80 FR 22964 - Health and Environmental Protection Standards for Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings; Extension of Comment Period

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 79 (April 24, 2015)

Page Range		22964-22965
FR Document		2015-09624

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) requesting public comment and information on revisions to the EPA's ``Health and Environmental Protection Standards for Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings.'' The EPA published the NPRM on January 26, 2015 in the Federal Register (80 FR 4156), which included a request for comments on or before April 27, 2015. The purpose of this action is to extend this comment period an additional 30 days.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 192

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0788; FRL-9926-76-OAR]
RIN 2060-AP43


Health and Environmental Protection Standards for Uranium and 
Thorium Mill Tailings; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing an 
extension of the public comment period for the Notice of Proposed 
Rulemaking (NPRM) requesting public comment and information on 
revisions to the EPA's ``Health and Environmental Protection Standards 
for Uranium and Thorium Mill Tailings.'' The EPA published the NPRM on 
January 26, 2015 in the Federal Register (80 FR 4156), which included a 
request for comments on or before April 27, 2015. The purpose of this 
action is to extend this comment period an additional 30 days.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 27, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2012-0788, by one of the following methods:
     http://www.regulations.gov: Follow the online instructions 
for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected].
     Fax: (202) 566-9744.
     Mail: U.S. Postal Service, send comments to: Air and 
Radiation Docket, EPA Docket Center, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-
0788, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460. Please include 
a total of two copies.
    Hand Delivery: In person or by courier, deliver comments to: EPA 
Docket Center, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0788, EPA West, Room 3334, 
1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are 
only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and 
special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed 
information. Please include a total of two copies.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-
2012-0788. The Agency'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 email. The http://www.regulations.gov Web site 
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 email comment directly to EPA without 
going through http://www.regulations.gov, your email 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 the 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 http://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information 
for which 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 EPA 
Docket Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC. 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, and the telephone 
number for the Docket Center is (202) 566-1742.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ingrid Rosencrantz, EPA Office of 
Radiation and Indoor Air; telephone number: (202) 343-9286; email 
address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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A. What should I consider as I prepare my comments for the EPA?

    1. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, 
remember to:
     Identify the rulemaking by docket number, subject heading, 
Federal Register date and page 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 it to be 
reproduced.
     Illustrate your concerns with specific examples and 
suggest alternatives.
     Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the 
use of profanity or personal threats.
     Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period 
deadline identified.

B. How can I get copies of this document, the proposed rule, and other 
related information?

    The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0788. The EPA has also developed a Web site for the 
NPRM at: http://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm/40CFR192.html. Please 
refer to the original Federal Register document on the NPRM for 
detailed information on accessing information related to the document.
    In response to requests for an extension, we are extending the 
public comment period for this NPRM through May 27, 2015. This 
extension will provide the public additional time to provide comment on 
updating this standard.

