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ampState-AdoptedSite-Speampc CritefieiE State of Caliiornia hasbeen without - rimer in C W s could be hfiened by this numericwater for EA Raview -deampE criteriasincewater

priority todc yollutants as requiredoy b Sirate-~dopted Site-~pampc Criteria with = eusEa the State in developingEPA hpproval the Clean Water hct necessitating this g amptianale and $ampBiampampjNation4 Pollutant Discharge action by EPA These Federal criteria the Final Ruie- TlhYination System [NPDESI permit are leeally applicable in the State of 1LegalBLis limitsCategories arid entities that

CaliEornia for inland d a c e waters 2 Approach io Developing thisRule ultimately may be afiected include

Category 1 Exemoles oi potentially effected entities

industry industries discharging pollutanls to surface waters in California or to publicly-owned~rsaunentwork

Municioalities Publicly-uwned lreatrnent works discharging ooilutents lo suiiace waters in Caliiornia

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exhaustive but rather providesa guide To determine whether your iacility lined in the preceding Fox FURTHEP $0raaners r e g a r b g entities likeiy to be mi be decred by this action you INFORMATION COt4lAT se5ion aEected by this a$ion This rable lisrs should caremy examine the

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Pollutantsin the State oi Cali imia as nescribed in the poundoliowingtable

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4 cadmium 7amp0439 -43 eimwx I z2eimw 42 i im 93iml n j n

5a Chromium (Ill) i6055~31 ~350eimol 180eimol 1 n l n

t Sb hrnrnium(VI) 18540299 16 i m ~ 1 i m w 1100im 5Dim n n

-

744L1508 -

33eirnwx ( 90eimwI 46im 3 i m 1 I300

7 Leadb 7439821 65eim i25eimI 2101m) 1 i m n l n

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7439876 pese rve~I [Reserved] ( TReserved) I R ~ s amp ~ ~ I OOSD a 0051 a

k PNIckel 1 7440020 1 47Deimw I 52 eirnw ( 7 4 im I 82 im ( El0 a ( -4800s

10Seienium a 1782402 11 [Reservedl p 1 50 q $ 1 ZOO im 71im n n

11 Siivern 7M0224 34eim I I I

12Thallium M40280 17 as 63at

13 Zinc 7440666 120 120 eLmw I eImw~

14 Cyanide a -57125 22o1 5 2 6 l 7 r 700 e ( PDOOO i j

15 Asbestos 1322211 7000000 I flbenlL ks

76 2376-TCDp(Dioxin) 1748015 1 00000000~3 0000000D14~

I C D 4

21 Carbon Tetrachiolide I - 1 I

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F e d d BeterIVol 65 No 97IThursday May 18~000JRulesandRegulations i 31715

- - rdoes not apply m h ewarn- -

nrRtDasc o n t u a u s d ~ ~ ~ t h e jNo n i m n c m ~ p r o f u c t i a n ofhuman - r These nitads w ~ p r m n i 3 p m d d k- amp ~ - ~ ~ d c0lm32prC2-oelu~xi-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q -~

Inregrated Risk -y p m r m a ~ ~ ~ m ~ ] m ~ f ~ ~ b s r i - - b e a l t h b ~ o m p n c a n i a ~ ~ ~ b c a p e ~ E c w s amp i i ~ - ~ ~ t b S N T R ~ a 7 ~ ~ ~ ~ h d ~ ~ ~ m ~ ~ 1 0 E o n c ~ w f r o norganisml ~ d u d m p w a w lwas prssenrad -risnefivmtera m which-it~kiitftariaBmj~e r saoaomnw-=--a ~ m ~ ~ r s ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ - r h e1 o a b ~ ~ i p p ~ ~ m ~ u ~ w i t ~ t i i n t s ~ d ~ ~ nnaachrase - Yoeya-lty~i~j~u GualIfyC r I ~ i o r W ~ 1 N ~ ~ ~ a l ~ s s o r s ~ o u l d i amp i r ~ ~ amp d ~ E b ~ ~ o - ~ 2 ~ r s n a a p p l l j r l o ~ ~ W I I t+ t ~ amp n m d ~ ~ ~ ~ p r e s a n f s d ~ m t h s ~ ~ ~ ~- j 3 n y J p m s ~ - ~ ~ ~ i amp g 6 ~ ~ -~or~osswnrsra~6ub]am(0~nblemws ~ 8 0 d o n r m t m r ad f i e ~ ~ B P ~ m 5 ~ I Y L y D a q ~ ~ ~m to nLlowa r a l d a t m n of a ~ a ~ ~ s s ~ - ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ f n t ~ ~ ~ p z a n ~ c o c r i~enonmanrhoinsd~~f~6~8~-~~~sctirndoeBE O t ~ ~ y ~ a ~ d f t h e N T R i o r

- Repmil Warsr Qunli~~~GonmYBoards calnrladonwsre not shown iu tbsdocummr~ --Ly -c~~+ ( s ~ q ~ T g ~ e ~ ~ ~ a n ~ - e y 7 ~ ~ e - ~ ~ e n e pmrnirlpateNTh-- A T ~ ~ C W A B O ~ ~ U I ~ ~ ~ B P ~ ~ ~ B S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~dlwarvae

IthaMU - ~doorsampb~ma~~wn~andithss~~~~- I e ~ c w a m i n i n ~ i d ~ a 7 N E R ~ e

recovarabls iDreTius mrmm waa -~eneral~otastoXablsh ~ a r a ~ r a ~ h b ) l l )~~kTnaeemtamprimply M a c i I c e amp i n - $iom~lpba3~frrr hpedi icivat~s inCalliomie

srzb coiuna Fma-nc U s h e r e are 23 NIR8ndwna pm_rnuipated-= Getotal The m ~ p ~ ~ h ~ ( b l l ~ ] b t r ~ ~

pnoriry~oxicpoUutanriwithlsomeij+id rezovaiable iarmTne weampw~uvs to- d i E P 4 ~pnddq tok t fidllurezeiTnerhero ampampwater or aaltwaremte or irvampc which the NIR critmii6 weliesindude not Uitmiaguidancem nvuilableBM mireria Edr hum= hea th there ere 82 W a r n oi the San ~ r a n c i s ~ ~ s y u p s u e m spaces indicate ths ebsenceninationd to prioriY toxic pollumnI8 with either water i and hcludina SuiaurBav and the secdon 304(a) uiterie guidsllce Because oi organism or mganismonly criterik Note ~acramanto-n l o a q u r n ~ e l ~ variations in chsmicdnomandame sysvsisms and waters o i that these t o d s c o w dnrmium as one Sal Slouamp Mud Slou lnonhl and urc Sun this lisdng of toxic po11umfs does not pollurant even though EPh he6 developed 1 o a o u R i v ~ ~ auplimte the listing inAppandixh to 40 SnucDam lo V e r b T h s criteria based on two valence sIate6 in the critampinn does not mnlv instead ofthe NTR CFRPF423-126 Priorin P o ~ u m x PA rnarrir Pi hes a s s i p a d numbeta 5a and 5b has added the ChemicelJhsuactr Smice ro the =riteria br chromium to renen h e iact lCAS1reEiS2-y numberswhich provide a KMt h e hsd 126 p n d y poliu~untb unique idenUcation in eat3 chemical n 5 u a e s only E smeh g frrr cnro311um 2 The ioUoiving chemiEalS have 1 k t e n e ioztncse =etais are s~pesredas- - organoleptic-hed cizeiarecommendationr

+hitare n o t ineiuried on tamp chr amp j

- ~

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gt 2 ~ i e n i c 1 7440382 dDim 36im (1 ampamp17 s9 irjiliiamp n n

4 cadmium 7amp0439 -43 eimwx I z2eimw 42 i im 93iml n j n

5a Chromium (Ill) i6055~31 ~350eimol 180eimol 1 n l n

t Sb hrnrnium(VI) 18540299 16 i m ~ 1 i m w 1100im 5Dim n n

-

744L1508 -

33eirnwx ( 90eimwI 46im 3 i m 1 I300

7 Leadb 7439821 65eim i25eimI 2101m) 1 i m n l n

18 Merwryy

7439876 pese rve~I [Reserved] ( TReserved) I R ~ s amp ~ ~ I OOSD a 0051 a

k PNIckel 1 7440020 1 47Deimw I 52 eirnw ( 7 4 im I 82 im ( El0 a ( -4800s

10Seienium a 1782402 11 [Reservedl p 1 50 q $ 1 ZOO im 71im n n

11 Siivern 7M0224 34eim I I I

12Thallium M40280 17 as 63at

13 Zinc 7440666 120 120 eLmw I eImw~

14 Cyanide a -57125 22o1 5 2 6 l 7 r 700 e ( PDOOO i j

15 Asbestos 1322211 7000000 I flbenlL ks

76 2376-TCDp(Dioxin) 1748015 1 00000000~3 0000000D14~

I C D 4

21 Carbon Tetrachiolide I - 1 I

Federal RegistarlVol 65 No 97IThursday May 182OOORules and Regatahns 51713

F e d d BeterIVol 65 No 97IThursday May 18~000JRulesandRegulations i 31715

- - rdoes not apply m h ewarn- -

nrRtDasc o n t u a u s d ~ ~ ~ t h e jNo n i m n c m ~ p r o f u c t i a n ofhuman - r These nitads w ~ p r m n i 3 p m d d k- amp ~ - ~ ~ d c0lm32prC2-oelu~xi-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q -~

Inregrated Risk -y p m r m a ~ ~ ~ m ~ ] m ~ f ~ ~ b s r i - - b e a l t h b ~ o m p n c a n i a ~ ~ ~ b c a p e ~ E c w s amp i i ~ - ~ ~ t b S N T R ~ a 7 ~ ~ ~ ~ h d ~ ~ ~ m ~ ~ 1 0 E o n c ~ w f r o norganisml ~ d u d m p w a w lwas prssenrad -risnefivmtera m which-it~kiitftariaBmj~e r saoaomnw-=--a ~ m ~ ~ r s ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ - r h e1 o a b ~ ~ i p p ~ ~ m ~ u ~ w i t ~ t i i n t s ~ d ~ ~ nnaachrase - Yoeya-lty~i~j~u GualIfyC r I ~ i o r W ~ 1 N ~ ~ ~ a l ~ s s o r s ~ o u l d i amp i r ~ ~ amp d ~ E b ~ ~ o - ~ 2 ~ r s n a a p p l l j r l o ~ ~ W I I t+ t ~ amp n m d ~ ~ ~ ~ p r e s a n f s d ~ m t h s ~ ~ ~ ~- j 3 n y J p m s ~ - ~ ~ ~ i amp g 6 ~ ~ -~or~osswnrsra~6ub]am(0~nblemws ~ 8 0 d o n r m t m r ad f i e ~ ~ B P ~ m 5 ~ I Y L y D a q ~ ~ ~m to nLlowa r a l d a t m n of a ~ a ~ ~ s s ~ - ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ f n t ~ ~ ~ p z a n ~ c o c r i~enonmanrhoinsd~~f~6~8~-~~~sctirndoeBE O t ~ ~ y ~ a ~ d f t h e N T R i o r

- Repmil Warsr Qunli~~~GonmYBoards calnrladonwsre not shown iu tbsdocummr~ --Ly -c~~+ ( s ~ q ~ T g ~ e ~ ~ ~ a n ~ - e y 7 ~ ~ e - ~ ~ e n e pmrnirlpateNTh-- A T ~ ~ C W A B O ~ ~ U I ~ ~ ~ B P ~ ~ ~ B S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~dlwarvae

IthaMU - ~doorsampb~ma~~wn~andithss~~~~- I e ~ c w a m i n i n ~ i d ~ a 7 N E R ~ e

recovarabls iDreTius mrmm waa -~eneral~otastoXablsh ~ a r a ~ r a ~ h b ) l l )~~kTnaeemtamprimply M a c i I c e amp i n - $iom~lpba3~frrr hpedi icivat~s inCalliomie

srzb coiuna Fma-nc U s h e r e are 23 NIR8ndwna pm_rnuipated-= Getotal The m ~ p ~ ~ h ~ ( b l l ~ ] b t r ~ ~

pnoriry~oxicpoUutanriwithlsomeij+id rezovaiable iarmTne weampw~uvs to- d i E P 4 ~pnddq tok t fidllurezeiTnerhero ampampwater or aaltwaremte or irvampc which the NIR critmii6 weliesindude not Uitmiaguidancem nvuilableBM mireria Edr hum= hea th there ere 82 W a r n oi the San ~ r a n c i s ~ ~ s y u p s u e m spaces indicate ths ebsenceninationd to prioriY toxic pollumnI8 with either water i and hcludina SuiaurBav and the secdon 304(a) uiterie guidsllce Because oi organism or mganismonly criterik Note ~acramanto-n l o a q u r n ~ e l ~ variations in chsmicdnomandame sysvsisms and waters o i that these t o d s c o w dnrmium as one Sal Slouamp Mud Slou lnonhl and urc Sun this lisdng of toxic po11umfs does not pollurant even though EPh he6 developed 1 o a o u R i v ~ ~ auplimte the listing inAppandixh to 40 SnucDam lo V e r b T h s criteria based on two valence sIate6 in the critampinn does not mnlv instead ofthe NTR CFRPF423-126 Priorin P o ~ u m x PA rnarrir Pi hes a s s i p a d numbeta 5a and 5b has added the ChemicelJhsuactr Smice ro the =riteria br chromium to renen h e iact lCAS1reEiS2-y numberswhich provide a KMt h e hsd 126 p n d y poliu~untb unique idenUcation in eat3 chemical n 5 u a e s only E smeh g frrr cnro311um 2 The ioUoiving chemiEalS have 1 k t e n e ioztncse =etais are s~pesredas- - organoleptic-hed cizeiarecommendationr

+hitare n o t ineiuried on tamp chr amp j

Federal RegistarlVol 65 No 97IThursday May 182OOORules and Regatahns 51713

F e d d BeterIVol 65 No 97IThursday May 18~000JRulesandRegulations i 31715

- - rdoes not apply m h ewarn- -

nrRtDasc o n t u a u s d ~ ~ ~ t h e jNo n i m n c m ~ p r o f u c t i a n ofhuman - r These nitads w ~ p r m n i 3 p m d d k- amp ~ - ~ ~ d c0lm32prC2-oelu~xi-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q -~

Inregrated Risk -y p m r m a ~ ~ ~ m ~ ] m ~ f ~ ~ b s r i - - b e a l t h b ~ o m p n c a n i a ~ ~ ~ b c a p e ~ E c w s amp i i ~ - ~ ~ t b S N T R ~ a 7 ~ ~ ~ ~ h d ~ ~ ~ m ~ ~ 1 0 E o n c ~ w f r o norganisml ~ d u d m p w a w lwas prssenrad -risnefivmtera m which-it~kiitftariaBmj~e r saoaomnw-=--a ~ m ~ ~ r s ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ - r h e1 o a b ~ ~ i p p ~ ~ m ~ u ~ w i t ~ t i i n t s ~ d ~ ~ nnaachrase - Yoeya-lty~i~j~u GualIfyC r I ~ i o r W ~ 1 N ~ ~ ~ a l ~ s s o r s ~ o u l d i amp i r ~ ~ amp d ~ E b ~ ~ o - ~ 2 ~ r s n a a p p l l j r l o ~ ~ W I I t+ t ~ amp n m d ~ ~ ~ ~ p r e s a n f s d ~ m t h s ~ ~ ~ ~- j 3 n y J p m s ~ - ~ ~ ~ i amp g 6 ~ ~ -~or~osswnrsra~6ub]am(0~nblemws ~ 8 0 d o n r m t m r ad f i e ~ ~ B P ~ m 5 ~ I Y L y D a q ~ ~ ~m to nLlowa r a l d a t m n of a ~ a ~ ~ s s ~ - ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ f n t ~ ~ ~ p z a n ~ c o c r i~enonmanrhoinsd~~f~6~8~-~~~sctirndoeBE O t ~ ~ y ~ a ~ d f t h e N T R i o r

