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(2) Data, findings, and conclusions—both pos itive and negative—fr om the three SMS pilot studies need to be made availa ble in the docket so these findings and conclusions can inform the industry’s revi ew of the costs, benefits and potential issues arising from the implem entation of the Proposed Rule.

(3) The Proposed Rule needs to be reviewed in conjunction with key guidance documents, especially the revised version of FAA Adviso ry Circular 150/5200-37. These documents, which are mentioned expli citly in the FAA’s discussion of the Proposed Rule will describe the standar d means of compliance with the Proposed Rule and are needed to understand the scope and scale of airport SMS requirements.
(4) Additional time will be needed for technical analyses by commenters, including analyses of the costs and benefitsof phased SMS implementation, an implementation approach on which the FAA hasspecifically requested comments.
To date, FAA has neither acknowledged these re quests for information nor provided additional information or data needed by commenters to conduct the technical analyses the FAA has explicitly requested in the NPRM cited in Item 4 above.
The Proposed Rule would result in some of the most significant changes in 14 CFR Part 139 airport certification re quirements in over a decade. Acco rdingly, ACI-NA strongly believes that airport operators and other concerned parties sh ould have a reasonable opportunity to prepare informed, data driven comments regarding th e Proposed Rule. By not providing commenters with necessary data and information regardi ng the Proposed Rule, we believe that the FAA deprives the public of this reasonable opportunityand, thus, that the final comments will not be as informed or as insightful as they could be.
Consequently, we respectfully request that the FAA further extend the public comment period for the Proposed Rule until thirty days after the information requested in our November 19, 2010 letter—and summarized above—is provided in the docket. Pl ease note that other federal agencies—including the Department of Trans portation—have granted second or even third extensions in comment periods when circumstances have warranted them. (See references listed in Exhibit A, attached hereto.) In the interest of “getting SMS right”, we urge you to consider this additional extension request.

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ACI-NA appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Proposed Rule and—in collaboration with our members—looks forward to providing th e FAA with meaningful comments regarding the Proposed Rule.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

Christopher Oswald Vice President, Safety & Technical Operations

Attachments ( 7 )
cc: Ms. Catherine M. Lang, Acting Associ ate Administrator for Airports, FAA ( catherine.m.lang@faa.gov ) Mr. Michael O’Donnell, Manager, FAA O ffice of Airports Safety & Standards ( michael.o’donnell@faa.gov ) Ms. Keri Spencer, FAA Office of Airports Safety & Standards ( keri.spencer@faa.gov )

## Exhibit A
Please find attached the most relevant comment period extensions. Below is a brief description of each:

• Attachment 1 is a second extension by the DOT research and special programs administration. The second extension was gr anted twice because of petitions and the desire to allow more affected parties to comment

• Attachment 2 is a second extension by the Department of the Interior, fish and wildlife service. The first extension was granted becau se of difficulty in obtaining the plan that was the subject of the comment period. The s econd extension is due to the addition of an additional aspect to the plan.

• Attachment 3 is a second extension by th e Department of Interior National Parks service. An assessment related to the ru le became available, resulting in a second extension of the comment period.

• Attachment 4 is a third extension by the Environmental Protection Agency. Certain documents were left off of the original docket, so the agency grante d a third ex tension of the public comment period.

• Attachment 5 is a second extension by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Treasury. The second extensi on was granted due to a related rule and the desire for comments to reflect the interaction between the related rules.

• Attachment 6 is a third extension by the De partment of the Interior, National Park Service. There is no stated reason for the th ird extension of the pub lic comment period.

• Attachment 7 is a second extension by the Environmental Protection Agency. There is no stated reason for the second extens ion of the public comment period.
Upon review of these extensions, there appears to be a trend in agencies granting multiple extensions in situations where information wa s not yet released or not made sufficiently available to the public. As we discuss in the body of our request, the FAA’s failure to provide sufficient access to necessary materials and to disclose availa ble material relevant to the Proposed Rule justify an additional extension of the comment period.

### 28965 Federal Register / Vol. 64, No. 103 / Friday, May 28, 1999 / Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Research and Special Programs Administration
49 CFR Part 107, 171, 172, 173, 177, 178 and 180

[Docket No. RSPA–98–3684(HM–220)]

RIN 2137–AA92 Hazardous Materials: Requirements for DOT Specification Cylinders; Second Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY : Research and Special Programs Administration (RSPA), DOT.
ACTION : Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

SUMMARY : RSPA is extending the closing date for filing comments to a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published under Docket HM–220 from May 28 to September 30, 1999. RSPA is taking this action in response to petitions filed by the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI), the Compressed Gas Association, Inc. (CGA) and Airgas, Inc. The petitioners requested that RSPA provide additional time to allow shippers, the gas and cylinder industries, and other interested parties sufficient time to review and address the proposed changes.
DATES : Comments must be received on or before September 30, 1999.
ADDRESSES : Submit comments to the Dockets Management System, U.S. Department of Transportation, PL 401, 400 Seventh St., SW, Washington, DC 20590–0001. Comments should identify the docket number, RSPA 98–3684(HM– 220), and should be submitted in two copies. Persons wishing to receive confirmation of receipt of theircomments should include a selfaddressed stamped postcard. Comments may also be submitted to the docket electronically by logging onto the Docket Management System website at http://dms.dot.gov. Click on ‘‘Help & Information’’ to obtain instructions for filing the document electronically. In every case, the comment should refer to the Docket number ‘‘3684’’.

The Dockets Management System is located on the Plaza Level of the Nassif Building, at the above address. Public dockets may be reviewed at the address above between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. In addition, the NPRM and all comments can be reviewed on the internet by accessing the Hazmat Safety Homepage at ‘‘http:/ /hazmat.dot.gov.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Cheryl Freeman, telephone number (202) 366–4545, Office of Hazardous Materials Technology, or Hattie Mitchell, telephone number (202) 366– 8553, Office of Hazardous Materials Standards, Research and Special Programs Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, DC 20590–0001.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : On October 30, 1998, RSPA published an NPRM in the Federal Register under Docket HM–220 (63 FR 58460). RSPA proposes in the NPRM to amend certain requirements in the Hazardous Materials Regulations to establish four new DOT cylinder specifications and to revise the requirements for maintenance, requalification, repair and use of DOT specification cylinders. In addition, RSPA held three public meetings to discuss the proposals on December 8, 1998 (63 FR 58460; October 30, 1998), January 28, 1999 (63 FR 72224; December 31, 1998) and April 13–15, 1999 (64 FR 9114; February 24, 1999). Also the December 31 notice provided for a 120-day extension of the comment period from January 28 to May 28.

