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Toxics Docket (OPPT Docket), Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OPPT Docket is (202) 566–0280. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available

at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. Documents and meeting information will also be available at the registration Web site.
C. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA?

When preparing oral comments see tips at https://projects.erg.com/ conferences/oppt/workshophome.htm and for submitting written comments see the commenting tips at http:// www.epa.gov/dockets/comments.html.
II. Background

The objective of this meeting is to inform and discuss EPA’s draft Algae Guidance document that describes data needs to support risk assessments of genetically engineered algae and cyanobacteria, which are subject to TSCA oversight. Members of the public are invited to review the draft Algae Guidance document and supporting documentation, and provide comments on the draft Algae Guidance document. This information is distributed solely for informational purposes and should not be construed to represent any Agency determination or policy. The meeting will be open to the public and experts in biotechnology, algae production, and risk assessment, and all are encouraged to attend and present their views.
III. Meeting
A. Web Meeting Access

The meeting will be available via Web connect and teleconferencing for registered participants. All registered participants will receive information on how to connect to the meeting prior to
its start.
B. Public Participation

Members of the public may register to attend the meeting as observers and may also register to offer oral comments on the day of the meeting. Registered speakers are encouraged to focus on science-based aspects directly relevant to the meeting’s objective and to address specific scientific points in their oral comments. Each speaker is allowed no more than 3 minutes. To accommodate as many registered speakers as possible, speakers may present oral comments only, without visual aids or written material. However, additional supporting materials may be submitted electronically to the docket at any time. Given time constraints, the number of speakers allowed during the comment periods will be decided upon by the meeting chair. Speakers will be selected in a manner designed to optimize representation from all organizations, affiliations, and present a balance of science issues relevant to the meeting’s objective.

Written comments and electronic materials may be submitted on or before November 30, 2016 to the docket ID number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2015–0508, for further information see **ADDRESSES** section above.
IV. How can I request to participate in this meeting?

A. Registration

To attend the meeting and receive remote access, your registration must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MST on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 using one of the methods described under

**ADDRESSES** . While on-site registration will be available, seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority given to early registrants, until room capacity is reached. Time permitting, on-site registrants may offer oral comments following those of early registrants. For meeting logistics or registration questions contact the person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**

**CONTACT**

. B. Required Registration Information

Members of the public may register to attend or offer oral comments during the scheduled public comment periods of the meeting. To register for the meeting online or by mail, you must provide your full name, organization or affiliation, and contact information. If you indicate that you wish to speak, you will be asked to select a session to give your oral comments in during the meeting.
List of Subjects

Environmental Protection, Business and Industry, Chemicals, Ecology, Health and Safety, Industrial Safety.

Authority: 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.
Dated: October 4, 2016. Jeffrey T. Morris, Acting Director, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics.

[FR Doc. 2016–24653 Filed 10–11–16; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION**  **AGENCY**

**[EPA–R07–OW–2016–0586; FRL–9954–03– Region 7]** 

**Notice of Approval of the Primacy Application for National Primary**  **Drinking Water Regulations for the State of Nebraska** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice of approval and solicitation of requests for a public hearing.

**SUMMARY :**  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is hereby giving notice that the State of Nebraska is revising its approved Public Water Supply Supervision Program under the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. The EPA has determined that these revisions are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, the EPA intends to approve these program
revisions.

**DATES :**  This determination to approve the Nebraska program revision is made pursuant to 40 CFR 142.12(d) (3). This determination shall become final and effective on November 14, 2016, unless (1) a timely and appropriate request for a public hearing is received or (2) the Regional Administrator elects to hold a public hearing on his own motion. Any interested person, other than Federal Agencies, may request a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be submitted to the Regional Administrator at the address shown below by November 14, 2016. If a substantial request for a public hearing is made within the requested thirty-day time frame, a public hearing will be held and a notice will be given in the Federal Register and a newspaper of general circulation. Frivolous or insubstantial requests for a hearing may be denied by the Regional Administrator. If no timely and appropriate request for a hearing is received, and the Regional Administrator does not elect to hold a hearing on his own motion, this determination will become effective on November 14, 2016. All interested parties may request a public hearing on the approval to the Regional Administrator at the EPA Region 7 address shown below.

**ADDRESSES :**  Any request for a public hearing shall include the following information: (1) Name, address and telephone number of the individual, organization or other entity requesting a hearing; (2) a brief statement of the requesting person’s interest in the


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Regional Administrator’s determination and a brief statement on information that the requesting person intends to submit at such hearing; (3) the signature of the individual making the request or, if the request is made on behalf of an organization or other entity, the signature of a responsible official of the organization or other entity. Requests for Public Hearing shall be addressed to: Regional Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas

66219.

All documents relating to this determination are available for inspection between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the following offices: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, 301 Centennial Mall South, 3rd Floor, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509– 5007. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, Water Wetlands and Pesticides Division, Drinking Water Management Branch, 11201 Renner Blvd, Lenexa, Kansas 66219.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Kenneth L. Deason, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7, Drinking Water Management Branch, (913) 551– 7585, or by email at deason.ken@

epa.gov

.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Notice is hereby given that the EPA has determined to approve an application by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to incorporate the following EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations: (1) Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (January 5, 2006, 71 FR 654); (2) Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (January 4, 2006, 71 FR 388, Vol. 71, No. 2); (3) Ground Water Rule (November 8, 2006), 71 FR 65574); (4) for Lead and Copper: Short-Term Regulatory Revisions and Clarifications (October 10, 2007, 72 FR 57782). The application demonstrates that Nebraska has adopted drinking water regulations which satisfy the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations. The EPA has determined that Nebraska’s regulations are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations and that Nebraska continues to meet all requirements for primary enforcement responsibility as specified in 40 CFR 142.10.

(Authority: Section 1413 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended, and 40 CFR 142.10, 142.12(d) and 142.13) Dated: September 28, 2016. Mike Brincks, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7.

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**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[EPA–HQ–OECA–2010–0291; FRL–9953– 81–OECA]** 

**Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; State**  **Review Framework; EPA ICR No. 2185.06; OMB Control No. 2020–0031** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved collection request (ICR), ‘‘State Review Framework’’ (EPA ICR No. 2185.06, OMB Control No. 2020–0031) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through February 28, 2017. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted on or before December 12, 2016.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OECA–2010–0291 online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
DC 20460.

EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Christopher Knopes, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Compliance; Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564– 2337; email address: knopes.christopher@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit http://www.epa.gov/ dockets.

Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA is soliciting comments and information to enable it to: (i) Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Agency, including whether the information will have practical utility; (ii) evaluate the accuracy of the Agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; (iii) enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (iv) minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology,

e.g., permitting electronic submission of responses. EPA will consider the comments received and amend the ICR as appropriate. The final ICR package will then be submitted to OMB for review and approval. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB.

Abstract: The State Review Framework is an oversight tool designed to assess state performance in enforcement and compliance assurance. The Framework’s goal is to evaluate state performance by examining existing data to provide a consistent level of oversight and develop a uniform mechanism by which EPA Regions, working collaboratively with their states, can ensure that state environmental agencies are consistently implementing the national compliance and enforcement program in order to meet agreed-upon goals. Furthermore, the Framework is designed to foster dialogue on enforcement and compliance performance between the states that will enhance relationships