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evaluation period has been much lower than planned. The proposed rates include a significant reduction in the sales forecast for 500-kV transmission service over the next 5-year evaluation period, which is a major factor of the rate increase.

Another factor of the rate increase is when the existing rates were developed, purchase power was handled at the power system level and the Intertie had no purchase power costs to recover. Since then, Western’s Balancing Authority (BA) in the Desert Southwest Customer Service Region has initiated power purchases for reliability purposes and the associated costs are distributed to the applicable transmission systems within the BA, including the Intertie transmission system. These annual purchase power costs are subject to recovery and inclusion in the proposed
rates. Legal Authority

Since the proposed rates constitute a major rate adjustment as defined by 10 CFR part 903, Western will hold both a public information forum and public comment forum. After review of public comments, Western will take further action on the proposed rates consistent with 10 CFR part 903.

Western is establishing transmission service rates for the Intertie under the DOE Organization Act (42 U.S.C. 7152); the Reclamation Act of 1902 (ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388), as amended and supplemented by subsequent laws, particularly section 9(c) of the Reclamation Project Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(c)); and other acts that specifically apply to the project involved.

By Delegation Order No. 00–037.00, effective December 6, 2001, the Secretary of Energy delegated: (1) The authority to develop power and transmission rates to Western’s Administrator; (2) the authority to confirm, approve, and place such rates into effect on an interim basis to the Deputy Secretary of Energy; and (3) the authority to confirm, approve, and place into effect on a final basis, to remand, or to disapprove such rates to FERC. Existing DOE procedures for public participation in power and transmission rate adjustments (10 CFR part 903) were published on September 18, 1985 (50 FR 87835). Availability of Information

All brochures, studies, comments, letters, memorandums, or other documents that Western initiates or uses to develop the proposed rates are available for inspection and copying at the Desert Southwest Customer Service Regional Office, Western Area Power Administration, 615 South 43rd Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85009–5313. Many of these documents and supporting information are also available on Western’s Web site at http:// www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/Intertie/ RateAdjust.htm. Ratemaking Procedure Requirements Environmental Compliance

Western will evaluate this action for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4347), the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508), and DOE NEPA Regulations (10 CFR part 1021).

Determination Under Executive Order
12866

Western has an exemption from centralized regulatory review under Executive Order 12866. Accordingly, no clearance of this notice by the Office of Management and Budget is required.

Dated: June 4, 2012. Anthony H. Montoya, Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2012–14110 Filed 6–8–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9682–1]**

**Meetings of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council—Notice of**  **Public Meetings**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency.

**ACTION :**  Notice of a public webinar/ conference call and a public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or agency) is announcing one public webinar/ conference call and one in-person meeting of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council (NDWAC or Council), established under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The Council will consider various issues associated with drinking water protection and public water systems. For the webinar/ conference call, the Council will discuss a draft guidance for EPA permit writers relative to hydraulic fracturing using diesel fuels under the SDWA’s Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program and also options for assisting small water systems in achieving sustainable practices. For the in-person meeting, the primary focus will be for the Council to discuss the proposed regulation of perchlorate under the SDWA. Also at this in-person meeting, the Council will discuss assistance to small water systems among other program issues.

**DATES :**  The webinar/conference call will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Eastern Time, and the in-person meeting will be held on September 12, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Central Time, and September 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Central Time.

**ADDRESSES :**  The webinar/conference call will be available through Internet access. Instructions for attending will be available to anyone who requests to attend (see **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION**
**CONTACT** section for procedures for making the request). The in-person meeting on September 12 and 13, 2012, will be held at the EPA’s Chicago Regional Office (EPA Region 5) at the Ralph Metcalfe Federal Building, 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604– 3590 and will also be open to the public.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Members of the public who would like to register and receive pertinent information, present an oral statement or submit a written statement for the June 27 webinar/conference call should contact Roy Simon, by email, Simon.Roy@epa.gov, by phone, 202– 564–3868, or by regular mail at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (MC 4601M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. Similarly, those members of the public who would like to register and receive information, present an oral statement, or submit a written statement for the September 13 and 14 in-person meeting should contact Roy Simon. Further details about participating in the webinar and the in-person meeting can be found in the **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION** section.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Details about Participating in the Webinar: If you wish to attend the webinar, you can read the presentations only if you provide your email address when you register. If you do not have an email address and would like to attend by phone only, please provide your address so you can be notified by mail of the call-in number. The EPA will provide updated information on the September in-person meeting to registered individuals and organizations as the date of the meeting gets closer.

