Notices. Notice of opportunity for public hearing and comment
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BILLING CODE 6560-50-M ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [AMS-FRL-8023-1] California State Nonroad Engine and Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; TRU Authorization Request; Notice of New Hearing Date AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Notice of opportunity for public hearing and comment. SUMMARY: The California Air Resources Board
(CARB)has notified EPA that it has adopted an Airborne Toxic Control Measure
(ATCM)establishing in-use performance standards for nonroad engines used in transport refrigeration units
(TRU)and TRU generator sets that will be phased-in commencing on December 31, 2008. By letter dated March 28, 2005, CARB requested that EPA grant California authorization for such standards under section 209(e)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7543(b). On November 21, 2005, EPA announced an opportunity for public hearing and request for public comment on this request (70 FR 70075). In that Notice, EPA tentatively scheduled a public hearing on this request for January 3, 2006, and a deadline date for written public comments of February 6, 2006. EPA has received requests for this hearing from multiple parties, and has been asked if the hearing could be held later in January because of travel concerns. By today's notice, EPA announces a rescheduled hearing date and public comment deadline for this request. DATES: EPA will hold a public hearing concerning CARB's request on Monday, January 23, 2006, beginning at 10 a.m. Any party may submit written comments on this request by February 22, 2006. Parties wishing to present oral testimony at the public hearing should provide written notice to Robert M. Doyle at the address noted below, by or before January 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: EPA will make available for public inspection at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center written comments received from interested parties, in addition to any testimony given at the public hearing. The official public docket is the collection of materials that is available for public viewing at the Air and Radiation Docket in the EPA Docket Center, (EPA/DC) EPA West, Room B102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center 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 Air and Radiation Docket is
(202)566-1743. The reference number for this docket is OAR-2005-0123. Parties wishing to present oral testimony at the public hearing should provide written notice to Robert M. Doyle at the address noted below. EPA will hold the public hearing at 1310 L St, NW., Room 152, Washington, DC. 20005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert M. Doyle, Compliance and Innovative Strategies Division (6405J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Telephone:
(202)343-9258, Fax:
(202)343-2804, e-mail address: *Doyle.Robert@EPA.GOV* . EPA will make available an electronic copy of this Notice on the Office of Transportation and Air Quality's (OTAQ's) homepage ( *http://www.epa.gov/otaq/* ). Users can find this document by accessing the OTAQ homepage and looking at the path entitled “Federal Register Notices.” This service is free of charge, except any cost you already incur for Internet connectivity. Users can also get the official **Federal Register** version of the Notice on the day of publication on the primary Web site: *http://www.epa.gov/docs/fedrgstr/EPA-AIR/.* *Docket:* An electronic version of the public docket is available through the Federal government's electronic public docket and comment system. You may access EPA dockets at *http://www.regulations.gov.* After opening the *www.regulations.gov* Web site, select “Environmental Protection Agency” from the pull-down Agency list, then scroll to Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0123 to view documents in, or submit comments to, the record of the TRU authorization request. Although a part of the official docket, the public docket does not include Confidential Business Information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Dated: January 13, 2006. William L. Wehrum, Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. E6-637 Filed 1-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0517; FRL-7758-7] Endangered Species Protection Program; Notice of Public Meeting AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs will hold a public meeting on February 22, 2006. This notice announces the location and times for the meeting, and sets forth the tentative agenda topics. The focus of the meeting is to inform the public about aspects of EPA's Endangered Species Protection Program field implementation, including EPA's overall approach to field implementation, under what circumstances EPA will be employing this approach, the responsibilities of the public, and the roles of other government agencies. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the public to ask specific questions and receive answers. DATES: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Sheraton Crystal City Hotel, 1800 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Thynge, Environmental Fate and Effects Division (7507C), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number:
(703)305-6005; fax number:
(703)305-6309; e-mail address: *thynge.megan@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information A. Does this Action Apply to Me? This action is directed to the public in general, and may be of particular interest to State and Tribal regulatory partners, other interested Federal agencies, environmental or public interest groups, pesticide registrants and pesticide users. Since other entities may also be interested, the Agency has not attempted to describe all the specific entities that may be affected by this action. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this action to a particular entity, consult the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT . B. How Can I Get Copies of this Document and Other Related Information? 1. *Docket* . EPA has established a docket for this action under docket identification
