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Having established a proper justification based on domestic nonavailability, EERE hereby provides notice that on February 15, 2013, a nationwide categorical waiver of section 1605 of the Recovery Act was issued for small-horsepower (HP) vertical hollow shaft (VHS) electric motors (less than 40 HP) to be utilized in Recovery Act projects funded by EERE. This notice constitutes the detailed written justification required by Section 1605(c) for waivers based on a finding under subsection (b).

This waiver determination is pursuant to the delegation of authority by the Secretary of Energy to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy with respect to expenditures within the purview of his responsibility. Consequently, this waiver applies to all EERE projects carried out under the Recovery Act.

Authority: Pub. L. 111–5, section 1605. Issued in Washington, DC on June 14,

2013. David T. Danielson, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.
[FR Doc. 2013–19490 Filed 8–9–13; 8:45 am]

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**DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy** 

**Nationwide Categorical Waivers Under the American Recovery and**  **Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act)** 

**AGENCY :**  Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

**ACTION :**  Notice of Amended Limited Waivers.

**SUMMARY :**  The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is hereby granting an Amended Waiver of section 1605 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (Recovery Act Buy American provisions) in EERE-funded projects for LED tube lights to replace T8/other 4 foot fluorescents.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: November 6,

2012.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Christine Platt-Patrick, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), (202) 586–7691, Department of Energy, 1000 Independence Avenue SW., Mailstop EE–2K, Washington, DC

20585. **SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Under the authority of Recovery Act, Pub. L. 111– 5, section 1605(b)(2), the head of a Federal department or agency may issue a ‘‘determination of inapplicability’’ (a waiver of the Buy American provision) if the iron, steel, or relevant manufactured good is not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality (‘‘nonavailability’’). The authority of the Secretary of Energy to make allinapplicability determinations was redelegated to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), for EERE projects under the Recovery Act, in Redelegation Order No. 00–002.01E, dated April 25, 2011.

On September 30, 2010, The Assistant Secretary issued a nonavailability waiver for LED tube lights to replace T8/ other 4 foot fluorescents.

As with all waivers, the Assistant Secretary reserved the right to revisit and amend this determination based on any changes in the manufacturing landscape, such as the entry into the market of new domestic manufacturers. In this case, domestic manufacturers have moved manufacturing capacity to the United States, broadening the scope of domestically manufactured LED lamps available for purchase.

The remaining items covered by the September 30, 2010 Waiver (motorized automatic two (2) wing revolving doors; self-contained photovoltaic LED area lighting systems; ultrasonic directional sensors and DC300 facility controllers for a parking guidance system; load management ripple control receivers for an existing load management system) continue to be covered by the September 30, 2010 waiver and remain subject to the specifications and conditions of that waiver.

In order for the withdrawn waivers to continue to apply substantial steps to commit funds for the purchase of the formerly waived items must have been made on or before November 30, 2012.

Substantial steps to commit funds would include, but are not limited to, (1) Issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) on or before November 30, 2012 (applicable only where the grantee accepts a proposal received under that RFP); (2) in the case of a sole source selection: placing an order for the goods on or before November 30, 2012; (3) commencing a bidding process on or before November 30, 2012; (4) in circumstances where the grantee solicited quotes without an RFP: the grantee purchases the goods based on a quote dated on or before November 30, 2012 and the order for the goods is placed on or before November 30, 2012; or (5) grantee has executed a contract or purchase agreement with a supplier to acquire affected goods on or before November 30, 2012.

EERE hereby provides notice that on November 6, 2012, an Amended Waiver of section 1605 of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act of 2009 (Recovery Act Buy American provisions) in EERE-funded projects for LED tube lights to replace T8/other 4 foot fluorescents.

This amendment withdraws the nonavailability waiver issued on September 30, 2010 for LED tube lights to replace T8/other 4 foot fluorescents. This notice constitutes the detailed written justification required by Section 1605(c) for waivers based on a finding under subsection (b).

This waiver determination is pursuant to the delegation of authority by the Secretary of Energy to the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy with respect to expenditures within the purview of his responsibility. Consequently, this waiver applies to all EERE projects carried out under the Recovery Act.

Authority: Public Law 111–5, section

1605.

