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Federal Register / Vol. 70, No.

174 / Friday, September 9, 2005 / Notices 53663

TIERING OF TRU WASTE CHARACTERISTICS PROCESSES IMPLEMENTED BY CCP AT INL (BASED ON MAY 3–5, 2005
BASELINE INSPECTION)—Continued
INL–CCP WC process specific T1 INL–CCP WC process specific T2
WC process elements INL–CCP general T2 changes *
changes changes *

NDA ............................................... New equipment of physical modi- Changes to software for approved Same as above.
fications to approved equipment. equipment.
Changes to approved calibration Changes to operating range(s)
range for approved equipment. upon CBFO approval.
RTR ................................................ N/A ................................................ New equipment or changes to ap- Same as above.
proved equipment.
VE and VET ................................... N/A ................................................ N/A ................................................ Same as above.
WWIS ............................................. N/A ................................................ N/A ................................................ Same as above.
* Upon receiving EPA approval, every three (3) months INL–CCP will report to EPA all T2 changes.

Availability of the Baseline Inspection ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The Notice of Availability for the draft
Report for Public Comment AGENCY RGP was published in the Federal
Register on November 2, 2004 (69 FR
EPA is seeking public comment on [FRL–7966–9] 63531). In response to a number of
our proposed approval of the INL CCP requests, on December 8, 2004, EPA–NE
waste characterization program and the Notice of Availability of Final NPDES extended the comment period from
proposed tiering structure for changes to General Permits MAG910000 and December 17, 2004, to January 18, 2005.
the INL CCP waste characterization NHG910000 for Discharges From During the public comment period,
program. EPA’s inspection report of INL Groundwater Remediation, EPA–NE received 18 sets of comments
Contaminated Construction De- regarding the RGP. EPA–NE prepared a
CCP’s waste characterization program is
Watering, and Miscellaneous Surface response-to-comments document and
in the public dockets described in
Water Discharge Activities in the made a number of corresponding
ADDRESSES. This report can also be
States of Massachusetts and New changes to the RGP, including, but not
found online in EDOCKET ID No. OAR– Hampshire and Indian Country Lands
2005–0162 and at our Web site at limited to: removing utility vaults and
in the State of Massachusetts: The manholes from the applicability,
http://www.epa.gov/radiation/wipp. In Remediation General Permit (RGP) allowing the use of historic data in
accordance with 40 CFR 194.8, EPA is
AGENCY: Environmental Protection certain circumstances, expanding the
providing the public 45 days to
Agency (EPA). period of intermittent shutdowns from
comment on EPA’s proposed approval 90 to 120 days, etc. The response-to-
and inspection report. ACTION: Notice of availability of final
comments document is available with
EPA will evaluate public comments NPDES general permits MAG910000 the final general permit.
and revise the inspection report as and NHG910000: The Remediation The final RGP establishes notification
necessary. If appropriate, EPA will then General Permit (RGP). requirements, effluent limitations,
issue a final inspection report and a SUMMARY: The Director of the Office of
monitoring requirements, and
letter to DOE approving the INL CCP Ecosystem Protection at the administrative requirements, as well as
waste characterization program for Environmental Protection Agency’s New other standards, conditions,
disposal of TRU waste at WIPP. Any England Regional Office (EPA–NE), is prohibitions, and management practices
approval letter and final inspection issuing National Pollutant Discharge for discharges to both fresh and marine
report will be available from the Elimination System (NPDES) general waters. The RGP does not cover new
DOCKETS and from our WIPP Web site. permits to cover discharges of sources as defined under 40 CFR 122.2.
contaminated ground and surface waters Also, the final RGP does not cover
EPA will not make a determination
in Massachusetts (MA), New Hampshire discharges from utility vaults and
regarding the approval of the INL CCP
(NH), as well as in Indian Country lands manholes, as proposed. Rather, EPA
waste characterization program before
located in MA, to surface receiving plans to develop a separate general
the end of the 45-day comment period permit for that discharge category.
ends. waters (waters of the United States)
related to the following: groundwater DATES: The general permit shall be
Dated: August 3, 2005. effective September 9, 2005. See the
remediation activities; construction
William L. Wehrum, projects where chemical contamination general permit for specific application
Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and is present in the water; well deadlines.
Radiation. development or rehabilitation and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
[FR Doc. 05–17926 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am] aquifer pump testing at formerly Additional information concerning the
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P contaminated sites; clean-up of final permit may be obtained between
industrial sumps; hydrostatic testing of the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
pipelines and tanks; and short-term through Friday, excluding holidays,
testing at dredging projects not covered from: (1) Steven Rapp (617–918–1551)
by a permit issued by the Army Corps or Roger Janson (617–918–1621), Office
of Engineers. of Ecosystem Protection, EPA–NE, 1
The purpose of this document is to Congress St., Suite 1100 (mail code:
inform the public that the new general CMP), Boston, MA 02114–2023; e-mail:
permit in Massachusetts and New Rapp.Steve@epa.gov or
Hampshire, known as the Remediation Janson.Roger@epa.gov; (2) Mr. Paul
General Permit (RGP), is now available. Hogan or Ms. Kathleen. Keohane,