- Repmil Warsr Qunli~~~GonmYBoards calnrladonwsre not shown iu tbsdocummr~ --Ly -c~~+ ( s ~ q ~ T g ~ e ~ ~ ~ a n ~ - e y 7 ~ ~ e - ~ ~ e n e pmrnirlpateNTh-- A T ~ ~ C W A B O ~ ~ U I ~ ~ ~ B P ~ ~ ~ B S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~dlwarvae

IthaMU - ~doorsampb~ma~~wn~andithss~~~~- I e ~ c w a m i n i n ~ i d ~ a 7 N E R ~ e

recovarabls iDreTius mrmm waa -~eneral~otastoXablsh ~ a r a ~ r a ~ h b ) l l )~~kTnaeemtamprimply M a c i I c e amp i n - $iom~lpba3~frrr hpedi icivat~s inCalliomie

srzb coiuna Fma-nc U s h e r e are 23 NIR8ndwna pm_rnuipated-= Getotal The m ~ p ~ ~ h ~ ( b l l ~ ] b t r ~ ~

pnoriry~oxicpoUutanriwithlsomeij+id rezovaiable iarmTne weampw~uvs to- d i E P 4 ~pnddq tok t fidllurezeiTnerhero ampampwater or aaltwaremte or irvampc which the NIR critmii6 weliesindude not Uitmiaguidancem nvuilableBM mireria Edr hum= hea th there ere 82 W a r n oi the San ~ r a n c i s ~ ~ s y u p s u e m spaces indicate ths ebsenceninationd to prioriY toxic pollumnI8 with either water i and hcludina SuiaurBav and the secdon 304(a) uiterie guidsllce Because oi organism or mganismonly criterik Note ~acramanto-n l o a q u r n ~ e l ~ variations in chsmicdnomandame sysvsisms and waters o i that these t o d s c o w dnrmium as one Sal Slouamp Mud Slou lnonhl and urc Sun this lisdng of toxic po11umfs does not pollurant even though EPh he6 developed 1 o a o u R i v ~ ~ auplimte the listing inAppandixh to 40 SnucDam lo V e r b T h s criteria based on two valence sIate6 in the critampinn does not mnlv instead ofthe NTR CFRPF423-126 Priorin P o ~ u m x PA rnarrir Pi hes a s s i p a d numbeta 5a and 5b has added the ChemicelJhsuactr Smice ro the =riteria br chromium to renen h e iact lCAS1reEiS2-y numberswhich provide a KMt h e hsd 126 p n d y poliu~untb unique idenUcation in eat3 chemical n 5 u a e s only E smeh g frrr cnro311um 2 The ioUoiving chemiEalS have 1 k t e n e ioztncse =etais are s~pesredas- - organoleptic-hed cizeiarecommendationr

+hitare n o t ineiuried on tamp chr amp j

F e d d BeterIVol 65 No 97IThursday May 18~000JRulesandRegulations i 31715

- - rdoes not apply m h ewarn- -

nrRtDasc o n t u a u s d ~ ~ ~ t h e jNo n i m n c m ~ p r o f u c t i a n ofhuman - r These nitads w ~ p r m n i 3 p m d d k- amp ~ - ~ ~ d c0lm32prC2-oelu~xi-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q -~

Inregrated Risk -y p m r m a ~ ~ ~ m ~ ] m ~ f ~ ~ b s r i - - b e a l t h b ~ o m p n c a n i a ~ ~ ~ b c a p e ~ E c w s amp i i ~ - ~ ~ t b S N T R ~ a 7 ~ ~ ~ ~ h d ~ ~ ~ m ~ ~ 1 0 E o n c ~ w f r o norganisml ~ d u d m p w a w lwas prssenrad -risnefivmtera m which-it~kiitftariaBmj~e r saoaomnw-=--a ~ m ~ ~ r s ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ - r h e1 o a b ~ ~ i p p ~ ~ m ~ u ~ w i t ~ t i i n t s ~ d ~ ~ nnaachrase - Yoeya-lty~i~j~u GualIfyC r I ~ i o r W ~ 1 N ~ ~ ~ a l ~ s s o r s ~ o u l d i amp i r ~ ~ amp d ~ E b ~ ~ o - ~ 2 ~ r s n a a p p l l j r l o ~ ~ W I I t+ t ~ amp n m d ~ ~ ~ ~ p r e s a n f s d ~ m t h s ~ ~ ~ ~- j 3 n y J p m s ~ - ~ ~ ~ i amp g 6 ~ ~ -~or~osswnrsra~6ub]am(0~nblemws ~ 8 0 d o n r m t m r ad f i e ~ ~ B P ~ m 5 ~ I Y L y D a q ~ ~ ~m to nLlowa r a l d a t m n of a ~ a ~ ~ s s ~ - ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ f n t ~ ~ ~ p z a n ~ c o c r i~enonmanrhoinsd~~f~6~8~-~~~sctirndoeBE O t ~ ~ y ~ a ~ d f t h e N T R i o r

- Repmil Warsr Qunli~~~GonmYBoards calnrladonwsre not shown iu tbsdocummr~ --Ly -c~~+ ( s ~ q ~ T g ~ e ~ ~ ~ a n ~ - e y 7 ~ ~ e - ~ ~ e n e pmrnirlpateNTh-- A T ~ ~ C W A B O ~ ~ U I ~ ~ ~ B P ~ ~ ~ B S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~dlwarvae

IthaMU - ~doorsampb~ma~~wn~andithss~~~~- I e ~ c w a m i n i n ~ i d ~ a 7 N E R ~ e

recovarabls iDreTius mrmm waa -~eneral~otastoXablsh ~ a r a ~ r a ~ h b ) l l )~~kTnaeemtamprimply M a c i I c e amp i n - $iom~lpba3~frrr hpedi icivat~s inCalliomie

srzb coiuna Fma-nc U s h e r e are 23 NIR8ndwna pm_rnuipated-= Getotal The m ~ p ~ ~ h ~ ( b l l ~ ] b t r ~ ~

pnoriry~oxicpoUutanriwithlsomeij+id rezovaiable iarmTne weampw~uvs to- d i E P 4 ~pnddq tok t fidllurezeiTnerhero ampampwater or aaltwaremte or irvampc which the NIR critmii6 weliesindude not Uitmiaguidancem nvuilableBM mireria Edr hum= hea th there ere 82 W a r n oi the San ~ r a n c i s ~ ~ s y u p s u e m spaces indicate ths ebsenceninationd to prioriY toxic pollumnI8 with either water i and hcludina SuiaurBav and the secdon 304(a) uiterie guidsllce Because oi organism or mganismonly criterik Note ~acramanto-n l o a q u r n ~ e l ~ variations in chsmicdnomandame sysvsisms and waters o i that these t o d s c o w dnrmium as one Sal Slouamp Mud Slou lnonhl and urc Sun this lisdng of toxic po11umfs does not pollurant even though EPh he6 developed 1 o a o u R i v ~ ~ auplimte the listing inAppandixh to 40 SnucDam lo V e r b T h s criteria based on two valence sIate6 in the critampinn does not mnlv instead ofthe NTR CFRPF423-126 Priorin P o ~ u m x PA rnarrir Pi hes a s s i p a d numbeta 5a and 5b has added the ChemicelJhsuactr Smice ro the =riteria br chromium to renen h e iact lCAS1reEiS2-y numberswhich provide a KMt h e hsd 126 p n d y poliu~untb unique idenUcation in eat3 chemical n 5 u a e s only E smeh g frrr cnro311um 2 The ioUoiving chemiEalS have 1 k t e n e ioztncse =etais are s~pesredas- - organoleptic-hed cizeiarecommendationr

+hitare n o t ineiuried on tamp chr amp j

- - rdoes not apply m h ewarn- -

nrRtDasc o n t u a u s d ~ ~ ~ t h e jNo n i m n c m ~ p r o f u c t i a n ofhuman - r These nitads w ~ p r m n i 3 p m d d k- amp ~ - ~ ~ d c0lm32prC2-oelu~xi-~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ q -~

Inregrated Risk -y p m r m a ~ ~ ~ m ~ ] m ~ f ~ ~ b s r i - - b e a l t h b ~ o m p n c a n i a ~ ~ ~ b c a p e ~ E c w s amp i i ~ - ~ ~ t b S N T R ~ a 7 ~ ~ ~ ~ h d ~ ~ ~ m ~ ~ 1 0 E o n c ~ w f r o norganisml ~ d u d m p w a w lwas prssenrad -risnefivmtera m which-it~kiitftariaBmj~e r saoaomnw-=--a ~ m ~ ~ r s ~ n ~ ~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ - r h e1 o a b ~ ~ i p p ~ ~ m ~ u ~ w i t ~ t i i n t s ~ d ~ ~ nnaachrase - Yoeya-lty~i~j~u GualIfyC r I ~ i o r W ~ 1 N ~ ~ ~ a l ~ s s o r s ~ o u l d i amp i r ~ ~ amp d ~ E b ~ ~ o - ~ 2 ~ r s n a a p p l l j r l o ~ ~ W I I t+ t ~ amp n m d ~ ~ ~ ~ p r e s a n f s d ~ m t h s ~ ~ ~ ~- j 3 n y J p m s ~ - ~ ~ ~ i amp g 6 ~ ~ -~or~osswnrsra~6ub]am(0~nblemws ~ 8 0 d o n r m t m r ad f i e ~ ~ B P ~ m 5 ~ I Y L y D a q ~ ~ ~m to nLlowa r a l d a t m n of a ~ a ~ ~ s s ~ - ~ ~ - ~ ~ ~ ~ o ~ f n t ~ ~ ~ p z a n ~ c o c r i~enonmanrhoinsd~~f~6~8~-~~~sctirndoeBE O t ~ ~ y ~ a ~ d f t h e N T R i o r

- Repmil Warsr Qunli~~~GonmYBoards calnrladonwsre not shown iu tbsdocummr~ --Ly -c~~+ ( s ~ q ~ T g ~ e ~ ~ ~ a n ~ - e y 7 ~ ~ e - ~ ~ e n e pmrnirlpateNTh-- A T ~ ~ C W A B O ~ ~ U I ~ ~ ~ B P ~ ~ ~ B S ~ ~ ~ ~ ~dlwarvae

IthaMU - ~doorsampb~ma~~wn~andithss~~~~- I e ~ c w a m i n i n ~ i d ~ a 7 N E R ~ e

recovarabls iDreTius mrmm waa -~eneral~otastoXablsh ~ a r a ~ r a ~ h b ) l l )~~kTnaeemtamprimply M a c i I c e amp i n - $iom~lpba3~frrr hpedi icivat~s inCalliomie

srzb coiuna Fma-nc U s h e r e are 23 NIR8ndwna pm_rnuipated-= Getotal The m ~ p ~ ~ h ~ ( b l l ~ ] b t r ~ ~

pnoriry~oxicpoUutanriwithlsomeij+id rezovaiable iarmTne weampw~uvs to- d i E P 4 ~pnddq tok t fidllurezeiTnerhero ampampwater or aaltwaremte or irvampc which the NIR critmii6 weliesindude not Uitmiaguidancem nvuilableBM mireria Edr hum= hea th there ere 82 W a r n oi the San ~ r a n c i s ~ ~ s y u p s u e m spaces indicate ths ebsenceninationd to prioriY toxic pollumnI8 with either water i and hcludina SuiaurBav and the secdon 304(a) uiterie guidsllce Because oi organism or mganismonly criterik Note ~acramanto-n l o a q u r n ~ e l ~ variations in chsmicdnomandame sysvsisms and waters o i that these t o d s c o w dnrmium as one Sal Slouamp Mud Slou lnonhl and urc Sun this lisdng of toxic po11umfs does not pollurant even though EPh he6 developed 1 o a o u R i v ~ ~ auplimte the listing inAppandixh to 40 SnucDam lo V e r b T h s criteria based on two valence sIate6 in the critampinn does not mnlv instead ofthe NTR CFRPF423-126 Priorin P o ~ u m x PA rnarrir Pi hes a s s i p a d numbeta 5a and 5b has added the ChemicelJhsuactr Smice ro the =riteria br chromium to renen h e iact lCAS1reEiS2-y numberswhich provide a KMt h e hsd 126 p n d y poliu~untb unique idenUcation in eat3 chemical n 5 u a e s only E smeh g frrr cnro311um 2 The ioUoiving chemiEalS have 1 k t e n e ioztncse =etais are s~pesredas- - organoleptic-hed cizeiarecommendationr

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commencement of thedischarge A new dischqgeris ampfined as wy building smcturefacilityarinstallatioaahom whiohthereis or may be a discharge of nol1utantslas defined inA0 CFR 12i2) to the state of Califodats inland -serace waters or enclosed bays anil estuaries the constructionoi which

commences after Mag 18 200D a

dateshfori ac~evementnedates dfcom$letion bemen~achrequikmentmaynot exceed one yearIf the timenecessary

for completionofanv m~uirement is more ampan one ye= and not raadily divisible into stages for completion t h e permit shallreqampe a ta mampimum -specified datesfor m u d submissionof progress repom on the btatus ofinterim requirements

16)Inno event shallthe permit issuing a of compliance i o ~a point source discharge

occuryyithin Sve years hom ihe date n i issuancereissuance ~jmoilification o i thepermit which M a t e s the complibce schedule Where shorter schedulesdf compliance arsprescribod or scneduies oi compliance ampe prohibitedby law those nmvlslonr ihdgovern - -

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i

9632 Federal RegisterIVol 67 No 42Monday March 4 20021Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 3

Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects

AGENCY Office of the Secretary Department of Defense (DoD)

ACTION Proposed rule public meeting

SUMMARY The Director of Defense Procurement is sponsoring a public meeting to discuss the proposed rule on conditions for appropriate use and audit policy for transactions for prototype projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 21 2001

DATES The meeting will be held on March 27 2002 from am to

ADDRESSES The meeting will be held at the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) which is located at 1912 Woodford Road Vienna Virginia 22182 Directions to NCMA are available at hrtpwwwacqosdmjNdp dspsotprhtm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David Capitano Office of Cost Pricing and Finance by telephone at 703-602- 4245 by FAX at 703-602-0350 or by e- mail at dovidcopitanoosdmil

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Director of Defense Procurement would like to hear the views of interested parties on what they believe to be the key issues pertaining to the proposed rule on Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 212001 A listins of some of the possible issues for discussion as well as copies of the writton public comments submitted in response to the November 212001 proposed rule are available at http

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 151

[USCG-2001-104861 RIN 2115-AG21

Standards for Living Organisms in Ships Ballast Water Discharged in -US Waters

AGENCY Coast Guard DOT ACTION Advance notice of proposed rulemaking request for comments

SUMMARY The Coast Guard seeks ~ - ~ -~ ~ -

comments on the development of a ballast water treatment goal and an interim ballast water treatment standard The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 and the National lnvasive Soecies Act of 1996 require the Coast ~ u amp d to regulate ballast water management practices to prevent the discharge of shipborne ballast water from reieasing harmful nonindigenous species into US waters of the Great Lakes and to issue voluntary guidelines to prevent the introduction-of such specres through ballast water operations in other waters of the US These Acts further provide that the Coast Guard must assess compliance with the voluntary guidelines and if compliance is inadequate must issue regulations that make the guidelines mandatory These euidelines and reeulations must be Lased on open ocean ballast water exchange andlor environmentally sound alternatives that the Coast Guard determines to be at least as effective as ballast water exchange in preventing and controlling infestations of aquatic nuisance species (ANSI The Coast Guard will use the publics comments to help define a ballast water treatment goal and standard both of which are essential parts of determining whether alternative ballast water manaeement

u

methods are environmentally sound and at least as effective as ooen ocean ballast water exchange (BWEI [n preventing and controlling infestations of ANS

wwwocqosdmildpdspsotprhtm DATES Comments and related material Dated February 27 2002

