83_FR_1265 83 FR 1258 - Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board Meeting Dates and Agenda

83 FR 1258 - Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board Meeting Dates and Agenda

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 7 (January 10, 2018)

Page Range1258-1259
FR Document2018-00284

Federal Register, Volume 83 Issue 7 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018) 
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 7 (Wednesday, January 10, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 1258-1259]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00284]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-9972-88-ORD]


Environmental Laboratory Advisory Board Meeting Dates and Agenda

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of teleconference and face-to-face meetings.

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    The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental 
Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) holds teleconference meetings the 
third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. ET and two face-to-face 
meetings each calendar year. For 2018, teleconference only meetings 
will be February 21; March 21; April 18; May 16; June 20; July 18; 
September 19; October 17; November 21; and December 19 to discuss the 
ideas and views presented at the previous ELAB meetings, as well as new 
business. Items to be discussed by ELAB over these coming meetings 
include: (1) Issues in continuing the expansion of national 
environmental

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accreditation; (2) ELAB support to the Agency on issues relating to 
measurement and monitoring for all programs; and (3) follow-up on some 
of ELAB's past recommendations and issues. In addition to these 
teleconferences, ELAB will be hosting their two face-to-face meetings 
with teleconference line also available on January 22, 2018 at the 
Hyatt Regency in Albuquerque, NM at 1:00 p.m. (MT) (due to unforeseen 
administrative circumstances, EPA is announcing this meeting with less 
than 15 calendar days' notice) and on August 6, 2018 at the Hyatt 
Regency in New Orleans, LA at 1:00 p.m. (CT). Written comments on 
laboratory accreditation issues and/or environmental monitoring or 
measurement issues are encouraged and should be sent to Ms. Lara P. 
Phelps, Designated Federal Official, US EPA (E243-05), 109 T. W. 
Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or emailed to 
[email protected]. Members of the public are invited to listen to the 
teleconference calls, and time permitting, will be allowed to comment 
on issues discussed during this and previous ELAB meetings. Those 
persons interested in participating in ELAB teleconference meetings 
should call Lara P. Phelps at (919) 541-5544 to obtain teleconference 
information. For information on access or services for individuals with 
disabilities, please contact Lara P. Phelps at the number above, 
preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much 
time as possible to process your request.

