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Citation: 57 Fed. Reg. 3757 1992

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Ill.Application Procedumes and Notification ofSelection

Preproposals are due by February 28. 1992. Preproposals should be approximately 10 pages in length. Notice of selection as a possible award recipient.will not constitute approval of the final proposal as submitted. Prior to the actual awarding ofthe cooperative agreement, representatives ofthe potential recipient and EPA will begin negotiations concerning various components ofthe program, such as funding levels and course materials. The project budget is anticipated to be approximately $120,000L All preproposals must be received nolater than 4:30 pim , on Februry 20,. 199L
Dated January 27,1992. Joseph A. Care, ActingDirector, Office ofPoiiirnt Preves ia adTosica [FR Doc. 92-236W Filed 1-3-92; 8:45 ami

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### BayouAux Carpet Si, LA Supatund; Response and Remedial Actions, Proposed Settlements, eto.

AGENCY: U.S. Environmental ftotection Agency. ACTION: Notice ofrequest for amendinentof section 404(c) determination and request fe comment.

suuwtVrw Notice is hereby g&ven that Shell Pipe Line Corporation (SheM has petitioned the Enviromnental Protection Agency EPA) forreconsideration of exceptions identified in EPA'sOctober 16, 1985 Final Determination concerning the Bayou Aum Carpes site in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana pursuant to section 404(c) oftheClean Water Act. Shell has requested this amendment In order to (1) temporarily discharge dredged orfill material associated with performing
emergency work on an existing pipeline located in (underneath) the restricted section 404(c] area; and (21except from the Bayou Aux Carpet section404() restriction future discharges associated with routine operation and maintenance of thispipeline.

EPA it requesting comments on Shell's proposal forreconsideration of exceptions. In particular. EPA Is interested in determining whether the proposed pipe relocation procedure or the proposed routine operation and maintenance activities onthe pipeAine will result in unacceptable adverse effects under section 40%fc. tnadditiomr. EPA is interested in determining whether activities proposed byShelf are comparable in teimsof potential impacts to those currently excepted in the October 16, 1985 Bayou Am Carpes FinalDetermination. DATES: Written comments concerning this request for amendment must be submitted to EPA on orbefore February 16,1992. ADDRESSES'. Copies of the request and supporting documentation are available for public inspection upon request atthe following locatiom: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office ofWetlands, Oceans, andWatersheds, Wetlands Division, 499 South Capitol Street, SW., Fairchild'Building, room 723, Washington, DC 20009.

Comments must he submitted in writingto: William S. Garvey, Chief, Elevated Cases Section, Mail Code (A1041n, U.S. EPA, 401 M Street SW., Washington, DC 20460. Written
comments may also be sent by facsimile
toMr, Garrey at (2021 260-7M

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT., Specific details are available from Mr. Joseph P.DaVia (EPA)at (202) 260-1602. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December18, 1991, Shell Pipe Line Corporation (Shell) formally applied to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency OPAYfor reconsideration ofthe October18, I985 FinalDetermination of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's AsistantAdministrator for ExternalAffairs concerning the Bayou
AuxCarpes &ite inJefferson Parish Louisiana pursuant to section404(c of the Cean WaterAct. Additional information supporting thisrequest was received byEPA Headquarters on January!7.1992 andJanuary 21. 19M. Specifically, Shell hasrequested permission totemportrily discharge dredged orfill material associated with performing work torelocate an exist pipeline in the section 404(c) restricted Bayou Aux Carpet site.Avertical relocation ofthispipeline isnecessary to allow completion ofa Federal hurricane protection levee adjacent to the section 404(c)restricted area. In addition, Shell has fartherrequested In a January 20, 190 letterto EPA to except from Rt section 404(cl restriction future discharges associated withroufine operation andmaintenance of this Shel pipeline located in thesection 404(c) restricted mite.

