80 FR 48316 - Workshop To Review Initial Draft Materials for the Nitrogen Oxides (NOX

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 155 (August 12, 2015)

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As part of the review of the air quality criteria for nitrogen oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) and sulfur oxides (SO<INF>X</INF>) secondary (welfare-based) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a teleconference workshop to evaluate preliminary draft materials that will inform the development of the NO<INF>X</INF> and SO<INF>X</INF> Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) for ecological effects. The workshop is being organized by EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) within the Office of Research and Development and will be held by teleconference from August 25-27, 2015. The workshop will be open to attendance by interested public observers on a first-come, first-served basis and participation will be by teleconference only.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9931-96-ORD; Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-ORD-2013-0620 and Docket ID No. 
EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128]


Workshop To Review Initial Draft Materials for the Nitrogen 
Oxides (NOX) and Sulfur Oxides (SOX) Integrated 
Science Assessment (ISA) for Ecological Effects

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of workshop.

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SUMMARY: As part of the review of the air quality criteria for nitrogen 
oxides (NOX) and sulfur oxides (SOX) secondary 
(welfare-based) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a teleconference 
workshop to evaluate preliminary draft materials that will inform the 
development of the NOX and SOX Integrated Science 
Assessment (ISA) for ecological effects. The workshop is being 
organized by EPA's National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) 
within the Office of Research and Development and will be held by 
teleconference from August 25-27, 2015. The workshop will be open to 
attendance by interested public observers on a first-come, first-served 
basis and participation will be by teleconference only.

DATES: The workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, beginning 
at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.; Wednesday, August 26, 2015, 
beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.; and Thursday, August 27, 
2015, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held by teleconference and webinar. The 
call in number and Web site information for the teleconference are 
available to registered participants. Please register by going to 
https://nox-sox-eco-criteria-webinars.eventbrite.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please direct questions regarding 
workshop registration or logistics to Canden Byrd at 
EPA_NAAQS_Workshop@icfi.com or by phone at (919) 293-1660. Questions 
regarding the scientific and technical aspects of the workshop should 
be directed to Dr. Tara Greaver; telephone: 919-541-2435; facsimile: 
919-541-1818; or email: greaver.tara@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Information About the Workshop

    Section 109(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires the U.S. EPA to 
conduct periodic reviews of the air quality criteria for each air 
pollutant listed under section 108 of the Act. Based on such reviews, 
EPA is to retain or revise the NAAQS for a given pollutant as 
appropriate. As part of these reviews, NCEA assesses newly available 
scientific information and develops ISA documents (formerly known as 
Air Quality Criteria Documents) that provide the scientific basis for 
the reviews of the NAAQS.
    NCEA is holding this workshop to inform the Agency's evaluation of 
the scientific evidence for the review of the secondary NAAQS for 
NO2 and SO2. Section 109(b)(2) of the CAA defines 
secondary NAAQS must, ``specify a level of air quality the attainment 
and maintenance of which, in the judgment of the Administrator, based 
on such criteria, is requisite to protect the public welfare from any 
known or anticipated adverse effects associated with the presence of 
[the] pollutant in the ambient air.'' The purpose of the workshop is to 
obtain review of the scientific content of preliminary draft materials 
that will inform the development of the draft ecological effects ISA. 
Workshop sessions will include review and discussion of preliminary 
draft materials on the atmospheric chemistry, including air quality/
deposition, biogeochemistry, terrestrial acidification, terrestrial 
eutrophication, freshwater acidification, freshwater eutrophication, 
marine eutrophication, and ecosystem services. In addition, roundtable 
discussions will help identify key studies or concepts within each 
discipline to assist EPA in integrating relevant literature within and 
across disciplines. These preliminary materials are not being released 
as an external draft, but will be used to guide workshop discussions 
and inform the development of the draft ecological effects ISA. This 
workshop is planned to help ensure that the ISA, once developed, is up-
to-date and focuses on the key evidence to inform the scientific 
understanding for the review of the NOX and SOX 
secondary NAAQS. EPA is planning to release the first external review 
draft ecological effects ISA for NOX and SOX for 
review by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and the public 
during the first quarter of 2016.

