Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 210 / Thursday, October 30, 2014 / Proposed Rules 64553 incremental NGCC generation identified generation levels. Together, the same information sources and presented under building block 2 (given that under approach in the proposal and the in the same format as the 2012 dataset the proposal, generation from building alternative approach in this document used for the June 2014 proposed rule. block 2 was assumed to reduce carbon reflect a range of possible emission rate We are also making these data available intensity by replacing generation from impacts that could be expected through at: http://www2.epa.gov/ 2012 levels). The rationale for this the application of the incremental RE cleanpowerplan/. approach would be that the BSER for all and EE in the state goal calculation. The Dated: October 27, 2014. fossil generation includes replacing that EPA is seeking comment on which Janet G. McCabe, generation with incremental RE and EE. approach better reflects the BSER. At Moreover, this approach acknowledges the same time, we note that the Acting Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. that, taken by itself, such incremental alternative state goal formula generation would not necessarily approaches listed here may raise a [FR Doc. 2014–25845 Filed 10–29–14; 8:45 am] replace the highest-emitting generation, number of additional considerations. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P but would likely replace a mix of These approaches, for example, would existing fossil generating technologies. increase the collective stringency of the b. Prioritize replacement of historical state goals, which would likely increase DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR fossil steam generation. A second both the costs and benefits of the alternative approach would be similar to proposed rule. Fish and Wildlife Service the one described above, but the As noted above, at least some of these adjustment would reflect incremental alternative applications of the target- 50 CFR Part 23 RE and EE first replacing fossil steam setting equation would result in many [Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2013–0052] generation below 2012 levels rather than states having tighter rate-based goals. replacing all fossil generation on a pro Therefore, in considering any of these RIN 1018–AZ53 rata basis. Subsequent to replacing fossil changes, the EPA would also consider Notice of Intent To Include Four Native steam generation, if there were any how they relate to other issues U.S. Freshwater Turtle Species in remaining incremental RE or EE, it discussed in this document, as well as would replace gas turbine generation in the original proposal, particularly Appendix III of the Convention on levels and the corresponding emissions. inclusion of new NGCC units in the International Trade in Endangered Therefore, the reduction in carbon state goal calculation and alternatives to Species of Wild Fauna and Flora intensity observed from this type of the 2020–2029 glide path. While the (CITES) adjustment would be more than that goal-setting formula adjustments AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, estimated in the proposal’s goal-setting described here would tighten the state Interior. formula and more than the alternative goals, the glide path adjustments ACTION: Proposed rule: Notice of intent approach above, in section III.C.1.a, discussed previously would have the to amend CITES Appendix III. because incremental and avoided offsetting effect of reducing the generation would replace generation stringency of the goals. The EPA SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and from higher-emitting fossil steam welcomes comment specifically on the Wildlife Service (Service), propose to sources first. The rationale for this potential changes identified in this include the common snapping turtle alternative approach would be based on document in terms both of the rationale (Chelydra serpentina), Florida softshell the view that, as part of the BSER, for these changes and of their effects on turtle (Apalone ferox), smooth softshell because fossil steam generation has the stringency of the state goals. turtle (Apalone mutica), and spiny higher carbon intensity, it should be 2. Alternatives to the 2012 Data Year softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) in replaced before NGCC generation. Appendix III of the Convention on A number of stakeholders have raised By identifying the two alternative International Trade in Endangered concerns over the use of 2012 as the approaches above and providing more Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES single data year for calculating interim detailed data by which to assess them, or Convention), including live and dead and final goals. The EPA has identified the EPA is seeking additional whole specimens, and all readily several approaches that stakeholders engagement during the public comment recognizable parts, products, and may want to consider and upon which process and supporting the ability of derivatives. Listing these four native we are requesting comment. The EPA is stakeholders to provide comment. The U.S. freshwater turtle species (including seeking comment on whether we should EPA