The NPGA, the ARI, and the CGA petitioned RSPA for another extension of at least 120 days from the May 28 deadline. Airgas Inc. petitioned for a 90- day extension. The petitioners stated that this second extension would allow affected persons more time to provide substantive comments to the proposed changes. Many commenters attending the April public meeting also stated that they would need more time to submit their comments. RSPA agrees that additional time should be provided and is hereby extending the closing date from May 28 to September 30, 1999.

Issued in Washington, DC, on May 24, 1999. Alan I. Roberts, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety. [FR Doc. 99–13643 Filed 5–27–99; 8:45 am]

BILLING CODE 4910–60–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

50 CFR Parts 223 and 224
[Docket No. 990520140–9140–01; I.D. 041699A] Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat: Petition To List Eleven New Species Including One New Genus of Bryozoans From Capron Shoal, Florida, as Threatened or Endangered Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA)

AGENCY : National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Commerce.
ACTION : Notification of 90-day petition finding.

SUMMARY : NMFS received on February 11, 1999, a petition to list eleven new species (including one new genus, Cymulopora) of bryozoans as threatened or endangered under the ESA. The following are the new species: Alcyonidium capronae

, Membranipora triangularis

, Disporella plumosa

, Cymulopora uniserialis

, Cribilaria parva , Reginella repangulata

, Hippothoa balanophila

, Phylactella ais

, Trematooecia psammophila

, Cleidochasma angustum, and Drepanophora torquata , hereafter referred to as ‘‘Capron shoal bryozoans.’’ NMFS finds that the petition does not present substantial scientific or commercial information to warrant the petitioned action, per 50 CFR 424.14.
DATES : This petition finding was made on May 18, 1999.
ADDRESSES : Copies of the petition may be obtained from NMFS, Protected Resources Division, 9721 Executive Center Drive N., St. Petersburg, FL 33702; or from NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The petition finding and supporting data are available for public inspection by appointment during normal business hours at the above addresses.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Eric Hawk, NMFS, Protected Resources Division, (727)570–5312, or Marta Nammack, NMFS, Office of Protected Resources, (301) 713–1401.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background

Section 4(b)(3) of the ESA contains provisions concerning petitions from interested persons requesting the


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Dated: June 28, 2002. Monica Farris, Senior Permit Biologist, Branch of Permits, Division of Management Authority. [FR Doc. 02

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Fish and Wildlife Service

Second Extension of the Comment Period for the Draft Recovery Plan for Coastal Plants of the Northern San Francisco Peninsula

AGENCY : Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION : Second extension of comment period.

SUMMARY : We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce a second extension of the comment period for public review of the Draft Recovery Plan for Coastal Plants of the Northern San Francisco Peninsula for an additional 60 days. The first extended comment period closed on May 6, 2002. We are extending the comment period for a second time in response to a specific request from the National Park Service, Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA), to allow additional time for public review of this draft recovery plan that includes the endangered San Francisco lessingia ( Lessingia germanorum; lessingia) and the Raven ’ s manzanita ( Arctostaphylos hookeri ssp. ravenii; manzanita). The portion of the plan dealing with the manzanita is a revision of the 1984 Raven ’ s Manzanita Recovery Plan. Additional species of concern that will benefit from recovery actions taken for these plants are also discussed in the draft recovery plan. The draft plan includes recovery criteria and measures for the lessingia and manzanita.

DATES : Comments on the draft recovery plan must be received on or before September 9, 2002.
ADDRESSES : Copies of the draft recovery plan are available for inspection, by appointment, during normal business hours at the following location: Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, 2800 Cottage Way, W

– 2605, Sacramento, California (telephone 916

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– 6600). Requests for copies of the draft recovery plan and written comments and materials regarding this plan should be addressed to Wayne S. White, Field Supervisor, Ecological Services, at the above Sacramento address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Chris Nagano or Kyle Merriam, Endangered Species Division, at the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Background

The comment period for the public review of the Draft Recovery Plan for Coastal Plants of the Northern San Francisco Peninsula has previously been extended for 60 days to address public concern that the plan had been difficult to obtain as a result of the government-wide restriction of internet access. This extended comment period closed on May 6, 2002. On April 19, 2002, we received a request from the GGNRA, to extend the comment period for an additional 60 days. GGNRA asserted they required additional time to review the plan due to its complexity, and to the relevance of the plan to activities within the GGNRA. Based on this request, we determined to extend the comment period a second time for public review of the draft recovery plan.

Recovery of endangered or threatened animals and plants is a primary goal of our endangered species program. A species is considered recovered when the species ’ ecosystem is restored and/ or threats to the species are removed so that self-sustaining and self-regulating populations of the species can be supported as persistent members of native biotic communities. Recovery plans describe actions considered necessary for conservation of the species, establish recovery criteria for downlisting or delisting species, and estimate time and cost for implementing the measures needed for recovery.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended in 1988 (Act) (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ), requires the development of recovery plans for listed species unless such a plan would not promote the conservation of a particular species. Section 4(f) of the Act requires that public notice and an opportunity for public review and comment be provided during recovery plan development. We will consider all information presented during the public comment period prior to approval of each new or revised recovery plan. Substantive technical comments may result in changes to the plan. Substantive comments regarding recovery plan implementation may not necessarily result in changes to the recovery plan, but will be forwarded to appropriate Federal or other entities so that they can take these comments into account during the course of implementing recovery actions.

The lessingia and manzanita are restricted to the San Francisco peninsula in San Francisco County, California. The lessingia, an annual herb in the aster family, is restricted to coastal sand deposits. The manzanita, a rare evergreen creeping shrub in the heath family, was historically restricted to a few scattered serpentine outcrops. Habitat loss, adverse alteration of ecological processes, and the invasion of non-native plant species threatens the lessingia. The manzanita has also been threatened by habitat loss, and the primary current threats include the invasion of non-native vegetation and fungal pathogens. The draft recovery plan also makes reference to several other federally listed species which are ecologically associated with the lessingia and manzanita, but which are treated comprehensively in other recovery plans. These species are the beach layia ( Layia carnosa ), the Presidio clarkia ( Clarkia franciscana ), the Marin dwarf-flax ( Hesperolinon congestum ), the Myrtle ’ s silverspot butterfly ( Speyeria zerene myrtleae ), and the bay checkerspot butterfly ( Euphydryas editha bayensis ). In addition, 16 plant species of concern and 17 plant species of local or regional conservation significance are considered in this recovery plan.