LM Bynum Alternative OSDFederal Register Liaison Officer Deportment of Defense IFR Doc 02-5157 Filed 2-28-02 1 1 5 2 am] BILLING CODE 600148-P

must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 32002 ADDRESSES To make sure that your comments and related material are not entered more than once in the docket please submit them by only one of the followina means

(1) By ha i l to the Docket Management Facilitv (USCG2001-104861 US ~ e ~ a r i m e n t room PL- of ~rans~or ta t iok

(2) By delivery to room P M 0 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays The telephone number is 202-366- 9329

(3)By fax to the Docket Management Facilit at 202-493-2251

(4)~yectronicall~through the Web Site for the Docket Management System at httplldmsdotgov

The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this rulemaking Comments and material received from the public as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room P M O 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays You may also find this docket on the Internet at httpl dmsdotgov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT If you have questions about this notice call Dr Richard Everett Project Manager Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (GMSO) Coast Guard telephone 202-267-0214 If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket call Dorothy Beard Chief Dockets Department of Transportation telephone 202-366-5149 SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION

Other NISA Rulemaking to Date This rulemaking follows the

publication of the Final Rule (USCG 1998-34231 on November 212001 (66 FR 583811 for the Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 that finalizes regulations for the Great Lakes ecosystems and voluntary ballast water management guidelines for all other waters of the United States including reporting for nearly all vessels entering waters of the United States Both rules follow the publication of the notice and request for comments for Potential Approaches To Setting Ballast Water Treatment Standards (USCG 2001-8737) on May 12001 notice and request for comments on Approval for Experimental Shipboard Installations of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (USCG2001-9267) on May 222001 and the publication of notice of meetings request for comments on The Ballast Water Management Program (USCG2001-100621 on July 112001

Request for Comments 401400 Seventh Street SW The Coast Guard encourages T - ----- 7

Federal RegisterIYol 65 No 971Thnrsdag May 18 2000 Rules and Regulations 31719

Water ampd use classiEcation Applicable criteria -- ~ ~~ -

) (i) All inland waters of the United States or enciosed bays [A) C o l b s Bi and Bz--all pollutants and estuaries that are waters -of the United States that in- [B)Columns Ci and C2-all pollutants clude aMCTN use designation lC) Column DI--all pollutants

[ii) Allhiandwaters o f the United Statesor mciosed bays [A) Columns B1 and Bdl pollutants and estuaries that are waters o f the United States that d o ip)Columns Ciand C24lndllutants not include a MUNuse desipation

( ~ ) ~ b t h i n ~in this sectiin is intended to apply insteadof specfiiccriteria inciuding specific Plteria for the San Francisco Bay estuajpromulgated for Californiab the Nstiond Toxics Rule at 5 13136

141The human hiihfthcamperiaihallbe an iied attheState-udamptid l0S-6)

~(iij~othingin thisaectionappliLs t o

ivaters located inIndian Counuy [e)Schedules ojcompljnnce L1)It is

presumedthat newandampsting point somedischaraershU~rometl~

comply with anynewoi moamp -resmcbve waterqualiry-based effluent limitations fW0BELs) base6 on the water ouali6~criieriaset forth in this sedan

(Z) When apermit issued on nrafter

ICI Coiumn D 2 - 4ndllutants

13 Where an e=sting ampcharger whach exceeds fiveyears horn the nat reasmabiybelieves ampa1 it will be of n d issuance re~ssuarceor d a s i M i to prornpgy comuly with a - rn6~cationvihichever is sooner

newor more restiictive WPBlXbased Where shorter soheduies of compliance on the waterqualitydteriasetforthin are or sdheddes cif

thissection-the discbmger may request coampiltmcebprohibitea by lawfhose approvalhom amppermitissuing pzampisions ampa1 govem

-authoritg3ora scheaule ~fcompliance

[7) Ifa schddde nf coampampde exceedcthe ~ 1 4 ) ~ c o m ~ E a n c ~ E h ~ d u l e i i ~ a permitinterim

see compiience -withthWQBELs based permit limttskctiye thepermit on -terqualityditeria~etforth in hhal beincludeain thepermitampaPamp~FF (b)ofampsection= soon as =ddressedinththepermitslfamfiheet

possible tampngintoaccoudtthe ~ o h K g e r s s t e ~ ~ to amphieve ofbasisThe a W a t i v e =wfitr statem~nt

~ecorijiorihepermitshill reflect findcom~]iencewiths u amp ~ ~ g ~ ~ i51Ifthe sampedule ofcomjliance ~permitlimitsandfinalcompliance

axceedsnne y e a r ~ o m ~ e date n i p a tdatesFind complianceiates forEnel issuancereissusnceorm~dification permit limits which donot occur thesampeaulesha seforthinterim during the term of thepermitmust

May18 2000toanewidischarper contains a WQBELbased onwater quality criteria set forthin paragiaphbj of Chis section the permitteeshall comply withsuch WQ3ELqpon the

commencement of thedischarge A new dischqgeris ampfined as wy building smcturefacilityarinstallatioaahom whiohthereis or may be a discharge of nol1utantslas defined inA0 CFR 12i2) to the state of Califodats inland -serace waters or enclosed bays anil estuaries the constructionoi which

commences after Mag 18 200D a

dateshfori ac~evementnedates dfcom$letion bemen~achrequikmentmaynot exceed one yearIf the timenecessary

for completionofanv m~uirement is more ampan one ye= and not raadily divisible into stages for completion t h e permit shallreqampe a ta mampimum -specified datesfor m u d submissionof progress repom on the btatus ofinterim requirements

16)Inno event shallthe permit issuing a of compliance i o ~a point source discharge

occuryyithin Sve years hom ihe date n i issuancereissuance ~jmoilification o i thepermit which M a t e s the complibce schedule Where shorter schedulesdf compliance arsprescribod or scneduies oi compliance ampe prohibitedby law those nmvlslonr ihdgovern - -

18)The provisions in ~ $paapaph J ~ ) schedules ~icomplianca e q i r e onMay 18 2005

IFR Doc00-11106 Fifed 5-1-00 845m]

alwN0 CODE ~ 6 ~ s ~ p

i

9632 Federal RegisterIVol 67 No 42Monday March 4 20021Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 3

Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects

AGENCY Office of the Secretary Department of Defense (DoD)

ACTION Proposed rule public meeting

SUMMARY The Director of Defense Procurement is sponsoring a public meeting to discuss the proposed rule on conditions for appropriate use and audit policy for transactions for prototype projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 21 2001

DATES The meeting will be held on March 27 2002 from am to

ADDRESSES The meeting will be held at the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) which is located at 1912 Woodford Road Vienna Virginia 22182 Directions to NCMA are available at hrtpwwwacqosdmjNdp dspsotprhtm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David Capitano Office of Cost Pricing and Finance by telephone at 703-602- 4245 by FAX at 703-602-0350 or by e- mail at dovidcopitanoosdmil

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Director of Defense Procurement would like to hear the views of interested parties on what they believe to be the key issues pertaining to the proposed rule on Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 212001 A listins of some of the possible issues for discussion as well as copies of the writton public comments submitted in response to the November 212001 proposed rule are available at http

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 151

[USCG-2001-104861 RIN 2115-AG21

Standards for Living Organisms in Ships Ballast Water Discharged in -US Waters

AGENCY Coast Guard DOT ACTION Advance notice of proposed rulemaking request for comments

SUMMARY The Coast Guard seeks ~ - ~ -~ ~ -

comments on the development of a ballast water treatment goal and an interim ballast water treatment standard The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 and the National lnvasive Soecies Act of 1996 require the Coast ~ u amp d to regulate ballast water management practices to prevent the discharge of shipborne ballast water from reieasing harmful nonindigenous species into US waters of the Great Lakes and to issue voluntary guidelines to prevent the introduction-of such specres through ballast water operations in other waters of the US These Acts further provide that the Coast Guard must assess compliance with the voluntary guidelines and if compliance is inadequate must issue regulations that make the guidelines mandatory These euidelines and reeulations must be Lased on open ocean ballast water exchange andlor environmentally sound alternatives that the Coast Guard determines to be at least as effective as ballast water exchange in preventing and controlling infestations of aquatic nuisance species (ANSI The Coast Guard will use the publics comments to help define a ballast water treatment goal and standard both of which are essential parts of determining whether alternative ballast water manaeement

u

methods are environmentally sound and at least as effective as ooen ocean ballast water exchange (BWEI [n preventing and controlling infestations of ANS

wwwocqosdmildpdspsotprhtm DATES Comments and related material Dated February 27 2002

LM Bynum Alternative OSDFederal Register Liaison Officer Deportment of Defense IFR Doc 02-5157 Filed 2-28-02 1 1 5 2 am] BILLING CODE 600148-P

must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 32002 ADDRESSES To make sure that your comments and related material are not entered more than once in the docket please submit them by only one of the followina means

(1) By ha i l to the Docket Management Facilitv (USCG2001-104861 US ~ e ~ a r i m e n t room PL- of ~rans~or ta t iok

(2) By delivery to room P M 0 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays The telephone number is 202-366- 9329

(3)By fax to the Docket Management Facilit at 202-493-2251

(4)~yectronicall~through the Web Site for the Docket Management System at httplldmsdotgov

The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this rulemaking Comments and material received from the public as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room P M O 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays You may also find this docket on the Internet at httpl dmsdotgov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT If you have questions about this notice call Dr Richard Everett Project Manager Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (GMSO) Coast Guard telephone 202-267-0214 If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket call Dorothy Beard Chief Dockets Department of Transportation telephone 202-366-5149 SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION

Other NISA Rulemaking to Date This rulemaking follows the

publication of the Final Rule (USCG 1998-34231 on November 212001 (66 FR 583811 for the Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 that finalizes regulations for the Great Lakes ecosystems and voluntary ballast water management guidelines for all other waters of the United States including reporting for nearly all vessels entering waters of the United States Both rules follow the publication of the notice and request for comments for Potential Approaches To Setting Ballast Water Treatment Standards (USCG 2001-8737) on May 12001 notice and request for comments on Approval for Experimental Shipboard Installations of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (USCG2001-9267) on May 222001 and the publication of notice of meetings request for comments on The Ballast Water Management Program (USCG2001-100621 on July 112001

Request for Comments 401400 Seventh Street SW The Coast Guard encourages T - ----- 7

i

9632 Federal RegisterIVol 67 No 42Monday March 4 20021Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 3

Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects

AGENCY Office of the Secretary Department of Defense (DoD)

ACTION Proposed rule public meeting

SUMMARY The Director of Defense Procurement is sponsoring a public meeting to discuss the proposed rule on conditions for appropriate use and audit policy for transactions for prototype projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 21 2001

DATES The meeting will be held on March 27 2002 from am to

ADDRESSES The meeting will be held at the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) which is located at 1912 Woodford Road Vienna Virginia 22182 Directions to NCMA are available at hrtpwwwacqosdmjNdp dspsotprhtm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David Capitano Office of Cost Pricing and Finance by telephone at 703-602- 4245 by FAX at 703-602-0350 or by e- mail at dovidcopitanoosdmil

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Director of Defense Procurement would like to hear the views of interested parties on what they believe to be the key issues pertaining to the proposed rule on Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 212001 A listins of some of the possible issues for discussion as well as copies of the writton public comments submitted in response to the November 212001 proposed rule are available at http

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 151

[USCG-2001-104861 RIN 2115-AG21

Standards for Living Organisms in Ships Ballast Water Discharged in -US Waters

AGENCY Coast Guard DOT ACTION Advance notice of proposed rulemaking request for comments

SUMMARY The Coast Guard seeks ~ - ~ -~ ~ -

comments on the development of a ballast water treatment goal and an interim ballast water treatment standard The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 and the National lnvasive Soecies Act of 1996 require the Coast ~ u amp d to regulate ballast water management practices to prevent the discharge of shipborne ballast water from reieasing harmful nonindigenous species into US waters of the Great Lakes and to issue voluntary guidelines to prevent the introduction-of such specres through ballast water operations in other waters of the US These Acts further provide that the Coast Guard must assess compliance with the voluntary guidelines and if compliance is inadequate must issue regulations that make the guidelines mandatory These euidelines and reeulations must be Lased on open ocean ballast water exchange andlor environmentally sound alternatives that the Coast Guard determines to be at least as effective as ballast water exchange in preventing and controlling infestations of aquatic nuisance species (ANSI The Coast Guard will use the publics comments to help define a ballast water treatment goal and standard both of which are essential parts of determining whether alternative ballast water manaeement

u

methods are environmentally sound and at least as effective as ooen ocean ballast water exchange (BWEI [n preventing and controlling infestations of ANS

wwwocqosdmildpdspsotprhtm DATES Comments and related material Dated February 27 2002

LM Bynum Alternative OSDFederal Register Liaison Officer Deportment of Defense IFR Doc 02-5157 Filed 2-28-02 1 1 5 2 am] BILLING CODE 600148-P

must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 32002 ADDRESSES To make sure that your comments and related material are not entered more than once in the docket please submit them by only one of the followina means

(1) By ha i l to the Docket Management Facilitv (USCG2001-104861 US ~ e ~ a r i m e n t room PL- of ~rans~or ta t iok

(2) By delivery to room P M 0 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays The telephone number is 202-366- 9329

(3)By fax to the Docket Management Facilit at 202-493-2251

(4)~yectronicall~through the Web Site for the Docket Management System at httplldmsdotgov

The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this rulemaking Comments and material received from the public as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room P M O 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays You may also find this docket on the Internet at httpl dmsdotgov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT If you have questions about this notice call Dr Richard Everett Project Manager Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (GMSO) Coast Guard telephone 202-267-0214 If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket call Dorothy Beard Chief Dockets Department of Transportation telephone 202-366-5149 SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION

Other NISA Rulemaking to Date This rulemaking follows the

publication of the Final Rule (USCG 1998-34231 on November 212001 (66 FR 583811 for the Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 that finalizes regulations for the Great Lakes ecosystems and voluntary ballast water management guidelines for all other waters of the United States including reporting for nearly all vessels entering waters of the United States Both rules follow the publication of the notice and request for comments for Potential Approaches To Setting Ballast Water Treatment Standards (USCG 2001-8737) on May 12001 notice and request for comments on Approval for Experimental Shipboard Installations of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (USCG2001-9267) on May 222001 and the publication of notice of meetings request for comments on The Ballast Water Management Program (USCG2001-100621 on July 112001

Request for Comments 401400 Seventh Street SW The Coast Guard encourages T - ----- 7

9632 Federal RegisterIVol 67 No 42Monday March 4 20021Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

32 CFR Part 3

Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects

AGENCY Office of the Secretary Department of Defense (DoD)

ACTION Proposed rule public meeting

SUMMARY The Director of Defense Procurement is sponsoring a public meeting to discuss the proposed rule on conditions for appropriate use and audit policy for transactions for prototype projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 21 2001

DATES The meeting will be held on March 27 2002 from am to

ADDRESSES The meeting will be held at the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) which is located at 1912 Woodford Road Vienna Virginia 22182 Directions to NCMA are available at hrtpwwwacqosdmjNdp dspsotprhtm

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT David Capitano Office of Cost Pricing and Finance by telephone at 703-602- 4245 by FAX at 703-602-0350 or by e- mail at dovidcopitanoosdmil

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Director of Defense Procurement would like to hear the views of interested parties on what they believe to be the key issues pertaining to the proposed rule on Transactions Other Than Contracts Grants or Cooperative Agreements for Prototype Projects published in the Federal Register at 66 FR 58422 on November 212001 A listins of some of the possible issues for discussion as well as copies of the writton public comments submitted in response to the November 212001 proposed rule are available at http

