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1 Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC, 136 FERC ¶ 61,062 (2011). Dated: August 15, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.
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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**[Docket No. CP11–529–000]**

**Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC; Notice of Request Under**  **Blanket Authorization**

Take notice that on August 5, 2011, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC (Natural), 3250 Lacey Road, Suite 700, Downers Grove, IL 60515, filed a prior notice request pursuant to sections 157.205 and 157.208 of the Commission’s regulations under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) for authorization to increase the maximum allowable operating pressure (MAOP) from 945 pounds per square inch gauge (psig) to 985 psig of the gathering system at Natural’s Sayre Storage field in Beckham County, Oklahoma by replacing various flange sets, ball valves, and check valves; and installing a high pressure discharge header. Natural avers that the proposed MAOP increase will allow Natural to operate more efficiently within certificated levels to the benefit of the market. Natural estimates the total cost of the proposed project to be $3.1 million, all as more fully set forth in the application, which is on file with the Commission and open to public inspection. The filing may also be viewed on the Web at http:// www.ferc.gov using the ‘‘eLibrary’’ link. Enter the docket number excluding the last three digits in the docket number field to access the document. For assistance, contact FERC at FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov or call toll-free, (866) 208–3676 or TTY, (202)
502–8659.

Any questions regarding the application should be directed to Bruce H. Newsome, Vice President, Regulatory Products and Services, Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC, 3250 Lacey Road, 7th Floor, Downers Grove, Illinois 60515–7918, bytelephone at (630) 725–3070, or by email at bruce

_newsome@kindermorgan.com.

Any person may, within 60 days after the issuance of the instant notice by the Commission, file pursuant to Rule 214 of the Commission’s Procedural Rules (18 CFR 385.214) a motion to intervene or notice of intervention. Any person filing to intervene or the Commission’s staff may, pursuant to section 157.205 of the Commission’s regulations under the NGA (18 CFR 157.205) file a protest to the request. If no protest is filed within the time allowed therefore, the proposed activity shall be deemed to be authorized effective the day after the time allowed for protest. If a protest is filed and not withdrawn within 30 days after the time allowed for filing a protest, the instant request shall be treated as an application for authorization pursuant to section 7 of the NGA.

The Commission strongly encourages electronic filings of comments, protests, and interventions via the Internet in lieu of paper. See 18 CFR 385.2001(a) (1) (iii) and the instructions on the Commission’s Web site (http:// www.ferc.gov ) under the ‘‘e-Filing’’ link.
Dated: August 15, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.
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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Federal Energy Regulatory Commission** 

**[ Docket No. RP11–2253–000]**

**Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC; Notice of Technical Conference** 

On July 28, 2011, the Commission accepted and suspended the tariff records that Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC (Columbia) filed to update its Transportation Cost Rate Adjustment (TCRA) surcharge outside the usual annual filing schedule, subject to refund and to the outcome of a technical conference. 1 Pursuant to the Commission’s order, the issues to be addressed at this conference include, but are not limited to: (1) The reduction in receipts in northern Ohio; (2) Columbia’s proposed solution as well as other options that it may have considered, and; (3) Columbia’s contracting for additional Millennium Pipeline capacity.

Take notice that a technical conference to discuss the issues raised by Columbia’s filings will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 10 a.m. (E.S.T.), in a room to be designated at the offices of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street, NE., Washington, DC 20426.

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission conferences are accessible under section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For accessibility accommodations please send an e-mail
to accessibility@ferc.gov or call toll free 1–866–208–3372 (voice) or 202–208– 1659 (TTY), or send a FAX to 202–208– 2106 with the required accommodations.

All interested persons, parties, and staff are permitted to attend. **FOR**
**FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** Vince Mareino at (202) 502–6167.

Dated: August 12, 2011. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary.
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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[EPA–HQ–OW–2003–0017; FRL–9454–2]**

**Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection;**  **Comment Request; Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency.

**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). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described in the **SUPPLEMENTARY**
**INFORMATION** section.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted on or before October 18, 2011.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OW–2003–0017 identified by the Docket ID numbers provided for each item in the text, by one of the following methods:

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

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

• Hand Delivery: EPA Docket Center—Public Reading Room, EPA West Building, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC.


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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–OW–2003– 0017. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at http://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 e-mail. The http://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 e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov your e-mail 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/epahome/dockets.htm.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Robert E. Smith, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water/Drinking Water Protection Division/Underground Injection Control Program, Mailcode: 4606M, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: 202–564–3895; fax number: 202–564–3756; e-mail address: smith. robert-eu@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–OW–2003–0017, which is available for online viewing at http://www. regulations.gov, or in person viewing at the Water Docket in the EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. 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 Water Docket is 202–566–2426.

Use http://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. What information collection activity or ICR does this apply to?

Affected entities: Entities potentially affected by this action are owners and operators of underground injection wells, State Underground Injection Control (UIC) primacy agencies, and U.S. EPA Regional Offices with Direct Implementation (DI) UIC programs.

Title: Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program.

ICR numbers: EPA ICR No. 0370.24, OMB Control No. 2040–0042.

