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EHS Federal Regulatory Alert
October 11,2017 - Number 195
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AIR California SIP/Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area Ozone Monitoring AIR
Final rule of the EPA would approve revisions to the California SIP concerning the requirements for ambient ozone monitoring for the Bakersfield Metropolitan Statistical Area for the 1997 ozone and 2008 ozone NAAQS. The revisions also remove obsolete provisions concerning an approved ozone emergency episode plan from El Dorado County Air Pollution Control District. The rule is effective Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Rory Mays; EPA Region 9, Air Planning Office; 415-972-3227; mays.rory@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.220
82 FR 47145 (10/11/2017)
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AIR California/Naval Base San Diego Cogeneration Facility AIR
Notice of FERC announces the receipt of a limited request from Applied Energy LLC, of Carrollton, Texas, for waiver of the operating and efficiency standards for calendar years 2017 and 2018 for the topping-cycle cogeneration facility at the Naval Station in San Diego. Comments, protests, and motions to intervene are due Oct. 23, 2017. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3676; FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. Citations: 18 CFR 292
82 FR 47192 (10/11/2017)
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AIR California/San h, y >
,aneration Facility
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Notice of FERC announces the receipt of a limited request from Applied Energy LLC, of Carrollton, Texas, for waiver of the operating and efficiency standards for calendar years 2017 and 2018 for the topping-cycle cogeneration facility at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego. Comments, protests, and motions to intervene are due Oct. 23, 2017. Contact: FERC, Office of External Affairs; 866-208-3676; FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov. Citations: 18 CFR 292
82 FR 47194 (10/11/2017)
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AIR Missouri SIP/2010 NO2 NAAQS Infrastructure Requirements AIR
Direct final rule of the EPA approves portions of revisions to the Missouri SIP regarding infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) NAAQS. The agency takes no action on revisions concerning certain requirements for designated nonattainment areas. Revisions concerning protection of visibility (prong 4) will be addressed in a separate rulemaking. The rule is effective Dec. 11, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Tracey Casburn; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913 551-7016; casburn.tracey@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1320
82 FR 47154 (10/11/2017)
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AIR Missouri SIP/2010 NO2 NAAQS Infrastructure Requirements AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve portions of revisions to the Missouri SIP regarding infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO2) NAAQS. The agency is not proposing to take action on revisions concerning certain requirements for designated nonattainment areas. Revisions concerning protection of visibility (prong 4) will be addressed in a separate rulemaking, A concurrent direct final rule adopts the revisions, effective Dec, 11, 2017. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Tracey Casburn; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913-551-7016; casburn.tracey@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1320
82 FR 47170 (10/11/2017)
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AIR Missouri SIP/2012 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure Requirements AIR
Direct final rule of the EPA approves portions of revisions to the Missouri SIP regarding infrastructure requirements for the 2012 annual fine particulate matter NAAQS. The rule approves revisions concerning prevention of significant deterioration of air quality (prong 3) and adds two
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state statutes concerning conflicts of interest. Revisions concerning significant contribution to nonattainment (prong 1), interference with maintenance of the NAAQS (prong 2), and protection of visibility (prong 4) will be addressed in a separate rulemaking. The rule is effective Dec. 11, 2017, unless adverse comments are received by Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Tracey Casburn; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913-551-7016; casburn.tracey@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1320
82 FR 47147 (10/11/2017)
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AIR Missouri SIP/2012 PM2.5 NAAQS Infrastructure Requirements AIR
Proposed rule of the EPA would approve portions of revisions to the Missouri SIP regarding infrastructure requirements for the 2012 annual fine particulate matter NAAQS. The rule would approve revisions concerning prevention of significant deterioration of air quality (prong 3) and add two state statutes concerning conflicts of interest. Revisions concerning significant contribution to nonattainment (prong 1), interference with maintenance of the NAAQS (prong 2), and protection of visibility (prong 4) will be addressed in a separate rulemaking. A concurrent direct final rule adopts the changes, effective Dec. 11, 2017. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Tracey Casburn; EPA Region 7, Air Planning and Development Branch; 913-551-7016; casburn.tracey@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1320
82 FR 47169 (10/11/2017)
