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EHS Federal Regulatory Alert
June 29, 2017-Number 124
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AIR Alabama SIP/PM-2.5 Infrastructure Requirements AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve portions of the Alabama SIP regarding infrastructure requirements for the 2012 annual particulate matter (PM-2.5) NAAQS. The rule would approve the state's Dec. 9, 2015, SIP submission for the applicable requirements, with the exception of the interstate transport provisions regarding contribution to nonattainment or interference with maintenance (prongs 1 and 2); visibility protection (prong 4); and the state board requirements, which will be addressed in separate rulemaking actions. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Tiereny Bell; EPA Region 4, Air Planning and Implementation Branch; 404-562-9088; bell.tiereny@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52
82 FR 29448 (06/29/2017)
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AIR California SIP/San Joaquin Valley Ozone Transportati AIR
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Notice of the EPA provides the agency's finding that motor vehicle emissions budgets in the San Joaquin Valley 2016 ozone plan are adequate for transportation conformity purposes for the 2008 eight-hour ozone NAAQS. The budgets cover the years 2018, 2021, 2024, 2027, 2030, and 2031. The metropolitan planning organizations in the area and the U.S. Department of Transportation are required to use the budgets for future conformity determinations. The finding is effective July 14, 2017. Contact: Anita Lee; EPA Region 9; 415-972-3958; lee.anita@epa.gov
82 FR 29547 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Engine Emission Defect and Recall Reports AIR
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for a revised information collection request regarding engine emission defect information reports (DIRs) and voluntary emission recall reports (VERRs). The collection addresses requirements for manufacturers of heavy-duty highway and nonroad engines to submit DIRs (Form 5900-301) if emission-related defects that may cause the engines' emissions to exceed Clean Air Act standards are found on engines of the same model year. The collection also addresses requirements for manufacturers to submit VERRs (Form 5900-300) to initiate a voluntary recall and voluntary emissions recall quarterly progress reports (Form 5900-302). The revisions address that EPA may reduce the burden estimate due to the submission of fewer applications for certification of Category 3 engine families than previously estimated. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Nydia Yanira Reyes-Morales; EPA; 202-343-9264; reyes-morales.nydia@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 85 through 1068 (nonconsecutive)
82 FR 29544 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Gasc AIR
>latility/Fuel and Fuel Additives
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for a continuing information collection request regarding volatility standards for fuel and fuel additives. The collection addresses requirements for gasoline producers or importers to provide on product transfer documents legible and conspicuous statements that the gasoline contains ethanol and the percentage concentration of ethanol. The collection also addresses requirements for producers or importers seeking testing exemptions from volatility standards for research purposes to submit certain information to the EPA. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: James Caldwell; EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality; 202-343-9303; caldwell.jim@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 80.27(d) and (e)
82 FR 29548 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Georgia SIP/Minor New Source Review AIR
Direct final rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Georgia SIP that clarify that existing exemptions from minor new source review permitting do not extend to sources that are subject to NSPS for stationary sources or NESHAP. The revisions also add a definition of "pollution control project" and provide that such projects are exempt from minor new source review construction permit requirements. The rule is effective Aug. 28, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by July 31,2017. Contact: Brad Akers; EPA Region 4, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division; 404-562-9089; akers.brad@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.570
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82 FR 29418 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Georgia SIP/Minor New Source Review AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve revisions to the Georgia SIP that clarify that existing exemptions from minor new source review permitting do not extend to sources that are subject to NSPS for stationary sources or NESHAP. The revisions also add a definition of "pollution control project" and provide that such projects are exempt from minor new source review construction permit requirements. A direct final rule adopts the revisions, effective Aug. 28, 2017. Comments are due July 31,2017. Contact: Brad Akers; EPA Region 4, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division; 404-562-9089; akers.brad@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.570
82 FR 29469 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Georgia, South Carolina SIPs/Ambient Air Standards and Definitions AIR
