EPA is taking comments on a draft document that describes Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program guidance for permitting the underground injection of oil- and gas-related hydraulic fracturing (HF) using diesel fuels where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the permitting authority. The draft guidance includes EPA's interpretation of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and regulations regarding UIC permitting of oil and gas hydraulic fracturing operations using diesel fuels as a fracturing fluid or as a component of a fracturing fluid, specifically that they are subject to Class II UIC permitting requirements. EPA's goal is to provide greater regulatory clarity and certainty to the industry, which will in turn improve compliance with the SDWA requirements and strengthen environmental protections consistent with existing law. The draft guidance will not impose any new requirements. EPA will consider comments received on or before 9 July 2012. POC is Chitra Kumar, Underground Injection Control Program, Drinking Water Protection Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC-4606M), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 564-2232; email: kumar.chitra@epa.gov(Federal Register, 10 May 2012 [Notices], pages 27451-27456).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act with respect to exceptional event demonstrations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record, 7 May 2012 [House], page H2317).

The EPA published in the Federal Register on 13 April 2012, the proposed rule, "Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units." The EPA is making two announcements: first, two public hearings will be held for the proposed Standards of Performance for Greenhouse Gas Emissions for New Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units, and, second, the comment period for this rulemaking will be extended until 25 June 2012. The public hearings will be held on 24May 2012. POC is Ms. Pamela Garrett, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-7966; fax: (919) 541-5450; email: garrett.pamela@epa.gov (Federal Register, 4 May 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 26476 - 26477).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend 7 CFR 3201, Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to incorporate statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRIA) that were effected when the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA) was signed into law on 18 June 2008. USDA will accept public comments on these proposed rule amendments until 2 July 2012. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; email: biopreferred@usda.gov; phone: 202-205-4008 (Federal Register, 1 May 2012, pages 25632-25641).

PHMSA proposes to make miscellaneous amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. These proposed amendments are designed to promote safer transportation practices; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; address a petition for rulemaking; incorporate a special permit into the Hazardous Materials Regulations; facilitate international commerce; and simplify the regulations. Among other provisions, PHMSA is proposing to update various entries in the Hazardous Materials Table and corresponding special provisions, clarify the lab pack requirements for temperature-controlled materials, and revise the training requirements to require that a hazardous material employer must make hazardous materials employee training records available upon request to an authorized official of the Department of Transportation (DOT) or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). POC is Rob Benedict, Standards and Rulemaking Division, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 (Federal Register, 26 April 2012 [Proposed Rules], Page 24885-24907).

A bill to promote Department of the Interior efforts to provide a scientific basis for the management of sediment and nutrients in the Upper Mississippi River Basin, and for other purposes (Congressional Record; 19 April 2012 [House], page H2029-H2031).

A bill to provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, increase energy production from animal waste, improve transparency of Federal restoration efforts, and expand agricultural opportunities to participate in State voluntary water quality credit trading programs (Congressional Record; 18 April 2012 [Senate], page S2496).

A bill to allow for a reasonable compliance deadline for certain States subject to the Cross State Air Pollution Rule (Congressional Record; 18 April 2012 [Senate], page S2496).

Today's action proposes amendments to the hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators federal plan to implement the amended emission guidelines adopted on October 6, 2009, for those states that do not have an approved revised/new state plan implementing the emission guidelines, as amended, in place by October 6, 2011. Today's action also proposes to amend the new source performance standards to better reflect our original intent in the October 6, 2009, final rule in eliminating an exemption during startup, shutdown and malfunction periods from the requirement to comply with standards at all times. Comments must be received on or before June 7, 2012. POC is Ms. Amy Hambrick, Fuels and Incineration Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-05), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-0964; fax number: (919) 541-3470; email address: hambrick.amy@epa.gov (Federal Register, 23 April 2012 [Proposed Rules], Page 24272-24299).

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish goals for an all-of-the-above energy production plan strategy on a 4-year basis on all onshore Federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior and the Forest Service (Congressional Record; 18 April 2012 [House], page H1976-H1977.

This notice segregates the federally owned mineral interests underlying the non-Federal lands described in this notice aggregating approximately 579.74 acres in Crook County, Wyoming, from location and entry under the mining laws and the mineral leasing laws to determine their suitability for conveyance of the reserved mineral interest pursuant to Section 209 of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of October 21, 1976 (FLPMA). The mineral interest will be conveyed in whole or in part upon favorable mineral examination. POC is Jennifer Whyte, Realty Specialist, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), 5353 North Yellowstone Road, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82009, 307-775-6232 or via email at jwhyte@blm.gov (Federal Register, 23 April 2012 [Notices], Page 24220).

A bill to provide for improved coordination of agency actions in the preparation and adoption of environmental documents for permitting determinations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record [House], page H1976).

EPA is proposing to require electronic reporting for information that must be submitted under TSCA section 4 (pursuant to test rules & enforceable consent agreements(ECAs)), TSCA section 8(a) Preliminary Assessment Information Rule (PAIR), & TSCA section 8(d) Health & Safety Data Reporting rules. Additionally, EPA is proposing amendments to certain TSCA section 5 reporting regulations that would extend electronic reporting requirements to NOCs of Manufacture or Import & support documents relating to TSCA section 5 notices submitted to EPA before 6 April 2010. This proposed rule would require the use of EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) & the Chemical Information Submission System (CISS) web-based reporting tool for the submission of forms, reports, & other documents except for TSCA section 5 submissions, which would use existing e-PMN software. This action is intended to streamline the reporting process & reduce the administrative costs associated with information submission & recordkeeping. Comments must be received on or before 18 June 2012. POC is Katherine Sleasman, Chemical Control Division, Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel:202-564-7716; email:sleasman.katherine@epa.gov(Federal Register, 17 April 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 22707-22719).

EPA is proposing new source performance standards for emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) for new affected fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (EGUs). Comments must be received on or before 12 June 2012. POC is Mr. Christian Fellner, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel (919) 541-4003, fax (919) 541-5450; email: fellner.christian@epa.gov (Federal Register 13 April 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 22392 - 22441).

EPA is publishing for public comment a draft long-range strategy that describes how the agency will address climate change challenges to its mission of protecting human health and the environment. Comments must be received on or before 17 May 2012. POC is Ms. Elana Goldstein, Office of Water (4101M), Environmental Protection Agency, Ariel Rios Building, Mail Code 4101M, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: 202-564-1800; email: water_climate_change@epa.gov (Federal Register, 2 April 2012 [Notices], page 19661 - 19662).

A bill to clarify that compliance with an emergency order under section 202(c) of the Federal Power Act may not be considered a violation of any Federal, State, or local environmental law or regulation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record, 28 March 2012 [House], page H1739).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to permit requirements for dredged or fill material; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record, 28 March 2012 [House], page H1739).

A bill to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record, 29 March 2012 [House], page H1803).

A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish a coastal climate change adaptation planning and response program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record, 29 March 2012 [House], page H1803).

A bill to clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record, 29 March 2012 [House], page H1804).

A bill to limit the authority of the Administrator of the EPA to implement certain actions related to Chesapeake Bay watershed total maximum daily loads, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record, 29 March 2012 [House], page H1804).

A bill to clarify that a State has the sole authority to regulate hydraulic fracturing on Federal land within the boundaries of the State; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record, 28 March 2012 [Senate], page S2166).

A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2017; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record, 29 March 2012 [Senate], page S2243).

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to protect the health of vulnerable individuals, including pregnant women, infants, and children, by requiring a health advisory and drinking water standard for hexavalent chromium; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 27 March 2012 [House], page H1641.

On March 12, 2012, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to implement section 142 of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which amended the Energy Policy and Conservation Act and directed the Secretary of Energy to issue implementing regulations for a statutorily-required reduction in petroleum consumption and increase in alternative fuel consumption for Federal fleets. With this Request for Information (RFI), DOE requests public comment on whether the proposed method for calculating the fiscal year 2005 alternative fuel consumption baseline should include the alternative fuel consumed by exempt vehicles and low-speed electric vehicles. Cyrus Nasseri, U.S. Department of Energy, Federal Energy Management Program (EE-2L), 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20585, email: Cyrus.Nasseri@ee.doe.gov (Federal Register, 28 March 2012 [Proposed Rules], Page 18718-18719).

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce the availability of the final voluntary Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (Guidelines). These Guidelines supersede the Service's 2003 voluntary interim guidelines for land-based wind energy development. They respond to accelerated development of land-based wind energy generation projects in the United States. These voluntary Guidelines provide developers and agency staff with an iterative process to make sound decisions in selecting sites to avoid, minimize and compensate for adverse effects to wildlife, particularly birds and bats, and their habitats resulting from construction, operation, and maintenance of land-based wind energy facilities. POC is Christy Johnson-Hughes, Division of Habitat and Resource Conservation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, (703) 358-1922. (Federal Register, 26 March 2012 [Notices], Page 17496-17498).

EPA is proposing to revise one of the use conditions required for use of hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene), a substitute for ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in the motor vehicle air conditioning end-use within the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, as acceptable subject to use conditions under the EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. Written comments must be received by 23 April 2012. POC is Margaret Sheppard, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs; EPA, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9163, fax, (202) 343-2338; email at sheppard.margaret@epa.gov (Federal Register, 23 March 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 16988 – 16990).

EPA is proposing to revise its definition of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for purposes of preparing State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to attain the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone under Title I of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This proposed revision would add four chemical compounds to the list of compounds excluded from the definition of VOC on the basis that each of these compounds makes a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. Comments must be received on or before 23 April 2012. POC is David Sanders, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, State and Local Programs Group, Mail Code (C539-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel (919) 541-3356 or fax (919) 541-0824; and email: sanders.dave@epa.gov (Federal Register, 23 March 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 16981 – 16987).

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to prohibit the use, production, sale, importation, or exportation of the poison sodium fluoroacetate (known as "Compound 1080") and to prohibit the use of sodium cyanide for predator control; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record, 20 March 2012 [House], page H1426).

EPA Region 8 is issuing a Notice of Intent to Delete Operable Unit (OU) 1 the former Fire Protection Training Area (FPTA), along with two other Areas of Concern (AOC): The Gateway Lake Ash Study Area and the Pride Hangar Study Area of the Ellsworth AFB Superfund Site located in Meade and Pennington Counties, South Dakota, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The EPA and the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, have determined that all appropriate response actions at these identified parcels under CERCLA other than five year reviews have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. This partial deletion pertains to the surface soil, unsaturated subsurface soil, surface water and sediments of Operable Unit (OU) 1, the Gateway Lake Ash Study Area, and the Pride Hangar Study Area. The groundwater medium associated with OU-11, Basewide Groundwater, will remain on the NPL and is not being considered for deletion as part of this action. Comments must be received by 12 April 2012. POC is Mark Aguilar, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. EPA, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO 80202-1195, (303) 312-6251, email: aguilar.mark@epamail.epa.gov (Federal Register, 13 March 2012 [Proposed Rule], pages 14717-14723).

This draft Implementation Plan describes more than 50 actions the Federal Government will take to improve the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. The comment period on the draft Implementation Plan has been extended. As stated on the National Ocean Council's Web site, http://www.WhiteHouse.gov/oceans, the new deadline for public comment on the draft Implementation Plan is 28 March 2012. The final Implementation Plan is expected in the spring of 2012 (Federal Register, 14 March 2012 [Notices], pages 15052 - 15053).

EPA is proposing to maintain the applicability thresholds for GHG-emitting sources at current levels. EPA also proposes two streamlining approaches. EPA proposes to allow permitting authorities to issue GHG plantwide applicability limitations (PALs) on either a mass-basis (tpy) or a CO2e-basis and to allow PALs to be used as an alternative approach for determining whether a project is a major modification and whether GHG emissions are subject to regulation. The second proposal creates regulatory authority for the EPA to issue synthetic minor limitations for GHGs in areas subject to a GHG PSD Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). EPA also discusses progress in evaluating the suitability of other streamlining approaches and solicit further comment. Comments must be received on or before 20 April 2012. POC is Michael S. Brooks, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (C504-05), EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel (919) 541-3539; fax (919) 541-5509; email: brooks.michaels@epa.gov (Federal Register, 8 March 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 14226 - 14264).

The EPA is extending the comment period for the proposed rule titled, "Quality Assurance Requirements for Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems at Stationary Sources" that was published in the Federal Register on 14 February 2012. The proposed rule accompanied the direct final rule that was also published on 14 February 2012. The 30-day comment period in the proposed rule is scheduled to end on 15 March 2012. The extended comment period will close on 30 April 2012. POC is Ms. Lula H. Melton, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Measurement Technology Group (Mail Code: E143-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-2910; fax: (919) 541-0516; email address: melton.lula@epa.gov (Federal Register, 8 March 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 13997 - 13998).

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize technical assistance to small public water systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record, 7 March 2012 [Senate], page S1459).

A bill to amend the Toxic Substance Control Act relating to lead-based paint renovation and remodeling activities; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record, 1 March 2012 [Senate], page S1194).

EPA is seeking comment on a proposed reinterpretation of its position regarding the polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) disposal regulations regarding PCB bulk product and PCB remediation waste. The proposed reinterpretation is in response to questions EPA received about the application of particular disposal and cleanup regulatory requirements regarding PCB-contaminated building materials designated for disposal. Comments are due 30 March 2012. POC is Molly Finn, Cleanup Programs Branch, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Mail Code 5303P, Washington, DC 20460; tel: (703) 347-8785; fax; 703-308-0509; email: ORCRPCBs@epamail.epa.gov (Federal Register, 29 February 2012 [Notices], pages 12293 - 12295).

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify that paper which is commonly recycled does not constitute a qualified energy resource under the section 45 credit for renewable electricity production; to the Committee on Finance (Congressional Record, 29 February 2012 [Senate], page S1147).

The Draft Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2010 is available for public review. Annual U.S. emissions for the period of time from 1990 through 2010 are summarized and presented by source category and sector. The inventory contains estimates of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFC), perfluorocarbons (PFC), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions. The inventory also includes estimates of carbon fluxes in U.S. agricultural and forest lands. Comments are due 28 March 2012. POC is Mr. Leif Hockstad at: EPA, Climate Change Division (6207J), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, Fax: (202) 343-2359, email: hockstad.leif@epa.gov (Federal Register, 27 February 2012 [Notices], page 11533).

EPA is proposing to reinstate the maximum observed constituent concentrations for several listed hazardous wastes that were inadvertently removed from the regulations by a 8 November 2000 final rule. The listed hazardous wastes are K169, K170, K171, and K172. Written comments must be received by 23 March 2012. POC is Lynn Beasley at (202) 564-1965 (beasley.lynn@epa.gov), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002, Mail Code 5104A (Federal Register, 22 February 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 10450 - 10451).

A bill to clarify the definition of navigable waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record, 16 February 2012 [Senate], page S850.)

A bill to promote efficient energy use in the Federal and private sectors, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record, 14 February 2012 [House], page H725.) Text of the bill to be listed here.

This is an extension to the comment period for the revisions to existing UST requirements and new requirements for secondary containment and operator training. The proposed revisions were published in the Federal Register on November 18, 2011 (76 FR 71708). The new comment period deadline is 16 April 2012. (Federal Register, 15 February 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 8757 - 8758).

The EPA is proposing to establish quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for continuous opacity monitoring systems (COMS) used to demonstrate continuous compliance with opacity standards as specified in federally enforceable regulations. Written comments must be received by March 15, 2012. If the EPA receives adverse comment, they will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. POC is Ms. Lula H. Melton, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Measurement Technology Group (Mail Code: E143-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: 919-541-2910; fax: 919-541-0516; email: melton.lula@epa.gov (Federal Register, 14 February 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 8209-8211).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to update a program to provide assistance for the planning, design, and construction of treatment works to intercept, transport, control, or treat municipal combined sewer overflows and sanitary sewer overflows, and to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to update certain guidance used to develop and determine the financial capability of communities to implement clean water infrastructure programs; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record, 9 February 2012 [Senate], page S494).

A bill to amend the Renewable Fuel Program in section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion of the required applicable volume of renewable fuel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 17 January 2012 [House], page H26).

This draft Implementation Plan describes more than 50 actions the Federal Government will take to improve the health of the ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes, which support tens of millions of jobs, contribute trillions of dollars a year to the national economy, and are essential to public health and national security. The National Ocean Council request public comments and is specifically asking the following three questions: 1. Does the draft Implementation Plan reflect actions you see are needed to address the nine priorities for the ocean, coasts, and the Great lakes? 2. What is the most effective way to measure outcomes and to detect whether a particular action in the Implementation Plan has achieved its intended outcome? 3. Would a report card format be useful? The National Ocean Council must receive comments by midnight, 27 February 2012. POC is the National Ocean Council Web site at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/oceans/contact or by mail to National Ocean Council, 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503 (Federal Register; 18 January 2012 [Notices], pages 2514-2515).

This action re-proposes confidentiality determinations for the data elements under the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. On 7 July 2010, EPA proposed confidentiality determinations for data elements and is issuing this re-proposal today due to significant changes to certain data elements. In addition, EPA is proposing confidentiality determinations for seven new data elements that are not inputs to equations. EPA is also proposing to categorize three data elements as inputs to emission equations and to defer their reporting deadline to 31 March 2013. Comments must be received on or before 12 March 2012. POC is Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; email: GHGreporting@epa.gov (Federal Register; 10 January 2012 [Proposed Rules], pages 1434-1452).

The EPA is issuing a notice to solicit data and information associated with revisions to the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Construction and Development Point Source Category issued under the Clean Water Act. In today's notice, EPA is seeking data on the effectiveness of technologies in controlling turbidity in discharges from construction sites and information on other related issues. Today's notice also seeks comment on passive treatment data already available to the Agency. Comments must be received on or before 5 March 2012. POC is Mr. Jesse W, Pritts, Engineering and Analysis Division, Office of Water (4303T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 566-1038; fax: (202) 566-1053; email: pritts.jesse@epa.gov (Federal Register; 3 January 2012 [Notices}, pages 112-123).

On March 21, 2011, the EPA promulgated its final response to the 2001 voluntary remand of the December 1, 2000, new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units and the vacatur and remand of several definitions by the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals in 2007. EPA is reconsidering and requesting comment on several provisions of the final new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. In addition, the EPA is proposing amendments to the regulations which were codified by the Non-Hazardous Secondary Materials rule. Comments must be received on or before 21 February 2012. POC is Ms. Toni Jones, Fuels and Incineration Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-05), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-0316; fax number: (919) 541-3470; email address: jones.toni@epa.gov (Federal Register; 23 December 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 80452-80530).

On 21 March 2011, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants from two area source categories: industrial boilers, and commercial and institutional boilers. EPA is proposing for reconsideration specific elements and accepting public comment on those elements. EPA is also proposing a limited number of amendments to the final rule. In addition, the EPA is proposing amendments and technical corrections to the final rule to clarify some applicability and implementation issues raised by stakeholders subject to the final rule. Comments must be received on or before 21 February 2012. POC is Mr. James Eddinger, Energy Strategies Group (D243-01), Sector Policies and Programs Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-5426; fax number: (919) 541-5450; email: eddinger.jim@epa.gov (Federal Register 23 December 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 80532-80552).

On 21 March 2011, the EPA promulgated national emission standards for the control of hazardous air pollutants from new and existing industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers and process heaters at major sources of hazardous air pollutants. The EPA is reconsidering and requesting comment on several provisions of the final rule. Additionally, the EPA is proposing amendments and technical corrections to the final rule to clarify definitions, references, applicability, and compliance issues raised by stakeholders subject to the final rule. Comments must be received on or before 21 February 2012. POC is Mr. Brian Shrager, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-7689; fax: (919) 541-5450; email: shrager.brian@epa.gov (Federal Register; 23 December 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 80598-80672).

On 26 October 26 2011, EPA published its final 2010 Effluent Guidelines Program Plan ("final 2010 Plan") and announced its 2011 Effluent Guidelines Reviews, as required under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Since publication, the Agency has received several requests for additional time to submit comments. EPA is therefore re-opening the comment period and will accept public comments on both actions for an additional 60 days. Submit comments on or before 27 February 2012. POC is Mr. William F. Swietlik, Engineering and Analysis Division, Office of Water, 4303T, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC., 20460; tel: (202) 566-1129; fax: (202) 566-1053; email: swietlik.william@epa.gov (Federal Register; 27 December 2011 [Notices], pages 80937-80938).

A bill to improve the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy ocean and coastal ecosystems by maintaining and sustaining their capabilities relating to oil spill preparedness, prevention, response, restoration, and research, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 20 December 2011 [House], page H10015).

A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated to generate electricity for emergency or demand response purposes, or for the purpose of operating a water pump (Congressional Record; 8 December 2011 [House], page H8318).

A bill to allow for innovations and alternative technologies that meet or exceed desired energy efficiency goals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 19 December 2011 [House], page H9945).

A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to waive any emission standard or other requirement under section 112 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7412) applicable to the control of asbestos emissions in the demolition or renovation of a condemned building for which there is a reasonable expectation of structural failure; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 15 December 2011 [House], page H9430).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act relating to beach monitoring, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; 15 December 2011 [House], page H9430).

In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA), the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Framework Agreement for Early Restoration Addressing Injuries Resulting from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the Federal and State natural resource trustee agencies (Trustees) have prepared a Draft Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment (DERP/EA) describing and proposing a suite of early restoration projects intended to commence the process of restoring natural resources and services injured or lost as a result of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which occurred on or about April 20, 2010, in the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the availability of the DERP/EA and to seek written comments on the proposed restoration alternative presented in the DERP/ EA. POC is Brian Spears at FW4DWHInfo@fws.gov (Federal Register: December 15, 2011[Notices], Page 78016-78018).

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to establish its test procedures for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 (EPCA), as amended. The proposed test procedures are based on industry standard procedures and practices already established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America(IES), and the International Commission on Illumination (Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage (CIE)). POC is Dr. Tina Kaarsberg, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Washington,DC 20585-0121. Telephone: (202) 287-1393 Email: Tina.Kaarsberg@ee.doe.gov(Federal Register: December 15, 2011[Notices], Page 77914-77934).

On September 23, 2010, EPA proposed to approve a number of new and revised test procedures (i.e., analytical methods) for measuring pollutants under the Clean Water Act. Today's notice announces the availability of new data on an analytical method for the measurement of oil and grease that EPA described in the earlier notice but did not propose to approve it for use. This notice discusses how EPA is considering revising its proposed regulatory requirements for this method. EPA is soliciting comment only on EPA's consideration of this method. POC is Maria Gomez-Taylor, Office of Science and Technology, Office of Water (4303-T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW; Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 566-1005; fax number: (202) 566-1053; email address: Gomez-taylor.maria@epa.gov (Federal Register: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 [Notices], Page 77742-77747).