The October k 1965 BayouAux Carpes Final Determination restricts the

use ofthe Bayoe Awe Carpe site for any discharges of dredged orfill material, including those associated with theoriginal Harvey Canal-Bayou Barataria Levee Project. However; this restriction specifically excepts: ti) Discharges necessary forcompletion of the modified Harvey Canal-Bayou Barataria Levee Project, asdescribed in theWilson Order ofNovember10, 1976 (replacement ofthe closure at the confluence of Bayou Aux Carpet and BayouHataria with floodgates is a necessary element of such completion); (Z) discharges associated with the routine operation and maintenance of the Southern Natural Gas Pipeline Company pipelie as long asdredged or fill material is placed in pileswith breaks inbetween toallow inundation ofadjacent wetlands and aslong aspsemaintenance contours are restored and (3) discharges associated with prects with thesole purpose ofhabitat enhancement specifically approved by EPA. Discharges associated withthese threeclaes of activities may take place pmovided they are authorized by a Corps ofEgineers sectio 404 permit

The Bayou Aux CarpesFinal Determination states that based onthe 

### currnt recod, only thethree" specificall identified exceptions to the section 40q€fe restriction are tifed. The Fnal Determination also statesthat should the landovmers in the ftre identify any other specf activities whichwoul require some discharge or dredged orfill material and which would hav onlyminorimpacts they
may, ofcourse,apply toEPAfor reconsideration ofthe October 16 MS decision withrespect to thoseparticular activties

Currenty, Shellhasinplace a temporary six inchby-pass pipeline which does notimpact the section404(c) restricted area. Shell has stated that, due to unstable soil conditions, this pipeline comfiguration is notpracticable

as a permanent replacement forthe existing ke Inh pipelne. Shell has stated thnt theyare presentedwith an emergency situation because the existingtemporary by-passpipelie joints have repeatedly failed and accident releases ofgaseos rawmix have occurred. 

# -td Ael Shell hasprovided documentation to EPA withthe following description of -theproposed pipeline relocation. activity. The preferred techniqueis to vertial rocate thepipeline by directionl drillingunder both the canal andleee (horizontal drilling underneath the canal and levee). The general pipeline alignment will not changm however,the depth at whic the pipe isbmiedwill increase. Directionally controlled horizontal dling is a "trencess" construction metd

### used forthe installation of buried pkelines. Excavation from the surface isnot required when thisFederal Register / Vol. 57, No. 21 / Friday, January 31, 1992 / Notices

method is utilized except to open a small temporary trench to facilitate drill entry and final fitting ofpipejoints.

The existing Shell pipeline traverses under the Westwego-Harvey Canal Westbank Hurricane Protection Levee (V-levee) in an east-west direction, into and through the section 404(c) restricted

area. Forthe proposed V-levee replacement crossing, the horizontal drilling rig would be positioned on the
east end ofthe drilled segment approximately 100 feet into the Bayou Aux Carpes section 404(c) area. A pilot hole would be drilled and reamed under the levee and canal to an exit point outside ofthe restricted section 404(c)

area. When the drill penetrates the surface at the exit point opposite the horizontal drill rig, the pilot hole is complete. Enlarging the pilot hole is accomplished using either pre-reaming
passes prior to pipe pull back or simultaneously during pull back. Drilling fluid (mud)would be used in pilot hole drilling and ream and pull back operations. The primary component of the drilling fluid would be fresh water existing at the site. Ifthe subsurface materials encountered consist chiefly of sands and silt, Shell proposes to add bentonite to the water to increase its viscosity, stabilize the drilled hole and provide lubrication during pull back. Shell expects that less than 20 cubic yards of dry bulk bentonite would be required for subject installation. This

amount would be reduced if clay is present in the subsurface. Fluid returning to the rig location would be contained and reused. Pipe fabrication will take place on theexisting right of
way to the west of the drilled segment outside of the section 404(c) area. The drilled segment will be designed to provide a minimum offive feet ofcover beneath the borrow canal adjacent to the newly constructed hurricane protection levee. A new six inch temporary by-pass pipeline would be placed across the surface ofthe section 404(c) restricted area and extend to the westerly end ofthe project to allow the pipeline to remain in service during the work.