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AIR NESHAP/Chemical Recov AIR
mbustion Sources at Pulp Mills
Final rule of the EPA revises the NESHAP for chemical recovery combustion sources at kraft, soda, sulfite, and stand-alone semichemical pulp mills to address the results of the residual risk and technology review. The rule modifies opacity monitoring provisions, requires recovery furnaces and lime kilns to maintain proper operation of the electrostatic precipitator (ESP) automatic voltage control, and adds a five-year periodic emissions testing requirement. The rule also requires facilities to meet the standard at all times, including during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction, and adds alternative monitoring parameters for wet scrubbers and ESPs during such periods. In addition, the rule requires electronic submission of various compliance reports. The rule, which is based on comments and updated analysis, does not finalize proposed revisions to the opacity limits or ESP parameter monitoring requirements. The rule is effective Oct. 11, 2017, and facilities must be in compliance by Oct. 11, 2019. Contact: Kelley Spence; EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards; 919-541-3158; spence.kelley@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 63.14 through 63.868, Table 1 to Subpart MM
82 FR 47328 (10/11/2017)
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AIR Oregon SIP AIR
Final rule of the EPA partially approves revisions to the Oregon SIP and approves certain of the revisions to apply in Lane County. The revisions update particulate matter emission standards, revise permitting requirements for emergency generators and small natural gas or oil-fired equipment, and establish sustainment and reattainment state air quality area designations. The revisions also update the major and minor source preconstruction permitting programs, address public notice procedures for informational meetings, and revise the woodstove replacement program for small commercial solid fuel boilers. In addition, the revisions update the Source Sampling Manual and Continuous Monitoring Manual. Finally, the revisions reorganize the SIP and remove outdated and duplicative provisions. The rule does not approve certain revisions that are inconsistent with Clean Air Act requirements or inappropriate for SIP approval or revisions concerning annual reporting requirements for small gasoline dispensing facilities that were approved in an Oct. 27, 2015, final rule (80 FR 65655). The EPA is deferring action on proposed approval of changes to the state's excess emissions and emergency provisions. The rule is effective Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Kristin Hall; EPA Region 10, Office of Air and Waste; 206-553 6357; hall.kristin@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.1970, 52.1987
82 FR 47122 (10/11/2017)
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AIR Utah SIP/Salt Lake County and Utah County Ph AIR
>nattainment Areas
Final rule of the EPA approves revisions to the Utah SIP concerning NAAQS in the Salt Lake County and Utah County coarse particulate matter (PM-10) nonattainment areas. The revisions establish emissions limit control measures for PM-10, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxides for certain stationary sources. The rule is effective Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: James Hou; EPA Region 8, Air Program; 303-312-6210; hou.james@epa.gov. Citations: 40 CFR 52.2320
82 FR 47149 (10/11/2017)
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ENDANGERED SPECIES California Tiger Salamander, California Red-Legged Frog Incidental Take Permit ENDANGERED SPECIES
Notice of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the receipt of an application from Betteravia Ranches LLC, of Santa Maria, Calif., for an incidental take permit for the California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog in connection with activities associated with the Curletti Farming Project draft low-effect habitat conservation plan. The potential taking would occur as a result of activities necessary for the implementation of the installation, operation, and maintenance of row crop agriculture. The notice also announces the agency's preliminary determination that the project is "low-effect" and is eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Rachel Henry; USFWS, Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office; 805-677-3312
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82 FR 47243 (10/11/2017)
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ENDANGERED SPECIES California Tiger Salamander, California Red-Legged Frog Incidental Take Permit ENDANGERED SPECIES
Notice of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the receipt of an application from Robert Campbell for an incidental take permit for the California tiger salamander in connection with activities associated with the Campbell Home Ranch draft low-effect habitat conservation plan. The potential taking would occur as a result of activities necessary for installation and operation of vineyard, berries, and other agricultural development activities and/or construction of a residential development including one single-family residence. The notice also announces the agency's preliminary determination that the project is "low-effect" and is eligible for a categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Rachel Henry; USFWS, Ventura Fish and Wildlife Office; 805-677-3312
82 FR 47243 (10/11/2017)
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ENDANGERED SPECIES Washington State/Marine Mammals Incidental Take ENDANGERED SPECIES