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is issuing its draft guidance on Improving the Process for Preparing Efficient and Timely Environmental Reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act for public review and comment. The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and CEQ Regulations implementing NEPA provide numerous techniques for preparing efficient and timely environmental reviews. POC is The Council on Environmental Quality (Attn: Horst Greczmiel, Associate Director for National Environmental Policy Act Oversight), 722 Jackson Place NW., Washington, DC 20503. Telephone: (202) 395-5750 (Federal Register: Tuesday, December 13, 2011[Notices], Page 77492-77498).

On or about November 18, 2011, the EPA will make available to the public the final document, Integrated Review Plan for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead. This document contains the plans for the review of the air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). The Pb NAAQS provide for the protection of public health and the environment from Pb emitted to ambient air. POC is Dr. Deirdre Murphy, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C504-06), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: 919-541-0729; fax: 919-541-0237; e-mail address: murphy.deirdre@epa.gov (Federal Register: Friday, December 9, 2011[Notices], Page 76972-76973).

EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are publishing for comment a draft NPDES Vessel General Permit (VGP) that would authorize discharges incidental to the normal operation of non-military and non-recreational vessels greater than or equal to 79 feet in length. If finalized, this draft VGP would replace the current VGP, which was issued in December 2008 and expires on 19 December 2013. EPA is also proposing a draft NPDES Small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) to authorize discharges incidental to the normal operation of non-military and non-recreational vessels less than 79 feet in length. Comments must be submitted on or before 21 February 2012. POC is Ryan Albert at EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management, Mail Code 4203M, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington DC 20460; or at tel.: (202) 564-0763; or email at vgp@epa.gov (Federal Register; 8 December 2011 [Notices], pages 76716-76725).

A bill to improve hazardous materials transportation safety and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record; 7 December 2011 [Senate], page S8414).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act with respect to the use of dispersants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 5 December 2011 [House], page H8135).

A bill to promote ocean and human health and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 6 December 2011 [House], page H8186).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to limit citizens suits against publicly owned treatment works, to provide for defenses, to extend the period of a permit, to limit attorneys fees, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; 1 December 2011 [House], page H8075).

EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the second external review draft of a document titled, ``Second External Review Draft Integrated Science Assessment for Ozone and Related Photochemical Oxidants' (EPA/600/R-10/076B). The original Federal Register notice announcing the public comment period was published on 30 September 2011 (76 FR 60820). This assessment document was developed by the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within EPA's Office of Research and Development as part of the review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone. Comments must be received by EPA by 30 December 2011 (Federal Register; 28 November 2011 [Notices], pages 72919-72920).

A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to make grants to assist communities in complying with environmental requirements, to authorize the use of penalty amounts collected under laws administered by the Environmental Protection Agency to finance the grants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 16 November 2011 [House], page H7713).

EPA is proposing to make certain revisions to the 1988 underground storage tank (UST) technical, financial responsibility, and state program approval regulations. Proposed changes include: Adding secondary containment requirements for new and replaced tanks and piping; adding operator training requirements; adding periodic operation and maintenance requirements for UST systems; removing certain deferrals; adding new release prevention and detection technologies; updating codes of practice; making editorial and technical corrections; and updating state program approval requirements to incorporate these new changes. Comments must be received on or before 16 February 2012. POC is Elizabeth McDermott, OSWER/OUST (5401P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (703) 603-7175; email: mcdermott.elizabeth@epa.gov (Federal Register; 18 November 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 71708-71796).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the closure of oil storage and processing facilities that have spilled oil multiple times near residential neighborhoods, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; 15 November 2011 [House], page H7626).

A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from granting a waiver under section 211(f)(4) of the Clean Air Act for any fuel or fuel additive that will reduce fuel efficiency or cause or contribute to engine damage; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 15 November 2011 [House], page H7626).

A bill to provide additional time for compliance with, and coordinating of, the compliance schedules for certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 9 November 2011 [Senate], page S7294.)

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to clarify that the Act applies to certain incidents that occur in water beyond the exclusive economic zone of the United States; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 9 November 2011 [Senate], page S7294.)

A bill to codify and delay the implementation of and compliance dates for a final rule relating to interstate transport of air pollution; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 7 November 2011 [Senate], page S7155).

A bill to direct Federal agencies to transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, printers, and fax machines, to educational recipients; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Congressional Record; 3 November 2011 [House], page H7330).

A bill to produce high-performance Federal buildings through an improved approach to building utilization, design, construction, and operations and maintenance, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record, 4 November 2011 [House] page H7397). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide States increased flexibility in implementing standards through State implementation plans; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record, 4 November 2011 [House] page H7397). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to provide for the establishment of a national mercury monitoring program; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record, 4 November 2011 [House] page H7397). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which that dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, to establish a prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to nuisance dust, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 4 November 2011 [Senate], page S7127). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from rejecting or otherwise determining to be inadequate a State implementation plan in any case in which the State submitting the plan has not been given a reasonable time to develop and submit the plan in accordance with a certain provision of the Clean Air Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 4 November 2011 [Senate], page S7127). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; to the Committee on Ways and Means (Congressional Record; 24 October 2011 [House], page H7007).

A bill to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 20 October 2011 [Senate], page S6872).

A bill to promote the development of renewable energy on public lands and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 1 November 2011 [Senate], page S7005). Text of bill to be listed here.

EPA co-proposes two options for obtaining basic information from CAFOs to support EPA in meeting its water quality protection responsibilities under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The purpose of this co-proposal is to improve and restore water quality by collecting facility-specific information that would improve EPA's ability to effectively implement the NPDES program and to ensure that CAFOs are complying with the requirements of the CWA. Comments on this proposed action must be received on or before 20 December 2011. POC is Becky Mitschele, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management (4203M), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 564-6418; fax: (202) 564-6384; e-mail: mitschele.becky@epa.gov (Federal Register; 21 October 2011[Proposed Rules], pages 65431-65458).

The purpose of this advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) is to request public comment on a proposed approach the EPA has developed to carry out the statutorily required periodic evaluation of the NSPS program. Comments must be received on or before 23 November 2011. POC is Ms. Janice Godfrey, Policy and Strategies Group, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (D205-02), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-3391; fax: (919) 541-4991; e-mail: godfrey.janice@epa.gov (Federal Register; 24 October 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 65653-65661).

EPA is proposing uses that qualify for the 2012 critical use exemption and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or supplied from existing pre-phaseout inventory for those uses in 2012. Comments must be submitted by 21 November 2011. POC is For further information about this proposed rule, contact Jeremy Arling by telephone at (202) 343-9055, or by e-mail at arling.jeremy@epa.gov or by mail at U.S. EPA, Stratospheric Protection Division, Stratospheric Program Implementation Branch (6205J), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (Federal Register; 20 October 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 65139-65153).

A bill to achieve cost savings through the reform of Federal acquisition practices and procedures; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Congressional Record; 19 October 2011 [Senate], page S6764). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 to clarify that manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant under that Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 18 October 2011 [Senate], page S6665). Text of bill to be listed here.

EPA is proposing to amend the date by which farms must prepare or amend, and implement their SPCC Plans, to 10 May 2013. If EPA receives no adverse comment, they will not take further action on this proposed rule. Written comments must be received by 2 November 2011. POC is the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP and Oil Information Center at (800) 424-9346 or TDD (800) 553-7672 (hearing impaired). In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, call (703) 412-9810 or TDD (703) 412-3323 (Federal Register; 18 October 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 64296-64297.)

A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines" have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 13 October 2011[House], pages H6919).

A bill to provide that the rules of the Environmental Protection Agency entitled ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines' have no force or effect with respect to existing stationary compression and spark ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines operated by certain persons and entities for the purpose of generating electricity or operating a water pump; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 13 October 2011 [Senate], page S6505). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 11 October 2011[House], page H6781). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to repeal the renewable fuel program of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record, 5 October 2011 [House] page H6624). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to repeal a limitation on Federal procurement of certain fuels; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Congressional Record, 5 October 2011 [House] page H6624). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to require establishment of a Working Waterfront Grant Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record, 5 October 2011 [House] page H6624). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to delegate to States the authorities of the Secretary of the Interior under that Act with respect to cormorants, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 3 October 2011 [House], page H6505). Text of the bill to be listed here.

This action proposes to: require TRI reporting facilities located in Indian country to report to the appropriate Tribal government for the relevant area instead of the State; and improve and clarify certain opportunities allowing Tribal governments to participate more fully in the TRI Program. Comments must be received on or before 29 November 2011. POC is Louise Camalier, Environmental Analysis Division, Office of Environmental Information (2842T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 566-0503; fax: (202) 566-0677; e-mail: Camalier.louise@epa.gov (Federal Register; 30 September 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 60781-60788).

The EPA is announcing the extension of the public comment period for the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Sulfur to October 10, 2011. POC is Rich Scheffe, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, (C304-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone: (919) 541-4650, e-mail: scheffe.rich@epa.gov (Federal Register; 27 September 2011 [Proposed Rules], page 59599).

A bill to amend the National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 to require that any new national wildlife refuge may not be established except as expressly authorized by statute; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 22 September 2011 [House], page H6412).

A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to extend the authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 23 September 2011 [House] page H6456). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act to facilitate the establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 23 September 2011 [House] page H6456). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Responsive Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("Superfund") to provide that manure is not considered a hazardous substance or pollutant or contaminant under that Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 22 September 2011 [House], page H6342). Text of the bill to be listed here.

This document considers the extent to which information and conclusions presented in the first external review draft of the Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for this review (Lead Integrated Science Assessment (First External Review Draft) (First Draft ISA) provides support for the development of quantitative assessments of risk and exposure for health and/or welfare effects in this review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). Comments should be received on or before October 21, 2011. POC is Zachary Pekar, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C539-07), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: 919-541-3704; fax number: 919-541-5315; e-mail address: pekar.zachary@epa.gov (Federal Register; 21 September 2011 [Notices], pages 58509-58510).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify provisions relating to beach monitoring, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 21 September 2011 [Senate], Page S5773). Text of bill to be listed here.

USDA is proposing to amend the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement to add 13 sections that will designate the following product categories within which biobased products would be afforded Federal procurement preference: Air fresheners and deodorizers; asphalt and tar removers; asphalt restorers; blast media; candles and wax melts; electronic components cleaners; floor coverings (non-carpet); foot care products; furniture cleaners and protectors; inks; packaging and insulating materials; pneumatic equipment lubricants; and wood and concrete stains. USDA is also proposing minimum biobased contents for each of these product categories. Public comments will be accepted until 14 November 2011 (Federal Register; 14 September 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 56884-56903).

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide an exception to that Act for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 14 September 2011 [House], page H6181).

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, to provide for enhanced reliability in the transportation of the Nation's energy products by pipeline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 15 September 2011 [House], page H6230).

A bill to provide for the disposal of drugs pursuant to national pharmaceutical stewardship programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 15 September 2011 [House], page H6230).

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide an exception to that Act for actions carried out against grizzly bears in self-defense, defense of others, or a reasonable belief of imminent danger; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 14 September 2011 [Senate], page S5624).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to improve the renewable fuel program by combining the categories of "cellulosic biofuel" and "advance biofuel" into 1 technology- and feedstock-neutral category of "advanced biofuel", and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 15 September 2011 [Senate], page S5684). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to consumer confidence reports by community water systems; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 19 September 2011 [Senate], page S5726). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, to provide for enhanced reliability in the transportation of the Nation's energy products by pipeline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 7 September 2011 [House], page H5964).

A bill to delay implementation of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule of the Environmental Protection Agency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 12 September 2011 [House], page H6097). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to establish a program under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide grants to eligible State consortia to establish and carry out municipal sustainability certification programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 7 September 2011 [Senate], page S5386). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, to provide for enhanced reliability in the transportation of the Nation's energy products by pipeline, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 7 September 2011[House], Pages H5964-H5965). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to establish a program under which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall provide grants to eligible State consortia to establish and carry out municipal sustainability certification programs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 7 September 2011 [Senate], Page S5386). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to recognize the heritage of recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting on Federal public lands and ensure continued opportunities for these activities (Congressional Record; September 2, 2011 [House], Page H5936). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to regulate discharges from commercial vessels, and for other purposes (Congressional Record; September 2, 2011 [House], Page H5936). Text of the bill to be listed here.

EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of 2 August 2011 soliciting stakeholder input regarding the efficacy and scope of the MSW Characterization Report called "Municipal Solid Waste in the United States" as part of a broader discussion about sustainable materials management. This information will be used to develop new measurement definitions and protocols for measurement of these materials, as well as the possible addition of construction and demolition (C&D) materials and non-hazardous industrial materials to the list of materials addressed in future efforts. This effort could lead to the creation of a new measurement report that the EPA will make publicly available. The comment period is extended from 31 August 2011 to 30 September 2011. POC is Hope Pillsbury, Mail Code (5306P), Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; tel: (703) 308-7258; pillsbury.hope@epa.gov (Federal Register; 30 August 2011[Notices], Pages 53897-53898).

EPA is extending the comment period for the proposed rule on the definition of solid waste published in the Federal Register on 22 July 2011. EPA is proposing to revise certain exclusions from the definition of solid waste for hazardous secondary materials intended for reclamation that would otherwise be regulated under subtitle C of RCRA. The purpose of these proposed revisions is to ensure that the recycling regulations, as implemented, encourage reclamation in a way that does not result in increased risk to human health and the environment from discarded hazardous secondary material. The comment period is being extended to 20 October 2011. POC is Marilyn Goode, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Materials Recovery and Waste Management Division, MC 5304P, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, (703) 308-8800, (goode.marilyn@epa.gov) (Federal Register; 26 August 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 53376-53377).

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to incorporate provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding special permits that have general applicability and established safety records. Special permits allow a company or individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the regulations provided that an equivalent level of safety is maintained. The revisions in this proposed rule are intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in special permits and eliminate the need for numerous renewal requests, thus reducing paperwork burdens and facilitating commerce while maintaining an appropriate level of safety. POC is Eileen Edmonson or Steven Andrews, Standards and Rulemaking Division, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), or Karl Alexy, Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance, (202) 493-6247, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590(Federal Register: August 18, 2011 [Notice], Pages 51324-51342).

PHMSA, in coordination with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), is proposing to amend requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) governing the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials based on recent changes contained in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publication ``Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 2009 Edition, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. TS-R-1' (hereafter referred to as TS-R-1). The purposes of this rulemaking are to harmonize requirements of the HMR with international standards for the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials and update, clarify, correct, or provide relief from certain regulatory requirements applicable to the transportation of Class 7 (radioactive) materials. POC is Kurt Eichenlaub, Standards and Rulemaking Division, telephone (202) 366-8553, or Michael Conroy, Engineering and Research Division, telephone (202) 366-4545, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 (Federal Register: August 12, 2011 [Notice], Pages 50332-50358).

A bill to restore public trust in pipeline safety, and for other purposes (Congressional Record; August 2, 2011 [Senate], Page S5251).

A bill to decrease the deficit by realigning, consolidating, selling, disposing, and improving the efficiency of Federal buildings and other civilian real property, and for other purposes (Congressional Record; August 2, 2011 [Senate], Page S5251).

The U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to revise the Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory Forms (Tier I and Tier II) under Section 312 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) to add new data elements and revise some existing data elements. POC is Sicy Jacob, Office of Emergency Management, Mailcode 5104A, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington DC 20004; telephone number: (202) 564-8019; fax number: (202) 564-2620; e-mail address: jacob.sicy@epa.gov(Federal Register: August 8, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 48093-48101).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or the Agency) is proposing to revise the regulations for hazardous waste management under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) to conditionally exclude carbon dioxide (CO2) streams that are hazardous from the definition of hazardous waste, provided these hazardous CO2 streams are captured from emission sources, are injected into Class VI Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells for purposes of geologic sequestration (GS), and meet certain other conditions. POC is Ross Elliott, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (5304P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703-308-8748; fax number: 703-308-0514; e-mail address: elliott.ross@epa.gov(Federal Register: August 8, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 48073-48093).

A bill to expand geothermal production, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record; August 1, 2011 [House], Pages H5884).

A bill to provide for a program of wind energy research, development, and demonstration, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record; August 1, 2011 [House], Pages H5885).

A bill to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record: July 20, 2011 [Senate], Pages S4721).

EPA is proposing to amend specific provisions in the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule to correct certain technical and editorial errors that have been identified since promulgation and to clarify or propose amendments to certain provisions that have been the subject of questions from reporting entities. These proposed changes include additional information to clarify compliance obligations, correct data reporting elements so they more closely conform to the information used to perform emission calculations, and make other corrections and amendments. Comments must be received on or before September 19, 2011. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register; August 4, 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 47392-47421).

A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a program of awarding grants to owners or operators of water systems to increase resiliency or adaptability of the systems to any ongoing or forecasted changes to the hydrologic conditions of a region of the United States; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; August 1, 2011[House], page H5883). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to assess the potential of smart electronics to reduce home and office electricity demand, to incorporate smart electronics into the Energy Star Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; August 1, 2011[House], page H5883). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the requirement that permit applications for the discharge of pollutants be approved by disinterested board members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; August 1, 2011[House], page H5884). Text of the bill to be listed here.

This proposed rule is being issued as required by a consent decree governing the schedule for completion of this review of the air quality criteria and the secondary NAAQS for oxides of nitrogen and oxides of sulfur. EPA proposes to retain the current nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide secondary standards. Additionally, EPA is proposing to add secondary standards identical to the NO2 and SO2 primary 1-hour standards and not set a new multi-pollutant secondary standard in this review. Written comments on this proposed rule must be received by September 30, 2011. POC is Dr. Richard Scheffe, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Mail code C304-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: 919-541-4650; fax: 919-541-2357; e-mail: scheffe.rich@epa.gov (Federal Register; August 1, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 46084-46147).

EPA is proposing to revise certain exclusions from the definition of solid waste for hazardous secondary materials intended for reclamation that would otherwise be regulated under Subtitle C of RCRA. The purpose of these proposed revisions is to ensure that the recycling regulations, as implemented, encourage reclamation in a way that does not result in increased risk to human health and the environment from discarded hazardous secondary material. Comments must be received on or before September 20, 2011. POC is Marilyn Goode, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Materials Recovery and Waste Management Division, MC 5304P, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, (703) 308-8800, email: goode.marilyn@epa.gov (Federal Register; July 22, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 44094-44154).

DOE has preliminarily determined that ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2010 achieves greater energy efficiency than the 2007 edition of the standard. Also, DOE has preliminarily determined that the quantitative analysis of the energy consumption of buildings built to Standard 90.1-2010 indicates national source energy savings of approximately 18.2 percent of commercial building energy consumption. Additionally, DOE has preliminarily determined site energy savings are estimated to be approximately 18.5 percent. If these determinations are finalized, States would be required to certify that they have reviewed the provisions of their commercial building code regarding energy efficiency, and as necessary, updated their code to meet or exceed the energy efficiency of Standard 90.1-2010. Comments on the preliminary determination must be provided by August 19, 2011. POC is Michael Erbesfeld, U.S. DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Forrestal Building, Mail Station EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 287-1874, e-mail: michael.erbesfeld@ee.doe.gov (Federal Register; July 20, 2011 [Notices], Pages 43298 - 43318).

On April 20, 2011, EPA proposed requirements under section for all existing power generating facilities and existing manufacturing and industrial facilities. EPA requested that public comments on the proposal be submitted on or before July 19, 2011. Since publication, the Agency has received several requests for additional time to submit comments. EPA is re-opening the comment period and will accept public comments on the proposal through August 18, 2011. POC is Paul Shriner, Engineering and Analysis Division (4303T), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-1076; shriner.paul@epa.gov (Federal Register, July 20, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 43230-43231).

The EPA is proposing criteria for determining whether onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) is in widespread use for purposes of controlling motor vehicle refueling emissions throughout the motor vehicle fleet. Once the Administrator has determined that widespread use has occurred, the Administrator may waive Clean Air Act (CAA or Act)statutory requirements for states to implement Stage II gasoline vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities in areas classified "Serious," "Severe," or "Extreme" for nonattainment of the ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). Comments must be received on or before 13 September 2011. POC is Mr. Lynn Dail, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, Mail code C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, tel: (919) 541-2363; fax: 919-541-0824; e-mail:dail.lynn@epa.gov (Federal Register; July 15, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 41731-41739).

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to authorize assignment to States of Federal agency environmental review responsibilities, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; July 14, 2011 [House], Pages H5085).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; July 14, 2011 [House], Pages H5086).

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to promulgate regulations on the management of medical waste; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; July 14, 2011 [House], Pages H5086).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; July 14, 2011 [Senate], Page S4608). Text of bill to be listed here.

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The proposal requires contractors to report the biobased products purchased under service and construction contracts. This will allow Federal agencies to monitor compliance with the Federal preference for purchasing biobased products. Comment are due 12 September 2011. POC is Mr. William Clark, Procurement Analyst, at (202) 219-1813 (Federal Register; July 13, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 41179-41181).

An original bill to provide for the conduct of an analysis of the impact of energy development and production on the water resources of the United States, and for other purposes; from the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; placed on the calendar (Congressional Record; July 11, 2011 [Senate], Page S4485). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to change the frequency of review of air quality criteria under section 108 of such Act and national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards under section 109 of such Act from 5-year intervals to 10- ear intervals, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; July 8, 2011 [House], Page H4792). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; July 6, 2011 [House], Page H4671).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify a maintenance exemption regarding the removal of sediment, debris, and vegetation from certain structures; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; July 6, 2011 [House], Page H4671). Text of the bill to be listed here.

