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2012. 

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Dated: September 28, 2012. 

Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., 

Deputy Secretary. 

[FR Doc. 2012–24606 Filed 10–4–12; 8:45 am] 

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

[FRL–9738–8] 

Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and 

Equivalent Methods: Designation of 

Three New Equivalent Methods 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency. 

ACTION: Notice of the designation of 

three new equivalent methods for 

monitoring ambient air quality. 

SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that 

the Environmental Protection Agency 

(EPA) has designated, three new 

equivalent methods, one for measuring 

concentrations of PM2.5, one for 

measuring concentrations of PM10, and 

one for measuring concentrations of 

PM10–2.5 in the ambient air. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Robert Vanderpool, Human Exposure 

and Atmospheric Sciences Division 

(MD–D205–03), National Exposure 

Research Laboratory, U.S. EPA, 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 

27711. Email: 

Vanderpool.Robert@epa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In 

accordance with regulations at 40 CFR 

part 53, the EPA evaluates various 

methods for monitoring the 

concentrations of those ambient air 

pollutants for which EPA has 

established National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards (NAAQSs) as set 

forth in 40 CFR part 50. Monitoring 

methods that are determined to meet 

specific requirements for adequacy are 

designated by the EPA as either 

reference methods or equivalent 

methods (as applicable), thereby 

permitting their use under 40 CFR part 

58 by States and other agencies for 

determining compliance with the 

NAAQSs. 

The EPA hereby announces the 

designation of three new equivalent 

methods, one for measuring 

concentrations of PM2.5, one for 

measuring concentrations of PM10, and 

one for measuring concentrations of 

PM10–2.5 in the ambient air. These 

designations are made under the 

provisions of 40 CFR Part 53, as 

amended on August 31, 2011 (76 FR 

54326–54341). 

The new equivalent methods are 

automated monitoring methods utilizing 

a measurement principle based on 

sample collection by filtration and 

analysis by beta radiation attenuation. 

The newly designated equivalent 

methods are identified as follows: 

EQPM–0912–204, ‘‘Teledyne Model 

602 BetaPLUS Particle Measurement 

System’’ and ‘‘SWAM 5a Dual Channel 

Monitor’’ configured for 1-hour 

measurements of PM2.5 by beta 

attenuation, on either a single (Line A 

or B) or both sampling lines (Line A and 

B) simultaneously, using 47 mm glass 

fiber filters, at a sample flow set to 16.67 

liters/min and software version 05– 

02.07.63 or later and with an inlet 

system comprised of a PM10 preimpactor inlet (based on European PM10

inlet design) combined with a BGI 

VSCCTM PM2.5 cyclone separator. 

Operated in accordance with the 

Teledyne Model 602 BetaPLUS Particle 

Measurement System Operation 

Manual. 

EQPM–0912–205, ‘‘Teledyne Model 

602 BetaPLUS Particle Measurement 

System’’ and ‘‘SWAM 5a Dual Channel 

Monitor’’ configured for 1-hour 

measurements of PM10 by beta 

attenuation on a single sampling line 

(Line A or B, but not both together), 

with the standard, louvered US EPA 

PM10 size selective inlet specified in 40 

CFR part 50 Appendix L, using 47 mm 

glass fiber filters, at a sample flow set to 

16.67 liters/min and software version 

05–02.07.63 or later. Operated in 

accordance with the Teledyne Model 

602 BetaPLUS Particle Measurement 

System Operation Manual.’’ 

EQPM–0912–206, ‘‘Teledyne Model 

602 BetaPLUS Particle Measurement 

System’’ and ‘‘SWAM 5a Dual Channel 

Monitor’’ configured for 1-hour 

measurements of PM10 and PM2.5 by 

beta attenuation, with the standard, 

louvered US EPA PM10 size selective 

inlet specified in 40 CFR part 50 

Appendix L on one channel (Line A or 

B) and with an inlet system comprised 

of a PM10 pre-impactor inlet (based on 

European PM10 inlet design) combined 

with a BGI VSCCTM PM2.5 cyclone 

separator on the second channel (Line A 

or B, but always with PM10 on the 

opposite Line). The PM10–2.5 mass 

measurement is performed using the 

resultant subtraction of PM10 minus 

PM2.5. Operated in accordance with the 

Teledyne Model 602 BetaPLUS Particle 

Measurement System Operation 

Manual. 

