[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 142 (Tuesday, July 25, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42091-42092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11815]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8203-4]


Extension of Public Comment Period for the Proposed Reissuance of 
General NPDES Permits (GPs) for Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho Subject 
to Wasteload Allocations Under Selected Total Maximum Daily Loads 
(Permit Number IDG-13-0000), Cold Water Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho 
(Not Subject to Wasteload Allocations) (Permit Number IDG-13-1000), and 
Fish Processors Associated With Aquaculture Facilities in Idaho (Permit 
Number IDG-13-2000)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Extension of Public Comment Period on three draft general NPDES 
permits for Idaho aquaculture facilities and associated fish 
processors.

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SUMMARY: On June 19, 2006, EPA Region 10 proposed to reissue three 
general permits to cover aquaculture facilities and associated fish 
processors in Idaho. 71 FR 35269. In response to requests from the 
regulated community, EPA is extending the public comment period from 
August 3 to August 18, 2006.

DATES: The end of the public comment period is now extended to August 
18, 2006. Comments must be received or postmarked by that date.
    Public Comment: Interested persons may submit written comments on 
the draft permits to the attention of Sharon Wilson at the address 
below. All comments should include the name,

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address, and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement 
of comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. Comments of 
either support or concern which are directed at specific, cited permit 
requirements are appreciated.
    After the expiration date of the Public Notice on August 18, 2006; 
the Director, Office of Water and Watersheds, EPA Region 10, will make 
a final determination with respect to issuance of the general permits. 
The proposed requirements contained in the draft general permits will 
become final upon issuance if no significant comments are received 
during the public comment period.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed General Permits should be sent to 
Sharon Wilson, Office of Water and Watersheds; USEPA Region 10; 1200 
Sixth Avenue, OWW-130; Seattle, Washington 98101 or by e-mail to 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Carla Fromm, 208-378-5755, 
[email protected] or Sharon Wilson, 206-553-0325, 
[email protected] Copies of the draft general permit and fact sheet 
may be downloaded from the EPA Region 10 web site at . They are also 
available upon request from Audrey Washington at (206) 553-0523, or e-
mailed to [email protected]. For information on physical 
locations in Idaho and Seattle where the documents may be viewed, see 
the June 19, 2006, notice at 71 FR 35269.

    Dated: July 17, 2006.
Christine Psyk,
Associate Director, Office of Water & Watersheds, Region 10, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency.
[FR Doc. E6-11815 Filed 7-24-06; 8:45 am]
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