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Coast Guard

33 CFR Part 151

[USCG-2001-104861 RIN 2115-AG21

Standards for Living Organisms in Ships Ballast Water Discharged in -US Waters

AGENCY Coast Guard DOT ACTION Advance notice of proposed rulemaking request for comments

SUMMARY The Coast Guard seeks ~ - ~ -~ ~ -

comments on the development of a ballast water treatment goal and an interim ballast water treatment standard The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 and the National lnvasive Soecies Act of 1996 require the Coast ~ u amp d to regulate ballast water management practices to prevent the discharge of shipborne ballast water from reieasing harmful nonindigenous species into US waters of the Great Lakes and to issue voluntary guidelines to prevent the introduction-of such specres through ballast water operations in other waters of the US These Acts further provide that the Coast Guard must assess compliance with the voluntary guidelines and if compliance is inadequate must issue regulations that make the guidelines mandatory These euidelines and reeulations must be Lased on open ocean ballast water exchange andlor environmentally sound alternatives that the Coast Guard determines to be at least as effective as ballast water exchange in preventing and controlling infestations of aquatic nuisance species (ANSI The Coast Guard will use the publics comments to help define a ballast water treatment goal and standard both of which are essential parts of determining whether alternative ballast water manaeement

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methods are environmentally sound and at least as effective as ooen ocean ballast water exchange (BWEI [n preventing and controlling infestations of ANS

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must reach the Coast Guard on or before June 32002 ADDRESSES To make sure that your comments and related material are not entered more than once in the docket please submit them by only one of the followina means

(1) By ha i l to the Docket Management Facilitv (USCG2001-104861 US ~ e ~ a r i m e n t room PL- of ~rans~or ta t iok

(2) By delivery to room P M 0 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays The telephone number is 202-366- 9329

(3)By fax to the Docket Management Facilit at 202-493-2251

(4)~yectronicall~through the Web Site for the Docket Management System at httplldmsdotgov

The Docket Management Facility maintains the public docket for this rulemaking Comments and material received from the public as well as documents mentioned in this preamble as being available in the docket will become part of this docket and will be available for inspection or copying at room P M O 1 on the Plaza level of the Nassif Building 400 Seventh Street SW Washington DC between 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays You may also find this docket on the Internet at httpl dmsdotgov FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT If you have questions about this notice call Dr Richard Everett Project Manager Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (GMSO) Coast Guard telephone 202-267-0214 If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket call Dorothy Beard Chief Dockets Department of Transportation telephone 202-366-5149 SUPPLEMENTARYINFORMATION

Other NISA Rulemaking to Date This rulemaking follows the

publication of the Final Rule (USCG 1998-34231 on November 212001 (66 FR 583811 for the Implementation of the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 that finalizes regulations for the Great Lakes ecosystems and voluntary ballast water management guidelines for all other waters of the United States including reporting for nearly all vessels entering waters of the United States Both rules follow the publication of the notice and request for comments for Potential Approaches To Setting Ballast Water Treatment Standards (USCG 2001-8737) on May 12001 notice and request for comments on Approval for Experimental Shipboard Installations of Ballast Water Treatment Systems (USCG2001-9267) on May 222001 and the publication of notice of meetings request for comments on The Ballast Water Management Program (USCG2001-100621 on July 112001

Request for Comments 401400 Seventh Street SW The Coast Guard encourages T - ----- 7

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rulemaking by submitting written data views or arguments Persons submitting comments should include their name and address identify the docket number for this rulemaking (USCG2001- 10466) and the specific section of this proposal to which each comment applies and give the reason for each comment Please submit all comments and related material in an unbound format no larger than 8z by 11inches suitable for copvine Persons wantinn -acknow~ed~enienti f receipt of comments should enclose a s tam~ed self-addressed postcard or enveldpe Dont submit the same comment or attachment more than once Dont submit anything you consider to be confidential business information as all comments are placed in the docket and are thus open to ~ u b l i c insuection and duplicatidn ~he coas t ~ u a r d will consider all comments and material received during the comment period We may change this proposed rule in view of them

Public Meeting We have no plans for any public

meetings unless vou request one Some of the information that helped us prepare this notice came from the oliowing meetings that have already been held meetings of the Ballast Water and Shipping Committee [BWSC] of the Federal Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force the workshop on ballast water treatment standards sponsored by the Global Ballast Water Program [Globallast) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in March 2001 and two technical workshops we held in April and May 2001 If you want a meeting you may request one by writing to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES Explain why you think a meeting would he useful If we determine that oral presentations would aid this rulemaking we will hold a public hearing at a time date and place announced by later notice in the Federal Register -Background and Purpose

Congress in the Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990 (NANPCA) as amended by the National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA) directs the Coast Guard to issue regulations and guidelines for ballast water management (BWM) The goal of BWM is to prevent discharged ballast water from introducing harmful nonindieenous -species ( ~ 3 )to US waters

Responding to NANPCAs directive we published a final rule (58FR 18i30 8 7 m

treatment [BWT) for the Great Lakes about setting standards along with a These requirements appear in 33 CFX summary of the comments we received part 151 subpart C and were later and our res onse extended to include the Hudson River 1~houl~astaidard be bosed on north of the George Washington Bridge EWEbest avoiloble technology [BAT] [59 FR 67632 December 301994) as or the biological capacity of the required by the statute In 1999 receiving ecosystem What are the responding to NISAs directive we arguments for or against eoch option published an interim rule (64 ER 26672 Thirteen respondents specifically May 171999) that sets voluntary BWM addressed this question Five guidelines for all other US waters and commenters all associated with the BWM reportin2 reauirements for most shipping industry recommended that a ships eniering~waters oithe effectiveness of

NANPCA and NISA require BWT to BWE be used to set the standard All be executed by mid-ocean ballast water five also stated that the language of exchange (BWE) or by a Coast Guard- NISA dictates this approach Four approved alternative BWT method The commenters favored a BAT approach alternative BNT must be at least as Four commenters favored a biological effective as BWE in preventing and capacity approach controlling infestations of aquatic Participants in both the Globallast and nuisance species [ANSI Therefore in Coast Guard workshops recommended order to ealuate the effectiveness of against basing a ballait water veaunenl alternative BWT methods the Coast standard on the effectiveness either Guard must first define for theoretical or measured of BWE The programmatic purposes what as Globallast report on the findings of the effective as [BWE] means The purpose workshop stated It is not appropriate of this notice in p b is to present for to use equivalency to ballast water public comment various approaches to exchange as an effectiveness standard clarifying this term for evaluating and approvinglaccepting

On Mav 12001 we published a new ballast water treatment notice aamp request for iublic comments technologies as the relationship (66 FR 21607) that invited comment on between volumeu~c exchanee and rea four conceptual approaches to BWT biological effectiveness a c h h e d by standards for assessing relative ballast water exchange is extremely effectiveness to EWE and posed poorly defined This relationship cannot questions all of which were developed be established without extremely in meetings of the BWSC The expensive empirical testing comments we received revealed a wide Participants in the two Coast Guard range of opinion [see Comments on the workshops recommended that standards May 12001Notice below) indicating be based on the level of protection the need for more discussion needed to prevent biological invasions

The present notice reflects comments The recommendations are neither received in response to the May 12001 endorsed nor discredited by the Coast notice It also draws on information ~- ~ ~ - ~~ ~ - ~ Guard taken from the Globallast workshop 2 If EWE is the basis for a standard (March 2001) Finally it draws on what criterion should be used to discussions of the four conceptual BWT quantify effectiveness the theoretical approaches by participants invited to effectiveness of exchange the water the April and May 2001 Coast Guard volume exchonged (0s estimated with workshops [The report of the Globallast physicalchemicol marker$ the workshop is available at http effectiveness in removing or killing all global1astimoorg Reports from the or specific groups of organisms or Coast Guard workshops when something else and why Twelve completed will be available at http commenters specifically addressed this dmsdotgov) question None of the 12 thought that

theoretical efficacv should be used Comments on the May 12001 Notice Three recommended using volumeuic We received 22 written responses to effectiveness and five considered

our May 12001 request for comments measured effectiveness in killing1 which set out 4 optional approaches for removing organisms to be the most BWT standards posed 5 questions appropriate measure One commenter related to setting the standard and thought that all three metrics should be posed 3 questions relating to used and four commenters re-expressed implementation issues We will their opinion that exchange should not summarize res~onses to the - - ~~~~~be the basis for the standard ~-~ ~ ~~ ~ - ----

implementatih questions when we 3 How specifically should the propose a specific implementation effectiveness of either BWE or best approach and testing protocol at a later available technolog~be dctermined(ie

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vessels) before setting a standard based concentrations of organisms as the methods of calculating the percentage of on the capabilities of these processes concentrations in the test medium (as water exchanged and used different Ten respondents specifically addressed recommended by participants in the taxonomic groups to evaluate BWEs this question One commenter Globallast and the USCG workshops] effectiveness in reducing the presence of recommended determining the the percent reduction approach ANS effectiveness of exchange on a ship-by- effectively becomes a concentration Technical experts at the Coast Guard ship basis two thought effectiveness approach This is because the standard and IMO workshops and comments by should be calculated far different risk percent reduction (for example 95) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric classes of vessels or sectors of the an absolute concentration produces an Administration agree that scientifically shippin industry one recommended absolute concentration of remaining determining even the quantitative that excfange be evaluated with organisms On the other hand for effectiveness of BWE (leavingaside its hydrodynamic models before being purposes of assessing compliance with qualitative effectiveness)will be evaluated on test vessels and six the standard at the level of an challenging advocated the use of a broad average individual vessel the two approaches We think Congress viewed BWE as a effectiveness calculated across many could have very differentresults practical but imperfect tool for treating types of vessels and trading patterns Comments Needed ballast water and wanted to ensure that

4 What are the odvantages and approved alternatives woula not be less disadvantages of considering the We seek more comments because the effectivethan BWE is known to be probability of conducting a safe and discussion of BWT standards has currently practiced BWE produces effectiveBWE on every voyage when focuseduntil now on the suitability of varying results and sometimes mayestimating the overall effectiveness of basing standards on edsting technology remove as few as 39 of the possible BWE Eleven respondents specifically rather than on developing new harmful organisms from the ballast tank addressed this question Six comments

technology that better meets the BWE is affected by a number of came from vendors of ballast water congressional intent of eliminating variables cannot be used on coastal treatment systems or from public and ballast water discharge as a source of voyages (as currently defined)and often private resource protection entities Five harmful NIS cannot be used by a ship on any of its of these said the probability of As we governing voyages due to safety concerns conducting an exchange must be statutes (NANCPA and NISA) specify The Coast Guard is currentlyconsidered at some 1evelin order to the use of BWE and provide that considering an approach in which an better represent BWEs real world alternative form of BWT be at least as alternative BWT method would be capability The sixth said we should effectiveas BWE in Preventing and judged to be at least as effective as BWE take only completed exchanges into controlling the spread of ANS At if it account because class societies could present no alternatives have been Produces predictable results not attest to the effectiveness of systems approved in Part perhaps because the Removes or inactivates a high when safety exemptions were effectivenessof the BWE benchmark propofiion of isms considered All five shipping industry itself is not well defined Furthermore Functions zfectivelyunder most commenters also advocated looking concerns have beenvoiced that mid- operating conditions and only at completed exchanges because ocean BWE is difficult to quantify in Moves toward a goal that expresses too many variables affect whether or not practice cannot be safely performed on the congressional intent to eliminate a full exchange can be conducted The all transoceanic voyages and by current ballast water discharge as a source of Coast Guard considers the feasibility of definition cannot be conducted on harmful NIS conducting a mid-ocean exchange to be voyages that take place within 200 miles In this notice we are seeking one of the significant issues in of shore and in waters shallower than comments that will help us define the evaluating BWE 2000 meters deep standards and goals that would meet 5What are the advantages and There are only limited scientific data these criteria

disodvnntages of expressing a BWT on the effectiveness of BWE A few standard in terms of obsolute empirical studies (see references 5 13 Issues for further comment concentrations of organisms versus the 14 1518)listed in this notice indicate Yamp comments are welcome on any percent of inactivation or removal of that BWE results in the actual exchange aspect of this notice including the organisms Twelve respondents of 88 to 99 of the water carried in submission of alternative goals or specifically addressed this uestion a ballast tank The average result is quite standards that were not presented in Several expressed concern hat if bailast close to the theoretical 95 efficiency todays notice The possible goals and water were taken on in a location with of Flow-Through Exchange standards presented here are intended a very low concentration the vessel However knowing that we exchanged to stimulate discussion that will might not have to use any treatment to 88-99 of the water does not ultimately lead to a standard for meet a concentration standard necessarily tell us we eliminated 88- assessing BWT effectivenessthat will Conversely several commenters argued 99 of the danger of ANS remaining in have broad scientific and public that a high percentage reduction in the ballast tank Some of the empirical support We particularly seek YOU organisms when the initial studies (see references 5 13 14 15 18) input on the Questions we raise concentration was very high could still also looked at that aspect of BWE They below The Questions (Qi-46) refer to result in the discharge of a high found that BWE resulted in reducing the the following possible Goals (G143)concentration of organisms These number of organisms by varying and Standards (Sl-S41 concerns should be kept in mind when degrees ampom39 to 999 depending commenting on the alternative on the taxonomic groups and ships Possible Goals standards presented below It is studied GI No discharge of zooplankton and important to note that for purposes of The variability in this data reflects the photosynthetic organisms (including testing the theoretical effectiveness of a fact that the studies involved different holoplanktonic meroplanktonic and technology if testing is conducted using ships under experimentally demersal zooplankton phytoplanktonthe himhest tlunortorl nztlrral rlnm+vnl~arlrmiitanr -a AcE~-+ -a -mnlnrn$m-lnq-A

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aquatic angiosperms)inclusive of all life-stages For bacteria Enterococci and Escherichia coli will not exceed 35 per 100 ml and 126 per 100 ml of treated water respectively

G2 Treat for living organisms at least to the same extent as drinking water

G3 Ballast water treatment technologies would demonstrate through direct comparison with ballast water-exchange that they are at least as effective as ballast water exchange in preventing and controlling infestations of aquatic nuisance species for the vessels design and route

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S1 Achieve at least 95 removal kill or inactivation of a representative species from each of six representative taxonomic groups vertebrates invertebrates (hard-shelled soft shelled soft-bodied)phytoplankton macro-algae This level would be measured against ballast water intake for a defined set of standard biological physical and chemical intake conditions For each representative species those conditions SPO

The highest expected natwal concentration of organisms in the world as derived from avalable literature and

A range of values for salinity turbidity temperature pH dissolved oxygen particulate organic matter and dissolved organic matter (GLOBALLASTPROPOSAL A)

S2 Remove kill or inactivate all-

organisms larger than 100 microns in size (GLOBALLASTPROPOSAL B)

S3 Remove 99 of all coastal holoplanktonic meroplanktonic and demersal zooplankton inclusive of all life-stages (eggslarvae juveniles and adults)Remove 95 of all photosynthetic organisms including phytoplankton and propagules of - -macroalgae and aquatic angiosparms inclusive of all life stages Enterococci and Escherichia coli will not exceed 35 per 100 ml and 126 per 100 ml of treated water respectively (COAST GUARD WORKSHOP PROPOSAL A)

S4 Discharge no organisms greater than 50 microns in size and treat to meet federal criteria for contact recreation (currently 35 Enterococcil 100 ml for marine waters and 126 E coli 1100 ml for freshwaters) (COAST GUARD WORKSHOP PROPOSAL BWl

Note The capability of current technology to remove or kill 95-99 of the zooplankton or phytoplanktonor to remove 100of organisms larger than 50 or 100 microns under the operational flow and volume conditionscharacteristicof most commercialocean-goingvesselsis not well establishedWorkshop participants felt these rmnll 0ffirrir 0 n r t i m 1 2