The draft recovery plan stresses reestablishing dynamic persistent populations of the lessingia and manzanita within plant communities which have been restored to as ‘‘ selfsustaining ’’ as possible within urban wildland reserves. Specific recovery actions for the lessingia focus on the restoration and management of large dynamic mosaics of coastal dune areas supporting shifting populations within the species ’ narrow historic range. Recovery of the manzanita may include, but may not be limited to, the strategy of the 1984 Raven ’ s Manzanita Recovery Plan, which emphasized the stabilization of the single remaining genetic individual. The draft plan also recommends re-establishing multiple sexually reproducing populations of manzanita in association with its historically associated species of local serpentine outcrops. The objectives of this recovery plan are to delist the lessingia and to downlist the manzanita through implementation of a variety of recovery measures including (1) protection and restoration of a series of ecological reserves (often with mixed recreational and conservation park land uses); (2) promotion of population increases of the lessingia and manzanita within these sites, or reintroduction of them to restored sites; (3) management of protected sites, especially the extensive eradication or suppression of invasive dominant non-native vegetation; (4) research; and (5) public participation, outreach, and education.


### 45533 Federal Register / Vol. 67, No. 131 / Tuesday, July 9, 2002 / Notices

Authority

The authority for this action is section 4(f) of the Endangered Species Act, 16 U.S.C. 1533(f). Steve Thompson, Manager, California/Nevada Operations Office, Region 1, Fish and Wildlife Service. [FR Doc. 02

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AGENCY : Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
ACTION : Notice of public meeting.

SUMMARY : In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (RAC), will meet as indicated below.

DATES : The Eastern Washington Resource Advisory Council (EWRAC) will meet on July 22, 2002, at the Spokane District Office, Bureau of Land Management, 1103 North Fancher Road, Spokane, Washington, 99212

– 1275.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kathy Helm, Bureau of Land Management, Spokane District Office, 1103 N. Fancher Road, Spokane, Washington, 99212, or call (509) 536

– 1200.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : The meeting will start at 8 a.m. and adjourn about 3 p.m. Topics on the meeting agenda include: Proposed land exchange Status of Juniper Dunes access Cooperative Watershed Management Future RAC meeting dates.

The entire meeting is open to the public. Information to be distributed to Council members is requested in written format 10 days prior to the Council meeting date. Public comment is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Dated: June 17, 2002. Karen Slater, Group Manager, Intergovernmental Affairs, Bureau of Land Management. [FR Doc. 02

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National Park Service
National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations

Nominations for the following properties being considered for listing in the National Register were received by the National Park Service before June 22, 2002. Pursuant to § 60.13 of 36 CFR Part 60 written comments concerning the significance of these properties under the National Register criteria for evaluation may be forwarded by United States Postal Service, to the National Register Historic Places, National Park Service, 1849 C St., NW., NC400, Washington, DC 20240; by all other carriers, National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 800 N. Capitol St., NW., Suite 400, Washington DC 20002; or by fax, 202

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– 1836. Written or faxed comments should be submitted by July 24, 2002.
Patrick W. Andrus, Acting Keeper of the National Register of Historic Places.

ALASKA Matanuska-Susitna Borough-Census Area Talkeetna Airstrip, Roughly fron First St. S

down D St. to the Susitna R., Talkeetna, 02000814
MICHIGAN Kent County Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant, 1430

Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, 02000815

MISSOURI Buchanan County Dewey Avenue

—West Rosine Historic

District, (St. Joseph MPS) Roughly bound by Prospect Ave., Auguste St., Dewey Avenue and West Rosine St., St. Joseph, 02000816 Krug Park Place Historic District, (St. Joseph

MPS (AD)), Roughly bounded by St. Joseph Ave., Myrtle St., Clark St., and Magnolia Ave., St. Joseph, 02000817 Patee Town Historic District, (St. Joseph

MPS), Roughly bounded by Penn St., S. 11th St., Lafayette St. and S. 15th St., St. Joseph, 02000818

NEVADA Clark County LDS Moapa Stake Office Building, 161 W.

Virginia St., Overton, 02000819 Lincoln County 1938 Lincoln County Courthouse, 1 Main St.,

Pioche, 02000820

NEW YORK Columbia County
St. Peter ’ s Presbyterian Church and

Spencertown Cemetery, Cty. Rte. 7, at NY 203, Spencertown, 02000821 Monroe County United Congregational Church of

Irondequoit, 644 Titus Ave., Rochester, 02000822
OREGON Benton County College Hill West Historic District, Roughly

bounded by NW Johnson, Polk, Arnold and 36th, Corvallis, 02000827 Josephine County Golden Historic District, 3482 Coyote Creek

Rd., Wolf Creek, 02000825 Multnomah County Balfour

— Gutherie Building, 733 SW Oak St.,

Portland, 02000824 Cobbs, Frank J. and Maude Louise, Estate,

2424 SW Montgomery Dr., Portland, 02000826
TENNESSEE Davidson County Pearl High School, 613 17th Ave. N,

Nashville, 02000828

TEXAS Cherokee County Perkins, James I. and Myrta Blake, House,

303 E. 5th St., Rusk, 02000823

VERMONT Rutland County Aldrichville Mill Village Historic

Archeological District, Green Mountain National Forest, Wallingford, 02000829 A request for REMOVAL has been made for the following resources:

TENNESSEE Loudon County Lenoir Cotton Mill, Depot St. Lenoir City,

75001767 Rutherford County
Brown ’ s Mill, SE of Lascassas on Brown ’ s

Mill Rd., Lascassas vicinity, 78002628 Crichlow Grammar School and Cox., E.C.,

Memorial Gym, 400 N. Maple St. And 105 Olive St., Murfreesboro, 92001685 [FR Doc. 02

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National Park Service Notice of Inventory Completion for Native American Human Remains and Associated Funerary Objects in the Control of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Atlanta, GA, and in the Possession of the Antonio J. Waring Archaeological Laboratory, State University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA

AGENCY : National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION : Notice.


### 23706 Federal Register / Vol. 63, No. 83 / Thursday, April 30, 1998 / Proposed Rules

time no vessel shall be allowed to enter this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

(5) From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on July 6, 1998, the center 300 feet of the Savannah River channel from the Talmadge Bridge to the entrance of Bloody Point Range. Vessels that cannot safely navigate outside of this safety zone and desire to depart the port of Savannah on July 6, 1998, would be required to begin the outbound transit in sufficient time to clear the Savannah Riverfront area prior to 9 a.m. Vessels that cannot safely navigate outside of this safety zone and desire to enter the port of Savannah on July 6, 1998, would be required to clear the Savannah Riverfront area prior to 9 a.m. If unable to clear the Savannah Riverfront area by 9 a.m., these vessels would be required to start the inbound transit after 5 p.m. The Captain of the Port will allow vessel traffic to resume outbound transits utilizing the entire navigational channel when the last tall ship in the parade clears longitude 080–51W. Vessels using the ICW will not be allowed to cross the Savannah River at the junction of the Fields Cut once the parade approaches within one (1) nautical mile of this area. Vessels will be allowed to resume transiting the ICW once the last tall ship in the parade clears the Savannah River and Fields Cut junction.

