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Applicants: Petal Gas Storage, L.L.C. Description: Amendment to RP12– 915–000 to be effective 9/1/2012.

Filed Date: 8/6/12. Accession Number: 20120806–5012. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/20/12. Any person desiring to protest in any the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rule 211 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211) on or before 5 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date.

The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number.

eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, and service can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filingreq.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202)

502–8659.

Dated: August 6, 2012. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr. Deputy Secretary

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**BILLING CODE 6717–01–P**

**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**Combined Notice of Filings #1**

Take notice that the Commission received the following electric corporate filings:

Docket Numbers: EC12–127–000. Applicants: Alcoa Power Generating Inc., BAIF U.S. Renewable Power Holdings LLC.

Description: Application for Order Authorizing Transaction Under Section 203 of the Federal Power Act and Request for Waivers of Alcoa Power Generating Inc. and BAIF U.S. Renewable Power Holdings LLC.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5275. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric rate filings:

Docket Numbers: ER10–2507–002. Applicants: Westar Energy, Inc. Description: Non-Material Change in Status Report of Westar Energy, Inc.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5246. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–2217–003. Applicants: Power Dave Fund LLC. Description: Power Dave Compliance Filing 0731 to be effective 7/31/2012. Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5180. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–2371–000. Applicants: Fox Energy Company LLC.

Description: Notice of Succession to be effective 8/1/2012.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5169. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–2372–000. Applicants: EFS Parlin Holdings, LLC. Description: Notice of Succession to be effective 8/1/2012.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5171. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–2373–000. Applicants: Wolverine Power Supply Cooperative, Inc.

Description: Airport IFA Normal to be effective 7/13/2012.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5230. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–2374–000. Applicants: Tall Bear Group, LLC. Description: Baseline New to be effective 8/1/2012 under ER12–2374 Filing Type: 400.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5236. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ER12–2375–000. Applicants: New England Power Pool Participants Committee.

Description: Aug 2012 Membership Filing to be effective 7/1/2012.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5237. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Take notice that the Commission received the following electric securities filings:

Docket Numbers: ES12–49–000. Applicants: Entergy Louisiana, LLC. Description: Application of Entergy Louisiana, LLC, for authorization under FPA Section 204.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5245. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12.
Docket Numbers: ES12–50–000. Applicants: Ameren Illinois Company.

Description: Ameren Services Company submits Application of Ameren Illinois Company for Section 204 authorization.

Filed Date: 7/31/12. Accession Number: 20120731–5272. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 8/21/12. The filings are accessible in the Commission’s eLibrary system by clicking on the links or querying the docket number. Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding.

eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf . For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659.

Dated: August 1, 2012. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary.

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**BILLING CODE 6717–01–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[EPA–HQ–SFUND–2004–0008; FRL–9715–4]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;**  **Comment Request; Consolidated Superfund Information Collection**  **Request (Renewal)**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that EPA is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). As part of this renewal, EPA is consolidating the following ICRs: OMB Control Number 2050–0179 (Cooperative Agreements and Superfund State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions), OMB Control Number 2050–0095 (Superfund Site Evaluation and Hazard Ranking System), and OMB Control Number 2050–0096 (National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP)). The first ICR (OMB Control Number 2050–0179) is scheduled to expire on February 28, 2013. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted on or before October 9, 2012.


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**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– SFUND–2004–0008, by one of the following methods:

• www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting

comments.

• Email: superfund.docket@epa.gov.

• Fax: (202) 566–9744.

• Mail: Superfund Docket, Environmental Protection Agency, Mailcode: 28221 T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460.

• Hand Delivery: Docket Coordinator, Headquarters; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; CERCLA Docket Office; 1301 Constitution Avenue NW.; EPA West, Room 3334, Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information.

Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–SFUND–2004– 0008. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA’s public docket visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at http:// www.epa.gov/dockets.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Laura Knudsen, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, Assessment and Remediation Division, (5204 P), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 703–603– 8861; fax number: 703–603–9102; email address: Knudsen.laura@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :** 

How can I access the docket and/or submit comments?

EPA has established a public docket for this ICR under Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–SFUND–2004–0008, which is available for online viewing at www.regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Superfund Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20004. The EPA/DC 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 Reading Room is 202–566–1744, and the telephone number for the Superfund Docket is 202–566–0276.

Use www.regulations.gov to obtain a copy of the draft collection of information, submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the docket, and to access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, select ‘‘search,’’ then key in the docket ID number identified in this document. What information is EPA particularly interested in?

Pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA, EPA specifically solicits 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. In particular, EPA is requesting comments from very small businesses (those that employ less than 25) on examples of specific additional efforts that EPA could make to reduce the paperwork burden for very small businesses affected by this collection. What should I consider when I prepare my comments for EPA?