    Dated: December 28, 2017.
Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta,
Science Advisor, Office of the Science Advisor.
[FR Doc. 2018-00284 Filed 1-9-18; 8:45 am]
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1258 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 7 / Wednesday, January 10, 2018 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY turbines and a surface powerhouse with www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling.asp. a single 120-MW Pelton turbine; (5) an Commenters can submit brief comments Federal Energy Regulatory intake/tailrace facility; and (6) up to 6,000 characters, without prior Commission appurtenant facilities. The estimated registration, using the eComment system annual generation of the South lower at http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/ [Project No. 14850–000] reservoir alternative would be about ecomment.asp. You must include your Covington Mountain Hydro, LLC.; 1,051 gigawatt-hours. name and contact information at the end Notice of Preliminary Permit The Law lower reservoir alternative of your comments. For assistance, Application Accepted for Filing and would consist of the following: (1) The please contact FERC Online Support at Soliciting Comments, Motions To upper reservoir; (2) a 19-acre lower FERCOnlineSupport@ferc.gov, (866) Intervene, and Competing Applications reservoir at 5,370 feet msl created by a 208–3676 (toll free), or (202) 502–8659 dam with a crest height of 145 feet, crest (TTY). In lieu of electronic filing, please On July 3, 2017, the Covington length of 750 feet, and a storage capacity send a paper copy to: Kimberly D. Bose, Mountain Hydro, LLC, filed an of 1,300 acre-feet; (3) a 9.5-foot Secretary, Federal Energy Regulatory application for a preliminary permit, diameter, 9,900-foot-long penstock from Commission, 888 First Street NE, pursuant to section 4(f) of the Federal the upper reservoir that bifurcates Washington, DC 20426. The first page of Power Act (FPA), proposing to study the creating an additional 6.7-foot diameter, any filing should include docket feasibility of the Bison Peak Pumped 1,300-foot-long penstock; (4) an number P–14850–000. Storage Project (Bison Peak Project or underground powerhouse with three More information about this project, project) to be located in the Tehachapi 110-MW reversible pump-turbines and a including a copy of the application, can Mountains south of Tehachapi, Kern surface powerhouse with a single 110- be viewed or printed on the eLibrary County, California. The sole purpose of MW Pelton turbine; (5) an intake/ link of Commission’s website at http:// a preliminary permit, if issued, is to tailrace facility; and (6) appurtenant www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/elibrary.asp. grant the permit holder priority to file facilities. The estimated annual Enter the docket number (P–14850) in a license application during the permit generation of the Law lower reservoir the docket number field to access the term. A preliminary permit does not alternative would be about 963 gigawatt- document. For assistance, contact FERC authorize the permit holder to perform hours. Online Support. any land-disturbing activities or The Horsethief lower reservoir Dated: January 4, 2018. otherwise enter upon lands or waters alternative would consist of the Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., owned by others without the owners’ following: (1) The upper reservoir; (2) a express permission. 18-acre lower reservoir at 5,940 feet msl Deputy Secretary. The proposed project would be a created by a dam with a crest height of [FR Doc. 2018–00282 Filed 1–9–18; 8:45 am] closed-loop pumped storage project 150 feet, crest length of 750 feet, and a BILLING CODE 6717–01–P with an upper reservoir and the storage capacity of 1,300 acre-feet; (3) a applicant has proposed three 9.5-foot-diameter, 9,000-foot-long alternatives for the placement of a lower penstock from the upper reservoir; (4) a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION reservoir, termed South, Law, and mostly underground powerhouse with AGENCY Horsethief. Water for the initial fill of two 180-MW reversible pump-turbines; either of the alternatives would be (5) an intake/tailrace facility; and (6) [FRL–9972–88–ORD] obtained from local water agency appurtenant facilities. The estimated infrastructure via a route that would be annual generation of the Horsethief Environmental Laboratory Advisory identified during studies. lower reservoir alternative would be Board Meeting Dates and Agenda A 35-foot ring dam and a perimeter of about 788.4 gigawatt-hours. 4,900 feet would form the project’s All alternatives would include a 220- AGENCY: Environmental Protection upper reservoir. The upper reservoir kilovolt transmission line with a length Agency (EPA). would have a total storage capacity of of 10 to 12 miles. ACTION: Notice of teleconference and 1,300 acre-feet and a surface area of 20 Applicant Contact: Matthew Shapiro, face-to-face meetings. acres at an elevation of 7,890 feet mean Covington Mountain Hydro, LLC., 1210 sea level (msl). The upper reservoir West Franklin St., #2, Boise, ID 83702; The Environmental Protection would be connected to one of the three phone: (208) 246–9925. Agency’s (EPA) Environmental proposed lower reservoir alternatives as FERC Contact: Jim Fargo; phone: (202) Laboratory Advisory Board (ELAB) described below. 502–6095. holds teleconference meetings the third The South lower reservoir alternative Deadline for filing comments, motions Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. would consist of the following: (1) The to intervene, competing applications ET and two face-to-face meetings each upper reservoir; (2) a 19-acre lower (without notices of intent), or notices of calendar year. For 2018, teleconference reservoir at 4,920 feet msl created by a intent to file competing applications: 60 only meetings will be February 21; dam with a crest height of 160 feet, crest days from the issuance of this notice. March 21; April 18; May 16; June 20; length of 610 feet, and a storage capacity Competing applications and notices of July 18; September 19; October 17; of 1,300 acre-feet; (3) a 9.1-foot intent must meet the requirements of 18 November 21; and December 19 to diameter, 9,700-foot-long penstock from CFR 4.36. discuss the ideas and views presented at daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES the upper reservoir that bifurcates The Commission strongly encourages the previous ELAB meetings, as well as creating an additional 6.5-foot diameter, electronic filing. Please file comments, new business. Items to be discussed by 700-foot-long penstock; (4) an motions to intervene, notices of intent, ELAB over these coming meetings underground powerhouse with three and competing applications using the include: (1) Issues in continuing the 120-megawatt (MW) reversible pump- Commission’s eFiling system at http:// expansion of national environmental VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Jan 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1

Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 7 / Wednesday, January 10, 2018 / Notices 1259 accreditation; (2) ELAB support to the ADDRESSES: Farm Credit DATES: This filing limitation became Agency on issues relating to Administration, 1501 Farm Credit Drive, effective on December 20, 2017. measurement and monitoring for all McLean, Virginia 22102–5090. Submit FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: programs; and (3) follow-up on some of attendance requests via email to Shaun Maher, Video Division, Media ELAB’s past recommendations and VisitorRequest@FCA.gov. See Bureau, Federal Communications issues. In addition to these SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for further Commission, Shaun.Maher@fcc.gov, teleconferences, ELAB will be hosting information about attendance requests. (202) 418–2324. their two face-to-face meetings with FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dale teleconference line also available on L. Aultman, Secretary to the Farm SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Effective January 22, 2018 at the Hyatt Regency Credit Administration Board, (703) 883– immediately, the Media Bureau in Albuquerque, NM at 1:00 p.m. (MT) 4009, TTY (703) 883–4056, aultmand@ announces a freeze on the filing of (due to unforeseen administrative fca.gov. applications for minor change circumstances, EPA is announcing this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Parts of applications for low power television meeting with less than 15 calendar days’ this meeting of the Board will be open (LPTV) and TV translator stations. The notice) and on August 6, 2018 at the to the public (limited space available) incentive auction is being conducted Hyatt Regency in New Orleans, LA at and parts will be closed to the public. pursuant to Title VI of the Middle Class 1:00 p.m. (CT). Written comments on Please send an email to VisitorRequest@ Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. laboratory accreditation issues and/or FCA.gov at least 24 hours before the It includes a ‘‘reverse auction’’ and environmental monitoring or meeting. In your email include: Name, reorganization or ‘‘repacking’’ of the measurement issues are encouraged and postal address, entity you are broadcast television bands in order to should be sent to Ms. Lara P. Phelps, representing (if applicable), and free up a portion of the ultra-high Designated Federal Official, US EPA telephone number. You will receive an frequency band for new flexible uses. (E243–05), 109 T. W. Alexander Drive, email confirmation from us. Please be The facilities of LPTV and TV translator Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or prepared to show a photo identification stations are not protected during emailed to phelps.lara@epa.gov. when you arrive. If you need assistance repacking. ‘‘Operating’’ LPTV and TV Members of the public are invited to for accessibility reasons, or if you have translator stations displaced by listen to the teleconference calls, and any questions, contact Dale L. Aultman, repacking will be permitted to file time permitting, will be allowed to Secretary to the Farm Credit displacement applications in a special comment on issues discussed during Administration Board, at (703) 883– window to be opened following the this and previous ELAB meetings. Those 4009. The matters to be considered at completion of the auction. ‘‘Operating’’ persons interested in participating in the meeting are: stations are defined as those that have ELAB teleconference meetings should licensed their authorized construction call Lara P. Phelps at (919) 541–5544 to Open Session permit facilities or have an application obtain teleconference information. For A. Approval of Minutes for a license to cover on file with the information on access or services for Commission on the release date of the • December 14, 2017 incentive auction Closing and Channel individuals with disabilities, please contact Lara P. Phelps at the number B. Report Reassignment Public Notice. above, preferably at least 10 days prior • Auditor’s Report on FCA FY 2017/ To facilitate the special window for to the meeting, to give EPA as much 2016 Financial Statements displaced LPTV and TV translator time as possible to process your request. stations and to protect the opportunity Closed Session * for LPTV and TV translator stations Dated: December 28, 2017. Jennifer Orme-Zavaleta, • Executive Meeting With Auditors displaced by the repacking of the television bands to obtain a new Science Advisor, Office of the Science Dated: January 8, 2018. Advisor. channel in the special window from the Dale L. Aultman, limited number of channels likely to be [FR Doc. 2018–00284 Filed 1–9–18; 8:45 am] Secretary, Farm Credit Administration Board. available for application after repacking, BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [FR Doc. 2018–00337 Filed 1–8–18; 11:15 am] the Media Bureau deems it appropriate BILLING CODE 6705–01–P to freeze the acceptance of minor change applications at this time. The Media Bureau will continue to process pending FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS minor change applications. Following Sunshine Act Meeting; Farm Credit COMMISSION completion of the special window for Administration Board [DA 17–1227] displaced LPTV/translator stations, the Media Bureau will announce when it AGENCY: Farm Credit Administration. Media Bureau Freezes the Filing of will again begin accepting minor change ACTION: Notice, regular meeting. Minor Change Applications for LPTV/ applications. Translator Stations The Media Bureau will consider, on a SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given, case-by-case basis, requests for waiver of pursuant to the Government in the AGENCY: Federal Communications the filing limitation imposed by this Sunshine Act, of the regular meeting of Commission. Public Notice when a minor change the Farm Credit Administration Board ACTION: Notice. application is necessary or otherwise in daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES (Board). the public interest for technical or other SUMMARY: This document announces a DATES: The regular meeting of the Board freeze on the filing of minor change reasons to maintain quality service to will be held at the offices of the Farm applications by low power television the public. As with any request for Credit Administration in McLean, and TV translator stations. waiver of our rules, such a request will Virginia, on January 11, 2018, from 9:00 be granted only on a showing of good a.m. until such time as the Board * Session Closed-Exempt pursuant to 5 U.S.C. cause and when grant of the waiver will concludes its business. 552b(c)(2). serve the public interest. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:23 Jan 09, 2018 Jkt 244001 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\10JAN1.SGM 10JAN1


Document Created: 2018-10-26 09:33:05
Document Modified: 2018-10-26 09:33:05
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CollectionFederal Register
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of teleconference and face-to-face meetings.
FR Citation83 FR 1258 
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