40 CFR 52.21 - Prevention of significant deterioration of air quality.
Pollutant | Maximumallowableincrease (micrograms per cubic meter) |
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Class I Area | |
PM2.5: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 1 |
24-hr maximum | 2 |
PM10: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 4 |
24-hr maximum | 8 |
Sulfur dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 2 |
24-hr maximum | 5 |
3-hr maximum | 25 |
Nitrogen dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 2.5 |
Class II Area | |
PM2.5: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 4 |
24-hr maximum | 9 |
PM10: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 17 |
24-hr maximum | 30 |
Sulfur dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 20 |
24-hr maximum | 91 |
3-hr maximum | 512 |
Nitrogen dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 25 |
Class III Area | |
PM2.5: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 8 |
24-hr maximum | 18 |
PM10: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 34 |
24-hr maximum | 60 |
Sulfur dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 40 |
24-hr maximum | 182 |
3-hr maximum | 700 |
Nitrogen dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 50 |
Pollutant | Averaging time | Class Iarea | Class IIarea | Class IIIarea |
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PM2.5 | Annual | 0.06 µg/m3 | 0.3 µg/m3 | 0.3 µg/m3 |
24-hour | 0.07 µg/m3 | 1.2 µg/m3 | 1.2 µg/m3 |
Pollutant | Maximumallowableincrease (micrograms per cubic meter) |
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PM2.5: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 4 |
24-hr maximum | 9 |
PM10: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 17 |
24-hr maximum | 30 |
Sulfur dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 20 |
24-hr maximum | 91 |
3-hr maximum | 325 |
Nitrogen dioxide: | |
Annual arithmetic mean | 25 |
Period of exposure | Terrain areas | |
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Low | High | |
24-hr maximum | 36 | 62 |
3-hr maximum | 130 | 221 |
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18478 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0499 FRL-9914-54-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 6, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by September 8, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions add five compounds to the list of substances not considered to be volatile organic compounds (VOC). EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18205 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0022 FRL-9914-53-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 4, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of Delaware's requests to redesignate to attainment the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area (hereafter “the Philadelphia Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also approving as revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Delaware portion of the Area. EPA is also proposing to approve the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) included in Delaware's maintenance plans for the Delaware portion of the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA is also determining that the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia Area continues to attain both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is approving the 2007 emissions inventory for the Delaware portion of the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18200 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0609 FRL-9914-48-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from Alaska to address the interstate transport provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), 2008 ozone, and 2008 lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each SIP contain adequate provisions prohibiting air emissions that will have certain adverse air quality effects in other states. The EPA has determined that Alaska's SIP submittals on March 29, 2011, and July 9, 2012, contain adequate provisions to ensure that air emissions in Alaska do not significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 , 2008 ozone, and 2008 Pb NAAQS in any other state.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18182 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0332 FRL-9914-45-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) as it applies to the volatile organic compound (VOC) sources in the offset lithographic printing source category. We are approving revisions to the regulations for this source category as they apply in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), El Paso and Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) areas. These revisions are based on the recommendations for Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) in the Control Technique Guideline (CTG) issued in 2006 entitled, “Lithographic Printing Materials and Letterpress Printing Materials.” We are also approving the corresponding RACT analysis for this category for both the HGB and DFW 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas. The EPA is approving these revisions pursuant the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA) and consistent with the EPA's guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18257 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0468 FRL-9914-52-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 3, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Nebraska. This action will amend the SIP to include revisions to Nebraska's Air Quality Regulations “Definitions”, “Construction Permits—When Required”, and “Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality” to make the state regulations consistent with the Federal regulations for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This revision will amend the state minor source construction permitting program including the addition of a minor source permitting threshold for PM 2.5 . These revisions are necessary to properly manage the increment requirements (maximum allowable deterioration to the air quality) of the PSD program and assure continued attainment with the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action also recognizes the state's request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17875 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0400 FRL-9914-44-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on September 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing its proposal to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds. Specifically, we are approving three separate revisions that were submitted to EPA with letters dated April 13, 2012, May 8, 2013, and May 14, 2013, respectively. We are approving these three submittals in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17659 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0238 FRL-9913-73-Region-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 29, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by August 28, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision establishes transportation conformity regulations for the State of New York. EPA is approving this revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. C1-2014-16290 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0119 FRL-9912-19-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 -
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17583 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0895 A-1-FRL-9913-56-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a request from Maine for an exemption from the requirements for the control of nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions contained in section 182(f) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) in relation to the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (standards or NAAQS). Maine's request, dated October 13, 2012, is based on a technical demonstration submitted to EPA by Maine's Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) showing that NO X emissions in Maine are not having a meaningful adverse impact on the ability of any nonattainment areas located in the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) to attain the ozone standards during times when elevated ozone levels are monitored in those areas. Specifically, Maine analyzed the nearest of these areas (i.e., the nonattainment areas in Massachusetts and Connecticut). Based on EPA's review of this technical demonstration, and other relevant information, we conclude that any additional reductions in NO X emissions in the State of Maine that would be required under the 2008 8-hour ozone standards, and which would be beyond what Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regulations already provide for, would not produce net ozone air quality benefits in the OTR. Thus, EPA has determined that those emissions reductions may be exempted under the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. C1-2014-16556 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0072 FRL-9913-62-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 -
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17612 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0791 FRL-9914-22-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective September 26, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 27, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On October 29, 2013, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Bellefontaine nonattainment area to attainment for the 2008 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standards) for lead. EPA determined that the Bellefontaine area meets the requirements for redesignation and is also approving several additional related actions. EPA is approving, as revisions to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 2008 lead NAAQS through 2025 for the area. EPA is approving the 2010 emissions inventory for the Bellefontaine area, which meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Act. EPA is approving to take these actions in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's implementation regulations regarding the 2008 lead NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17476 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0214 FRL-9914-24-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective September 23, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 25, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on March 14, 2013, to revise the Indiana state implementation plan (SIP) solvent degreasing operation rule. The state's submission seeks to extend vapor pressure limitations (previously applying to four counties) state-wide, add certain exemptions and streamline the rule by repealing and consolidating certain provisions. There is also a revised definition for “cold cleaner degreaser.”