(6) From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on July 6, 1998, an area bounded by 32–00.19N, 080–44.07W, 31–59.35N, 080–43.08W, 32–00.59N, 080–41.32W, and 32– 01.43N, 080–42.28W. During this time no vessel shall be allowed to enter this safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port.

Note: The regulations specified in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(6) apply only within the navigable waters of the United States. In the waters within the offshore staging area and pre-race staging area that are outside the navigable waters of the United States, the following nonobligatory guidelines apply.

(i) All unaffiliated Americas’ Sail vessels should remain clear of the staging area and pre-race staging area and avoid interfering with any Americas’ Sail participant or Coast Guard vessel. Interference with anchoring or race activities may constitute a safety hazard warranting cancellation or termination of all or part of the Americas’ Sail activities by the Captain of the Port.

(ii) Any unauthorized entry into these zones by unaffiliated vessels constitutes a risk to the safety of marine traffic. Such entry will constitute a factor to be considered in determining whether a person has operated a vessel in a negligent manner in violation of 46 U.S.C. 2302.

(b) Regulations. In accordance with the general regulations in Section 165.23 of this part, entry into these safety zones is subject to the following requirements:

(1) These safety zones are closed to all non-participating vessels, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port or a representative of the Captain of the Port.

(2) The ‘‘representative of the Captain of the Port’’ is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Savannah, GA, to act on his behalf. The representative of the Captain of the Port will be aboard either a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel.

(3) Non-participating vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone shall contact the Captain of the Port or his representative to obtain permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone shall comply with all directions given them by the Captain of the Port or his representative.

(4) The Captain of the Port may be contacted by telephone via the Command Duty Officer at (912) 652– 4353. Vessels assisting in the enforcement of the safety zone may be contacted on VHF–FM channels 16. Vessel operators may determine the restrictions in effect for the safety zone by coming alongside a Coast Guard vessel patrolling the perimeter of the safety zone.

(5) The Captain of the Port Savannah will issue a Marine Safety Information Broadcast Notice to Mariners to notify the maritime community of the safety zones and restrictions imposed.

(c) Dates. This section is effective at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on July 2, 1998, and terminates at 5 p.m. EDT on July 6, 1998, unless sooner terminated by the Captain of the Port.

Dated: April 15, 1998. R.E. Seebald, Commander, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Savannah, Georgia. [FR Doc. 98–11230 Filed 4–29–98; 8:45 am]

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National Park Service

36 CFR Part 13
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska; Commercial Fishing Regulations and Environmental Assessment

AGENCIES : National Park Service, Interior.

ACTION : Availability of Commercial Fishing Environmental Assessment (EA) and public comment period extension for Proposed Rule and EA.

SUMMARY : The National Park Service (NPS) announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule concerning Glacier Bay National Park commercial fishing (62 FR 18547). The public comment period for the EA and proposed rule will end June 1, 1998. This is the second extension of the public comment period on the proposed rule.

This document also announces the dates and locations of open houses and public hearings to solicit comments on the proposed rule and EA which are listed in the under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, below.

DATES : Comments on the proposed rule and EA will be accepted through June 1, 1998. For dates of open houses and hearings, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

. ADDRESSES : Comments on the proposed rule and EA should be submitted to the: Superintendent, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 140, Gustavus, Alaska 99826. For locations of open houses and hearings, see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Copies of the environmental assessment and an executive summary are available by writing Glen Yankus, National Park Service, Alaska Support Office, 2525 Gambell St., Anchorage, AK 99503– 2838, or calling (907) 257–2645. A copy of the Executive Summary for the EA will be available on the park’s web site at http://www.nps.gov/glba in the management issues section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Open houses and public hearings are scheduled on the dates and at the time and locations indicated below:

Gustavus

.......... May 4

......... Gustavus Library

............................................................................ Gustavus School

............................................................................ 3:00–5:00 p.m. (open house). 7:00–10:00 p.m. Hoonah

............ May 5

......... Council Chambers

......................................................................... 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m. Pelican

............. May 7

......... Community Hall

.............................................................................. 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m. Elfin Cove

........ May 8

......... School Library

................................................................................ 4:00–6:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m.

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Juneau

............. May 11

....... Egan Room, Centennial Hall

......................................................... 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m. Sitka

................. May 12

....... Mausseau Room, Centennial

........................................................ 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m. Seattle

.............. May 14

....... Klondike Gold Rush, NHP Theater

................................................ 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 7:00–10:00 p.m.

The first 2 hours of each meeting will be an open house, discussion session. Representatives of the NPS will be available to answer questions and hear your comments in a more informal setting. The rest of the meeting will be a public hearing; a brief introduction by the hearing facilitator will be followed by public testimony on the plan.

The environmental assessment evaluates the proposed action and four alternatives for managing commercial fishing in the marine waters of the park.

The proposed action (Alternative One) would allow commercial fishing by qualified fishers in non-wilderness marine waters of Glacier Bay proper to continue for 15 years; commercial fishing in wilderness waters would end at the time the regulations go into effect. Commercial fishing would generally beauthorized to continue in nonwilderness waters outside Glacier Bay proper under a cooperative fisheries management plan developed by the NPS and State of Alaska.

Alternative Two-No Action—This alternative would enforce the existing statutory and regulatory prohibitions regarding commercial fishing activities within the marine waters of the park. Enforcement of NPS regulations would result in the immediate cessation of all commercial fisheries in all park waters with no opportunity to phase out fishing through limited exemptions.

Alternative Three—This alternative incorporates marine reserve concepts consistent with the park’s purposes. Specifically, this alternative would focus on protecting those species for which the park serves as an appropriate marine reserve (i.e., resident species) while allowing continued harvest of species that are subject to harvest outside park waters (i.e., transient species).

Alternative Four—This alternative would allow local individuals to continue commercial fishing throughout Glacier Bay National Park. This alternative would prohibit only those fisheries that cannot be sustained or that cause unacceptable habitat degradation.

Alternative Five—This alternative would implement a fisheries plan described in a NPS proposed regulations released in 1991. It would end all commercial fishing activities in the park after seven years, and until that timewould allow commercial fishing in nonwilderness waters by traditional methods. Dated: April 16, 1998. Paul R. Anderson,, Acting Regional Director, Alaska Region. [FR Doc. 98–11080 Filed 4–29–98; 8:45 am]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52 [Region II Docket No. NY25–2–173a, FRL– 5995–5] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York State Implementation Plan Revision

AGENCY : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION : Proposed rule.