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realistic initial targets BWT to these levels would provide increased protectioncompared to no BWT at all or to BWE carried out only when vessel design and operating conditionspermit

Questions In answering the questions please

refer to Questions Goals and Standards by their designations (for example QI G2 S3)

The following questions refer to the goals (GI-G3) and standards (Sl-S4) set out in Issues for Further Comment above

01Should the Coast Ghard adout GI ~ 2 - ~ 3 or some other goal (please specify) for BWT

42 Should the Coast Guard adopt any of the standards S1-S4 as an interim BWT standard (You also may propose alternative quantitative or qualitative standards)

43 Please provide information on the effectiveness of current technologies to meet any of the possible standards Please cbmmeni with supporting technical information if possible on the

setting up a program for testing and approving BWT alternatives We think it is premature to ask for comments on these issues until an approach (or at least an interim approach) for assessing BWT effectivenessis chosen because manv ~roceduralasDects of the testine proampss will be dependent on the soecific nature of the selected a~oroach~-ow ever we may ultimately need to address issues such as us in^ standard indicators as evaluation tods as uarticipants in both Globallast and the coast kuard workshops recommended This would depend on

Identifying and validating species or physicallchemical metrics that can be used as practical and efficient standard indicators This in turn would depend on

Improving sampling and analytic techniques b$ Setting etect~onlimits and degrees of slatistical uncertainty for methoamp and protocols used ro enumerate the abundance of organisms in treated ballast water and on

Settina standard testing conditions workshop participants assessment that for the conlcentrations of idicators and these standards ars practical and a suite of physical and chemical realistic initial targets parameters For example testing might

Q4 General comments on how to be based on what the available literature structure any cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness analysis that evaluates the above four possible standards We are requesting comments on how the Coast Guard should measure the benefits to society of the above possible standards in either qualitative or quantitative terms How would the benefits be measured considering each possible standard would continue to allow the

shows to be the highest expected natural concentration in the world for each indicator species or variable under a range of conditions for other parameters (Thisapproach was recommended by participants in both the Globallast and USCG workshops) The suite of parameters would include turbidity dissolved and particulate organic material salinitv DHand temueratwe

introduction of invasive species but at different rates What would the costs be to industry in each of the four proposals How would the cost to industry differ by possible standard

45 What impact would the above four standards have on small businesst that own and operate vessels

Q6 What potential environmental impacts would the goals or standards carry

Issues for Future Consideration The possible goals and standards in

todays notice set out basic biological

At this early stage in the process the Coast Guard cannot anticipate whether any proposed or final rules will be conidamped significant economically or

2s otherwise under Executive Order 12866 or under the Department of Transportation regulatory policies and procedures I44 FR 11034February 26 19791 At this time the economic impact of any regulations that may result hom this notice cannot be accurately determined The Coast Guard plans to use comments received on this

parameters for the discharge of aquatic advance notice of proposed rulemakingorganisms ranging from bacteria to to assess these economic impacts We higher taxonomic groups and are intended to provide a starting point for discussion If the framework for addressing BWT effectivenessthat is discussed in this notice were adopted the final standards would be derived from a process that incorporates the expertise of the scientific community

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will then prepare either a regulatory assessment or a detailed regulatory evaluation as appropriate which will be placed in the docket

To facilitate the comment process on this notice Table 1below presents cost information compiled from recent technical literature on ballast water technologies Several points should be 1 I

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First these cost estimates are not a l l rates published October 162001 we have not yet conducted detailed expressed in a constant unit ($05136 AUD = $100 US Dollar) cost-benefit analysis on this subject We Comparisons o f estimates across studies Third these cost estimates are not are making this information available to therefore should be conducted w i t h expressed inconstant dollars they have facilitate publ ic discussion of the caution Second cost estimates from the not been adjusted for inflation Finally questions that we are posing above We Cawthron (1998) andAgriculture these costs are derived primari ly also welcome any comments and Fisheries and Forestry--Australia through experimental and p i lo t projects supporting documentation pertaining to (2001) reports are converted from n o t actual application in the field the cost estimates summarized below Australian dollars based on exchange A t this time the Coast Guard does not

endorse any o f these studies in any way

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7 Technoiosy 1- Cost 1 Remark

1 Baiiast water exchange $479-$728 per cubic meter Costs are reduced approximately 50 percent if gravity ballastin4 can be accom~iished

Ballast water exchange 1 $4500 fuel cost per exchange 56000 tons of baiiast waier flow through 3 volumes time for exchange about 3 days

Ballast water exchange $3100-$8800 for fuel aAd pump main- Estimates tor conditions on container ships bulk carriers tenance per exchange and two types of tankers 3 dilutions time for exchange

ranged from 33 to 55 hours Ballast water exchange $16000-$80000 total cost of ex- Estimates for conditions on VLCC and Suezmax bulker

change Ballast water exchange Qualiative discussion of cost impiica- Time lost during transit

tions Ballast water exchange $002-$010 per metric ton of ballast Estimates based on study of Caiifomia ports

water Onshore treatment facility $066-$2700 per cubic meter Cost eshmates driven by add i t ia i infrastructure lequired

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I in Dorts Onshore treatment faciiity $14 billion for entire treatment facility ~acfltyIn Valoez Alaska only balast water treatment fact

~ty curren1y n Jse In U S covers 1000 acres oi land processes aoOJl 18nl galons of ballast water dailf

Onshore treatment facility 59m-19m for infrastructure $009- Estimate based on port-based facility iocated on land or a I 1 $041 per metric ton of ballast water I floating platform

treated Onshore treatment facility Quaiitative discussion of cost implica- Costs minimized in onshore facility iocated where vessels

tions are already required to stop for customs and quarantine inspection time delay for docking and debaliasting

Onshore treatment faciiity $76m-$497m for infrastructure Estimates based on study of Caiifomia ports $142000-$223000 for annual main- tenance $1404830 per metric ton of ballast water treated

Thermal treatment $1083-$1752 per cubic meter Heatingniushing process Thermal treatment Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Very expensive labor and materials cost to retrofit heating

tions coils in baiiast tanks i f additional heat generation re- quired then fuel consumption increases

Thermal treatment $75000-$275000 per system Most cost effective in warmer waters UV treatment $3166-$18653 per cubic meter LOW cost estimate represents UV used alone high cost es-

timate reflects combination with hydrocyclone UV treatment $10200-$545000 per system for infra- Cost estimates for 1200 GPM and 8000 GPM systems

structure $2200-$11000 per sys- tem for annual maintenance

UV treatment $250000-$tm life-cycle per treatment I Study part of technology demonstration project system

UV treatment Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Capital investment very high cost for instailation and pipe 1 I lions I modifications

Chemical treatment $047-$7788 per cubic meter Estimate based only on operating cost Chemical treatment $2m--$4m life-cycle per treatment sys- Study part of technology demonstration project

tam 9 Chemical treatment discussion of cost implica- Installation and engineering of chemical dosing system is

expensive low cost effectiveness large capital invest-

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men 9 Filtration Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Large capital investment cost of disposal of concentrated

tims filtrate 8 Rapid response S15m per strike Australia method involved quarantine of the port and de- ( struction of organisms when detected on a vessel in

1 port

As w i t h the cost information provided any way we have not yet conducted our are making this information available to above the Coast Guard does not o w n detailed assessment o f their facilitate public discussion of the currently endorse any of these studies in methodologies and results Rather we questions that w e are posing above We

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also welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Adverse environmental and economic effects of some ANS have been documented in a number of studies As with the cost information provided above the Coast Guard does not currently endorse any of these studies in any way we have not yet conducted o w own detailed assessment of their methodologies and results Rather we are making this information available to facilitate public discussion of the ouestions that we are ~ o s i n g above We ilso welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

The most studied species the zebra mussel has affected the ecology and economy of the Great Lakes since introduction in the late 1980s Some scientists believe the mussel is responsible for profound changes in the lower food w-ab of the Great Lakes and massive algal blooms (see reference 3) Zebra mussels may clog intake pipes for industrial and municipal plants and may cause extended shut downs in order to chemically treat the pipes In the Great Lakes basin the annual cost of zebra mussel control has been estimated at from $100 to $400 million Dramatically altering the Great Lakes ecosystems zebra mussels have now spread throughout the Mississippi River drainage basin thousands of inland lakes and are threatening the West Coast (see reference 3) There is evidence that The San Francisco and Chesapeake Beys Gulf of Mexico and Hawaiian coral reef may be threatened by other non-indigenous fish mollusks crustaceans and aquatic plants (see reference 3) A 1999 report (see reference 12) estimates that the environmental damage caused by non- indigenous species in the United States (both land and water) is $138 billion per year The report further states that there are approximately 50000 foreign species and the number is increasing It is estimated that about 42 of the species on the Threatened or fndangered species lists are at risk primarilv because of non-indigenous -species

The above damage estimate pertains to all non-indigenous species both land and water Table 2 below ada~ted from the report (see reference 121presants estimates of the annual damanes and costs of aquatic species in t h i ~ n i t e d Statnc

TABLE 2 4 N E ESTIMATE OF THE responders or the burden of responding TOTALANNUALCOST OF AQUATIC on each responder We will include our ~ N V A S ~ V ESPECIES IN OFB~LL~ONS DOLLARS

[See reference 121

Species Total

Aquatic weeds (Fish

50110

Green crab 0044 Zebra mussel 5000

Asian clam 1000 Shipworm 0205

Total annual cost of species

Small Entities We are unable at this time to

determine whether under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 USC 601-612) any regulations resulting hom this ANPRM would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities The term small entities comprises small businesses not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50000

If you think your business organization or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that a rule establishing standards for evaluating the effectiveness of BWT would have a significant economic impact on it please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it

Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small

Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104- 1211 we want to assist smell entities in understanding this ANPRM so that they can better evaluate its potential effects on them and participate in the rulemaking If you believe that this ANPRM could lead to a final regulation that would affect your small business organization or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions please contact Dr Richard Everett where listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above

Collection of Information Any final rule resulting from this

ANPRM could call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act ot 1995 (44USC 3501- 3520) At this time we are unable h- +--A- I-s -P

estimates of this information in a later notice of proposed rulemaking and allow for comments on those estimates before issuine a final rule As alwavs

0 you are not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays a valid OMB approval number Federalism

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132 Federalism if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either ppempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them We have not yet analyzed whether any rule resulting from this ANPRM would have implications for federalism bur we are aware of efforts bv various stares to stem invasive species ik their waters We will continue to consult with the states through the Ballast Water Working Group

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

of 1995 (2 USC 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions In particular the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State local or tribal government inthe aggregate or by the private sector of $100000000 or more in any one year As stated above we do not yet know the costs that would be associated with any rule resulting from this ANPRhl The Coast Guard will publish information regarding costs using the comments received on this ANPRM in a future publication

Taking of Private Property We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Prop Rights

Civil Justice Reform We anticipate that any proposed rule

would meet the applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(bl(2) of Executive Order 12988 Civil Justice Reform to minimize litigation eliminate ambiguity and reduce burden

Protection of Children We anticipate that any proposed rule

will be analvzed under Executive Order 13045 ~rotection of Children born Environmental Health Risks and Saferv Risks and any such rule would not

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risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children

Indian Tribal Governments We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governmentsbecause it would likely not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes However we recognize that ANS may pose significant concerns for some tribal governments and are committed to working with tribes as we proceed with this rulemakin

To help the toast Guard establish regular a i ~ dmeaningful consultation angt collaboration ~ 7 t hIndian and Alaskan Native tribes we ~ublisheda notice in the Federal ~ e ~ i a t e r(66 FR 36361 July 1120011requesting comments on how to best carry out the Order We invite your comments on how any rule resulting from this ANPRM might i m ~ a c ttribal governmenk ever if that impact may nor constitute a tribal im~lication under the Order and howbest to address the ANS concerns of the tribal governments

Energy Effects We have not analyzed this ANPRM

under Executive Order 13211 Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply Distribution or Use We have not determined whether it is a significant energy action under that order because we do not know whether any resulting rule would be a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 Once we determine the economic significance of any rule stemming from this ANPRM we will determine whether a Statement of Energy Effects is required

Environment The Coast Guard will consider the

environmental impact of any proposed rule that results from this advance notice of proposed rulemaking We will include either Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in the docket for any such rulemaking as appropriate

References 1Agriculture Fisheries and

Forestry-Australia (AFFA) 2001 Ballast Water Treatment to Minimize the Riab nf tntm4rnnhla-

Marine Organisms into Australian Ports Ballast Water Research Series Report No 13January 2001

2 Battelle 1996 Ballast Water Secondary Treatment Technology Review Northeast Midwest Institute August 241998

3 Stephen B Brandt Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Testimony before the Committee on Science US House of Representatives July 26 2001 httpll wwwhousegovscienceetsjul26 brandtlhtm (September 182001)

4 Cawthron 1998 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Procedures Effectiveness and Verification Cawthron Report No 468 December 1996

5 Dickman M and F Zhang 1999 Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel ballast water 2 effectsof vessel t m e in the transport of diatoms and dinoflasellates hom Manzanillo ~ e x i c to Hong Kong ChinaMar Ecol Prog Ser 176 253-262

6 Greenman D K Mullen and S Parmar 1997 Ballast Water Treatment Systems A Feasibility Study ANS Task Force Re~or tsand Publications December 17i997

7 Hurlev WL SS Schilling and TP ~acke undated ~ontrampt Designs for Ballast Water Treatment systems on Containership RJPfeiffer and Tanker Polar Endeavor Great Lakes Ballast Technology Demonstration Project Undated

8 ~ ~~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~1999 -stemming the id^ of ~ ~ ~ science~species-2855435 September 17 1999

9 Laughton R T Moran and G Brown 1992 A Review and Evaluation of Ballast Water Management and Treatment Option to Reduce the Potential for the Introduction of Nan-native Species to the Great Lakes wwwpollutecbcomlpaperslp22htm

10 Locke A D M Reid H C Van Leeuwen W G Sprules and J T Carlton 1993 Ballast water exchange as a means of controlling dispersal of freshwater organisms by ships Can J Fish Aouatic Sci 50 2086-2093- - ~~

11~ g d d o x TL 1998 The Thermal Treatment Methodology for Zebra Mussel Elimination Abstract from the Eighth International Zebra Mussel and Other Nuisance Species Conference March 1998

12 Pimental David Lori Lach Rodolfo Zuniga Doug Morrison Environmental and Economic Costs Associated with Non-Indigenous Species in the United States June 12 1999 httpllwwwnewscornelledul releasesljan9slspecies-costshtm1 A ~

13 Rigby G R and G M Hallegraeff 1994 The transfer and control of harmful marine organisms in shipping ballast water Behavior of marine plankton and ballast water exchange trials on the MV Iron Whvalla 1 Mar Environ Engineering 19i-110

14 Smith L D M J Wonham L D McCann D M Reid G R Ruiz and J T Carlton 1996 Shipping study II Biological invasions by nonindigenous species in United States waters Quantifying the role of ballast water and sediments parts I and 11 The National Sea Grant College ProgramConnecticut Sea Grant Project RlES-6 Report No CGD-02-97 Government Accession No AD-A321543 De~artmentof Transportation unitamp States Coast Guard Washington DC and Groton Connecticut 137 pp

15 Taylor M D and EJ Bruce 2000 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Shipboard Trials of Methods for Verifying Efficiency Cawthron Report No 524 Nelson 59 pp

16 URSIDames ampMoore 2000 Feasibility of Onshore Ballast water Treatment at California Ports California Association of POamp Authorities September 2000

17 Williams R J F B GriffithsE J Van der Wal and J Kelly 1988Cargo vessel ballast water as a vector for the transport of nonindigenous marine species Estuar Coastal amp Shelf Sci 26 409-420

