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attend the IRMC component of the IASP either full or part-time and select a follow-on IASP Partner University through which they complete theirdegree requirements either full or parttime. There are no part-time doctoral programs. All candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for their selected program, which are outlined in IASP Academic Programs for Retention Students.

(1) Military officers and DoD civilian employees may apply to attend any one of the three DoD academic institutions.

(2) Enlisted personnel may attend AFIT or the NPS, which is authorized to enroll enlisted IASP participants pursuant to Sections 2200 and 7045 of title 10, United States Code.

(c) Students must select a degree program in one of the academic disciplines listed in § 240.4(c).

(d) Scholarship funding for the AFIT, the IRMC, and the IASP Partner Universities, and the NPS includes tuition costs, selected fees, books, and pre-approved, limited temporary duty (TDY) costs. Other TDY and/or permanent change of station costs must be paid by the nominating DoD Component. Retention students will continue to receive their military pay or civilian salary from their DoD Component throughout their course of study.

(e) DoD Component nominations are due by January 31st each year. The student nomination process is outlined in IASP Nomination Process for Retention Students.

(f) IASP participants are obligated to remain in good standing in their degree programs, to continue in service as civilian employees or members of the Military Services, and where applicable, to repay program costs for failure to complete the degree program satisfactorily, or to fulfill the service commitment pursuant to Sections 2200 and 7045 of title 10, DoD policy, and the policies of the respective DoD Component.

(g) Members of the Military Services shall meet DoD Component service obligations. DoD civilian employees shall sign a continued service agreement that complies with Reference (a), prior to commencement of their education to continue in service with the Department of Defense upon conclusion of their education, for a period equal to three times the length of the education period.

**§ 240.7 Recruitment program.**

(a) Annually, in November, NSA (the DoD IASP Executive Administrator) announces a solicitation for proposal from non-DoD National CAE/IAEs interested in participating in DoD’s IASP. Graduate students and rising junior or senior undergraduates accepted at or enrolled in one of the non-DoD institutions designated as CAE/IAEs apply for full scholarships to complete a bachelor’s, master’s, or adoctoral degree, or graduate (postbaccalaureate) certificate program in one of the relevant disciplines defined in § 240.4(c). Student application requirements are included in the solicitation proposal released by NSA.

(b) DoD Component recruitment student requirements are due to the DoD IASP Executive Administrator each year by January 31st.

(c) The student selection process occurs annually in April. The selection process is outlined in IASP Nomination Process for Recruitment Students.

(d) Recruitment students are provided scholarships, covering the full cost of tuition and selected books and fees. Students are also provided a stipend to cover room and board expenses.

(e) Recruitment students may be required to complete a student internship, depending on the length of their individual scholarship. DoD Components typically use the authority granted in 5 CFR 213.3102(r), to arrange the internship.

(f) All recruitment students incur a service commitment which commences after the award of the IASP authorized degree on a date to be determined by the relevant DoD Component. The obligated service in DoD shall be as a civilian employee of the Department or as an active duty enlisted member or officer in one of the Military Services.

(1) Individuals selecting employment in the civil service shall incur a service obligation of one year of service to the Department upon graduation for each year or partial year of scholarship they receive, in addition to an internship, if applicable.

(2) Individuals enlisting or accepting a commission to serve on active duty in one of the Military Services shall incur a service obligation of a minimum of 4 years on active duty in that Service upon graduation. The Military Services may establish a service obligation longer than 4 years, depending on the occupational specialty and type of enlistment or commissioning program selected.

(g) Individuals who fail to complete the degree program satisfactorily or to fulfill the service commitment upon graduation shall be required to reimburse the United States, in whole or in part, the cost of the financial (scholarship) assistance provided to them. Dated: February 22, 2010. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2010–3993 Filed 2–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 5001–06–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**40 CFR Part 52**

**[EPA–R05–OAR–2009–0964; FRL–9116–9]**

**Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois;**  **NO** X **Budget Trading Program**

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

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) that would terminate the provisions of the Nitrogen Oxides (NO X) Budget Trading Program that apply to electric generating units. EPA is no longer operating the NOX Budget Trading Program as a compliance option under the NOX SIP Call. These sources are now subject to provisions in a newer set of approved Illinois rules that address EPA’s Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). For these reasons, the sunset of the NOX Budget Trading Program for these sources merely deactivates duplicative rule language.

**DATES :**  Comments must be received on or before March 31, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R05–OAR–2009–0964 by one of the following methods:

1. http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.

2. E-mail: damico.genevieve@epa.gov.
3. Fax: (312) 385–5501.
4. Mail: Genevieve Damico, Acting Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

5. Hand Delivery: Genevieve Damico, Acting Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday,


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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Federal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit
comments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  JohnSummerhays, (312) 886–6067, or by email at summerhays.john@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register

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Dated: February 10, 2010. Walter W. Kovalick, Jr., Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2010–4087 Filed 2–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**40 CFR Part 70**

**[EPA–R07–OAR–2009–0860; FRL–9120–1]**

**Approval and Promulgation of Operating Permits Program; State of**  **Iowa**

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

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  EPA proposes to approve a revision to the Iowa State Operating Permits Program submitted by the State on February 20, 2009. The purpose of this revision is to increase emissions fees for the Title V Operating Permits Program. EPA is proposing to approve this revision pursuant to section 502 of the Clean Air Act and implementing regulations.

**DATES :**  Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by March 31, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07– OAR–2009–0860, by mail to Tracey Casburn, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in the **ADDRESSES** section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Tracey Casburn at (913) 551–7016, or by e-mail at casburn.tracey@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the final rules section of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this action. If EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed action. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on part of this rule and if that part can be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those parts of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register

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Dated: February 16, 2010. Karl Brooks, Regional Administrator, Region 7.
[FR Doc. 2010–4142 Filed 2–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION** 

**Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT** 

**49 CFR Parts 172, 173, 175**

**[Docket No. PHMSA–2009–0095 (HM–224F)]**

**RIN 2137–AE44**

**Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries** 

**AGENCY :**  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  On January 11, 2010, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to comprehensively address the safety risks associated with the air transport of lithium cells and batteries. PHMSA and FAA will hold a public meeting on March 5, 2010, in Washington, DC, to provide interested persons with an opportunity to submit oral comments on the proposals in the NPRM.

**DATES :**  Public meeting: March 5, 2010, starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.

Written comments: All comments to this docket must be received no later than March 12, 2010. PHMSA will consider late-filed comments to the extent practicable as the agency develops a final rule.

**ADDRESSES :**  Public meeting: The meeting will be held at the U.S. DOT headquarters 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE., Washington, DC 20590. The main visitor’s entrance is located in the West Building, on New Jersey Avenue and M Street. Upon entering the lobby, visitors must report to the security desk. Visitors should indicate that they will be attending the Lithium Battery Public Meeting and wait to be escorted to the Conference Center. Any person wishing to participate in the public meeting should provide their name and organization to Kevin A. Leary or Charles E. Betts, by telephone or in writing no later than March 4, 2010. Providing this information will facilitate the security screening process for entry into the building on the day of the meeting.

Oral Presentations: Any person wishing to present an oral statement at the public meetings should notify Charles E. Betts or Kevin A. Leary, by March 4, 2010, and provide in advance or at the meeting, written copies of their presentations.