Proposed Rules. Notice of public meeting and availability of two documents relating to DOE's plans for developing energy conservation standards for battery chargers and external power supplies
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BILLING CODE 3510-22-S 71 250 Friday, December 29, 2006 Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy 10 CFR Part 430 [Docket No. EERE-2006-DET-0136] RIN 1904-AB57 Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products: Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies AGENCY: Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Department of Energy. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and availability of two documents relating to DOE's plans for developing energy conservation standards for battery chargers and external power supplies. SUMMARY: As required by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the Department of Energy
(DOE)will hold a “scoping workshop” (i.e., an informal public meeting) to discuss and receive comments on its plans for developing energy conservation standards for battery chargers and external power supplies. DOE encourages written comments on these subjects. To inform stakeholders and facilitate this process, DOE has prepared two documents, available at: *http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/battery_external.html.* DATES: DOE will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 24, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Washington, DC. Any person requesting to speak at the public meeting should submit a request to speak before 4 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2007. DOE must receive a signed original and an electronic copy of statements to be given at the public meeting before 4 p.m., Friday, January 12, 2007. Written comments are welcome and should be submitted by Friday, February 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1E-245, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Stakeholders may submit comments, identified by docket number EERE-2006-DET-0136 and/or regulatory information number
(RIN)1904-AB57, by any of the following methods: • *Federal Rulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov.* Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: BCEPSTP@ee.doe.gov.* Include docket number EERE-2006-DET-0136 and/or RIN 1904-AB57 in the subject line of the message. • *Mail:* Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Mailstop EE-2J, Framework Document for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies, EERE-2006-DET-0136 and/or RIN 1904-AB57, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Please submit one signed paper original. • *Hand Delivery/Courier:* Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones, U.S. Department of Energy, Building Technologies Program, Room 1J-018, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121. Telephone:
(202)586-2945. Please submit one signed paper original. *Instructions:* All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number or RIN for this rulemaking. *Docket:* For access to the docket to read background documents, a copy of the transcript of the public meeting, or comments received, go to the U.S. Department of Energy, Forrestal Building, Room 1J-018 (Resource Room of the Building Technologies Program), 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121,
(202)586-9127, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please call Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones at the above telephone number for additional information regarding visiting the Resource Room. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Victor Petrolati, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Building Technologies, EE-2J, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121,
(202)586-4549. E-mail: *victor.petrolati@ee.doe.gov.* Francine B. Pinto, Esq. or Chris Calamita, Esq., U.S. Department of Energy, Office of General Counsel, GC-72, 1000 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20585-0121,
(202)586-9507. E-mail: *Francine.Pinto@hq.doe.gov* or *Christopher.Calamita@hq.doe.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA), as amended established an energy conservation program for major household appliances. (42 U.S.C. 6291-6309) Section 135(c)(4) of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005), Pub. L. 109-58, amended section 325 of EPCA in part, by adding a new subsection 325(u). Section 325(u)(1)(E) directs DOE to determine whether energy conservation standards are warranted for battery chargers and external power supplies. (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(1)(E)) As part of that process, EPCA requires that DOE hold a scoping workshop not later than February 8, 2007, to discuss and receive comments on plans for developing energy conservation standards for energy use of battery chargers and external power supplies. (42 U.S.C. 6295(u)(1)(D)) Section 135(a)(3) of EPACT 2005 amends section 321 of EPCA, by adding subsection 321(32), which defines the term “battery charger” as a “device that charges batteries for consumer products, including battery chargers embedded in other consumer products.” (42 U.S.C. 6291(32)) Similarly, section 135(a)(3) of EPACT 2005 amends section 321 of EPCA, by adding subsection 321(36), which defines the term “external power supply” as “an external power supply circuit that is used to convert household electric current into DC [direct current] or lower-voltage AC [alternating current] to operate a consumer product.” (42 U.S.C. 6291(36)) DOE incorporated these