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17478 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0890 FRL- 9914-31-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) were submitted in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. These revisions are related to the implementation of the state's motor vehicle emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program and the Locally Enforced Motor Vehicle Idling Limitations. The EPA is approving these revisions pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17243 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0333 FRL-9914-11-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Washington (Washington or the State) demonstrating that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. On April 14, 2014, Washington certified that the Washington SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the CAA for purposes of the 2008 lead NAAQS, except for those requirements related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting program currently operated under a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). The EPA has determined that Washington's 2008 lead SIP is adequate for purposes of the infrastructure SIP requirements of CAA section 110, with the exception of the requirements related to PSD permitting and portions of the interstate transport requirements. The EPA finds that the SIP deficiencies related to PSD permitting, however, have been adequately addressed by the existing EPA FIP and, therefore, no further action is required by Washington or the EPA. The EPA will address the remaining interstate transport requirements in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17327 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0495 FRL-9914-17-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Interim final rule. This interim final determination is effective on July 23, 2014. However, comments will be accepted until August 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency is making an interim final determination to stay the imposition of offset sanctions and to defer the imposition of highway sanctions based on a proposed approval of a revision to the Clark County Department of Air Quality (Clark or DEQ) portion of the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP) published elsewhere in this Federal Register . The SIP revision concerns six permitting rules (referred to as Sections) submitted by Clark: Sections 0—Definitions, 12.0—Applicability, General Requirements and Transition Procedures, 12.1—Permit Requirements for Minor Sources, 12.2—Permit Requirements for Major Sources in Attainment Areas, 12.3—Permit Requirements for Major Sources in Nonattainment Areas, 12.4—Authority to Construct Application and Permit Requirements For Part 70 Sources, and subsection 12.7.5 of Section 12.7—Emission Reduction Credits.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16409 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0789 FRL-9913-42-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 20, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The revision will expedite the processing of certain preconstruction permits issued under West Virginia's minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. Notably, the revision will allow, in certain circumstances, construction prior to obtaining a permit, and will allow equipment and materials to be delivered and stored onsite prior to permit issuance. EPA is approving these revisions to West Virginia's minor NSR Program in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16806 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0400 FRL-9913-81-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective on September 16, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri on January 14, 2014, for the purpose of removing an outdated rule. This action amends the SIP to remove a rule that was originally approved in 1972 but has now been rescinded. The rule's purpose was to control emissions from all vehicles subject to required vehicle safety inspections in areas outside of the Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis metropolitan areas. Vehicle manufacturers now produce newer technology in exhaust emissions equipment in order to meet more stringent Federal motor vehicle standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16818 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0764 FRL-9913-94-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of New Mexico, dated November 1, 2013, for the Grant County maintenance area for the 1971 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). New Mexico submitted this limited maintenance plan to fulfill the second 10-year maintenance plan requirement, under section 175A(b) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), to ensure maintenance of the 1971 SO 2 NAAQS through 2025. The EPA is approving the maintenance plan pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16821 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0228 FRL-9913-97-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) on December 19, 2012, to address Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements for the Idaho portion (hereafter referred to as “Franklin County”) of the cross border Logan, Utah-Idaho nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards. The EPA is approving the baseline emissions inventory contained in IDEQ's submittal as meeting the requirement to submit a comprehensive, accurate, and current inventory of direct PM 2.5 and PM 2.5 precursor emissions in Franklin County.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16826 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0919 FRL-9913-92-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Texas on October 28, 2011. These revisions remove the State general conformity provisions from the SIP as allowed by the 2005 amendments to the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA). Upon the effective date of this final action, the EPA Federal rules will govern conformity of general Federal actions within the State of Texas. The revisions also update the narrative portion of the SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with sections 110 and 176 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16831 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0674 FRL-9913-79-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to EPA on September 21, 2010, with a supplemental revision submitted on July 3, 2013. The purpose of the SIP revision is to incorporate revisions to a Missouri regulation to control Nitrogen Oxide (NO X ) emissions from large stationary internal combustion engines. This revision includes an emission rate limitation for both large stationary diesel and dual fuel internal combustion engines and adds an exemption for compression ignited stationary internal combustion engines that emit 25 tons or less of NO X between May 1 and September 30. EPA has determined that the SIP revision submitted by the State of Missouri satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), and in particular, the April 21, 2004, final Federal Phase II NO X SIP Call.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16760 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0388 FRL-9913-84-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 15, 2014, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Idaho (Idaho or the State) on April 21, 2014, to amend the Portneuf Valley maintenance plan for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). The SIP revision updates the on-road motor vehicle emissions inventory and motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) using the EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES2010b) and the most recent road dust emission factors. This rulemaking action approves the SIP revision and thereby makes the MVEBs available for transportation conformity purposes. The EPA is approving this SIP revision because it is consistent with the Clean Cir Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16469 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0469 A-1-FRL-9910-12-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut on December 1, 2004. Specifically, EPA is approving revisions to Connecticut's visible and particulate matter (PM) emissions, recordkeeping and monitoring regulations. These revised rules establish and require limitations on visible and PM emissions for stationary sources, and clarify reporting requirements for operation of air-pollution-control and monitoring equipment. EPA is approving this SIP revision because EPA has determined that it will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in Connecticut or with any other applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action is being taken in accordance with the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16556 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0072 FRL-9913-62-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made submittals addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16553 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0888 FRL-9913-59-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions from Michigan and Wisconsin while taking final action to approve some elements and disapprove other elements of SIP submissions from Illinois and Minnesota regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2008 Pb NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. Illinois and Minnesota already administer federally promulgated regulations that address the final disapprovals described in today's rulemaking. Therefore, these two states are not obligated to submit new or additional regulations to EPA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16299 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0715, FRL-9913-28-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that each state, after a new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) is promulgated, review their State Implementation Plan (SIP) to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised standard. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that the Idaho SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the CAA for the NAAQS promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008. The EPA also finds that the Idaho SIP meets the interstate transport requirements of the CAA related to prevention of significant deterioration and visibility for the 2006 PM 2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16301 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0649 FRL-9913-41-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16328 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0542 FRL-9913-48-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conditionally approving revisions to the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) to establish the Texas Minor NSR Flexible Permits Program, submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The conditional approval is predicated on a commitment from TCEQ in a letter dated December 9, 2013, to adopt certain minor clarifications to the Flexible Permit Program by November 30, 2014. The EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16290 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0119 FRL-9912-19-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective August 13, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 13, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on January 8, 2014, to revise the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) for volatile organic matter (VOM). The approval revises the Illinois SIP by substituting a new party as the holder of the adjusted standard for VOM granted to Royal Fiberglass Pools, Inc. (Royal), for the facility located in Dix, Illinois. EPA approved the adjusted standard for Royal on June 27, 2011. Due to a change in ownership, the facility is now owned by Latham Pool Products, Inc., d/b/a Viking Pools. The revision amends the adjusted standard for VOM currently approved in the SIP for the facility to reflect the change in ownership. This revision does not change any of the VOM control requirements and will not result in an increase in VOM emissions at the facility.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16293 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0323 FRL-9913-12-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 12, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 13, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), we are rescinding local rules that concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the manufacture of medium density fiberboard, melamine and phenol resins used in plasticizing paper and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from stationary internal combustion engines.