The comment period for the proposed NESHAPS from Coal- and Oil-fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units and Standards of Performance for Fossil-Fuel-Fired Electric Utility, Industrial-Commercial-Institutional, and Small Industrial-Commercial-Institutional Steam Generating Units is being extended until 4 August 2011. POC is Mr. William Maxwell, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; Tel: (919) 541-5430; Fax (919) 541-5450; E-mail: maxwell.bill@epa.gov (Federal Register; July 1, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 38590-38591).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to reauthorize the National Estuary Program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; June 30, 2011 [Senate] Page S4292). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to promote green transportation infrastructure through research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (Congressional Record; June 23, 2011 [House], Page H4525). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 to provide consistent and reliable authority for, and for the funding of, the land and water conservation fund to maximize the effectiveness of the fund for future generations, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; June 23, 2011 [Senate], Page S4075). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend subtitle D of the Solid Waste Disposal Act to facilitate recovery and beneficial use, and provide for the proper management and disposal, of materials generated by the combustion of coal and other fossil fuels; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; June 22, 2011 [House], Page H4455). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization Act of 2006 to provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; June 22, 2011 [House], Page H4457). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to reduce the number of non-essential new vehicles purchased and leased by the Federal Government; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs [Congressional Record; June 22, 2011 [Senate], Page S4023). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to provide additional time for the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; June 21, 2011 [House], Page H4363). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reform Department of Defense energy policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services (Congressional Record; June 21, 2011 [House], Page H4364). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to incorporate smart grid capability into the Energy Star Program, to reduce peak electric demand, to reauthorize a energy efficiency public information program to include Smart Grid information, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; June 16, 2011 [House], Page H4326). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to address air pollution from Outer Continental Shelf activities; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works [Congressional Record; June 16, 2011 [Senate], Page S3891). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to direct President, utilizing the Western Area Power Administration, to acquire renewable energy in amounts sufficient to ensure that, of the total amount of electric energy the Federal Government consumes during any fiscal year, certain minimum amounts shall be renewable energy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned [Congressional Record; June 15, 2011 [House] Page H4277). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to conserve fish and aquatic communities in the United States through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation, to improve the quality of life for the people of the United States, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; June 15, 2011 [Senate] Page S3812). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to reform Department of Defense energy policy, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Armed Services (Congressional Record; June 15, 2011 [Senate] Page S3813). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill streamlining Federal review to facilitate renewable energy projects; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; June 14, 2011, [House], Page H4185). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to facilitate the development of wind energy resources on Federal lands; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; June 14, 2011, [House], Page H4186). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to facilitate the development of offshore wind energy resources; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; June 14, 2011, [House], Page H4186). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to dedicate a portion of the rental fees from wind and solar energy projects on Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management for the administrative costs of processing applications for new wind and solar projects, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; June 14, 2011, [House], Page H4186). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to establish a national mercury monitoring program, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; June 13, 2011 [Senate], Page S3727). Text of bill to be listed here.

EPA Region 4 proposes to modify the expiration date of the NPDES general permit authorizing the discharge of stormwater from construction activities on Tribal Lands within the states of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina. The proposal extends the expiration date from August 31, 2011, to September 1, 2012. Comments on the proposal to modify the expiration date of the Region 4 CGP must be postmarked by July 11, 2011. Alanna Conley or Michael Mitchell of the Stormwater and Nonpoint Source Section, Water Protection Division, EPA, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303; tel: (404) 562-9443 or (404) 562-9303; fax: (404) 562-8692; e-mail address: conley.alanna@epa.gov or mitchell.michael@epa.gov ( [Federal Register; June 9, 2011 [Notices], Pages 33753-33756).

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims of family members, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions(Congressional Record; June 9, 2011 [Senate], Page S3683).

A bill to improve Federal land management, resource conservation, environmental protection, and use of Federal land by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to develop a multipurpose cadastre of Federal land and identifying inaccurate, duplicate, and out-of-date Federal land inventories, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; June 7, 2011 [Senate], Page S3541). Text of bill to be listed here.

This draft document identifies activities that will be undertaken to secure and stretch water supplies for use by existing and future generations. Comments are due 1 August 2011. POC is David Raff, Bureau of Reclamation, Tel (303) 445-2461, email draff@usbr.gov ([Federal Register, June 2, 2011 [Notice], Page 31973).

This Notice invites public comment on the draft National Coastal Condition Report IV (NCCR IV), which describes the condition of the Nation's coastal waters. EPA expects that this Report on the condition of coastal waters will increase public awareness about the extent and seriousness of pollution in these waters and will support more informed decisions concerning protection of this resource. Comments must be received on or before August 1, 2011. POC is Gregory Colianni, Ocean and Coastal Protection Division, Office of Water, 4504T, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, tel: 202-566-1249; fax: 202-566-1336; email address: Colianni.Gregory@epa.gov (Federal Register; May 31, 2011) [Notices], Pages 31327-31328).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to define next generation biofuel, and to allow States the option of not participating in the corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuel standard due to conflicts with agricultural, economic, energy, or environmental goals; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [House, Page H3754). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel, to create jobs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Ways and Means (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [House, Page H3754). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to preserve the authority of each State to make determinations relating to the State's water quality standards, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [House, Page H3754). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [House, Page H3755). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to define next generation biofuel, and to allow States the option of not participating in the corn ethanol portions of the renewable fuel standard due to conflicts with agricultural, economic, energy, and environmental goals; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3426). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to provide local communities with tools to make solar permitting more efficient, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3427). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to establish centers of excellence for green infrastructure, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3427). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to reauthorize and improve the Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Reduction Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3427). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel, to create jobs, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Finance (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3427). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to authorize the Secretary of Energy to insure loans for financing of renewable energy systems leased for residential use, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3427). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 to improve the management of grazing leases and permits, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S3427). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2017; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 24, 2011 [House], Pages H3408). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to encourage water efficiency; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; May 24, 2011 [House], Pages H3409). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to reduce oil consumption and improve energy security, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Test of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to prevent the enforcement of certain national primary drinking water regulations unless sufficient funding is available; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; May 16, 2011[Senate], Page S2992).

A bill to amend the Sikes Act to improve the application of that Act to State-owned facilities used for the national defense; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; May 2, 2011[House], Page H2933).

A bill to require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the United States in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; May 3, 2011[House], Page H2999).

A bill to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to authorize hunting under certain circumstances; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 5, 2011 [House], Page H3108).

A bill to require the inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; May 12, 2011 [House], Page H3278).

A bill to require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to consider the impact on employment levels and economic activity prior to issuing a regulation, policy statement, guidance, or other requirement, implementing any new or substantially altered program, or issuing or denying any permit, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; May 12, 2011 [House], Page H3278).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; May 13, 2011[House], Page H3301).

A bill to facilitate appropriate oil and gas development on Federal land and waters, to limit dependence of the United States on foreign sources of oil and gas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 9, 2011 [Senate], Page S2777).

A bill to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy by Federal agencies, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; May 12, 2011 [Senate], Page S2928).

On March 11, 2011, PHMSA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on a proposal to amend the HMR requirements for cargo tank loading or unloading operations. PHMSA is notifying the public of our intent to extend the comment period by 30 days for a notice of proposed rulemaking published on March 11, 2011. The comment period for the NPRM closing on May 10, 2011, is extended until June 9, 2011. POC is Kurt Eichenlaub or Dirk Der Kinderen, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Federal Register: May 11, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 27300).

A bill to establish a Gulf Coast Restoration Fund, and for other purposes(Congressional Record: May 5, 2011 [House], Page H3107).

A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to direct the Secretary to establish a comprehensive design standard program to prevent, control, and treat polluted stormwater runoff from federally funded highways and roads, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: May 5, 2011 [Senate], Page S2731).

A bill to promote alternative and renewable fuels and domestic energy production, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: May 3, 2011 [House], Pages H2998-H2999).

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to require additional monitoring of certain contaminants, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: May 3, 2011 [Senate], Page S2621).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modify oil and hazardous substance liability, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record: May 3, 2011 [Senate], Page S2621).

A bill to amend title 40, United States Code, to direct the Administrator of General Services to incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features into public buildings, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; 15 April 2011 [House], Page H2912).

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to modernize and enhance the Federal Government's response to oil spills, to improve oversight and regulation of offshore drilling, and for other purposes; referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 15 April 2011 [House], Page H2913).

The United States (U.S.) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is proposing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs) under Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) section 112(d) and proposing revised new source performance standards (NSPS) for fossil fuel-fired EGUs under CAA section 111(b). The proposed NESHAP would protect air quality and promote public health by reducing emissions of the hazardous air pollutants (HAP) listed in CAA section 112(b). In addition, these proposed amendments to the NSPS are in response to a voluntary remand of a final rule. We also are proposing several minor amendments, technical clarifications, and corrections to existing NSPS provisions for fossil fuel-fired EGUs and large and small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. POC is Mr. William Maxwell, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; Telephone number: (919) 541-5430; Fax number (919) 541-5450; E-mail address: maxwell.bill@epa.gov (Federal Register: May 3, 2011 [Proposed Rules] Pages 24976-25147).

PHMSA is amending its pipeline safety regulations to apply safety regulation to rural low-stress hazardous liquid pipelines that were not covered previously by safety regulations. This change complies with a mandate in the Pipeline Inspection, Protection, Enforcement, and Safety Act of 2006 (PIPES Act) Poc's are Mike Israni by phone at 202-366-4571 or by e-mail at Mike.Israni@dot.gov. For all other information contact Tewabe Asebe by phone at 202-366-4595 or by e-mail at tewabe.asebe@dot.gov (Federal Register: May 5, 2011 [Rules and Regulations, Pages 25576-25588).

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to certain sporting good articles, and to exempt those articles from a definition under that Act; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 14 April 2011 [Senate], Page S2506).

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to ensure that risks from chemicals are adequately understood and managed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 14 April 2011 [Senate], Page S2507).

The EPA and the Corps are publishing for public comment proposed guidance that describes how the agencies will identify waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Clean Water Act or CWA or Act) and implement the Supreme Court's decisions on this topic (i.e., Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWANCC) (531 U.S. 159 (2001)) and Rapanos v. United States (547 U.S. 715 (2006)) (Rapanos)). The agencies believe that under this proposed guidance the number of waters identified as protected by the Clean Water Act will increase compared to current practice and this improvement will aid in protecting the Nation's public health and aquatic resources. Comments must be received on or before July 1, 2011. POC is Ms. Donna Downing, Office of Water (4502-T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington DC 20460; telephone number 202-566-1783; e-mail address: CWAwaters@epa.gov (Federal Register: May 2, 2011 [Notices], Page 24479-24480).

EPA is making available for public review the documents titled, "Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards: Scope and Methods Plan for Health Risk and Exposure Assessment," (REA Plan for the primary ozone NAAQS) and "Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards: Scope and Methods Plan for Welfare Risk and Exposure Assessment" (REA Plan for the secondary ozone NAAQS). These documents contain the plans for the risk and exposure analyses that EPA is preparing to conduct in support of the reviews of ozone NAAQS. EPA is also making available to the public the final document "Integrated Review Plan for the Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards" (IRP). This document contains the plans for the review of the air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone. Comments should be submitted by June 27, 2011. POC is John Langstaff, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C539-07), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: 919-541-1449; fax number: 919-541-5315; e-mail address: langstaff.john@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 28, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 23755-23757).

EPA is proposing to revise the manner by which the regulated community would apply the threshold planning quantities (TPQs) for those extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) that are non-reactive solid chemicals in solution form. Comments must be submitted on or before June 14, 2011. POC is Kathy Franklin, Office of Emergency Management, Mail Code 5104A, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002; tel: (202) 564-7987; fax: (202) 564-2625; e-mail: franklin.kathy@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 15, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 21299-21311).

A bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to clarify the jurisdiction of the Environmental Protection Agency with respect to certain sporting good articles, and to exempt those articles from a definition under that Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 14 April 2011 [House], Page H2855).

A bill to amend title VII of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (Congressional Record; 14 April 2011 [House], Page H2855).

A bill to address the application of the national primary ambient air quality standard for ozone with respect to extreme nonattainment areas, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 15 April 2011 [House], Page H2910).

A bill to provide for the use of funds in the Hazardous Substance Superfund for the purposes for which they were collected, to ensure adequate resources for the cleanup of hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and for other purposes; referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 15 April 2011 [House], Page H2910).

A bill to amend title VI of the Clean Air Act to make a restriction on the use of class II substances inapplicable to certain fire suppression agents; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 15 April 2011 [House], Page H2911).

A bill to establish a temporary prohibition against revising any national ambient air quality standard applicable to coarse particulate matter, to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust in areas in which such dust is regulated under State, tribal, or local law, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 15 April 2011 [House], Page H2912).

This proposed rule would establish requirements for all existing power generating facilities and existing manufacturing and industrial facilities that withdraw more than 2 million gallons per day (MGD) of water from waters of the U.S. and use at least twenty-five (25) percent of the water they withdraw exclusively for cooling purposes. The proposed national requirements, implemented through NPDES permits, would establish national requirements applicable to the location, design, construction, and capacity of cooling water intake structures at these facilities by setting requirements that reflect the best technology available (BTA) for minimizing adverse environmental impact. Comments must be received on or before July 19, 2011. POC is Paul Shriner at 202-566-1076; e-mail: shriner.paul@epa.gov. For additional economic information, contact Erik Helm at 202-566-1049; e-mail: helm.erik@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 20, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 22173-22288).

On April 7, 2011 DoD submitted comments to EPA opposing and commenting on its proposal to add a Vapor Intrusion Component to the Hazard Ranking System for evaluating sites for inclusion on the "Superfund" National Priorities list. DoD's comments can be found here.

This draft construction general permit, now open for comment, includes new requirements that implement the technology-based Effluent Limitation Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards, which were issued by EPA for the construction and development industry on December 1, 2009. The draft permit also includes new water quality-based requirements for construction sites discharging stormwater to waters requiring additional pollutant control. EPA proposes to issue this construction general permit for 5 yr, and to provide permit coverage to eligible existing and new construction projects in all areas of the country where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority. Comments on the draft general permit must be received on or before June 24, 2011. Comments on the preparation and issuance of the draft/preliminary Environmental Assessment must be received by May 25, 2011. POC is Greg Schaner, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at tel: 202-564-0721 or e-mail: schaner.greg@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 25, 2011 [Notices], Page 22882-22891).

EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 propose to modify the 2008 NPDES general permits for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity in order to extend until January 31, 2012 the expiration date of the permit. (NOTE: These NPDES general permits will be referred to as "permit" or "2008 construction general permit" or "2008 CGP." This proposed modification would extend the 3-yr permit so that it expires on January 31, 2012 instead of June 30, 2011. Comments on EPA's proposal must be postmarked by May 25, 2011. POC is Greg Schaner, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management (Mail Code: 4203M), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., EPA East, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 564-0721; fax number: (202) 564-6431; email address: schaner.greg@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 25, 2011 [Notices], Page 22891-22895).

A bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 6 April 2011 [House], page H2410).

A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the House of Representatives at no net cost to the Federal Government; to the Committee on House Administration (Congressional Record; 6 April 2011 [House], page H2410).

A bill to prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating coal combustion byproducts as hazardous waste under subtitle C of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 6 April 2011 [House], page H2410).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 7 April 2011 [House], page 2533).

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize technical assistance to small public water systems, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; 7 April 2011 [House], page 2533).

A bill to require that hunting activities be a land use in all management plans for Federal land under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture to the extent that such use is not clearly incompatible with the purposes for which the Federal land is managed, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 8 April 2011 [House], page 2569).

A bill to reauthorize the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 8 April 2011 [House], page 2569).

A bill to repeal the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, Oversight and Government Reform, Science, Space, and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, House Administration, Natural Resources, Foreign Affairs, Education and the Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; 13 April 2011 [House], page 2665). Text of the bill to be listed here.

This draft document contains the plans for the review of the air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). Comments should be submitted by April 28, 2011. POC is Dr. Deirdre Murphy, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C504-06), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: 919-541-0729; fax: 919-541-0237; e-mail address: murphy.deirdre@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 12, 2011 [Notices], Page 20347-20349).

NRCS is proposing to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include, but are not limited to: Dam, Diversion (Code 348), Forest Stand Improvement (Code 666), Irrigation Ditch Lining (Code 428), Irrigation Pipeline (Code 430), Irrigation Reservoir (Code 436), Irrigation System, Microirrigation (Code 441), Tailwater Recovery (Code 447), Irrigation Water Management (Code 449), Mulching (Code 484), Pipeline (Code 516), Pond (Code 378), Pumping Plant (Code 533), Renewable Energy System (Code 671), Tree/Shrub Establishment (Code 612), Waste Recycling (Code 633), and Woody Residue Treatment (formerly Forest Slash Treatment) (Code 384). Submit comments by 11 May 2011. This is effective 11 April 2011. POC is Wayne Bogovich, National Agricultural Engineer, Conservation Engineering Division, Department of Agriculture, NRCS, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 6136 South Building, Washington, DC 20250 (Federal Register: April 11, 2011 [Notices], Page 19971-19973).

A bill to authorize the Architect of the Capitol to establish battery recharging stations for privately owned vehicles in parking areas under the jurisdiction of the Senate at no net cost to the Federal Government; to the Committee on Rules and Administration (Congressional Record; 6 April 2011 [Senate], page S2187).

A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a renewable electricity standard, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 6 April 2011 [Senate], page S2187).

A bill to provide incentives to encourage the development and implementation of technology to capture carbon dioxide from dilute sources on a significant scale using direct air capture technologies; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; 7 April 2011 [Senate], page 2266).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to conform the definition of renewable biomass to the definition given the term in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; 8 April 2011 [Senate], page 2348). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act with respect to consumer confidence reports by community water systems; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; April 1, 2011 [House], page H2266).

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to require the Environmental Protection Agency to include in any notice of rule making a statement regarding the impact of the rule on jobs loss or creation, and for other purposes; to the Committee on the Judiciary (Congressional Record; April 4, 2011 [House], page H2291).

A bill to provide for a program of research, development, demonstration, and commercial application in vehicle technologies at the Department of Energy; to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (Congressional Record; April 5, 2011 [House], page H2327). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify that fill material cannot be comprised of waste; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; April 5, 2011 [House], page H2327). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Congressional Record; April 4, 2011 [Senate], page S2087). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide that greenhouse gases are not subject to the Act, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; March 31, 2011 [House], page H2214). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a hazardous waste electronic manifest system; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; March 31, 2011 [Senate], page S2046). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Safe Drinking Water Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to reduce or eliminate the risk of releases of hazardous chemicals from public water systems and wastewater treatment works, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; March 31, 2011 [Senate], page S2046). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to ensure the safe and proper use of dispersants in the event of an oil spill or release of hazardous substances, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; March 29, 2011 [Senate], page S1933). Text of bill to be listed here.

This action proposes to defer for a period of three years the application of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V permitting requirements to biogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from bioenergy and other biogenic stationary sources. This action is being taken as part of the process of granting the Petition for Reconsideration filed by the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO) on August 3, 2010, related to the PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule. Comments must be received on or before May 5, 2011. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9334; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: biodeferralPSD@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 15249-15266).

On February 23, 2011, EPA published in the Federal Register a document seeking public input on the design of a plan to use for periodic retrospective review of its regulations (76 FR 9988). This input is being solicited in response to Executive Order 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review," under which all federal agencies are directed to conduct a ``retrospective analysis of rules that may be outmoded, ineffective, insufficient, or excessively burdensome and to modify, streamline, expand, or repeal them in accordance with what has been learned.' This notice extends the comment period on the design of a plan until April 4, 2011. POC is Stuart Miles-McLean, Office of Regulatory Policy and Management (1803A), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: 202-564-6581; fax: 202-564-7322; e-mail: ImprovingRegulations.SuggestionBox@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 18, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 14840-14841).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to include algae-based biofuel in the renewable fuel program and amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to include algae-based biofuel in the cellulosic biofuel producer credit; to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; March 17, 2011 [House], page H1982).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to assist municipalities that would experience a significant hardship raising the revenue necessary to finance projects and activities for the construction of wastewater treatment works, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Congressional Record; March 17, 2011 [House], page H1984).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate the exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; March 17, 2011 [House], page H1984).

EPA is initiating a reconsideration process with respect to certain aspects of: the NESHAPs for new and existing sources for Major Source and Area Source Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters and standards of performance for new CISWI Units and emission guidelines for existing CISWI Units published as final rules in the March 21, 2011 issue of this Federal Register. POCs are: for NESHAPs for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters: Mr. Brian Shrager, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; Tel: (919) 541-7689; Fax: (919) 541-5450; E-mail: shrager.brian@epa.gov; NESHAPs for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers: Mr. Jim Eddinger, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-5426; Fax: (919) 541-5450; e-mail: eddinger.jim@epa.gov; for Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: CISWI Units: Ms. Toni Jones, (E143-03), EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-0316; fax: (919) 541-3470; e-mail: jones.toni@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 15266-15267).

A bill to promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; March 17, 2011 [Senate], page S1827). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to promote the diligent development of Federal oil and gas leases, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Congressional Record; March 16, 2011 [Senate], page S1751). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require that certain species be treated as extinct for purposes of that Act if there is not a substantial increase in the population of a species during the 15-year period beginning on the date the species is determined to be an endangered species, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; March 11, 2011 [House], Page H1768).

A bill to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to direct the Council on Environmental Quality to report to Congress annually on the number of permits required under Federal law for which applications have been submitted and that have not been issued because an environmental impact statement is pending, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources (Congressional Record; March 11, 2011 [House], Page H1768).

This draft report (EPA/600/R-11/011) is available for comment until April 14, 2011. The document was prepared by the National Center for Environmental Assessment within EPA's Office of Research and Development. This draft report investigates the issues and challenges associated with identifying, calculating, and mapping indicators of the relative vulnerability of water quality and aquatic ecosystems, across the United States, to the potential impacts of global change. POC is Chris Weaver, NCEA; telephone: 703-347-8621; facsimile: 703-347-8694; or e-mail: weaver.chris@epa.gov (Federal Register Notices, February 28, 2011 10892.)

Input is sought on potential proposed changes to the draft International Green Construction Code (IgCC). The first edition of the IgCC is currently being developed by the International Code Council (ICC) for anticipated publication in 2012. DOE will hold a public meeting on 14 April, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Washington, DC. POC is Mr. Robert Dewey, U.S. DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Tel.: (202) 287-1534. E-mail: Robert.Dewey@ee.doe.gov (Federal Register: March 10, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 13101).

PHMSA is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to require each person (i.e., carrier or facility) who engages in cargo tank loading or unloading operations to perform a risk assessment of the loading and unloading operation and develop and implement safe operating procedures based upon the results of the risk assessment. Submit comments by May 10, 2011. POC is Kurt Eichenlaub or Dirk Der Kinderen, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (Federal Register: March 11, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 13313-13327).

A bill to secure unrestricted reliable energy for American consumption and transmission; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; March 10, 2011 [House], page H1724). Text of the bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to include American Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands in certain efforts to reduce diesel emissions; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; March 10, 2011 [House], page H1724). Text to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the authority of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to disapprove specifications of disposal sites for the discharge of dredged or fill material, and to clarify the procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. (Congressional Record; March 8, 2011 [House], page H1619). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to provide for a reduction in the number of boutique fuels, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; March 8, 2011 [Senate], page S1406). Text of bill to be listed here.

