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1 75 FR 57912 (September 23, 2010). 2 133 FERC ¶ 62,229. Energy on September 16, 2010, for a 5- year period beginning on October 1, 2010, and ending September 30, 2015. 1 The schedule received final approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on December 9,
2010. 2 Western’s existing rate formula for electric service requires recalculation of the base charge and rates annually based on updated financial and hydrology data. The proposed base charge for fiscal year (FY) 2014 under Rate Schedule BCP–F8 is $86,440,816, and the proposed composite rate is 22.39 mills/ kilowatthour.

The proposed BCP electric service base charge and composite rate represent increases of approximately 5 percent compared to the FY 2013 base charge and composite rate. The 5 percent increase in the base charge is based on the most current financial data available at this time, which was taken from the latest rate-base power repayment study. The 5-percent increase in the composite rate is based on current hydrology conditions and the corresponding Lake Mead elevations. The following table compares the existing and proposed base charge and composite rate. This proposal, effective October 1, 2013, is preliminary and is subject to change upon publication of final formula rates.



### C OMPARISON OF 

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### P ROPOSED 

### B ASE 

### C HARGE AND 

### C OMPOSITE 

### R ATE

Existing October 1,

2012 through September 30, 2013 Proposed October 1, 2013through September 30, 2014 % Change

Base Charge ($) ................................................................................................................ .......... 82,379,637 86,440,816 5 Composite Rate (mills/kWh) ..................................................................................................... ... 21.28 22.39 5

The increase in the proposed base charge is due to increases in the annual visitor center costs, uprating program principal payments, capital investments principal payments and replacement costs. Currently, there is no projected year-end carryover from FY 2012 and FY 2013 resulting in an overall increase in the base charge for FY 2014. However, these results are based on preliminary data and subject to change upon receipt of audited FY end financial information. The projected increase in the composite rate is due to the projected increase in the base charge and lower energy projections resulting from the current hydrology conditions and Lake Mead elevations. 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 a public comment forum. After review of public comments, Western will take further action on the Proposed Base Charge and Rates consistent with 10 CFR parts 903 and 904.

Western is establishing an electric service base charge and rates for BCP 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 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. Many of these documents and supporting information are also available on Western’s Web site at http:// www.wapa.gov/dsw/pwrmkt/BCP/ RateAdjust.htm. Ratemaking Procedure Requirements Environmental Compliance

In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321–4347); Council on Environmental Quality Regulations (40 CFR parts 1500–1508); and DOE NEPA Regulations (10 CFR part 1021), Western has determined this action is categorically excluded from preparing an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement. 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: December 20, 2012. Anita J. Decker, Acting Administrator.
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**BILLING CODE 6450–01–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[FRL–9775–4]**

**Notice of Administrative Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Past**  **Response Costs Pursuant to Section 122(H) of the Comprehensive**  **Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of**  **1980, as Amended**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice; request for public
comment.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given that a proposed administrative settlement agreement for recovery of past response costs (‘‘ProposedAgreement’’) associated with the RehrigUnited International Superfund Site, Chesterfield County, Virginia was


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executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’) and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement would resolve potential EPA claims under Section 107(a) of CERCLA, against Bank of America, N.A., (‘‘Settling Party’’). The Proposed Agreement would require Settling Party to reimburse EPA $80,398.48 for past response costs incurred by EPA for the Site.

For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the Proposed Agreement. EPA’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted on or before March 6, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  The Proposed Agreement and additional background information relating to the Proposed Agreement are available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. A copy of the Proposed Agreement may be obtained from Robin E. Eiseman (3RC41), Senior Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Comments should reference the ‘‘Rehrig-United International Superfund Site, Proposed Settlement Agreement for Recovery of Past Response Costs’’ and ‘‘EPA Docket No. CERCLA–03–2013– 0018DC,’’ and should be forwarded to Robin E. Eiseman at the above address.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Robin E. Eiseman (3RC41), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Phone: (215) 814–2612; eiseman.robin@epa.gov

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Dated: January 24, 2013. Karen Melvin, Acting Director, Hazardous Site Cleanup Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III.
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**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION**  **AGENCY**

**[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2012–0258; FRL–9527–4]**

**Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and**  **Approval; Comment Request; Notification of Chemical Exports—**  **TSCA Section 12(b)**

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

**ACTION :**  Notice.

**SUMMARY :**  In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. This is a request to renew the current approval for the ICR entitled ‘‘Notification of Chemical Exports—TSCA Section 12(b)’’ and identified as EPA ICR No. 0795.14 and OMB Control No. 2070–0030). The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost, and is available in the docket for additional public review and comment.

**DATES :**  Additional comments may be submitted on or before March 6, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, referencing Docket ID Number EPA– HQ–OPPT–2012–0258, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to oira

_ submission@omb.eop.gov

. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit http:// www.epa.gov/dockets

. **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Pamela Myrick, Deputy Director, Environmental Assistance Division, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Mail code: 7408–M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–554– 1404; fax number: 202–564–8251; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  EPA has submitted the following ICR to OMB for review and approval according to the procedures under the PRA (44 U.S.C.
3501 et seq. ), as prescribed in 5 CFR 1320.12. On May 7, 2012 (77 FR 26750), EPA sought comments on this ICR pursuant to 5 CFR 1320.8(d). EPA received one comment, which is addressed in the ICR package submitted to OMB. As required by the PRA, EPA is hereby soliciting additional comments on this ICR, which should be submitted to EPA and OMB within 30 days of this notice.

Title: Notification of Chemical Exports—TSCA Section 12(b)

ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0795.14, OMB Control No. 2070–0030.

ICR Status: EPA is requesting the renewal of the currently approved ICR, which is currently approved through March 31, 2013. The ICR, which is abstracted below, describes the nature of the information collection and its estimated burden and cost. Under OMB regulations, the Agency may continue to conduct or sponsor the collection of information while this submission is pending at OMB. 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: Section 12(b)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires that any person who exports or intends to export to a foreign country a chemical substance or mixture that is regulated under TSCA sections 4, 5, 6 and/or 7 submit to EPA notification of such export or intent to export. Upon receipt of notification, EPA will advise the government of the importing country of the U.S. regulatory action with respect to that substance. EPA uses the information obtained from the submitter via this collection to advise the government of the importing country. This information collection addresses the burden associated with industry reporting of export notifications. The respondent may claim all or part of a notice confidential. EPA will disclose information that is covered by a claim of confidentiality only to the extent permitted by, and in accordance with, the procedures in TSCA and 40 CFR Part 2.

Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 1.1 hours per response. Burden is defined in 5 CFR 1320.3(b). The ICR provides a detailed explanation of this estimate, which is only briefly summarized here:

Respondents/affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are