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16071 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0919 A-1-FRL-9810-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Connecticut State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal addressing regional haze for the first planning period from 2008 through 2018 that was submitted by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (now known as Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or CT DEEP) on November 18, 2009, and March 12, 2012. These submittals address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require States to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, manmade impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the regional haze program). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16087 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0241 FRL-9913-26-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision will implement low-sulfur fuel oil provisions that will reduce the amount of sulfur in fuel oils used in combustion units, which will aid in reducing sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emissions and the formation of sulfates that cause decreased visibility. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15886 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0310 FRL-9913-30-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 8, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by August 8, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland. This revision pertains to Maryland's incorporation by reference of the most recent amendments to California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program. The Clean Air Act (CAA) contains authority by which other states may adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards. Maryland has adopted by reference California's light and medium-duty vehicle emissions and fuel standards, and consistent with California, submits amendments to these standards as revisions to the State's SIP. In this SIP revision, Maryland is updating its Low Emissions Vehicle Program regulation to adopt by reference California's Advanced Clean Car Program. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15565 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0269 FRL-9910-99-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 4, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Placer County portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns the necessary procedures to create emission reduction credits from the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), oxides of sulfur (SO X ), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions due to the permanent curtailment of burning rice straw. We are approving a local rule that provides administrative procedures for creating emissions reduction credits, consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15271 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0567 FRL-9912-85-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 1, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve portions of submissions from Indiana addressing EPA's requirements for its new source review (NSR) and prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program with respect to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ) and ozone precursors. This rulemaking will finalize portions of two proposed rulemaking actions, one published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2013 and another published on November 1, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15391 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0312 FRL-9911-91-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 31, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from aerospace assembly and component manufacturing and marine coating operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15263 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0336 FRL-9912-64-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 31, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District [SJVUAPCD] portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern basic enforcement authorities under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15151 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0602 FRL-9912-83-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on July 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve the portions of a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR) on February 3, 2010, that incorporate changes to the state rules reflecting the 2006 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). EPA approved the remaining portions of North Carolina's February 3, 2010, SIP revision in a previous rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14031 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0241 FRL-9912-24-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective July 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of South Dakota on June 14, 2010, June 20, 2011, and July 29, 2013. All three SIP submittals revise the portion of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) that pertain to the issuance of South Dakota air quality permits. In addition, the June 14, 2010 submittal revises certain definitions and dates of incorporation by reference. The June 14, 2010 submittal contains new, amended and renumbered rules; the June 20, 2011 submittal contains new rules; and the July 29, 2013 submittal contains amended rules. In this rulemaking, we are taking final action on all portions of the June 14, 2010 submittal, except for those portions of the submittal which do not belong in the SIP. We are also taking final action on portions of the June 20, 2011 submittal that were not acted on in our April 18, 2014 rulemaking regarding greenhouse gases and the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. We are taking final action on portions of the July 29, 2013 submittal that supersede portions of the two previous submittals; the remainder of the July 29, 2013 submittal will be acted on at a later date. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14876 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0223 FRL-9912-82-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on July 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve the portions of revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on September 15, 2008, and August 30, 2010, that incorporate changes to the state rules reflecting the 2006 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). EPA approved the remaining portions of Georgia's September 15, 2008, and August 30, 2010, SIP revisions in a previous rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14868 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0274 FRL-9912-57-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 79 FR 29324 on May 22, 2014, is withdrawn effective June 26, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the May 22, 2014, direct final rule approving a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on May 22, 2014. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14686 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0206 FRL-9912-56-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 79 FR 24337 on April 30, 2014, is withdrawn effective June 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the April 30, 2014, direct final rule approving a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on April 30, 2014. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14567 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0018, FRL-9912-55-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the portion of the December 27, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Oregon relating to the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The EPA finds that the Oregon SIP meets the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14531 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733, EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935 A-1-FRL-9911-51-Region-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective August 25, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 24, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the States of Maine and New Hampshire. The revisions primarily update state regulations containing ambient air quality standards (AAQS) consistent with EPA national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14278 RIN NV 126-NBK FRL-9908-86-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This rule is effective on June 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the materials submitted by the State of Nevada that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). In this action, EPA is also notifying the public of the correction of certain typographical errors within the IBR table. The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the State of Nevada and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14027 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0298 FRL-9912-21-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 18, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by July 17, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision involves removing the Commonwealth's portable fuel container (PFC) regulations for control of evaporative emissions from new and in-use PFCs from the Pennsylvania SIP. In the submittal, Pennsylvania demonstrates that Federal PFC regulations promulgated by EPA in 2007 are expected to provide equal to or greater emissions reductions than those resulting from the Commonwealth's. EPA is approving this revision removing the Commonwealth's PFC regulations because the revision is in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14119 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0366 FRL-9912-09-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The particulate matter (PM) rules that were submitted consist of emission control requirements for coating operations along with exemptions from certain coating operations that produce minimal PM emissions. EPA is also taking no action on one section submitted by Indiana, as it pertains to a definition in an unapproved portion of Indiana's Title V regulations. Indiana submitted this request to approve PM rules on April 27, 2012. The proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2014.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14029 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0245 FRL-9912-22-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 18, 2014without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by July 17, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP). These amendments will bring Delaware's ambient air quality standards for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), ozone, nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), lead, and particulate matter (PM) up to date with current Federal requirements. EPA is approving these SIP revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13853 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0413 FRL-9912-03-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 15, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 16, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (GBUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from agricultural sources. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13491 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2010-1071 FRL-9911-83-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Washington (State) on December 22, 2010, as meeting the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) section 169 and federal regional haze regulations and to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the disapproved elements of the SIP. As described in Part I of this preamble, this final rule approves numerous elements in the SIP including the State's Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determinations for a number of sources. This action also: Disapproves the NO X BART determination and promulgates a Federal BART alternative for five BART emission units at the Tesoro Refining and Marketing refinery (Tesoro refinery) located in Anacortes, Washington; finalizes a limited approval and limited disapproval of the State's SO 2 BART determination and promulgates a Federal BART alternative for the Intalco Aluminum Corp. (Intalco facility) potline operation located in Ferndale, Washington; and disapproves the State's BART exemption for the Alcoa Wenatchee Works located in Malaga, Washington (Wenatchee Works), determines that the Wenatchee Works is subject to BART, and promulgates Federal BART for all emission units subject to BART at the facility.