Applications for the equivalent 

method determinations for these 

candidate methods were received by the 

EPA Office of Research and 

Development on April 16, 2012. The 

monitors are commercially available 

from the applicant, Teledyne Advanced 

Pollution Instrumentation, 9480 Carroll 

Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92121. 

Test monitors representative of these 

methods have been tested in accordance 

with the applicable test procedures 

specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended 

on August 31, 2011. After reviewing the 

results of those tests and other 

information submitted in the 

applications, EPA has determined, in 

accordance with Part 53, that these 

methods should be designated as 

equivalent methods. The information in 

the applications will be kept on file, 

either at EPA’s National Exposure 

Research Laboratory, Research Triangle 

Park, North Carolina 27711 or in an 

approved archive storage facility, and 

will be available for inspection (with 

advance notice) to the extent consistent 

with 40 CFR part 2 (EPA’s regulations 

implementing the Freedom of 

Information Act). 

As designated equivalent methods, 

these methods are acceptable for use by 

states and other air monitoring agencies 

under the requirements of 40 CFR part 

58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. 

For such purposes, the methods must be 

used in strict accordance with the 

operation or instruction manuals 


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associated with the methods and subject 

to any specifications and limitations 

(e.g., configuration or operational 

settings) specified in the applicable 

designated descriptions (see the 

identification of the methods above). 

Use of the methods also should be in 

general accordance with the guidance 

and recommendations of applicable 

sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance 

Handbook for Air Pollution 

Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ 

600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance 

Handbook for Air Pollution 

Measurement Systems, Volume II, 

Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 

Program’’ EPA–454/B–08–003, 

December, 2008. Provisions concerning 

modification of such methods by users 

are specified under Section 2.8 

(Modifications of Methods by Users) of 

Appendix C to 40 CFR part 58. 

Consistent or repeated noncompliance 

should be reported to: Director, Human 

Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences 

Division (MD–E205–01), National 

Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency, 

Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 

27711. 

Designation of these new equivalent 

methods is intended to assist the States 

in establishing and operating their air 

quality surveillance systems under 40 

CFR part 58. Questions concerning the 

commercial availability or technical 

aspects of the methods should be 

directed to the applicant. 

Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, 

Director, National Exposure Research 

Laboratory. 

[FR Doc. 2012–24638 Filed 10–4–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

[ER–FRL–9005–4] 

Environmental Impacts Statements; 

Notice of Availability 

Responsible Agency: Office of Federal 

Activities, General Information (202) 

564–7146 or http://www.epa.gov/ 

compliance/nepa/. 

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact 

Statements 

Filed 09/24/2012 through 09/28/2012 

Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9 

Notice 

Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act 

requires that EPA make public its 

comments on EISs issued by other 

Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters 

on EISs are available at: http:// 

www.epa.gov/compliance/nepa/ 

eisdata.html. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Starting 

October 1, 2012, EPA will not accept 

paper copies or CDs of EISs for filing 

purposes; all submissions on or after 

October 1, 2012 must be made through 

e-NEPA. 

While this system eliminates the need 

to submit paper or CD copies to EPA to 

meet filing requirements, electronic 

submission does not change 

requirements for distribution of EISs for 

public review and comment. To begin 

using e-NEPA, you must first register 

with EPA’s electronic reporting site— 

https://cdx.epa.gov/epa_home.asp. 

EIS No. 20120309, Draft EIS, USACE, 

CA, SunCreek Specific Plan Project, 

Development of Plan Area for 

Mixed Uses, Sacramento County, 

CA, Comment Period Ends: 11/19/ 

2012, Contact: Lisa Gibson 916– 

557–5288. 