Notice of the National Marine Fisheries Service announces the issuance of an incidental harassment authorization to the Seattle Department of Transportation to take 11 species of marine mammals incidental to pile driving and removal activities for the Pier 62 restoration project located on Elliot Bay in Seattle. The authorization allows take in the form of Level B harassment. A separate incidental take authorization application will be prepared for an expected second season of work at the site. The authorization is effective Oct. 4, 2017, and expires Feb. 28, 2018. Contact: Stephanie Egger; NMFS, Office of Protected Resources; 301-427-8401; ITP.egger@noaa.gov
82 FR 47176 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Land Use Plans/Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice announces the intention of the Bureau of Land Management to consider whether to amend land use plans that were amended or revised in 2014 and 2015 regarding greater sage-grouse conservation in 10 states. The current action is in response to a court ruling that the BLM failed to prepare a supplemental EIS for the designation of sagebrush focal areas in the Nevada and Northeastern California greater sage-grouse resource management plan amendment in Nevada. Comments are requested on greater sage-grouse land management issues that could warrant land use plan amendments. Comments are due Nov. 27, 2017. Contact: Johanna Munson; BLM, Idaho State Office; 208-373-7834; BLM_sagegrouseplanning@blm.gov
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82 FR 47248 (10/11/2017) Regulatory Update
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Maryland/Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice announces the intention of the Federal Highway Administration, with the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) as local project manager, to prepare a Tier 1 environmental impact statement for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study in Maryland. The EIS will identify the preferred corridor alternative for addressing congestion at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and evaluate its financial viability. The study will include a review of existing roadway infrastructure and environmental conditions along both shores of the bay to identify potential crossing corridors in Maryland. If the final Tier 1 EIS identifies an action (build) alternative, the MDTA will complete a Tier 2 environmental review document evaluating site-specific project level impacts and required mitigation commitments. A cooperating agency meeting is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2017, in Annapolis, Md. A webinar is expected to be scheduled for November 2017, and additional meetings will be announced on the project webpage. Comments are requested, but a due date is not specified. Contact: Jeanette Mar; FHWA, Maryland Division; 410-779-7152; jeanette.mar@dot.gov
82 FR 47291 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Massachusetts/Aqueduct Transfer Project No. 9968 GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the filing of a hydroelectric application for the Aqueduct Transfer Project No. 9968 located in Southborough, Mass. The applicant, Massachusetts Water Resource Authority, of Boston, requests to surrender the project exemption as the project has had only intermittent use and has not generated power since June 7,1995. The applicant requests to maintain the valves to the turbine in the off position, lock out the electrical breaker from the generator, and disconnect the leads to the generator. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests are due Nov. 3, 2017. Contact: David Rudisail; FERC; 202-502-6376; david.rudisail@ferc.gov
82 FR 47197 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy a GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
hnology Meeting
Notice of the EPA announces a meeting of the National Advisory Council for Environmental Policy and Technology. The meeting will include review and discussion of draft recommendations on how to best integrate citizen science work at the EPA through collaboration
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and partnerships. The meeting also will include review of a draft citizen science question and answer handbook. The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 28, 2017, in Washington, D.C. and via teleconference. Comments are due Nov, 21, 2017. Contact: Eugene Green; EPA, Office of Resources, Operations and Management; 202-564-2432; green.eugene@epa.gov
82 FR 47204 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Nevada/Sierra Front-Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Bureau of Land Management announces a meeting and field trip of the Sierra Front Northwestern Great Basin Resource Advisory Council. The meeting agenda includes updates on wildfire, Burning Man, the Jordan Meadows collaborative process, and mining; RAC subcommittee reports; and updates from the district manager. The meeting is scheduled for Oct. 12, 2017, in Winnemucca, Nev., and the field trip is scheduled for Oct. 13, 2017, in the Porter Springs Recreation Area. Comments are due Oct. 11, 2017. Contact: Lisa Ross; BLM; 775-885 6107; lross@blm.gov
82 FR 47247 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Ohio/Willian
rsha Lake Hydroelectric Project
GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the filing of a declaration of intention to file a license application by Cole Rhoten, of Milford, Ohio, for the William H. Harsha Lake Hydroelectric Project to be located on the East Fork of the Little Miami River near Batavia, Ohio. The project, which would be located in the East Fork State Park, would consist of the existing William H. Harsha Dam and conduits and a powerhouse built into the existing spillway structure with a capacity of one megawatt. The project also would consist of a transmission line connecting the generating units with Cincinnati Gas and Electric Co.'s electric distribution system and appurtenant facilities. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests are due Nov. 3, 2017. Contact: Jennifer Polardino; FERC; 202-502-6437; Jennifer.Polardino@ferc.gov