Direct final rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Georgia SIP and portions of revisions to the South Carolina SIP. The Georgia SIP revisions incorporate definitions concerning fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) and amend state rules to reflect the 2008 NAAQS for lead. South Carolina SIP revisions incorporate the 2010 sulfur dioxide NAAQS, 2010 nitrogen dioxide NAAQS, 2012 PM-2.5 NAAQS, and the 2015 ozone NAAQS. The South Carolina SIP revisions also remove from the SIP the revoked 1997 eight-hour ozone NAAQS and the standard for gaseous fluorides. The rule is effective Aug. 28, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by July 31,2017. Contact: Brad Akers; EPA Region 4, Air Planning and Implementation Branch; 404-562-9089; akers.brad@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.570 and 52.2120
82 FR 29414 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Georgia, Myth Carolina SIPs/Ambient Air Standards and Definitions AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve revisions to the Georgia SIP and portions of revisions to the South Carolina SIP. The Georgia SIP revisions incorporate definitions concerning fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) and amend state rules to reflect the 2008 NAAQS for lead. South Carolina SIP revisions incorporate the 2010 sulfur dioxide NAAQS, 2010 nitrogen dioxide NAAQS, 2012 PM-2.5 NAAQS, and the 2015 ozone NAAQS. The South Carolina SIP revisions also remove from the SIP the revoked 1997 eight-hour ozone NAAQS and the standard for gaseous fluorides. A concurrent direct final rule adopts the revisions, effective Aug. 28, 2017. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Brad Akers; EPA Region 4, Air Planning and Implementation Branch; 404 562-9089; akers.brad@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.570 and 52.2120
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82 FR 29466 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Kentucky SIP/Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve portions of revisions to the Kentucky SIP concerning the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District's stationary source emissions monitoring and reporting requirements. The revisions authorize the district to require emissions monitoring at stationary sources and require specified sources to maintain emissions records and provide annual emissions statements to the district Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Richard Wong, EPA Region 4, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division; 404-562-8726; wong.richard@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52
82 FR 29467 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Missouri SIP/Operating Permits Program AIR
Final rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Missouri SIP and operating permits program. The revisions update the emissions fee for permitted sources as set by Missouri law from $40 to $48 per ton of air pollution emitted annually, effective Jan. 1, 2016. The rule also corrects the Jan. 15, 2016, direct final rule (81 FR 2090) that previously approved the revisions by removing the approval and codification under 40 CFR 52.1320 due to an agency error. In addition, the rule corrects the state effective date to March 30, 2015, under 40 CFR 70, Appendix A. The rule is effective July 31, 2017. Contact: Amy Algoe-Eakin; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913-551-7942; algoe-eakin.amy@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1320; 40 CFR 70, Appendix A
82 FR 29424 (06/29/2017)
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AIR NOx Budget Trading Program AIR
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for continuing information collection request regarding the NOx Budget Trading Program to reduce the regional transport of ozone. The program has been replaced by ozone-season NOx trading programs under the Cross State Air Pollution Rule. The collection addresses emissions monitoring and reporting requirements for industrial sources in certain states that continue to report emissions data to the EPA under a NOx SIP call. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Karen VanSickle; EPA, Office of Atmospheric Programs; 202-343-9220; vansickle.karen@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 75
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82 FR 29551 (06/29/2017)
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AIR NSPS for Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units AIR
Notice of the EPA announces the submission of a continuing information collection request to the OMB regarding NSPS for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. The collection addresses requirements for owners and operators of affected facilities to submit initial notification, performance tests, and periodic reports and results, and to maintain records of periods of startup, shutdown or malfunction or when the monitoring system is inoperative. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Patrick Yellin; EPA, Monitoring, Assistance and Media Programs Division; 202-564-2970; yellin.patrick@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 60, Subparts A and CCCC
82 FR 29546 (06/29/2017)
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AIR NSPSs and NESHAPs AIR
