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Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Emission Control System Performance Warranty Regulations and Voluntary Aftermarket Part Certification Program (Renewal)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Annual Public Water System Compliance Report (Reinstatement); EPA ICR No. 1812.04 OMB Control No. 2020-0020
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost.
Proposed Rule To Implement the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard: New Source Review Anti-Backsliding Provisions for Former 1-Hour Ozone Standard
This proposed action would clarify the obligation to retain 1- hour nonattainment new source review (NSR) program requirements for certain areas designated nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). The EPA proposes to
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; North Carolina and South Carolina; Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina; Notice of Completeness Determination for the Purpose of Stopping Sanctions Clock
EPA is now giving notice of an action that EPA has already taken to find two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions complete and stop sanctions clocks associated with the Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill North Carolina, South Carolina 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the ``bi-state Charlotte Area''). Pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its implementing regulations, EPA has made an affirmative determination of completeness for the attainment demonstrations submitted by the States of North Carolina and South Carolina the bi-state Charlotte Area. On May 27, 2010, letters announcing this determination were sent to the Governors of North Carolina and South Carolina, effectively stopping the sanctions clock started on May 8, 2009, by a finding of failure to submit the attainment demonstrations. This notice is simply an announcement of a determination that EPA has already made.
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for Massachusetts
EPA is proposing to update to a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (``OCS'') Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of States' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (``COA''), as mandated by the Clean Air Act (``the Act''). The portion of the OCS air regulations that is being updated pertains to the requirements for OCS sources in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The intended effect of approving the OCS requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is to regulate emissions from OCS sources in accordance with the requirements onshore. The change to the existing requirements discussed below is incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations and is listed in the appendix to the OCS air regulations.
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations Consistency Update for Massachusetts
EPA is approving an update to a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (``OCS'') Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of States' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (``COA''), as mandated by the Clean Air Act (``the Act''). The portion of the OCS air regulations that is being updated pertains to the requirements for OCS sources in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The intended effect of approving the OCS requirements for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is to regulate emissions from OCS sources in accordance with the requirements onshore. The change to the existing requirements discussed below is incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations and is listed in the appendix to the OCS air regulations.
Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final Exclusion
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting a petition submitted by Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) to exclude (or delist) its wastewater treatment biosludge generated by its Ingleside, Texas facility from the lists of hazardous wastes. This final rule responds to the petition submitted by OxyChem to delist K019, K020, F025, F001, F003, and F005 waste resulting from the treatment of wastewaters from the manufacturing processes at its facility.
Hazardous Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste; Final Exclusion
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting a petition submitted by Tokusen USA, Inc. (called Tokusen hereinafter) to exclude (or delist) a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) sludge filter cake (called sludge hereinafter) generated by Tokusen in Conway, AR from the list of hazardous wastes. The final rule responds to the petition submitted by Tokusen, to delist the WWTP sludge.
Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair and Painting Activities in Target Housing and Child Occupied Facilities; State of Rhode Island and State of Massachusetts. Notice of Self-Certification Program Authorization, Request for Public Comment, Opportunity for Public Hearing
This notice announces that on April 20, 2010, the State of Rhode Island, and on July 9, 2010, the State of Massachusetts, were deemed authorized under section 404(a) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 U.S.C. 2684(a), and 40 CFR 745.324(d)(2), to administer and enforce requirements for renovation, repair and painting programs in accordance with section 402(c)(3) of TSCA, 15 U.S.C. 2682(c)(3). This notice also announces that EPA is seeking comment during a 45-day public comment period, and is providing an opportunity to request a public hearing within the first 15 days of this comment period, on whether Rhode Island's and Massachusetts's programs are at least as protective as the Federal program and provide for adequate enforcement. This notice also announces that Rhode Island's and Massachusetts's 402(c)(3) programs were deemed authorized by regulation and statute on April 20, 2010, and July 9, 2010, respectively, and will continue without further notice unless EPA, based on its own review and/or comments received during the comment period, disapproves the Rhode Island and Massachusetts program applications on or before October 20, 2010 and January 9, 2011, respectively.
Testing of Certain High Production Volume Chemical Substances; Third Group of Chemical Substances; Notice of Public Meeting
EPA will hold a public meeting to give members of the public an opportunity to comment on a proposed rule under section 4(a)(1)(B) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) entitled ``Testing of Certain High Production Volume Chemicals; Third Group of Chemicals.'' The proposed rule, when finalized, would require manufacturers, importers, and processors of certain high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to conduct testing to obtain screening level data for health and environmental effects and chemical fate. Opportunity to present oral comment was provided in the proposed rule and in response to that opportunity, a request to present oral comments was received.
Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Ambient Air Methods and Monitoring Subcommittee (AAMMS)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a public teleconference on September 15, 2010, of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Ambient Air Monitoring & Methods Subcommittee (AAMMS or Subcommittee) to provide advice on EPA's white paper, Approach for the Development of a New Federal Reference Method for Lead (Pb) in Total Suspended Particulates (TSP).
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Four Case Studies of Water Utility Practices
EPA is announcing a 45-day public comment period for the draft document titled, ``Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment: Four Case Studies of Water Utility Practices'' (EPA/600/R-10/077a). The document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development.
Alkyl Alcohol Alkoxylate Phosphate Derivatives; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of alkyl alcohol alkoxylate phosphate derivatives (AAAPD) when used under 40 CFR part 910 as an inert ingredientsurfactant and related adjuvants of surfactants for pre- and post-harvest uses and application to animals in pesticide formulations under 40 CFR part 930, limited to a maximum of 30% by weight in end-use products. The Joint Inerts Task Force (JITF), Cluster Support Team Number 2 (CST 2) submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of AAAPDs.
Notice of Extended Availability of Draft National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Residually Designated Discharges in Milford, Bellingham and Franklin, Massachusetts; and Notice of Extended Availability of Proposed Amendments to the Preliminary Residual Designation Issued by EPA on November 12, 2008
On April 20, 2010, the Director of the Office of Ecosystem Protection, Environmental Protection Agency-Region 1 (EPA), issued a Notice of Availability of a draft NPDES general permit for storm water discharges in the Charles River watershed within Milford, Bellingham and Franklin, Massachusetts, from sites that are proposed for final designation for NPDES permitting pursuant to EPA's residual designation authority, and a Notice of Availability of Proposed Amendments to the Preliminary Residual Designation issued by EPA on November 12, 2008 (see FRL-9139-4). Today EPA is extending the public comment period for the draft permit and proposed Residual Designation until September 30, 2010. The draft general permit, appendices, and fact sheet are available at: https://www.epa.gov/region1/npdes/stormwater.
Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System; Identification and Listing of Special Wastes; Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities
On June 21, 2010, EPA proposed to regulate the disposal of coal combustion residuals generated from the combustion of coal at electric utilities and by independent power producers. This action makes several administrative corrections in the preamble to the proposed rule, which were discovered after the proposal was published in the Federal Register. In addition, EPA is providing notice that additional support documents are available for public inspection in the rulemaking docket.
2-methyl-1,3-propanediol; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol (CAS Reg. No. 2163-42-0) when used as an inert ingredient in pesticide formulations applied to growing crops and raw agricultural commodities after harvest, and when used as an inert ingredient solvent and/or surfactant in pesticide formulations applied to animals (used for food). Lyondell Chemical Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 2-methyl-1,3-propanediol.
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines
EPA is promulgating national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for existing stationary spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines that either are located at area sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions or that have a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake horsepower and are located at major sources of hazardous air pollutant emissions.
Disapproval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Addition of Incentive for Regulatory Flexibility for Its Environmental Stewardship Program
On July 6, 2007, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted a request to EPA to amend its State Implementation Plan (SIP) to add incentives for regulatory flexibility for participants in its Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) and Comprehensive Local Environmental Action Network (CLEAN) Community Challenge Program. Indiana requested that EPA approve the following for ESP and CLEAN members: The incorporation by reference of certain incentives under the National Environmental Performance Track (NEPT) Program, monthly averaging of volatile organic compound (VOC) coating limits, and the processing of pollution prevention projects as minor permit revisions. For the reasons discussed below, EPA is proposing to disapprove these three incentives.
Proposed Cercla Administrative Order On Consent for the Kerber Creek Site, Saguache County, CO
In accordance with the requirements of section 122 (i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (``CERCLA''), 42 USC 9622(I), notice is hereby given of a proposed Administrative Order on Consent (``AOC'') under sections 104, 106, 107, and 122 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9604, 9606, 9607, and 9622, between EPA and Trout Unlimited, Inc. (``Trout Unlimited'') regarding the Kerber Creek Site located in the Rio Grande Basin near Villa Grove, Saguache County, Colorado. The property which is the subject of this proposed AOC is all areas to which hazardous substances and/or pollutants or contaminants, have come to be located along the approximately 17 miles of Kerber Creek stretching from the Bonanza town site, below the Forest Service boundary, and extending to the town of Villa Grove. This AOC requires that Trout Unlimited perform the following activities: Develop a watershed plan, remove tailings with elevated concentrations of metals from the streamside, perform phytostablilization, revegetate sites, stabilize stream banks, and monitor sinuosity, width, depth, density of microinvertebrates and fishery, upland vegetation cover, stability of stream banks concentration of metals, and habitat trends, all with respect to Kerber Creek. The performance of this work shall be approved and monitored by EPA.
Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (``CAA'' or the ``Act''), 42 U.S.C. 7413(g), notice is hereby
Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of Two New Equivalent Methods
Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated, in accordance with 40 CFR Part 53, two new equivalent methods for measuring concentrations of PM10 and sulfur dioxide (SO2) in the ambient air.
Massachusetts: Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program Revisions
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts applied to EPA for final authorization of certain changes to its hazardous waste program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA determined that these changes satisfy all requirements needed to qualify for final authorization and recently authorized the State's changes through an immediate final action. In the immediate final action, EPA also stated that ``Massachusetts is not authorized to carry out its hazardous waste program in Indian country.'' An adverse comment was filed regarding this determination (but not otherwise challenging the authorization decision). Therefore, EPA is today responding to this comment and making a final decision that the updated authorization does not apply to Indian country. In addition, EPA is correcting an error in the immediate final action rule.
The Effects of Mountaintop Mines and Valley Fills on Aquatic Ecosystems of the Central Appalachian Coalfields and a Field-Based Aquatic Life Benchmark for Conductivity in Central Appalachian Streams
EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period for two related draft documents: (1) ``The Effects of Mountaintop Mines and Valley Fills on Aquatic Ecosystems of the Central Appalachian Coalfields'' (EPA/600/R-09/138A) and (2) ``A Field-based Aquatic Life Benchmark for Conductivity in Central Appalachian Streams'' (EPA/600/R- 10/023A). We are specifically extending the comment period on these two documents to give the public additional time to evaluate the data used to derive a benchmark for conductivity. The original Federal Register notice announcing the public comment period was published on April 12, 2010 (75 FR 18499). By following the link below, reviewers may download the initial data and EPA's derivative data sets that were used to calculate the conductivity benchmark. These reports were developed by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA's Office of Research and Development as part of a set of actions taken by EPA to further clarify and strengthen environmental permitting requirements for Appalachian mountaintop removal and other surface coal mining projects, in coordination with Federal and State regulatory agencies (https://www.epa.gov/owow/wetlands/guidance/mining.html).
Mancozeb; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes tolerances for residues of mancozeb in or on multiple commodities which are identified and discussed later in this document. The Interregional Research Project Number 4 (IR-4) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA). In addition, this action establishes a time-limited tolerance for residues of mancozeb in or on walnuts in response to the approval of a specific exemption under section 18 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) authorizing the use of mancozeb on walnuts to control walnut blight. This regulation establishes a maximum permissible level of residues of mancozeb in walnuts. The time-limited tolerance on walnuts expires and is revoked on December 31, 2013. Also, this action revises the introductory text of paragraphs (a) and (b).
Notice of Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Complex Polymeric Polyhydroxy Acids in or on All Food Commodities; Correction and Reopening of Comment Period
EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of January 13, 2010, concerning the Agency's receipt of an initial filing of a pesticide petition. This document is being issued to correct omissions and to also reopen the comment period for an additional 30 days.
Web-Distributed Labeling User Acceptance Pilot
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) is exploring a new initiative called ``web-distributed labeling'' (web-distributed labeling) that would make the most current version of some pesticide labeling available to users via the Internet. Through this Federal Register Notice, OPP is announcing its intention to conduct a web- distributed labeling ``User Acceptance Pilot'' and is soliciting interest from entities potentially willing to participate in this pilot program. Through the User Acceptance Pilot, EPA intends to demonstrate how users could access labeling information using the Internet, thereby helping EPA determine whether the benefits of web-distributed labeling would be sufficiently appealing to users that they would be willing to visit a website to download and use labeling. This notice provides a brief description of a pilot website and invites participation in developing a pilot web-distributed labeling website by interested parties.
Notice of Receipt of Request to Voluntarily Cancel a Pesticide Registration
In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of request by the registrant to voluntarily cancel a pesticide registration.
Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations
In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily cancel certain pesticide registrations. EPA intends to grant these requests at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the requests, or unless the registrants withdraw their requests. If these requests are granted, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted after the registration has been canceled only if the sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order.
Pesticide Emergency Exemptions; Agency Decisions and State and Federal Agency Crisis Declarations
EPA has granted emergency exemptions under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) for use of pesticides as listed in this notice. The exemptions were granted during the period October 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 to control unforeseen pest outbreaks.