82 FR 47198 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Pennsylvania/Juniper Creek Hydroelectric Project GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of FERC announces the filing of a declaration of intention to file a license application by Ram Valley LLC, of Anchorage, Alaska, for the Juniper Creek Hydroelectric Project to be located in Schuylkill County, Pa. The project would consist of a low-head diversion structure on Juniper Creek, a buried penstock, a powerhouse containing a 320-kilowatt generating unit, an
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underground transmission line, and other facilities. Comments, motions to intervene, and protests are due Nov. 3, 2017. Contact: Jennifer Polardino; FERC; 202-502-6437; Jennifer.Polardino@ferc.gov
82 FR 47197 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Pennsylvania/Philadelphia International Airport GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Federal Aviation Administration announces the suspension of implementation of a Dec. 30, 2010, record of decision for the Philadelphia International Airport Capacity Enhancement Program. The program involves the construction and extension of runways to provide the airport with a total of five runways connected by a redesigned taxiway system. Operations at the airport in 2016 were nearly 30 percent lower than originally forecasted and the airport is no longer experiencing severe congestion or significant delays. The airport sponsor, Philadelphia, postponed several the major components of the program, including the construction of a new southern runway and the extension a runway. As such, the agency is suspending the ROD and will pursue new environmental analyses for any new projects proposed. Contact: Susan McDonald; FAA, Harrisburg Airports District Office; 717-730-2841
82 FR 47288 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Sagebrush Focal Areas Proposed Withdrawal Application GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Bureau of Land Management announces the cancellation of the proposed withdrawal of approximately 10 million acres of public and National Forest System lands identified as sagebrush focal areas in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming from location and entry under U.S. mining laws for a maximum period of 20 years (80 FR 57635; 09/24/2015), The BLM also has terminated the preparation of the related environmental impact statement (81 FR 96478; 12/30/2016). The proposed withdrawal was intended to protect the greater sage-grouse and its habitat from adverse effects of locatable mineral exploration and mining subject to valid existing rights. The BLM has determined that the lands are no longer needed in connection with the proposed withdrawal. The notice is applicable Oct. 11,2017. Contact: Mark Mackiewicz; BLM; 435-636-3616; mmackiew@blm.gov
82 FR 47248 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Southeast Oregon Resource Advisory Council Meeting GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Bureau of Land Management announces a meeting of the Southeast Oregon
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Resource Advisory Council. The meeting will consist of a field trip to the Beaty Butte Wild Horse Training Facility and to a local mining claim. The meeting is scheduled for Oct 16-17, 2017, in Lakeview, Ore. Comments are due Oct. 17, 2017. Contact: Larisa Bogardus; BLM; 541-947-6237; lbogardus@blm.gov
82 FR 47247 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Wisconsin/l-94 East-West Corridor Project GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice of the Federal Highway Administration announces the rescission of a record of decision for the I-94 East-West Corridor Project in Milwaukee. The project would have addressed the deteriorated infrastructure condition of I-94, including obsolete roadway and bridge design; modernized existing interchanges; and added capacity along the corridor. The state's biennial budget did not approve the project to advance. Comments are requested, but a due date is not specified. Contact: Bethaney Bacher-Gresock; FHWA; 608-662-2119
82 FR 47290 (10/11/2017)
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GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY Wyoming/Alkali Creek Reservoir Project GENERAL ENVIRONMENT AND SAFETY
Notice announces the intention of the Bureau of Land Management to prepare an environmental impact statement for the Alkali Creek Reservoir Project near Hyattville, Wyo. The project, proposed by the Wyoming Water Development Office, would consist of a newly constructed 294acre reservoir on Alkali Creek to provide late-season irrigation water for portions of the Nowood River Watershed. Meetings will be hosted before Nov. 13, 2017, and will be announced by the agency at least 15 days in advance. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017, or 15 days after the last meeting, whichever is later. Contact: Holly Elliot; BLM; 307-347-5100; helliot@blm.gov
82 FR 47245 (10/11/2017)
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION Applications for Special Permits HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
Notice of PHMSA announces the receipt of 10 new applications for special permits related to specified hazardous materials transportation regulations. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Ryan Paquet; PHMSA, Office of Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits; 202-366 4535. Citations: 49 CFR 172, 173,175,179,180