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for 68 continuing information collection requests and two new information collection requests regarding various NESHAPs and NSPSs. The collections address requirements for owners and operators of affected facilities to submit initial notification, performance tests, and periodic reports and results, and to maintain records of periods of startup, shutdown, or malfunction or when the monitoring system is inoperative. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Patrick Yellin; EPA, Office of Compliance; 202-564-2970; yellin.patrick@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 60, 61, 63
82 FR 29552 (06/29/2017)
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AIR New Mexico SIP/Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Minor New Source Review AIR
Final rule of the EPA approves portions of revisions to the New Mexico SIP that update the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County minor new source review (MNSR) permit program, including to add a general construction permitting program, revise MNSR public participation requirements, and add exemptions from MNSR permitting for inconsequential emission sources and activities. The rule also conditionally approves provisions concerning accelerated permitting procedures, technical permit revision procedures, and a definition of "conflict of interest." The rule is effective July 31, 2017. Contact: Aimee Wilson; EPA Region 6; 214-665-7596; wilson.aimee@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1620
82 FR 29421 (06/29/2017)
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AIR North Dakota SIP/Infrastructure Requirements AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve portions of revisions to the North Dakota SIP to demonstrate that the state meets infrastructure requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide and 2012 fine particulate matter (PM-2.5) NAAQS. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Kate Gregory; EPA Region 8, Air Program; 303-312-6175; gregory.kate@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52
82 FR 29457 (06/29/2017)
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AIR
Ohio/Clean Air Act Conse
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Notice of the Justice Department announces a proposed consent decree in United States v. Lima Refining Co. (Civil Action No. 3:17-cv-01320-JZ), lodged June 22, 2017, with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. The consent decree would resolve claims regarding alleged Clean Air Act violations at Lima Refining's petroleum refinery located in Lima, Ohio, and claims for stipulated penalties for violations of a 2007 consent decree addendum involving the facility. The consent decree would require the defendant to pay $1 million in penalties and to perform injunctive relief concerning its leak detection and repair program, continuous emissions monitoring system, flare efficiency and minimization, and its sulfur recovery plant. The defendant also would be required to perform a lead paint abatement supplemental environmental project, and to install oxygen enrichment at two of its sulfur recovery units as mitigation. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: DOJ, Environment and Natural Resources Division; 202-514-2701; pubcomment-ees.enrd@usdoj.gov
82 FR 29582 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Tennessee SIP/Ellison Surfac AIR
nologies Hazardous Air Pollutants Permit
Direct final rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Tennessee SIP concerning the operation of the Ellison Surface Technologies Inc., facility in Morgan County, Tenn. The revisions implement alternative state permit terms and conditions that substitute for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from plating and polishing operations. The rule is effective Aug. 28, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by July 31,2017. Contact: Lee Page; EPA Region 4, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division; 404-562-9131; page.lee@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 63.99
82 FR 29432 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Tennessee SIP/Ellison Surface Technologies Hazardous Air Pollutants Permit AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve revisions to the Tennessee SIP concerning the operation of the Ellison Surface Technologies Inc., facility in Morgan County, Tenn. The revisions implement alternative state permit terms and conditions that substitute for the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from plating and polishing operations. A concurrent direct final rule adopts the revisions, effective Aug. 28, 2017. Comments are due July 31,2017. Contact: Lee Page; EPA Region 4, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division; 404-562 9131; page.lee@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 63.99
82 FR 29470 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Texas SIP/Collin County Lead Nonattainment Area AIR
Direct final rule of the EPA provides the agency's determination that the Collin County, Texas, nonattainment area has attained the 2008 lead NAAQS based on complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air quality monitoring data for 2013-2015, and redesignates the area to attainment. The attainment of the NAAQS and redesignation are due to the discontinuation of smelting operations at the Exide Technologies battery recycling plant in Frisco. The rule also approves revisions to the Texas SIP that address the attainment demonstration and maintenance plan for the 2008 lead NAAQS and a second 10-year maintenance plan for the 1978 lead NAAQS. The rule is effective Sept. 27, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by July 31, 2017. Contact: Robert Todd; EPA Region 6; 214-665-2156; todd.robert@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.2270 and 81.344
