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with populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C.
605(b) that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
While some owners or operators of
vessels intending to transit the safety
zone may be small entities, for the
reasons stated in section V.A above, this
rule will not have a significant
economic impact on any vessel owner
or operator.
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we want to assist small entities in
understanding this rule. If the rule
would affect your small business,
organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions
concerning its provisions or options for
compliance, please call or email the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Small businesses may send comments
on the actions of Federal employees
who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal regulations to
the Small Business and Agriculture
Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman
and the Regional Small Business
Regulatory Fairness Boards. The
Ombudsman evaluates these actions
annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247). The
Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain
about this rule or any policy or action
of the Coast Guard.
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C. Collection of Information
This rule will not call for a new
collection of information under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. 3501–3520).
D. Federalism and Indian Tribal
Governments
A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on the States, on the relationship
between the National Government and
the States, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. We have
analyzed this rule under that Order and
have determined that it is consistent
with the fundamental federalism
principles and preemption requirements
described in Executive Order 13132.
Also, this rule does not have Tribal
implications under Executive Order
13175, Consultation and Coordination
with Indian Tribal Governments,
because it does not have a substantial
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direct effect on one or more Indian
Tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian Tribes,
or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal
Government and Indian Tribes.
E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538) requires
Federal agencies to assess the effects of
their discretionary regulatory actions. In
particular, the Act addresses actions
that may result in the expenditure by a
State, local, or Tribal government, in the
aggregate, or by the private sector of
$100,000,000 (adjusted for inflation) or
more in any one year. Though this rule
will not result in such an expenditure,
we do discuss the effects of this rule
elsewhere in this preamble.
F. Environment
We have analyzed this rule under
Department of Homeland Security
Directive 023–01, Rev. 1, associated
implementing instructions, and
Environmental Planning COMDTINST
5090.1 (series), which guide the Coast
Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42
U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and have
determined that this action is one of a
category of actions that do not
individually or cumulatively have a
significant effect on the human
environment. This rule involves a
temporary safety zone lasting only three
hours that will prohibit entry within
840 feet of the fireworks display barge.
It is categorically excluded from further
review under paragraph L60(a) of
Appendix A, Table 1 of DHS Instruction
Manual 023–01–001–01, Rev. 1. A
Record of Environmental Consideration
supporting this determination is
available in the docket. For instructions
on locating the docket, see the
ADDRESSES section of this preamble.
G. Protest Activities
The Coast Guard respects the First
Amendment rights of protesters.
Protesters are asked to call or email the
person listed in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section to
coordinate protest activities so that your
message can be received without
jeopardizing the safety or security of
people, places or vessels.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165
Harbors, Marine Safety, Navigation
(water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Security measures,
Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the
preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33
CFR part 165 as follows:
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PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION
AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS
1. The authority citation for part 165
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70034, 70051, 70124;
33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
Department of Homeland Security Delegation
No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.
2. Add § 165.T08–0954 to read as
follows:
■
§ 165.T08–0954 Safety Zone; Galveston
Bay, Galveston, TX.
(a) Location. The following area is a
safety zone: All navigable waters within
an 840-foot radius of a fireworks display
barge, located in Galveston Bay, TX at
29°32′52.72″ N, 95°00′54.38″ W, on the
south side of the channel.
(b) Definition. The term ‘‘designated
representative’’ means Coast Guard
Patrol Commanders, including Coast
Guard coxswains, petty officers, and
other officers operating Coast Guard
vessels, and Federal, state, and local
officers designated by or assisting the
Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston
in the enforcement of the regulated
areas.
(c) Regulations. (1) According to the
general regulations in § 165.23, entry
into this temporary safety zone is
prohibited unless authorized by the
Captain of the Port Sector HoustonGalveston (COTP) or a designated
representative.
(2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter
the safety zone must request permission
from the COTP on VHF–FM channel 16
or by telephone at 866–539–8114.
(d) Enforcement period. This section
will be enforced from 8 until 11 p.m.,
on December 31, 2023.
Dated: December 7, 2023,
Keith M. Donohue,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
Port Houston-Galveston.
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Mailing Services: Price
Changes
Postal ServiceTM.
Final action.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
On October 6, 2023, the Postal
Service published notice of mailing
services price adjustments with the
Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
The PRC concluded that the price
adjustments contained in the Postal
Service’s notification may go into effect
SUMMARY:
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on January 21, 2024. The Postal Service
will revise Notice 123, Price List, to
reflect the new mailing services prices.