EIS No. 20120310, Final EIS, BLM, UT, 

Sigurd to Red Butte No. 2 345kV 

Transmission Project, Issuance of 

Right-of-Way Grant by BLM and 

Special-Use-Permit by AFS, Sevier, 

Millard, Iron, Beaver, and 

Washington Counties, UT, Review 

Period Ends: 11/05/2012, Contact: 

Tamara Gertsch 307–775–6115. 

EIS No. 20120311, Draft Supplement, 

FHWA, WA, I–90 Snoqualmie Pass 

East, Avalanche Structures, Kittitas 

County, WA, Comment Period 

Ends: 11/19/2012, Contact: Liana 

Liu 360–753–9553. 

EIS No. 20120312, Final EIS, USFS, NV, 

Geothermal Leasing on the 

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, 

To Facilitate the Development and 

Production of Geothermal Energy, 

Ely, Austin, Tonopah and 

Bridgeport Ranger Districts, NV, 

Review Period Ends: 11/05/2012, 

Contact: Keith Whaley 760–932– 

7070. 

EIS No. 20120313, Final EIS, FHWA, 

WA, Cattle Point Road Realignment 

Project, To Maintain Vehicular, 

Bicycle, and Pedestrian Road 

Access, San Juan Island National 

Historical Park and Cattle Point 

Natural Resources Conservation 

Area, San Juan County, WA, Review 

Period Ends: 11/05/2012, Contact: 

Jerald Weaver 360–378–2223. 

EIS No. 20120314, Draft EIS, WAPA, 

WY, Hermosa West Wind Energy 

Project, To Approve or Deny an 

Interconnection Request, Albany 

County, WY, Comment Period 

Ends: 11/19/2012, Contact: Mark 

Wieringa 720–962–7448. 

EIS No. 20120315, Draft EIS, TVA, TN, 

Dam Safety Modifications at 

Cherokee, Fort Loudoun, Tellico, 

and Watts Bar Dams, Grainger, 

Jefferson, Loudoun, Rhea, and 

Meigs Counties, TN, Comment 

Period Ends: 11/19/2012, Contact: 

Charles R. Nicholson 865–632– 

3582. 

EIS No. 20120316, Draft EIS, NIH, MD, 

National Institutes of Health 

Animal Center Draft Master Plan, 

Montgomery County, MD, Comment 

Period Ends: 12/04/2012, Contact: 

Valerie Nottingham 301–496–7775. 

Amended Notices 

EIS No. 20120238, Draft EIS, GSA, NY, 

Public Sale of Plum Island Animal 

Disease Center, Long Island Sound, 

Suffolk County, NY, Comment 

Period Ends: 10/26/2012, Contact: 

John Dugan 617–565–5700. 

Revision to FR Notice Published 07/ 

20/2012; Extending Comment Period 

from 09/20/2012 to 10/26/2012. 

Dated: October 2, 2012. 

Cliff Rader, 

Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office 

of Federal Activities. 

[FR Doc. 2012–24630 Filed 10–4–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE 

CORPORATION 

Agency Information Collection 

Activities: Submission for OMB 

Review; Comment Request 

AGENCY: Federal Deposit Insurance 

Corporation (FDIC). 

ACTION: Notice and request for comment. 

SUMMARY: In accordance with 

requirements of the Paperwork 

Reduction Act of 1995 (‘‘PRA’’), 44 

U.S.C. 3501 et seq., the FDIC may not 

conduct or sponsor, and the respondent 

is not required to respond to, an 

information collection unless it displays 

a currently valid Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB) control number. The 

FDIC, as part of its continuing effort to 

reduce paperwork and respondent 

burden, invites the general public and 

other Federal agencies to take this 

opportunity to comment on the renewal 

of two existing information collections, 

as required by the PRA. On July 30, 

2012 (77 FR 44617), the FDIC solicited 

public comment for a 60-day period on 

renewal of the following information 

collections: Activities and Investments 

of Insured State Banks (OMB No. 3064– 

0111) and Privacy of Consumer 

Financial Information (OMB No. 3064– 

0136). No comments were received. 

Therefore, the FDIC hereby gives notice 


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