82 FR 44613 - Notice of Administrative Settlement Agreement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 184 (September 25, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-20313

In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given that a proposed administrative settlement agreement for recovery of response costs (``Proposed Agreement'') associated with the New Jersey Fireworks Superfund Site, Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland was executed by the Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') and is now subject to public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement would resolve potential EPA claims against the Estate of Louis Casale (``Settling Party''). The Proposed Agreement would require Settling Party to reimburse EPA $50,000 for response costs incurred by EPA for the Site. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the Proposed Agreement. EPA's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[9967-91-Region 3]


Notice of Administrative Settlement Agreement Pursuant to the 
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation, and Liability Act (``CERCLA''), notice is hereby given 
that a proposed administrative settlement agreement for recovery of 
response costs (``Proposed Agreement'') associated with the New Jersey 
Fireworks Superfund Site, Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland was executed 
by the Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA'') and is now subject to 
public comment, after which EPA may modify or withdraw its consent if 
comments received disclose facts or considerations that indicate that 
the Proposed Agreement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The 
Proposed Agreement would resolve potential EPA claims against the 
Estate of Louis Casale (``Settling Party''). The Proposed Agreement 
would require Settling Party to reimburse EPA $50,000 for response 
costs incurred by EPA for the Site.
    For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this 
notice, EPA will receive written comments relating to the Proposed 
Agreement. EPA's response to any comments received will be available 
for public inspection at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before October 25, 2017.

ADDRESSES: The Proposed Agreement and additional background information 
relating to the Proposed Agreement are available for public inspection 
at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch 
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. A copy of the

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Proposed Agreement may be obtained from Andrew S. Goldman (3RC41), 
Senior Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Comments should 
reference the ``New Jersey Fireworks Superfund Site, Proposed 
Settlement Agreement'' and ``EPA CERCLA Docket No. CERC-03-2017-
0138CR,'' and should be forwarded to Andrew S. Goldman at the above 
address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew S. Goldman (3RC41), U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 
19103, Phone: (215) 814-2487; [email protected].

    Dated: August 31, 2017.
Karen Melvin,
Director, Hazardous Site Cleanup Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region III.
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particulate matter using the U.S. EPA was received on July 25, 2017. These commercial availability or technical
PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR part 50, monitors are commercially available aspects of the methods should be
Appendix L, Figs. L–2 thru L–19, from the applicant, Met One directed to the applicant.
equipped with either a Mesa Instruments, Inc., 1600 Washington Dated: August 16, 2017.
Laboratories VSCCTM cyclone or WINS Blvd., Grants Pass, OR 97526. Timothy H. Watkins,
PM2.5 fractionator, with a flow rate of Test monitors representative of these
methods have been tested in accordance Deputy Director, National Exposure Research
16.67 L/min, using 47 mm PTFE
Laboratory.
membrane filter media, and operating with the applicable test procedures
specified in 40 CFR part 53, as amended [FR Doc. 2017–20447 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am]
with firmware version R1.1.0 and later,
and operated in accordance with the on August 31, 2011. After reviewing the BILLING CODE 6560–50–P