DATES: The mailing services price
adjustments are effective January 21,
2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Dale
Kennedy at 202–268–6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202–268–4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Proposed Rule and Response
On October 6, 2023, the Postal Service
filed a notice with the PRC In Docket
No. R2024–1 of mailing services price
adjustments to be effective on January
21, 2024. On October 24, 2023, the
Postal Service published notification of
proposed price changes in the Federal
Register entitled ‘‘International Mailing
Services: Proposed Price Changes’’ (88
FR 72972). The notification included
price changes that the Postal Service
would adopt for certain services covered
by Mailing Standards of the United
States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM®) and publish in Notice
123, Price List, on Postal Explorer® at
pe.usps.com. The Postal Service
received no comments.
II. Order of the Postal Regulatory
Commission
In PRC Order No. 6814, issued on
November 22, 2023, in PRC Docket No.
87345
R2024–1, the PRC concluded that prices
in the Postal Service’s notice in Docket
No. R2024–1 may go into effect on
January 21, 2024. The new prices will
accordingly be posted in Notice 123,
Price List, on Postal Explorer at
pe.usps.com.
III. Summary of Changes
First-Class Mail International®
The price for a single-piece postcard
will be $1.55 worldwide. The First-Class
Mail International (FCMI) letter
nonmachinable will be $0.44. The FCMI
single-piece letter and flat prices will be
as follows:
LETTERS
Price groups
Weight not over
(oz.)
1
1 .......................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................
3.5 ....................................................................................................................
2
$1.55
1.55
2.22
2.84
3–5
$1.55
2.35
3.10
3.89
6–9
$1.55
2.80
4.10
5.40
$1.55
2.80
4.10
5.40
FLATS
Price groups
Weight not over
(oz.)
1
1 .......................................................................................................................
2 .......................................................................................................................
3 .......................................................................................................................
4 .......................................................................................................................
5 .......................................................................................................................
6 .......................................................................................................................
7 .......................................................................................................................
8 .......................................................................................................................
12 .....................................................................................................................
15.994 ..............................................................................................................
2
$3.00
3.35
3.64
3.89
4.18
4.46
4.74
5.02
6.41
7.80
3–5
$3.00
3.98
4.87
5.78
6.69
7.58
8.50
9.40
11.35
13.30
6–9
$3.00
4.23
5.45
6.71
7.93
9.16
10.39
11.61
14.08
16.54
$3.00
4.23
5.45
6.71
7.93
9.16
10.39
11.61
14.08
16.54
• Certificate of Mailing service: Fees
for certificate of mailing service for
FCMI will increase as follows:
International Extra Services and Fees
The Postal Service will increase
prices for certain market dominant
international extra services as noted:
CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
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Fee
Individual pieces:
Individual article (PS Form 3817) First-Class Mail International only ....................................................................................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page) First-Class Mail International only .....................................
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece (minimum 3) First-Class Mail International only .........................................
Bulk quantities:
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) First-Class Mail International only ......................................................................
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) First-Class Mail International only ..........................................................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 First-Class Mail International only ....................................................................................
• Registered Mail® service: The fee for
international Registered Mail service for
FCMI will increase to $20.75.
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• Return Receipt service: The fee for
international return receipt service for
FCMI will increase to $5.80.
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$2.00
2.00
0.58
11.10
1.45
2.00
• Customs Clearance and Delivery
Fee: The Customs Clearance and
Delivery Fee per dutiable item for
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Inbound Letter Post letters and flats will
increase to $8.45.
• International Business ReplyTM
Mail Service: The price for IBRS cards
will increase to $2.15, and the price for
IBRS envelopes (up to 2 ounces) will
increase to $2.70.
New prices will be listed in the
updated Notice 123, Price List.
Ruth Stevenson,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023–27760 Filed 12–15–23; 8:45 am]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 9 and 721
[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2022–0462; FRL–10183–
03–OCSPP]
RIN 2070–AB27
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Final rule.
AGENCY:
EPA is issuing significant new
use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) for
certain chemical substances that were
the subject of premanufacture notices
(PMNs) and are also subject to an Order
issued by EPA pursuant to TSCA. The
SNURs require persons who intend to
manufacture (defined by statute to
include import) or process any of these
chemical substances for an activity that
is designated as a significant new use by
this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days
before commencing that activity. The
required notification initiates EPA’s
evaluation of the use, under the
conditions of use for that chemical
substance, within the applicable review
period. Persons may not commence
manufacture or processing for the
significant new use until they have
submitted a Significant New Use Notice
(SNUN), and EPA has conducted a
review of the notice, made an
appropriate determination on the notice,
and has taken such actions as are
required by that determination.
