[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 58 (Monday, March 26, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17563-17564]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-7101]


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SUSQUEHANNA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION


Low Flow Protection Policy

AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin Commission.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As part of its regular business meeting held on March 15, 
2012, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the Susquehanna River Basin 
Commission (Commission) approved the release of a proposed Low Flow 
Protection Policy (Policy) for public review and comment. The Policy 
can be accessed on the Commission's Web site at http://www.srbc.net/pubinfo/businessmeeting.htm, or by contacting the Commission to receive 
a copy by first-class mail. Persons interested in providing comments 
are directed to submit the same in writing on or before May 16, 2012.

DATES: The deadline for the submission of written comments is May 16, 
2012.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to: Mr. John Balay, Susquehanna River 
Basin Commission, 1721 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102-2391, or 
electronically submitted through http://www.srbc.net/pubinfo/businessmeeting.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Balay, Manager of Planning and 
Operations, telephone: (717) 238-0423; fax: (717) 238-2436.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On March 15, 2012, the Commission approved 
the release of a proposed Low Flow Protection Policy for public review 
and comment. The Policy was developed over the past year in 
coordination with the Commission's Water Resources

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Management Advisory Committee to improve low flow protection standards 
associated with approved water withdrawals. The improvements are 
largely based on scientific advances in ecosystem flow protection. The 
Commission will use the Policy and supporting technical guidance when 
reviewing withdrawal applications to establish limits and conditions on 
approvals consistent with the Commission's regulatory standards (18 CFR 
806.23).

    Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et seq., 18 CFR 
parts 806, 807, and 808.

    Dated: March 15, 2012.
Stephanie L. Richardson
Secretary to the Commission.
[FR Doc. 2012-7101 Filed 3-23-12; 8:45 am]
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