Met One E–SEQ–FRM PM2.5 operating results of those tests and other
manual. This designation applies to information submitted in the
applications, EPA has determined, in ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
PM2.5 measurements only.
The new reference method for PM10 is accordance with part 53, that these AGENCY
a manual monitoring method based on methods should be designated as [9967–91–Region 3]
a specific PM10 sampler and is reference methods. The information in
identified as follows: the applications will be kept on file, Notice of Administrative Settlement
RFPS–0717–246, ‘‘Met One either at EPA’s National Exposure Agreement Pursuant to the
Instruments, Inc. E–SEQ–FRM,’’ Research Laboratory, Research Triangle Comprehensive Environmental
sequential sampler configured for multi- Park, North Carolina 27711 or in an Response, Compensation, and Liability
event filter sampling of ambient approved archive storage facility, and Act
particulate matter using the U.S. EPA will be available for inspection (with
PM10 inlet specified in 40 CFR part 50, AGENCY: Environmental Protection
advance notice) to the extent consistent
Appendix L, Figs. L–2 thru L–19, Agency (EPA).
with 40 CFR part 2 (EPA’s regulations
equipped with either a Mesa implementing the Freedom of ACTION: Notice; request for public
Laboratories VSCCTM cyclone or WINS Information Act). comment.
PM2.5 fractionator, with a flow rate of As designated reference methods, SUMMARY: In accordance with the
16.67 L/min, using 47 mm PTFE these methods are acceptable for use by Comprehensive Environmental
membrane filter media, and operating states and other air monitoring agencies Response, Compensation, and Liability
with firmware version R1.1.0 and later, under the requirements of 40 CFR part Act (‘‘CERCLA’’), notice is hereby given
and operated in accordance with the 58, Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. that a proposed administrative
Met One E–SEQ–FRM PM10 operating For such purposes, the methods must be settlement agreement for recovery of
manual. This designation applies to used in strict accordance with the
response costs (‘‘Proposed Agreement’’)
PM10 measurements only. operation or instruction manuals
associated with the New Jersey
The new PM10-2.5 reference method associated with the methods and subject
Fireworks Superfund Site, Elkton, Cecil
utilizes a pair of filter samplers that to any specifications and limitations
have been designated individually as County, Maryland was executed by the
(e.g., configuration or operational
reference methods, one for PM2.5 and Environmental Protection Agency
settings) specified in the applicable
the other one for PM10, and have been (‘‘EPA’’) and is now subject to public
designated descriptions (see the
shown to meet the requirements comment, after which EPA may modify
identification of the methods above).
specified in appendix O of 40 CFR part Use of the methods also should be in or withdraw its consent if comments
50. The PM2.5 and PM10 samplers are general accordance with the guidance received disclose facts or considerations
designated as reference methods RFPS– and recommendations of applicable that indicate that the Proposed
0717–245 and RFPS–0717–246, sections of the ‘‘Quality Assurance Agreement is inappropriate, improper,
respectively. The newly designated Handbook for Air Pollution or inadequate. The Proposed Agreement
PM10-2.5 sampler is identified as follows: Measurement Systems, Volume I,’’ EPA/ would resolve potential EPA claims
RFPS–0717–247, ‘‘Met One 600/R–94/038a and ‘‘Quality Assurance against the Estate of Louis Casale
Instruments, Inc. E–SEQ–FRM PM10 and Handbook for Air Pollution (‘‘Settling Party’’). The Proposed
E–SEQ–FRM PM2.5 Sampler Pair’’ for Measurement Systems, Volume II, Agreement would require Settling Party
the determination of coarse particulate Ambient Air Quality Monitoring to reimburse EPA $50,000 for response
matter as PM10-2.5, consisting of a pair of Program’’ EPA–454/B–08–003, costs incurred by EPA for the Site.
Met One Instruments, Inc. E–SEQ–FRM December, 2008. Provisions concerning For thirty (30) days following the date
samplers, with one being the E–SEQ– modification of such methods by users of publication of this notice, EPA will
FRM PM2.5 sampler (RFPS–0717–245) are specified under Section 2.8 receive written comments relating to the
and the other being the E–SEQ–FRM (Modifications of Methods by Users) of Proposed Agreement. EPA’s response to
PM10 sampler (RFPS–0717–246). The Appendix C to 40 CFR part 58. any comments received will be available
units are to be collocated to within 1– Consistent or repeated noncompliance for public inspection at the U.S.
4 meters of one another and sample should be reported to: Director, Environmental Protection Agency,
concurrently. Both units are operated in Exposure Methods and Measurement Region III, 1650 Arch Street,
accordance with the associated E–SEQ– Division (MD–E205–01), National Philadelphia, PA 19103.
DATES: Comments must be submitted on
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FRM instruction manual. This Exposure Research Laboratory, U.S.
designation applies to PM10-2.5 Environmental Protection Agency, or before October 25, 2017.
measurements only. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina ADDRESSES: The Proposed Agreement
The application for reference method 27711. and additional background information
determination for the PM2.5 method was Designation of these new reference relating to the Proposed Agreement are
received by the Office of Research and methods is intended to assist the States available for public inspection at the
Development on May 17, 2017, the PM10 in establishing and operating their air U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
method application was received on quality surveillance systems under 40 Region III, 1650 Arch Street,
June 5, 2017, and the PM10-2.5 method CFR part 58. Questions concerning the Philadelphia, PA 19103. A copy of the