18 Zhang F and M Dickman 1999 l ~ ~ Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel d i ~ ~ballast water 1Seasonal factors

affecting the transport of harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates Mar Ecol PrOgSer 176 243-25

Dated August 27 ~001 Paul J Pluta ReorAdmiml UScoast GuardAssistont CommondontforMorineSofety and EnvironmentolProtection

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AGENCY Department of Veterans Affairs ACTION proposed rule

SUMMARY The Department of Veterans ~

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aquatic angiosperms)inclusive of all life-stages For bacteria Enterococci and Escherichia coli will not exceed 35 per 100 ml and 126 per 100 ml of treated water respectively

G2 Treat for living organisms at least to the same extent as drinking water

G3 Ballast water treatment technologies would demonstrate through direct comparison with ballast water-exchange that they are at least as effective as ballast water exchange in preventing and controlling infestations of aquatic nuisance species for the vessels design and route

Possible Standards -

S1 Achieve at least 95 removal kill or inactivation of a representative species from each of six representative taxonomic groups vertebrates invertebrates (hard-shelled soft shelled soft-bodied)phytoplankton macro-algae This level would be measured against ballast water intake for a defined set of standard biological physical and chemical intake conditions For each representative species those conditions SPO

The highest expected natwal concentration of organisms in the world as derived from avalable literature and

A range of values for salinity turbidity temperature pH dissolved oxygen particulate organic matter and dissolved organic matter (GLOBALLASTPROPOSAL A)

S2 Remove kill or inactivate all-

organisms larger than 100 microns in size (GLOBALLASTPROPOSAL B)

S3 Remove 99 of all coastal holoplanktonic meroplanktonic and demersal zooplankton inclusive of all life-stages (eggslarvae juveniles and adults)Remove 95 of all photosynthetic organisms including phytoplankton and propagules of - -macroalgae and aquatic angiosparms inclusive of all life stages Enterococci and Escherichia coli will not exceed 35 per 100 ml and 126 per 100 ml of treated water respectively (COAST GUARD WORKSHOP PROPOSAL A)

S4 Discharge no organisms greater than 50 microns in size and treat to meet federal criteria for contact recreation (currently 35 Enterococcil 100 ml for marine waters and 126 E coli 1100 ml for freshwaters) (COAST GUARD WORKSHOP PROPOSAL BWl

Note The capability of current technology to remove or kill 95-99 of the zooplankton or phytoplanktonor to remove 100of organisms larger than 50 or 100 microns under the operational flow and volume conditionscharacteristicof most commercialocean-goingvesselsis not well establishedWorkshop participants felt these rmnll 0ffirrir 0 n r t i m 1 2

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realistic initial targets BWT to these levels would provide increased protectioncompared to no BWT at all or to BWE carried out only when vessel design and operating conditionspermit

Questions In answering the questions please

refer to Questions Goals and Standards by their designations (for example QI G2 S3)

The following questions refer to the goals (GI-G3) and standards (Sl-S4) set out in Issues for Further Comment above

01Should the Coast Ghard adout GI ~ 2 - ~ 3 or some other goal (please specify) for BWT

42 Should the Coast Guard adopt any of the standards S1-S4 as an interim BWT standard (You also may propose alternative quantitative or qualitative standards)

43 Please provide information on the effectiveness of current technologies to meet any of the possible standards Please cbmmeni with supporting technical information if possible on the

setting up a program for testing and approving BWT alternatives We think it is premature to ask for comments on these issues until an approach (or at least an interim approach) for assessing BWT effectivenessis chosen because manv ~roceduralasDects of the testine proampss will be dependent on the soecific nature of the selected a~oroach~-ow ever we may ultimately need to address issues such as us in^ standard indicators as evaluation tods as uarticipants in both Globallast and the coast kuard workshops recommended This would depend on

Identifying and validating species or physicallchemical metrics that can be used as practical and efficient standard indicators This in turn would depend on

Improving sampling and analytic techniques b$ Setting etect~onlimits and degrees of slatistical uncertainty for methoamp and protocols used ro enumerate the abundance of organisms in treated ballast water and on

Settina standard testing conditions workshop participants assessment that for the conlcentrations of idicators and these standards ars practical and a suite of physical and chemical realistic initial targets parameters For example testing might

Q4 General comments on how to be based on what the available literature structure any cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness analysis that evaluates the above four possible standards We are requesting comments on how the Coast Guard should measure the benefits to society of the above possible standards in either qualitative or quantitative terms How would the benefits be measured considering each possible standard would continue to allow the

shows to be the highest expected natural concentration in the world for each indicator species or variable under a range of conditions for other parameters (Thisapproach was recommended by participants in both the Globallast and USCG workshops) The suite of parameters would include turbidity dissolved and particulate organic material salinitv DHand temueratwe

introduction of invasive species but at different rates What would the costs be to industry in each of the four proposals How would the cost to industry differ by possible standard

45 What impact would the above four standards have on small businesst that own and operate vessels

Q6 What potential environmental impacts would the goals or standards carry

Issues for Future Consideration The possible goals and standards in

todays notice set out basic biological

At this early stage in the process the Coast Guard cannot anticipate whether any proposed or final rules will be conidamped significant economically or

2s otherwise under Executive Order 12866 or under the Department of Transportation regulatory policies and procedures I44 FR 11034February 26 19791 At this time the economic impact of any regulations that may result hom this notice cannot be accurately determined The Coast Guard plans to use comments received on this

parameters for the discharge of aquatic advance notice of proposed rulemakingorganisms ranging from bacteria to to assess these economic impacts We higher taxonomic groups and are intended to provide a starting point for discussion If the framework for addressing BWT effectivenessthat is discussed in this notice were adopted the final standards would be derived from a process that incorporates the expertise of the scientific community

We know that many practical h1-- - A -L- - 2 2----2

will then prepare either a regulatory assessment or a detailed regulatory evaluation as appropriate which will be placed in the docket

To facilitate the comment process on this notice Table 1below presents cost information compiled from recent technical literature on ballast water technologies Several points should be 1 I

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First these cost estimates are not a l l rates published October 162001 we have not yet conducted detailed expressed in a constant unit ($05136 AUD = $100 US Dollar) cost-benefit analysis on this subject We Comparisons o f estimates across studies Third these cost estimates are not are making this information available to therefore should be conducted w i t h expressed inconstant dollars they have facilitate publ ic discussion of the caution Second cost estimates from the not been adjusted for inflation Finally questions that we are posing above We Cawthron (1998) andAgriculture these costs are derived primari ly also welcome any comments and Fisheries and Forestry--Australia through experimental and p i lo t projects supporting documentation pertaining to (2001) reports are converted from n o t actual application in the field the cost estimates summarized below Australian dollars based on exchange A t this time the Coast Guard does not

endorse any o f these studies in any way

~

7 Technoiosy 1- Cost 1 Remark

1 Baiiast water exchange $479-$728 per cubic meter Costs are reduced approximately 50 percent if gravity ballastin4 can be accom~iished

Ballast water exchange 1 $4500 fuel cost per exchange 56000 tons of baiiast waier flow through 3 volumes time for exchange about 3 days

Ballast water exchange $3100-$8800 for fuel aAd pump main- Estimates tor conditions on container ships bulk carriers tenance per exchange and two types of tankers 3 dilutions time for exchange

ranged from 33 to 55 hours Ballast water exchange $16000-$80000 total cost of ex- Estimates for conditions on VLCC and Suezmax bulker

change Ballast water exchange Qualiative discussion of cost impiica- Time lost during transit

tions Ballast water exchange $002-$010 per metric ton of ballast Estimates based on study of Caiifomia ports

water Onshore treatment facility $066-$2700 per cubic meter Cost eshmates driven by add i t ia i infrastructure lequired

I I

I in Dorts Onshore treatment faciiity $14 billion for entire treatment facility ~acfltyIn Valoez Alaska only balast water treatment fact

~ty curren1y n Jse In U S covers 1000 acres oi land processes aoOJl 18nl galons of ballast water dailf

Onshore treatment facility 59m-19m for infrastructure $009- Estimate based on port-based facility iocated on land or a I 1 $041 per metric ton of ballast water I floating platform

treated Onshore treatment facility Quaiitative discussion of cost implica- Costs minimized in onshore facility iocated where vessels

tions are already required to stop for customs and quarantine inspection time delay for docking and debaliasting

Onshore treatment faciiity $76m-$497m for infrastructure Estimates based on study of Caiifomia ports $142000-$223000 for annual main- tenance $1404830 per metric ton of ballast water treated

Thermal treatment $1083-$1752 per cubic meter Heatingniushing process Thermal treatment Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Very expensive labor and materials cost to retrofit heating

tions coils in baiiast tanks i f additional heat generation re- quired then fuel consumption increases

Thermal treatment $75000-$275000 per system Most cost effective in warmer waters UV treatment $3166-$18653 per cubic meter LOW cost estimate represents UV used alone high cost es-

timate reflects combination with hydrocyclone UV treatment $10200-$545000 per system for infra- Cost estimates for 1200 GPM and 8000 GPM systems

structure $2200-$11000 per sys- tem for annual maintenance

UV treatment $250000-$tm life-cycle per treatment I Study part of technology demonstration project system

UV treatment Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Capital investment very high cost for instailation and pipe 1 I lions I modifications

Chemical treatment $047-$7788 per cubic meter Estimate based only on operating cost Chemical treatment $2m--$4m life-cycle per treatment sys- Study part of technology demonstration project

tam 9 Chemical treatment discussion of cost implica- Installation and engineering of chemical dosing system is

expensive low cost effectiveness large capital invest-

I

men 9 Filtration Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Large capital investment cost of disposal of concentrated

tims filtrate 8 Rapid response S15m per strike Australia method involved quarantine of the port and de- ( struction of organisms when detected on a vessel in

1 port

As w i t h the cost information provided any way we have not yet conducted our are making this information available to above the Coast Guard does not o w n detailed assessment o f their facilitate public discussion of the currently endorse any of these studies in methodologies and results Rather we questions that w e are posing above We

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also welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Adverse environmental and economic effects of some ANS have been documented in a number of studies As with the cost information provided above the Coast Guard does not currently endorse any of these studies in any way we have not yet conducted o w own detailed assessment of their methodologies and results Rather we are making this information available to facilitate public discussion of the ouestions that we are ~ o s i n g above We ilso welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

The most studied species the zebra mussel has affected the ecology and economy of the Great Lakes since introduction in the late 1980s Some scientists believe the mussel is responsible for profound changes in the lower food w-ab of the Great Lakes and massive algal blooms (see reference 3) Zebra mussels may clog intake pipes for industrial and municipal plants and may cause extended shut downs in order to chemically treat the pipes In the Great Lakes basin the annual cost of zebra mussel control has been estimated at from $100 to $400 million Dramatically altering the Great Lakes ecosystems zebra mussels have now spread throughout the Mississippi River drainage basin thousands of inland lakes and are threatening the West Coast (see reference 3) There is evidence that The San Francisco and Chesapeake Beys Gulf of Mexico and Hawaiian coral reef may be threatened by other non-indigenous fish mollusks crustaceans and aquatic plants (see reference 3) A 1999 report (see reference 12) estimates that the environmental damage caused by non- indigenous species in the United States (both land and water) is $138 billion per year The report further states that there are approximately 50000 foreign species and the number is increasing It is estimated that about 42 of the species on the Threatened or fndangered species lists are at risk primarilv because of non-indigenous -species

The above damage estimate pertains to all non-indigenous species both land and water Table 2 below ada~ted from the report (see reference 121presants estimates of the annual damanes and costs of aquatic species in t h i ~ n i t e d Statnc

TABLE 2 4 N E ESTIMATE OF THE responders or the burden of responding TOTALANNUALCOST OF AQUATIC on each responder We will include our ~ N V A S ~ V ESPECIES IN OFB~LL~ONS DOLLARS

[See reference 121

Species Total

Aquatic weeds (Fish

50110

Green crab 0044 Zebra mussel 5000

Asian clam 1000 Shipworm 0205

Total annual cost of species

Small Entities We are unable at this time to

determine whether under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 USC 601-612) any regulations resulting hom this ANPRM would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities The term small entities comprises small businesses not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50000

If you think your business organization or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that a rule establishing standards for evaluating the effectiveness of BWT would have a significant economic impact on it please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it

Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small

Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104- 1211 we want to assist smell entities in understanding this ANPRM so that they can better evaluate its potential effects on them and participate in the rulemaking If you believe that this ANPRM could lead to a final regulation that would affect your small business organization or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions please contact Dr Richard Everett where listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above

Collection of Information Any final rule resulting from this

ANPRM could call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act ot 1995 (44USC 3501- 3520) At this time we are unable h- +--A- I-s -P

estimates of this information in a later notice of proposed rulemaking and allow for comments on those estimates before issuine a final rule As alwavs

0 you are not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays a valid OMB approval number Federalism

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132 Federalism if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either ppempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them We have not yet analyzed whether any rule resulting from this ANPRM would have implications for federalism bur we are aware of efforts bv various stares to stem invasive species ik their waters We will continue to consult with the states through the Ballast Water Working Group

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

of 1995 (2 USC 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions In particular the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State local or tribal government inthe aggregate or by the private sector of $100000000 or more in any one year As stated above we do not yet know the costs that would be associated with any rule resulting from this ANPRhl The Coast Guard will publish information regarding costs using the comments received on this ANPRM in a future publication

Taking of Private Property We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Prop Rights

Civil Justice Reform We anticipate that any proposed rule

would meet the applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(bl(2) of Executive Order 12988 Civil Justice Reform to minimize litigation eliminate ambiguity and reduce burden

Protection of Children We anticipate that any proposed rule

will be analvzed under Executive Order 13045 ~rotection of Children born Environmental Health Risks and Saferv Risks and any such rule would not

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risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children

Indian Tribal Governments We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governmentsbecause it would likely not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes However we recognize that ANS may pose significant concerns for some tribal governments and are committed to working with tribes as we proceed with this rulemakin

To help the toast Guard establish regular a i ~ dmeaningful consultation angt collaboration ~ 7 t hIndian and Alaskan Native tribes we ~ublisheda notice in the Federal ~ e ~ i a t e r(66 FR 36361 July 1120011requesting comments on how to best carry out the Order We invite your comments on how any rule resulting from this ANPRM might i m ~ a c ttribal governmenk ever if that impact may nor constitute a tribal im~lication under the Order and howbest to address the ANS concerns of the tribal governments

Energy Effects We have not analyzed this ANPRM

under Executive Order 13211 Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply Distribution or Use We have not determined whether it is a significant energy action under that order because we do not know whether any resulting rule would be a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 Once we determine the economic significance of any rule stemming from this ANPRM we will determine whether a Statement of Energy Effects is required

Environment The Coast Guard will consider the

environmental impact of any proposed rule that results from this advance notice of proposed rulemaking We will include either Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in the docket for any such rulemaking as appropriate

References 1Agriculture Fisheries and

Forestry-Australia (AFFA) 2001 Ballast Water Treatment to Minimize the Riab nf tntm4rnnhla-

Marine Organisms into Australian Ports Ballast Water Research Series Report No 13January 2001

2 Battelle 1996 Ballast Water Secondary Treatment Technology Review Northeast Midwest Institute August 241998

3 Stephen B Brandt Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Testimony before the Committee on Science US House of Representatives July 26 2001 httpll wwwhousegovscienceetsjul26 brandtlhtm (September 182001)

4 Cawthron 1998 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Procedures Effectiveness and Verification Cawthron Report No 468 December 1996

5 Dickman M and F Zhang 1999 Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel ballast water 2 effectsof vessel t m e in the transport of diatoms and dinoflasellates hom Manzanillo ~ e x i c to Hong Kong ChinaMar Ecol Prog Ser 176 253-262

6 Greenman D K Mullen and S Parmar 1997 Ballast Water Treatment Systems A Feasibility Study ANS Task Force Re~or tsand Publications December 17i997