is requesting comment on whether their subspecies, except Apalone use a different single data year or the a formula change of this nature would spinifera atra, which is already better reflect the emission reduction average of a combination of years (such included in Appendix I of CITES) in potential from incremental RE and EE. as 2010, 2011, and 2012) to calculate the Appendix III of CITES is necessary to In particular, the EPA is seeking state fossil fuel emission rates used in allow us to adequately monitor comment on how the amount of state goal calculations. The agency is international trade in these species; to incremental RE and EE in the June 2014 also seeking comment on whether state- determine whether exports are proposal relate to potential future specific circumstances exist that could occurring legally, with respect to State generation increases from existing fossil justify using different data years for and Federal law; and to determine sources. The EPA is also soliciting individual states, as opposed to using whether further measures under CITES comment on approaches where some the same data year, or combination of or other laws are required to conserve portion of such incremental generation years, consistently across states. is calculated to replace future increases Stakeholders have also expressed these species. in existing fossil generation with the interest in obtaining eGRID data for DATES: To ensure that we are able to remainder assumed to replace historical years prior to 2012 in order to foster consider your comment on this existing fossil generation. The EPA is comparison with results from the 2012 proposed rulemaking action, you must also requesting comment on how to treat dataset. The EPA is adding, to the send it by December 29, 2014. a state in which the incremental RE and docket for this action, data for the years ADDRESSES: You may submit comments EE exceeds historical fossil steam 2010 and 2011 that are based on the by one of the following methods: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Oct 29, 2014 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\30OCP1.SGM 30OCP1 tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 64554 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 210 / Thursday, October 30, 2014 / Proposed Rules • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// public review. However, we cannot international trade in sturgeon caviar www.regulations.gov. Follow the guarantee that we will be able to do so. (73 FR 40983, July 17, 2008). instructions for submitting comments We will post all hardcopy comments on The Service’s International Wildlife on Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2013– http://www.regulations.gov. Trade Program convened a freshwater 0052. Comments and materials we receive, turtle workshop in St. Louis in • U.S. Mail or Hand-Delivery: Public as well as supporting documentation we September 2010 to discuss the pressing Comments Processing, Attn: Docket No. used in preparing this proposed rule, management, regulatory, scientific, and FWS–HQ–ES–2013–0052; U.S. Fish and will be available for public inspection enforcement needs associated with the Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: on http://www.regulations.gov, or by harvest and trade of freshwater turtles in BPHC; 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls appointment, between 8 a.m. and 4 the United States. As a follow up to one Church, VA 22041–3803. p.m., Monday through Friday, except of the recommendations put forth at the We will post all comments on http:// Federal holidays, at: U.S. Fish and St Louis Workshop in 2010 the Service www.regulations.gov. This generally Wildlife Service Headquarters, Division hosted a workshop in Baton Rouge, LA means that we will post any personal of Management Authority, 5275 in November 2011 for all 16 States with information you provide us (see the Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041– turtle farms to develop best management Public Comments section below for 3803; telephone 703–358–2095. practices for turtle farms operating in more information). the United States. Information on these Background workshops can be found on our Web FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CITES, an international treaty, site at http://www.fws.gov/international/ Craig Hoover, Chief, Wildlife Trade and animals/freshwater-turtles.html or from Conservation Branch, Division of regulates the import, export, re-export, DMA (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Management Authority, U.S. Fish and and introduction from the sea of certain CONTACT). Wildlife Service Headquarters, MS: IA; animal and plant species. CITES was 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA negotiated in 1973 in Washington, DC, CITES Appendices at a conference attended by delegations 22041–3803; telephone 703–358–2095; Species covered by the Convention from 80 countries. The United States facsimile 703–358–2298. If you use a are listed in one of three Appendices. telecommunications device for the deaf ratified the Convention on September Appendix I includes species threatened (TDD), call the Federal Information 13, 1973, and it entered into force on with extinction that are or may be Relay Service (FIRS) at 800–877–8339.