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13422 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0738 FRL-9911-97-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on August 11, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by July 10, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) 2008 base year emissions inventory portion of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on October 18, 2013. The emissions inventory is part of Tennessee's October 18, 2013, attainment demonstration SIP revision that was submitted to meet Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements related to the Knoxville nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), hereinafter referred to as “the Knoxville Area” or “Area.” The Knoxville Area is comprised of Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Loudon Counties in their entireties and a portion of Roane County that includes the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13429 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0272 FRL-9911-96-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve part of a revision to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ), on March 22, 2011. The proposed revision was submitted by KDAQ on behalf of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District), which has jurisdiction over Jefferson County, Kentucky. The portion of the revision that EPA is approving modifies the Regulation entitled “Emissions During Startups, Shutdowns, Malfunctions and Emergencies” in the Jefferson County portion of the Kentucky SIP. EPA is approving this portion of the March 22, 2011, SIP revision because the Agency has determined that it is in accordance with the requirements for SIP provisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA will act on the other portions of KDAQ's March 22, 2011, submittal, which are severable and unrelated, in a separate action. EPA is also responding to comments received on its May 21, 2013, proposed rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13495 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0762 FRL-9912-01-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Arizona to meet Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements applicable to the Maricopa County (Phoenix) PM-10 Nonattainment Area. The Maricopa County PM-10 Nonattainment Area is designated as a serious nonattainment area for the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter of ten microns or less (PM-10). The submitted SIP revision consists of the Maricopa Association of Governments 2012 Five Percent Plan for PM-10 for the Maricopa County Nonattainment Area and the 2012 Five Percent Plan for the Pinal County Township 1 North, Range 8 East Nonattainment Area” (collectively, the 2012 Five Percent Plan). EPA is approving the 2012 Five Percent Plan as meeting all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13428 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2014-0311 FRL-9911-90-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 11, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by July 10, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Alabama State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) on September 3, 2013. The revision modifies the definition of “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs). Specifically, the revision adds four hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs) compounds, to the list of those excluded from the VOC definition on the basis that these compounds make a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. ADEM is updating its SIP to be consistent with EPA rule finalized on February 12, 2013, which excludes these compounds from the regulatory VOC definition.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13220 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2010-0460 A-1-FRL-9904-73-Region-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on July 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut. The revisions establish Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for several categories of volatile organic compound (VOC) air emission sources. The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Connecticut SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12465 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0182 FRL-9911-56-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This revision establishes an updated ten-year carbon monoxide (CO) maintenance plan for the New York portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island (NYCMA) CO area which includes the following seven counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and Westchester. In addition, EPA is approving a revision to the CO motor vehicle emissions budgets for New York and revisions to the 2007 Attainment/Base Year emissions inventory. The New York portion of the NYCMA CO area was redesignated to attainment of the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) on April 19, 2002 and maintenance plans were also approved at that time. By this action, EPA is approving the second maintenance plan for this area because it provides for continued attainment for an additional ten years of the CO NAAQS. The intended effect of this rulemaking is to approve a SIP revision that will insure continued maintenance of the CO NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12474 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0495 FRL-9909-35-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on May 19, 2011. The May 19, 2011, SIP submission adopts revisions to the Texas General Air Quality Definitions and Permits by Rule (PBR) program consistent with certain federal rules implementing the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA finds that the Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) New Source Review (NSR) SIP meets all EPA PM 2.5 PSD SIP rules. These rules include permitting components such as the PM 2.5 precursors of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, condensables, significant emissions rates (SER), and increment. EPA is approving these actions under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12604 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0455: FRL-9911-64-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of adequacy determination. This finding is effective June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public of its finding that the Kent, Seattle, and Tacoma second 10-year limited maintenance plan (LMP) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of a nominal 10 microns or less (PM 10 ) is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The LMP was submitted to the EPA by the State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology or the State) on November 25, 2013. As a result of our adequacy finding, regional emissions analyses will no longer be required as part of the transportation conformity demonstrations for PM 10 for the Kent, Seattle, and Tacoma areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12338 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0509 A-1-FRL-9909-99-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. This revision includes regulatory amendments that require the decommissioning of Stage II vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities by December 22, 2015, and a demonstration that such removal is consistent with the Clean Air Act and EPA guidance. The intended effect of this action is to approve New Hampshire's revised vapor recovery regulation. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11687 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0446 A-1-FRL-9901-93-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These revisions consist of updates and amendments to existing air pollution control requirements for stationary sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NO X ). This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12004 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0813 FRL-9911-44-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This final rule is effective May 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the removal/revision to over 30 provisions in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) subparts because they are unnecessary or obsolete. This action makes no substantive changes to these SIPs and imposes no new requirements. Removal of outdated material from the air program subparts for these states is non-substantive in nature and is designed to improve cost effectiveness and usability of the CFR. This action also updates certain provisions by correcting state agencies' office addresses and correcting CFR publication errors in two provisions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11509 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0823 FRL-9911-06-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Interim Final Rule. This interim final determination is effective on May 23, 2014. However, comments will be accepted until June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an interim final determination to defer the imposition of sanctions based on a proposed approval published elsewhere in this Federal Register of a state implementation plan revision submitted by the State of California to meet the vehicle miles traveled emissions offset requirement under the Clean Air Act for the 1-hour ozone and 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin (South Coast).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11487 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0274 FRL-9910-92-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective July 21, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by June 23, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Illinois' March 28, 2014, state implementation plan (SIP) revision to the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan for the Illinois portion of the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, Illinois-Indiana area (the Greater Chicago Area). This SIP revision establishes new Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEB) for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for the year 2025. EPA is approving the allocation of a portion of the safety margin for VOC and NO X in the ozone maintenance plan to the 2025 MVEBs. Total year 2025 emissions of VOC and NO X for the area will remain below the attainment level required by the transportation conformity regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11681 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0534 FRL-9911-07-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by California that corrects deficiencies in the Clean Air Act (CAA) contingency measures for the 1997 annual and 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV). Approval of this SIP revision lifts the CAA section 179(b)(2) offset sanctions and terminates the CAA section 179(b)(1) highway funding sanction clock triggered by the EPA's partial disapproval of the SJV SIP for attainment of the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS on November 9, 2011.