Species 
Act (ESA), EPA has updated the provisions and necessary actions and 
documentation related to potential impacts to endangered species from 
sites seeking coverage under the Draft General Permit. Concurrently 
with the public notice of the Draft General Permit, EPA has submitted a 
letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National 
Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) summarizing the results of 
EPA's assessment of the potential effects to endangered and threatened 
species and their critical habitats as a result of EPA's issuance of 
the Draft General Permit. In this document, EPA has preliminarily 
concluded that the proposed issuance of the Draft General Permit is not 
likely to adversely affect the shortnose sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon, 
or designated critical habitat for Atlantic sturgeon, as well as 
coastal protected whales and sea turtles and the North Atlantic right 
whale critical habitat. EPA has requested that NOAA Fisheries review 
this submittal and inform EPA whether it concurs with this preliminary 
finding.
    In the Fact Sheet accompanying the Draft AQUAGP, EPA has 
preliminarily concluded that the Draft AQUAGP will have ``no effect'' 
on endangered species under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service (USFWS). The reason for this determination is because 
each NOI submission must assess site specific endangered species 
impacts using USFWS' Information, Planning, and Conservation (IPaC) 
website, available at https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/. By using this 
website, the applicant can either make a determination of impacts or if 
there are questions, seek input from the USFWS directly. Since each NOI 
is individually screened prior to submission, EPA has tentatively 
determined that the Draft AQUAGP will have ``no effect.'' EPA requests 
that USFWS review this submittal and inform EPA whether it concurs with 
this preliminary finding.
    Under the 1996 Amendments (Pub. L. 104-267) to the Magnuson-Stevens 
Fishery Conservation and Management Act (16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. 
(1998)), EPA is required to consult with NOAA Fisheries if EPA's 
actions or proposed actions that it funds, permits or undertakes ``may 
adversely impact any essential fish habitat'' (EFH). 16 U.S.C. 1855(b). 
In the Fact Sheet accompanying the Draft AQUAGP, EPA notes that the 
general permit action minimizes adverse effects to aquatic organisms, 
including those with designated EFH in the receiving waters, including 
Atlantic salmon and the life stages of a number of coastal EFH 
designated species. EPA has made the determination that additional 
mitigation is not warranted under Section 305(b)(2) of the Magnuson-
Stevens Act and has provided this determination to NOAA Fisheries for 
their review.
    National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA): Facilities which 
adversely affect properties listed or eligible for listing in the 
National Registry of Historic Places under the NHPA are not authorized 
to discharge under the Draft General Permit. Based on the nature and 
location of the discharges, EPA has determined that the 14 facilities 
eligible for authorization under the Draft General Permit do not have 
the potential to affect a property that is either listed or eligible 
for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

    Authority: This action is being taken under the Clean Water Act, 
33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.

    Dated: May 4, 2020.
Dennis Deziel,
Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020-10011 Filed 5-8-20; 8:45 a.m.]
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