82 FR 29426 (06/29/2017)
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AIR Texas SIP/Collin County Lead Nonattainment Area AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would provide the agency's determination that the Collin County, Texas, nonattainment area has attained the 2008 lead NAAQS based on complete, quality assured, and certified ambient air quality monitoring data for 2013-2015, and redesignates the area to attainment. The attainment of the NAAQS and redesignation are due to the discontinuation of smelting operations at the Exide Technologies battery recycling plant in Frisco. The rule also would approve revisions to the Texas SIP that address the attainment demonstration and maintenance plan for the 2008 lead NAAQS and a second 10-year maintenance plan for the 1978 lead NAAQS. A concurrent direct final rule adopts the revisions, effective Sept. 27, 2017. Comments are due July 31,2017. Contact: Robert Todd; EPA Region 6; 214-665-2156; todd.robert@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.2270 and 81.344
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82 FR 29469 (06/29/2017)
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COASTAL ZONE Gulf Coast Restoration Trost Fund/Nature Conservancy GulfCorps Program COASTAL ZONE
Notice of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council announces a proposed subaward of $7.5 million to the Nature Conservancy to establish the Gulf Coast Conservation Corps (GulfCorps) program. The program will support habitat restoration in the Gulf of Mexico by creating partnerships among federal, state, academic, and nonprofit organizations to provide local labor for projects, as well as recruit, train, and employ individuals in the local restoration-based workforce. Projects may include invasive species removal, shoreline protection and enhancement, riparian restoration, debris removal, re-vegetation, reef restoration, and habitat monitoring and conservation. Contact: Will Spoon; Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council; 504-239-9814; raams_pgmsupport@restorethegulf.gov
82 FR 29565 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Alternative Affirmative Defense Requirements for ULSD GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for a continuing information collection request concerning alternative affirmative defense requirements for ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. The collection applies to retailers, refiners, importers, and distributors, who are deemed liable if a violation of the 15 parts per million sulfur standard is identified at a retail outlet. Such parties may rebut the presumption by establishing an affirmative defense showing that a quality assurance sampling and testing program was conducted. The collection addresses provisions that allow refiners and importers an alternative means of meeting the affirmative defense requirements by participating in a nationwide diesel fuel sampling and testing program. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Geanetta Heard; EPA, Fuels Compliance Center; 202 343-9017; heard.geanetta@epa.gov
82 FR 29550 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Biosimilar Enhanced Review Transparency and Communication Program GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA requests comments on proposed recommendations for the Program for Enhanced Review Transparency and Communication for original 351 (k) biologies license applications as part of the reauthorization of the Biosimilar User Fee Act for fiscal years 2018 2022. The proposed program would allow for additional communication between the FDA and applicants through Biological Product Development Type 4 meetings, mid-cycle communications,
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and late-cycle meetings. Also, the FDA specifies that it would begin the program's application review clock after the 60-day administrative filing review period to accommodate increased interactions during the regulatory review process. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Azada Hafiz; FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; 240-402-6073; Azada.Hafiz@fda.hhs.gov
82 FR 29569 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY California/Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility Project GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the National Marine Fisheries Service announces a request from the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority for marine mammal incidental take authorization for the Central Bay Operations and Maintenance Facility project. The project involves pile installation and extraction in San Francisco Bay near Alameda, Calif. The applicant requests approval for incidental take of seven marine mammals by levels A and B harassment. Comments are due July 31, 2017. Contact: Laura McCue; NMFS, Office of Protected Resources; 301-427-8401
82 FR 29486 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY California/Marine Mammals Incidental Take GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the National Marine Fisheries Service announces the agency's decision to authorize the San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority to take marine mammals incidental to the San Francisco Ferry Terminal Expansion Project and South Basin Improvements Project. The authorization allows only Level B harassment take of seven marine mammals, including the California sea lion, harbor porpoise, gray whale, and various species of seals. The authorization is effective June 1, 2017, and expires May 31,2018. Contact: Laura McCue; NMFS, Office of Protected Resources; 301-427-8401