A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; March 2, 2011 [House], Page H1523).

A bill to expand domestic fossil fuel production, develop more nuclear power, and expand renewable electricity, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned (Congressional Record; March 3, 2011 [House], Page H1574).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce (Congressional Record; March 3, 2011 [House], Page H1574).

EPA is proposing six EPA-developed analytical methods, and four equivalent consensus organization-developed methods to monitor for 28 new UCMR chemical contaminants. In addition, EPA proposes monitoring for two viruses, for a total of 30 UCMR 3 contaminants. Comments must be received on or before May 2, 2011. POC is David J. Munch, Technical Support Center, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U. S. EPA, Office of Water, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive (MS 140), Cincinnati, OH 45268; tel (513) 569-7843; or e-mail at munch.dave@epa.gov(Federal Register: March 3, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 11713-11737).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify the authority of the Administrator to disapprove specifications of disposal sites for the discharge of, dredged or fill material, and to clarify the procedure under which a higher review of specifications may be requested; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; March 3, 2011 [Senate], Page S1218).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from promulgating any regulation concerning, taking action relating to, or taking into consideration the emission of a greenhouse gas to address climate change, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works (Congressional Record; March 3, 2011 [Senate], Page S1219).

A bill to provide for the repeal of the phase out of incandescent light bulbs unless the Comptroller General makes certain specific findings; to the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Text of bill is available here.

A bill to provide for the status of the Northern Rocky Mountain distinct population segment of the gray wolf, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 10, 2011 [Senate], Page S642).

A bill to require restitution for victims of criminal violations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 15, 2011 [Senate], Page S747).

A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, production, and economically feasible and prudent transportation of oil and gas in and from the Coastal Plain in Alaska (Congressional Record: February 15, 2011[Senate], Page S747).

A bill to repeal certain amendments to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act with respect to lighting energy efficiency (Congressional Record: February 17, 2011 [Senate], Pages S870-S871).

A bill to to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to improve the energy-efficiency of certain appliances and equipment, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 17, 2011 [Senate], Page S871).

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to provide a requirement for certain lessees, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 17, 2011 [Senate], Page S871).

EPA issued a proposed rule in the December 15, 2010, Federal Register proposing changes to the leak repair regulations promulgated under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. In response to stakeholder requests, this action reopens the public comment period through March 25, 2011. POC is Ross Brennan, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs; Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel:(202) 343-9226; fax: (202) 343-2338; e-mail:brennan.ross@epa.gov. (Federal Register: February 23, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 9987).

Section 2709 of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 states that: USDA shall prepare technical guidelines that outline science-based methods to measure the carbon benefits from conservation and land management activities. In accordance with Section 2709 of the 2008 Farm Bill, USDA is developing technical guidelines and science-based methods to quantify greenhouse gas sources and sinks from the agriculture and forest sectors at the entity-, process-, and practice-scale. USDA intends to develop guidelines and methods that are verifiable and that demonstrate scientific rigor, transparency, scalability, and usability. USDA anticipates that the methods will be used by farmers and by USDA to improve management practices and to identify actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration. POC is Marlen Eve, USDA Climate Change Program Office, at (202)401-0979 or email: techguide@oce.usda.gov, or fax 202-401-1176. (Federal Register: February 18, 2011 [Notices], Pages 9534-9537).

A bill to reauthorize the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 16, 2011 [House], Pages H1038-H1039).

A bill to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency from authorizing the use of gasoline containing greater than 10-percent ethanol in certain vehicles, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 16, 2011 [House], Page 1039).

A bill to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change (Congressional Record: February 16, 2011 [House], Page 1039).

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to establish national purposes and goals for Federal surface transportation activities and programs and create a national surface transportation plan. (Congressional Record: February 10, 2011 [Senate], Page S642).

A bill to authorize the exploration, leasing, development, and production of oil and gas in and from the western portion of the Coastal Plain of the State of Alaska without surface occupancy, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 15, 2011 [Senate], Page S747).

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington (Congressional Record: February 10, 2011 [House], Page H679).

A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide that Act shall not apply to any gray wolf (Canis lupus)(Congressional Record: February 1, 2011 [Senate], Page S411).

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation, to provide for enhanced reliability in the transportation of the Nation's energy products by pipeline, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: February 3, 2011 [Senate], S543).

This action presents EPA's (or the Agency's) regulatory determination for perchlorate in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Specifically, EPA has determined that perchlorate meets SDWA's criteria for regulating a contaminant that is, perchlorate may have an adverse effect on the health of persons; perchlorate is known to occur or there is a substantial likelihood that perchlorate will occur in public water systems with a frequency and at levels of public health concern; and in the sole judgment of the Administrator, regulation of perchlorate in drinking water systems presents a meaningful opportunity for health risk reduction for persons served by public water systems. Therefore, EPA will initiate the process of proposing a national primary drinking water regulation(NPDWR) for perchlorate. For purposes of judicial review, the regulatory determination is issued as of February 11, 2011, as provided in 40 CFR 23.7. POC is Eric Burneson, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Standards and Risk Management Division, at (202) 564-5250 or e-mail: burneson.eric@epa.gov. (Federal Register: February 11, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 7762-7767).

A bill to repeal certain amendments to the Clean Air Act relating to the expansion of the renewable fuel program, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [House], Page H469).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a deadline for restricting sewage dumping into the Great Lakes and to fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [House], Page H469).

A bill to repeal certain incentives and subsidies for renewable fuels (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [House], Page H469).

A bill to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide further requirements for the Energy Star program, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [House], Page H469).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to remove the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency's authority to disapprove after a permit has been issued by the Secretary of the Army under section 404 of such Act (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H507).

A bill to further allocate and expand the availability of hydroelectric power generated at Hoover Dam, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H507).

A bill to establish programs to aid in the economic, environmental, and public health recovery of the Gulf States from the damage and harm caused by the blowout of the mobile offshore drilling unit Deepwater Horizon and the resulting degradation of the Gulf over time, and for otherpurposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H508).

A bill to require 100 percent domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies or by States with Federal funds and in property eligible for the renewable energy production or investment tax credits (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H508).

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to require responsible parties to pay the full cost of offshore oil spills, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H508).

A bill to authorize the President to reestablish the Civilian Conservation Corps as a means of providing gainful employment to unemployed and underemployed citizens of the United States through the performance of useful public work, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H509).

A bill to provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H509).

A bill to provide for the establishment of a Clean Energy Technology Manufacturing and Export Assistance Fund to assist United States businesses with exporting clean energy technology products and services (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H509).

A bill to make the United States exclusively liable for certain claims of liability to the extent such liability is a claim for damages resulting from, or aggravated by, the inclusion of ethanol in transportation fuel (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [House], Page H510).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish a deadline for restricting sewage dumping into the Great Lakes and to fund programs and activities for improving wastewater discharges into the Great Lakes (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [Senate], Page S126).

A bill to prohibit the regulation of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States until China, India, and Russia implement similar reductions (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [Senate], Pages S121-S127).

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently prohibit the conduct of offshore drilling on the outer Continental Shelf off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [Senate], Page S126).

A bill to provide for the expansion of the biofuels market (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [Senate], Page S127).

A bill to direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to institute research into the special circumstances associated with oil spill prevention and response in Arctic waters, including assessment of impacts on Arctic marine mammals and other wildlife, marine debris research and removal, and risk assessment, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S272).

A bill to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 to permit funds in the Oil Spill Liability Trust to be used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Coast Guard, and other Federal agencies for certain research, prevention, and response capabilities with respect to discharges of oil, for environmental studies, and for grant programs to communities affected by oil spills on the outer Continental Shelf, and to provide funding for such uses and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 26, 2011 [Senate], Page S272).

A bill to preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases under Federal and common law on enactment of a Federal policy to mitigate climate change (Congressional Record: January 31, 2011 [Senate], Page S359).

A bill to suspend, until the end of the 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes (Congressional Record: January 31, 2011 [Senate], Page S359).

A bill to make America the world's leader in clean energy (Congressional Record: January 25, 2011 [Senate], Pages S121-S127).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is proposing to amend its Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to be consistent with certain statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRIA) that were effected when the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008 was signed into law on June 18, 2008. USDA will accept public comments on these proposed rule amendments until April 5, 2011. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; phone (202) 205-4008 (Federal Register: February 4, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 6366-6368).

EPA is announcing that it will convene an independent panel of experts to review the external review draft document titled, Biofuels and the Environment: The First Triennial Report to Congress (EPA/600/R-10/183A). The peer review meeting will be organized by Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor for external scientific peer review. The EPA also is announcing a 30-day public comment period for the draft document. The draft document and EPA's charge to the peer reviewers are available primarily via the Internet on NCEA's home page under the Recent Additions and Publications menus at http://www.epa.gov/ncea. The peer review panel meeting will begin on March 14, 2011, at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. The 30-day public comment period begins January 28, 2011, and ends February 28, 2011. Technical comments should be in writing and must be received by EPA by February 28, 2011. POC is Versar, Inc., 6850 Versar Center, Springfield, VA 22151, by e-mail: saundkat@versar.com (subject line: Biofuels Report to Congress Peer Review Meeting), by telephone: 703-750-3000, ext. 545 or toll free at 1-800-2-VERSAR (1-800-283-7727), ask for Kathy Coon, the Biofuels Report to Congress Meeting Coordinator. (Federal Register: January 31, 2011 [Notice], 5146-5156).

On December 27, 2010, EPA concurrently published a proposed Change to the Reporting Date for Certain Data Elements Required Under the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule and a Call for Information on Inputs to Emission Equations Under the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule. In this action, EPA is providing notice of a public hearing on the Call for Information, to be held on February 3, 2011, and extending the comment period for both actions until March 7, 2011.Comments must be received on or before March 7, 2011. This action also extends the comment period for the Call for Information on Inputs to Emission Equations Under the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule (75 FR 81366). POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGMRR@epa.gov. For technical information, contact the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Hotline at: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/emissions/ghgrule_contactus.htm. Alternatively, contact Carole Cook at 202-343-9263. (Federal Register: January 19, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 3062-3064).

This notice announces that FRA has scheduled a public meeting in Washington, DC, to discuss its process of issuing movement approvals pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 174.50. In an effort to continually improve this aspect of its safety program, FRA is undertaking a comprehensive review of its process of issuing movement approvals, and through this public meeting seeks to gain input from all persons and stakeholders affected or interested in this aspect of FRA's hazardous materials program. Comments submitted by March 24, 2011, will be considered by FRA. POCs are Karl Alexy, Engineer-Hazardous Materials Division, at (202) 493-6245 or Karl.Alexy@dot.gov; or William Schoonover, Staff Director, Hazardous Materials Division, at (202) 493-6229 or William.Schoonover@dot.gov, FRA Office of Safety Assurance and Compliance. (Federal Register: January 25, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 4276-4277).

PHMSA is proposing to amend the Hazardous Materials Regulations to prohibit the transportation of flammable liquids in unprotected external product piping on DOT specification cargo tank motor vehicles. If adopted as proposed, these amendments will reduce fatalities and injuries that result from accidents during transportation involving the release of flammable liquid from unprotected external product piping. Written comments should be submitted on or before March 28, 2011. POCs are Dirk Der Kinderen, Standards and Rulemaking Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, tel: (202) 366-8553; or Leonard Majors, Engineering and Research Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, tel: (202) 366-4545. (Federal Register: January 27, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 4847-4854).

The Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA') is soliciting stakeholder input on whether to include a vapor intrusion component to the Hazard Ranking System (``HRS'). The HRS is the principal mechanism EPA uses to place sites on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) National Priorities List (NPL). This potential addition would allow the HRS to directly consider the human exposure to contaminants that enter building structures through the subsurface environment and thus, enabling sites with vapor intrusion contamination to be evaluated for placement on the NPL. Comments on the topics identified in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice must be submitted (postmarked) on or before April 16, 2011. Terry Jeng, phone: (703) 603-8852, e-mail: jeng.terry@epa.gov, Site Assessment and Remedy Decisions Branch, Assessment and Remediation Division, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (Mail Code 5204P), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. (Federal Register: January 31, 2011 [Notice], 5370-5373).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to allow refiners and laboratories to use an alternative test method for olefin content in gasoline. This proposed rule will provide flexibility to the regulated community by allowing an additional test method for compliance measurement while maintaining environmental benefits achieved from our fuels programs. Comments or a request for a public hearing must be received on or before March 2, 2011. POC is Joe Sopata, Chemist, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. (6406J), NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9034; fax number: (202) 343-2801; e-mail: sopata.joe@epa.gov. (Federal Register: January 31, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 5319-5323).

EPA is taking direct final action to amend the new source performance standards for electric utility steam generating units and industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. This action amends the testing requirements for owners/operators of steam generating units that elect to install particulate matter continuous emission monitoring systems. It also amends the opacity monitoring requirements for owners/operators of affected facilities subject to an opacity standard that are exempt from the requirement to install a continuous opacity monitoring system. In addition, this action corrects several editorial errors identified from previous rulemakings. Comments must be received on or before February 22, 2011, unless a public hearing is requested by January 31, 2011. If a timely hearing request is submitted, the public hearing will be held on February 4, 2011 and we must receive written comments on or before March 7, 2011. POC is Mr. Christian Fellner, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel (919) 541-4003; fax: (919) 541-5450, and email: fellner.christian@epa.gov (Federal Register: January 20, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Pages 3587-3590).

A bill to suspend, during a 2-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act, any Environmental Protection Agency action under the Clean Air Act with respect to carbon dioxide or methane pursuant to certain proceedings, other than with respect to motor vehicle emissions, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record: January 06, 2011 [House], Pages H102-H103).

A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources in the Rialto-Colton Basin in the State of California, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record: January 06, 2011 [House], Pages H102-H103).

A bill to provide that no Federal funds may be used by the Secretary of Homeland Security to approve a site security plan for a chemical facility, unless the facility meets or exceeds security standards and requirements to protect the facility against acts of terrorism established for such a facility by the State or local government for the area where the facility is located, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record: January 07, 2011 [House], Pages H133-H136).

A bill to authorize the Secretary of Energy to make loan guarantees for cellulosic ethanol production technology development. (Congressional Record: January 07, 2011 [House], Page H134).

A bill to require the Office of Management and Budget to prepare a crosscut budget for restoration activities in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, to require the Environmental Protection Agency to develop and implement an adaptive management plan, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record: January 07, 2011 [House], Page H135).

A bill to amend the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to prohibit the leasing of any area of the outer Continental Shelf for the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or any other mineral. (Congressional Record: January 11, 2011 [House], Page H141).

A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide covered institutions loans for conversion to use of biomass for energy generation. (Congressional Record: January 12, 2011 [House], Page H201).

A bill to prohibit any Federal agency or official, in carrying out any Act or program to reduce the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on climate change, from imposing a fee or tax on gaseous emissions emitted directly by livestock. (Congressional Record: January 12, 2011 [House], Page H201).

A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to delay the effect of reclassifying certain nonattainment areas adjacent to an international border, and for other purposes. (Congressional Record: January 19, 2011 [House], Pages H353-H354).

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to require the Department of Defense and all other defense-related agencies of the United States to fully comply with Federal and State environmental laws, including certain laws relating to public health and worker safety, that are designed to protect the environment and the health and safety of the public, particularly those persons most vulnerable to the hazards incident to military operations and installations, such as children, members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and persons living in the vicinity of military operations and installations. (Congressional Record: January 19, 2011 [House], Pages H353-H354).

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend the pilot program for alternative water source projects. (Congressional Record: January 24, 2011 [House], Pages H433-H434).

EPA is proposing to incorporate the most recent versions of the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International standards (ASTM standards) into EPA regulations that provide flexibility to use alternatives to mercury-containing industrial thermometers. These proposed amendments will allow the use of such alternatives in certain limited field and laboratory applications previously impermissible as part of compliance with EPA regulations. Additionally, EPA is seeking public input on the need to address the remaining EPA regulations that incorporate by reference ASTM standards that do not allow the use of alternatives to mercury-containing industrial thermometers. Comments must be received on or before March 14, 2011. (Federal Register Volume 76, Number 8 [Proposed Rules], Pages 2056-2066).

The U.S. DOE proposes to amend its existing regulations governing compliance with NEPA. The majority of the changes are proposed for the categorical exclusions provisions contained in its NEPA Implementing Procedures, with a small number of related changes proposed for other provisions. DOE proposes to establish 20 new categorical exclusions, and to remove two categorical exclusion categories, one environmental assessment (EA) category, and two environmental impact statement (EIS) categories. Other proposed changes modify and clarify DOE's existing provisions. Comments should be received by (or, if mailed, postmarked by)February 17, 2011 to ensure consideration. POC is Ms. Carol Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance, at 202-586-4600 (Federal Register Volume 76, Number 1 [Proposed Rules], Pages 214-249).

In the 30 Nov 2010 Federal Register NHTSA and EPA published proposed rules to establish a comprehensive Heavy-Duty National Program that will increase fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for on-road heavy-duty vehicles. That document inadvertently contained incorrect fuel consumption values in NHTSA-specific tables in the preamble that resulted from using an incorrect conversion factor for determining CO2 emissions to equivalent fuel consumption for gasoline fuel. That document also contained some rounding errors in NHTSA-specific tables in the preamble. POC is Rebecca Yoon, Office of Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. Telephone: (202) 366-2992 (Federal Register: December 29, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 81952-81957).

EPA has determined that onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) technology is in widespread use throughout the motor vehicle fleet for purposes of controlling motor vehicle refueling emissions, and, therefore, by this action, the EPA is waiving the requirement for states to implement Stage II gasoline vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities in nonattainment areas classified as Serious and above for the ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). After the effective date of this notice, a state previously required to implement a Stage II program may take appropriate action to remove the program from its State Implementation Plan (SIP). This rule is effective on 16 May 2012. POC is Mr. Lynn Dail, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, Mail code C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, tel: 919-541-2363; fax: 919-541-0824; email:dail.lynn@epa.gov(Federal Register, 16 May 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 28772-28782).

EPA is promulgating technology-based effluent limitations guidelines (ELGs) and new source performance standards (NSPS) under the CWA for discharges from airport deicing operations. The requirements generally apply to wastewater associated with the deicing of airfield pavement at primary airports. The rule requires all such airports to comply with requirements based on substitution of less toxic pavement deicers that do not contain urea. The rule also establishes NSPS for wastewater discharges associated with aircraft deicing for a subset of new airports. These airports must also meet requirements based on collection of deicing fluid and treatment of the collected fluid. The ELGs and NSPS will be incorporated into NPDES permits issued by the permitting authority. This final rule is effective 15 June 2012. POC is Eric Strassler, Engineering and Analysis Division, tel: 202-566-1026; email:strassler.eric@epa.gov(Federal Register, 16 May 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 29168-29205).

The EPA issued "Revisions to Federal Implementation Plans To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone" as a direct final rule on 21 February 2012. Because the EPA received adverse comments on this action, we are withdrawing the direct final rule. As of 16 May 2012, the EPA withdraws the direct final rule revisions published on 21 February 2012, at 77 FR 10342. POC is Jeremy Mark, U.S. EPA, Clean Air Markets Division, MC 6204J, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, tel: 202-343-9087, email:mark.jeremy@epa.gov(Federal Register, 16 May 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 28785-28786).

EPA is revising the rules for implementing the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) to address limited portions of the rules vacated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. This rule assigns CAA classifications and associated state planning and control requirements to selected ozone nonattainment areas. This rule also addresses 3 vacated provisions of the 1997 8-h NAAQS--Phase 1 Implementation Rule (30 April 2004) that provided exemptions from the anti-backsliding requirements relating to nonattainment area New Source Review (NSR), CAA section 185 penalty fees, and contingency measures, as these three requirements applied for the 1-h standard. This rule also reinstates the 1-h contingency measures as applicable requirements that must be retained until the area attains the 1997 8-h ozone standard. Finally, this rule deletes an obsolete provision that stayed EPA's authority to revoke the 1-h ozone standard pending the Agency's issuance of a final rule that revises or reinstates its revocation authority and considers and addresses certain other issues. This rule is effective on 13 June 2012. POC is Mr. Butch Stackhouse, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, tel: 919-541-2363, email: stackhouse.butch@epa.gov (Federal Register, 14 May 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 28424-28446).

U.S. EPA is requesting nominations of chemical and microbial contaminants for possible inclusion in the fourth drinking water Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 4). EPA is also requesting supporting information that has been made available since the development of the third CCL (CCL 3), or existing information that was not considered for CCL 3, which shows that the nominated contaminant may have an adverse health effect on people and occurs or is likely to occur in public water systems. Nominations must be received on or before 22 June 2012. POC is Clifton Townsend, Standards and Risk Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., MC:4607M, Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 564-1576; email: townsend.clifton@epa.gov (Federal Register 8 May 2012, [Notices], pages 27057 - 27059).

This is the third Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Regulation (i.e., UCMR 3), listing the unregulated contaminants to be monitored and addressing the requirements for this monitoring. This final rule describes analytical methods to monitor for 28 chemical contaminants and describes the monitoring for two viruses. In addition, as part of an Expedited Methods Update, this rule finalizes amendatory language for a drinking water inorganic analysis table ("Inorganic chemical sampling and analytical requirements") in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This minor editorial correction to the table does not affect the UCMR program. This final rule is effective on 1 June 2012. POC is Brenda D. Parris, Technical Support Center, Standards and Risk Management Division, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, United States EPA, Office of Water, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive (MS 140), Cincinnati, OH 45268; tel: 513-569-7961; or email at parris.brenda@epa.gov(Federal Register, 2 May 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 26072-26101).

The EPA is providing notice that it has denied two petitions for reconsideration of a final rule published in the Federal Register on March 21, 2011. The rule established new source performance standards and emission guidelines for sewage sludge incineration units located at wastewater treatment facilities designed to treat domestic sewage sludge, and was issued pursuant to the EPA's authority under Clean Air Act section 129 to regulate solid waste incineration units. POC is Ms. Amy Hambrick, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-03), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-0964; fax number: (919) 541-3470; email address: hambrick.amy@epa.gov (Federal Register, 27 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations], Page 25087-25088 ).