The Council encourages the public’s input and will allocate 30 minutes in the webinar on June 27, 2012 (3:55–4:25 p.m., Eastern Time). Similarly, the Council will allocate one hour for the


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public’s input (1:00 p.m.– 2:00 p.m., Central Time) at the in-person meeting on September 13, 2012. Oral statements will be limited to three minutes during the webinar and five minutes at the meeting. It is preferred that only one person present the statement on behalf of a group or organization.

To ensure adequate time for public involvement, individuals or organizations interested in presenting an oral statement should notify Roy Simon no later than June 22, 2012, for the webinar, and September 6, 2012, for the in-person meeting. Any person who wishes to file a written statement can do so before or after a Council meeting. Written statements for the Webinar received by June 22, 2012, and for the in-person meeting received by August 31, 2012, will be distributed to all members of the Council before any final discussion or vote is completed. Any statements received on or after the datesjust specified for the webinar and the inperson meeting will become part of the permanent file for each meeting, respectively, and will be forwarded to the Council members for their information.

National Drinking Water Advisory Council: The Council was created by Congress on December 16, 1974, as part of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) of 1974, Public Law 93–523, 42 U.S.C. 300j–5, and is operated in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C. App.2. The Council was established under the SDWA to provide practical and independent advice, consultation and recommendations to the EPA Administrator on the activities, functions, policies, and regulations required by the SDWA.

Special Accommodations: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please contact Roy Simon at 202–564–3868 or by email at Simon.Roy@epa.gov. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact Roy Simon at least 10 days prior to the webinar or the meeting to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request.

Dated: June 1, 2012. Pamela Barr, Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.
[FR Doc. 2012–13822 Filed 6–8–12; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION** 

**Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Wednesday,**  **June 13, 2012**

Date: June 6, 2012.

The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on the subjects listed below on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, which is scheduled to commence at 10:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC.

Item Nos. Bureau Subject

1 Office of Engineering and Technology .......... Title: Sections 2.925 and 2.926 of the Rules Regarding Grantee Codes for Certified Radiofrequency Equipment Summary: The Commission will consider an Order to modify the equipment authorization

rules to increase the supply of grantee codes assigned to parties applying for equipment certification. 2 Public Safety and Homeland Security ........... Title: Amendment of Part 90 of the Commission’s Rules (WP Docket No. 07–100); Implementing a Nationwide, Broadband, Interoperable Public Safety Network in the 700 MHz Band (PS Docket No. 06–229) and Service Rules for the 698–746, 747–762 and 777– 792 MHz Bands (WT Docket No. 06–150) Summary: The Commission will consider a Fourth Report and Order and Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to encourage improved spectrum efficiency and greater use of the 4940–4990 MHz (4.9 GHz) band.

The meeting site is fully accessible to people using wheelchairs or other mobility aids. Sign language interpreters, open captioning, and assistive listening devices will be provided on site. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. In your request, include a description of the accommodation you will need and a way we can contact you if we need more information. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an email to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at 202–418–0530 (voice), 202–418–0432 (tty).

Additional information concerning this meeting may be obtained from Meribeth McCarrick, Office of Media Relations, (202) 418–0500; TTY 1–888– 835–5322. Audio/Video coverage of the meeting will be broadcast live with open captioning over the Internet from the FCC Live web page at www.fcc.gov/ live.

For a fee this meeting can be viewed live over George Mason University’s Capitol Connection. The Capitol Connection also will carry the meeting live via the Internet. To purchase these services call (703) 993–3100 or go to www.capitolconnection.gmu.edu.

Copies of materials adopted at this meeting can be purchased from the FCC’s duplicating contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (202) 488–5300; Fax (202) 488–5563; TTY (202) 488–5562. These copies are available in paper format and alternative media, including large print/type; digital disk; and audio and video tape. Best Copy and Printing, Inc. may be reached by email at FCC@BCPIWEB.com. Federal Communications Commission. Marlene H. Dortch, Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of Managing Director. [FR Doc. 2012–14231 Filed 6–7–12; 4:15 pm]

**BILLING CODE 6712–01–P**

**FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION**

**Sunshine Act Meeting**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Election Commission.

**FEDERAL REGISTER CITATION OF PREVIOUS**
**ANNOUNCEMENT** 77 FR 33458 (June 6, 2012).

**DATE** & **TIME :**  Thursday, June 7, 2012 at
10:00 a.m.

**PLACE :**  999 E Street NW., Washington, DC (ninth floor).

**STATUS :**  This meeting will be open to the public.

**CHANGES IN THE MEETING** The following item has been added to the agenda:

2012 Meeting Dates (Second Half).