7 Hurlev WL SS Schilling and TP ~acke undated ~ontrampt Designs for Ballast Water Treatment systems on Containership RJPfeiffer and Tanker Polar Endeavor Great Lakes Ballast Technology Demonstration Project Undated

8 ~ ~~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~1999 -stemming the id^ of ~ ~ ~ science~species-2855435 September 17 1999

9 Laughton R T Moran and G Brown 1992 A Review and Evaluation of Ballast Water Management and Treatment Option to Reduce the Potential for the Introduction of Nan-native Species to the Great Lakes wwwpollutecbcomlpaperslp22htm

10 Locke A D M Reid H C Van Leeuwen W G Sprules and J T Carlton 1993 Ballast water exchange as a means of controlling dispersal of freshwater organisms by ships Can J Fish Aouatic Sci 50 2086-2093- - ~~

11~ g d d o x TL 1998 The Thermal Treatment Methodology for Zebra Mussel Elimination Abstract from the Eighth International Zebra Mussel and Other Nuisance Species Conference March 1998

12 Pimental David Lori Lach Rodolfo Zuniga Doug Morrison Environmental and Economic Costs Associated with Non-Indigenous Species in the United States June 12 1999 httpllwwwnewscornelledul releasesljan9slspecies-costshtm1 A ~

13 Rigby G R and G M Hallegraeff 1994 The transfer and control of harmful marine organisms in shipping ballast water Behavior of marine plankton and ballast water exchange trials on the MV Iron Whvalla 1 Mar Environ Engineering 19i-110

14 Smith L D M J Wonham L D McCann D M Reid G R Ruiz and J T Carlton 1996 Shipping study II Biological invasions by nonindigenous species in United States waters Quantifying the role of ballast water and sediments parts I and 11 The National Sea Grant College ProgramConnecticut Sea Grant Project RlES-6 Report No CGD-02-97 Government Accession No AD-A321543 De~artmentof Transportation unitamp States Coast Guard Washington DC and Groton Connecticut 137 pp

15 Taylor M D and EJ Bruce 2000 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Shipboard Trials of Methods for Verifying Efficiency Cawthron Report No 524 Nelson 59 pp

16 URSIDames ampMoore 2000 Feasibility of Onshore Ballast water Treatment at California Ports California Association of POamp Authorities September 2000

17 Williams R J F B GriffithsE J Van der Wal and J Kelly 1988Cargo vessel ballast water as a vector for the transport of nonindigenous marine species Estuar Coastal amp Shelf Sci 26 409-420

18 Zhang F and M Dickman 1999 l ~ ~ Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel d i ~ ~ballast water 1Seasonal factors

affecting the transport of harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates Mar Ecol PrOgSer 176 243-25

Dated August 27 ~001 Paul J Pluta ReorAdmiml UScoast GuardAssistont CommondontforMorineSofety and EnvironmentolProtection

~ d i t ~ ~ i ~ l~ t ~ ~ a hi^ document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on February 28 zooz IFR Doc 02-5187 Filed 2-28-02 136 pml

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS

38 CFR part RIN 2900-AH42

Evidence for Accrued Beneflts

AGENCY Department of Veterans Affairs ACTION proposed rule

SUMMARY The Department of Veterans ~

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9636 Federa l Reg is te r IVo l 67 No 42 Monday M a r c h 4 20021Proposed Rules

First these cost estimates are not a l l rates published October 162001 we have not yet conducted detailed expressed in a constant unit ($05136 AUD = $100 US Dollar) cost-benefit analysis on this subject We Comparisons o f estimates across studies Third these cost estimates are not are making this information available to therefore should be conducted w i t h expressed inconstant dollars they have facilitate publ ic discussion of the caution Second cost estimates from the not been adjusted for inflation Finally questions that we are posing above We Cawthron (1998) andAgriculture these costs are derived primari ly also welcome any comments and Fisheries and Forestry--Australia through experimental and p i lo t projects supporting documentation pertaining to (2001) reports are converted from n o t actual application in the field the cost estimates summarized below Australian dollars based on exchange A t this time the Coast Guard does not

endorse any o f these studies in any way

~

7 Technoiosy 1- Cost 1 Remark

1 Baiiast water exchange $479-$728 per cubic meter Costs are reduced approximately 50 percent if gravity ballastin4 can be accom~iished

Ballast water exchange 1 $4500 fuel cost per exchange 56000 tons of baiiast waier flow through 3 volumes time for exchange about 3 days

Ballast water exchange $3100-$8800 for fuel aAd pump main- Estimates tor conditions on container ships bulk carriers tenance per exchange and two types of tankers 3 dilutions time for exchange

ranged from 33 to 55 hours Ballast water exchange $16000-$80000 total cost of ex- Estimates for conditions on VLCC and Suezmax bulker

change Ballast water exchange Qualiative discussion of cost impiica- Time lost during transit

tions Ballast water exchange $002-$010 per metric ton of ballast Estimates based on study of Caiifomia ports

water Onshore treatment facility $066-$2700 per cubic meter Cost eshmates driven by add i t ia i infrastructure lequired

I I

I in Dorts Onshore treatment faciiity $14 billion for entire treatment facility ~acfltyIn Valoez Alaska only balast water treatment fact

~ty curren1y n Jse In U S covers 1000 acres oi land processes aoOJl 18nl galons of ballast water dailf

Onshore treatment facility 59m-19m for infrastructure $009- Estimate based on port-based facility iocated on land or a I 1 $041 per metric ton of ballast water I floating platform

treated Onshore treatment facility Quaiitative discussion of cost implica- Costs minimized in onshore facility iocated where vessels

tions are already required to stop for customs and quarantine inspection time delay for docking and debaliasting

Onshore treatment faciiity $76m-$497m for infrastructure Estimates based on study of Caiifomia ports $142000-$223000 for annual main- tenance $1404830 per metric ton of ballast water treated

Thermal treatment $1083-$1752 per cubic meter Heatingniushing process Thermal treatment Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Very expensive labor and materials cost to retrofit heating

tions coils in baiiast tanks i f additional heat generation re- quired then fuel consumption increases

Thermal treatment $75000-$275000 per system Most cost effective in warmer waters UV treatment $3166-$18653 per cubic meter LOW cost estimate represents UV used alone high cost es-

timate reflects combination with hydrocyclone UV treatment $10200-$545000 per system for infra- Cost estimates for 1200 GPM and 8000 GPM systems

structure $2200-$11000 per sys- tem for annual maintenance

UV treatment $250000-$tm life-cycle per treatment I Study part of technology demonstration project system

UV treatment Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Capital investment very high cost for instailation and pipe 1 I lions I modifications

Chemical treatment $047-$7788 per cubic meter Estimate based only on operating cost Chemical treatment $2m--$4m life-cycle per treatment sys- Study part of technology demonstration project

tam 9 Chemical treatment discussion of cost implica- Installation and engineering of chemical dosing system is

expensive low cost effectiveness large capital invest-

I

men 9 Filtration Qualitative discussion of cost impiica- Large capital investment cost of disposal of concentrated

tims filtrate 8 Rapid response S15m per strike Australia method involved quarantine of the port and de- ( struction of organisms when detected on a vessel in

1 port

As w i t h the cost information provided any way we have not yet conducted our are making this information available to above the Coast Guard does not o w n detailed assessment o f their facilitate public discussion of the currently endorse any of these studies in methodologies and results Rather we questions that w e are posing above We

9637 Federal RegisterVol 67 No 42Monday March 4 2002Proposed Rules

also welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Adverse environmental and economic effects of some ANS have been documented in a number of studies As with the cost information provided above the Coast Guard does not currently endorse any of these studies in any way we have not yet conducted o w own detailed assessment of their methodologies and results Rather we are making this information available to facilitate public discussion of the ouestions that we are ~ o s i n g above We ilso welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

The most studied species the zebra mussel has affected the ecology and economy of the Great Lakes since introduction in the late 1980s Some scientists believe the mussel is responsible for profound changes in the lower food w-ab of the Great Lakes and massive algal blooms (see reference 3) Zebra mussels may clog intake pipes for industrial and municipal plants and may cause extended shut downs in order to chemically treat the pipes In the Great Lakes basin the annual cost of zebra mussel control has been estimated at from $100 to $400 million Dramatically altering the Great Lakes ecosystems zebra mussels have now spread throughout the Mississippi River drainage basin thousands of inland lakes and are threatening the West Coast (see reference 3) There is evidence that The San Francisco and Chesapeake Beys Gulf of Mexico and Hawaiian coral reef may be threatened by other non-indigenous fish mollusks crustaceans and aquatic plants (see reference 3) A 1999 report (see reference 12) estimates that the environmental damage caused by non- indigenous species in the United States (both land and water) is $138 billion per year The report further states that there are approximately 50000 foreign species and the number is increasing It is estimated that about 42 of the species on the Threatened or fndangered species lists are at risk primarilv because of non-indigenous -species

The above damage estimate pertains to all non-indigenous species both land and water Table 2 below ada~ted from the report (see reference 121presants estimates of the annual damanes and costs of aquatic species in t h i ~ n i t e d Statnc

TABLE 2 4 N E ESTIMATE OF THE responders or the burden of responding TOTALANNUALCOST OF AQUATIC on each responder We will include our ~ N V A S ~ V ESPECIES IN OFB~LL~ONS DOLLARS

[See reference 121

Species Total

Aquatic weeds (Fish

50110

Green crab 0044 Zebra mussel 5000

Asian clam 1000 Shipworm 0205

Total annual cost of species

Small Entities We are unable at this time to

determine whether under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 USC 601-612) any regulations resulting hom this ANPRM would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities The term small entities comprises small businesses not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50000

If you think your business organization or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that a rule establishing standards for evaluating the effectiveness of BWT would have a significant economic impact on it please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it

Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small

Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104- 1211 we want to assist smell entities in understanding this ANPRM so that they can better evaluate its potential effects on them and participate in the rulemaking If you believe that this ANPRM could lead to a final regulation that would affect your small business organization or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions please contact Dr Richard Everett where listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above

Collection of Information Any final rule resulting from this

ANPRM could call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act ot 1995 (44USC 3501- 3520) At this time we are unable h- +--A- I-s -P

estimates of this information in a later notice of proposed rulemaking and allow for comments on those estimates before issuine a final rule As alwavs

0 you are not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays a valid OMB approval number Federalism

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132 Federalism if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either ppempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them We have not yet analyzed whether any rule resulting from this ANPRM would have implications for federalism bur we are aware of efforts bv various stares to stem invasive species ik their waters We will continue to consult with the states through the Ballast Water Working Group

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

of 1995 (2 USC 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions In particular the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State local or tribal government inthe aggregate or by the private sector of $100000000 or more in any one year As stated above we do not yet know the costs that would be associated with any rule resulting from this ANPRhl The Coast Guard will publish information regarding costs using the comments received on this ANPRM in a future publication

Taking of Private Property We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Prop Rights

Civil Justice Reform We anticipate that any proposed rule

would meet the applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(bl(2) of Executive Order 12988 Civil Justice Reform to minimize litigation eliminate ambiguity and reduce burden

Protection of Children We anticipate that any proposed rule

will be analvzed under Executive Order 13045 ~rotection of Children born Environmental Health Risks and Saferv Risks and any such rule would not

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risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children

Indian Tribal Governments We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governmentsbecause it would likely not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes However we recognize that ANS may pose significant concerns for some tribal governments and are committed to working with tribes as we proceed with this rulemakin

To help the toast Guard establish regular a i ~ dmeaningful consultation angt collaboration ~ 7 t hIndian and Alaskan Native tribes we ~ublisheda notice in the Federal ~ e ~ i a t e r(66 FR 36361 July 1120011requesting comments on how to best carry out the Order We invite your comments on how any rule resulting from this ANPRM might i m ~ a c ttribal governmenk ever if that impact may nor constitute a tribal im~lication under the Order and howbest to address the ANS concerns of the tribal governments

Energy Effects We have not analyzed this ANPRM

under Executive Order 13211 Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply Distribution or Use We have not determined whether it is a significant energy action under that order because we do not know whether any resulting rule would be a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 Once we determine the economic significance of any rule stemming from this ANPRM we will determine whether a Statement of Energy Effects is required

Environment The Coast Guard will consider the

environmental impact of any proposed rule that results from this advance notice of proposed rulemaking We will include either Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in the docket for any such rulemaking as appropriate

References 1Agriculture Fisheries and

Forestry-Australia (AFFA) 2001 Ballast Water Treatment to Minimize the Riab nf tntm4rnnhla-

Marine Organisms into Australian Ports Ballast Water Research Series Report No 13January 2001

2 Battelle 1996 Ballast Water Secondary Treatment Technology Review Northeast Midwest Institute August 241998

3 Stephen B Brandt Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Testimony before the Committee on Science US House of Representatives July 26 2001 httpll wwwhousegovscienceetsjul26 brandtlhtm (September 182001)

4 Cawthron 1998 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Procedures Effectiveness and Verification Cawthron Report No 468 December 1996

5 Dickman M and F Zhang 1999 Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel ballast water 2 effectsof vessel t m e in the transport of diatoms and dinoflasellates hom Manzanillo ~ e x i c to Hong Kong ChinaMar Ecol Prog Ser 176 253-262

6 Greenman D K Mullen and S Parmar 1997 Ballast Water Treatment Systems A Feasibility Study ANS Task Force Re~or tsand Publications December 17i997

7 Hurlev WL SS Schilling and TP ~acke undated ~ontrampt Designs for Ballast Water Treatment systems on Containership RJPfeiffer and Tanker Polar Endeavor Great Lakes Ballast Technology Demonstration Project Undated

8 ~ ~~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~1999 -stemming the id^ of ~ ~ ~ science~species-2855435 September 17 1999

9 Laughton R T Moran and G Brown 1992 A Review and Evaluation of Ballast Water Management and Treatment Option to Reduce the Potential for the Introduction of Nan-native Species to the Great Lakes wwwpollutecbcomlpaperslp22htm

10 Locke A D M Reid H C Van Leeuwen W G Sprules and J T Carlton 1993 Ballast water exchange as a means of controlling dispersal of freshwater organisms by ships Can J Fish Aouatic Sci 50 2086-2093- - ~~

11~ g d d o x TL 1998 The Thermal Treatment Methodology for Zebra Mussel Elimination Abstract from the Eighth International Zebra Mussel and Other Nuisance Species Conference March 1998

12 Pimental David Lori Lach Rodolfo Zuniga Doug Morrison Environmental and Economic Costs Associated with Non-Indigenous Species in the United States June 12 1999 httpllwwwnewscornelledul releasesljan9slspecies-costshtm1 A ~

13 Rigby G R and G M Hallegraeff 1994 The transfer and control of harmful marine organisms in shipping ballast water Behavior of marine plankton and ballast water exchange trials on the MV Iron Whvalla 1 Mar Environ Engineering 19i-110

14 Smith L D M J Wonham L D McCann D M Reid G R Ruiz and J T Carlton 1996 Shipping study II Biological invasions by nonindigenous species in United States waters Quantifying the role of ballast water and sediments parts I and 11 The National Sea Grant College ProgramConnecticut Sea Grant Project RlES-6 Report No CGD-02-97 Government Accession No AD-A321543 De~artmentof Transportation unitamp States Coast Guard Washington DC and Groton Connecticut 137 pp

15 Taylor M D and EJ Bruce 2000 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Shipboard Trials of Methods for Verifying Efficiency Cawthron Report No 524 Nelson 59 pp

16 URSIDames ampMoore 2000 Feasibility of Onshore Ballast water Treatment at California Ports California Association of POamp Authorities September 2000

17 Williams R J F B GriffithsE J Van der Wal and J Kelly 1988Cargo vessel ballast water as a vector for the transport of nonindigenous marine species Estuar Coastal amp Shelf Sci 26 409-420