This action corrects typographical errors, such as cross-reference errors and certain preamble text that is not consistent with the final regulatory text, which published in the Federal Register on Thursday, February 16, 2012 (77 FR 9304). The regulatory text addresses NEHSAPs for coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units and standards of performance for fossil-fuel-fired electric utility, industrial-commercial-institutional, and small industrial-commercial- institutional steam generating units. This is effective 19 April 2012. POC is Mr. William Maxwell, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; Tel: 919-541-5430; Fax: 919-541-5450; email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov (Federal Register 19 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 23399 - 23409).

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement changes due to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act that require contractors to report the biobased products purchased under service and construction contracts. This reporting will enable agencies to monitor compliance with the Federal preference for purchasing biobased products. This rule is effective 18 May 2012. POC is Mr. William Clark, Procurement Analyst, at 202-219-1813, for clarification of content. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat at 202-501-4755 (Federal Register, 18 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations), pages 23365 - 23368).

EPA is taking final action on two of six technical amendments that were withdrawn in a 4 June 2010, Federal Register partial withdrawal notice. The two amendments that are the subject of today's final rule are: A correction of the typographical error in the entry "K107" in a table listing hazardous wastes from specific sources; and a conforming change to alert certain recycling facilities that they have existing certification and notification requirements under the Land Disposal Restrictions regulations. The other four amendments that were withdrawn in the June 2010 partial withdrawal notice will remain withdrawn unless and until EPA determines action is warranted in the future.This final rule is effective on 14 May 2012. POC is Jim O'Leary, U.S. EPA, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, MC 5304P, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460, Phone: (703) 308-8827; or email: oleary.jim@epa.gov (Federal Register, 13 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 22229-22232).

OSHA is making a technical amendment to its Bloodborne Pathogens Standard by moving the rule's paragraph on sharps injury log requirements from paragraph (i), entitled "Dates," to paragraph (h), entitled "Recordkeeping." The effective date for the corrections and technical amendment to the standard is 3 April 2012. POC is Frank Meilinger, Director, Office of Communications, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, Room N-3647, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1999 (Federal Register, 3 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 19933-19934).

USDA is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add 13 sections to designate product categories within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement. USDA is also establishing minimum biobased contents for each of these product categories. This rule is effective 4 May 2012. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; email: biopreferred@usda.gov; tel (202) 205-4008 (Federal Register 4 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 20281-20291).

This final rule is being issued as required by a consent decree governing the schedule for completion of this review of the air quality criteria and the secondary national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for oxides of nitrogen and oxides of sulfur. EPA is retaining the current nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and sulfur dioxide (SO2) secondary standards to address the direct effects on vegetation of exposure to gaseous oxides of nitrogen and sulfur and, for reasons described in detail in this final preamble, is not adding new standards at this time to address effects associated with the deposition of oxides of nitrogen and sulfur on sensitive aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. This final rule is effective on 4 June 2012. POC is Mrs. Ginger Tennant, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS), U.S. EPA, Mail Code C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: 919-541-4072; fax: 919-541-0237; email: tennant.ginger@epa.gov (Federal Register, 3 April 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 20218-20272).

The EPA published a direct final rule titled "Quality Assurance Requirements for Continuous Opacity Monitoring Systems at Stationary Sources" in the Federal Register on February 14, 2012. Because we received adverse comments to the parallel proposed rule issued under the same name on February 14, 2012, we are withdrawing the direct final rule. Ms. Lula H. Melton, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Measurement Technology Group (Mail Code: E143-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-2910; fax number: (919) 541-0516; email address: melton.lula@epa.gov (Federal Register, 28 March 2012 [Rules and Regulations], Page 18709).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to revise one of the use conditions required for use of hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)-1234yf (2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroprop-1-ene), a substitute for ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) in the motor vehicle air conditioning end-use within the refrigeration and air conditioning sector, to be acceptable subject to use conditions under EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program. The revised use condition incorporates by reference a revised standard from SAE International. POC is Margaret Sheppard, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs; Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington DC 20460; telephone number (202) 343-9163, fax number, (202) 343-2338; email address at sheppard.margaret@epa.gov (Federal Register, 26 March 2012 [Rules and Regulations], Page 17344-17351).

In this final rule, OSHA is modifying its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) to conform to the United Nations' Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). OSHA has determined that the modifications will significantly reduce costs and burdens while also improving the quality and consistency of information provided to employers and employees regarding chemical hazards and associated protective measures. Consistent with the requirements of Executive Order 13563, which calls for assessment and, where appropriate, modification and improvement of existing rules, the Agency has concluded this improved information will enhance the effectiveness of the HCS in ensuring that employees are apprised of the chemical hazards to which they may be exposed, and in reducing the incidence of chemical-related occupational illnesses and injuries. POC is Frank Meilinger, OSHA Office of Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, telephone (202) 693-1999. (Federal Register, 26 March 2012 [Rules and Regulations], Page 17574-17896).

EPA is taking final action to revise the manner for applying the threshold planning quantities (TPQs) for those extremely hazardous substances (EHSs) that are non-reactive solid chemicals in solution. This revision allows facilities subject to the Emergency Planning requirements that have a non-reactive solid EHS in solution, to first multiply the amount of the solid chemical in solution on-site by 0.2 before determining if this quantity equals or exceeds the lower published TPQ. This rule is effective 23 April 2012. POC is Kathy Franklin, Office of Emergency Management, Mail Code 5104A, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002; tel: (202) 564-7987; fax: (202) 564-2625; email: franklin.kathy@epa.gov (Federal Register, 22 March 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 16679 – 16688)

EPA's Regional Offices are issuing their final 2012 NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges from large and small construction activities. This construction general permit includes new requirements that implement the technology-based Effluent Limitation Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards, which were issued by EPA for the construction and development industry on December 1, 2009. The permit also includes new water quality-based requirements for construction sites discharging stormwater to waters requiring additional pollutant control. EPA is issuing this construction general permit for five years, during which time the permit will provide coverage to eligible existing and new construction projects in all areas of the country where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority, including Idaho, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New Mexico, Indian Country Lands, Puerto Rico, Washington, DC, and U.S. territories and protectorates. The permit became effective on February 16, 2012. POC is Greg Schaner, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at tel.: 202-564-0721, Erika Farris, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at tel: 202-564-7548 (Federal Register, 29 February 2012 [Notices], pages 12286 - 12293).

The U.S. EPA is establishing a No Discharge Zone (NDZ) for marine waters of the State of California for sewage discharges from: all large passenger vessels of 300 gross tons or greater; and from large oceangoing vessels of 300 gross tons or greater with available holding tank capacity or containing sewage generated while the vessel was outside of the marine waters of the State of California. This rule is effective 28 March 2012. POC is Mr. Paul Amato at (415) 972-3847 or amato.paul@epa.gov (Federal Register, 27 February 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 11401 - 11411).

These rules address national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam generating units (EGUs) and standards of performance for fossil-fuel-fired electric utility, industrial-commercial-institutional, and small industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. This final rule is effective on April 16, 2012. POC is Mr. William Maxwell, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; Tel: (919) 541-5430; Fax: (919) 541-5450; Email: maxwell.bill@epa.gov (Federal Register, 16 February 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 9304 - 9513).

The EPA is taking direct final action to establish quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures for continuous opacity monitoring systems (COMS) used to demonstrate continuous compliance with opacity standards in federally enforceable regulations. This action would require COMS used to demonstrate continuous compliance to meet these procedures (referred to as Procedure 3). This amends Appendix F of 40 CFR 60. This rule is effective on 16 April 2012 without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by 15 March 2012. If the EPA receives adverse comment, they will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect (POC is Ms. Lula H. Melton, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Measurement Technology Group (Mail Code: E143-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: 919-541-2910; fax: 919-541-0516; email: melton.lula@epa.gov. (Federal Register, 14 February 2012 [Rules and Regulations], pages 8160 - 8166).

This memorandum to the Administrator of the EPA directs EPA to perform certain activities related to the implementation of this rule to address concerns with respect to electric reliability while assuring MATS' public health benefits. These actions include: implementing the flexibility built into the regulation; promoting early, coordinated, and orderly planning for the execution of the measures needed to implement the MATS Rule while maintaining the reliability of the electric power system; and make available to the public information related to any additional time needed for a facility to come into compliance with the MATS Rule. (Federal Register; 27 December 2011 [Notices], pages 80727-80728).

Pursuant to the U.S. EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, this action lists isobutane (R-600a) and R-441A as acceptable, subject to use conditions, as substitutes for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-12 and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)-22 in household refrigerators, freezers, and combination refrigerators and freezers. This action also lists propane (R-290) as acceptable, subject to use conditions, as a substitute for CFC-12, HCFC-22, and R-502 in retail food refrigerators and freezers (stand-alone units only). This final rule is effective on February 21, 2012. POC is Margaret Sheppard, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Mail Code 6205J, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number (202) 343-9163; fax number (202) 343-2338; email address: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov(Federal Register; 20 December 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 78832-78858).

On 21 October 2011 EPA published a proposed rule entitled, NPDES Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Reporting Rule. As initially published in the Federal Register, written comments on the proposal were to be submitted to EPA on or before 20 December 2011 (a 60-day public comment period). Since publication, EPA has received several requests for additional time to submit comments. Therefore, the public comment period is being extended for 30 days and will now end on 19 January 2012. POC is Becky Mitschele, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management (4203M), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 564-6418; fax: (202) 564-6384; email: mitschele.becky@epa.gov(Federal Register; 19 December 2011 [Proposed Rules], pages 78599-78601).

EPA is extending the laboratory and analytical use exemption for the production and import of Class I ozone-depleting substances through December 31, 2014. This action is taken under the Clean Air Act consistent with the recent actions by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The exemption allows the production and import of controlled substances in the United States for laboratory and analytical uses that have not been already identified by EPA as nonessential. POC is Jeremy Arling by regular mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Stratospheric Protection Division (6205J), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; by courier service or overnight express: 1301 L Street NW., Washington, DC 20005; by telephone: (202) 343-9055; or by email: arling.jeremy@epa.gov (Federal Register: December 15, 2011[Rules and Regulations], Page 77909-77913).

This document publishes a correction to be made to the rule document 2011-29460 appearing on pages 72097-72120 in the issues of Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Federal Register (Federal Register, 6 December 2011 [Rules and Regulations], page 76048).

This memorandum was issued to all executive departments and federal agencies and outlines specific measures to be taken for upgrading the energy performance of buildings, thereby helping to reduce energy costs, cut pollution, and create jobs in the construction and energy sectors.

The EPA is amending specific provisions in the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule to correct certain technical and editorial errors that have been identified since promulgation and to clarify certain provisions that have been the subject of questions from reporters. These final amendments allow a limited, one-time six month extension of the 2012 reporting deadline for facilities and suppliers that contain one or more source categories for which data collection began in 2011. The final rule amendments are effective on 29 December 2011. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; email: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register, 29 November 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 73886-73910).

This rule establishes air quality designations for most areas in the United States for the 2008 lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The effective date of this rule is December 31, 2011. POC is Rhonda Wright, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Mail Code C539-04, Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711, tel:(919) 541-1087 or by email at: wright.rhonda@epa.gov (Federal Register; 22 November 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 72097-72120).

This final rule amends the existing regulation on reutilization of installations closed under the base closure process to conform to the amendment to the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 and makes other improvements that encourage expedited property transfers for job creation that allow for the Department to recover a share of the revenues obtained. This final rule is effective 16 December 2011. The POC is Robert Hertzfeld, (703) 604-6020 (Federal Register; 16 November 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 70878 - 70882).

EPA is taking final action to amend the date by which farms must prepare or amend, and implement their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans to 10 May 2013. This rule is effective on November 22, 2011. POCs are Lynn Beasley at (202) 564-1965 beasley.lynn@epa.gov or Mark W. Howard at (202) 564-1964 howard.markw@epa.gov, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002, Mail Code 5104A (Federal Register; 22 November 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 72120-72124).

This action finalizes the residual risk and technology review. This action also finalizes revisions to the regulatory provisions related to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction. This final action is effective on 21 November 2011. POC is Ms. Tina Ndoh, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Minerals and Manufacturing Group (E243-04), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-2750; fax: (919) 685-5450; and email: ndoh.tina@epa.gov (Federal Register; 21 November 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 72050-72075).

This EO promotes Agency reductions in the following areas: travel, information technology devices, printing, vehicle fleets, and extraneous promotional items (Federal Register; 15 November 2011 [Presidential Documents], page 70861).

In Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 300 to 399, revised as of 1 July 2011, on page 496, in 40 CFR 372.65, under the editorial note, an effective date note is added to read as follows: "Effective Date Note: At 59 FR 43050, Aug. 22, 1994, in Sec. 372.65, in paragraph (a), the methyl mercaptan entry and in paragraph (b), the entry for CAS No. 74-93-1 were stayed indefinitely." (Federal Register; 14 November 2011 [Rules and Regulations], page 70361).

This notice announces the NPDES general permit for point source discharges from the application of pesticides to waters of the United States, also referred to as the Pesticide General Permit (PGP). All ten EPA Regions are issuing the final NPDES PGP, which will be available in those areas where EPA is the NPDES permitting authority. This action was effective 31 October 2011. POC is Jack Faulk, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at tel: (202) 564-0768 or email: faulk.jack@epa.gov (Federal Register; 7 November 2011 [Notices], page 68750 - 68756).

The Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has issued instructions to Federal agencies for integrating sustainable facility location decision-making principles into agency policies and practices, as required under Executive Order 13514. A copy of the instructions can be found at http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/sustainability/sustainable-locations. POC is Michelle Moore, Federal Environmental Executive, Office of the Federal Environmental Executive. (Federal Register; 3 November 2011 [Federal Register], page 68170).

EPA is taking direct final action to amend the date by which farms must prepare or amend, and implement their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans to 10 May 2013. This rule is effective on November 7, 2011 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by 2 November 2011. If EPA receives adverse comment, they will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. POC is the Superfund, TRI, EPCRA, RMP and Oil Information Center at (800) 424-9346 or TDD (800) 553-7672 (hearing impaired). In the Washington, DC metropolitan area, call (703) 412-9810 or TDD (703) 412-3323 (Federal Register; 18 October 2011 [Rules and Regulations] pages 64245-64248).

EPA is announcing that it is lifting the Administrative Stay of the EPCRA section 313 toxic chemical release reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide (CAS No. 7783-06-4). Hydrogen sulfide was added to the EPCRA section 313 list of toxic chemicals in a final rule published in the Federal Register on 1 Dec 1993. However, on 22 Aug 1994 EPA issued an Administrative Stay of the reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide. Although the final rule listing hydrogen sulfide under section 313 of EPCRA remained in force, the stay deferred the reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide while EPA completed further evaluation. By this current action, EPA is not revisiting the original listing decision. Rather, EPA is lifting the Administrative Stay of the reporting requirements for hydrogen sulfide. This action is effective on 17 October 2011, such that the first reports on hydrogen sulfide will be due on 1 July 2013 for reporting year 2012. POC is Daniel R. Bushman, Environmental Analysis Division, Office of Information Analysis and Access (2842T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: 202-566-0743; fax: 202-566-0677; e-mail: bushman.daniel@epa.gov (Federal Register; 17 October 2011[Rules and Regulations], pages 64022-64037).

This Determination of Acceptability expands the list of acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances under the U.S. EPA's SNAP program. The determinations concern new substitutes for use in the refrigeration and air conditioning, solvent cleaning and fire suppression sectors. This determination is effective on 4 October 2011. POC is Margaret Sheppard by telephone at (202) 343-9163, by fax at (202) 343-2338, by e-mail at sheppard.margaret@epa.gov, or by mail at U.S. EPA, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (Federal Register; 4 October 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 61269-61279).

EPA is finalizing uses that qualify for the 2011 critical use exemption and the amount of methyl bromide that may be produced, imported, or supplied from existing pre-phaseout inventory for those uses in 2011. This regulation is effective 30 September 2011. POC is Jeremy Arling by telephone at (202) 343-9055, or by e-mail at arling.jeremy@epa.gov or by mail at U.S. EPA, Stratospheric Protection Division, Stratospheric Program Implementation Branch (6205J), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (Federal Register; 30 September 2011 [Rules and Regulations], pages 60736-60748).

This final rule corrects editorial errors, makes minor regulatory changes and, in response to requests for clarification, improves the clarity of certain provisions in the Hazardous Materials Regulations. The intended effect of this rule is to enhance the accuracy and reduce misunderstandings of the regulations. The amendments contained in this rule are non-substantive changes and do not impose new requirements. The effective date is 13 September 2011. POC is Rob Benedict, Standards and Rulemaking Division, 202-366-8553, PHMSA, East Building, PHH-10, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590 (Federal Register; 13 September 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 56304-56318).

EPA is issuing a technical amendment to correct, by removal of three Chemical Abstracts Service Registry Numbers that were erroneously included in the list of hazardous substances under CERCLA. This final rule is effective on September 8, 2011. POC is Lynn Beasley, Regulation and Policy Development Division, Office of Emergency Management (5104A), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 564-1965; fax: (202) 564-2625; e-mail address: beasley.lynn@epa.gov (Federal Register; 8 September 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 55583-55585).

This rule is being issued as required by a court order governing the schedule for completion of this review of the air quality criteria and the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO). Based on its review, the EPA concludes the current primary standards are requisite to protect public health with an adequate margin of safety, and is retaining those standards. After review of the air quality criteria, EPA further concludes that no secondary standard should be set for CO at this time. EPA is also making changes to the ambient air monitoring requirements for CO, including those related to network design, and is updating, without substantive change, aspects of the Federal reference method. This final rule is effective on 31 October 2011. (Federal Register; 31 August 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 54294-54343).

USDA is taking direct final action to relocate the BioPreferred Program, established under the authority of section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 81027, from chapter XXIX of title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to chapter XXXII of title 7 of the CFR. This rule is effective 28 October 2011. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; tel: (202) 205-4008 (Federal Register; 29 August 2011 [Rules and Regulations]. Pages 53631-53633).

EPA is deferring the reporting deadline for data elements that are used by direct emitter reporters as inputs to emission equations under the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. The deadline for reporting some of these data elements is deferred to 31 March 2013 and the deadline for reporting others is deferred to 31 March 2015. This final rule does not change any other requirements of the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. This final rule is effective on September 9, 2011. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register, 25 August 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 53057-53071).

EPA, Region 2, is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the Sayreville Landfill Superfund Site (Site), located in the Borough of Sayreville, Middlesex County, New Jersey, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). This direct final Notice of Deletion is being published by EPA with the concurrence of the State of New Jersey, through the Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). EPA and NJDEP have determined that all appropriate remedial actions under CERCLA, other than operation, maintenance and five-year reviews, have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. POC is Diane Salkie, Remedial Project Manager, Emergency and Remedial Response Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290 Broadway, 19th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866, telephone at (212) 637-4370; fax at (212) 637-4393; or e-mail at: salkie.diane@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 15, 2011 [Rule and Regulations], Pages 50414-50420).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the Pasley Solvents & Chemicals, Inc Superfund Site (Site), located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). This direct final deletion is being published by EPA with the concurrence of the State of New York, through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), because EPA has determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. POC is Sherrel Henry, Remedial Project Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2, 290 Broadway, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866, e-mail: sherrel@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 12, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 50133-50140).

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is publishing this final rule to implement provisions in the Energy Conservation and Production Act (ECPA) that require DOE to update the baseline Federal energy efficiency performance standards for the construction of new Federal buildings, including commercial and multi-family high-rise residential buildings and low-rise residential buildings. This rule updates the baseline Federal commercial standard to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)Standard 90.1-2007. This rule also updates the baseline Federal residential standard to the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). POC is Mr. Michael Erbesfeld, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585, (202) 287-1874, e-mail: Michael.Erbesfeld@ee.doe.gov (Federal Register: August 10, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 49279-49285).

In this action, EPA is limiting the interstate transport of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and sulfur dioxide(SO2) that contribute to harmful levels of fine particle matter (PM2.5) and ozone in downwind states. EPA is identifying emissions within 27 states in the eastern United States that significantly affect the ability of downwind states to attain and maintain compliance with the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and the 1997 ozone NAAQS. POC is Ms. Meg Victor, Clean Air Markets Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Mail Code 6204J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9193; fax number: (202) 343-2359; e-mail address:victor.meg@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 8, 2011 [Notices], Page 48208-48483).

As part of a settlement of litigation over certain post-renovation cleaning requirements of the 2008 Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule, the EPA agreed to propose a number of revisions to the 2008 RRP rule that established accreditation, training, certification, and recordkeeping requirements as well as work practice standards for persons performing renovations for compensation in most pre-1978 housing and child-occupied facilities and to subsequently take final action on the proposed rule by July 15, 2011. The proposed rule published on May 6, 2010. POC is Cindy Wheeler, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 564-0484; e-mail address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 5, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 47918-47946).

This document contains a typographical correction to the guidance which was published in the Federal Register of Tuesday, July 5, 2011. The guidance described how owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) can demonstrate compliance with the Federal compatibility requirement for UST systems storing gasoline greater than 10 percent ethanol or diesel containing greater than 20 percent biodiesel. That guidance contained a typographical error which this action corrects. The complete, corrected version of the guidance can be found on EPA's Web site. POC is Andrea Barbery, (703) 603-7137 (Federal Register; August 3, 2011 [Notices], page 46798).

EPA Region 4 is modifying the expiration date of the NPDES general permit authorizing the discharge of stormwater from construction activities on Tribal Lands within the states of Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and North Carolina. This modification will extend the NPDES construction general permit (CGP) so that it expires on September 1, 2012 instead of August 31, 2011. POC is Alanna Conley or Michael Mitchell of the Stormwater and Nonpoint Source Section, Water Protection Division, EPA, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303; tel: (404) 562-9443 or (404) 562-9303; fax: (404) 562-8692; e-mail: conley.alanna@epa.gov or mitchell.michael@epa.gov(Federal Register; August 3, 2011 [Notices], pages 46801-46804).

USDA is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add the following categories within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference: animal repellents; bath products; bioremediation materials; compost activators and accelerators; concrete and asphalt cleaners; Cuts, burns, and abrasions ointments; dishwashing products; erosion control materials; floor cleaners and protectors; hair care products; interior paints and coatings; oven and grill cleaners; slide way lubricants; and thermal shipping containers. This rule is effective August 22, 2011. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; tel: (202) 205-4008 (Federal Register; July 22, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 43808-43819).

