Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for De Minimus Landowner Settlement, 80715 [2023-25604]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 222 / Monday, November 20, 2023 / Notices holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPP Docket is (202) 566–1400. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. Dated: November 15, 2023. Madison Le, Director, Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. 2023–25575 Filed 11–17–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 II. EUP EPA has issued the following EUPs: 1. 8917–EUP–3. EPA–HQ–OPP–2020– 0233. Issuance. J.R. Simplot Company, 5369 W Irving Street, Boise, ID 83706. This EUP allows the use of 0.041 pounds of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP) protein BLB2, 0.21 pounds of the PIP protein AMR3, 0.21 pounds of the PIP protein VNT1, and 0.17 pounds of the PIP Potato virus Y (PVY) siRNA on 165 acres of potato to evaluate the control of potato late blight disease and PVY. The program is authorized only in the States of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. The EUP is effective from March 15, 2023, to April 1, 2024. 2. 524–EUP–117. EPA–HQ–OPP– 2022–0036. Issuance. Bayer CropScience LP 800 North Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri 63167. This EUP allows the use of 0.93 grams of the plant-incorporated protectant (PIP), GA20ox_SUP miRNA and the genetic material necessary for is production on 10,000 acres of corn to evaluate MON 94804 short stature maize, stack combinations with registered insectprotected corn, and controls. The program is authorized only in the States of Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, and the Territory of Puerto Rico. The EUP is effective from September 20, 2022, to February 28, 2025. 3. 94614–EUP–1. EPA–HQ–OPP– 2021–0270. Issuance. GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. 200 Boston Ave., Suite 1000, Medford, MA 02155. This EUP allows the use of 8.504 pounds of the active ingredient, Ledprona (CAS No. 2433753–68–3) double-stranded RNA on 318 acres of potato to evaluate the control of Colorado Potato Beetle. The program is authorized only in the States of Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Noth Dakota, Oregon, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Washington. The EUP is effective from May 4, 2023, to April 30, 2025. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Nov 17, 2023 Jkt 262001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–11351–01–R6] Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent for De Minimus Landowner Settlement Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comment. AGENCY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given that a proposed CERCLA section 122(g)(4) De Minimus Landowner Administrative Settlement Agreement for Parties (‘‘Proposed Agreement’’) associated with the Fansteel Metals/ FMRI Site in Muskogee, Oklahoma (‘‘Site’’) was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement would resolve potential EPA claims under section 107(a) of CERCLA, against The Port of Muskogee/Landowners (‘‘Settling Party’’) for EPA response costs at the Fansteel Metals/FMRI Superfund Site located in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The settlement is nonmonetary, but The Port of Muskogee/ Landowners agree to cooperate fully with EPA in the implementation of response actions at the Site and further agrees not to interfere with such response actions. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive electronic comments relating to the Proposed Agreement. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection by request. Please see the ADDRESSES section of this notice for special instructions in effect due to impacts related to the COVID–19 pandemic. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2023. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 80715 As a result of impacts related to the COVID–19 pandemic, requests for documents and submission of comments must be via electronic mail except as provided below. The Proposed Agreement and additional background information relating to the Proposed Agreement are available for public inspection upon request by contacting EPA Assistant Regional Counsel Elizabeth Pletan at pletan.elizabeth@ epa.gov. Comments must be submitted via electronic mail to this same email address and should reference the ‘‘Fansteel Metals/FMRI’’ Superfund Site, Proposed Settlement Agreement’’ and ‘‘EPA CERCLA Docket No. 06–06– 23’’. Persons without access to electronic mail may call Mrs. Pletan at (214) 665–8525 to make alternative arrangements. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Pletan at EPA by phone (214) 665–8525 or email at: Pletan.elizabeth@ epa.gov. Earthea Nance, Regional Administrator, Region 6. 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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 222 (Monday, November 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 80715]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-25604]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-11351-01-R6]


Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order 
on Consent for De Minimus Landowner Settlement

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given 
that a proposed CERCLA section 122(g)(4) De Minimus Landowner 
Administrative Settlement Agreement for Parties (``Proposed 
Agreement'') associated with the Fansteel Metals/FMRI Site in Muskogee, 
Oklahoma (``Site'') was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency 
(``EPA'') and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may 
modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or 
considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is 
inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement would 
resolve potential EPA claims under section 107(a) of CERCLA, against 
The Port of Muskogee/Landowners (``Settling Party'') for EPA response 
costs at the Fansteel Metals/FMRI Superfund Site located in Muskogee, 
Oklahoma. The settlement is non-monetary, but The Port of Muskogee/
Landowners agree to cooperate fully with EPA in the implementation of 
response actions at the Site and further agrees not to interfere with 
such response actions. For thirty (30) days following the date of 
publication of this notice, EPA will receive electronic comments 
relating to the Proposed Agreement. EPA's response to any comments 
received will be available for public inspection by request. Please see 
the ADDRESSES section of this notice for special instructions in effect 
due to impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: As a result of impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic, 
requests for documents and submission of comments must be via 
electronic mail except as provided below. The Proposed Agreement and 
additional background information relating to the Proposed Agreement 
are available for public inspection upon request by contacting EPA 
Assistant Regional Counsel Elizabeth Pletan at 
[email protected].
    Comments must be submitted via electronic mail to this same email 
address and should reference the ``Fansteel Metals/FMRI'' Superfund 
Site, Proposed Settlement Agreement'' and ``EPA CERCLA Docket No. 06-
06-23''. Persons without access to electronic mail may call Mrs. Pletan 
at (214) 665-8525 to make alternative arrangements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth Pletan at EPA by phone (214) 
665-8525 or email at: [email protected].

Earthea Nance,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2023-25604 Filed 11-17-23; 8:45 am]
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