Flubendiamide; Pesticide Tolerances
This regulation establishes, reassesses, modifies and revokes tolerances for residues of flubendiamide, N\2\-[1,1-dimethyl-2- (methylsulfonyl)ethyl-3-iodo-N\1\-[2-methyl-4-[1,2,2,2-tetraf luoro-1- (trifluoromethyl)ethyl]phenyl]-1,2-benzenedicarboxamide, in/on multiple food and livestock commodities which are identified, and will be discussed in detail later in this document. Bayer CropScience, LP in c/ o Nichino America, Inc. (U.S. subsidiary of Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd.) requested these tolerances under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA).
Pesticide Products; Registration Applications
This notice announces receipt of applications to register new uses for pesticide products containing currently registered active ingredients, pursuant to the provisions of section 3(c) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. EPA is publishing this Notice of such applications, pursuant to section 3(c)(4) of FIFRA.
Issuance of an Experimental Use Permit by the State of Florida
The State of Florida has granted an experimental use permit (EUP) to the following pesticide applicant, SpringStar, Inc. EPA Company Number 66433, P.O. Box 2622, Woodinville, WA 98072. An EUP permits use of a pesticide for experimental or research purposes only in accordance with the limitations in the permit. EPA is publishing this document, pursuant to 40 CFR 172.26(a)(3). Notice of receipt of this permit does not imply a decision by the Agency on the permit.
Diethylene Glycol (DEG); Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of diethylene glycol (DEG) (CAS No. 111-46- 6) when used as an inert ingredient as a solvent, stabilizer and/or antifreeze within pesticide formulations without limitation, under 40 CFR 180.920, for use on growing crops and raw agricultural commodities pre-harvest Huntsman, Dow AgroSciences L.L.C., Nufarm Americas Inc., BASF, Stepan Company, Loveland Products Inc., and Rhodia Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of DEG.
N-alkyl (C8-C18) Primary Amines and Acetate Salts; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of N-alkyl (C8-C18) primary amines and acetate salts where the alkyl group is linear and may be saturated and/ or unsaturated, herein referred to in this document as NAPAAS, when used as a surfactant and related adjuvants of surfactants for pre- harvest and post-harvest uses under 40 CFR 180.910 and application to animals under 40 CFR 180.930 at a maximum concentration in formulated end-use products of 10% by weight in herbicide products, 4% by weight in insecticide products, and 4% by weight in fungicide products. The Joint Inerts Task Force (JITF), Cluster Support Team Number 25 submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of NAPAAS.
2-(2'-hydroxy-3', 5'-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole and Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-(2'-hydroxy-3', 5'-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole (CAS Reg. No. 25973-55-1) and Phenol, 2-(2H- benzotriazole-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl; (CAS Reg. No. 23328-53-2) when used as a ultraviolet (UV) stabilizer at a maximum concentration of 0.6% in insecticide formulations applied pre-harvest to adzuki beans, canola, chickpeas, cotton, faba beans, field peas, lentils, linola, linseed, lucerne, lupins, mung beans, navy beans, pigeon peas, safflower, sunflower, and vetch under 40 CFR 180.920. Ag-Chem Consulting on behalf of Caltex Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 2-(2'-hydroxy-3', 5'-di-tert-amylphenyl) benzotriazole and Phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazole-2- yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl.
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-16-alkyl esters, telomers with 1-dodecanethiol, polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether with propylene glycol monomethacrylate (1:1), and styrene 2,2'-(1,2-diazenediyl)bis[2-methylbutanenitrile]-initiated; Tolerance Exemption
This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-16- alkyl esters, telomers with 1-dodecanethiol, polyethylene-polypropylene glycol ether with propylene glycol monomethacrylate (1:1), and styrene 2,2'-(1,2-diazenediyl)bis[2-methylbutanenitrile]-initiated, number average molecular weight (in AMU) 4000; when used as an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation 40 CFR 180.960. Clariant Corporation submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of 2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, C12-16-alkyl esters, telomers with 1-dodecanethiol, polyethylene- polypropylene glycol ether with propylene glycol monomethacrylate (1:1), and styrene 2,2'-(1,2-diazenediyl)bis[2-methylbutanenitrile]- initiated on food or feed commodities.
Final Determination To Approve Alternative Final Cover Request for the Lake County, Montana Landfill
The Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII is making a final determination to approve an alternative final cover for the Lake County landfill, a municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) owned and operated by Lake County, Montana on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Flathead Reservation in Montana. EPA is promulgating a site-specific rule proposed on February 10, 2010, that approves an alternative final cover for the Lake County, Montana landfill.