    Dated: April 17, 2015.
Janet G. McCabe,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation.
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substantial number of small entities ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION http://www.regulations.gov, including
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 AGENCY any personal information provided,
U.S.C. 601 et seq.); unless the comment includes
40 CFR Part 192 information claimed to be Confidential
• does not contain any unfunded
mandate or significantly or uniquely [EPA–HQ–OAR–2012–0788; FRL–9926–76– Business Information (CBI) or other
OAR] information whose disclosure is
affect small governments, as described
restricted by statute. Do not submit
in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act RIN 2060–AP43 information that you consider to be CBI
of 1995 (Public Law 104–4); or otherwise protected through http://
• does not have Federalism Health and Environmental Protection
www.regulations.gov or email. The
implications as specified in Executive Standards for Uranium and Thorium
http://www.regulations.gov Web site is
Mill Tailings; Extension of Comment
Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which
Period
1999); means EPA will not know your identity
• is not an economically significant AGENCY: Environmental Protection or contact information unless you
regulatory action based on health or Agency (EPA). provide it in the body of your comment.
safety risks subject to Executive Order ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of If you send an email comment directly
13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); comment period. to EPA without going through http://
www.regulations.gov, your email
• is not a significant regulatory action SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental address will be automatically captured
subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR Protection Agency is announcing an and included as part of the comment
28355, May 22, 2001); extension of the public comment period that is placed in the public docket and
• is not subject to requirements of for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking made available on the Internet. If you
Section 12(d) of the National (NPRM) requesting public comment and submit an electronic comment, EPA
Technology Transfer and Advancement information on revisions to the EPA’s recommends that you include your
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because ‘‘Health and Environmental Protection name and other contact information in
application of those requirements would Standards for Uranium and Thorium the body of your comment and with any
be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act; Mill Tailings.’’ The EPA published the disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA
NPRM on January 26, 2015 in the cannot read your comment due to
and
Federal Register (80 FR 4156), which technical difficulties and cannot contact
• does not provide EPA with the included a request for comments on or you for clarification, EPA may not be
discretionary authority to address, as before April 27, 2015. The purpose of able to consider your comment.
appropriate, disproportionate human this action is to extend this comment Electronic files should avoid the use of
health or environmental effects, using period an additional 30 days. special characters, any form of
practicable and legally permissible DATES: Written comments must be encryption, and be free of any defects or
methods, under Executive Order 12898 received on or before May 27, 2015. viruses. For additional information
(59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, about the EPA’s public docket, visit the
In addition, this rule does not have identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– EPA Docket Center homepage at
tribal implications as specified by OAR–2012–0788, by one of the http://www.epa.gov/epahome/
Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, following methods: dockets.htm.
• http://www.regulations.gov: Follow Docket: All documents in the docket
November 9, 2000), because the SIP is
the online instructions for submitting are listed in the http://
not approved to apply in Indian country
comments. www.regulations.gov index. Although
located in the state, and EPA notes that listed in the index, some information is
it will not impose substantial direct • Email: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov.
• Fax: (202) 566–9744. not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other
costs on tribal governments or preempt information for which disclosure is
tribal law. • Mail: U.S. Postal Service, send
comments to: Air and Radiation Docket, restricted by statute. Certain other
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 EPA Docket Center, Docket ID No. EPA– material, such as copyrighted material,
HQ–OAR–2012–0788, 1200 will be publicly available only in hard
Environmental protection, Air Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, copy. Publicly available docket
pollution control, Carbon monoxide, DC 20460. Please include a total of two materials are available either
Incorporation by reference, copies. electronically in http://
Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Hand Delivery: In person or by www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at
Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate courier, deliver comments to: EPA the EPA Docket Center, EPA West,
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping Docket Center, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave.
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile OAR–2012–0788, EPA West, Room NW., Washington, DC. The Public
organic compounds. 3334, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW., Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to
Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
Dated: April 8, 2015. excluding legal holidays. The telephone
are only accepted during the Docket’s
H. Curtis Spalding, number for the Public Reading Room is
normal hours of operation, and special
Regional Administrator, EPA New England. arrangements should be made for (202) 566–1744, and the telephone
[FR Doc. 2015–09372 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] number for the Docket Center is (202)
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deliveries of boxed information. Please
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P include a total of two copies. 566–1742.
Instructions: Direct your comments to FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2012– Ingrid Rosencrantz, EPA Office of
0788. The Agency’s policy is that all Radiation and Indoor Air; telephone
comments received will be included in number: (202) 343–9286; email address:
the public docket without change and rosencrantz.ingrid@epa.gov.
