Environmental Protection Agency May 26, 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Final Reissuance of General NPDES Permit (GP) for Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf and Contiguous State Waters (NPDES Permit Number AKG-28-0000)
On April 5, 2004, EPA proposed to reissue the general permit (GP) for offshore oil and gas exploration facilities on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) areas designated as the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas and contiguous State waters, pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Water Act (CWA) 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. There was a 45 day comment period during which written comments on the draft permit were submitted to EPA. On June 24, 2005, EPA extended the area of coverage to include the Hope Basin and Norton Sound Planning Areas including contiguous State waters that are within the Minerals Management Services current 5-year oil and gas leasing program and proposed to reissue the GP. There was an additional 30 day comment period. During the two comment periods, EPA received six comment letters on the GP. A Response to Comments was prepared by EPA along with the final GP.
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Notice of Data Availability; New Information Concerning SNAP Program Proposal on Ozone Depleting Substitutes in Foam Blowing
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available to the public new information related to a November 4, 2005 proposed rule under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program under section 612 of the Clean Air Act (70 FR 67120). The SNAP program reviews alternatives to Class I and Class II ozone depleting substances and approves the use of alternatives which reduce the overall risk to public health and the environment. The November 4, 2005 proposed rule proposed to list two hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs)HCFC-22 and HCFC-142bas unacceptable substitutes in foam blowing applications, but proposed to grandfather existing users until January 1, 2010. In response to the November 2005 proposal, EPA received public comments, which have been made available through the Air Docket (see General Information section below for docket contact information). The Agency has also received additional information regarding the technical viability of non-ozone depleting alternatives in blowing agents available for polyurethane ``pour foam'' and the extruded polystyrene foam industries. Today, the Agency is requesting comment on these materials. We plan to consider this information, and any comment received during the comment period, in determining what future action to take on our November 4, 2005 proposal regarding the use of HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b in foam blowing applications. This information may impact the outcome of the final rule, such as adjusting the January 1, 2010 grandfathering date or clarifying the definition of ``existing use.''
Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations; Availability of EPA Comments
EPA does not object to the proposed action. Rating LO. EIS No. 20060090, ERP No. D-AFS-F65061-WI, Fishbone Project Area, Vegetation and Road Management, Implementation, Washburn Ranger District, Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Bayfield County, WI.
P & W Electric Superfund Site; Yorkville, Gibson County, TN; Notice of Settlement
Under section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLS), the United States Environmental Protection Agency has entered into two proposed settlements for the reimbursement of past response costs concerning the P & W Superfund Site located in Yorkville, Gibson County, Tennessee.
Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application
This notice announces receipt of an application 524-EUP-OT from Monsanto Company requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 protein and the genetic material necessary (vector PV-ZMIR245) for its production in MON 89034 corn, Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 protein and the genetic material necessary (vector PV-ZMIR245) for its production in MON 89034 corn, and Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Bb1 protein and the genetic material necessary (vector PV-ZMIR39) for its production in MON 88017 corn. The Agency has determined that the application may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application.
Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for the Establishment of a Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for the Residues of the Plant-Incorporated Protectants Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry1A.105 Protein and the Genetic Material for Its Production in Corn in or on All Corn Commodities
This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the residues of the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1A.105 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn in or on all corn commodities.
Notice of Filing of a Pesticide Petition for the Establishment of a Temporary Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance for the Residues of the Plant-Incorporated Protectants Bacillus Thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 Protein and the Genetic Material for Its Production in Corn in or on All Corn Commodities
This notice announces the initial filing of a pesticide petition proposing the establishment of a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for the residues of the plant-incorporated protectants Bacillus thuringiensis Cry2Ab2 and the genetic material necessary for its production in corn in or on all corn commodities.
National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 announces its intent to delete the Cedartown Industries, Inc. site (the Site) from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comment on this proposed action. The NPL constitutes Appendix B of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), 40 CFR part 300, which EPA promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended. EPA and the State of Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GEPD) have determined that the Site poses no significant threat to public health or the environment and therefore, further response measures pursuant to CERCLA are not appropriate.
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