SUMMARY : The EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision for ozone concerning the control of volatile organic compounds submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The SIP revision consists of amendments to the New York Code of Rules and Regulations, Part 230, ‘‘Gasoline Dispensing Sites and Transport Vehicles.’’ These revisions were submitted to comply with the gasoline vapor recovery provisions of the Clean Air Act. In the final rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving New York’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no relevant adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to that direct final rule no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. 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 rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this proposal. Any parties interested in commenting on this proposal should do so at this time. DATES : Comments must be received on or before June 1, 1998. ADDRESSES : All comments should be addressed to: Ronald J. Borsellino, Chief, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10007– 1866. Copies of the State submittal are available at the following addresses for inspection during normal business hours: Environmental Protection Agency,

Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10007– 1866. New York State Department of

Environmental Conservation, Division of Air Resources, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12233. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Kirk J. Wieber, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10278, (212) 637–4249. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : For additional information see the direct final rule which is published in the rules section of this Federal Register

.

Dated: March 30, 1998. William Muszynski, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 2. [FR Doc. 98–11382 Filed 4–29–98; 8:45 am]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52 [CA 034–0070; FRL–6006–7] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, South Coast Air Quality Management District State Implementation Plan Revisions

AGENCY : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION : Proposed rule.

SUMMARY : EPA is proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) which concern the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) and oxides of sulfur (SO X) emissions from petroleum refinery vacuum-producing devices or systems, including hot wells and accumulators.

The intended effect of proposing limited approval and limited disapproval of this rule is to regulate emissions of VOCs and SO X in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). EPA’s final action on this proposed rule will incorporate this rule into the federally approved SIP. EPA has evaluated the rule and is proposing a simultaneous limited approval and limited disapproval under provisions of the CAA regarding EPA

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B. What is the Agency ’ s Authority for Taking this Action?

Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA, as amended, directs that, after submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, the Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient are eligible for reregistration, before calling in product specific data on individual end-use products and either reregistering products or taking other ‘‘ appropriate regulatory action. ’’

Section 408(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), 21 U.S.C. 346a(q), requires EPA to review tolerances and exemptions for pesticide residues in effect as of August 2, 1996, to determine whether the tolerance or exemption meets the requirements of section 408(b)(2) or (c)(2) of FFDCA. List of Subjects

Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

Dated: November 16, 2006. Peter Caulkins, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6

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**– 3]**  **Pentachloronitrobenzene (PCNB) Reregistration Eligibility Decision;**  **Third Extension of Comment Period**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
**ACTION :**  Notice; extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  EPA issued a notice in the Federal Register of August 2, 2006, concerning the availability of the PCNB reregistration eligibility decision (RED) and the opening of the 60

– day public comment period on the RED. The original comment period was to close on October 2, 2006. The Agency subsequently issued a notice in the Federal Register of September 29, 2006, extending the comment period to November 1, 2006. The Agency issued a notice in the Federal Register of October 25, 2006, extending the comment period for a second time to December 4, 2006. The Agency is now extending the comment period for a third time, to January 8, 2006.
**DATES :**  Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA

–HQ

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– 0202 must be received on or before January 8, 2007.
**ADDRESSES :**  Follow the detailed instructions for submitting comments as provided in the **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION**  of the August 2, 2006 (71 FR 43746) (FRL

– 8066

– 6). In addition, comments may be submitted through the Federal Document Management System Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Jill Bloom, Special Review and Reregistration Division (7508P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460

– 0001; telephone number: (703) 308

– 8019; e-mail address: bloom.jill@epa.gov

. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me?

The Agency included in the notice a list of those who may be potentially affected by this action. If you have questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** 

. B. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

1. Submitting CBI . Do not submit this information to EPA through regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.

2. Tips for preparing your comments

. When submitting comments, remember to:

i. Identify the document by docket ID number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).

ii. Follow directions . The Agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. iii. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes.

iv. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used.

v. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at eour estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.

vi. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns and suggest alternatives.

vii. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats.

viii. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified.
C. How and to Whom Do I Submit Comments?

To submit comments, or access the official public docket, please follow the detailed instructions as provided in Unit I.B of the **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION**  of the August 2, 2006 Federal Register document. If you have questions, consult the person listed under **FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT** 

. II. What Action is EPA Taking?

This document extends the public comment period established in the Federal Register of August 2, 2006 (70 FR 43746) (FRL

– 8066

– 6) and later extended in the Federal Registers of September 29, 2006 (71 FR 57506) (FRL

– 8096

– 6) and October 25, 2006 (71 FR 62457) (FRL

– 8101

– 2). In the first notice, the Agency provided a 60

– day comment period for public input on the reregistration decision for PCNB, particularly on the benefits associated with certain minor uses of PCNB. This original comment period was to close on October 2, 2006. EPA then extended the comment period twice more, first until November 1, 2006, and then to December 4, 2006. The Agency is hereby extending the comment period for a third time to January 7, 2007.The Agency is providing this third extension to allow public comment on two Phase 5 Response to Comments documents inadvertently omitted from and recently added to the docket. III. What is the Agency’s Authority for Taking this Action

Section 4(g)(2) of FIFRA as amended directs that, after submission of all data concerning a pesticide active ingredient, the Administrator shall determine whether pesticides containing such active ingredient are eligible for reregistration. Further provisions are made to allow a public comment period.


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However, the Administrator may extend the comment period if additional time for comment is requested. List of Subjects:

Environmental protection, Pesticides and pests.

Dated: November 20, 2006. Peter Caulkins, Acting Director, Special Review and Reregistration Division [FR Doc. E6

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**– 5]**  **First Draft Staff Paper for Lead**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
**ACTION :**  Notice of a draft for public review and comment.

**SUMMARY :**  On or about December 4, 2006, the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) of EPA will make available for public review and comment a first draft document, Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Lead: Policy Assessment of Scientific and Technical Information (Draft Staff Paper) . The purpose of the Staff Paper is to evaluate the policy implications of the key scientific and technical information contained in a related EPA document, Air Quality Criteria for Lead , required under sections 108 and 109 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for use in the periodic review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead. On or about December 15, 2006, the OAQPS also will make available for public review and comment the related draft technical support document, Lead Human Exposure and Health Risk Assessments and Ecological Risk Assessment for Selected Areas (Pilot Phase)

. **DATES :**  Comments on the draft Staff Paper and draft Risk Assessment must be received on or before January 26, 2007.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA

–HQ

– OAR

– 2006

– 0735, by one of the following methods:

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

• E-mail: Comments may be sent by electronic mail (e-mail) to a-and-rDocket@epa.gov, Attention Docket ID No. EPA

– HQ

– OAR

– 2006

– 0735. • Fax: Fax your comments to: 202

– 566

– 1741, Attention Docket ID. No. EPA

–HQ

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– 0735.

• Mail: Send your comments to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code: 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460, Attention Docket ID No. EPA

–HQ

– OAR

– 2006

– 0735.

• Hand Delivery or Courier: Deliver your comments to: EPA Docket Center, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Room 3334, Washington, DC. 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

– OAR

– 2006

– 0735. The 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 e-mail. The www.regulations.gov 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.

Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air Docket in the EPA Docket Center, (EPA/DC) EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. This Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is (202) 566

– 1744; fax (202) 566

– 1741.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Dr. Zachary Pekar, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (mail code C504

– 06), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; e-mail: pekar.zachary@epa.gov; telephone: (919) 541

– 3704; fax: (919) 541

– 0237. General Information A. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA?

1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit this information to EPA through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2.

2. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, remember to:

• Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number).

• Follow directions

— The agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number.

• Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes.

• Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/ or data that you used.

• If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced.


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Vol. 74, No. 226
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

**DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Marketing Service** 

**7 CFR Part 989 [Doc. No. AMS–FV–08–0042; FV08–989–2**  **PR] Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown**  **in California; Withdrawal of a Proposed Rule** 

**AGENCY :**  Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
**ACTION :**  Withdrawal of proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  This document withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2008, on use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008–09 Natural (sun-dried) Seedless (NS) raisins covered under the Federal marketing order for California raisins (order). The order regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California and is administered locally by the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee). The proposal provided parameters for implementing volume regulation for 2008–09 NS raisins, if supplies were short, for the purpose of maintaining the industry’s export markets and stabilizing the domestic market. Since the 2008–09 NS crop was larger than anticipated, this action is no longer warranted. Therefore, the proposed rule is being withdrawn.
**DATES :**  The proposed rule published on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), is withdrawn effective November 25, 2009.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Rose M. Aguayo, Marketing Specialist, or Kurt J. Kimmel, Regional Manager, California Marketing Field Office, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA; Telephone: (559) 487– 5901, Fax: (559) 487–5906, or E-mail: Rose.Aguayo@ams.usda.gov or Kurt.Kimmel@ams.usda.gov.

Small businesses may request information on complying with this regulation by contacting Jay Guerber, Marketing Order Administration Branch, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., STOP 0237, Washington, DC 20250–0237; Telephone: (202) 720– 2491, Fax: (202) 720–8938, or E-mail: Jay.Guerber@usda.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Marketing Agreement and Order No. 989, both as amended (7 CFR part 989), regulate the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California, hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘order.’’ The order is effective under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601–674), hereinafter referred to as the ‘‘Act.’’

This action withdraws a proposed rule published in the Federal Register on July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), on use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008–09 NS raisins. Specifically, the proposed rule would have provided parameters for implementing volume regulation for 2008–09 crop NS raisins, if supplies were short, for the purpose of maintaining a raisin reserve pool to support a portion of the industry’s export markets and help stabilize the domestic market.

Historically, reserve raisins have been used by the Committee to support market development programs that have strengthened export sales and reduced surpluses, thus stabilizing the domestic market. In two previous years when raisin supplies were low, the Committee recommended an alternative method of calculating its volume control percentages, including the use of an estimated trade demand figure, to ensure that a reserve was maintained and the export programs could continue from year to year.

Subsequent to publication of the proposed rule, the Committee determined that the 2008–09 crop was larger than anticipated and that use of the alternative method for calculating volume control percentages would be unnecessary for that crop year. Therefore, the proposed action is no longer warranted.

Accordingly, the proposed rule regarding use of an estimated trade demand figure to compute volume regulation percentages for 2008–09 NS raisins published in the Federal Register July 18, 2008 (73 FR 41302), is hereby withdrawn. List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 989 Grapes, Marketing agreements, Raisins, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 601–674. Dated: November 17, 2009. Rayne Pegg, Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. [FR Doc. E9–28149 Filed 11–24–09; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY** 

**Bureau of Customs and Border Protection** 

**DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY**

**19 CFR Parts 113 and 191 [USCBP–2009–0021]** 
**RIN 1505–AC18**

**Drawback of Internal Revenue Excise Tax** 

**AGENCIES :**  Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury.
**ACTION :**  Notice of proposed rulemaking; second extension of comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  This document provides a second 30-day extension period for interested parties to submit comments on the proposal to amend title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations to preclude the filing of substitution drawback claims for internal revenue excise tax paid on imported merchandise in situations where no excise tax was paid upon the substituted merchandise or where the substituted merchandise is the subject of a different claim for refund or drawback of excise tax under any provision of the Internal Revenue Code. The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on October 15, 2009, with comments due on or before November 16, 2009. A related proposed rulemaking prepared by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) within the Department of the Treasury was published in the same edition of the Federal Register , with comments due on or before December 14, 2009. A subsequent notice extending the time within which the public may submit comments on CBP’s proposed


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rulemaking to coincide with the December 14, 2009 TTB comment deadline was published in the Federal Register (74 FR 57125) on November 4, 2009. In response to a request from the public to provide additional time to prepare comments on the proposed rule, CBP is extending the comment period for an additional 30 days to January 12, 2010. **DATES :**  Comments on the proposed rule must be received on or before January 12, 2010. **ADDRESSES :**  You may submit comments, identified by USCBP docket number, by

one of the following methods:

• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments via docket number USCBP–2009–0021.

• Mail: Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 799 9th Street, NW. (Mint Annex), Washington, DC 20229–1179.

Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and USCBP docket number for this proposed rulemaking. All comments received will be posted without change to http:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Public Participation’’ heading of the **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION** section of this document.

Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to http:// www.regulations.gov. Submitted comments may also be inspected during regular business days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Trade and Commercial Regulations Branch, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 799 9th Street, NW., 5th Floor, Washington, DC. Arrangements to inspect submitted comments should be made in advance by calling Joseph Clark at (202) 325– 0118.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  William Rosoff, Entry Process and Duty Refunds, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, (202) 325– 0047. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Public Participation

Interested persons are invited to participate in this rulemaking by submitting written data, views, or arguments on all aspects of the proposed rule. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) also invites comments that relate to the economic, environmental, or federalism effects that might result from this proposed rule. If appropriate to a specific comment, the commenter should reference the specific portion of the proposed rule, explain the reason for any recommended change, and include data, information, or authority that support such recommended change. Background

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a document in the Federal Register (74 FR 52928) on October 15, 2009 proposing to amend title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations to preclude the filing of substitution drawback claims for internal revenue excise tax paid on imported merchandise in situations where no excise tax was paid upon the substituted merchandise or where the substituted merchandise is the subject of a different claim for refund or drawback of excise tax under any provision of the Internal Revenue Code. The document solicited public comment on the proposed amendments, and requested that submitted comments be received by CBP on or before November 16, 2009.

A related proposed rulemaking prepared by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) within the Department of the Treasury was published in the same edition of the Federal Register (74 FR 52937, October 15, 2009). Comments on TTB’s proposed rule are due on or before December 14, 2009.

