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Environmental Federal Register Summary
June 8 - 12, 2009 

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to include all relevant Federal Register notices in this summary for the convenience of the reader, some notices may have been omitted inadvertently. Regulated parties are required to comply with all applicable federal regulations regardless of their inclusion or omission here. DEP assumes no liability for any error or omission in this summary.

General Information

DOC/NOAA - Coastal Zone Management Act External Review
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

DOD/Navy - Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Panel

Request for Nominations

Web site

 

DOL/OSHA - National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

Request for Nominations

Web site

 

DOL/OSHA - Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

Meeting

Web site

 

EPA - Environmental Impact Statements and Regulations
Availability of EPA Comments

Web site

 

EPA - Environmental Impact Statements
Weekly Receipts

Web site

 

EPA - National and Governmental Advisory Committees to the US Representative to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation
Request for Nominations
Web site

 

EPA - Exchange Network Grants Progress Report (Renewal)

Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request

Web site

 

EPA - Science Advisory Board

Committee on EPA's Report on the Environment
Meeting

Web site

 

EPA - Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Committee

Meeting

Web site

 

EPA - Science Advisory Board

Risk and Technology Review Assessment Methodologies Panel

Meeting

Web site

 

EPA - Environmental Financial Advisory Board

Meeting

Web site

 

State Dept. - US-Chile Environment Affairs Council and Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation

Meetings; Comment Request

Web site

 

USDA/NRCS - Conservation Practice Technical Assistance

Comment Request

Web site

 

VA - Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

Meeting

Web site

 

Homeland Security

DHS - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Personnel Surety Program Information Collection 1670-NEW

Submission of Information Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

DHS - Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee
Request for Applicants

Web site

 

DHS/FEMA - Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants

NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1/Rev. 1 Supplement 4 and FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual

Extension of Comment Request

Web site

 

DOC/BIS - Reports of Sample Shipments of Chemical Weapon Precursors
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

FCC - Third Report and Order in CC Docket No. 94-102, To Ensure Compatibility with Enhanced 911 Calling Systems

Information Collection Being Reviewed for Extension Under Delegated Authority; Comment Request

Web site

 

HHS/ACF - National Commission on Children and Disasters

Meeting (1 of 2)

Web site

 

HHS/ACF - National Commission on Children and Disasters

Meeting (2 of 2)

Web site

 

NRC - Consideration of Aircraft Impacts for New Nuclear Power Reactors

Final Rule
Web site  (PDF)

 

NRC - Enhancements to Emergency Preparedness Regulations
Proposed Rule: Extension of Comment Period

Web site

 

NRC - National Source Tracking Transaction Report

Information Collection Activities: Submission for the OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

NRC - Reports Concerning Possible Non-Routine Emergency Generic Problems

Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

Water and Wastewater

EPA - National Recommended Water Quality Criteria for Acrolein and Phenol
Availability

Web site

 

EPA - Maine Marine Sanitation Device Standard

Notice of Determination

Web site

 

EPA - Second Cycle of Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring in Public Water Systems

Proposed Renewal of Information Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

Microbiology

HHS/FDA - Questions and Answers Regarding the Reportable Food Registry as Established by the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007

Draft Guidance for Industry

Availability; Announcement of Further Delay in Implementation

Web site

 

USDA/APHIS + HHS/FDA - Interagency Retail Listeria monocytogenes Risk Assessment

Meeting

Web site

 

Toxics, Hazardous Materials and Waste

DOL/MSHA - Coal Mine Dust Personal Monitors
Proposed Rule; Public Hearing; Re-opening of Comment Period
Web site

 

DOT/PHMSA - Application for Special Permits (hazardous materials)
Receipt

Web site  (PDF)

 

EPA - Residues of Silver in Foods from Food Contact Surface Sanitizing Solutions

Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Final Rule

Web site  (PDF)

 

EPA - Amendment to the Allethrins Reregistration Eligibility Decision

Web site

 

EPA - Permethrin

Second Revision to Reregistration Eligibility Decision
Web site

 

EPA - Several Petitions for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities

Receipt

Web site

 

EPA - Pesticide Product Registration Applications

Receipt

Web site

 

EPA - Health and Safety Data Reporting, Submission of Lists and Copies of Health and Safety Studies

Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request

Web site

 

EPA - Draft Toxicological Review of 1,4-Dioxane

In Support of the Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)

Listening Session; Peer Review Workshop

Web site

 

EPA - Draft Toxicological Review of Pentachlorophenol

In Support of the Summary Information in the Integrated Risk Information System (IRIS)
Listening Session

Web site

 

HHS/CDC - Respirable Dust Control Related to Mining

Meeting

Web site

 

HUD - Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program and Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant Program

Funding Availability; Technical Correction

Web site

 

Air Quality

EPA - Rulemaking To Reaffirm the Promulgation of Revisions of the Acid Rain Program Rules

Final Rule

Web site  (PDF)