You may find the following suggestions helpful for preparing your

comments:

1. Explain your views as clearly as possible and provide specific examples.

2. Describe any assumptions that you used.

3. Provide copies of any technical information and/or data you used that support your views.

4. If you estimate potential burden or costs, explain how you arrived at the estimate that you provide.

5. Offer alternative ways to improve the collection activity.

6. Make sure to submit your comments by the deadline identified under **DATES**

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7. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, be sure to identify the docket ID number assigned to this action in the subject line on the first page of your response. You may also provide the name, date, and Federal Register citation. For the Cooperative Agreements and Superfund State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions ICR

Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are states, federally-recognized Indian tribes and tribal consortia, and political subdivisions which apply to EPA for financial assistance under a Superfund cooperative agreement or a Superfund State Contract.

Title: Cooperative Agreements and Superfund State Contracts for Superfund Response Actions (Renewal).

ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1487.11, OMB Control No. 2050–0179.

ICR Status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on February 28, 2013. 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in title 40 of the CFR, after appearing in the Federal Register when approved, are listed in 40 CFR part 9, are displayed either by publication in the Federal Register or by other appropriate means, such as on the related collection instrument or form, if applicable. The display of OMB control numbers in certain EPA regulations is consolidated in 40 CFR part 9.

Abstract: This ICR authorizes the collection of information under 40 CFR part 35, subpart O, which establishes


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the administrative requirements for cooperative agreements funded under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and LiabilityAct (CERCLA) for State, federallyrecognized Indian tribal governments, and political subdivision response actions. This regulation also codifies the administrative requirements for Superfund State Contracts for non-State lead remedial responses. This regulation includes only those provisions mandated by CERCLA, required by OMB Circulars, or added by EPA to ensure sound and effective financial assistance management under this regulation. The information is collected from applicants and/or recipients of EPA assistance and is used to make awards, pay recipients, and collect information on how federal funds are being utilized. EPA requires this information to meet its federal stewardship responsibilities. Recipient responses are required to obtain a benefit (federal funds) under 40 CFR part 31, ‘‘Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments’’ and under 40 CFR part 35, ‘‘State and Local Assistance.’’ 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. The OMB control numbers for EPA’s regulations in 40 CFR are listed in 40 CFR part 9.

The EPA would like to solicit

comments 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.

Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 7.38 hours per response. Burden means the total time, effort, or financial resources expended by persons to generate, maintain, retain, or disclose or provide information to or for a federal agency. This includes the time needed to review instructions; develop, acquire, install, and utilize technology and systems for the purposes of collecting, validating, and verifying information, processing and maintaining information, and disclosing and providing information; adjust the existing ways to comply with any previously applicable instructions and requirements which have subsequently changed; train personnel to be able to respond to a collection of information; search data sources; complete and review the collection of information; and transmit or otherwise disclose the information.

The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:

Estimated total number of potential respondents: 568.

Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 1.7.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 4,189.

Estimated total annual costs: $128,467. (This includes only the estimated burden cost of $128,467 and no costs for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.) For the Superfund Site Evaluation and Hazard Ranking System ICR

Affected Entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are those state agencies, Indian tribes, and U.S. territories performing Superfund site evaluation activities.

Title: Superfund Site Evaluation and Hazard Ranking System (Renewal).

ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1488.08, OMB Control No. 2050–0095.

ICR Status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on January 31,

2015.

Abstract: Section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA, 1980 and 1986) amends the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Contingency Plan (NCP) to include criteria prioritizing releases throughout the U.S. before undertaking remedial action at uncontrolled hazardous waste sites. The Hazard Ranking System (HRS) is a model that is used to evaluate the relative threats to human health and the environment posed by actual or potential releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, and contaminants. The HRS criteria take into account the population at risk, the hazard potential of the substances, as well as the potential for contamination of drinking water supplies, direct human contact, destruction of sensitive ecosystems, damage to natural resources affecting the human food chain, contamination of surface water used for recreation or potable water consumption, and contamination of ambient air.

EPA regional offices work with states to determine those sites for which the state will conduct the Superfund site evaluation activities and the HRS scoring. The states are reimbursed 100 percent of their costs, except for record maintenance.

Under this ICR, the states will apply the HRS by identifying and classifying those releases or sites that warrant further investigation. The HRS score is crucial since it is the primary mechanism used to determine whether a site is eligible to be included on the National Priorities List (NPL). Only siteson the NPL are eligible for Superfundfinanced remedial actions.

HRS scores are derived from the sources described in this information collection, including conducting field reconnaissance, taking samples at the site, and reviewing available reports and documents. States record the collected information on HRS documentation worksheets and include this in the supporting reference package.

Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and record keeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 213.85 hours per response. EPA estimates 60 states, Indian tribes, and U.S. territories will likely respond, each averaging 9–10 actions per year. The total burden for all respondents is estimated at 121,681 hours and approximately $11,238,970 each year (based on historic data on estimated costs per site assessment activity).

The current ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:

Estimated total number of potential respondents: 60.

Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 9.5.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 121,681 hours.

Estimated total annual costs: $11,238,970. This includes an estimated burden cost of $11,238,970 and an estimated cost of $0 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs.

For the National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) ICR

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1 EPA has posted copies of these actions at: http: //www.epa.gov/reg3artd/airregulations/delegate/ wvdelegation.htm the remedial phase of the Superfund program and in associated community involvement activities throughout the Superfund process.

Title: National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP) (Renewal).

ICR Numbers: EPA ICR No. 1463.08, OMB Control No. 2050–0096.

ICR Status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on August 31, 2015.

Abstract: This Information Collection Request is a renewal ICR that covers the remedial portion of the Superfund program, as specified in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 as amended (CERCLA) and the National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). All remedial actions covered by this ICR (e.g., remedial investigations/ feasibility studies) are stipulated in the statute (CERCLA) and are instrumental in the process of cleaning up National Priorities List (NPL) sites to be protective of human health and the environment. Some community involvement activities covered by this ICR are not required at every site (e.g., Technical Assistance Grants) and depend very much on the community and the nature of the site and cleanup. All community activities seek to involve the public in the cleanup of the sites, gain the input of community members, and include the community’s perspective on the potential future reuse of Superfund NPL sites. Community involvement activities can enhance the remedial process and increase community acceptance and the potential for productive and beneficial reuse of the sites.

Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 13.84 hours per

response.

The ICR provides a detailed explanation of the Agency’s estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:

Estimated total number of potential respondents: 11,659.

Frequency of response: On occasion. Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: As required.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 179,615 hours.

Estimated total annual costs: $813,440. This includes an estimated burden cost of $261,440 for states and an estimated cost of $552,000 for communities. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

There is no change in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. What is the next step in the process for this ICR?

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 pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.12. At that time, EPA will issue another Federal Register notice pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.5(a)(1)(iv) to announce the submission of the ICR to OMB and the opportunity to submit additional comments to OMB. If you have any questions about this ICR or the approval process, please contact the technical person listed under **FOR**
**FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT**

.

Dated: August 6, 2012.
Bruce Means, Acting Director, Assessment and Remediation Division, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation.

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**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9715–5]**

**Delegation of Authority to the State of West Virginia To Implement and**  **Enforce Additional or Revised National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air**  **Pollutants and New Source Performance Standards** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of delegation of authority.

**SUMMARY :**  On June 22, 2012, EPA sent the State of West Virginia (West Virginia) a letter acknowledging that West Virginia’s delegation of authority to implement and enforce National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) had been updated, as provided for under previously approved delegation mechanisms. To inform regulated facilities and the public of West Virginia’s updated delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS, EPA is making available a copy of EPA’s letter to West Virginia through this notice.

**DATES :**  On June 22, 2012, EPA sent West Virginia a letter acknowledging that West Virginia’s delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS had been updated.

**ADDRESSES :**  Copies of documents pertaining to this action are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103– 2029. Copies of West Virginia’s submittal are also available at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Air Quality, 601 57th Street SE., Charleston, West Virginia 25304. Copies of West Virginia’s notice to EPA that West Virginia has updated its incorporation by reference of Federal NESHAP and NSPS, and of EPA’s response, may also be found posted on EPA Region III’s Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/ reg3artd/airregulations/delegate/ wvdelegation.htm.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ray Chalmers, (215) 814–2061, or by email

at chalmers.ray@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On June 6, 2012, West Virginia notified EPA that West Virginia has updated its incorporation by reference of Federal NESHAP and NSPS to include many such standards, to the extent referenced in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Parts 60, 61, and 63, effective June 1, 2011. On June 22, 2012, EPA sent West Virginia a letter acknowledging that West Virginia now has the authority to implement and enforce the NESHAP and NSPS as specified by West Virginia in its notice to EPA, as provided for under previously approved automatic delegation mechanisms. All notifications, applications, reports and other correspondence required pursuant to the delegated NESHAP and NSPS must be submitted to both the US EPA Region III and to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. A copy of EPA’s letter to West Virginia follows:
‘‘Mr. John Benedict, Director, Division of Air Quality, West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, 601 57th Street, Charleston, West Virginia 25304
Dear Mr. Benedict: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has previously delegated to the State of West Virginia (West Virginia) the authority to implement and enforce various federal National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), which are found at 40 C.F.R. Parts 60, 61 and 63. 1 In