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II. Workshop Information

    Members of the public may attend the teleconference as observers. 
Space in the teleconference may be limited, and reservations will be 
accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for the 
workshop is available online at https://nox-sox-eco-criteria-webinars.eventbrite.com.

    Dated: August 5, 2015.
Mary A. Ross,
Deputy Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment.
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the visitor instructions and additional Dated: August 3, 2015. Greaver; telephone: 919–541–2435;
information about the docket available Patricia L. Parrott, facsimile: 919–541–1818; or email:
at http://www.epa.gov/dockets. Acting, Director, Field and External Affairs greaver.tara@epa.gov.
Division, Office of Pesticide Protection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
II. Tentative Agenda Topics
[FR Doc. 2015–19824 Filed 8–11–15; 8:45 am]
1. Pollinator protection issues: I. Information About the Workshop
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
a. Managed pollinator protection Section 109(d) of the Clean Air Act
plans (CAA) requires the U.S. EPA to conduct
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION periodic reviews of the air quality
b. EPA pollinator policy public
AGENCY criteria for each air pollutant listed
comment update
[FRL–9931–96–ORD; Docket ID No. EPA– under section 108 of the Act. Based on
c. Environmental hazard statement in
HQ–ORD–2013–0620 and Docket ID No. such reviews, EPA is to retain or revise
relation to bees
EPA–HQ–OAR–2014–0128] the NAAQS for a given pollutant as
d. Follow-up on bee kill reporting on appropriate. As part of these reviews,
5700 dashboard Workshop To Review Initial Draft NCEA assesses newly available
2. Briefing on a new system for data Materials for the Nitrogen Oxides scientific information and develops ISA
sharing that could provide opportunities (NOX) and Sulfur Oxides (SOX) documents (formerly known as Air
for states to engage in meaningful data Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) Quality Criteria Documents) that
sharing. for Ecological Effects provide the scientific basis for the
3. Results of the joint project with the reviews of the NAAQS.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection
National Marine Fisheries Service NCEA is holding this workshop to
Agency (EPA).
dealing with targeted monitoring for the inform the Agency’s evaluation of the
Endangered Species Act Reasonable and ACTION: Notice of workshop. scientific evidence for the review of the
Prudent Measures (RPMs) and SUMMARY: As part of the review of the secondary NAAQS for NO2 and SO2.
Reasonable and Prudent Alternatives air quality criteria for nitrogen oxides Section 109(b)(2) of the CAA defines
(RPAs) in final biological opinions for (NOX) and sulfur oxides (SOX) secondary NAAQS must, ‘‘specify a
pesticides. secondary (welfare-based) National level of air quality the attainment and
4. Discuss final submittal of Pesticides Ambient Air Quality Standards maintenance of which, in the judgment
of Interest National Tracking System (NAAQS), the Environmental Protection of the Administrator, based on such
(POINTS) recommendation paper. Agency (EPA) is announcing a criteria, is requisite to protect the public
5. An update on EPA’s stance on teleconference workshop to evaluate welfare from any known or anticipated
treated seed. preliminary draft materials that will adverse effects associated with the
6. Pesticide general permit reissuance inform the development of the NOX and presence of [the] pollutant in the
update. SOX Integrated Science Assessment ambient air.’’ The purpose of the
(ISA) for ecological effects. The workshop is to obtain review of the
7. Worker Protection Standard final
workshop is being organized by EPA’s scientific content of preliminary draft
rule status and further update on
National Center for Environmental materials that will inform the
implementation strategy or staff to
Assessment (NCEA) within the Office of development of the draft ecological
discuss specific inconsistencies of
Research and Development and will be effects ISA. Workshop sessions will
personal protective equipment between
held by teleconference from August 25– include review and discussion of
label and National Institute of
27, 2015. The workshop will be open to preliminary draft materials on the
Occupational Safety and Health.
attendance by interested public atmospheric chemistry, including air
8. Safer Choice related discussion. quality/deposition, biogeochemistry,
9. Registrant agreement by EPA with observers on a first-come, first-served
basis and participation will be by terrestrial acidification, terrestrial
Wellmark on methomyl. eutrophication, freshwater acidification,
10. 2,4–D report from International teleconference only.
freshwater eutrophication, marine
Agency for Research on Cancer DATES: The workshop will be held on
eutrophication, and ecosystem services.
discussion. Tuesday, August 25, 2015, beginning at In addition, roundtable discussions will
11. Pyrethroid re-evaluation. 1:30 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.; help identify key studies or concepts
Wednesday, August 26, 2015, beginning within each discipline to assist EPA in
12. Cannabis follow-up and update.
at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.; and integrating relevant literature within
13. Distributor label follow-up-update Thursday, August 27, 2015, beginning at
on letter and enforcement by the agency. and across disciplines. These
11:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. preliminary materials are not being
14. Demonstrate a field inspection
ADDRESSES: The workshop will be held released as an external draft, but will be
tool developed by the National
by teleconference and webinar. The call used to guide workshop discussions and
Pesticide.
in number and Web site information for inform the development of the draft
15. Information Retrieval System for the teleconference are available to
use by inspectors. ecological effects ISA. This workshop is
registered participants. Please register planned to help ensure that the ISA,
16. Performance measures update. by going to https://nox-sox-eco-criteria- once developed, is up-to-date and
17. Laboratory Discussion to increase webinars.eventbrite.com. focuses on the key evidence to inform
regulatory awareness.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the scientific understanding for the
III. How can I request to participate in Please direct questions regarding review of the NOX and SOX secondary
this meeting? workshop registration or logistics to NAAQS. EPA is planning to release the
Canden Byrd at EPA_NAAQS_ first external review draft ecological
This meeting is open for the public to Workshop@icfi.com or by phone at (919) effects ISA for NOX and SOX for review
attend. You may attend the meeting 293–1660. Questions regarding the by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory
without further notification. scientific and technical aspects of the Committee and the public during the
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 136 et seq. workshop should be directed to Dr. Tara first quarter of 2016.

