81 FR 73397 - Notice of Extension to Comment Period on the Request for Public Comments To Be Sent to EPA on Peer Review Materials To Inform the Safe Drinking Water Act Decision Making on Perchlorate

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 206 (October 25, 2016)

Page Range		73397-73398
FR Document		2016-25772

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for the notice, ``Request for Public Comments To Be Sent to EPA on Peer Review Materials To Inform the Safe Drinking Water Act Decision Making on Perchlorate.'' In response to stakeholder requests, EPA is extending the comment period for an additional eleven days, from November 14, 2016, to November 25, 2016.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OW-2016-0438; FRL-9954-50-OW]


Notice of Extension to Comment Period on the Request for Public 
Comments To Be Sent to EPA on Peer Review Materials To Inform the Safe 
Drinking Water Act Decision Making on Perchlorate

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the 
comment period for the notice, ``Request for Public Comments To Be Sent 
to EPA on Peer Review Materials To Inform the Safe Drinking Water Act 
Decision Making on Perchlorate.'' In response to stakeholder requests, 
EPA is extending the comment period for an additional eleven days, from 
November 14, 2016, to November 25, 2016.

DATES: The comment period announced in the notice that was published on 
September 30, 2016 (81 FR 67350) is extended. Comments now must be 
received by EPA on or before November 25, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-
2016-0438, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from 
Regulations.gov. EPA may publish any comment received to its public 
docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, 
video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written 
comment is considered the official comment and should include 
discussion of all points you wish to make. EPA will generally not 
consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary 
submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For 
additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, 
information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance 
on making effective comments, please visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russ Perkinson at U.S. EPA, Office of 
Ground Water and Drinking Water, Standards and Risk Management 
Division, (Mail Code 4607M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, 
DC 20460; telephone: 202-564-4901; or email:[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 30, 2016, EPA published in the 
Federal Register (81 FR 67350), a notice announcing the release of 
materials for public comment. The materials will undergo expert peer 
review in support of the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act decision making 
on perchlorate. The Agency requests

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comment on both the draft Biologically Based Dose-Response Model and an 
accompanying draft model report entitled ``Biologically Based Dose-
Response Models for the Effect of Perchlorate on Thyroid Hormones in 
the Infant, Breast Feeding Mother, Pregnant Mother, and Fetus: Model 
Development, Revision, and Preliminary Dose-Response Analyses.'' These 
materials will be reviewed by an expert peer review panel and the 
panelists will consider the public comments received. For more detailed 
information about this matter, please refer to the September 30, 2016, 
Federal Register notice.
    The notice of request for public comment, as initially published in 
the Federal Register, provided for written comments to be submitted to 
EPA on or before November 14, 2016, (a 45-day public comment period). 
Since publication, EPA has received a request for additional time to 
submit comments. EPA is extending the public comment period for eleven 
days until November 25, 2016.

    Dated: October 19, 2016.
Joel Beauvais,
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Water.
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7—IA, KS, MO, NE .............. Susan Klein, 11201 Renner Boulevard (SUPRSTAR), Jennifer Morris, 11201 Renner Boulevard
Lenexa KS 66219, Phone (913) 551–7786, Fax (913) (SUPRSTAR), Lenexa KS 66219, Phone (913) 551–
551–9786. 7341, Fax (913) 551–9341.
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WY. ver, CO 80202–1129, Phone (303) 312–6706, Fax Denver, CO 80202–1129, Phone (303) 312–6760,
(303) 312–6065. Fax (303) 312–6962.
9—AZ, CA, HI, NV, AS, GU, Eugenia Chow, 75 Hawthorne St. (SFD–6–1), San Jose Garcia, Jr., 600 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 1460, Los
MP. Francisco, CA 94105, Phone (415) 972–3160, Fax Angeles, CA 90017, Phone (213) 244–1811, Fax
(415) 947–3520. (213) 244–1850.
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chorage, AK 99513, Phone ((907) 271–3414, Fax ( chorage, AK 99513, Phone ((907) 271–3414, Fax
907) 271–3424. (907) 271–3424.