ICR status: This ICR is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2011. 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: The Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program under the Safe Drinking Water Act established a Federal and State regulatory system to protect underground sources of drinking water (USDWs) from contamination by injected fluids. Injected fluids include trillions of gallons of various types of fluids each year such as hazardous waste, oil field brines or produced water, mineral processing fluids, various types of industrial fluids, automotive, sanitary and other wastes, and carbon dioxide injected for geologic sequestration. Owners/operators of underground injection wells must obtain permits, conduct environmental monitoring, maintain records, and report results to EPA or the State UIC primacy agency. States must report to EPA on permittee compliance, owners/ operators of rule-authorized well compliance and related information.


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The mandatory information is reported using standardized forms and annual reports, and the regulations are codified at 40 CFR Parts 144 through 148. The data are used by UIC authorities to ensure the protection of underground sources of drinking water.

Burden Statement: The annual public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 2.32 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: 53,772.

Frequency of response: annual, semiannual, and quarterly.

Estimated total average number of responses for each respondent: 10.39.

Estimated total annual burden hours: 1,296,167 hours.

Estimated total annual costs: $194,842,061. This includes an estimated burden cost of $54,384,103 and an estimated cost of $140,457,959 for capital investment or maintenance and operational costs. Are there changes in the estimates from the last approval?

There is an increase of 233,836 hours in the total estimated respondent burden compared with that identified in the ICR currently approved by OMB. This increase reflects a variety of adjustments and program changes. Most of the burden increase is due to increases in the inventory of injection wells and the number of permit applications and mechanical integrity tests submitted by operators and reviewed by permitting authorities. Other changes and adjustments relate to reduced activities associated with the Florida Class I Rule and the 1999 Class V Rule, addition of burden associated with the 2010 Class VI Rule, granting of primacy to two Tribes, and burden reduction associated with electronic reporting via the National UIC database. 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**

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Dated: August 15, 2011. Ronald W. Bergman, Acting Director, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[ER–FRL–8999–6]**

**Environmental Impacts Statements; Notice of Availability** 

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information (202)
564–1399 or http://www.epa.gov/ compliance/nepa/. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact

Statements Filed 08/08/2011 Through 08/12/2011 Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

Notice

In accordance with Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, EPA is required to make its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies public. Historically, EPA met this mandate by publishing weekly notices of availability of EPA comments, which includes a brief summary of EPA’s comment letters, in the Federal Register . Since February 2008, EPA has included its comment letters on EISs on its Web site
at: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/ nepa/eisdata.html. Including the entire EIS comment letters on the Web site satisfies the Section 309(a) requirement to make EPA’s comments on EISs available to the public. Accordingly, on March 31, 2010, EPA discontinued the publication of the notice of availability of EPA comments in the Federal Register

. EIS No. 20110259, Draft EIS, FHWA, FL, Crosstown Parkway Extension Project, New Bridge Crossing of the North Fork St. Lucie River Crosstown Parkway from Manth Lane to U.S. 1, St. Lucie County, FL, Comment Period Ends: 10/03/2011, Contact: Cathy Kendall 850–553–2225. EIS No. 20110260, Draft EIS, NPS, FL,

Biscayne National Park, General Management Plan, Implementation, Miami-Dade County, FL, Comment Period Ends: 10/17/2011, Contact: Morgan Elmer 303–969–2317. EIS No. 20110261, Final EIS, USFS, NV,

Mountain City, Ruby Mountains, and Jarbidge Ranger Districts, Combined Travel Management Project, Implementation, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Elko and White Pine Counties, NV, Review Period Ends: 10/03/2011, Contact: James Winfrey
775–355–5308. EIS No. 20110262, Draft EIS, NPS, FL,

Canaveral National Seashore Project, General Management Plan, Implementation, Brevard and Volusia Counties, FL, Comment Period Ends: 10/17/2011, Contact: Chris Church
303–969–2276. EIS No. 20110263, Draft EIS, USACE,

CA, Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project, To Serve as a Proof of Concept for the Restoration of Shallow Water Habitat that Currently Support Fish and Wildlife Dependent Upon the Salton Sea, within the southern portion of the Salton Sea, Imperial County, CA, Comment Period Ends: 10/17/2011, Contact: Lanika Cervants 760–602–4838. EIS No. 20110264, Final EIS, FHWA,

MT, Russell Street/South 3rd Street Reconstruction Project, To Address Current and Projected Safety and Operational needs, Funding and U.S. Army COE Section 404 Permit, City of Missoula, Missoula County, MT, Review Period Ends: 09/20/2011, Contact: Brian Hasselbach 406–449–
5302. EIS No. 20110265, Draft EIS, ARS, ID,

U.S. Sheep Experiment Station Grazing and Associated Activities Project 2010, To Develop Integrated Methods for Increasing Production Efficiency of Sheep, Dubois, ID, Comment Period Ends: 10/03/2011, Contact: Sue Wingate 603–569–3114. EIS No. 20110266, Final EIS, BR, CA,

Nimbus Hatchery Fish Passage Project, To Create and Maintain a Reliable System for Collecting Adult Fish to Allow Reclamation, Rancho Cordova, Gold River, CA, Review Period Ends: 09/19/2011, Contact: Dave Robinson 916–989–7179. EIS No. 20110267, Final EIS, USFS, CA,

Keddie Ridge Hazardous Fuels