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11781 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0794 FRL-9911-24-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a source-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to EPA by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) on January 17, 2014, for the purpose of exempting a Hertz Corporation facility from the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) Stage II vapor control requirements. The subject Hertz Corporation facility is currently being constructed at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. EPA's approval of this revision to Kentucky's SIP is based on the December 12, 2006, EPA policy memorandum from Stephen D. Page, entitled “ Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated.” This action is being taken pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11785 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0380 FRL-9911-25-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. The effective date of this rule is May 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finding that the State of Arkansas has not made a necessary Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission to address the PSD permitting of PM 2.5 emissions, as required by the Clean Air Act (CAA). Specifically, the EPA is determining that Arkansas has not submitted a SIP revision to address the PM 2.5 PSD increments and implementing regulations as promulgated by EPA on October 20, 2010. The deadline for the State to make the required submittal was July 20, 2012. The CAA requires EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address the outstanding PSD SIP elements by no later than 24 months after the effective date of this finding. EPA is making this finding in accordance with section 110 and part C of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11508 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0183, FRL-9911-09-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving the February 14, 2012, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Idaho demonstrating that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The EPA finds that the Idaho SIP meets the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11790 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0139 FRL-9911-23-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This action is effective May 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an administrative change to update the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect a change made to the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP) on December 11, 2013. The EPA has concurred on a substitute transportation control measure (TCM) for the Portland Area Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan portion of the Oregon SIP. On January 14, 2014, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) submitted a revision to the Oregon SIP requesting that the EPA update its SIP to reflect a substitution of a TCM. The substitution was made pursuant to the TCM substitution provisions contained in the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA concurred with this substitution on April 16, 2014. In this administrative action, the EPA is updating the non-regulatory provisions of the Oregon SIP to reflect the substitution. The substitution that the EPA concurred with is an equivalent method for assessing the transit service increase TCM.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11490 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0028 FRL-9908-52-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Correcting amendments. This rule is effective on June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule regarding reasonably available control technology requirements for Massachusetts in the Federal Register on September 9, 2013. An error in Table 52.1167 was identified and is corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11211 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0760 FRL-9909-91-R04 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Division of Air Resources Management, to EPA on December 19, 2013. The SIP revision modifies Florida's New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting regulations to provide FDEP with the authority to issue PSD permits governing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to establish appropriate emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Florida's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions, and to facilitate the implementation of GHG Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs) by allowing consideration of GHG PALs in determining whether GHGs are “subject to regulation.” The changes to Florida's regulations also update Florida's SIP to incorporate provisions addressing issuance of GHG PALs on a carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) basis. EPA is taking final action to approve Florida's December 19, 2013 SIP revision because it is in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding the PSD permitting program. Concurrent with this final approval, EPA is rescinding the GHG PSD Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Florida that was put in place on December 30, 2010, to ensure the availability of a permitting authority for GHG permitting in Florida.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11430 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0196 FRL-9909-71-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on July 18, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by June 18, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from large water heaters, boilers, steam generators, and process heaters. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10695 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0268 FRL-9910-48-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on July 15, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by June 16, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Maintenance Area (Allentown Maintenance Area). The SIP revision also includes an updated point source inventory for NO X . This rulemaking action approves the updated MVEBs and thereby makes them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point source inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11087 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0172 FRL-9910-85-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on March 10, 2014 and concerns the District's reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements under the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). We are approving this document under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11088 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0165 FRL-9910-67-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective July 14, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by June 16, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Iowa. This action will amend the SIP to include revised permitting regulations to allow facilities to construct or modify existing sources in areas that are not in attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The rule revisions incorporate Federal regulation by reference. The provisions from previous nonattainment permitting rules are being retained and are now relocated to Chapter 31 “Nonattainment Areas”. EPA is also acting to approve the SIP to update the rule revisions for the definition of excess emissions and conformity of general actions rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10968 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0164 FRL-9910-69-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective July 14, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by June 13, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rules necessary to allow for implementation of revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), lead, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) as they apply to construction permit exemptions. The spray booth “permit by rule” is revised to add content limits for lead-containing spray materials. The updated Federal references to the revised NAAQS are also included in this revision. The revisions improve the stringency of the SIP. EPA is also approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to modify requirements for insignificant activities. The changes correspond to the revisions to the construction permit exemptions amended with this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10960 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0893 FRL-9910-65-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendment. This rule is effective June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a request submitted on June 21, 2012, by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to redesignate the Rome, Georgia, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Rome Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Rome Area is comprised of Floyd County in Georgia. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Georgia has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA is also approving a revision to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Rome Area. Additionally, EPA is approving into the Georgia SIP the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 for the year 2023 for the Rome Area that are included as part of Georgia's maintenance plan for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. Furthermore, EPA is approving a determination that the Area is expected to maintain the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through the year 2024. EPA is also correcting inadvertent errors in the proposed rulemaking for this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10823 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0168 FRL-9756-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective June 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve State Implementation Plan revisions submitted by the State of Utah on April 17, 2008 and partially approve SIP revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 15, 2006. The revisions contain new rules in Utah's Title 307 Rule 401 (Permit: New and Modified Sources). The intended effect of this action is to propose to approve the rules that are consistent with the Clean Air Act. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 112 of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10842 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0851 FRL-9910-64-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendment. This rule will be effective June 12, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a request submitted on June 21, 2012, by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to redesignate the Macon, Georgia, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Macon Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Macon Area is comprised of Bibb County and a portion of Monroe County in Georgia. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Georgia has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA is also approving a revision to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Macon Area. Additionally, EPA is approving into the Georgia SIP the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 for the year 2023 for the Macon Area that are included as part of Georgia's maintenance plan for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. Furthermore, EPA is approving a determination that the Area is expected to maintain the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through the year 2024. EPA is also correcting an inadvertent error in the proposed rulemaking for this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10581 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0707 FRL-9910-54-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective June 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) on January 30, 2014. The SIP submission contains revisions to Washington's solid fuel burning device rules to control fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) from residential wood combustion. The updated regulations reflect Washington State statutory changes made in 2012, setting revised PM 2.5 trigger levels for impaired air quality burn bans and setting criteria for prohibiting solid fuel burning devices that are not certified. The submission also contains updates to the regulations to improve the clarity of the language.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10347 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0814 FRL-9910-42-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Final rule. This rule will be effective June 6, 2014. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve submissions from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee for inclusion into each state's respective state implementation plan (SIP). This action pertains to Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements regarding the protection of visibility in another state for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These plans are commonly referred to as “infrastructure” SIPs. Specifically, EPA is taking final action to approve the submissions for Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee as they relate to the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS infrastructure SIP requirements to protect visibility in other states. All other applicable infrastructure requirements for these NAAQS associated with these seven states have been addressed in separate rulemakings.