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34See Memo to the Docket, EPA–HQ–OAR–2013– 

0178–0012. 

35The Monte Carlo analysis is described in EPA 

(2010a), Section 2.4.4.2.8. 

required by the Barley pathways if it is 

using multiple pathways to produce a 

given batch of fuel. 

EPA also invites comment on 

whether, if the annual average, batchby-batch or rolling average approaches 

to compliance for the advanced barley 

pathways raise significant 

implementation concerns that cannot be 

addressed, it would be more appropriate 

to use the technology based approach 

currently in place for corn ethanol 

facilities. 

EPA is also proposing a recordkeeping and reporting system that will 

allow eligible barley ethanol producers 

using the proposed advanced biofuel 

pathways to demonstrate compliance 

with the 50% GHG reduction threshold. 

The proposed record-keeping and 

reporting approach will allow producers 

to show compliance with the new 

pathway by reporting and keeping 

records, on an ongoing basis regarding 

their process energy and electricity use 

and fuel production yields. The details 

of EPA’s proposed new pathways and 

potential accompanying compliance 

approach (including registration, 

recordkeeping, and reporting) are 

described in a Memo to the Docket.34

2. Consideration of Uncertainty 

Because of the inherent uncertainty 

and the state of evolving science 

regarding lifecycle analysis of biofuels, 

any threshold determinations that EPA 

makes for barley ethanol will be based 

on an approach that considers the 

weight of evidence currently available. 

For this pathway, the evidence 

considered includes the mid-point 

estimate as well as the range of results 

based on statistical uncertainty and 

sensitivity analyses conducted by the 

Agency. EPA will weigh all of the 

evidence available to it, while placing 

the greatest weight on the best-estimate 

value for the scenarios analyzed. 

As part of our assessment of the 

barley ethanol pathway, we have 

identified key areas of uncertainty in 

our analysis. Although there is inherent 

uncertainty in all portions of the 

lifecycle modeling, we focused our 

analysis on the factors that are the most 

uncertain and have the biggest impact 

on the results. The indirect, 

international emissions are the 

component of our analysis with the 

highest level of uncertainty. The type of 

land that is converted internationally 

and the emissions associated with this 

land conversion are critical issues that 

have a large impact on the GHG 

emissions estimates. 

Our analysis of land use change GHG 

emissions includes an assessment of 

uncertainty that focuses on two aspects 

of indirect land use change—the types 

of land converted and the GHG 

emissions associates with different 

types of land converted. These areas of 

uncertainty were estimated statistically 

using the Monte Carlo analysis 

methodology developed for the March 

2010 RFS rule.35 Figure II.B.4–1 shows 

the results of our statistical uncertainty 

assessment. 

Based on the weight of evidence 

considered, and putting the most weight 

on our mid-point estimate results, the 

results of our analysis indicate that 

barley ethanol would meet the 

minimum 20% GHG performance 

threshold for qualifying renewable fuel 

under the RFS program when using 

natural gas for all process energy, grid 

electricity, and drying 100% DG, and 

would meet the minimum 50% GHG 

performance threshold for advanced 

biofuels under the RFS program when 

using technologies that either reduce 

energy use or rely on low GHG-emitting 

energy sources. This conclusion is 

supported by our midpoint estimates, 

our statistical assessment of land use 

change uncertainty, as well as our 

consideration of other areas of 

uncertainty. 

An additional source of uncertainty is 

the distribution of ethanol production 

between spring and winter barley. EPA 

has worked to mitigate this source of 

uncertainty through extensive 

consultation with public and private 

sector barley experts and stakeholders. 

This consultation led to the 

determination that approximately 140 

million gallons of barley ethanol 

production by 2022 would be a 

reasonable assumption, as would the 

assumption that approximately 80 

million gallons will come from spring 

barley and approximately 60 million 

gallons will come from winter barley. 

However, we acknowledge that there 

remains uncertainty regarding how 

much ethanol will be produced from 

each of the two regional growing 

practices. We also acknowledge that this 

pathway would be applicable to 

international production. Based on our 

consultation of USDA and other experts, 

we do not anticipate any significant 

international production of barley 

ethanol. But that is an additional source 

of potential uncertainty. We therefore 

invite comment regarding the 

magnitude and significance of this 

uncertainty with regards to our analysis, 

as well as potential alternative methods 

of accounting for any significant 

uncertainty in our analytical framework. 

The docket for this NODA provides 

more details on all aspects of our 

analysis of barley ethanol. EPA invites 

comment on all aspects of its modeling 

of barley ethanol. We also invite 

comment on the consideration of 

uncertainty as it relates to making GHG 

threshold determinations. 

Dated: July 8, 2013. 

Christopher Grundler, 

Director, Office of Transportation & Air 

Quality. 

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BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Part 770 

[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2012–0018; FRL–9394–1] 

RIN 2070–AJ92 

Formaldehyde Emissions Standards 

for Composite Wood Products; 

Extension of Comment Period 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of 

comment period. 

SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in 

the Federal Register of June 10, 2013, 

concerning formaldehyde emissions 

standards for composite wood products. 

This document extends the comment 

period from August 9, 2013, to 

September 9, 2013. After receiving 

requests for an extension, EPA believes 

it is appropriate to extend the comment 

period in order to give stakeholders 

additional time to assess the impacts of 

the proposal, review technical 

documents in the docket, and prepare 

comments. 

DATES: The EPA is extending the 

comment date on a proposed rule 

published June 10, 2013 at 78 FR 34820. 

Comments, identified by docket 

identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– 

OPPT–2012–0018, must be received on 

or before September 9, 2013. 