EPA has granted partial waivers that allow gasoline containing greater than 10 volume percent (vol%) ethanol up to 15 vol% ethanol (E15) to be introduced into commerce for use in model year (MY) 2001 and newer light-duty motor vehicles, subject to certain conditions. EPA is now establishing measures to mitigate misfueling of other vehicles, engines and equipment with E15 and the potential emissions consequences of misfueling. This final rule is effective on August 24, 2011. POC is Robert K. Anderson, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, EPA, 1310 L St., NW., Washington, DC; tel: 202-343-9718; fax: 202-343-2800; e-mail: anderson.robert@epa.gov (Federal Register; July 25, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 44406-44450).

DOE has determined that ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 achieves greater energy efficiency in buildings subject to the code than the 2004 edition of the standard. Also, DOE has determined that the quantitative analysis of the energy consumption of buildings built to Standard 90.1-2007 indicates national source energy savings of approximately 3.9 percent of commercial building energy consumption. Additionally, DOE has determined site energy savings are estimated to be approximately 4.6 percent. States are now required to certify that they have reviewed the provisions of their commercial building code regarding energy efficiency, and as necessary, updated their code to meet or exceed Standard 90.1-2007. Additionally, this notice provides guidance to States on Certifications, and Requests for Extensions of Deadlines for Certification Statements. Certification statements by the States must be provided by July 20, 2013. POC is Michael Erbesfeld, U.S. DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Forrestal Building, Mail Station EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121, (202) 287-1874, e-mail: michael.erbesfeld@ee.doe.gov (Federal Register; July 20, 2011 [Notices], Pages 43287-43298).

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to make miscellaneous amendments to update and clarify certain regulatory requirements. These amendments are intended to: promote safer transportation practices; eliminate unnecessary regulatory requirements; finalize outstanding petitions for rulemaking; facilitate international commerce; and simplify the regulations. This final rule is effective on August 19, 2011. POC is Deborah L. Boothe, Standards and Rulemaking Branch, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 (a href="http://www.fedcenter.gov/_plugins/programs/remotelink/rlink.cfm?dest=http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-07-20/html/2011-17687.htm" target="new">Federal Register; July 20, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 43510-43532).

EPA Regions 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are modifying the 2008 NPDES general permits for stormwater discharges associated with construction activity in order to extend until February 15, 2012 the expiration date of the permit. The 2008 CGP will now expire on midnight, February 15, 2012, instead of June 30, 2011. POC is Greg Schaner, Water Permits Division, Office of Wastewater Management (Mail Code: 4203M), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., EPA East, Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 564- 721; fax: (202) 564-6431; e-mail: schaner.greg@epa.gov (Federal Register; July 8, 2011 [Notices], Pages 40355-40359).

This is final guidance on how owners and operators of underground storage tanks (USTs) can demonstrate compliance with the Federal compatibility requirement for UST systems storing gasoline containing greater than 10 percent ethanol or diesel containing greater than 20 percent biodiesel. This is guidance, not a regulation. POC is Andrea Barbery, Office of Underground Storage Tanks, Mail Code 5402P, U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (703) 603-7137; e-mail: barbery.andrea@epa.gov (Federal Register; July 5, 2011 [Notices], Pages 39095-39101).

The Final NPDES General Permit (GP) for certain treatment works in MA and NH are now available. This replaces the prior POTW GP, which expired on 23 September 2010. The new POTW GP establishes Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements as well as effluent limitations, standards, and prohibitions for facilities that discharge to fresh and marine waters. Coverage under these General Permits is available to facilities in Massachusetts classified as minor facilities and to facilities in New Hampshire classified as major or minor facilities. The eligibility requirements for permit coverage, including the requirement that a facility have a receiving water dilution factor equal to or greater than 50, are provided in the General Permit. The POTW GP is effective on 6 July 2011 and will expire at midnight, 6 July 2016. POC is Meridith Timony at 617-918-1533, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays (Federal Register; July 6, 2011 [Notices], Page 39396).

This is an extension of the comment period until July 31, 2011. On May 2, 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) announced availability of draft guidance (76 FR 24479) that describes how the agencies will identify waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Clean Water Act or CWA or Act) and implement the Supreme Court's decisions on this topic (i.e., Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SWANCC) (531 U.S. 159 (2001)) and Rapanos v. United States (547 U.S. 715 (2006)) (Rapanos)). POC is Ms. Donna Downing, Office of Water (4502-T), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington DC 20460; telephone number 202-566-1783; email address: CWAwaters@epa.gov(Federal Register; July 5, 2011 [Notices], Pages 39101-39102).

This amendment to the Department's regulations implementing the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) removes the definition of ``Indian tribe,' because it is inconsistent with the statutory definition of that term. This rule is effective July 5, 2011. Comments must be received by September 6, 2011. POC is Dr. Sherry Hutt, Manager, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service, 1201 Eye Street, NW., 8th floor, Washington, DC 20005, tel (202) 354-1479, fax (202) 371-5197 (Federal Register; July 5, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 39007- 9009).

These are revisions to the standards of performance for new stationary compression ignition internal combustion engines. The revisions impact: stationary compression ignition engines with displacement greater than or equal to 10 L per cylinder and less than 30 L per cylinder; engines with displacement at or above 30 liters per cylinder; and new stationary spark ignition internal combustion engines. This final rule is effective on August 29, 2011. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel (919) 541-2469; fax (919) 541-450; e-mail king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register; June 28, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 37954-37978).

This revision removes saccharin and its salts from the list of hazardous substances and reportable quantities fro 40 CR 172, Appendix A. The effective date is June 27, 2011. The POC is Dirk Der Kinderen (202) 366-8553, Standards and Rulemaking Division, PHMSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, East Building, Washington, DC 20590-0001 (Federal Register; June 27, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 37283-37285).

EPA is allowing red ink, as well as other distinct colors, or other methods to distinguish the copy distribution notations from the rest of the printed hazardous waste manifest form and data entries. This Direct Final Rule is effective on August 22, 2011. POCs are Bryan Groce or Richard LaShier, U.S. EPA, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (MC: 5304P), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; Phone for Bryan Groce: (703) 308-8750, Phone for Richard LaShier: (703) 308-8796; or e-mail: groce.bryan@epa.gov, or lashier.rich@epa.gov (Federal Register; June 22, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 36363-36366).

On April 25, 2011, EPA published a draft NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges from construction activities. The public comment period for this draft is being extended for 17 days and will now end on July 11, 2011. POC is Greg Schaner, EPA Headquarters, Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management at tel.: 202-564-0721 or e-mail: schaner.greg@epa.gov (Federal Register; June 17, 2011 [Notices], Pages 35431-35433).

EPA is issuing a Direct Final Rule to revise the LDR treatment standards for hazardous wastes from the production of carbamates and carbamate commercial chemical products, off-specification or manufacturing chemical intermediates and container residues that become hazardous wastes when they are discarded or intended to be discarded. EPA is providing as an alternative standard the use of the best demonstrated available technologies (BDAT) for treating these wastes. This action also removes carbamate Regulated Constituents from the table of Universal Treatment Standards. This Direct Final rule will be effective August 12, 2011 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by July 13, 2011. POC is Mary Jackson, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, (MC: 5304P), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Tel: 703-308-8453 or e-mail: jackson.mary@epa.gov (Federal Register; June 13, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 34147-34157).

This final rule approved the use of the National Fire Protection Association Standard (NFPA) 498--Standard for Safe Havens and Interchange Lots for Vehicles Transporting Explosives (2010 Edition) for the construction and maintenance of safe havens used for unattended storage of Division 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 explosives. The effective date is 7 July 2011. POC is Ben Supko or Steven Andrews, Standards and Rulemaking Division, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001 (Federal Register; June 7, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 32867-32873).

This interim rule amends the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order 13514 and Executive Order 13423. This interim rule requires Federal agencies to leverage agency acquisitions to foster markets for sustainable technologies, materials, products, and services. Federal agencies are additionally required to implement high-performance sustainable building design, construction, renovation, repair, commissioning, operation and maintenance, management, and deconstruction practices in applicable acquisitions. Contractors will be required to support the goals of an agency's environmental management system. The effective date is 31 May 2011. POC is Mr. William Clark, Procurement Analyst, at (202) 219-1813 ([Federal Register, May 31, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 31395-31402).

This action finalizes the confidentiality determinations for certain data elements required to be reported under the Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule. This action also finalizes amendments to the special rules governing certain information obtained under the CAA, which authorizes EPA to release or withhold a confidential reported data under the Mandatory GHG Reporting Rule according to the final determinations for such data without taking further procedural steps. This action is effective on July 25, 2011. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342 (Federal Register; May 26, 2011,[Rules and Regulations], Pages 30782-30818).

EPA is delaying the effective dates for the final rules titled "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters" and "Standards of Performance for New Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units" under the authority of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) until the proceedings for judicial review of these rules are completed or the EPA completes its reconsideration of the rules, whichever is earlier. POC is Mr. Brian Shrager, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (D243-01), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, tel: (919) 541-7689, fax: (919) 541-5450, e-mail: shrager.brian@epa.gov (Federal Register, May 18, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 28662-28664).

This is a correction to the document published on May 4, 2011 (Federal Register: May 9, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 26620).

This is a correction to the document published on April 13, 2011 ( Federal Register: May 4, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 25246).

EPA is taking final action for four national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) that regulate 12 industrial source categories evaluated in our risk and technology review. The four NESHAP include: National Emissions Standards for Group I Polymers and Resins (Butyl Rubber Production, Epichlorohydrin Elastomers Production, Ethylene Propylene Rubber Production, Hypalon\TM\ Production, Neoprene Production, Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Production, Polybutadiene Rubber Production, Polysulfide Rubber Production, and Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Latex Production); Marine Tank Vessel Loading Operations; Pharmaceuticals Production; and the Printing and Publishing Industry. For some source categories, EPA is finalizing decisions concerning the residual risk and technology reviews. This final action is effective on April 21, 2011. POC is Ms. Mary Tom Kissell, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Refining and Chemicals Group (E143-01), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-4516; fax: (919) 685-3219; and e-mail: kissell.mary@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 22565-22602).

Released by the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) of EPA, the PA contains staff analyses of the scientific bases for alternative policy options for consideration by the Agency prior to rulemaking. POC is Ms. Beth Hassett-Sipple, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C504-06), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; e-mail: hassett-sipple.beth@epa.gov; tel: 919-541-4605; fax: 919-541-0237 (Federal Register: April 22, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 22665-22666).

On November 30, 2010 EPA promulgated Subpart W: Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. As part of the provisions outlined in this rule, the EPA stated that they would allow certain owners or operators to use best available monitoring methods (BAMM) in lieu of specified parameters outlined for calculating greenhouse gas emissions for the petroleum and natural gas systems source category of the greenhouse gas reporting rule. This is notice that the Agency has initiated the reconsideration process in response to requests for reconsideration of certain provisions in the regulations. EPA is extending the deadline contained in those provisions until July 31, 2011. EPA is also extending the date by which owners and operators of certain specific sources would not be required to request approval by the Administrator for the use of BAMM from June 30, 2011 until September 30, 2011. This rule is effective on April 30, 2011. POC is Ms. Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9236; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov [Federal Register: April 25, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 22825-22827).

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has entered into a federal facilities compliance agreement with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Docket No. CAA-04-2010-1760 (Compliance Agreement) to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and its implementing regulations at the eleven facilities that TVA owns and operates in Alabama, Kentucky, and Tennessee. EPA is hereby providing public notice of this Compliance Agreement and providing an opportunity for interested persons to comment on the Compliance Agreement. POC is Jason Dressler, South Air Enforcement Section (9T25), Environmental Protection Agency, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303; telephone number: 404-562-9208; e-mail address: dressler.jason@epa.gov (Federal Register: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 [Notices]Pages 22095-22096).

This is a correction of 40 CFR 1042.901 as published 1 July 2010. The definition of "new vessel" is reinstated (Federal Register: April 13, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 20550-20551).

In 40 CFR 100 to 135, revised as of July 1, 2010, on page 71, in Appendix E to 40 CFR 112, the second section 5.1 is removed (Federal Register: April 6, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 18894).

This action promulgates amendments to the new source performance standards and emissions guidelines, correcting errors emissions limits for large hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators, correcting erroneous cross-references in the reporting and recordkeeping requirements in the new source performance standards, clarifying that compliance with the emission guidelines must be expeditious if a compliance extension is granted, correcting the inadvertent omission of delegation of authority provisions, correcting errors in the units' description for several emissions limits in the emission guidelines and new source performance standards, and removing extraneous text from the hydrogen chloride emissions limit for large hospital/medical/infectious waste incinerators in the emission guidelines. This rule is effective as of May 4, 2011. POC is Ms. Amy Hambrick, Fuels and Incineration Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-03), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-0964; fax: (919) 541-3470; e-mail address: hambrick.amy@epa.gov (Federal Register: April 4, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 18407-18415).

EPA is taking an interim action extend a stay of this final rule published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2008. The Fugitive Emissions Rule under the Federal NSR program required that fugitive emissions be included in determining whether a physical or operational change results in a major modification only for sources in designated industries. EPA issued a stay of the Fugitive Emissions Rule on March 31, 2010, that was effective for 18 months through October 3, 2011. This action supersedes the stay and thereby corrects potential confusion caused by that stay. This action clarifies the stay and the revisions of specific paragraphs in the NSR regulations that were affected. This action also extends the stay until EPA completes its reconsideration of the Fugitive Emissions Rule. This interim rule is effective March 30, 2011. POC is Mr. Peter Keller, Air Quality Policy Division, (C504-03), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number (919) 541-5339; fax number (919) 541-5509; or e-mail address: keller.peter@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 30, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 17548-17556).

This notice announces that EPA has completed the emission standards required by sections 112(c)(3) and (k)(3)(B) and 112(c)(6) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Section 112(c)(3) and (k)(3)(B) of the CAA requires that, by November 15, 2000, EPA promulgate emission standards to assure that area sources accounting for 90 percent of the aggregate area source emissions of each of the 30 urban hazardous air pollutants (HAP) are subject to regulation. Similarly, section 112(c)(6) of the CAA requires that, by November 15, 2000, EPA promulgate emission standards to assure that sources accounting for not less than 90 percent of the aggregate emissions of each of the seven HAP enumerated in section 112(c)(6)are subject to standards. As a result of lawsuits filed by Sierra Club alleging that EPA has failed to complete these actions by the statutory deadline, EPA is under a court order to complete these obligations. POC is Mr. Nathan Topham, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (D243-02), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-0483; fax: (919) 541-3207; e-mail: topham.nathan@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Notices], Page 15308).

This is the promulgation of 40 CFR 241 that identifies which non-hazardous secondary materials, when used as fuels or ingredients in combustion units, are "solid wastes" under RCRA. This RCRA solid waste definition will determine whether a combustion unit is required to meet the emissions standards for solid waste incineration units issued under section 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) or the emissions standards for commercial, industrial, and institutional boilers issued under section 112 of the CAA. In this action, EPA is also finalizing a definition of traditional fuels. This final rule is effective on May 20, 2011. POC is George Faison, Program Implementation and Information Division, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, 5303P, EPA, Ariel Rios Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460-0002; tel: 703-305-7652; fax: 703-308-0509; e-mail: faison.george@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 15455-15551).

EPA is promulgating NESHAPs from two area source categories: industrial boilers and commercial and institutional boilers. The final emission standards for control of mercury and polycyclic organic matter emissions from coal-fired area source boilers are based on the maximum achievable control technology (MACT). The final emission standards for control of hazardous air pollutants emissions from biomass-fired and oil-fired area source boilers are based on EPA's determination as to what constitutes the generally available control technology or management practices. This final rule is effective on May 20, 2011. POC is Mr. James Eddinger, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; Tel: (919) 541-5426; Fax: (919) 541-5450; e-mail: eddinger.jim@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 15553-15606).

On September 13, 2004, under authority of section 112 of the Clean Air Act, EPA promulgated national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for new and existing industrial/commercial/institutional boilers and process heaters. On June 19, 2007, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated and remanded the standards. In response to the Court's vacatur and remand, EPA is, in this action, establishing emission standards that will require industrial/commercial/institutional boilers and process heaters located at major sources to meet hazardous air pollutants standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control technology. This final rule is effective on May 20, 2011. POC is Mr. Brian Shrager, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division, (D243-01), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; Tel: (919) 541-7689; Fax: (919) 541-5450; E-mail: shrager.brian@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 15607-15702).

This action promulgates EPA's final response to the 2001 voluntary remand of the December 1, 2000, new source performance standards and emission guidelines for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units and the vacatur and remand of several definitions by the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals in 2007. In addition, this action includes the 5-year technology review of the new source performance standards and emission guidelines required under section 129 of the Clean Air Act. This action also promulgates other amendments that EPA believes are necessary to address air emissions from commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. The final rule is effective on May 20, 2011. POC is Ms. Toni Jones, Natural Resources and Commerce Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-03), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-0316; facsimile number: (919) 541-3470; e-mail address: jones.toni@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 15703-15790).

This action promulgates EPA's new source performance standards and emission guidelines for sewage sludge incineration units located at wastewater treatment facilities designed to treat domestic sewage sludge. This final rule sets limits for nine pollutants under section 129 of the Clean Air Act: Cadmium, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride, lead, mercury, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins and polychlorinated dibenzofurans, and sulfur dioxide. The final rule is effective on May 20, 2011. POC is Ms. Amy Hambrick, Natural Resource and Commerce Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-03), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-0964; fax: (919) 541-3470; e-mail: hambrick.amy@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 15371-15454).

Corrections and technical corrections related to prior designation, and decisions related to the 1997 Air Quality Designations and Classifications for the Annual Fine Particles National Ambient Air Quality Standards (Federal Register: March 18, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 14812).

EPA promulgated this final rule to extend until September 30, 2011 the reporting deadline for year 2010 data required under the Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule. This deadline extension will, in the first year of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, allow time for needed refinement of the electronic data reporting system, stakeholder testing of the reporting system and feedback to EPA, and reporter access to the reporting system in advance of the reporting deadline. This rule changes only the deadline for reporting for 2011; it does not change the reporting deadline for future years and does not change what data must be reported. This final rule is effective on March 18, 2011. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@EPA.gov (Federal Register: March 18, 2011 [Rules and Regulations, Page 14812-14818).

GSA is requesting public input on how it can best implement the goals of Executive Order (EO) 13563, "Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review." E.O. 132563 was signed by President Obama on January 18, 2011, calls for an improvement in the creation and review of regulations and the better opportunities for the public to be part of this process. GSA will solicit public input through April 15, 2011, via comments received on a blog located at http://www.gsa.gov/improvingregulations. Later this year, GSA expects to release its retrospective review plan. Comments will be accepted through April 15, 2011. POC is General Services Administration, Office of Government-wide Policy, Office of Travel, Transportation and Asset Management, at (202) 501-1777 (Federal Register: March 22, 2011 [Proposed Rules], Page 15859).

The Chair of CEQ is issuing instructions to Federal agencies for integrating climate change adaptation into agency policies and practices, as required under Executive Order 13514. Section 5(b) of E.O. 13514 directs the Chair of CEQ to issue instructions to implement the Executive Order. The Instructions for Implementing Climate Change Adaptation Planning, released March 4, 2011, are now available at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/. POC is Michelle Moore, Federal Environmental Executive, Office of the Federal Environmental Executive, 202-395-5750 (Federal Register: March 9, 2011 [Notices], Page 12945).

These are amendments to the final rule that provided national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for existing stationary spark ignition RICE. The amendments modify certain regulatory text to clarify compliance requirements related to continuous parameter monitoring systems. The effective date is May 9, 2011. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel (919) 541-2469; fax (919) 541-5450; e-mail king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 9, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 12863-12873).

This Presidential Memorandum, dated 21 January 2011, directs executive departments and agencies (agencies) with compliance enforcement responsibilities to make information concerning their regulatory compliance and enforcement activities accessible, downloadable, and searchable online (excluding law enforcement or otherwise sensitive information about ongoing enforcement actions. Agencies are directed to develop plans within 120 days. Agencies are also directed to make information available on centralized platforms such as data.gov, and to explore how to share enforcement and compliance information between agencies. (Federal Register Volume 76, Number 14 [Friday, January 21, 2011], Pages 3825-3826).

This act, signed on January 4, 2011 amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to reauthorize and modify provisions relating to the diesel emissions reduction program. (Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2010)

This act, signed January 4, 2011 amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Federal responsibility for stormwater pollution. (Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendment)

This act, signed on 4 January 2011 amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to reduce lead in drinking water. (Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending its Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to be consistent with certain statutory changes to section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (FSRIA) that were effected when the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act (FCEA) of 2008 was signed into law on June 18, 2008. The amendment is issued as an immediately effective final rule. This rule is effective June 6, 2011. Submit comments on the direct final rule by April 5, 2011. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; phone (202) 205-4008. Information regarding the preferred procurement program (one part of the BioPreferred Program) is available on the Internet at http://www.biopreferred.gov. (Federal Register: February 4, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 6319-6322).

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) is issuing its final guidance for Federal departments and agencies on the appropriate use of mitigation in Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The guidance was developed to modernize, reinvigorate, and facilitate and increase the transparency of NEPA implementation. This guidance outlines principles Federal agencies should apply in the development of their NEPA implementing regulations and procedures to guide their consideration of measures to mitigate adverse environmental impacts in EAs and EISs; their commitments to carry out mitigation made in related decision documents, such as the Record of Decision; the implementation of mitigation; and the monitoring of mitigation outcomes during and after implementation. The guidance is effective January 21, 2011. POC is CEQ (ATTN: Horst Greczmiel, Associate Director for National Environmental Policy Act Oversight), 722 Jackson Place, NW., Washington, DC 20503. tel: (202) 395-5750. (Federal Register: January 21, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 3843-3853).

PHMSA is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations to maintain alignment with international standards by incorporating various amendments, including changes to proper shipping names, hazard classes, packing groups, special provisions, packaging authorizations, air transport limited quantities, and vessel stowage requirements. These revisions are necessary to harmonize the Hazardous Materials Regulations with recent changes made to the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code, the International Civil Aviation organization's Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air, and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods--Model Regulations. POC is Michael Stevens, telephone (202) 366-8553, or Shane Kelley, telephone (202) 366-0656, Standards and Rulemaking Division, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20590-0001. (Federal Register: January 19, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 3308-3389).