 

EPA - Transportation Conformity Rule PM2.5 and PM10 Amendments

Extension of Comment Period

Web site

 

EPA - National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry
Hearings; Extension of Comment Period

Web site

 

EPA - NESHAP for Semiconductor Manufacturing (Renewal)

Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request

Web site

 

EPA - NESHAP for Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing (Renewal)

Information Collection Activities; Submission to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request

Web site

 

Energy and Nuclear

DHS/FEMA - Criteria for Preparation and Evaluation of Radiological Emergency Response Plans and Preparedness in Support of Nuclear Power Plants

NUREG-0654/FEMA-REP-1/Rev. 1 Supplement 4 and FEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Manual

Extension of Comment Request

Web site

 

DOE - Weatherization Assistance Program for Low-Income Persons
Proposed Rule; Extension of Comment Period; Meeting

Web site

 

HHS/NIOSH - Norton Company, Worcester, Massachusetts

Petition to Designate a Class of Employees  to be Included in the Special Exposure Cohort

Decision to Evaluate

Web site

 

NRC - Consideration of Aircraft Impacts for New Nuclear Power Reactors

Final Rule
Web site  (PDF)

 

NRC - List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks

Standardized NUHOMS System Revision 10
Direct Final Rule

Web site

 

NRC - List of Approved Spent Fuel Storage Casks

Standardized NUHOMS System Revision 10
Proposed Rule

Web site

 

NRC - Report to Congress on Abnormal Occurrences; Fiscal Year 2008
Dissemination of Information

Web site  (PDF)

 

NRC - Enforcement Policy Revision
Availability of Revised Draft Supplements; Comment Request

Web site

 

NRC - Revision of Fee Schedules; Fee Recovery for FY 2009

Final Rule

Web site  (PDF)

 

NRC - Enhancements to Emergency Preparedness Regulations
Proposed Rule: Extension of Comment Period

Web site

 

NRC - Diversity Strategies for Nuclear Power Plant Instrumentation and Control Systems

Availability

Web site

 

NRC - National Source Tracking Transaction Report

Information Collection Activities: Submission for the OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

NRC - Reports Concerning Possible Non-Routine Emergency Generic Problems

Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

NRC - Operators' Licenses

Information Collection Activities: Submission for the OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

NRC - Policy Statement on Cooperation with States at Commercial Nuclear Power Plants and Other Production or Utilization Facilities

Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

NRC - Sunshine Act Meetings

Web site

 

Land and Mineral Management

DOI/MMS - Geological and Geophysical (G&G) Explorations of the Outer Continental Shelf

Revision of  Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site  (PDF)

 

DOI/MMS - Delegated and Cooperative Activities with States and Indian Tribes

Extension of  Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site  (PDF)

 

DOI/MMS - Global Positioning System for MODUs

Information Collection Activity; Extension; Comment Request

Web site

 

DOI/NPS - National Register of Historic Places

Pending Nominations and Related Actions (1 of 2)
Web site

 

DOI/NPS - National Register of Historic Places

Pending Nominations and Related Actions (2 of 2)
Web site

 

DOI/NPS - National Register of Historic Places

Weekly Listing of Historic Properties (1 of 2)

Web site

 

DOI/NPS - National Register of Historic Places

Weekly Listing of Historic Properties (2 of 2)

Web site

 

DOI/OSM - Permanent Regulatory Program -- Small Operator Assistance Program
Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request

Web site

 

Fish and Wildlife

DOC/NOAA - Fisheries of the Northeastern United States

Northeast Multispecies Fishery

Temporary Rule; Modification of the Yellowtail Flounder Landing Limit for the U.S./Canada Management Area

Web site

 

DOC/NOAA - Fisheries of the Northeastern United States

Tilefish Fishery

Temporary Rule; Closure; Quota Harvested for Full-time Tier 2 Category

Web site

 

DOC/NOAA - List of Fisheries for 2010

Proposed Rule

Web site  (PDF)

 

DOC/NOAA - Atlantic Highly Migratory Species; Essential Fish Habitat
Availability of Final Integrated Environmental Impact Statement and Fishery Management Plan Amendment

Web site  (PDF)

 

DOC/NOAA - Designation of Fishery Management Council Members and Application for Reinstatement of State Authority

Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

DOC/NOAA - Highly Migratory Species Tournament Registration and Reporting
Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

DOC/NOAA - Mandatory Shrimp Vessel and Gear Characterization Survey

Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

DOC/NOAA - Northeast Multispecies Days-at-Sea Leasing Program

Submission of Information Collection for OMB Review; Comment Request

Web site

 

DOC/NOAA - Atlantic Shark Identification and Protected Species Safe Handling, Release, and Identification

Workshops

Web site

 

DOI - Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Request for Nominations
Web site

 

USDA/APHIS - Update of Noxious Weed Regulations

Proposed Rule

Web site  (PDF)

 

 

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