82 FR 29521 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Diagnostic Devices for Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Resistance Workshop GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces a workshop on the challenges in developing traditional antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) devices and devices that detect antimicrobial resistance markers by molecular or novel diagnostic technologies. The workshop agenda includes the new regulatory framework for updating AST devices with current susceptibility test interpretative criteria for approved antimicrobial drugs. The workshop also will address opportunities for the efficient development and evaluation of AST devices, the perspective from clinical laboratories
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on AST result interpretation and reporting, and topics relevant to a draft guidance the agency is considering developing. The workshop is scheduled for Sept. 13, 2017, in Silver Spring, Md., and via webcast. Comments are due Oct. 20, 2017. Contact: Natasha Townsend; FDA, Center for Devices and Radiological Health; 301-796-5927; natasha.townsend@fda.hhs.gov
82 FR 29567 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Florida/Okeechobee Clean Energy Center Pipeline GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the filing of a prior notice request by Florida Southeast Connection (FSC) LLC, of Juno Beach, Fla., to construct and operate certain natural gas facilities in Okeechobee County, Fla. The project involves the construction of a 5.2 mile, 20-inch diameter natural gas pipeline lateral starting at milepost 77.2 of the FSC mainline along U.S. 441 and terminating at the Okeechobee Clean Energy Center, currently under construction by Florida Power & Light Co. The agency intends to complete an environmental assessment or issue a notice of schedule of environmental review by Sept. 27, 2017. Protests and motions to intervene are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: FERC; 866-208-3676; FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov
82 FR 29542 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
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tice for Medical Gases
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the FDA announces a revised draft guidance for industry regarding current good manufacturing practices for medical gases. The guidance provides compliance recommendations for the manufacture, processing, packing, and holding of medical gases. The guidance replaces a May 6, 2003, draft guidance (68 FR 24005) and incorporates stakeholder comments and information from a review of relevant federal drug regulations, including a Nov. 18, 2016, final rule that addresses warning statements on medical gas labels (81 FR 81685). The revisions also address expiration dating for medical gases. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Frank Perrella; FDA, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; 301-796-3265. Citations: 21 CFR 210 and 211
82 FR 29565 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Good Neighbor Environmental Board Meeting GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the EPA announces meetings of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board to discuss the board's next report regarding environmental protection and security issues in the U.S.-Mexico border region. The meetings are scheduled for July 11, and Sept. 7, 2017, via teleconference.
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Comments are requested, but a due date is not specified. Contact: Mark Joyce; EPA; 202-564 2130; joyce.mark@epa.gov
82 FR 29560 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Mountain Valley and Equitrans Expansion Projects GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the final environmental impact statement for the Mountain Valley Project (MVP) and the Equitrans Expansion Project. The projects involve the construction and operation of natural gas pipeline facilities by Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC in Virginia and West Virginia and by Equitrans LP in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. The final EIS, which was prepared in cooperation with the EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Transportation Department, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Bureau of Land Management, concludes that the project would result in some adverse environmental impacts that would be reduced to less than significant levels through the proposed mitigation measures. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3372
82 FR 29539 (06/29/2017)
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Notice of FERC announces the filing of an application to amend license terms for two hydroelectric projects located on the Raquette River in New York, the Piercefield Hydroelectric Project, in Franklin and St. Lawrence counties, and the Yaleville Hydroelectric Project, in St. Lawrence County. The applicant, Erie Boulevard Hydropower LP, of Marlborough, Mass., requests an extension of the license term for the Yaleville Project by approximately 12 years, to Dec. 31, 2033, and an acceleration of the license expiration term for the Piercefield Project by 10 years, to Oct. 31, 2035. The amendment is requested to provide for better coordination during project relicensing for all of the licensee's projects on the Raquette River, including four additional projects with a license expiration of Dec. 31,2033. Comments are due July 24, 2017. Contact: Ashish Desai; FERC; 202-502-8370; Ashish.Desai@ferc.gov