two definitions into 10 CFR part 430 in a final rule published on December 8, 2006. (71 FR 71340) As required by EPCA, DOE has scheduled a scoping workshop to be held on January 24, 2007, to discuss plans for developing energy conservation standards for battery chargers and external power supplies. In addition, DOE prepared two documents that constitute supporting material for this scoping workshop. The first is called “Plans for Developing Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies.” This document describes the procedural and analytical approach DOE anticipates using to evaluate whether energy conservation standards are warranted for battery chargers and external power supplies, and to develop such standards should the DOE make a positive determination. The second is called “The Current and Projected Future Market for Battery Chargers and External Power Supplies.” This document presents an initial market and technology assessment for battery chargers and external power supplies. It also discusses potential product classes and criteria DOE is considering in establishing product classes. Copies of both documents are available at: *http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/battery_external.html.* DOE encourages those who wish to participate in the scoping workshop to obtain the two documents and be prepared to discuss their contents. Throughout each document, DOE identifies various issues on which it particularly seeks comments from stakeholders. These issues are summarized in an appendix to each document. As the two documents identify separate issues, one must read both documents in order to identify all of the issues on which DOE seeks comment. During the scoping workshop, DOE will address each item and provide an opportunity for discussion. However, stakeholders should not feel limited to comment on only those items identified by DOE. Stakeholders are welcome to comment on any part of either document. DOE is also interested in receiving viewpoints on all relevant issues that participants believe would affect DOE's action on energy conservation standards for these products. The scoping workshop will be conducted in an informal, facilitated, conference style. A court reporter will be present to prepare a transcript of the meeting. There shall be no discussion of proprietary information, costs or prices, market shares, or other commercial matters regulated by the U.S. antitrust laws. DOE welcomes all interested parties, whether or not they participate in the scoping workshop, to submit in writing by Friday, February 16, 2007, comments and information on the matters addressed in the two documents and on other matters relevant to consideration of energy conservation standards for battery chargers and external power supplies. After the scoping workshop and the expiration of the period for submitting written comments, DOE will review the comments received and continue its work on determining whether energy conservation standards are warranted for battery chargers and external power supplies. Anyone who would like to participate in the scoping workshop, receive meeting materials, or be added to the DOE mailing list to receive future notices and information regarding battery chargers and external power supplies should contact Ms. Brenda Edwards-Jones at
(202)586-2945, or visit DOE's homepage for battery chargers and external power supplies ( *http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/appliance_standards/residential/battery_external.html* ) and click on the “Register for E-mail Updates” link. Issued in Washington, DC, on December 22, 2006. Alexander A. Karsner, Assistant Secretary, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. [FR Doc. E6-22437 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6450-01-P FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION 16 CFR Chapter I Notice of Intent to Request Public Comments AGENCY: Federal Trade Commission. ACTION: Notice of intent to request public comments. SUMMARY: As part of its ongoing systematic review of all Federal Trade Commission rules and guides, the Commission gives notice that, during 2007, it intends to request public comments on the rules and guides listed below. The Commission will request comments on, among other things, the economic impact of, and the continuing need for, the rules and guides; possible conflict between the rules and guides and state, local, or other federal laws or regulations; and the effect on the rules and guides of any technological, economic, or other industry changes. No Commission determination on the need for or the substance of the rules and guides should be inferred from the notice of intent to publish requests for comments. In addition, the Commission announces a revised 10-year regulatory review schedule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Further details may be obtained from the contact person listed for the particular rule under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION below. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Commission intends to initiate a review of and solicit public comments on the following rules and guides during 2007:
(1)*Guides for Select Leather and Imitation Leather Products,* 16 CFR part 24. Agency Contact: Susan E. Arthur,
(214)979-9370, Federal Trade Commission, Southwest Region, 1999 Bryan St., Suite 2150, Dallas, TX 75201.
(2)*Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule* , 16 CFR part 435. Agency Contact: Joel Brewer,
(202)326-2967, Federal Trade Commission, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20580.