(ID)number EPA-HQ-OPP-2006-0517. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically at *http://www.regulations.gov* or in hard copy at the Public Information and Records Integrity Branch (PIRIB), Rm. 119, Crystal Mall #2, 1801 S. Bell St., Arlington, VA. This Docket Facility is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The Docket telephone number is
(703)305-5805. 2. *Electronic access.* You may access this **Federal Register** document electronically through the EPA Internet under the “ **Federal Register** ” listings at *http://www.epa.gov/fedrgstr/* . II. Background In the **Federal Register** of November 2, 2005 (70 FR 66392) (FRL-7739-7), EPA published a notice announcing its approach to field implementation of its Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP). The goal of the ESPP is to carry out responsibilities under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) in compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), while at the same time not placing unnecessary burden on agriculture and other pesticide users. The implementation approach will relay geographically specific pesticide use limitations to the pesticide user when necessary to protect listed species. All pesticide products EPA determines “may affect” a listed species or their designated critical habitat, may be subject to the ESPP. This public meeting will address ESPP program elements so that the public will understand EPA's overall approach to field implementation, what their responsibilities will be, under what circumstances EPA would be employing this approach, and the roles of other government agencies. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for the public to ask specific questions and receive answers. III. Tentative Agenda The tentative meeting agenda is outlined below, and the final agenda will be posted at *http://www.epa.gov/espp* , along with hotel information and meeting logistics. 1. Overview of Endangered Species Act
(ESA)and Endangered Species Protection Program (ESPP). 2. Scope of ESPP. 3. Implementation process. 4. Label language and enforcement. 5. Endangered Species Protection Bulletins (Bulletins). 6. Public participation and the role of States and Tribes. 7. Implementation timing. List of Subjects Environmental protection, Endangered species, Pesticides. Dated: January 13, 2006. James Jones, Director, Office of Pesticide Programs. [FR Doc. E6-648 Filed 1-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Adequacy of Wisconsin Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed determination of adequacy. SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)Region 5 is proposing to approve a modification to Wisconsin's approved municipal solid waste landfill (MSWLF) permit program. The modification allows the State to issue research, development and demonstration (RD&D) permits to owners and operators of MSWLF units in accordance with its state law. DATES: All comments on Wisconsin's application for approval of its research, development and demonstration permit modification must be received by February 21, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written comments should be sent to Susan Mooney, Waste Management Branch (Mail Code DW-8J), U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60604, telephone:
(312)886-3585. Comments may also be submitted electronically to *mooney.susan@epa.gov* or by facsimile at
(312)353-4788. You may examine copies of the relevant portions of Wisconsin's regulations during normal business hours at U.S. EPA Region 5. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Susan Mooney, Waste Management Branch (mail code DW-8J), U.S. EPA Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, telephone
(312)886-3585, *mooney.susan@epa.gov* . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Background On March 22, 2004, EPA issued a final rule amending the municipal solid waste landfill criteria in 40 CFR part 258 to allow for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) permits. (69 FR 13242). This rule allows for variances from specified criteria for a limited period of time, to be implemented through state-issued RD&D permits. RD&D permits are only available in states with approved MSWLF permit programs which have been modified to incorporate RD&D permit authority. While States are not required to seek approval for this new provision, those States that are interested in providing RD&D permits to owners and operators of MSWLFs must seek approval from EPA before issuing such permits. Approval procedures for new provisions of 40 CFR part 258 are outlined in 40 CFR 239.12. Wisconsin's MSWLF permit program was approved on November 20, 1996 (61 FR 59096). On November 8, 2005, Wisconsin applied for approval of its RD&D permit provisions. Wisconsin submitted its rules under NR 514.10 for review. B. Decision After a thorough review, U.S. EPA Region 5 is proposing that Wisconsin's RD&D permit provisions as defined under NR 514.10 are adequate to ensure compliance with the Federal criteria as defined at 40 CFR 258.4. Authority: This action is issued under the authority of section 2002, 4005 and 4010(c) of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6912, 6945 and 6949(a). Dated: January 10, 2006. Bharat Mathur, Deputy Regional Administrator, U.S. EPA, Region 5. [FR Doc. E6-636 Filed 1-19-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [WC Docket No. 05-352; DA 06-15] Modification to RAO Letter 12 AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This document seeks comments on a petition filed by BellSouth Corporation, AT&T Inc., and Qwest Corporation asking the Commission to modify RAO Letter 12 to eliminate, at the earliest possible date, the $1 million materiality threshold applicable to Joint Cost audits and ARMIS filings. DATES: Comments are due February 1, 2006 and reply comments are due February 22, 2006. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by WC Docket No. 05-352, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: *http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission's Web site: *http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/ecfs.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • E-mail: Include the docket number in the subject line of the message. • Mail: Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. • People with Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request reasonable accommodations (accessible format documents, sign language interpreters, CART, etc.) by e-mail: *FCC504@fcc.gov* or phone: 202-418-0530 or TTY: 202-418-0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim Yee, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau at
(202)418-0805. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On December 5, 2005, BellSouth Corporation, AT&T Inc., and Qwest Corporation (“Joint Petitioners”) filed a petition asking the Commission to modify RAO Letter 12 to eliminate, at the earliest possible date, the $1 million materiality threshold applicable to Joint Cost audits and ARMIS filings. Joint Petitioners believe the public interest would best be served if large incumbent LECs use the same materiality standard for both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and Commission regulatory purposes. In the alternative, Joint Petitioners request that the Commission adopt a percentage-based materiality threshold, rather than an absolute number, for both individual items and aggregate discrepancies for a given reporting period. Interested parties may file comments on or before February 1, 2006 and reply comments on or before February 22, 2006. Comments may be filed using the Commission's Electronic Comment Filing System
(ECFS)or by filing paper copies. Comments filed through the ECFS can be sent as an electronic file via the Internet to *http://www.fcc.gov/e-file/ecfs.html.* Generally, only one copy of an electronic submission must be filed. In completing the transmittal screen, commenters should include their full name, U.S. Postal Service mailing address, and the applicable docket or rulemaking number, in this case, WC Docket No. 05-352. Parties may also submit an electronic comment by Internet e-mail. To get filing instructions for e-mail comments, commenters should send an e-mail to *ecfs@fcc.gov* , and should include the following words in the body of the message, “get form <your e-mail address>.” A sample form and directions will be sent in reply. Parties who choose to file by paper must file an original and four copies of each filing. Filings can be sent by hand or messenger delivery, by commercial overnight courier, or by first-class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail (although we continue to experience delays in receiving U.S. Postal Service mail). Parties are strongly encouraged to file comments electronically using the Commission's ECFS. The Commission's contractor, Natek, Inc., will receive hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary at 236 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Suite 110, Washington, DC 20002. —The filing hours at this location are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. —All hand deliveries must be held together with rubber bands or fasteners. —Any envelopes must be disposed of before entering the building. —Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. —U.S. Postal Service first-class mail, Express Mail, and Priority Mail should be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. All filings must be addressed to the Commission's Secretary, Marlene H. Dortch, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, Room TW-A325, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. Parties should also send a copy of their filings to Kim Yee, Pricing Policy Division, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, Room 6-C242, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554, or by e-mail to *kim.yee@fcc.gov* . Parties shall also serve one copy with the Commission's copy contractor, Best Copy and Printing, Inc. (BCPI), Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW., Room CY-B402, Washington, DC 20554,
(202)488-5300, or via e-mail to *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* The petition and comments and reply comments filed by participating parties will be available for public inspection and copying during business hours at the FCC Reference Information Center, Portals II, 445 12th Street, SW, Room CY-A257, Washington, D.C. 20554. The documents may also be purchased from BCPI, telephone
(202)488-5300, facsimile
(202)488-5563, TTY
(202)488-5562, or by e-mail at *fcc@bcpiweb.com.* This matter shall be treated as a “permit-but-disclose” proceeding in accordance with the Commission's *ex parte* rules. Persons making oral *ex parte* presentations are reminded that memoranda summarizing the presentations must contain summaries of the substance of the presentations and not merely a listing of the subjects discussed. More than a one-or two-sentence description of the views and arguments presented generally is required. Other requirements pertaining to oral and written presentations are set forth in section 1.1206(b) of the Commission's rules. Federal Communications Commission. Thomas J. Navin, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau. [FR Doc. 06-572 Filed 1-19-06; 8:45 am]
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