A subsequent notice extending the time within which the public may submit comments on CBP’s proposed rulemaking to coincide with the December 14, 2009 TTB comment deadline was published in the Federal Register (74 FR 57125) on November 4, 2009. Second Extension of Comment Period

CBP received a written submission from the trade, dated November 2, 2009, requesting that the comment period be extended for an additional 30 days to provide adequate time to prepare comments on the proposed rule. Upon review, a decision has been made to grant the request. Accordingly, the comment period is extended to January 12, 2010 and comments must be received by CBP on or before that date. Dated: November 20, 2009. Sandra L. Bell, Executive Director, Regulations and Rulings, Office of International Trade, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Approved: November 20, 2009. Timothy E. Skud, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury. [FR Doc. E9–28285 Filed 11–24–09; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

**22 CFR Part 126**
**[Public Notice: 6813]**

**RIN 1400–AC52**

**Amendment to the International Arms Traffic in Arms Regulations: U.S.**  **Government Transfer Programs and Foreign-Owned Military Aircraft and**  **Naval Vessels**

**AGENCY :**  Department of State.
**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  The Department of State is proposing to amend Section 126.6 of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) pertaining to U.S. Government transfer programs and foreign-owned military aircraft and naval vessels. Section 126.6 is being amended to clarify the particular circumstances when a license is not required by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
**DATES :**  The Department of State will accept comments on this proposed rule until January 25, 2010.
**ADDRESSES :**  Interested parties may submit comments within 60 days of the date of the publication by any of the following methods:

• E-mail: DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov with an appropriate subject line.

• Mail: Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, ATTN: Regulatory Change, 126.6, SA–1, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20522– 0112.

Persons with access to the Internet may also view this notice by going to the U.S. Government regulations.gov Web site at http://regulations.gov/ index.cfm.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Director Charles B. Shotwell, Office of Defense Trade Controls Policy, Department of State, Telephone (202) 663–2792 or Fax (202) 261–8199; E-mail DDTCResponseTeam@state.gov. ATTN: Regulatory Change, 126.6.


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Authority: 33 U.S.C. 499; 49 CFR 1.46; 33 CFR 1.05–1(g); section 117.255 also issued under the authority of Pub. L. 102–587, 106 Stat. 5039.

2. Section 117.1097 is revised to read as follows:
§ 117.1097 Sheboygan River.

The draw of the Eighth Street bridge, mile 0.69 at Sheboygan, shall open as follows:

(a) From May 1 through October 31— (1) Between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., the bridge shall open on signal, except that:

(A) From 6:10 a.m. to 7:10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, the draw need open only at 10 minutes after the hour, on the half-hour, and 10 minutes before the hour; and

(B) From Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need not open between 7:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m., and between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

(2) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., the draw shall open on signal if at least 2 hours advance notice is provided.

(b) From November 1 through April 30, the draw shall open on signal if at least 12 hours advance notice is provided.

(c) At all times, the draw shall open as soon as possible for public vessels of the United States, state or local government vessels used for public safety, vessels in distress, vessels seeking shelter from rough weather, or any other emergency.

Dated: May 2, 1998. J.F. McGowan, Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 98–14702 Filed 6–2–98; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

National Park Service

36 CFR Part 13
Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska; Commercial Fishing Regulations and Environmental Assessment

AGENCY : National Park Service, Interior.
ACTION : Proposed rule and environmental assessment, extension of public comment period.

SUMMARY : The National Park Service (NPS) announces that the public comment period for the proposed rule concerning commercial fishing at Glacier Bay National Park and the associated environmental assessment (EA) is being extended 169 days to November 15, 1998. The proposed rule was published on April 16, 1997 (62 FR 18547). This is the third extension of the public comment period on the proposed rule.

The proposed rule, intended to provide a framework for enhanced review and comment by all interested parties, would implement fair measures to ensure protection of the values and purposes of Glacier Bay NP, including the preservation, enjoyment, and scientific value of the park’s unique marine ecosystem. In general, the proposed rule would prohibit all commercial fishing in Glacier Bay proper but provide certain limited exemptions over a 15 year phase-out period, and authorize established commercial fishing in the park’s marine waters outside Glacier Bay proper subject to reexamination at the end of 15 years. DATES : Comments on the proposed rule and EA will be accepted through November 15, 1998.
ADDRESSES : Comments on the proposed rule and EA should be submitted to: Superintendent, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, P.O. Box 140, Gustavus, Alaska 99826.

Copies of the environmental assessment and an executive summary are available by writing Glen Yankus, National Park Service, Alaska Support Office, 2525 Gambell St., Anchorage, AK 99503–2838. A copy of the Executive Summary for the EA will be available on the park’s web site at http://www.nps.gov/glba in the management issues section.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Glen Yankus, National Park Service, Alaska Support Office, (907) 257–2645.

Dated: May 28, 1998. Chris Andress, Chief, Ranger Activities Division. [FR Doc. 98–14624 Filed 6–2–98; 8:45 am]

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

38 CFR Part 36

RIN 2900–AI92 Loan Guaranty: Requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans

AGENCY : Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION : Proposed rule.

SUMMARY : This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan guaranty regulations concerning the requirements for Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (IRRRLs) by generally limiting these loans to instances where the veteran’s monthly mortgage payment will decrease, and by requiring that the loans being refinanced either be current in their payments or meet certain credit standard provisions. This appears to be necessary to ensure that these loans are made only when they provide a real benefit to the veteran, and to protect the financial interest of the Government.
DATES : Comments must be received on or before August 3, 1998.
ADDRESSES : Mail or hand deliver written comments to: Director, Office of Regulations Management (02D), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Room 1154, Washington, DC 20420. Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to ‘‘RIN 2900–AI92.’’ All written comments received will be available for public inspection at the above address, Room 1158, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except holidays).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT : Ms. Judith Caden, Assistant Director for Loan Policy (264), Loan Guaranty Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273–7368.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION : Under the authority of 38 U.S.C. chapter 37, VA guarantees loans made by lenders to eligible veterans to purchase, construct, improve, or refinance their homes (the term veteran as used in this document includes any individual defined as a veteran under 38 U.S.C. 101 and 3701 for the purpose of housing loans). This document proposes to amend VA’s loan guaranty regulations by revising the requirements for VA-guaranteed Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans (IRRRLs).

This proposed rule addresses the same issues that were addressed in an interim final rule which was established in a document published in the Federal Register on October 8, 1997 (62 FR 52503) and rescinded in a document published in the Federal Register on December 1, 1997 (62 FR 63454). The interim final rule requested comments. The comments submitted in response to the interim final rule, in addition to those comments received in response to this proposed rule, will be considered and will be discussed in the final rule document. Also, we note that every lender that participates in the VA home loan guarantee program was sent a copy of the provisions of the interim final

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26, 1979); and (3) does not warrant preparation of a regulatory evaluation as the anticipated impact is so minimal. Since this is a routine matter that will only affect air traffic procedures and air navigation, it is certified that this rule, when promulgated, will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

The FAA ’ s authority to issue rules regarding aviation safety is found in Title 49 of the United States Code. Subtitle 1, section 106 describes the authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs, describes in more detail the scope of the agency ’ s authority.

