[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 83 (Friday, May 1, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 20296]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-10065]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-8899-6]


Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft National 
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for 
Discharges From Horse, Cattle and Dairy Cows, Swine, Poultry, and Veal 
Calf Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Oklahoma (Except 
Indian Country)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Extension of the Public Comment Period on the draft NPDES 
general permit for CAFOs in Oklahoma (OKG010000).

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SUMMARY: On March 25, 2009, EPA Region 6 proposed to issue a general 
permit to cover CAFOs in Oklahoma in the Federal Register at 74 FR 
12849. In response to requests from the public, EPA is extending the 
end of the public comment period.

DATES: The end of the public comment period is now extended to May 26, 
2009. Comments must be received or postmarked by that date.
    Proposed Documents: The proposed general permit and fact sheet 
which sets forth principal facts and the significant factual, legal, 
and policy questions considered in the development of the proposed 
general permit may both be obtained via the Internet at http://www.epa.gov/region6/water/npdes/cafo/index.htm. To obtain hard copies 
of these documents or any other information in the administrative 
record, please contact Ms. Diane Smith using the contact information 
provided below.
    Public Comment: Interested persons may submit written comments on 
the draft permit to the attention of Ms. Diane Smith at the address 
below. 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 May 26, 2009, EPA Region 6 will 
make a final determination with respect to issuance of the general 
permit.
    Comment Submittals: Comments on the proposed General Permit should 
be sent to Ms. Diane Smith, Environmental Protection Agency, Water 
Quality Protection Division (6WQ-NP), 1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, 
Dallas, TX 75202; by e-mail to [email protected]; or by hand delivery 
during normal business hours to EPA Region 6, 7th Floor Reception Desk, 
1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202.

    Dated: April 24, 2009.
Ronald D. Crossland,
Acting Director, Water Quality Protection Division, EPA Region 6.
[FR Doc. E9-10065 Filed 4-30-09; 8:45 am]
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