82 FR 29541 (06/29/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Oregon/Prospect No. 3 Hydroelectric Project GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice announces the intention of FERC to prepare a draft and final environmental assessment on the major new license application by PacifiCorp, of Medford, Ore., for the Prospect No. 3 Hydroelectric Project on the South Fork Rogue River in Jackson County, Ore. The procedural
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schedule has also been revised in response, with the target release date for a draft EA set at October 2017 and for a final EA set at April 2018. Contact: Dianne Rodman; FERC; 202-502-6077; dianne.rodman@ferc.gov
82 FR 29543 (06/29/2017)
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RADIATION Radioactive Byproduct Material/Manual License Verification Report RADIATION
Notice of the NRC announces the submission of a continuing information collection request to the OMB regarding the Manual License Verification Report, which is used to verify a license with the issuing agency prior to the transfer of radioactive materials in quantities of concern (NRC Form 749). The form is used when a licensee subject to physical protection of byproduct material license verification requirements is unable to use the License Verification System to perform their license verification. Comments are due July 31,2017. Contact: David Cullison; NRC, Office of the Chief Information Officer; 301-415-2084; lnfocollects.Resource@nrc.gov. Citations: 10 CFR 37
82 FR 29585 (06/29/2017)
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WATER Consolidated NPDES Program Information Collection WATER
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for a continuing information collection request on the NPDES program. The collection addresses costs associated with the program, activities of industrial point source dischargers of pollutants under the program, obligations of state governments and the EPA, and the program areas that concern various regulated activities. The EPA also adds NPDES programs on consolidated animal sectors, pesticide applicators, the national pretreatment program, cooling water intake structures at Phase I and III facilities, and the electronic reporting rule to the collection. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Amelia Letnes; EPA, Water Permits Division; 202-564-5627; letnes.amelia@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 122,123, 124,125, 501, and 503
82 FR 29549 (06/29/2017)
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WATER Great Lakes Advis< WATER
ird Meeting
Notice of the EPA announces a meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board in response to charge questions from the federal Interagency Task Force on the development of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Action Plan 3. The meeting is scheduled for July 17, 2017, via teleconference. Comments are due July 14, 2017. Contact: Rita Cestaric; EPA Region 5; 312-353-
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6059; Cestaric.Rita@epa.gov
82 FR 29561 (06/29/2017)
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WATER Susquehanna River Basin Commission/Review and Approval of Projects WATER
Final rule of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission clarifies application requirements and standards for review of projects and provides for the registration of grandfathered projects. The rule also revises requirements for hearings and enforcement actions and updates definitions. The final rule includes numerous changes and clarifications to the rule as proposed. For example, the final rule allows the executive director to use past grandfathering determinations and allows the commission to waive certain registration information if a project is relying on a past grandfathering determination. The final rule does not finalize proposed changes to the consumptive use mitigation policy. The commission plans to reevaluate its policies and procedures for consumptive use and consumptive use mitigation in a more comprehensive fashion. The rule is effective July 1, 2017. Provisions concerning registration of grandfathered projects and grandfathered consumptive use are effective Jan. 1, 2018. Contact: Jason Oyler; Susquehanna River Basin Commission; 717-238-0423; joyler@srbc.net. Citations: 18 CFR 806.1 through 808.18
82 FR 29387 (06/29/2017)
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WATER Waiver from Secondary Treatment Requirements for Discharges into Marine Waters WATER
Notice announces the intention of the EPA to seek OMB approval for a continuing information collection request regarding municipal wastewater treatment facility waivers from secondary treatment requirements for discharges into marine waters. Facilities are required to submit information upon waiver reapplication or application revision and must continually submit monitoring and toxic control program information. States are required to submit determinations and certify that state water quality laws are satisfied under the waiver. Comments are due Aug. 28, 2017. Contact: Virginia Fox-Norse; EPA, Oceans and Coastal Protection Division; 202-566 1337; fox-norse.virginia@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 125, Subpart G
82 FR 29545 (06/29/2017)
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