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is amending the Hazardous Materials Regulations by incorporating provisions contained in certain widely used or longstanding cargo tank special permits that are granted to multiple parties and have established safety records. Special permits allow a company or individual to package or ship a hazardous material in a manner that varies from the regulations provided an equivalent level of safety is maintained. The revisions are intended to provide wider access to the regulatory flexibility offered in the special permits and eliminate the need for numerous renewal requests, thereby facilitating commercial activity and reducing paperwork burdens while continuing to maintain an appropriate level of safety. The effective date of this final rule is March 3, 2011. POCs are Joan McIntyre or Matthew Nickels, Standards and Rulemaking Division, (202) 366-8553, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), or John Van Steenburg, Office of Enforcement and Compliance, (202) 366-5125, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590. (Federal Register: February 1, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 5483-5494).

EPA is taking direct final action to amend the new source performance standards for electric utility steam generating units and industrial-commercial-institutional steam generating units. This action amends the testing requirements for owners/operators of steam generating units that elect to install particulate matter continuous emission monitoring systems. It also amends the opacity monitoring requirements for owners/operators of affected facilities subject to an opacity standard that are exempt from the requirement to install a continuous opacity monitoring system. In addition, this action corrects several editorial errors identified from previous rulemakings. Comments must be received on or before February 22, 2011, unless a public hearing is requested by January 31, 2011. If a timely hearing request is submitted, the public hearing will be held on February 4, 2011 and we must receive written comments on or before March 7, 2011. POC is Mr. Christian Fellner, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel (919) 541-4003; fax: (919) 541-5450, and email: fellner.christian@epa.gov (Federal Register: January 20, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Pages 3517-3524).

EPA issued a final rule in the Federal Register issue of January 7, 2011, concerning testing of certain high production volume (HPV) chemical substances to obtain screening level data for health and environmental effects and chemical fate. This document is being issued to correct a typographical error concerning the required date of submission for letters of intent to test and exemption applications. The correct date by which EPA must receive a letter of intent to test or an exemption application from manufacturers (including importers) in Tier 1 is March 9, 2011. This final rule is effective February 7, 2011. POC is Paul Campanella or John Schaeffer, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; tel numbers: (202) 564-8091 or (202) 564-8173; e-mail addresses: campanella.paul@epa.gov or schaeffer.john@epa.gov. (Federal Register: January 26, 2011[Rules and Regulations], Pages 4549-4550).

The USDA is establishing a voluntary labeling program for biobased products under section 9002 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. Under the voluntary labeling program, a biobased product, after being certified by USDA, can be marketed using the "USDA Certified Biobased Product" label. The presence of the label will mean that the product meets USDA standards for the amount of biobased content and that the manufacturer or vendor has provided relevant information on the product for the USDA BioPreferred Program Web site. This final rule applies to manufacturers and vendors who wish to participate in the voluntary labeling component of the BioPreferred Program,and other entities. This final rule is effective February 22, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of the Asst Sec'y for Administration, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; phone (202) 205–4008. Information on the BioPreferred Program can be found at http://www.biopreferred.gov. (Federal Register: January 20, 2011 [Rules and Regulations], Page 3790-3813).

This act, signed on 14 December 2010 tasks GSA with the responsibility to identify the core competencies necessary for Federal personnel performing building operations and maintenance, energy management, safety, and design functions to comply with requirements under Federal law. (Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010)

This notice announces EPA's establishment of the Chesapeake Bay (Bay) TMDL on December 29, 2010 for nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment for the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries. POC is EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Office at 410 Severn Avenue, Suite 112, Annapolis, MD 21403 (Contact Debbie Embleton 410-267-9856 or Embleton.debbie@epa.gov) (Federal Register Volume 76, Number 3 [Notices], Pages 549-550).

EPA is deferring until August 31, 2011 the reporting deadline for year 2010 data elements that are inputs to emission equations under the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule. This interim final rule is effective on December 27, 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingCBI@epa.gov (Federal Register: December 27, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 81337-81347).

The final amendments to Method 201A add a particle-sizing device to allow for sampling of particulate matter with mean aerodynamic diameters less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5 or fine particulate matter). The final amendments to Method 202 revise the sample collection and recovery procedures of the method to reduce the formation of reaction artifacts that could lead to inaccurate measurements of condensable particulate matter. Additionally, the final amendments to Method 202 eliminate most of the hardware and analytical options in the existing method, thereby increasing the precision of the method and improving the consistency in the measurements obtained between source tests performed under different regulatory authorities. This final action is effective on January 1, 2011. POC is Ms. Candace Sorrell, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Measurement Technology Group (E143-02), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; tel: (919) 541-1064; fax; (919) 541-0516; e-mail: sorrell.candace@epa.gov (Federal Register: December 21, 2010[Rules and Regulations], Page 80117-80172).

These amendments clarify certain provisions, correct technical and editorial errors, and to address certain questions and issues that have arisen since promulgation. These final changes include generally providing additional information and clarity on existing requirements, allowing greater flexibility or simplified calculation methods for certain sources, amending data reporting requirements to provide additional clarity on when different types of greenhouse gas emissions need to be calculated and reported, clarifying terms and definitions in certain equations and other technical corrections and amendments. The final rule is effective on December 31, 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: December 17, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 79091-79171).

CEQ is issuing this final guidance on categorical exclusions. This guidance provides methods for substantiating categorical exclusions, clarifies the process for establishing categorical exclusions, outlines how agencies should engage the public when establishing and using categorical exclusions, describes how agencies can document the use of categorical exclusions, and recommends periodic agency review of existing categorical exclusions. The guidance is effective December 6, 2010. POC is CEQ (ATTN: Horst Greczmiel, Associate Director for NEPA Oversight), 722 Jackson Place, NW., Washington, DC 20503. Telephone: (202) 395-5750(Federal Register: December 6, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 75628-75638).

This rule requires monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from additional sources of fluorinated greenhouse gases, including electronics manufacturing, fluorinated gas production, electrical equipment use, electrical equipment manufacture or refurbishment, as well as importers and exporters of pre-charged equipment and closed-cell foams. This rule requires monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gases for these source categories only for sources with carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, imports, or exports above certain threshold levels. This rule does not require control of greenhouse gases. The final rule is effective on December 31, 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: December 1, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 74773-74861).

This regulation requires greenhouse gas monitoring and reporting from facilities that conduct geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide and all other facilities that conduct injection of carbon dioxide. This rule does not require control of greenhouse gases, rather it requires only monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gases. The final rule is effective on December 31, 2010. POC is Mark de Figueiredo, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9928; fax: (202) 343-2202 (Federal Register: December 1, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 75059-75089).

This regulation requires monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from petroleum and natural gas systems. This action adds this source category to the list of source categories already required to report greenhouse gas emissions. This action applies to sources with carbon dioxide equivalent emissions above certain threshold levels as described in the regulation. This action does not require control of greenhouse gases. The final rule is effective on December 30, 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: November 30, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 74457-74515).

EPA is adding 16 chemicals to the list of toxic chemicals subject to reporting under section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986 and section 6607 of the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (PPA). This final rule is effective 30 Nov 2010, and shall apply for the reporting year beginning 1 Jan 2011 (reports due 1 Jul 2012). Chemicals to be added include: 1-Amino-2,4-dibromoanthraquinone; 2,2-bis(Bromomethyl)-1,3-propanediol; Furan; Glycidol; Isoprene; Methyleugenol; o-Nitroanisole; Nitromethane; Phenolphthalein; Tetrafluoroethylene; Tetranitromethane; and Vinyl Fluoride. Under the category Polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) the following are added: 1,6-Dinitropyrene; 1,8-Dinitropyrene; 6-Nitrochrysene; and 4 Nitropyrene. POC is Daniel R. Bushman, Environmental Analysis Division, Office of Information Analysis and Access (2842T), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: 202-566-0743; fax: 202-566-0677; e-mail: bushman.daniel@epa.gov (Federal Register: November 26, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 72727-72734).

This rule establishes air quality designations for certain areas in the United States for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS. Based on air quality monitoring data, EPA is issuing this rule to identify areas that do not meet the 2008 Pb NAAQS and areas that contribute to Pb air pollution in a nearby area that does not meet the Pb NAAQS. The effective date of this rule is December 31, 2010. POC is Rhonda Wright, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Mail Code C539-04, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, tel: (919)541-1087 or by e-mail: wright.rhonda@epa.gov (Federal Register: November 22, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 71033-71044)

EPA is staying the numeric effluent limitation of 280 NTU and associated monitoring requirements for the Construction and Development Point Source Category. This action is necessary so that EPA can reconsider the record basis for calculating the numeric effluent limitation. This rule is effective on January 4, 2011 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by December 6, 2010 for 40 CFR 450.22(a) and (b), which are stayed indefinitely. If EPA receives adverse comment, a timely withdrawal will be published in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. POC is Janet Goodwin, USEPA Office of Water, by phone at (202) 566-1060 or by e-mail at goodwin.janet@epa.gov (Federal Register: November 5, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 68215-68217).

This regulation amends provisions in the 2009 Final Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Reporting rule to correct technical and editorial errors. Changes include additional information to better or more fully understand compliance obligations, corrections to data reporting elements so they more closely conform to the information used to perform emission calculations, and other corrections and amendments. These amendments are effective on 29 Nov 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail address: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: October 28, 2010 [Rules and regulations], Page 66433-66479).

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add eight sections to designate items within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference. This rule is effective 17 Nov 2010. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Room 361, Reporters Building, 300 7th St., SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; phone (202) 205-4008 (Federal Register: October 18, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 63695-63703).

E.O. 13514 requires Federal agencies to measure, report, and reduce their GHG emissions. It also requires the Chair of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) to issue guidance establishing government-wide requirements for Federal agencies in calculating and reporting GHG emissions associated with agency operations. This Final Guidance, ``Federal Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting,' is available as of 6 Oct 2010. POC is Leslie Gillespie-Marthaler, Senior Program Manager, Office of the Federal Environmental Executive (OFEE) at (202) 456-5117 (Federal Register: October 18, 2010 [Notices], Page 63823).

A new compliance date of November 10, 2011 has been established by which certain facilities must prepare or amend their Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans, and implement those Plans. This new date provides an additional year for certain facilities. EPA is not extending the compliance date for drilling, production or workover facilities that are offshore or that have an offshore component, or for onshore facilities required to have and submit Facility Response Plans (FRPs). This final rule is effective on 14 Oct 2010. POCs are Vanessa Principe at (202) 564-7913 (principe.vanessa@epa.gov) or Mark W. Howard at (202) 564-1964 (howard.markw@epa.gov), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20460-0002, Mail Code 5104A. (Federal Register: October 14, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 63093-63103).

This rule adds six sites to the NPL, all to the General Superfund Section. The effective date for this amendment to the NCP is October 29, 2010. Terry Jeng, phone: (703) 603-8852, e-mail: jeng.terry@epa.gov, (mail code 5204P); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW; Washington, DC 20460. (Federal Register: September 29, 2010 [Rules and Regulations, Page 59975-59983).

This supplemental final rule describes a final GHG analysis for canola oil iodiesel. It also finalizes EPA's regulatory determination that canola oil biodiesel meets the biomass-based diesel and advanced biofuel GHG reduction thresholds of 50% as compared to the baseline petroleum fuel it will replace, petroleum diesel. This final rule allows producers or importers of canola oil biodiesel fuel to generate biomass-based diesel Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs). In addition, this rule includes a new regulatory provision establishing a temporary and limited means for producers or importers of canola oil biodiesel to generate RINs for qualifying biofuel produced or imported between 1 Jul 2010, and 28 Sept 2010. This final rule is effective on 28 Sept 2010. POC is Doris Wu, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Transportation and Climate Division, EPA, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; tel: 734-214-4923; fax: 734-214-4958; e-mail: wu.doris@epa.gov (Federal Register: September 28, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 59622-59634).

On 3 Aug 2010, a petition was filed under TSCA section 21 requesting that EPA prohibit under TSCA section 6(a) the manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of (1) lead bullets and shot; and (2) lead fishing sinkers. On 27 Aug 2010, EPA denied the first request due to a lack of authority to regulate lead in bullets and shot under TSCA. EPA's decision is based on the exclusion of shells and cartridges from the definition of ``chemical substance' in TSCA section 3(2)(B)(v). EPA is still considering the second request pertaining to lead fishing sinkers and will respond to that portion of the petition within the 90-day period provided in section 21 of TSCA. This notice explains EPA's reasons for the denial of the request specific to lead bullets and shot (Federal Register: September 24, 2010 [Notices], Page 58377-58378).

This action amends the Final Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases Rule to require reporters subject to the rule to provide: The name, address, and percentage ownership of their U.S. parent company(s); their primary North American Industry Classification System code(s) as well as all additional applicable North American Industry Classification System code(s); and an indication of whether or not any of their reported emissions are from a cogeneration unit. This final action also corrects an editorial error in revisions made to the General Provisions published earlier this year. The final rule is effective on 22 November 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs(MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax: (202) 343-2342; e-mail address: GHGMRR@epa.gov (Federal Register: September 22, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 57669-57686).

EPA Region 8 is deleting portions of the On-Post Operable Unit (OU3), specifically the Central and Eastern Surface Areas including surface media and structures (CES), and the surface media of the Off-Post Operable Unit (OU4) (OPS) of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Federal Facility (RMA) located in Commerce City, Colorado from the National Priorities List (NPL). This action is effective September 13, 2010. POC is Jennifer Chergo, Community Involvement Coordinator (8OC), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202-1129, 1-800-227-8917 or 303-312-6601; fax number: 303-312-7110; e-mail: chergo.jennifer@epa.gov (Federal Register: September 13, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 55479-55480).

These are national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPS) 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. This final rule is effective on October 19, 2010. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; tel: (919) 541-2469; fax (919) 541-5450; e-mail address king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 20, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 51569-51608).

This notice announces the program details of EPA's voluntary Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program, effective October 1, 2010. The program enables qualified drinking water operators at public water systems in Indian country to be recognized as certified operators by EPA. POC is Ronald Bergman, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Drinking Water Protection Division, Protection Branch, 4606M, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: 202-564-3823, e-mail: bergman.ronald@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 10, 2010 [Notices], Page 48329).

The official name of this document is OSWER Directive 9200.1-101, Munitions Response Guidelines. The document is dated 27 June 2010 and was released by EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office. These Guidelines provide a framework to EPA Regional Offices overseeing responses involving munitions and explosives of concern (MEC)1 and munitions constituents (MC) at locations other than operational ranges where explosive hazards or environmental contamination are known or suspected to be present. (Munitions Response Guidelines)

EPA Region III is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of portions of the Letterkenny Army Depot Southeastern (SE) Area and Letterkenny Army Depot Property Disposal Office (PDO) Area (Sites), located in Chambersburg, PA, from the NPL. This direct final partial deletion has the concurrence of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). EPA has determined that all appropriate response actions at these identified parcels under CERCLA, other than operation, maintenance, and 5-year reviews, have been completed. This partial deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. This partial deletion pertains to the soil and groundwater of parcels 24, 27, 28, 2-53, 2-53L, 2-54, 2-54L, 2-70, 2-70L, 3-89, 3-90, and 3-91. All other parcels within the site boundaries of Letterkenny Army Depot SE and PDO Areas will remain on the NPL and are not being considered for deletion as part of this action. This direct final partial deletion is effective 21 Sept 2010 unless EPA receives adverse comments by 23 Aug 2010. POC is Gerald Hoover, Remedial Project Manager (3HS11), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Str., Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029, (215) 814-2077. [Federal Register: July 23, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 141)]

This EO, signed 19 July 2010, adopts many of the recommendations of the Interagency Ocean Policy Task Force, and directs executive agencies to implement those recommendations under the guidance of a National Ocean Council. Based on those recommendations, this EO establishes a national policy to ensure the protection, maintenance, and restoration of the health of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems and resources, enhance the sustainability of ocean and coastal economies, preserve our maritime heritage, support sustainable uses and access, provide for adaptive management to enhance our understanding of and capacity to respond to climate change and ocean acidification, and coordinate with our national security and foreign policy interests (Federal Register: July 22, 2010 [Presidential Documents], Page 43021-43027).

EPA is providing guidance on various reporting options that States and local agencies may choose in implementing sections 311 and 312 of the EPCRA of 1986. In addition, EPA is also providing some new interpretations and revising some existing ones to help facilities comply with certain of the requirements under EPCRA. The effective date is 13 July 2010 [Federal Register: July 13, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 39852-39859).

These four source categories are added to the list of source categories already required to report greenhouse gas emissions. Monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gases is required for these source categories only for sources with carbon dioxide equivalent emissions above certain threshold levels as described in this regulation. This action does not require control of GHG. The final rule is effective on 10 September 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; tel: (202) 343-9263; fax number: (202) 343-2342; e-mail address: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: July 12, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 39735-39777).

Two final documents titled, "Quantitative Health Risk Assessment for Particulate Matter" and "Particulate Matter Urban-Focused Visibility Assessment." These two documents describe the quantitative analyses that have been conducted as part of the review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). POC is Dr. Zachary Pekar, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail code C504-06), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; e-mail: pekar.zachary@epa.gov; tel: 919-541-3704; fax: 919-541-0237 (Federal Register: July 8, 2010 [Notices], Page 39252-39253).

EPA published in the Federal Register on March 3, 2010, a document amending the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAPS) for existing stationary compression ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE). The amendments inadvertently removed paragraphs from the regulation. EPA is correcting this error. This correction is effective on 30 June 2010. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number (919) 541-2469; facsimile number (919) 541-5450; e-mail address king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register: June 30, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 37732-37733).

EPA published a direct final rule to amend the Renewable Fuel Standard program requirements on 10 May 2010. Because EPA received adverse comment, they are withdrawing several provisions of the direct final rule. The withdrawal is effective 30 June 2010. POC is Megan Brachtl, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality (Mail Code: 6405J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9473; fax number: (202) 343-2802; e-mail address: brachtl.megan@epa.gov (Federal Register: June 30, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 37733).

EPA is revising the primary SO2 NAAQS to provide requisite protection of public health with an adequate margin of safety. Specifically, EPA is establishing a new 1-hour SO2 standard at a level of 75 parts per billion (ppb), based on the 3-year average of the annual 99th percentile of 1-hour daily maximum concentrations. The EPA is also revoking both the existing 24-hour and annual primary SO2 standards. This final rule is effective on 23 Aug 2010. POC is Dr. Michael J. Stewart, Health and Environmental Impacts Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Mail code C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone: 919-541-7524; fax: 919-541-0237; e-mail: stewart.michael@epa.gov (Federal Register: June 22, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 35519-35603]

This expands the list of acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances under the U.S. EPA's SNAP program. The substitutes are for use in the following sectors: Refrigeration and air-conditioning, foam blowing, aerosols, and sterilants. The listing of additional refrigerant alternatives as acceptable will provide users in the refrigeration and air-conditioning sector with more options for replacing HCFC-22 and HCFC-142b, which, pursuant to EPA's phaseout regulations, may generally be used only as a refrigerant to service equipment manufactured before 1 January 2010. Effective Date is 16 June 2010. POC is Melissa Fiffer by telephone at (202) 343-9464, by facsimile at (202) 343-2338, by e-mail at fiffer.melissa@epa.gov.(Federal Register: 16 June 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 34017-34040).

EPA is withdrawing the conditional exclusion for ECF promulgated on 19 December 2008. These are fuels produced from hazardous secondary materials which, when burned in industrial boilers under specified conditions, generate emissions that are comparable to emissions from burning fuel oil in those boilers. EPA is withdrawing this conditional exclusion because the Agency has concluded that ECF is more appropriately classified as a discarded material and regulated as a hazardous waste. The exclusions for comparable fuel and synthesis gas fuel are not addressed or otherwise affected by this final rule. This final rule is effective15 June 2010. POC is Mary Jackson, Materials Recovery and Waste Management Division, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery, Mailcode: 5302P, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 308-8453; fax number: (703) 308-8433; e-mail address: jackson.mary@epa.gov (Federal Register: June 15, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 33712-33724).

This Presidential Memorandum, dated 10 June 2010, directs executive departments and agencies (agencies) to accelerate efforts to identify and eliminate excess properties. Additionally, Agencies are to take immediate steps to make better use of remaining real property assets as measured by utilization and occupancy rates, annual operating cost, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Agencies are also required to expanding develop plans to consolidate and significantly reduce data centers within 5 yr. These plans are to be submitted to OMB for review by 30 August 2010.

On March 18, 2010, EPA published in the Federal Register a Direct Final rule entitled, Hazardous Waste Technical Corrections and Clarifications Rule (75 FR 12989). This Direct Final rule included a number of specific technical changes to correct or clarify several parts of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste regulations. At the same time, EPA also published a parallel Proposed Rule (75 FR 13006) for the same changes. EPA received adverse comment on four of the specific amendments and thus is withdrawing them. POC is Jim O'Leary, U.S. EPA, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (MC:5304P), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, Phone: (703) 308-8827; or e-mail: oleary.jim@epa.gov(Federal Register: June 4, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 31716-31717).

Presidential Memorandum of 21 May 2010, Improving Energy Security, American Competitiveness and Job Creation, and Environmental Protection Through a Transformation of Our Nation's Fleet of Cars And Trucks. This memorandum addresses the coordination of rulemaking for the production of a new generation of clean vehicles (Federal Register: May 26, 2010 [Presidential Documents], Page 29399-29401).

EPA is eliminating the provision that currently exempts a LBP renovation firm from the training and work practice regulations when the firm obtains a certification from the owner of a residence he or she occupies that no child under age 6 or pregnant women resides in the home and the home is not a child-occupied facility. EPA is also requiring LBP renovation firms to provide a copy of the records demonstrating compliance with the training and work practice requirements of the Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule to the owner and, if different, the occupant of the building being renovated or the operator of the child-occupied facility. Additionally, minor changes have been made to the certification, accreditation and state authorization requirements. This final rule is effective 6 July 2010. POC is Marc Edmonds, National Program Chemicals Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 566-0758; e-mail address: edmonds.marc@epa.gov (Federal Register: May 6, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 24802-24819).

The engines subject to these regulations are called Category 3 marine diesel engines. The first stage of these standards apply to newly built engines beginning in 2011. The second stage are long-term standards requiring an 80 percent reduction in NOX emissions beginning in 2016. EPA is also finalizing a change that allows for the production and sale of 1,000 ppm sulfur fuel for use in Category 3 marine vessels. In general, the new fuel requirements will generally forbid the production and sale of other fuels above 1,000 ppm sulfur for use in most U.S. waters, unless alternative devices, procedures, or compliance methods are used to achieve equivalent emissions reductions. This final rule is effective on June 29, 2010. POC is Amy Kopin, U.S. EPA, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division (ASD), EPA, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: (734) 214-4417; fax number: (734) 214-4050; e-mail address: Kopin.Amy@epa.gov ([Federal Register: April 30, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 22895-23065.