Prohydrojasmon, propyl-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclo-pentylacetate; Temporary Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance
This regulation establishes a temporary exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the biochemical pesticide prohydrojasmon (PDJ), propyl-3-oxo-2-pentylcyclo-pentylacetate, on red apple varieties when applied/used as a plant growth-regulator in accordance with the terms of Experimental Use Permit (EUP) No. 62097- EUP-R and when used in accordance with good agricultural practices. Fine Agrochemicals, Ltd., submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting the temporary tolerance exemption. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of prohydrojasmon (PDJ), propyl- 3-oxo-2-pentylcyclo-pentylacetate. The temporary tolerance exemption expires on August 1, 2012.
Propionic Acid and Salts, and Urea Sulfate; Registration Review Proposed Decisions; Notice of Availability
This notice announces the availability of EPA's proposed registration review decisions for the pesticides propionic acid and salts, and urea sulfate and opens a public comment period on the proposed decisions. Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, that the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request
This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application 524-EUP- RNR from Monsanto Company requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the plant-incorporated protectants (PIPs), Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt ) Vip3Aa19 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector pCOT1) in event COT102 cotton, Bt Cry1Ac protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector PV-GHBK04) in event MON 15985 cotton, and Bt Cry2Ab2 protein and the genetic material necessary for its production (vector PV-GHBK11) in event MON 15985 cotton. The Agency has determined that the permit may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 172.11(a), the Agency is soliciting comments on this application.
FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; Notice of Public Meeting
There will be a 4-day meeting of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) to consider and review the Chlorpyrifos Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic (PBPK/PD) Model linked to the Cumulative and Aggregate Risk Evaluation System (CARES).
Propetamphos; Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Pesticide Registrations
In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by the registrant, Wellmark International, to voluntarily cancel its registrations of products containing the pesticide propetamphos. The requests would terminate the last propetamphos products registered for use in the United States. EPA intends to grant these requests at the close of the comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of the requests, or unless the registrant withdraws its requests. If these requests are granted, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in this notice will be permitted after the registrations have been canceled only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order.
Draft Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
EPA is announcing that ERG, an EPA contractor for external scientific peer review, will convene an independent panel of experts and organize and conduct an external peer review workshop to review the draft human health assessment titled, ``Toxicological Review of Dichloromethane: In Support of Summary Information on the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)'' (EPA/635/R-10/003A). The draft assessment was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the EPA Office of Research and Development.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Transportation Conformity Consultation Requirement
EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on June 4, 2010. This revision consists of transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation related control measures and mitigation measures. This approval will meet a requirement of the Clean Air Act and Transportation Conformity regulations.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Transportation Conformity Consultation Requirement
EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on June 4, 2010. This revision consists of criteria and procedures related to the State's interagency consultation and certain control and mitigation measures
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Final Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Carbon Monoxide and Volatile Organic Compounds
Under section 110(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is disapproving an Ohio regulation revision pertaining to volatile organic compound (VOC) limits for high performance architectural coatings contained in Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3745-21-09(U)(1)(h). Under section 110(k)(4) of the CAA, we are also conditionally approving a revision of paragraph (BBB)(1) of OAC 3745-21-09, based on a State commitment to provide for enforceability of a pertinent limit no later than one year from the date of EPA's conditional approval.
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council Notification of Public Teleconference and Public Comment
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will host a public teleconference meeting on Thursday, August 26, 2010, starting at 1 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary topic of discussion will be EPA's charge to the NEJAC on incorporating environmental justice concerns into permits under Federal environmental laws, and EPA's draft Plan EJ 2014. This NEJAC National Public Teleconference meeting is open to the public. There will be a public comment period beginning at 3:30 p.m. until 4 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the topics of the meeting.
Stakeholder Meeting Regarding Re-Evaluation of Currently Approved Total Coliform Analytical Methods
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is hosting three public Web conferences during which the Agency will have a technical dialogue with stakeholders regarding re-evaluation of currently approved Total Coliform Rule (TCR) analytical methods. At these meetings, stakeholders will be given an opportunity to discuss potential elements of a method re-evaluation study, such as developing a reference coliform/non-coliform library for use in evaluation of method performance, setting method performance acceptance criteria, and/or revising the Alternate Test Protocol (ATP). These meetings are follow-up to the public stakeholder meeting held on May 11-12, 2010. The proposed Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR) was published in the Federal Register on July 14, 2010.
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