XI. Statutory and Executive Order 272 note) do not apply. The extended. Comments now must be
Reviews Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 received by EPA on or before November
Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR et seq., generally provides that before 25, 2016.
51735, October 4, 1993), this action is certain actions may take effect, the ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ and agency promulgating the action must identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–
is therefore not subject to review under submit a report, which includes a copy OW–2016–0438, to the Federal
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 (76 of the action, to each House of the eRulemaking Portal: http://
FR 3821, January 21, 2011). Because this Congress and to the Comptroller General www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
action is not subject to notice and of the United States. Because this final instructions for submitting comments.
comment requirements under the action does not contain legally binding Once submitted, comments cannot be
Administrative Procedures Act or any requirements, it is not subject to the edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
other statute, it is not subject to the Congressional Review Act. EPA may publish any comment received
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 Dated: October 13, 2016. to its public docket. Do not submit
et seq.) or Sections 202 and 205 of the Gail Cooper, electronically any information you
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1999 consider to be Confidential Business
Deputy Director, Office of Brownfields and
(UMRA) (Pub. L. 104–4). In addition, Land Revitalization, Office of Land and Information (CBI) or other information
this action does not significantly or Emergency Management. whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
uniquely affect small governments. This [FR Doc. 2016–25770 Filed 10–24–16; 8:45 am]
Multimedia submissions (audio, video,
action does not create new binding legal etc.) must be accompanied by a written
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requirements that substantially and comment. The written comment is
directly affect Tribes under Executive considered the official comment and
Order 13175 (63 FR 67249, November 9, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION should include discussion of all points
2000). This action does not have AGENCY you wish to make. EPA will generally
significant Federalism implications not consider comments or comment
[EPA–HQ–OW–2016–0438; FRL–9954–50– contents located outside of the primary
under Executive Order 13132 (64 FR
OW] submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or
43255, August 10, 1999). Because this
action has been exempted from review other file sharing system). For
Notice of Extension to Comment
under Executive Order 12866, this additional submission methods, the full
Period on the Request for Public
action is not subject to Executive Order EPA public comment policy,
Comments To Be Sent to EPA on Peer
13211, entitled Actions Concerning information about CBI or multimedia
Review Materials To Inform the Safe
Regulations That Significantly Affect submissions, and general guidance on
Drinking Water Act Decision Making on
Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 making effective comments, please visit
Perchlorate
FR 28355, May 22, 2001) or Executive http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
Order 13045, entitled Protection of AGENCY: Environmental Protection commenting-epa-dockets.
Children from Environmental Health Agency (EPA). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russ
Risks and Safety Risks (62 FR 19885, ACTION: Extension of comment period. Perkinson at U.S. EPA, Office of Ground
April 23, 1997). This action does not Water and Drinking Water, Standards
contain any information collections SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection and Risk Management Division, (Mail
subject to OMB approval under the Agency (EPA) is extending the comment Code 4607M), 1200 Pennsylvania
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), 44 period for the notice, ‘‘Request for Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460;
U.S.C. 3501 et seq., nor does it require Public Comments To Be Sent to EPA on telephone: 202–564–4901; or
any special considerations under Peer Review Materials To Inform the email:perkinson.russ@epa.gov.
Executive Order 12898, entitled Federal Safe Drinking Water Act Decision SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
Actions to Address Environmental Making on Perchlorate.’’ In response to September 30, 2016, EPA published in
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Justice in Minority Populations and stakeholder requests, EPA is extending the Federal Register (81 FR 67350), a
Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629, the comment period for an additional notice announcing the release of
February 16, 1994). This action does not eleven days, from November 14, 2016, materials for public comment. The
involve technical standards; thus, the to November 25, 2016. materials will undergo expert peer
requirements of Section 12(d) of the DATES: The comment period announced review in support of the EPA’s Safe
National Technology Transfer and in the notice that was published on Drinking Water Act decision making on
Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. September 30, 2016 (81 FR 67350) is perchlorate. The Agency requests

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comment on both the draft Biologically quality, utility, and clarity of the requested includes: the operator’s name
Based Dose-Response Model and an information collected; ways to minimize and address; system-wide capacity and
accompanying draft model report the burden of the collection of frequency information; channel usage;
entitled ‘‘Biologically Based Dose- information on the respondents, and number of subscribers. The purpose
Response Models for the Effect of including the use of automated of the form is to require operational
Perchlorate on Thyroid Hormones in the collection techniques or other forms of cable television systems to verify,
Infant, Breast Feeding Mother, Pregnant information technology; and ways to correct and/or furnish the Commission
Mother, and Fetus: Model Development, further reduce the information with the most current information on
Revision, and Preliminary Dose- collection burden on small business their respective cable systems.
Response Analyses.’’ These materials concerns with fewer than 25 employees. Federal Communications Commission.
will be reviewed by an expert peer The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a Marlene H. Dortch,
review panel and the panelists will collection of information unless it
Secretary, Office of the Secretary.
consider the public comments received. displays a currently valid OMB control
[FR Doc. 2016–25718 Filed 10–24–16; 8:45 am]
For more detailed information about number. No person shall be subject to
this matter, please refer to the any penalty for failing to comply with BILLING CODE 6712–01–P