(3)*Guide Concerning Fuel Economy Advertising for New Automobiles* , 16 CFR part 259. Agency Contact: Hampton Newsome,
(202)326-2889, Bureau of Consumer Protection, Division of Enforcement, 600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20580. As part of its ongoing program to review all current Commission rules and guides, the Commission also has tentatively scheduled reviews of other rules and guides for 2008 through 2017. A copy of this tentative schedule is appended. The Commission, in its discretion, may modify or reorder the schedule in the future to incorporate new legislative rules, or to respond to external factors (such as changes in the law) or other considerations. Authority: 15 U.S.C. 41-58. By direction of the Commission. C. Landis Plummer, Acting Secretary. Appendix—Regulatory Review Modified Ten-Year Schedule 16 CFR part Topic Year to review 500 Regulations Under Section 4 of the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act
(FPLA)2008 501 Exemptions from Part 500 of the FPLA 2008 502 Regulations Under Section 5(C) of the FPLA 2008 503 Statements of General Policy or Interpretations Under the FPLA 2008 306 Automotive Fuel Ratings, Certification and Posting Rule 2008 424 Retail Food Store Advertising and Marketing Practices Rule 2008 429 Rule concerning Cooling-Off Period for Sales Made at Homes or at Certain Other Locations 2008 444 Credit Practices Rule 2008 254 Guides for Private Vocational and Distance Education Schools 2009 260 Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims 2009 300 Rules and Regulations under the Wool Products Labeling Act 2009 301 Rules and Regulations under the Fur Products Labeling Act 2009 303 Rules and Regulations under the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act 2009 425 Rule Concerning the Use of Negative Option Plans 2009 239 Guides for the Advertising of Warranties and Guarantees 2010 433 Preservation of Consumers' Claims and Defenses Rule 2010 700 Interpretations of Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act 2010 701 Disclosure of Written Consumer Product Warranty Terms and Conditions 2010 702 Pre-sale Availability of Written Warranty Terms 2010 703 Informal Dispute Settlement Procedures 2010 14 Administrative Interpretations, General Policy Statements, and Enforcement Policy Statements 2011 23 Guides for the Jewelry, Precious Metals, and Pewter Industries 2011 423 Care Labeling Rule 2011 20 Guides for the Rebuilt, Reconditioned and Other Used Automobile Parts Industry 2012 233 Guides Against Deceptive Pricing 2012 238 Guides Against Bait Advertising 2012 240 Guides for Advertising Allowances and Other Merchandising Payments and Services 2012 251 Guide Concerning Use of the Word “Free” and Similar Representations 2012 310 Telemarketing Sales Rule 2013 801 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Coverage Rules 2013 802 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Exemption Rules 2013 803 Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act Transmittal Rules 2013 304 Rules and Regulations under the Hobby Protection Act 2014 309 Labeling Requirements for Alternative Fuels and Alternative Fueled Vehicles 2014 314 Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information 2014 315 Contact Lens Rule 2015 316 Rules Implementing the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 2015 456 Ophthalmic Practice Rules 2015 603 Fair Credit Reporting Act
(FCRA)Rules—Definitions 2015 610 FCRA Rules—Free Annual File Disclosures 2015 611 FCRA Rules—Prohibition Against Circumventing Treatment as a Nationwide Consumer Reporting Agency 2015 613 FCRA Rules—Duration of Active Duty Alerts 2015 614 FCRA Rules—Appropriate Proof of Identity 2015 698 FCRA Rules—Summaries, Notices, and Forms 2015 460 Labeling and Advertising of Home Insulation 2016 682 FCRA Rules—Disposal of Consumer Report Information and Records 2016 410 Deceptive Advertising as to Sizes of Viewable Pictures Shown by Television Receiving Sets 2017 312 Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule 2017 [FR Doc. E6-22407 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6750-01-P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS 38 CFR Part 4 RIN 2900-AL32 Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Multiple Scars AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Withdrawal of proposed rule. SUMMARY: In a document published in the **Federal Register** at 67 FR 65915 on October 29, 2002, the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA)proposed to amend that portion of its Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses the Skin in order to clarify how to evaluate multiple superficial or deep scars in a uniform and consistent manner. Based on the nature of the public comments received, VA has decided that it would be appropriate to revise the proposed rule and publish a new proposed rule. This document withdraws that proposed rule. DATES: The proposed rule is withdrawn as of December 29, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maya Ferrandino, Regulations Staff (211D), Compensation and Pension Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420,
(202)273-7210. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The purpose of VA's notice of proposed rulemaking was to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA)Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR part 4) by revising § 4.118, that portion of the Schedule that addresses scars. The intended effect of the rulemaking was to clarify the method of evaluating multiple superficial and deep scars and provide directions that promote consistent evaluations. VA has carefully considered the comments received on the proposed rule and has decided to withdraw that proposal. Accordingly, VA is withdrawing the proposal and is developing a new proposal, which it intends to publish at a later date. Approved: December 6, 2006. Gordon H. Mansfield, Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. E6-22340 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320-01-P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 63 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357; FRL-8264-3] RIN 2060-AO03 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (Surface Coating) Operations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: On December 15, 1995, EPA issued national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) under section 112 of the Clean Air Act for shipbuilding and ship repair (surface coating) operations (subpart II). The NESHAP requires existing and new major sources to control emissions of hazardous air pollutants to the extent achievable by the use of maximum achievable control technology. The proposal is intended to close an unintended gap in the scope of activities subject to the NESHAP by amending the definition of “ship” to include all marine or fresh-water vessels that are either