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed 

instructions as provided under 

ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 

document of June 10, 2013. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

technical information contact: Cindy 

Wheeler, National Program Chemicals 

Division, Office of Pollution Prevention 

and Toxics, Environmental Protection 

Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 

Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone 

number: (202) 566–0484; email address: 

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For general information contact: The 

TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 

South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 

14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 

1404; email address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

document extends the public comment 

period established in the Federal 

Register of June 10, 2013 (78 FR 34820) 

(FRL–9342–3). EPA is hereby extending 

the comment period, which was set to 

end on August 9, 2013, to September 9, 

2013. 

To submit comments, or access the 

docket, please follow the detailed 

instructions as provided under 

ADDRESSES in the June 10, 2013, Federal 

Register document. If you have 

questions, consult the technical contact 

person listed under FOR FURTHER

INFORMATION CONTACT. 

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 770 

Environmental protection, 

Formaldehyde, Reporting and 

recordkeeping requirements, Toxic 

substances, Wood. 

Dated: July 17, 2013. 

James Jones, 

Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of 

Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. 

[FR Doc. 2013–17673 Filed 7–22–13; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 

AGENCY 

40 CFR Part 770 

[EPA–HQ–OPPT–2011–0380; FRL–9393–9] 

RIN 2070–AJ44 

Formaldehyde; Third-Party 

Certification Framework for the 

Formaldehyde Standards for 

Composite Wood Products; Extension 

of Comment Period 

AGENCY: Environmental Protection 

Agency (EPA). 

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of 

comment period. 

SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in 

the Federal Register of June 10, 2013, 

concerning a third-party certification 

framework for the formaldehyde 

standards for composite wood products. 

This document extends the comment 

period from August 9, 2013 to August 

26, 2013. After receiving requests for an 

extension, EPA believes it is appropriate 

to extend the comment period in order 

to give stakeholders additional time to 

assess the impacts of the proposal, 

review technical documents in the 

docket, and prepare comments. 

DATES: EPA is extending the comment 

date for a proposed rule published June 

10, 2013 at 78 FR 34796. Comments, 

identified by docket identification (ID) 

number EPA–HQ–OPPT–2011–0380, 

must be received on or before August 

26, 2013. 

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed 

instructions as provided under 

ADDRESSES in the Federal Register 

document of June 10, 2013. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For 

technical information contact: Erik 

Winchester, National Program 

Chemicals Division (7404T), Office of 

Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 

Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 

Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, 

DC 20460–0001; telephone number: 

(202) 564–6450; email address: 

winchester.erik@epa.gov. 

For general information contact: The 

TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 

South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 

14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 

1404; email address: TSCAHotline@epa.gov. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This 

document extends the public comment 

period established in the Federal 

Register of June 10, 2013 (78 FR 34796) 

(FRL–9342–4). EPA is hereby extending 

the comment period, which was set to 

end on August 9, 2013, to August 26, 

2013. 

To submit comments, or access the 

docket, please follow the detailed 

instructions as provided under 

ADDRESSES in the June 10, 2013, Federal 

Register document. If you have 

questions, consult the technical person 

listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

CONTACT. 

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 770 

Environmental protection, Composite 

wood products, Formaldehyde, 

Reporting and recordkeeping, Thirdparty certification. 

Dated: July 17, 2013. 

James Jones, 

Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of 

Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. 

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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 

COMMISSION 

47 CFR Part 73 

[MB Docket No. 11–182, RM–11701; DA 13– 

1577] 

Television Broadcasting Services; 

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 

AGENCY: Federal Communications 

Commission. 

ACTION: Proposed rule. 

SUMMARY: The Commission has before it 

a petition for rulemaking filed by KGAN 

Licensee, LLC (‘‘KGAN Licensee’’), the 

licensee of KGAN(TV), channel 51, 

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, requesting the 

substitution of channel 29 for channel 

51 at Cedar Rapids. While the 

Commission instituted a freeze on the 

acceptance of full power television 

rulemaking petitions requesting channel 

substitutions in May 2011, it 

subsequently announced that it would 

lift the freeze to accept such petitions 

for rulemaking seeking to relocate from 

channel 51 pursuant to a voluntary 

relocation agreement with Lower 700 

MHz A Block licensees. KGAN Licensee 

has entered into such a voluntary 

relocation agreement with King Street 

Wireless, L.P., stating that operating on 

channel 29 would remove any potential 

interference with a wireless operation 

located directly adjacent to channel 51 

in Cedar Rapids. KGAN Licensee 

believes the grant of this petition would 

serve the public interest. 

DATES: Comments must be filed on or 

before August 22, 2013, and reply 

comments on or before September 6, 

2013. 

ADDRESSES: Federal Communications 

Commission, Office of the Secretary, 

445 12th Street SW., Washington, DC 

20554. In addition to filing comments 

with the FCC, interested parties should 

serve counsel for petitioner as follows: 

Clifford M. Harrington, Esq., Pillsbury 

Winthrop Shaw Pittman, 2300 N Street 

NW., Washington, DC 20037–1128 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Joyce L. Bernstein, 

joyce.bernstein@fcc.gov, Media Bureau, 

(202) 418–1647. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a 

synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of 

Proposed Rule Making, MB Docket No. 

13–182, adopted July 15, 2013, and 

released July 16, 2013. The full text of 

this document is available for public 

inspection and copying during normal 

business hours in the FCC’s Reference 

Information Center at Portals II, CY– 

A257, 445 12th Street SW., Washington, 

DC 20554. This document will also be 


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