This rulemaking is promulgated under the authority described in subtitle VII, part A, subpart 1, section 40103, Sovereignty and use of airspace. Under that section, the FAA is charged with prescribing regulations to ensure the safe and efficient use of the navigable airspace. This regulation is within the scope of that authority because it proposes to modify the Class E airspace sufficiently to contain aircraft executing instrument procedures at Sand Point Airport and represents the FAA ’ s continuing effort to safely and efficiently use the navigable airspace. List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 71

Airspace, Incorporation by reference, Navigation (air). The Proposed Amendment

In consideration of the foregoing, the Federal Aviation Administration proposes to amend 14 CFR part 71 as follows:

**PART 71**

**— DESIGNATION OF CLASS A,**  **CLASS B, CLASS C, CLASS D, AND CLASS E AIRSPACE AREAS;**  **AIRWAYS; ROUTES; AND REPORTING POINTS** 

1. The authority citation for 14 CFR part 71 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40103, 40113, 40120; E.O. 10854, 24 FR 9565, 3 CFR, 1959

– 1963 Comp., p. 389.
**§ 71.1 [Amended]** 

2. The incorporation by reference in 14 CFR 71.1 of Federal Aviation Administration Order 7400.9N, Airspace Designations and Reporting Points, dated September 1, 2005, and effective September 15, 2005, is to be amended as follows:
* * * * * Paragraph 6005 Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet or more above the surface of the earth. * * * * * AAL AK E5 Sand Point, AK[Revised] Sand Point Airport, AK

(Lat. 55 ° 18 ′ 54 ′′ N., long. 160 ° 31 ′ 22 ′′ W) Borland NDB/DME

(Lat. 55 ° 18 ′ 56 ′′ N., long. 160 ° 31 ′ 06 ′′ W.)

That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.4-mile radius of the Sand Point Airport and within 3 miles each side of the 172 ° bearing of the Borland NDB/DME extending from the 6.4- mile radius to 13.9 miles south of the airport and within 5 miles either side of the 318 ° bearing of the Borland NDB/DME extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 17 miles northwest of the airport; and that airspace within 5 miles either side of the 324 ° bearing of the Borland NDB/DME extending from the 6.4-mile radius to 17 miles northwest of the airport, and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 25- mile radius of the Borland NDB/DME. * * * * *

Issued in Anchorage, AK, on December 13, 2005. Anthony M. Wylie, Manager, Safety, Area Flight Service Operations. [FR Doc. 05

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**40 CFR PART 51 [EPA** 

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**– 8010** 

**– 5]**  **Advance Notice To Solicit Comments, Date and Information for Determining**  **the Emissions Reductions Achieved in Ozone Nonattainment and**  **Maintenance Areas From the Implementation of Rules Limiting the**  **VOC Content of AIM Coatings; Second Extension of the Comment Period** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
**ACTION :**  Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; second extension of the comment period.

**SUMMARY :**  The EPA is extending the comment period a second time for an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) published on August 31, 2005 (70 FR 51694). The first extension of comment period published in the Federal Register on October 13, 2005 (70 FR 59680). In the August 31, 2005, document, EPA solicited comments, data and information for determining how to calculate the reduction in volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions achieved in ozone nonattainment and maintenance areas from the implementation of rules which limit the VOC content of architectural coatings (commonly referred to as architectural industrial maintenance, or AIM, coatings). In addition to submitting comments, data and information, interested parties may also request to meet with EPA to present their recommended approaches and rationales. Pursuant to requests of the Ozone Transport Commission and the California Air Resources Board and to allow more time in general, EPA is extending the comment period an additional 60 days to February 16, 2006.
**DATES :**  Comments must be received on or before February 16, 2006. Requests to meet with EPA should be made on or before January 30, 2006.
**ADDRESSES :**  Submit comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA

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

• E-mail: A-and-R-Docket@epa.gov attention Docket No. EPA

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• Fax: 202

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• Mail: Docket ID No. EPA

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– 0148, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center, Mail Code: 6102T, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 10460. Please include duplicate copies, if possible.

• Hand Delivery: Docket ID No. EPA

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– 0148, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center, EPA West Building, Room

– 102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. Please include duplicate copies, if possible. 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

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– 0148. The 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 http:// 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 identify


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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/docket.htm

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Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the http:// www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g. , CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in http:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. This docket facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The docket telephone number is (202) 566

– 1742. The 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 public Reading room is (202) 566

– 1744.
**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Marcia L. Spink, Air Protection Division, Office of Air Programs, Mail Code: 3AP20; Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3, 1650 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

– 2029; telephone (215) 814

– 2104, spink.marcia epa.gov, or Makeba A. Morris, Air Protection Division, Air Quality Planning Branch, Mail Code; 3AP21; Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3, 1650 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

– 2029; telephone number: (215) 814

– 2187; fax number: (215) 814

– 2124; e-mail address: morris.makeba@epa.gov. To schedule a meeting with EPA, please contact David Sanders, Ozone Policy & Strategies Group, Air Quality Strategies & Standards Division, Mail Code C539

– 02, Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone (919) 541

– 3356, or by e-mail at sanders.dave@epa.gov

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Dated: December 14, 2005. William L. Wehrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 05

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 [EPA** 

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**– 0006; FRL** 

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**– 8]**  **Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating**  **Permits Program; State of Iowa**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  EPA proposes to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the state of Iowa. These revisions include the general rulemaking that Iowa completes for the purpose of updating various rules, making clarifications and other minor revisions. EPA is also proposing approval of revisions to the Iowa Operating Permits Program for the purpose of updating and clarifying various rules included in the general rulemaking. These revisions add new definitions, as well as an administrative correction to a previously submitted rule. Approval of these revisions will ensure consistency between the state and Federally-approved rules, and ensure Federal enforceability of the State ’ s revised air program rules.
**DATES :**  Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by January 19, 2006.
**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA

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– 0006 by one of the following methods:

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

2. E-mail: Heather Hamilton at Hamilton.heather@epa.gov.

3. Mail: Heather Hamilton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101.

4. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Heather Hamilton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office ’ s normal hours of operation. The Regional Office ’ s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8 to 4:30, excluding legal 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 :**  Heather Hamilton at (913) 551

– 7039, or by e-mail at Hamilton.heather@epa.gov.
**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the final rules section of the Federal Register , EPA is approving the state ’ s submittal 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: December 12, 2005. James B. Gulliford, Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. 05

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**DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE**
**48 CFR Parts 215, 230, 252, and 253**
**[DFARS Case 2003**

**– D014]**  **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Contract**  **Pricing and Cost Accounting Standards** 

**AGENCY :**  Department of Defense (DoD).