(1)20 meters or more in length regardless of the purpose for which the vessel is constructed or used, or
(2)less than 20 meters in length and designed and built specifically for military or commercial purposes. All shipbuilding and ship repair coating operations performed on “ships,” as so defined, are subject to subpart II if they take place at an “affected source,” as defined in 40 CFR 63.782. The only exception is that this NESHAP shall not be construed to apply to coating activities that are subject to emission limitations or work practices under the NESHAP for boat manufacturing at 40 CFR part 63, subpart VVVV. We have also added a definition of “commercial” to clarify the types of nonmilitary vessels less than 20 meters that we consider to be ships. The amended definition of “ship” renders the term “pleasure craft” unnecessary and the amendments, therefore, eliminate the use of that term in 40 CFR part 63, subpart II. DATES: *Comments.* Written comments must be received on or before January 29, 2007 unless a public hearing is requested by January 8, 2007. If a public hearing is requested, written comments must be received on or before February 12, 2007. *Public Hearing.* If anyone contacts EPA requesting to speak at a public hearing, a public hearing will be held on January 16, 2007. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0093, by one of the following methods: • *http://www.regulations.gov:* Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • *E-mail: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov and serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov.* • *Fax:*
(202)566-1741 and
(919)541-3470. • *Mail:* U.S. Postal Service, send comments to: Air and Radiation Docket (6102T), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Please include a total of two copies. • *Hand Delivery:* In person or by courier, deliver comments to: Air and Radiation Docket (6102T), EPA West, Room B-102, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Please include a total of two copies. We request that you also send a separate copy of each comment to the contact person listed below (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ). *Instructions:* Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357, (Legacy No. A-92-11). EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at *http://www.regulations.gov* , including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be confidential business information
(CBI)or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. Send or deliver information identified as CBI only to the following address: Mr. Roberto Morales, OAQPS Document Control Officer, EPA (C404-02), Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2004-0357, (Legacy No. A-92-11), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an “anonymous access” system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. For additional information about EPA's public docket, visit the EPA Docket Center homepage at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.* *Docket.* All documents in the docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air and Radiation Docket, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0093, EPA West, Room B-102, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The 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 EPA Docket Center is
(202)566-1742. NOTE: The EPA Docket Center suffered damage due to flooding during the last week of June 2006. The Docket Center is continuing to operate. However, during the cleanup, there will be temporary changes to Docket Center telephone numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for people who wish to make hand deliveries or visit the Public Reading Room to view documents. Consult EPA's **Federal Register** notice at 71 FR 38147 (July 5, 2006) or the EPA Web site at *http://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm* for current information on docket operations, locations, and telephone numbers. The Docket Center's mailing address for U.S. mail and the procedure for submitting comments to *www.regulations.gov* are not affected by the flooding and will remain the same. *Public Hearing.* If a public hearing is held, it will be held at 10 a.m. at the EPA's Environmental Research Center Auditorium, Research Triangle Park, NC, or at an alternate site nearby. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information contact Dr. Mohamed Serageldin, EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number
(919)541-2379; fax number
(919)541-3470; e-mail address: *serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov.* SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: *Regulated Entities.* The regulated category and entities affected by this action include: Category Examples of regulated entities Industry Facilities that are engaged in shipbuilding and ship repair operations. The term ship means all marine or fresh-water vessels that are either
(1)20 meters or more in length regardless of the purpose for which the vessel is constructed or used, or
(2)that are less than 20 meters in length and are designed and built specifically for military or commercial purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, all military and Coast Guard vessels, commercial cargo and passenger (cruise) ships, ferries, tankers, container ships, patrol and pilot boats, yachts, and dredges. Note: An offshore oil and gas drilling platform is not considered a ship for purposes of this regulation. Federal government Federal Agencies which undertake shipbuilding or repair operations see above) such as the Navy and Coast Guard. This table is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide for readers regarding entities likely to be regulated by this rule. To determine whether your facility, company, business, organization, etc., is regulated by this action, you should carefully examine all of the applicability criteria in 40 CFR 63.781 of the rule, as well as in the direct final rule. If you have any questions regarding the applicability of this rule to a particular activity, consult the person listed in the preceding FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. *Submitting CBI.* Do not submit information which you claim to be CBI to EPA through www.regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD-ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD-ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD-ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. *Public Hearing.* Persons interested in presenting oral testimony or inquiring as to whether a hearing is to be held should contact Dr. Mohamed Serageldin, EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Sector Policies and Programs Division, Natural Resources and Commerce Group (E143-03), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number