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10111 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0005 FRL-9910-33-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware through the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Delaware's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing implementation plan addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is approving Delaware's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09878 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2008-0122 FRL 9910-02-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final rule. This rule is effective on July 1, 2014, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by June 2, 2014. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a direct final action to approve a maintenance plan for the Central Puget Sound area to maintain the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) through 2015. This plan was submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology or “the State”) as a revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP) on January 10, 2008. This action finds that the maintenance plan for this area meets all relevant Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for approval, and demonstrates that the Central Puget Sound area will remain in attainment with the 1997 and 2008 ozone NAAQS through 2015.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09721 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0599 FRL-9909-16-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule; correction. This rule is effective on May 13, 2014 without further notice. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a direct final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on March 14, 2014. The document approved revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning emissions inventories for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the San Francisco Bay Area and Chico PM 2.5 nonattainment areas. We are approving these emissions inventories under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). An error in the amendatory instruction is identified and corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10114 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0753 FRL-9910-32-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making a determination of attainment regarding the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as “the Pittsburgh Area” or “the Area”). EPA has determined that the Pittsburgh Area has attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), based upon quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for 2010-2012. Preliminary data for 2013 show that the area continues to attain the standard. This determination of attainment suspends the requirements for the Pittsburgh Area to submit an attainment demonstration and associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to the attainment of the standard for so long as the Area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. This action does not constitute a redesignation to attainment under section 107(d)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The designation status of the Pittsburgh Area will remain nonattainment for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Pittsburgh Area meets the CAA requirements for redesignation to attainment, including an approved maintenance plan. EPA is also approving the 2011 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used for transportation conformity purposes for the Pittsburgh Area. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10110 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0006 FRL-9910-34-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Virginia's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing implementation plan addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is approving Virginia's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09855 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0761 FRL-9909-86-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of North Dakota on April 14, 2011. The revisions affect North Dakota's air pollution control rules regarding general provisions, ambient air quality standards (sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen dioxide (NO X ), and lead), and permitting. EPA acted separately on other provisions in the April 14, 2011 submittal related to North Dakota's regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) under its Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09724 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0206 FRL-9908-93-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective June 30, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by May 30, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On February 24, 2014, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted revisions to its nitrogen oxide (NO X ) combustion turbine rule for the Milwaukee-Racine former nonattainment area. This revision is contained in “2013 Wisconsin Act 91—Senate Bill 371” which allows alternative NO X emission requirements for simple cycle combustion turbines that undergo a modification on or after February 1, 2001, if dry low NO X combustion is not technically or economically feasible. This revision is approvable because it provides for alternative NO X requirements subject to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval on a case-by-case basis and therefore satisfies the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09726 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0002 FRL-9910-06-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reissuing its final limited approval of the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. EPA originally finalized a limited approval of the Pennsylvania regional haze SIP on July 13, 2012. In response to a petition for review of that final action in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, EPA successfully moved for a voluntary remand, without vacatur, to more adequately respond to certain public comments. EPA is providing new responses to those comments in this rulemaking notice.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09658 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0179 FRL-9910-04-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by May 29, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of a Federally enforceable state operating permit containing terms and conditions for the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the Mondelēz Global LLC, Inc. (Mondelēz)—Richmond Bakery located in Henrico County, Virginia. EPA is approving these revisions for the purpose of meeting the requirements for reasonably available control technology (RACT) in order to implement the maintenance plan for the Richmond 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) maintenance area in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09248 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0581 A-1-FRL-9909-37-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Dates: This final rule is effective May 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revised Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determination for The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC (TASCO) facility, located in Nampa, Idaho. On June 22, 2011, the EPA approved Idaho's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP), including its BART determination for the TASCO facility, as meeting the visibility protection requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). On June 29, 2012, the State submitted a regional haze SIP revision, including a new BART determination for the TASCO facility that consisted of a stricter emission limit for oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), a stricter emission limit for particulate matter (PM), and an alternative control measure (BART Alternative) to replace the previously approved BART determination and emission limit for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ). The EPA is fully approving this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09251 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0801 FRL-9907-58-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective May 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions and additions to the Colorado State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) to EPA on May 25, 2011. The SIP revision to Colorado Regulation Number 3 and the Common Provisions Regulation addresses the permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we are approving revisions to portions of Parts A, B and D of Regulation Number 3 to incorporate the provisions of EPA's 2010 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule. The SIP revisions establish emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Colorado's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions. EPA is approving the May 25, 2011 SIP revision to the Colorado PSD permitting program as being consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting. EPA is also approving several grammar and punctuation changes to Regulation Number 3 made by the State and included in the May 25, 2011 submittal. EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08610 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0951 FRL-9800-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on May 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving several State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The revisions add new monitoring, inspection, maintenance and testing requirements for certain fossil fuel utilization facilities, rename and clarify stationary source emission reporting requirements, and establish compliance and certification standards for new boilers. The intended effect of this action is to approve the Commonwealth's revised “Fossil Fuel Utilization Facility” regulation, “Source Registration” regulation, and new “Industrial Performance Standards for Boilers.” This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08613 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0464 FRL-9909-50-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 22, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Wisconsin's request to redesignate the Milwaukee-Racine, Wisconsin nonattainment area (Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha Counties) to attainment for the 2006 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted this request to EPA on June 8, 2012, and supplemented it on May 30, 2013. EPA's approval involves several related actions. EPA is making a determination that the Milwaukee-Racine area has attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Wisconsin state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 in the area. EPA is also approving the comprehensive emissions inventories submitted by WDNR for Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), primary PM 2.5 , Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and ammonia as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Wisconsin's direct PM 2.5 , SO 2 , NO X and VOC Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2020 and 2025 for the Milwaukee-Racine area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08919 RIN 2060-AQ55 EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0943 FRL-9909-19-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective April 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating amendments to the New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that amend certain outdated language that limited the EPA's ability to delegate the federal PSD program to interested Indian tribes. This final action provides consistency with the current federal PSD regulatory requirements by allowing the EPA to delegate the PSD program to interested tribes for their attainment areas. The EPA regulations already provide for the administrative delegation of the PSD program to state and local governments for their attainment areas and administrative delegation of the nonattainment NSR program to states, tribes and local governments. This final rule deletes a restriction on tribes' ability to take delegation of the PSD program and includes tribes, along with state and local governments, to make it clear that tribes, as well as states and local governments, may voluntarily request and assume direct delegation of the NSR program in areas that are currently attaining the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). This final rule does not create any new requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08611 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0697 FRL-9909-18-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on May 21, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 69 Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to disapprove the state implementation plan (SIP) for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) with respect to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD), and to incorporate by reference the Federal PSD regulations into the applicable CNMI plan. EPA is also taking final action to grant a petition by CNMI for an exemption of the applicable PSD major source baseline date, and to establish an alternate date, January 13, 1997, as the major source baseline date and trigger date in CNMI. EPA is also making certain corrections to errors that were made in previous rulemakings related to the CNMI SIP. This action establishes the Federal PSD regulations as a basic element of the applicable CNMI plan and, through the exemption, establishes January 13, 1997 as the major source baseline date (and trigger date) under the PSD program in CNMI for sulfur dioxide, PM 10 and nitrogen dioxide.