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II. Workshop Information Parties: Hoegh Autoliners AS; FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
Members of the public may attend the Grimaldi Deep Sea S.p.A. and Grimaldi
teleconference as observers. Space in Euromed S.p.A. (acting as a single Formations of, Acquisitions by, and
the teleconference may be limited, and party). Mergers of Bank Holding Companies
reservations will be accepted on a first- Filing Party: Wayne R. Rohde, Esq.;
come, first-served basis. Registration for Cozen O’Connor; 1627 I Street, NW; The companies listed in this notice
the workshop is available online at Suite 1100; Washington, DC 20006. have applied to the Board for approval,
https://nox-sox-eco-criteria- Synopsis: The Amendment revises the pursuant to the Bank Holding Company
webinars.eventbrite.com. agreement to provide for the two-way Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.)
chartering of space, rather than a one- (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part
Dated: August 5, 2015. way from Hoegh to Grimaldi. 225), and all other applicable statutes
Mary A. Ross, Agreement No.: 012354. and regulations to become a bank
Deputy Director, National Center for Title: MOL/NMCC/WLS and Toko holding company and/or to acquire the
Environmental Assessment. Line Space Charter Agreement. assets or the ownership of, control of, or
[FR Doc. 2015–19842 Filed 8–11–15; 8:45 am] Parties: Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd; the power to vote shares of a bank or
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Nissan Motor Car Carrier Co., Ltd.; bank holding company and all of the
World Logistics Service (U.S.A.), Inc.; banks and nonbanking companies
Toko Kaiun Kaisha, Ltd. owned by the bank holding company,
FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Filing Party: Eric. C. Jeffrey, Esq.; including the companies listed below.
Nixon Peabody LLP; 799 9th Street NW.,
Sunshine Act Meeting The applications listed below, as well
Suite 500; Washington, DC 20001.
as other related filings required by the
AGENCY: Federal Election Commission Synopsis: The agreement would
authorize the parties to charter space to/ Board, are available for immediate
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 inspection at the Federal Reserve Bank
from one another for the carriage of
at 10:00 a.m. and its continuation on indicated. The applications will also be
vehicles and other Ro/Ro cargo in the
Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the available for inspection at the offices of
trade between the U.S. and all foreign
conclusion of the open meeting. the Board of Governors. Interested
countries.
PLACE: 999 E Street NW., Washington, persons may express their views in
Agreement No.: 012355.
DC. writing on the standards enumerated in
Title: CMA CGM/SL Gulf Bridge
STATUS: This meeting will be closed to Express Slot Charter Agreement. the BHC Act (12 U.S.C. 1842(c)). If the
the public. Parties: CMA CGM, S.A. and Maersk proposal also involves the acquisition of
Federal Register Notice of Previous Line A/S trading under the name of a nonbanking company, the review also
Announcement—80 FR 39432. Sealand. includes whether the acquisition of the
Filing Party: Draughn B. Arbona, Esq; nonbanking company complies with the
CHANGE IN THE MEETING: This meeting
CMA CGM (America) LLC; 5701 Lake standards in section 4 of the BHC Act
was continued at 1:00 p.m. on August
Wright Drive; Norfolk, VA 23502. (12 U.S.C. 1843). Unless otherwise
10, 2015.
Synopsis: The agreement authorizes noted, nonbanking activities will be