Issued in Washington, DC on November 20,

2012. David T. Danielson, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy.

Editorial Note: This document was received at the Office of the Federal Register August 7, 2013. [FR Doc. 2013–19476 Filed 8–9–13; 8:45 am]

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

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**Proposed Cercla Administrative Cost Recovery Settlement; MassDOT,**  **MassDOT Route 1 Right-of-Way Site, Chelsea, MA** 

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

**ACTION :**  Notice of proposed settlement; request for public comment.

**SUMMARY :**  In accordance with Section 122(h)(1) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (‘‘CERCLA’’), 42 U.S.C. 9622(h)(1),concerning the MassDOT Route 1 Rightof-Way Site in Chelsea, Massachusetts with the following Settling Party: Massachusetts Department of Transportation, Highway Division. The


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settlement requires the Settling Party to: (1) Pay to EPA the Principal Amount of $175,000.00 within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date of the agreement; (2) If additional response costs are incurred, Settling Party will pay such costs not to exceed 15% of the Principal Amount; and (3) Settling Party to provide EPA and its representatives and contractors access at all reasonable times to the Site, or such other real property, to conduct any activity relating to response actions. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue pursuant to Sections 106 and 107(a), relating to the Removal Action, and protection from contribution actions or claims as provided by Section 113. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Untied States will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency’s response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109–3912.

**DATES :**  Comments must be submitted by September 11, 2013.

**ADDRESSES :**  Comments should be addressed to Ruthann Sherman, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04– 3), Boston, MA 02109–3912 (Telephone No. 617–918–1886) and should refer to: In re: MassDOT Route 1 Right-of-Way Site, U.S. EPA Docket No.01–2013–

0031.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  A copy of the proposed settlement may be obtained from Ruthann Sherman, Senior Enforcement Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 (OES04– 3), Boston, MA 02109–3912 (Telephone No. 617–918–1886); Email ( Sherman.ruthann@epa.gov ).
Dated: July 31, 2013. James T. Owens III, Director, Office of Site Remediation and Restoration.
[FR Doc. 2013–19484 Filed 8–9–13; 8:45 am]

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**FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION**

**[Notice 2013–11]**

**Filing Dates for the Massachusetts Special Elections in the 5th**  **Congressional District**

**AGENCY :**  Federal Election Commission.

**ACTION :**  Notice of filing dates for special election.

**SUMMARY :**  Massachusetts has scheduled special elections on October 15, 2013, and December 10, 2013, to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat vacated by Senator Edward J. Markey.

Committees required to file reports in connection with the Special Primary Election on October 15, 2013, shall file a 12-day Pre-Primary Report. Committees required to file reports in connection with both the Special Primary and the Special General Election on December 10, 2013, shall file a 12-day Pre-Primary Report, 12-day Pre-General Report, and Post-General Report.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Elizabeth S. Kurland, Information Division, 999 E Street NW., Washington, DC 20463; Telephone: (202) 694–1100; Toll Free: (800) 424–9530.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  Principal Campaign Committees

All principal campaign committees of candidates who participate in the Massachusetts Special Primary and Special General Elections shall file a 12- day Pre-Primary Report on October 3, 2013; a 12-day Pre-General Report on November 28, 2013; and a Post-General Report on January 21, 2014. (See charts below for the closing date for each report.)

All principal campaign committees of candidates participating only in the Special Primary Election shall file a 12- day Pre-Primary Report on October 3, 2013. (See charts below for the closing date for each report.)
Unauthorized Committees (PACs and Party Committees)

Political committees filing on a semiannual basis in 2013 are subject to special election reporting if they make previously undisclosed contributions or expenditures in connection with the Massachusetts Special Primary or Special General Elections by the close of books for the applicable report(s). (See charts below for the closing date for each report.)

Committees filing monthly that make contributions or expenditures in connection with the Massachusetts Special Primary or General Elections will continue to file according to the monthly reporting schedule.

Additional disclosure information in connection with the Massachusetts Special Elections may be found on the FEC Web site at http://www.fec.gov/ info/report

_ dates.shtml.
Disclosure of Lobbyist Bundling Activity

Principal campaign committees, party committees and Leadership PACs that are otherwise required to file reports in connection with the special elections must simultaneously file FEC Form 3L if they receive two or more bundled contributions from lobbyists/registrants or lobbyist/registrant PACs that aggregate in excess of $17,100 during the special election reporting periods (see charts below for closing date of each period). 11 CFR 104.22(a)(5)(v) and (b).



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**Quarterly Filing Committees Involved in Only the Special Primary (10/15/13) Must File**

Pre-Primary ................................................................................................................ 09/2 5/13 09/30/13 10/03/13 October Quarterly ...................................................................................................... 09/30/1310/15/13 10/15/13

**Semi-Annual Filing Committees Involved in Only the Special Primary (10/15/13) Must File**

Pre-Primary ................................................................................................................ 09/2 5/13 09/30/13 10/03/13
Year-End .................................................................................................................... 12/31/13 01/31/14 01/31/14