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08742 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0683 FRL-9909-66-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 and concerns negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for EDAQMD. We are approving these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08615 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0049 FRL-9909-08-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving revisions to the South Dakota State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to EPA on June 20, 2011. The SIP revisions address the permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we are approving revisions to the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the provisions of the federal PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule (Tailoring Rule). The SIP revisions incorporate by reference the federal Tailoring Rule's emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to South Dakota's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions. EPA is finalizing disapproval of a related provision that would rescind the State's Tailoring Rule revision in certain circumstances. EPA will take separate action on an amendment to the chapter Construction Permits for New Sources or Modifications in the June 20, 2011 submittal, regarding permits for minor sources. EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08658 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0191 FRL-9909-60-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 17, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by May 19, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision consists of a revision to the operating permit for the control of visibility-impairing emissions from GP Big Island, LLC on a shutdown of an individual unit. EPA is approving this revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08747 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0592 FRL-9909-65-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 18, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On June 27, 2013 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the redesignation of the New York portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour Fine Particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In conjunction with its redesignation request, New York submitted a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the area that provides for continued maintenance of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. The submittals included the 2007 ammonia (NH 3 ), volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NO X ), PM 10 , direct PM 2.5 and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emissions inventories submitted to meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirements of section 172(c)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and accompanying motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is taking final action to approve the requested SIP revisions and to redesignate the New York portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08647 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2009-0594 FRL-9909-56-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on June 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by May 19, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a direct final action to approve revisions submitted to the applicable State Implementation Plans (SIPs) addressing the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) for Arkansas and Louisiana. EPA is approving revisions to the CAIR NO X Ozone Season allocation methodology submitted by the State of Arkansas as revisions to the Arkansas SIP on September 16, 2009. EPA is also approving revisions to the CAIR NO X Annual and Ozone Season Abbreviated SIP for the annual and ozone season NO X allocation methodologies and the CAIR SO 2 SIP submitted by the State of Louisiana as revisions to the Louisiana SIP on July 1, 2009. EPA has evaluated the CAIR SIP revisions for Arkansas and Louisiana and determined these revisions to be consistent with the requirements of CAIR and the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA). This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08338 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0672 FRL-9909-43-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective June 16, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by May 15, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Missouri for the purpose of incorporating administrative changes to the Missouri rule entitled “Municipal Solid Waste Landfills”. EPA is approving this SIP revision based on EPA's finding that the rule is as stringent as the rule it replaces and fulfills the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the protection of the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in St. Louis.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08369 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0145 FRL-9909-53-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by May 15, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Baton Rouge, Louisiana marginal 2008 8-hour ozone nonattainment area is currently attaining the 2008 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. This determination is based upon complete, quality assured, certified ambient air monitoring data that show the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS during the 2011-2013 monitoring period, and continues to monitor attainment of the NAAQS based on preliminary 2014 data.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08484 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0500 FRL-9909-57-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal, and technical supplement from the State of Louisiana to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements in section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the existing SIP for Louisiana contains adequate provisions to prohibit air pollutant emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08331 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0100 FRL-9909-51-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing its proposal to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment Area (Area). The HGB Area consists of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties. Specifically, we are finalizing our proposed approval of portions of two revisions to the Texas SIP submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as meeting certain Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the HGB Area. This action is in accordance with section 110 of the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07731 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0117 FRL-9908-51-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Correcting amendments. This rule is effective on May 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule regarding reasonable further progress plans and 2002 base year emission inventories for Connecticut in the Federal Register on August 22, 2012. A duplicate paragraph letter was identified and is corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07729 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0451 FRL-9908-53-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Correcting amendments. This rule is effective on May 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule for New Hampshire regarding reasonably available control technology for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard in the Federal Register on November 5, 2012. An incorrect date was identified and is corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08048 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0942 FRL-9908-23-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective April 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the format for materials submitted by the State of Alaska that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Alaska State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this format change have all been previously submitted by Alaska and approved by the EPA. This format revision will primarily affect the “Identification of plan” section, as well as the format of the SIP materials that will be available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at the EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office. The EPA is also adding a table in the “Identification of plan” section which summarizes the approval actions that the EPA has taken on the non-regulatory and quasi-regulatory portions of the Alaska SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07560 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0117 FRL-9907-50-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective June 6, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by May 7, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Illinois' rule revision to extend the term for an initial permit or renewal of a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) from five years to ten years. Illinois submitted this rule revision for approval on January 9, 2014. FESOPs apply to non-major sources that obtain enforceable limits to avoid being subject to certain Clean Air Act (Act) requirements, including the Title V operating permit program. This revision meets the Federal requirements found in the June 28, 1989, rule addressing Federal enforceability of FESOPs. This rule revision is expected to reduce the administrative costs of the permitting process for both the affected sources and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). It will also allow IEPA to devote more resources to major source Title V permitting actions and permit modifications for both Title V and FESOP sources.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07564 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805 FRL-9908-70-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) to address the section 110 requirements of the CAA for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS). The SIPs under section 110 of the CAA are often referred to as the “infrastructure” SIP, and specifically we are finalizing approval of portions of these states' submissions intended to meet the applicable state board requirements obligated by section 128 of the CAA. The proposed rule associated with this final action was published on February 7, 2014, and we received no comments.