DATES: This rule is effective on February
16, 2024. For purposes of judicial
review, this rule shall be promulgated at
1 p.m. (EST) on January 2, 2024.
ADDRESSES: The docket for this action,
identified under docket identification
(ID) number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2022–
0462, is available online at https://
www.regulations.gov or in person at the
Office of Pollution Prevention and
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SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Executive Summary
Significant New Use Rules on Certain
Chemical Substances (22–2.5e)
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Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket) in the
Environmental Protection Agency
Docket Center (EPA/DC). Please review
the visitor instructions and additional
information about the docket available
at https://www.epa.gov/dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
For technical information contact:
William Wysong, New Chemicals
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution
Prevention and Toxics, Environmental
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania
Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001;
telephone number: (202) 564–4163;
email address: wysong.william@epa.gov.
For general information contact: The
TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422
South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY
14620; telephone number: (202) 554–
1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@
epa.gov.
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A. What is the Agency’s authority for
taking this action?
TSCA section 5(a)(2) (15 U.S.C.
2604(a)(2)) authorizes EPA to determine
that a use of a chemical substance is a
‘‘significant new use.’’ EPA must make
this determination by rule after
considering all relevant factors,
including the four TSCA section 5(a)(2)
factors listed in Unit II.A.1.
B. What action is the Agency taking?
EPA is finalizing these SNURs under
TSCA section 5(a)(2) for certain
chemical substances that were the
subject of PMNs. This document
addresses final rules for PMN
substances that are subject to orders
issued under TSCA section 5(e)(1)(A), as
required by the determinations made
under TSCA section 5(a)(3)(B). Those
TSCA Orders require protective
measures to limit exposures or
otherwise mitigate the potential
unreasonable risk. The final SNURs
identify as significant new uses any
manufacturing, processing, use,
distribution in commerce, or disposal
that does not conform to the restrictions
imposed by the underlying TSCA
Orders, consistent with TSCA section
5(f)(4).
Previously, EPA proposed SNURs for
these chemical substances in the
Federal Register of October 31, 2022 (87
FR 65548) (FRL–10183–02–OCSPP). The
docket includes information considered
by the Agency in developing the
proposed and final rules, including
public comments and EPA’s responses
to the public comments received. The
proposed SNURs for certain chemical
substances not included in this Federal
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Register document will be addressed in
a future Federal Register document.
C. Why is the Agency taking this action?
The Agency is issuing these SNURs to
ensure that EPA receives timely
advanced notice of any future
manufacturing (including importing) or
processing of the chemical substances
subject to these proposed SNURs for
uses identified as significant new uses,
and to ensure that an appropriate
determination (relevant to the potential
risks associated with such
manufacturing (including importing),
processing, distribution in commerce,
use and disposal) has been issued prior
to the commencement of such
manufacturing (including importing) or
processing. The SNURs are necessary to
ensure that manufacturing (including
import) or processing for significant
new uses cannot proceed until EPA has
responded to the planned new use
circumstances by taking the required
actions under TSCA sections 5(e) or 5(f)
in the event that EPA determines that:
(1) The significant new use presents
an unreasonable risk under the
conditions of use (without consideration
of costs or other non-risk factors, and
including an unreasonable risk to a
potentially exposed or susceptible
subpopulation (PESS) identified as
relevant by EPA);
(2) The information available to EPA
is insufficient to permit a reasoned
evaluation of the health and
environmental effects of the significant
new use;
(3) In the absence of sufficient
information, the manufacturing
(including importing), processing,
distribution in commerce, use, or
disposal of the substance, or any
combination of such activities, may
present an unreasonable risk (without
consideration of costs or other non-risk
factors, and including an unreasonable
risk to a PESS identified as relevant by
EPA); or
(4) There is substantial production
and sufficient potential for
environmental release or human
exposure (as defined in TSCA section
5(a)(3)(B)(ii)(II)).
For manufacturing (including
importing) or processing for the
significant new use to proceed after EPA
has made one of these four
determinations, EPA must take actions
under TSCA sections 5(e) or 5(f) to
protect health and the environment.