82 FR 47319 (10/11/2017)
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION Applications for Special Permits HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
Notice of PHMSA announces the receipt of 29 new applications for special permits related to specified hazardous materials transportation regulations. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: Ryan Paquet; PHMSA, Office of Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits; 202-366 4535. Citations: 49 CFR 107, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 180
82 FR 47317 (10/11/2017)
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION Applications for Special Permits HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
Notice of PHMSA announces the receipt of six modified applications for special permits related to specified hazardous materials transportation regulations. Comments are due Oct. 26, 2017. Contact: Ryan Paquet; PHMSA, Office of Hazardous Materials Approvals and Permits; 202-366 4535. Citations: 49 CFR 172, 173,177,179,180
82 FR 47320 (10/11/2017)
Regulatory Update
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION Electronic Logging Device Limited Exemption HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION
Notice of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announces an order granting limited exemption to the Truck Renting and Leasing Association from requirements to use an electronic logging device (ELD) to record drivers' hours-of-service. The exemption provides that drivers of property-carrying commercial motor vehicles rented for eight days or less are not required to use an ELD in the vehicle. The exemption allows carriers time to repair or replace their usual vehicles. Drivers still will be subject to the standard hours-of-service limits, must maintain paper records of duty status if required, and must maintain copies of rental agreements. The exemption is effective Oct, 11, 2017, through Oct. 11,2022. Contact: Tom Yager; FMCSA, Driver and Carrier Operations Division; 614-942-6477; MCPSD@dot.gov. Citations: 49 CFR 395.8
82 FR 47306 (10/11/2017)
Regulatory Update
HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP
Maryland/68th Street Dump Superfund Alternai
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HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP
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Notice of the Department of Justice announces a proposed consent decree in United States v. AAI Corp., lodged on Oct. 2, 2017, with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. The consent decree resolves claims under CERCLA for past and future response costs, injunctive relief, and natural resource damages (NRD) related to hazardous substances disposal at the 68th Street Dump Superfund Alternative Site near Baltimore. The concurrently filed complaint alleges that the various defendants transported or engaged in activities related to transportation of hazardous substances to the site. The proposed consent decree requires certain defendants to perform the remedy set forth in a September 2013, record of decision. The proposed consent decree also requires certain defendants to perform additional NRD restoration work and to reimburse and pay a total of $1.12 million to the Natural Resource Trustees for past assessment costs and future oversight costs, and to fund an off-site restoration project. Comments are due Nov. 13, 2017. Contact: DOJ, Environment and Natural Resources Division; 202-514-2701
82 FR 47251 (10/11/2017)
Regulatory Update
RADIATION ACRS Advanced Power Reactor 1400 Subcommittee Meeting RADIATION
Notice of the NRC announces a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards Subcommittee on Advanced Power Reactor 1400 (APR1400). The agenda includes presentations by NRC staff and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co., of Gyeongju, South Korea, concerning Chapters 8 and 10 of the APR1400 Design Control Document on electric power and the steam and power conversion system. The meeting is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2017, in Rockville, Md. Comments are due Oct. 17, 2017. Contact: Christopher Brown; NRC, Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards; 301-415-7111; Christopher.Brown@nrc.gov
82 FR 47253 (10/11/2017)
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TOXIC SUBSTANCES EPA Human Studies Review Board Meetings TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Notice of the EPA, Office of the Science Advisor, announces two meetings of the Human Studies Review Board, which advises the agency on the ethical and scientific reviews of research with human subjects. During the first meeting the board will discuss the Antimicrobial Exposure Assessment Task Force II Airless Sprayer Study Protocol and the board will finalize its report from the July 26, 2017 meeting (82 FR 27255; 06/14/2017) that addressed the field evaluation of three topically applied insect repellent products containing IR3535 against mosquitoes in Florida. The second meeting will include the review and finalization of the board's report from the first meeting and may address other topics to be announced later. The first meeting is scheduled for Oct. 25-26, 2107, and the second meeting is scheduled for Dec. 12, 2017, both via teleconference and webinar. Comments are due Oct. 18, 2017, and Dec. 5, 2017, respectively. Contact: Thomas O'Farrell; EPA, Office of the Science Advisor; 202-564-8451; ofarrell.thomas@epa.gov
82 FR 47204 (10/11/2017)
Regulatory Update
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