Because EPA received comments which could be construed as adverse, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule to amend the general provisions for the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Rule, published on March 16, 2010. Effective April 30, 2010, EPA withdraws the direct final rule published at 75 FR 12451 on March 16, 2010. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9263; fax number: (202) 343-2342; e-mail address: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov. (Federal Register: April 30, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 22699).

In an 18 Dec 2008 memorandum, EPA clarified the scope of the phrase "subject to regulation" within the definition of the term "regulated NSR pollutant." EPA is going to interpret it to include each pollutant subject to either to the CAA or regulation adopted under the CAA requiring actual control of emissions of that pollutant. EPA will follow the interpretation in the 18 Dec 2008 memo with 1 exception. The refined interpretation establishes that PSD permitting requirements will not apply to a newly regulated pollutant until a regulation to control emissions of that pollutant "takes effect." This notice also addresses several questions regarding the applicability of the PSD and Title V permitting programs to greenhouse gases (GHGs) in anticipation of EPA regulations establishing limitations on emissions of GHGs from vehicles. This final action is applicable as of 29 March 2010. POC is Mr. David Svendsgaard, Air Quality Policy Division (C504-03), U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number: (919) 541-2380; fax number: (919) 541-5509, e-mail address: svendsgaard.dave@epa.gov(Federal Register: April 2, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 17003-17023).

This is a revision relating to the CAA requirement that Federal actions conform to the appropriate State, tribal or Federal implementation plan (SIP, TIP, or FIP) for attaining clean air ("General Conformity"). This revision also facilitates Federal agency compliance with conforming its activities to the SIPs thereby preventing violations of the NAAQS as well as providing for a timely and effective process for Federal agencies and States and Tribes to ensure Federal activities are incorporated in SIPs. Where that is not possible, it provides an efficient and effective process for Federal agencies to ensure their actions do not cause or contribute to a violation of the NAAQS or interfere with the purpose of a SIP, TIP or FIP to attain or maintain the NAAQS. This action is effective on 6 July 2010. POC is Mr. Thomas Coda, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. EPA, Mail Code C539-02, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, phone number (919) 541-3037 or by e-mail at coda.tom@epa.gov(Federal Register: April 5, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 17253-17279).

These provisions make changes to Table A-3, Source Category List for 40 CFR 98.2(a)(1); Table A-4, Source Category List for 40 CFR 98.2(a)(2); Table A-5, Supplier Category List for 40 CFR 98.2(a)(4) (Federal Register: March 24, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 14081-14082).

EPA is amending the transportation conformity rule to finalize provisions that were proposed on 15 May 15 2009. These amendments primarily affect conformity's implementation in PM2.5 and PM10 nonattainment and maintenance areas. This final rule is effective on April 23, 2010. POC is Laura Berry, State Measures and Conformity Group, Transportation and Regional Programs Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, e-mail address: berry.laura@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 24, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 14259-14285].

EPA is taking direct final action to amend the general provisions for the Mandatory Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting Rule. The amendments do not change the requirements of the regulation for facilities and suppliers covered by the 2009 final rule. Rather, the amendments are minor changes to the format of several sections of the general provisions to accommodate the addition of new subparts in the future in a simple and clear manner. These changes include updating the language for the schedule for submitting reports and calibrating equipment to recognize that subparts that may be added in the future would have later deadlines. These revisions do not change the requirements for subparts included in the 2009 final rule. This direct final rule is effective May 17, 2010 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 15, 2010, or by April 30, 2010 if a public hearing is held. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9263; fax number: (202) 343-2342; e-mail address: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 16, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 12451-12458).

EPA is correcting a date in a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on December 1, 2009, 74 FR 62995, due to a date calculation error. The final rule established Clean Water Act technology-based Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Construction and Development point source category. Effective on March 8, 2010. POC is Mr. Jesse W. Pritts at 202-566-1038 (pritts.jesse@epa.gov) (Federal Register: March 8, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 10438-10439).

This is a revision of the current security plan requirements applicable to the commercial transportation of hazardous materials by air, rail, vessel, and highway. Based on an evaluation of the security threats associated with specific types and quantities of hazardous materials, the final rule narrows the list of materials subject to security plan requirements and reduces associated regulatory costs and paperwork burden. The final rule also clarifies certain requirements related to security planning, training, and documentation. This final rule is effective October 1, 2010. POC is Susan Gorsky or Ben Supko, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, 202-366-8553 (Federal Register: March 9, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 10973-10989).

The Assistant Secretary for EERE has granted nationwide categorical waivers of the Buy American requirements of the Recovery Act for the purchase of LED traffic lights, arrows, and crosswalk signals (excluding the metal or plastic fixtures); fluorescent electronic lighting ballasts (with the exception of electronic dimming ballasts for fluorescent lamps that are capable of operating the lamps below 50 percent of their rated light output); and screw-base and pin-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) (with the exception of plug-in CFLs longer than 10 inches). These nationwide categorical waivers apply to all projects using EERE Recovery Act funds for the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of a public building or public work. EERE reserves the right to revisit and amend these nationwide categorical waivers based on new developments or changes in the domestic manufacturing capacity for these three technologies. Effective Date is February 11, 2010. POC is Benjamin Goldstein, Energy Technology Program Specialist, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), (202) 287-1553, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Mailstop EE-2K, Washington, DC 20585.(Federal Register: March 5, 2010 [Notices], Page 10246-10247).

This EPA Manual, Number 815-R-09-017 March 2010, discusses requirements for consecutive systems (public water systems that receive fully treated water from other public water systems) to comply with Stage 2 DBPR monitoring and MCL requirements. EPA has developed this guidance manual to provide information on operational and capital changes and strategies that will enable consecutive systems to comply with the Stage 2 DBPR requirements.

This standard applies to existing stationary compression ignition reciprocating internal combustion engines (RICE) that either are at area sources of HAP emissions or that have a site rating of less than or equal to 500 brake horsepower and are located at major sources of HAP emissions. Additionally addressed in this standard are HAP emissions limitations for existing non-emergency stationary compression ignition engines greater than 500 brake horsepower that are located at major sources of HAP emissions. Lastly, this standard revises the requirements related to startup, shutdown, and malfunction for the engines that were regulated previously by the HAP for RICE standards. This final rule is effective on 3 May 2010. POC is Ms. Melanie King, Energy Strategies Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (D243-01), EPA, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number (919) 541-2469; facsimile number (919) 541-5450; e-mail address king.melanie@epa.gov (Federal Register: March 3, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 9647-9690).

EPA is making revisions to the primary NO2 NAAQS in order to provide requisite protection of public health. EPA is establishing a new 1-hour standard at a level of 100 ppb, based on the 3-year average of the 98th percentile of the yearly distribution of 1-hour daily maximum concentrations, to supplement the existing annual standard. EPA is also establishing requirements for an NO2 monitoring network that will include monitors at locations where maximum NO2 concentrations are expected to occur, including within 50 meters of major roadways, as well as monitors sited to measure the area-wide NO2 concentrations that occur more broadly across communities. This final rule is effective on April 12, 2010. POC is Dr. Scott Jenkins, Health and Environmental Impacts Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail code C504-06, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone: 919-541-1167; fax: 919-541-0237; e-mail: jenkins.scott@epa.gov (Federal Register: February 9, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 6473-6537).

This memorandum, dated 3 February 2010, establishes an Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage (Task Force). The Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Attorney General, DOI, Commerce, USDA, Department of Labor, DOT, DOE, OMB, EPA the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and CEQ will designate a senior official to serve on the Task Force, which shall be Co-Chaired by the designees from DOE and EPA. The Task Force shall develop within 180 days of the date of this memorandum a proposed plan to overcome the barriers to the widespread, cost-effective deployment of CCS within 10 years (Federal Register: February 5, 2010 [Presidential Documents], Page 6087-6088).

OSHA is terminating the rulemaking to amend its Explosives and Blasting Agents Standard at 29 CFR 1910.109. OSHA is taking this action because it has limited rulemaking resources, which are currently devoted to higher priority projects that will affect a more significant improvement in worker safety and health than would this rulemaking. The effective date for terminating the rulemaking is February 3, 2010. POC is Ms. Jennifer Ashley, Office of Communications, Room N-3647, OSHA, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone (202) 693-1999 (Federal Register: February 3, 2010 [Proposed Rules], Page 5545-5546).

Packaging requirements are being amended in the Hazardous Materials Regulations to enhance compliance flexibility, improve clarity, and reduce regulatory burdens. Several packaging related definitions are being revised; provisions to allow more flexibility when preparing and transmitting closure instructions, including conditions under which closure instructions may be transmitted electronically are being added; a requirement for shippers to retain packaging closure instructions is being added; new language that will allow for a practicable means of stenciling the "UN" symbol on packagings is being incorporated; and a requirement to document the methodology used when determining whether a change in packaging configuration requires retesting as a new design or may be considered a variation of a previously tested design I being included. This final rule also incorporates requirements for construction, maintenance, and use of Large Packagings. Compliance with these requirements is authorized as of March 4, 2010. POCs are Eileen Edmonson, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, (202) 366-8553, or Ben Moore, Office of Hazardous Materials Technology, (202) 366-4545; Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590-0001. (Federal Register: February 2, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 5375-5403).

This rule amends existing regulations promulgated under the hazardous waste provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regarding hazardous waste exports from and imports into the United States. This final rule is effective July 7, 2010. POC is Laura Coughlan, Materials Recovery and Waste Management Division, Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (5304P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (703) 308-0005; fax number: (703) 308-0514; e-mail address: coughlan.laura@epa.gov(Federal Register: January 8, 2010 [Rules and Regulations], Page 1235-1262).

The sale or distribution of air-conditioning and refrigeration appliances containing HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends containing one or both of these substances, is banned beginning January 1, 2010. In addition, EPA is banning the sale or distribution of air-conditioning and refrigeration appliance components that are pre-charged with HCFC-22, HCFC-142b, or blends containing one or both of these controlled substances as the refrigerant. These prohibitions apply only to appliances and components manufactured on or after January 1, 2010. This final rule is effective on January 1, 2010. POC is Julius Banks, EPA, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Office of Air and Radiation (6205J), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460, (202) 343-9870, banks.julius@epa.gov(Federal Register: December 15, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 66449-66467).

The EPA Administrator has found that six greenhouse gases (i.e., carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)) taken in combination endanger both the public health and the public welfare of current and future generations. The EPA Administrator has also found that the combined emissions of these greenhouse gases from new motor vehicles and new motor vehicle engines contribute to the greenhouse gas air pollution that endangers public health and welfare under CAA section 202(a). These Findings are based on careful consideration of the full weight of scientific evidence and a thorough review of numerous public comments received on the Proposed Findings published April 24, 2009. These Findings are effective on January 14, 2010. POC is Jeremy Martinich, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9927; fax number: (202) 343-2202; e-mail address: ghgendangerment@epa.gov(Federal Register: December 15, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 66495-66546).

The Director of the Office of Ecosystem Protection, EPA-Region 1, is providing notice of availability of the final National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) general permits for specific discharges at Hydroelectric Generating Facilities in the States of Massachusetts and New Hampshire and Tribal Lands located in the State of Massachusetts. These discharges include equipment related cooling water, equipment and floor drain water, backwash strainer water, certain maintenance related waters, and combinations of the preceding discharges. The general permits establish notification requirements, permit eligibility requirements, effluent limitations, standards, prohibitions and best management practice plans. POC is William Wandle, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Environmental Protection Agency, 1 Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CMP), Boston, MA 02114-2023, telephone: 617-918-1605, e-mail: wandle.bill@epa.gov (Federal Register: December 7, 2009 [Notices], Page 64074-64075).

These final regulations establishing CWA technology-based Effluent Limitations Guidelines and New Source Performance Standards for the Construction and Development (C&D) point source category. EPA expects compliance with this regulation to reduce the amount of sediment and other pollutants discharged from construction and development sites by approximately 4 billion pounds per year. This final rule is effective on February 1, 2010. The POC is Mr. Jesse W. Pritts at 202-566-1038 (pritts.jesse@epa.gov ) (Federal Register: December 1, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 62995-63058).

This rule establishes the initial air quality designations for most areas in the United States (U.S.), including Indian Country, for the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The effective date of this rule is December 14,2009. POC is Amy Vasu, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code C539-01, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27711, phone number (919) 541-0107 or by e-mail at: vasu.amy@epa.gov. (Federal Register: November 13, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 58687-58781).

Having reviewed the record for the 5 December 2008 amendments and the additional comments, EPA has decided to make only limited changes to the SPCC amendments. With respect to the majority of the December amendments, EPA is either taking no action or providing minor technical corrections. EPA is, however, removing the following provisions in the December 2008 amendments: the exclusion of farms and oil production facilities from the loading/unloading rack requirements; the exemption for produced water containers at an oil production facility; and the alternative qualified facility eligibility criteria for an oil production facility. This final rule is effective on January 14, 2010. POCs are Vanessa E. Principe at 202-564-7913 (principe.vanessa@epa.gov), or Mark W. Howard at 202-564-1964 (howard.markw@epa.gov), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, 20460-0002, Mail Code 5104A (Federal Register: November 13, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 58783-58832).

EPA has approved 25 additional methods for analyzing drinking water samples required by regulation. This action is effective November 10, 2009. POC is Patricia Snyder Fair, Technical Support Center, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MS 140), Environmental Protection Agency, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268; telephone number: (513) 569-7937; e-mail address: fair.pat@epa.gov (Federal Register: November 10, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 57908-57918).

Pursuant to Executive Order 13175 of 6 November 2000, executive departments and agencies are charged with engaging in regular and meaningful consultation and collaboration with tribal officials in the development of Federal policies that have tribal implications, and are responsible for strengthening the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian tribes. This memorandum directs each agency head to submit to the Director of OMB, within 90 days after the date of this memorandum, a detailed plan of actions the agency will take to implement the policies and directives of EO 13175. This plan shall be developed after consultation by the agency with Indian tribes and tribal officials as defined in Executive Order 13175. Each agency head must also submit to the Director of the OMB, within 270 days after the date of this memorandum, and annually thereafter, a progress report on the status of each action included in its plan together with any proposed updates to its plan.(Federal Register: November 9, 2009 [Presidential Documents], Page 57879-57882).

This regulation requires reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from all sectors of the economy. The final rule applies to fossil fuel suppliers and industrial gas suppliers, direct greenhouse gas emitters and manufacturers of heavy-duty and off-road vehicles and engines. The rule does not require control of greenhouse gases, rather it requires only that sources above certain threshold levels monitor and report emissions. The final rule is effective on December 29, 2009. POC is Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207J), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9263; fax number: (202) 343-2342; e-mail address: GHGReportingRule@epa.gov (Federal Register: October 30, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 56259-56519).

Designation of Biobased Items for Federal Procurement USDA is amending its Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal Procurement, to add nine sections to designate items within which biobased products will be afforded Federal procurement preference. The nine sections address: chain and cable lubricants; corrosion preventatives; food cleaners; forming lubricants; gear lubricants; general purpose household cleaners; industrial cleaners; multipurpose cleaners; and parts wash solutions. USDA also is establishing a minimum biobased content for each of these items. This rule is effective November 27, 2009. POC is Ron Buckhalt, USDA, Office of Procurement and Property Management, 342 Reporters Building, 300 7th St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; e-mail: biopreferred@usda.gov; phone (202) 205-4008 (Federal Register: October 27, 2009 [Rules and Regulations, Page 55089-55094).

The revision changes a date in the text of the regulation (Federal Register: October 22, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 54489).

Issued by EPA on October 9, 2009, this interim policy establishes a process by which pesticide retailers and distributors can, under certain circumstances, repair minor damage to pesticide containers. The interim policy has very specific requirements, including an application and review process to ensure the integrity of the label, the product, and the container of the repaired products.

These are changes in response to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit remand and also satisfies the CAA Section 129(a)(5) requirement to conduct a review of the standards every 5 yr. The amendments to 40 CFR 60.32e, 60.33e, 60.36e, 60.37e, 60.38e, 60.39e, Table 1A and 1B to subpart Ce, and Tables 2A and 2B to subpart Ce are effective as of December 7, 2009. The amendments to 40 CFR 60.17, 60.50c, 60.51c, 60.52c, 60.55c, 60.56c, 60.57c, 60.58c, and Tables 1A and 1B to subpart Ec are effective as of April 6, 2010. The incorporation by reference of certain publications listed in the regulations is approved by the Director of the Federal Register as of April 6, 2010. POC is Mr. Ketan D. Patel, Natural Resources and Commerce Group, Sector Policies and Programs Division (E143-03), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number: (919) 541-9736; fax number: (919) 541-3470; e-mail address: patel.ketan@epa.gov (Federal Register: October 6, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 51367-51415).

EPA is revising the regulations governing State and Federal operating permit programs required by title V of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) to promote flexible air permitting (FAP) approaches that provide greater operational flexibility and, at the same time, ensure environmental protection and compliance with applicable laws. This final rule is effective on November 5, 2009. POC is Michael Trutna, Air Quality Policy Division (C504-01), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone (919) 541-5345; fax number (919) 541-4028; or electronic mail at trutna.mike@epa.gov. (Federal Register: October 6, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 51417-51440).

The final NPDES general permits for PWTF discharges to certain waters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New Hampshire. These General Permits replace the previous PWTF GP, which expired on November 15, 2005. The final PWTF GP establishes Notice of Intent (NOI) requirements, effluent limitations, standards, prohibitions, and management practices for facilities with discharges from potable water treatment facilities. The general permits are effective on the date of signature and will expire at midnight, 5 yr from the last day of the month preceding the effective date. POC is Damien Houlihan at Houlihan.Damien@epa.gov or (617) 918-1586. (Federal Register: October 2, 2009 [Notices], Page 50964-50965).

This is an expansion of the list of acceptable substitutes for ozone-depleting substances under the U.S. EPA's (EPA) SNAP program. The determinations concern new substitutes for use in the refrigeration and air conditioning and foam blowing sectors. This determination is effective on September 30, 2009. POC is Margaret Sheppard by telephone at (202) 343-9163, by facsimile at (202) 343-2338, by e-mail at sheppard.margaret@epa.gov, or by mail at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460 (Federal Register: September 30, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 50129-50137).

The final national recommended water quality criteria for the protection of aquatic life for acrolein is now available. Draft national recommended water quality criteria for acrolein were published for scientific views from the public on December 17, 2008 at 73 FR 76644. These final criteria are based on EPA's Guidelines for Deriving Numerical National Water Quality Criteria for the Protection of Aquatic Organisms and Their Uses (1985), (EPA/R-85-100). EPA's recommended section 304(a) water quality criteria provide guidance to States and authorized Tribes in adopting water quality standards for protecting aquatic life and human health and provide guidance to EPA for promulgating Federal regulations under CWA section 303(c), when such action is necessary. POC is Dr. Frank Gostomski, Health and Ecological Criteria Division (4304T), U.S. EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; (202) 566-1105; email: gostomski.frank@epa.gov (Federal Register: September 10, 2009 [Notices], Page 46587-46588).

OSHA is issuing this final rule to revise the PPE sections of its general industry, shipyard employment, longshoring, and marine terminals standards regarding requirements for eye- and face-protective devices, head protection, and foot protection. OSHA is updating the references in its regulations to recognize more recent editions of the applicable national consensus standards. OSHA is also amending its provision that requires safety shoes to comply with a specific American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard, and a provision that requires filter lenses and plates in eye- protective equipment to meet a test for transmission of radiant energy specified by another ANSI standard. This final rule will become effective on October 9, 2009. The POC is Jennifer Ashley, Director, OSHA Office of Communications, Room N-3647, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20210; telephone: (202) 693-1999 (Federal Register: September 9, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 46350-46361).

EPA Region 4 is issuing the final NPDES general permit for stormwater discharges from new dischargers engaged in large and small construction activities on Indian Country Lands within Region 4. Existing dischargers who properly filed an NOI to be covered under the 2004 CGP continue to be authorized to discharge under that permit according to its terms. This 2009 CGP contains generally the same limits and conditions as the National CGP that was issued by other EPA regions and became effective on June 30, 2008. EPA Region 4 is issuing this CGP for a period not to exceed 2 years and will make the permit available to new construction activities and unpermitted ongoing activities only. The effective date of this permit is September 1, 2009 and will expire at midnight August 31, 2011. This effective date is necessary to provide dischargers with the immediate opportunity to comply with CWA requirements in light of the expiration of the 2004 CGP. POC is Alanna Conley, Water Protection Division, Stormwater and Nonpoint Source Section, EPA, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, GA 30303; tel number: (404) 562-9443.

EPA has approved alternative testing methods for use in measuring the levels of contaminants in drinking water and determining compliance with national primary drinking water regulations. EPA has made six additional methods available for analyzing drinking water samples required by regulation. This action is effective 3 August 2009. POC is Patricia Snyder Fair, Technical Support Center, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MS 140), Environmental Protection Agency, 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45268; telephone number: (513) 569-7937; e-mail address: fair.pat@epa.gov (Federal Register: August 3, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 38348-38358).

EPA has made two revisions to the final Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program (RRP) rule published April 22, 2008. First, this final rule requires accredited providers of renovator or dust sampling technician training to submit post-course notifications, including digital photographs of each successful trainee, to EPA. Second, this final rule removes the requirement for accredited lead-based paint activities training providers--those who provide inspector, risk assessor, project designer, and abatement supervisor and worker training--to submit to EPA a digital photograph of each successful trainee along with their post-course notifications. This final rule is effective July 15, 2009. POC is Colby Lintner, Regulatory Coordinator, Environmental Assistance Division(7408M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: (202) 554-1404; e-mail address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov (Federal Register: July 15, 2009 [Rules and Regulations], Page 34257-34262).

EPA published a notice on April 30, 2009 concerning the applicability of Title XVI, section 1605 of the Recovery Act ("Buy American"), to loans and subgrants that would be made with approximately $40 million in Recovery Act funding the Agency will use to supplement Revolving Loan Fund capitalization grants previously awarded competitively under section 104(k)(3) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). If a non-governmental or tribal borrower or subgrantee uses RLF supplemental funds to remediate a public building or public work as defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, the Buy American provision of the Recovery Act will apply to that loan or subgrant. This action is effective July 2, 2009. POC is Debi Morey, U.S. EPA, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Office of Brownfields and Land Revitalization, (202) 566-2735 or the appropriate Brownfields Regional Contact (Federal Register: July 2, 2009 [Notices], Page 31732-31733).