Trenched excavation would be required for the installation ofsix inch stopple fittings for a new temporary bypass pipeline, 10 inch stopple fittings for the permanent pipeline, and working
space to tie-in the existing 10 inch pipeline with the new 10 inch drilled crossing pipe. The-dimensions ofthe open trenched excavation area on a worst case basis would measure 10 feet wide, 150 feet long, and 5feet in depth. Spoil material from each excavation would be temporarily placed adjacent to the excavation until completion ofthe drilled crossing when the spoil would be returned to the trench. Total volume of excavated material would be. approximately 300 cubic yards, which includes excavation ofthe drilling fluid
return pit. This return pit would measure approximately 10 feet x 10 feet x 5 feet (depth). Shell equipment and materials onsite would include: Drill rig, control

van, power skid, rig ramp, crane, mud tank, mud pump, and drill pipe storage. The drilling rig and related equipment would be supported on timber mats covering an area approximately 50 feet wide and 100 feet in length. Access to the drill site would be across a timber plank road running from the levee to the drill site.The plank road would be approximately 25 feet wide and 120 feet long.

The total surface impact to the section 404(c) restricted area for all proposed activities as described above, would be confined to an area 75 feet wide and 250 feet inlength, or approximately 0.43

acres.

Upon completion of the proposed drilling project, the equipment and timber mat would be removed from the site. All excess drilling fluid remaining
at the drilling rig location would be recovered and disposed ofat an appropriate location outside of the section 404(c) restricted area. All excavated material would be returned and the impacted area restored to preproject conditions. Ifnecessary, organic materials from the borrow canal would be used to return the impacted area to pre-project elevations. Shell estimates that drilling operations would be completed in one week from start up time, with an additional one week for cleanup and site restoration. Upon approval ofthe requested amendment from EPA and authorization by the Corps ofEngineers, and in accordance with other applicable regulations, Shell would commence work immediately.

In addition to the proposed pipeline relocation as described above, Shell further requests reconsideration ofthe Bayou Aux Carpes Final Determination by having EPA except from its section 404(c) restrictions future discharges associated with routine operation and maintenance ofShell's Yscloskey-Norco 10 inch products pipeline as long as dredged or fill material is placed in piles with breaks in between to allow inundation ofadjacent wetlands and as long as pre-maintenance contours are restored. This second request is identical to the exception described in the October 16, 1985 Bayou Aux Carpes Final Determination forroutine operation and maintenance activities of the existing Southern Natural Gas Pipeline Company's pipeline located within the area restricted by EPA's action under section 404(c).

EPA believes that a 15 day public
comment period is appropriate for this action due to potential public safety

concerns associated with technical complications that Shell has experienced. To date, Shell has experienced problems with the existing six inch temporary by-pass pipeline including failure ofpipeline joints and subsequent minor accidental release of gaseous raw mix.

Dated: January 24,1992.
Robert H. Wayland, Director, OfficeofWetlands,Oceans, and Watersheds. [FR Doc.92-2370 Filed 1-30-92: 8:45 am]

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January 23, 1992.

The Federal Communications Commission has submitted the following information collection requirements to OMB for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3507).

Copies ofthese submissions may be purchased from the Commission's copy contractor, Downtown Copy Center, 1114 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20036, (202) 452-1422. For further information on these submissions
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OMBNumber:3060-0457. .Title:Amendment ofpart 22 of the Commission's Rules,to Establish Standards for Conducting Comparative Cellular Renewal Proceedings (Report and Order, CC Docket No. 90-358).

Action:Revised collection. Respondents:Businesses or other forprofit (including small businesses).

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