However, EPA may also determine that
the significant new use is not likely to
present an unreasonable risk under
TSCA section 5(a)(3)(C), after which
manufacturing (including importing) or
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POSTAL SERVICE
39 CFR Part 20
International Mailing Services: Price Changes
AGENCY: Postal ServiceTM.
ACTION: Final action.
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SUMMARY: On October 6, 2023, the Postal Service published notice of
mailing services price adjustments with the Postal Regulatory
Commission (PRC). The PRC concluded that the price adjustments
contained in the Postal Service's notification may go into effect
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on January 21, 2024. The Postal Service will revise Notice 123, Price
List, to reflect the new mailing services prices.
DATES: The mailing services price adjustments are effective January 21,
2024.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale Kennedy at 202-268-6592 or Kathy
Frigo at 202-268-4178.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Proposed Rule and Response
On October 6, 2023, the Postal Service filed a notice with the PRC
In Docket No. R2024-1 of mailing services price adjustments to be
effective on January 21, 2024. On October 24, 2023, the Postal Service
published notification of proposed price changes in the Federal
Register entitled ``International Mailing Services: Proposed Price
Changes'' (88 FR 72972). The notification included price changes that
the Postal Service would adopt for certain services covered by Mailing
Standards of the United States Postal Service, International Mail
Manual (IMM[supreg]) and publish in Notice 123, Price List, on Postal
Explorer[supreg] at pe.usps.com. The Postal Service received no
comments.
II. Order of the Postal Regulatory Commission
In PRC Order No. 6814, issued on November 22, 2023, in PRC Docket
No. R2024-1, the PRC concluded that prices in the Postal Service's
notice in Docket No. R2024-1 may go into effect on January 21, 2024.
The new prices will accordingly be posted in Notice 123, Price List, on
Postal Explorer at pe.usps.com.
III. Summary of Changes
First-Class Mail International[supreg]
The price for a single-piece postcard will be $1.55 worldwide. The
First-Class Mail International (FCMI) letter nonmachinable will be
$0.44. The FCMI single-piece letter and flat prices will be as follows:
Letters
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Price groups
Weight not over (oz.) ---------------------------------------------------------------
1 2 3-5 6-9
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1............................................... $1.55 $1.55 $1.55 $1.55
2............................................... 1.55 2.35 2.80 2.80
3............................................... 2.22 3.10 4.10 4.10
3.5............................................. 2.84 3.89 5.40 5.40
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Flats
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Price groups
Weight not over (oz.) ---------------------------------------------------------------
1 2 3-5 6-9
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1............................................... $3.00 $3.00 $3.00 $3.00
2............................................... 3.35 3.98 4.23 4.23
3............................................... 3.64 4.87 5.45 5.45
4............................................... 3.89 5.78 6.71 6.71
5............................................... 4.18 6.69 7.93 7.93
6............................................... 4.46 7.58 9.16 9.16
7............................................... 4.74 8.50 10.39 10.39
8............................................... 5.02 9.40 11.61 11.61
12.............................................. 6.41 11.35 14.08 14.08
15.994.......................................... 7.80 13.30 16.54 16.54
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International Extra Services and Fees
The Postal Service will increase prices for certain market dominant
international extra services as noted:
Certificate of Mailing service: Fees for certificate of
mailing service for FCMI will increase as follows:
Certificate of Mailing
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Fee
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Individual pieces:
Individual article (PS Form 3817) First-Class $2.00
Mail International only.........................
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 2.00
(per page) First-Class Mail International only..
Firm mailing sheet (PS Form 3665), per piece 0.58
(minimum 3) First-Class Mail International only.
Bulk quantities:
For first 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof) 11.10
First-Class Mail International only.............
Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction 1.45
thereof) First-Class Mail International only....
Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606 First-Class Mail 2.00
International only..............................
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Registered Mail[supreg] service: The fee for international
Registered Mail service for FCMI will increase to $20.75.
Return Receipt service: The fee for international return
receipt service for FCMI will increase to $5.80.
Customs Clearance and Delivery Fee: The Customs Clearance
and Delivery Fee per dutiable item for
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Inbound Letter Post letters and flats will increase to $8.45.
International Business ReplyTM Mail Service:
The price for IBRS cards will increase to $2.15, and the price for IBRS
envelopes (up to 2 ounces) will increase to $2.70.
New prices will be listed in the updated Notice 123, Price List.
Ruth Stevenson,
Attorney, Ethics and Legal Compliance.
[FR Doc. 2023-27760 Filed 12-15-23; 8:45 am]
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