* * * * * conducted throughout the United States.
CMA to charter space to Sealand in the
PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: trade between ports in Mexico and ports Unless otherwise noted, comments
Judith Ingram, Press Officer, Telephone: on the Gulf Coast of the United States regarding each of these applications
(202) 694–1220. on the one hand, and ports in Jamaica, must be received at the Reserve Bank
Shelley E. Garr, Colombia, and Panama on the other indicated or the offices of the Board of
Deputy Secretary. hand. Governors not later than September 8,
[FR Doc. 2015–19984 Filed 8–10–15; 4:15 pm] Agreement No.: 012356. 2015.
BILLING CODE 6715–01–P Title: Matson/MELL Space Charter A. Federal Reserve Bank of
Agreement (Pacific Islands). Philadelphia (William Lang, Senior Vice
Parties: Matson Navigation Company, President) 100 North 6th Street,
FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION Inc. and Mariana Express Lines Pte. Ltd. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19105–
(‘‘MELL’’).
1521:
Notice of Agreements Filed Filing Party: Sloan White, Assistant
General Counsel; Matson; 555 12th 1. Juniata Valley Financial Corp., and
The Commission hereby gives notice Street, Oakland, California 94607. The Juniata Valley Bank., both in
of the filing of the following agreements Synopsis: The agreement authorizes Mifflintown, Pennsylvania; to merge
under the Shipping Act of 1984. Matson to charter space to MELL in the with FNBPA Bancorp, Inc., and thereby
Interested parties may submit comments trade between ports on the United States indirectly acquire First National Bank of
on the agreements to the Secretary, West Coast, Guam, Taiwan, the Port Allegany, both in Port Allegany,
Federal Maritime Commission, Philippines, and Hong Kong on the one Pennsylvania.
Washington, DC 20573, within twelve hand, and ports in Chuuk, Pohnpei, B. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
days of the date this notice appears in Kosrae, Majuro, Palau, and Yap on the (Adam M. Drimer, Assistant Vice
the Federal Register. Copies of the other hand. President) 701 East Byrd Street,
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agreements are available through the
By Order of the Federal Maritime Richmond, Virginia 23261–4528:
Commission’s Web site (www.fmc.gov)
Commission. 1. Citizens Building and Loan MHC,
or by contacting the Office of
Dated: August 7, 2015. Greer, South Carolina; to become a
Agreements at (202) 523–5793 or
tradeanalysis@fmc.gov. Karen V. Gregory, mutual holding company by acquiring
Agreement No.: 012208–003. Secretary. 100 percent of the voting shares of
Title: Hoegh/Grimaldi Space Charter [FR Doc. 2015–19848 Filed 8–11–15; 8:45 am] Citizens Building and Loan, SSB, Greer,
Agreement. BILLING CODE 6731–AA–P South Carolina.

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice of workshop.
Dates		The workshop will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, beginning at 1:30 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.; Wednesday, August 26, 2015, beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.; and Thursday, August 27, 2015, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m.
Contact		Please direct questions regarding workshop registration or logistics to Canden Byrd at [email protected] or by phone at (919) 293-1660. Questions regarding the scientific and technical aspects of the workshop should be directed to Dr. Tara Greaver; telephone: 919-541-2435; facsimile: 919-541-1818; or email: [email protected]
FR Citation		80 FR 48316