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NPDES Permit Unit, MA DEP, 627 Main is necessary for the proper performance and support systems in many health
Street, Worcester, MA 01608; e-mail: of the functions of the agency, including care settings.
Paul.Hogan@state.ma.us or whether the information shall have The purpose of this study is to
Kathleen.Keohane@state.ma.us; and (3) practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the evaluate and understand the effect of a
Mr. Jeff Andrews, NH DES, Wastewater agency’s estimate of the burden of the multi-component intervention on CRC
Engineering Bureau, P.O. Box 95, proposed collection of information; (c) screening rates in primary care clinics.
Concord, NH 03302–0095; e-mail: ways to enhance the quality, utility, and
The study will also examine the effects
jandrews@des.state.nh.us. Additionally, clarity of the information to be
the Fact Sheet, response to comments, of the intervention conditions on
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
RGP, and other information, such as the behavioral outcomes (e.g., clinician-
burden of the collection of information
suggested notice of intent (NOI) form on respondents, including through the patient discussions about CRC
can be accessed on the EPA–NE Web use of automated collection techniques screening) and on attitudes, beliefs,
site at: http://www.epa.gov/region1/ or other forms of information opinions, and social influence
npdes/mass.html#dgp and http:// technology. Written comments should surrounding CRC screening among
www.epa.gov/region1/npdes/ be received within 60 days of this patients, clinicians, and clinic support
newhampshire.html#dgp. notice. staff. The target population includes
Dated: August 31, 2005. average-risk patients aged 50–80 years,
Proposed Project clinicians, and clinic support staff
Robert W. Varney,
Evaluation of an Intervention to within the primary care clinics in two
Regional Administrator, Region 1.
Increase Colorectal Cancer Screening in managed care organizations (MCOs).
[FR Doc. 05–17927 Filed 9–8–05; 8:45 am]
Primary Care Clinics—New—National There are three tasks in this study. In
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
Center for Chronic Disease Prevention Task 1, 180 primary care clinicians will
and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP), complete a survey assessing
Centers for Disease Control and demographics; opinions about
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND Prevention (CDC).
HUMAN SERVICES preventive services; CRC screening
Background and Brief Description: training and practices; satisfaction with
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third
Centers for Disease Control and CRC screening; and CRC screening
most frequent form of cancer and the
Prevention beliefs, facilitators, and barriers. The
second leading cause of cancer-related
[60Day–05–0398X] survey will be administered to primary
deaths among both men and women in
the United States. Research shows that care clinicians pre- and post-
Proposed Data Collections Submitted screening can reduce both the intervention. In Task 2, 180 clinic
for Public Comment and occurrence of colorectal cancer and support staff will complete a survey
Recommendations colorectal cancer deaths. Screening is assessing demographics; work-related
beneficial for: (1) Detection and removal responsibilities; opinions about
In compliance with the requirement
of precancerous polyps, resulting in preventive services; CRC training and
of Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
patients recovering without progression practices; satisfaction with CRC
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for
opportunity for public comment on to a diagnosis of cancer, and (2) early screening; and CRC screening beliefs,
proposed data collection projects, the detection of CRC for more effective facilitators, and barriers. The survey
Centers for Disease Control and treatment and improved survival. will be administered to clinic support
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic Regular CRC screening is recommended staff pre- and post intervention. In Task
summaries of proposed projects. To for people aged 50 years and older. 3, clinic patients will complete a survey
request more information on the Many screening tests are widely assessing demographics, health status;
proposed projects or to obtain a copy of available and screening has been shown receipt of previous CRC screening and
the data collection plans and to be effective in reducing CRC other preventive services; knowledge
instruments, call 404–371–5983 and mortality. Despite this demonstrated and opinions about CRC and CRC
send comments to Seleda Perryman, effectiveness, CRC screening remains screening; and social support. The
CDC Assistant Reports Clearance low. Some reasons attributed to the low survey will be administered to 4,252
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, screening rates include limited public patients pre-intervention baseline and
Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to awareness of CRC and the benefits of 4,252 patients post-intervention follow-
omb@cdc.gov. screening, failure of health care up. We are requesting OMB clearance
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether providers to recommend screening to for one year. There are no costs to
the proposed collection of information patients, and inefficient surveillance respondents other than their time.

ESTIMATE OF ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS TABLE


Average
Number of
Number of burden per Total burden
Respondents responses per
respondents response (in hours)
respondent (in hours)

Clinicians .......................................................................................................... 180 2 30/60 180


Clinic Support Staff .......................................................................................... 180 2 25/60 150
Patients surveyed only at baseline .................................................................. 3002 1 20/60 1,001
Patients surveyed at baseline and follow-up ................................................... 1250 2 20/60 833
Patients surveyed only at follow-up ................................................................. 3002 1 20/60 1,001

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