Environmental Protection Agency May 10, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of famoxadone in or on grapes and hops.

This notice announces the initial filing of pesticide petitions proposing the establishment of regulations for residues of Bifenthrin in or on Leafy Brassica Greens, Subgroup 5B; Turnip Greens; Tuberous and Corm Vegetables, Subgroup 1C; Okra; Dried Shelled Pea and Bean (Except Soybean), Subgroup 6C; and Cilantro.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR, entitled: ``Notice of Supplemental Distribution of a Registered Pesticide Product'' and identified by EPA ICR No. 0278.09 and OMB Control No. 2070-0044, is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2007. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection.

This document extends the public comment period for the proposed Significant New Use Rule for certain Perfluoroalkyl Sulfonates issued under the authority of section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) that was published in the Federal Register on March 10, 2006 (71 FR 12311) (FRL-7740-6). On April 10, 2006 (71 FR 18055) (FRL-7779-7), EPA extended the end of the public comment period from April 10, 2006 to May 10, 2006. In this action, EPA is further extending the end of the comment period from May 10, 2006 to August 8, 2006.

Virginia has applied to EPA for final authorization of revisions to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA proposes to grant final authorization to Virginia. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, EPA is authorizing the revisions by an immediate final rule. EPA did not make a proposal prior to the immediate final rule because we believe this action is not controversial and do not expect comments that oppose it. We have explained the reasons for this authorization in the preamble to the immediate final rule. Unless we receive written comments that oppose this authorization during the comment period, the immediate final rule will become effective on the date it establishes, and we will not take further action on this proposal. However, if we receive comments that oppose this action, we will withdraw the relevant amendments, section or paragraph of the immediate final rule, and they will not take effect. We will then respond to public comments in a later final rule based on this proposal. You may not have another opportunity for comment. If you want to comment on this action, you must do so at this time.

EPA is promulgating amendments to the air emission standards for existing and new large municipal waste combustor (MWC) units. Standards for MWC units were promulgated in 1995 and implemented in 2000. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires review of these standards every 5 years. The review is to be conducted in accordance with CAA section 129 and section 111 requirements, with standards revised as necessary. For existing MWC units, the goal of this action is to amend the standards to reflect the actual performance levels being achieved by existing MWC units. For new MWC units, the goal of this action is to amend the standards to reflect the performance level achievable by MWC units constructed in the future. Other technical improvements are also being made to the standards for MWC units.