may be made available online at SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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A. What should I consider as I prepare SUMMARY: A Petition for Reconsideration Replies to an opposition must be filed
my comments for the EPA? (Petition) has been filed in the on or before May 19, 2015.
1. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
When submitting comments, remember by Warren Havens, on behalf of Commission, 445 12th Street SW.,
to: Telesaurus Holdings GB LLC., and Washington, DC 20554.
• Identify the rulemaking by docket Skybridge Spectrum Foundation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
number, subject heading, Federal DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must Dana Zelman, Public Safety and
Register date and page number. be filed on or before May 11, 2015. Homeland Security Bureau, 202–418–
• Explain why you agree or disagree; Replies to an opposition must be filed 0546, Dana.Zelman@fcc.gov.
suggest alternatives and substitute on or before May 19, 2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
language for your requested changes. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications summary of Commission’s document,
• Describe any assumptions and Commission, 445 12th Street SW., Report No. 3020, released April 21,
provide any technical information and/ Washington DC 20554. 2015. The full text of Report No. 3020
or data that you used. is available for viewing and copying in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul
• If you estimate potential costs or
Murray, Office of Engineering and Room CY–B402, 445 12th Street SW.,
burdens, explain how you arrived at
Technology Bureau, (202) 418–0688, or Washington, DC. The Commission will
your estimate in sufficient detail to
email: Paul.Murray@fcc.gov. not send a copy of this Notice pursuant
allow it to be reproduced.
• Illustrate your concerns with SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a to the Congressional Review Act, 5
specific examples and suggest summary of Commission’s document, U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), because this Notice
alternatives. Report No. 3019, released April 16, does not have an impact on any rules of
• Explain your views as clearly as 2015. The full text of Report No. 3019 particular applicability.
possible, avoiding the use of profanity is available for viewing and copying in Subject: In the Matter of Wireless
or personal threats. Room CY–B402, 445 12th Street, SW., E911 Location Accuracy Requirements,
• Make sure to submit your Washington, DC. The Commission will published at 80 FR 11805, March 4,
comments by the comment period not send a copy of this Notice pursuant 2015 in PS Docket No. 07–114, and
deadline identified. to the Congressional Review Act, 5 published pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e)
U.S.C. 801(a)(1)(A), because this Notice of the Commission’s rules. See also 47
B. How can I get copies of this CFR 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules.
document, the proposed rule, and other does not have an impact on any rules of
particular applicability. Number Of Petitions Filed: 1
related information? Federal Communications Commission.
Subjects: In the Matter of
The EPA has established a docket for Modification of Parts 2 and 15 of the Sheryl D. Todd,
this action under Docket ID No. EPA– Commission’s Rules for unlicensed Deputy Secretary.
HQ–OAR–2012–0788. The EPA has also devices and equipment approval, ET [FR Doc. 2015–09594 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am]
developed a Web site for the NPRM at: Docket No. 03–201, published at 79 FR BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/tenorm/ 40678, July 14, 2014, and published
40CFR192.html. Please refer to the pursuant to 47 CFR 1.429(e) of the
original Federal Register document on Commission’s rules. See also 47 CFR FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
the NPRM for detailed information on 1.4(b)(1) of the Commission’s rules. COMMISSION
accessing information related to the Number of Petitions Filed: 1.
document. 47 CFR Part 73
In response to requests for an Federal Communications Commission.
extension, we are extending the public Marlene H. Dortch, [MB Docket No. 15–98, RM–11748; DA 15–
Secretary. 481]
comment period for this NPRM through
May 27, 2015. This extension will [FR Doc. 2015–09490 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am]
Television Broadcasting Services;
provide the public additional time to BILLING CODE 6712–01–P
Providence, Rhode Island
provide comment on updating this
standard. AGENCY: Federal Communications
Dated: April 17, 2015.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Commission.
COMMISSION ACTION: Proposed rule.
Janet G. McCabe,
Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air 47 CFR Part 20 The Commission has before it
SUMMARY:
and Radiation. a petition for rulemaking filed by WJAR
[FR Doc. 2015–09624 Filed 4–23–15; 8:45 am] [PS Docket No. 07–114; Report No. 3020]
Licensee, LLC (the Licensee), the
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Petition for Reconsideration of Action licensee of WJAR(TV), channel 51,
in a Rulemaking Proceeding Providence, Rhode Island, requesting
the substitution of channel 50 for
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY: Federal Communications channel 51 at Providence. While the
COMMISSION Commission. Commission instituted a freeze on the
ACTION: Petition for reconsideration. acceptance of full power television
47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 rulemaking petitions requesting channel
SUMMARY: A Petition for Reconsideration substitutions in May 2011, it
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[ET Docket No. 03–201; Report 3019]
(Petition) has been filed in the subsequently announced that it would
Petition for Reconsideration of Action Commission’s Rulemaking proceeding lift the freeze to accept such petitions
in a Rulemaking Proceeding by Joseph P. Benkert, P.C., on behalf of for rulemaking seeking to relocate from
the Boulder Regional Emergency channel 51 pursuant to a voluntary
AGENCY: Federal Communications Telephone Service Authority.
Commission. relocation agreement with Lower 700
DATES: Oppositions to the Petition must MHz A Block licensees. The Licensee
ACTION: Petition for reconsideration.
be filed on or before May 11, 2015. has entered into such a voluntary

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
sudoc Class		AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106:
Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule; extension of comment period.
Dates		Written comments must be received on or before May 27, 2015.
Contact		Ingrid Rosencrantz, EPA Office of Radiation and Indoor Air; telephone number: (202) 343-9286; email
FR Citation		80 FR 22964
RIN Number		2060-AP43