Proposed Reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in Washington (WAG130000), 45901-45902 [2023-15193]

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[FR Doc. 2023–15110 Filed 7–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10152–04–R10] Proposed Reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in Washington (WAG130000) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed reissuance of NPDES General Permit and request for public comment. AGENCY: On September 7, 2022, EPA Region 10 proposed to reissue a general SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1 45902 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 136 / Tuesday, July 18, 2023 / Notices permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in Washington. In response to requests from the regulated community, EPA extended the end of the public comment period from November 7 to December 22, 2022. With this document, EPA is initiating a second public comment period focused exclusively on four changes made to the General Permit. Comments must be received by September 1, 2023. DATES: Comments and requests regarding the draft general permit must be submitted to epar10wd-npdes@ epa.gov with the subject line: Public Comments on WAG130000. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Permit documents may be found on the EPA Region 10 website at: https:// www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/npdesgeneral-permit-federal-aquaculturefacilities-and-aquaculture-facilitieslocated. Copies of the draft general permit and fact sheet are also available upon request. Requests may be made to Audrey Washington at (206) 553–0523. Requests may also be electronically mailed to: washington.audrey@epa.gov. The comment period for the notice of proposed reissuance of NPDES General Permit published September 7, 2022 (87 FR 54688), was extended to December 22, 2022 (November 2, 2022, 87 FR 66178). EPA is initiating a second public comment period focused exclusively on four changes made to the General Permit: 1. Inclusion of Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (SRP) effluent limits for the White River Hatchery (existing) and the proposed Coal Creek Springs Fish Facility (planned) based on the Lower White River pH Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), approved by EPA on January 13, 2023. 2. Changes to temperature monitoring requirements for facilities discharging to temperature impaired rivers. 3. The frequency and timing of PCB monitoring for facilities on the Spokane Reservation based on the Spokane Tribe of Indians 401 certification. 4. Adjustment of the Temperature Compliance Schedule Length and Milestones for Skookum Creek Hatchery. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Michael J. Szerlog, Acting Director, Water Division, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2023–15193 Filed 7–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:16 Jul 17, 2023 Jkt 259001 EXPORT-IMPORT BANK [Public Notice: EIB–2023–0006] Receipt of Request To Increase the Amount of the Long-Term General Guarantee on the Interest of Secured Notes Issued by the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO) Export-Import Bank of the United States. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This Notice is to inform the public that Export-Import Bank of the United States (‘‘EXIM’’) is expected to consider one or more requests to increase the amount of the long-term general guarantee on the interest of Secured Notes issued by the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO). Comments received within the comment period specified below will be presented to the EXIM Board of Directors prior to any final action during the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2023. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 14, 2023 to be assured of consideration before any final decision on one or more additional guarantees during the course of fiscal year 2023. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through Regulations.gov at WWW.REGULATIONS.GOV. To submit a comment, enter EIB–2023–0006 under the heading ‘‘Enter Keyword or ID’’ and select Search. Follow the instructions provided at the Submit a Comment screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and EIB–2023– 0006 on any attached document. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Reference: AP003048AA Brief Description of Nature and Purpose of the Facility: EXIM may consider one or more general guarantees on the interest of Secured Notes issued by the Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO), in accordance with both the Guarantee and Credit Agreement, as Amended, and the Guarantee Agreement between EXIM and PEFCO. The purpose of the guarantees of interest on the Secured Notes is to facilitate private funding from the U.S. capital markets for EXIMguaranteed export finance transactions. Total Amount of Guarantees: The exact number is not determinable due to market-determined pricing and uncertainty as to the amount and timing of Secured Notes to be issued; however, it could potentially be in excess of $100 million for Secured Notes issued during the course of fiscal year 2023. PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Reasons for the Facility and Methods of Operation: The general guarantee serves to guarantee interest on PEFCO’s issuance of Secured Notes. The principal amount of the Secured Notes is secured by a collateral pool of U.S. government-risk debt and securities, including EXIM-guaranteed loans. The proceeds from the Secured Notes are used to fund additional EXIMguaranteed loans and provide a liquid secondary market for EXIM-guaranteed loans. Party Requesting Guarantee: Private Export Funding Corporation (PEFCO) Information on Decision: Information on the final decision for this transaction will be available in the ‘‘Summary Minutes of Meetings of Board of Directors’’ on https://www.exim.gov/ news/meeting-minutes. Joyce B. Stone, Assistant Corporate Secretary. [FR Doc. 2023–15096 Filed 7–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6690–01–P FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION [OMB No. 3064–0210] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection Renewal; Comment Request Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). ACTION: Notice and request for comment. AGENCY: The FDIC, as part of its obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the renewal of the existing information collection described below (OMB Control No. 3064–0210). DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 18, 2023. ADDRESSES: Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the FDIC by any of the following methods: • Agency website: https:// www.fdic.gov/resources/regulations/ federal-register-publications/. • Email: comments@fdic.gov. Include the name and number of the collection in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Jennifer Jones (202–898– 6768), Regulatory Counsel, MB–3078, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, 550 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20429. • Hand Delivery: Comments may be hand-delivered to the guard station at the rear of the 17th Street NW building SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\18JYN1.SGM 18JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 136 (Tuesday, July 18, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45901-45902]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-15193]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10152-04-R10]


Proposed Reissuance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination 
System (NPDES) General Permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and 
Aquaculture Facilities Located in Indian Country in Washington 
(WAG130000)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed reissuance of NPDES General Permit and 
request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: On September 7, 2022, EPA Region 10 proposed to reissue a 
general

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permit for Federal Aquaculture Facilities and Aquaculture Facilities 
Located in Indian Country in Washington. In response to requests from 
the regulated community, EPA extended the end of the public comment 
period from November 7 to December 22, 2022. With this document, EPA is 
initiating a second public comment period focused exclusively on four 
changes made to the General Permit.

DATES: Comments must be received by September 1, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Comments and requests regarding the draft general permit 
must be submitted to [email protected] with the subject line: 
Public Comments on WAG130000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Permit documents may be found on the 
EPA Region 10 website at: https://www.epa.gov/npdes-permits/npdes-general-permit-federal-aquaculture-facilities-and-aquaculture-facilities-located.
    Copies of the draft general permit and fact sheet are also 
available upon request. Requests may be made to Audrey Washington at 
(206) 553-0523. Requests may also be electronically mailed to: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The comment period for the notice of 
proposed reissuance of NPDES General Permit published September 7, 2022 
(87 FR 54688), was extended to December 22, 2022 (November 2, 2022, 87 
FR 66178). EPA is initiating a second public comment period focused 
exclusively on four changes made to the General Permit:
    1. Inclusion of Soluble Reactive Phosphorus (SRP) effluent limits 
for the White River Hatchery (existing) and the proposed Coal Creek 
Springs Fish Facility (planned) based on the Lower White River pH Total 
Maximum Daily Load (TMDL), approved by EPA on January 13, 2023.
    2. Changes to temperature monitoring requirements for facilities 
discharging to temperature impaired rivers.
    3. The frequency and timing of PCB monitoring for facilities on the 
Spokane Reservation based on the Spokane Tribe of Indians 401 
certification.
    4. Adjustment of the Temperature Compliance Schedule Length and 
Milestones for Skookum Creek Hatchery.

Michael J. Szerlog,
Acting Director, Water Division, Region 10.
[FR Doc. 2023-15193 Filed 7-17-23; 8:45 am]
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