18 Zhang F and M Dickman 1999 l ~ ~ Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel d i ~ ~ballast water 1Seasonal factors

affecting the transport of harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates Mar Ecol PrOgSer 176 243-25

Dated August 27 ~001 Paul J Pluta ReorAdmiml UScoast GuardAssistont CommondontforMorineSofety and EnvironmentolProtection

~ d i t ~ ~ i ~ l~ t ~ ~ a hi^ document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on February 28 zooz IFR Doc 02-5187 Filed 2-28-02 136 pml

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SUMMARY The Department of Veterans ~

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also welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

Aquatic Nuisance Species

Adverse environmental and economic effects of some ANS have been documented in a number of studies As with the cost information provided above the Coast Guard does not currently endorse any of these studies in any way we have not yet conducted o w own detailed assessment of their methodologies and results Rather we are making this information available to facilitate public discussion of the ouestions that we are ~ o s i n g above We ilso welcome any comments and supporting documentation pertaining to the damage estimates summarized below

The most studied species the zebra mussel has affected the ecology and economy of the Great Lakes since introduction in the late 1980s Some scientists believe the mussel is responsible for profound changes in the lower food w-ab of the Great Lakes and massive algal blooms (see reference 3) Zebra mussels may clog intake pipes for industrial and municipal plants and may cause extended shut downs in order to chemically treat the pipes In the Great Lakes basin the annual cost of zebra mussel control has been estimated at from $100 to $400 million Dramatically altering the Great Lakes ecosystems zebra mussels have now spread throughout the Mississippi River drainage basin thousands of inland lakes and are threatening the West Coast (see reference 3) There is evidence that The San Francisco and Chesapeake Beys Gulf of Mexico and Hawaiian coral reef may be threatened by other non-indigenous fish mollusks crustaceans and aquatic plants (see reference 3) A 1999 report (see reference 12) estimates that the environmental damage caused by non- indigenous species in the United States (both land and water) is $138 billion per year The report further states that there are approximately 50000 foreign species and the number is increasing It is estimated that about 42 of the species on the Threatened or fndangered species lists are at risk primarilv because of non-indigenous -species

The above damage estimate pertains to all non-indigenous species both land and water Table 2 below ada~ted from the report (see reference 121presants estimates of the annual damanes and costs of aquatic species in t h i ~ n i t e d Statnc

TABLE 2 4 N E ESTIMATE OF THE responders or the burden of responding TOTALANNUALCOST OF AQUATIC on each responder We will include our ~ N V A S ~ V ESPECIES IN OFB~LL~ONS DOLLARS

[See reference 121

Species Total

Aquatic weeds (Fish

50110

Green crab 0044 Zebra mussel 5000

Asian clam 1000 Shipworm 0205

Total annual cost of species

Small Entities We are unable at this time to

determine whether under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 USC 601-612) any regulations resulting hom this ANPRM would have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities The term small entities comprises small businesses not-for-profit organizations that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their fields and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than 50000

If you think your business organization or governmental jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that a rule establishing standards for evaluating the effectiveness of BWT would have a significant economic impact on it please submit a comment (see ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what degree this rule would economically affect it

Assistance for Small Entities Under section 213(a) of the Small

Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104- 1211 we want to assist smell entities in understanding this ANPRM so that they can better evaluate its potential effects on them and participate in the rulemaking If you believe that this ANPRM could lead to a final regulation that would affect your small business organization or governmental jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions please contact Dr Richard Everett where listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT above

Collection of Information Any final rule resulting from this

ANPRM could call for a new collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act ot 1995 (44USC 3501- 3520) At this time we are unable h- +--A- I-s -P

estimates of this information in a later notice of proposed rulemaking and allow for comments on those estimates before issuine a final rule As alwavs

0 you are not required to respond to an information collection unless it displays a valid OMB approval number Federalism

A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132 Federalism if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local governments and would either ppempt State law or impose a substantial direct cost of compliance on them We have not yet analyzed whether any rule resulting from this ANPRM would have implications for federalism bur we are aware of efforts bv various stares to stem invasive species ik their waters We will continue to consult with the states through the Ballast Water Working Group

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

of 1995 (2 USC 1531-1538) requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary regulatory actions In particular the Act addresses actions that may result in the expenditure by a State local or tribal government inthe aggregate or by the private sector of $100000000 or more in any one year As stated above we do not yet know the costs that would be associated with any rule resulting from this ANPRhl The Coast Guard will publish information regarding costs using the comments received on this ANPRM in a future publication

Taking of Private Property We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not effect a taking of private property or otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630 Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected Prop Rights

Civil Justice Reform We anticipate that any proposed rule

would meet the applicable standards in sections 3(a) and 3(bl(2) of Executive Order 12988 Civil Justice Reform to minimize litigation eliminate ambiguity and reduce burden

Protection of Children We anticipate that any proposed rule

will be analvzed under Executive Order 13045 ~rotection of Children born Environmental Health Risks and Saferv Risks and any such rule would not

7016

9638 Federal Register 1Vol 67 No 42Monday March 42002Proposed Rules

risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children

Indian Tribal Governments We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governmentsbecause it would likely not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes However we recognize that ANS may pose significant concerns for some tribal governments and are committed to working with tribes as we proceed with this rulemakin

To help the toast Guard establish regular a i ~ dmeaningful consultation angt collaboration ~ 7 t hIndian and Alaskan Native tribes we ~ublisheda notice in the Federal ~ e ~ i a t e r(66 FR 36361 July 1120011requesting comments on how to best carry out the Order We invite your comments on how any rule resulting from this ANPRM might i m ~ a c ttribal governmenk ever if that impact may nor constitute a tribal im~lication under the Order and howbest to address the ANS concerns of the tribal governments

Energy Effects We have not analyzed this ANPRM

under Executive Order 13211 Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply Distribution or Use We have not determined whether it is a significant energy action under that order because we do not know whether any resulting rule would be a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 Once we determine the economic significance of any rule stemming from this ANPRM we will determine whether a Statement of Energy Effects is required

Environment The Coast Guard will consider the

environmental impact of any proposed rule that results from this advance notice of proposed rulemaking We will include either Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in the docket for any such rulemaking as appropriate

References 1Agriculture Fisheries and

Forestry-Australia (AFFA) 2001 Ballast Water Treatment to Minimize the Riab nf tntm4rnnhla-

Marine Organisms into Australian Ports Ballast Water Research Series Report No 13January 2001

2 Battelle 1996 Ballast Water Secondary Treatment Technology Review Northeast Midwest Institute August 241998

3 Stephen B Brandt Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Testimony before the Committee on Science US House of Representatives July 26 2001 httpll wwwhousegovscienceetsjul26 brandtlhtm (September 182001)

4 Cawthron 1998 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Procedures Effectiveness and Verification Cawthron Report No 468 December 1996

5 Dickman M and F Zhang 1999 Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel ballast water 2 effectsof vessel t m e in the transport of diatoms and dinoflasellates hom Manzanillo ~ e x i c to Hong Kong ChinaMar Ecol Prog Ser 176 253-262

6 Greenman D K Mullen and S Parmar 1997 Ballast Water Treatment Systems A Feasibility Study ANS Task Force Re~or tsand Publications December 17i997

7 Hurlev WL SS Schilling and TP ~acke undated ~ontrampt Designs for Ballast Water Treatment systems on Containership RJPfeiffer and Tanker Polar Endeavor Great Lakes Ballast Technology Demonstration Project Undated

8 ~ ~~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~1999 -stemming the id^ of ~ ~ ~ science~species-2855435 September 17 1999

9 Laughton R T Moran and G Brown 1992 A Review and Evaluation of Ballast Water Management and Treatment Option to Reduce the Potential for the Introduction of Nan-native Species to the Great Lakes wwwpollutecbcomlpaperslp22htm

10 Locke A D M Reid H C Van Leeuwen W G Sprules and J T Carlton 1993 Ballast water exchange as a means of controlling dispersal of freshwater organisms by ships Can J Fish Aouatic Sci 50 2086-2093- - ~~

11~ g d d o x TL 1998 The Thermal Treatment Methodology for Zebra Mussel Elimination Abstract from the Eighth International Zebra Mussel and Other Nuisance Species Conference March 1998

12 Pimental David Lori Lach Rodolfo Zuniga Doug Morrison Environmental and Economic Costs Associated with Non-Indigenous Species in the United States June 12 1999 httpllwwwnewscornelledul releasesljan9slspecies-costshtm1 A ~

13 Rigby G R and G M Hallegraeff 1994 The transfer and control of harmful marine organisms in shipping ballast water Behavior of marine plankton and ballast water exchange trials on the MV Iron Whvalla 1 Mar Environ Engineering 19i-110

14 Smith L D M J Wonham L D McCann D M Reid G R Ruiz and J T Carlton 1996 Shipping study II Biological invasions by nonindigenous species in United States waters Quantifying the role of ballast water and sediments parts I and 11 The National Sea Grant College ProgramConnecticut Sea Grant Project RlES-6 Report No CGD-02-97 Government Accession No AD-A321543 De~artmentof Transportation unitamp States Coast Guard Washington DC and Groton Connecticut 137 pp

15 Taylor M D and EJ Bruce 2000 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Shipboard Trials of Methods for Verifying Efficiency Cawthron Report No 524 Nelson 59 pp

16 URSIDames ampMoore 2000 Feasibility of Onshore Ballast water Treatment at California Ports California Association of POamp Authorities September 2000

17 Williams R J F B GriffithsE J Van der Wal and J Kelly 1988Cargo vessel ballast water as a vector for the transport of nonindigenous marine species Estuar Coastal amp Shelf Sci 26 409-420

18 Zhang F and M Dickman 1999 l ~ ~ Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel d i ~ ~ballast water 1Seasonal factors

affecting the transport of harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates Mar Ecol PrOgSer 176 243-25

Dated August 27 ~001 Paul J Pluta ReorAdmiml UScoast GuardAssistont CommondontforMorineSofety and EnvironmentolProtection

~ d i t ~ ~ i ~ l~ t ~ ~ a hi^ document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on February 28 zooz IFR Doc 02-5187 Filed 2-28-02 136 pml

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38 CFR part RIN 2900-AH42

Evidence for Accrued Beneflts

AGENCY Department of Veterans Affairs ACTION proposed rule

SUMMARY The Department of Veterans ~

9638 Federal Register 1Vol 67 No 42Monday March 42002Proposed Rules

risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children

Indian Tribal Governments We anticipate that any proposed rule

would not have tribal implications under Executive Order 13175 Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governmentsbecause it would likely not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes However we recognize that ANS may pose significant concerns for some tribal governments and are committed to working with tribes as we proceed with this rulemakin

To help the toast Guard establish regular a i ~ dmeaningful consultation angt collaboration ~ 7 t hIndian and Alaskan Native tribes we ~ublisheda notice in the Federal ~ e ~ i a t e r(66 FR 36361 July 1120011requesting comments on how to best carry out the Order We invite your comments on how any rule resulting from this ANPRM might i m ~ a c ttribal governmenk ever if that impact may nor constitute a tribal im~lication under the Order and howbest to address the ANS concerns of the tribal governments

Energy Effects We have not analyzed this ANPRM

under Executive Order 13211 Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply Distribution or Use We have not determined whether it is a significant energy action under that order because we do not know whether any resulting rule would be a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 Once we determine the economic significance of any rule stemming from this ANPRM we will determine whether a Statement of Energy Effects is required

Environment The Coast Guard will consider the

environmental impact of any proposed rule that results from this advance notice of proposed rulemaking We will include either Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement in the docket for any such rulemaking as appropriate

References 1Agriculture Fisheries and

Forestry-Australia (AFFA) 2001 Ballast Water Treatment to Minimize the Riab nf tntm4rnnhla-

Marine Organisms into Australian Ports Ballast Water Research Series Report No 13January 2001

2 Battelle 1996 Ballast Water Secondary Treatment Technology Review Northeast Midwest Institute August 241998

3 Stephen B Brandt Director of the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory Testimony before the Committee on Science US House of Representatives July 26 2001 httpll wwwhousegovscienceetsjul26 brandtlhtm (September 182001)

4 Cawthron 1998 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Procedures Effectiveness and Verification Cawthron Report No 468 December 1996

5 Dickman M and F Zhang 1999 Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel ballast water 2 effectsof vessel t m e in the transport of diatoms and dinoflasellates hom Manzanillo ~ e x i c to Hong Kong ChinaMar Ecol Prog Ser 176 253-262

6 Greenman D K Mullen and S Parmar 1997 Ballast Water Treatment Systems A Feasibility Study ANS Task Force Re~or tsand Publications December 17i997

7 Hurlev WL SS Schilling and TP ~acke undated ~ontrampt Designs for Ballast Water Treatment systems on Containership RJPfeiffer and Tanker Polar Endeavor Great Lakes Ballast Technology Demonstration Project Undated

8 ~ ~~ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~1999 -stemming the id^ of ~ ~ ~ science~species-2855435 September 17 1999

9 Laughton R T Moran and G Brown 1992 A Review and Evaluation of Ballast Water Management and Treatment Option to Reduce the Potential for the Introduction of Nan-native Species to the Great Lakes wwwpollutecbcomlpaperslp22htm

10 Locke A D M Reid H C Van Leeuwen W G Sprules and J T Carlton 1993 Ballast water exchange as a means of controlling dispersal of freshwater organisms by ships Can J Fish Aouatic Sci 50 2086-2093- - ~~

11~ g d d o x TL 1998 The Thermal Treatment Methodology for Zebra Mussel Elimination Abstract from the Eighth International Zebra Mussel and Other Nuisance Species Conference March 1998

12 Pimental David Lori Lach Rodolfo Zuniga Doug Morrison Environmental and Economic Costs Associated with Non-Indigenous Species in the United States June 12 1999 httpllwwwnewscornelledul releasesljan9slspecies-costshtm1 A ~

13 Rigby G R and G M Hallegraeff 1994 The transfer and control of harmful marine organisms in shipping ballast water Behavior of marine plankton and ballast water exchange trials on the MV Iron Whvalla 1 Mar Environ Engineering 19i-110

14 Smith L D M J Wonham L D McCann D M Reid G R Ruiz and J T Carlton 1996 Shipping study II Biological invasions by nonindigenous species in United States waters Quantifying the role of ballast water and sediments parts I and 11 The National Sea Grant College ProgramConnecticut Sea Grant Project RlES-6 Report No CGD-02-97 Government Accession No AD-A321543 De~artmentof Transportation unitamp States Coast Guard Washington DC and Groton Connecticut 137 pp

15 Taylor M D and EJ Bruce 2000 Mid Ocean Ballast Water Exchange Shipboard Trials of Methods for Verifying Efficiency Cawthron Report No 524 Nelson 59 pp

16 URSIDames ampMoore 2000 Feasibility of Onshore Ballast water Treatment at California Ports California Association of POamp Authorities September 2000

17 Williams R J F B GriffithsE J Van der Wal and J Kelly 1988Cargo vessel ballast water as a vector for the transport of nonindigenous marine species Estuar Coastal amp Shelf Sci 26 409-420

18 Zhang F and M Dickman 1999 l ~ ~ Mid-ocean exchange of container vessel d i ~ ~ballast water 1Seasonal factors

affecting the transport of harmful diatoms and dinoflagellates Mar Ecol PrOgSer 176 243-25

Dated August 27 ~001 Paul J Pluta ReorAdmiml UScoast GuardAssistont CommondontforMorineSofety and EnvironmentolProtection

~ d i t ~ ~ i ~ l~ t ~ ~ a hi^ document was received at the Office of the Federal Register on February 28 zooz IFR Doc 02-5187 Filed 2-28-02 136 pml

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38 CFR part RIN 2900-AH42

Evidence for Accrued Beneflts

AGENCY Department of Veterans Affairs ACTION proposed rule

SUMMARY The Department of Veterans ~

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