September 30, 2016, Federal Register a collection of information subject to the
notice. PRA that does not display a valid OMB
The notice of request for public FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
control number.
comment, as initially published in the COMMISSION
DATES: Written PRA comments should
Federal Register, provided for written be submitted on or before December 27, [OMB 3060–0057]
comments to be submitted to EPA on or 2016. If you anticipate that you will be
before November 14, 2016, (a 45-day submitting comments, but find it Information Collection Being Reviewed
public comment period). Since difficult to do so within the period of by the Federal Communications
publication, EPA has received a request time allowed by this notice, you should Commission
for additional time to submit comments. advise the contact listed below as soon AGENCY: Federal Communications
EPA is extending the public comment as possible. Commission.
period for eleven days until November ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to ACTION: Notice and request for
25, 2016. Cathy Williams, FCC, via email PRA@ comments.
Dated: October 19, 2016. fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov.
Joel Beauvais, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort
Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of additional information about the to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
Water. information collection, contact Cathy required by the Paperwork Reduction
[FR Doc. 2016–25772 Filed 10–24–16; 8:45 am] Williams at (202) 418–2918. Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520), the Federal Communications
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Commission (FCC or the Commission)
OMB Control Number: 3060–0061.
invites the general public and other
Title: Annual Report of Cable
Federal agencies to take this
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Television Systems, FCC Form 325.
opportunity to comment on the
COMMISSION Form Number: FCC Form 325.
Type of Review: Extension of a following information collection.
[OMB 3060–0061]
currently approved collection. Comments are requested concerning:
Respondents: Business or other for- whether the proposed collection of
Information Collection Being Reviewed information is necessary for the proper
by the Federal Communications profit entities.
Number of Respondents and performance of the functions of the
Commission Under Delegated Commission, including whether the
Authority Responses: 1,100 respondents; 1,100
responses. information shall have practical utility;
AGENCY: Federal Communications Estimated Time per Response: 2.166 the accuracy of the Commission’s
Commission. hours. burden estimate; ways to enhance the
Frequency of Response: Annual quality, utility, and clarity of the
ACTION: Notice and request for
reporting requirement. information collected; ways to minimize
comments.
Obligation to Respond: Required to the burden of the collection of
SUMMARY: As part of its continuing effort obtain or retain benefits. The statutory information on the respondents,
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as authority for this collection is contained including the use of automated
required by the Paperwork Reduction in Sections 4(i), 601 and 602 of the collection techniques or other forms of
Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501– Communications Act of 1934, as information technology; and ways to
3520), the Federal Communications amended. further reduce the information
Commission (FCC or Commission) Total Annual Burden: 2,383 hours. collection burden on small business
invites the general public and other Total Annual Cost: None. concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
Federal agencies to take this Privacy Act Impact Assessment: No The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a
opportunity to comment on the impact(s). collection of information unless it
following information collections. Nature and Extent of Confidentiality: displays a currently valid control
Comments are requested concerning: There is no need for confidentiality with number. No person shall be subject to
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whether the proposed collection of this collection of information. any penalty for failing to comply with
information is necessary for the proper Needs and Uses: The Federal a collection of information subject to the
performance of the functions of the Communications Commission uses FCC PRA that does not display a valid Office
Commission, including whether the Form 325 ‘‘Annual Report of Cable of Management and Budget (OMB)
information shall have practical utility; Television Systems’’ to solicit basic control number.
the accuracy of the Commission’s operational information from the cable DATES: Written PRA comments should
burden estimate; ways to enhance the television industry. The information be submitted on or before December 27,

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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		Notices
Action		Extension of comment period.
Dates		The comment period announced in the notice that was published on September 30, 2016 (81 FR 67350) is extended. Comments now must be received by EPA on or before November 25, 2016.
Contact		Russ Perkinson at U.S. EPA, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, Standards and Risk Management Division, (Mail Code 4607M), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone: 202-564-4901; or email:[email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 73397