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Proposed Agreement may be obtained September 27, 2017 by registering at I. General Information
from Andrew S. Goldman (3RC41), http://www.epa.gov/sap. For additional
A. Does this action apply to me?
Senior Assistant Regional Counsel, U.S. instructions, see Unit I.C. of the
Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION or contact This action is directed to the public
Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. the Designated Federal Official (DFO) in general. This action may, however, be
Comments should reference the ‘‘New listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION of interest to persons who are or may be
Jersey Fireworks Superfund Site, CONTACT. required to conduct testing of chemical
Proposed Settlement Agreement’’ and substances under the Federal Food,
Webcast. This meeting will be
‘‘EPA CERCLA Docket No. CERC–03– Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) and
webcast only. Please refer to the FIFRA
2017–0138CR,’’ and should be FIFRA. Since other entities may also be
SAP Web site at http://www.epa.gov/sap
forwarded to Andrew S. Goldman at the interested, the Agency has not
for information on how to access the
above address. attempted to describe all the specific
webcast.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
entities that may be affected by this
Special accommodations. For action.
Andrew S. Goldman (3RC41), U.S. information on access or services for
Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 individuals with disabilities, and to B. What should I consider as I prepare
Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, request accommodation of a disability, my comments for EPA?
Phone: (215) 814–2487; please contact the DFO listed under FOR 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI
Goldman.andrew@epa.gov. FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT at least information to EPA through
Dated: August 31, 2017. 10 days prior to the meeting to allow regulations.gov or email. If your
Karen Melvin, EPA time to process your request. comments contain any information that
Director, Hazardous Site Cleanup Division, ADDRESSES: Meeting: This meeting will you consider to be CBI or otherwise
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, be webcast only. Please refer to the protected, please contact the DFO listed
Region III.
following Web site to register and for under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
[FR Doc. 2017–20313 Filed 9–22–17; 8:45 am] CONTACT to obtain special instructions
information on how to access the
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P webcast: http://www.epa.gov/sap. before submitting your comments.
2. Tips for preparing your comments.
Comments. Submit your comments, When preparing and submitting your
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION identified by docket identification (ID) comments, see the commenting tips at
AGENCY number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0180, by http://www.epa.gov/dockets/
one of the following methods: comments.html.
[EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0180; FRL–9967–59] • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
C. How may I participate in this
FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel; www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
meeting?
Notice of Public Meeting for the instructions for submitting comments.
Do not submit electronically any You may participate in this meeting
Clarification of Charge Questions on by following the instructions in this
PBPK information you consider to be
Confidential Business Information (CBI) unit. To ensure proper receipt by EPA,
AGENCY: Environmental Protection or other information whose disclosure is it is imperative that you identify docket
Agency (EPA). restricted by statute. ID number EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0180 in
ACTION: Notice. • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental the subject line on the first page of your
Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ request.
SUMMARY: There will be a three-hour 1. Written comments. Written
DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave.
meeting of the Federal Insecticide, comments should be submitted, using
NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001.
Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act the instructions in ADDRESSES and Unit
Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP) • Hand Delivery: To make special I.B., on or before noon on September 27,
to review and consider the scope and arrangements for hand delivery or 2017, to provide FIFRA SAP the time
clarity of the draft charge questions for delivery of boxed information, please necessary to consider and review the
the October 24–27, 2017 SAP Meeting follow the instructions at http:// written comments. FIFRA SAP may not
on physiologically-based www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. be able to fully consider written
pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling to Additional instructions on commenting comments submitted after noon on
address pharmacokinetic differences or visiting the docket, along with more September 27, 2017.
between and within species. information about dockets generally, is 2. Oral comments. Registration is
DATES: The meeting will be held on available at http://www.epa.gov/ required to attend this meeting. Please
October 2, 2017, from approximately 2 dockets. visit: http://www.epag.gov/sap to
p.m. to 5 p.m. (EST). This is an open Requests for special accommodations. register. Each individual or group
public meeting that will be conducted Submit requests for special wishing to make brief oral comments to
via webcast using Adobe Connect and accommodations to the DFO listed FIFRA SAP may submit their request by
telephone. Registration is required to under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION registering on or before noon September
attend this meeting. Please visit: http:// CONTACT. 27, 2017. Oral comments before FIFRA
www.epa.gov/sap to register. SAP are limited to approximately 5
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: minutes due to the time constraints of
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Comments. Written comments on the
scope and clarity of the draft charge Dr. Marquea D. King, DFO, Office of this webcast.
questions should be submitted by noon Science Coordination and Policy
(7201M), Environmental Protection II. Background
on September 27, 2017. FIFRA SAP may
not be able to fully consider written Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., A. Purpose of FIFRA SAP Virtual
comments submitted after noon on Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone Meeting on PBPK Charge Questions
September 27, 2017. Requests to make number: 202–564–3626; email address: FIFRA SAP serves as the primary
oral comments at the meeting should be king.marquea@epa.gov. scientific peer review mechanism of
submitted on or before noon on SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice; request for public comment.
Dates		Comments must be submitted on or before October 25, 2017.
Contact		Andrew S. Goldman (3RC41), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103, Phone: (215) 814-2487; [email protected]
FR Citation		82 FR 44613