(919)541-2379, e-mail address: *serageldin.mohamed@epa.gov* , at least 2 days in advance of the potential date of the public hearing. Persons interested in attending the public hearing must also call Dr. Serageldin to verify the time, date, and location of the hearing. The public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning these proposed emission standards. *World Wide Web (WWW).* In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of this proposal will also be available through the WWW. Following the Administrator's signature, a copy of this action will be posted on EPA's Technology Transfer Network
(TTN)policy and guidance page for newly proposed or promulgated rules at *http://www.epa.gov/ttn/oarpg/.* The TTN at EPA's Web site provides information and technology exchange in various areas of air pollution control. *Direct Final Rule.* The proposed amendments appear in the Rules and Regulations Section of this **Federal Register** as a direct final rule. For further supplementary information, the detailed rationale for the proposal and the regulatory revisions, see the direct final rule. We are taking direct final action because we view the amendments as noncontroversial and anticipate no adverse comments. We have explained our reasons for the amendments in the preamble to the direct final rule. If we receive no material adverse comment, we will take no further action on the proposed rule. If we receive material adverse comment or a public hearing is requested, we will withdraw only the amendments, sections, or paragraphs of the direct final rule on which we received material adverse comment. We will publish a timely withdrawal in the **Federal Register** indicating which will become effective and which are being withdrawn. If part or all of the direct final rule in the Rules and Regulations section of this **Federal Register** is withdrawn, all comments pertaining to the amendments will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. We will not institute a second comment period on this proposed rule. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews For a complete discussion of all of the administrative requirements applicable to this action, see the direct final rule in the Rules and Regulations section of this **Federal Register** . Regulatory Flexibility Act The Regulatory Flexibility Act
(RFA)generally requires an agency to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis of any rule subject to notice and comment rulemaking requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute unless the agency certifies that the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Small entities include small businesses, small organizations, and small governmental jurisdictions. For purposes of assessing the impact of today's proposed rule on small entities, a small entity is defined as:
(1)A small business according to Small Business Administration size standards for companies mainly identified by NAICS codes 336611 (shipbuilding and repairing) with 1,000 or fewer employees;
(2)a small governmental jurisdiction that is a government or a city, county, town, school district or special district with a population of less than 50,000; and
(3)a small organization that is any not-for-profit enterprise which is independently owned and operated and is not dominant in its field. EPA has determined that it is not necessary to prepare a regulatory flexibility analysis in connection with the proposed rule. This action broadens the scope of the category through revision of the definition of ship which may impact facilities currently complying with subpart II, none of which are small entities. The direct final rule will not impose any new requirements on small entities. We continue to be interested in the potential impacts of the proposed rule on small entities and welcome comments on issues related to such impacts. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: December 22, 2006. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. [FR Doc. E6-22428 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P 71 250 Friday, December 29, 2006 Notices DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Forest Service Newspapers Used for Publication of Legal Notice of Appealable Decisions for the Northern Region; Northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, and portions of South Dakota and Eastern Washington AGENCY: Forest Service, USDA. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: This notice lists the newspapers that will be used by all Ranger Districts, Forests, Grasslands, and the Regional Office of the Northern Region to publish legal notices for public comment and decisions subject to appeal and predecisional administrative review under 36 CFR 215, 217, and 218. The intended effect of this action is to inform interested members of the public which newspapers will be used to publish legal notices for public comment or decisions; thereby allowing them to receive constructive notice of a decision, to provide clear evidence of timely notice, and to achieve consistency in administering the appeals process. DATES: Publication of legal notices in the listed newspapers will begin with decisions subject to appeal that are made on or after January 2, 2007. The list of newspapers will remain in effect until another notice is published in the **Federal Register.** FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Appeals and Litigation Group Leader; Northern Region; P.O. Box 7669; Missoula, Montana 59807, Phone:
(406)327-3696. The newspapers to be used are as follows: Northern Regional Office Regional Forester decisions in Montana: The Missoulian, Great Falls Tribune, and The Billings Gazette. Regional Forester decisions in Northern Idaho and Eastern Washington: The Spokesman Review and Lewiston Tribune. *Beaverhead/Deerlodge NF* —Montana Standard *Bitterroot NF* —Ravalli Republic *Clearwater NF* —Lewiston Tribune *Custer NF* —Billings Gazette (Montana) Rapid City Journal (South Dakota) *Dakota Prairie Grasslands—* —Bismarck Tribune (North and South Dakota) *Flathead NF—* —Daily Inter Lake *Gallatin NF—* Bozeman Chronicle *Helena NF—* Independent Record *Idaho Panhandle NFs—* Coeur d'Alene Press *Kootenai NF—* Daily Inter Lake *Lewis & Clark NF—* Great Falls Tribune *Lolo NF—* Missoulian *Nez Perce NF—* Lewiston Tribune Supplemental notices may be placed in any newspaper, but time frames/deadlines will be calculated based upon notices in newspapers of record listed above. Dated: December 22, 2006. Kathleen A. McAllister, Deputy Regional Forester. [FR Doc. 06-9926 Filed 12-28-06; 8:45 am]
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