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07589 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0299 FRL-9909-09-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07569 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0413 FRL-9909-10-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07565 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0681 FRL-9909-07-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Hawaii on February 13, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06825 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0646 FRL-9908-72-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final Rule. This direct final rule is effective June 3, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by May 5, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to Michigan's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program rules and definitions, including revisions to Parts 1 and 18 of Michigan's Air Pollution Control Rules into Michigan's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revised rules address the Federal requirements for significant emission levels, and definitions for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted these revisions to EPA on August 9, 2013, and September 19, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07459 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0408 FRL-9909-11-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07240 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0285 FRL-9909-01-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on May 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing two actions pertaining to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) State Implementation Plan (SIP) requirements for the State of Tennessee. First, EPA is approving the SIP revision submitted by Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on October 9, 2013, as meeting the applicable requirements of the Act. This SIP revision addresses Tennessee's outstanding obligations related to the CAA State board and conflict of interest requirements. Second, EPA is fully approving the infrastructure SIP sub-element related to the State board and conflict of interest requirements for the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) NAAQS, 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA notes that all other applicable Tennessee infrastructure SIP elements for the 2008 Lead, 1997 annual PM 2.5 , 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 , and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS have been addressed in separate rulemakings.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07127 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0191 FRL-9908-27-</E>Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by May 1, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving several revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to the Texas Minor New Source Review (NSR) Standard Permits (SP) Program. First, EPA is approving revisions submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, or Commission) on January 3, 2000, and March 11, 2011, expanding the Texas SP Program to include the Rule Standard Permit (Rule SP). The EPA is also approving a revision to the Texas SIP submitted by the TCEQ on February 1, 2006, for a specific Rule SP, the Rule Standard Permit for Pollution Control Projects (Rule SP for PCP) as meeting the requirements for a Minor NSR SIP revision. Finally, because EPA is approving the Rule SP for PCP, EPA is also approving a severable portion of the January 3, 2000, submittal concerning the Texas Senate Bill 7 (SB7) permitting program for grandfathered and electing electric generating facilities (EGFs). All of the Texas SB7 EGFs permitting program provisions have been approved as part of the Texas NSR SIP except for this severable portion. This severable portion allowing for the use of the Rule SP for PCP for permitting of collateral emission increases is being approved as meeting the requirements for a Minor NSR SIP revision. EPA is approving these actions under section 110 of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA) through a direct final rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05526 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0228 FRL-9907-73-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; clarification. This final rule is effective on March 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is clarifying its final action on revisions to the Hawaii State Implementation Plan (SIP), published in the Federal Register on August 9, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06671 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0589 FRL-9908-50-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by April 30, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the 1997 Eight-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Berks County (Reading Maintenance Area). The SIP revision also includes updated point and area source inventories for NO X . This rulemaking action proposes to approve the updated MVEBs and thereby make them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point and area source inventories in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07122 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0576 FRL-9904-75-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the Maricopa County Area portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on August 23, 2013 and concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from fugitive dust sources. We are approving local statutes that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07115 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0984 FRL-9904-83-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 30, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action under the Clean Air Act to approve a revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter emissions from dust generating operations that do not already have a permit within the Phoenix planning area. We are approving a state statute that requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to develop and adopt a general permit that specifies episodic best management practices that are to be implemented by certain dust-generating activities.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07118 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0171 FRL-9908-25-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 30, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Arizona Statutes portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from dust generating operations that do not already have a permit. We are approving a state requirement, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute section 49-457.05, that identifies a series of Best Management Practices (BMP) for these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06955 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0090 FRL-9908-88-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of West Virginia's requests to redesignate to attainment the Charleston nonattainment area (hereafter “the Charleston Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also approving as a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Area. West Virginia's maintenance plans include insignificance findings for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions to the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards, which EPA agrees with and is approving for transportation conformity purposes. In addition, EPA is approving the 2008 emissions inventory for the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06586 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0211 FRL-9908-46-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06697 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0248 FRL-9908-48-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 27, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by April 28, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The revision consists of a second limited maintenance plan for the carbon monoxide (CO) Pittsburgh Area (“the Pittsburgh Area” or “the Area”) in Allegheny County, formerly designated as a CO nonattainment area. The maintenance plan ensures maintenance of the CO national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) in the Pittsburgh Area for a second 10-year period after redesignation of the Area from nonattainment to attainment, through year 2022. EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06352 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0002: FRL-9908-38-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On December 14, 2012, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the Idaho portion (hereafter referred to as “Franklin County”) of the cross border Logan, Utah-Idaho fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (Logan UT-ID). The EPA is finalizing a limited approval of PM 2.5 control measures contained in the December 2012 submittal because incorporation of these measures strengthen the Idaho SIP and reduce sources of PM 2.5 emissions in Franklin County that contribute to violations of the 2006 PM 2.5 standard in the Logan UT-ID nonattainment area. We will address the remainder of the December 2012 SIP submission revision in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06053 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0663 FRL-9908-09-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving in part and disapproving in part State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Nevada pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by the EPA, and that EPA act on such SIPs. Nevada has met most of the applicable requirements. Where EPA is disapproving, in part, Nevada's SIP revisions, most of the deficiencies have already been addressed by a federal implementation plan (FIP). For one remaining deficiency, this final rule sets a two-year deadline for EPA to promulgate a FIP, unless EPA approves an adequate SIP revision prior to that time. EPA remains committed to working with Nevada's environmental agencies to develop such a SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05903 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0415 FRL 9908-16-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective May 19, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 18, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request by Indiana to revise the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for the Evansville/Southwestern Indiana Area to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Indiana submitted the SIP revision request for the Evansville Area on July 2, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05669 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0657 FRL-9907-00-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 19, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 18, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Payson portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on January 23, 2012. This revision consists of the second ten-year maintenance plan for the Payson air quality planning area for the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM 10 ). EPA is approving this plan based on the conclusion that the plan adequately provides for continued maintenance of the PM 10 NAAQS in the Payson area through 2022. EPA is taking this action pursuant to those provisions of the CAA that obligate the Agency to take action on submittals of revisions to SIPs. The effect of this action is to make the State's continuing commitments with respect to maintenance of the PM 10 NAAQS in the Payson area federally enforceable for another ten years.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05808 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0510 FRL-9908-04-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05821 RIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective May 19, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 17, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) which were submitted to EPA on July 12, 2012. This submission revises two heavy duty diesel vehicle idling rules that are applicable in Kansas City and St. Louis. This revision provides clarity to the rules in the applicability section by listing owners and operators of passenger load/unload locations where commercial, public and institutional heavy-duty vehicles load or unload passengers. The affected parties were unintentionally omitted from the applicability section of the rule even though they are required to comply with the rule in the general provisions section. These revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of these SIP revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05807 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0498 FRL-9908-05-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 17, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of West Virginia's requests to redesignate to attainment the West Virginia portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV nonattainment area (hereafter “the Steubenville-Weirton Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also approving as a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the West Virginia portion of the Area. West Virginia's maintenance plans include insignificance findings for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions to the West Virginia portion of the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards, which EPA agrees with and is approving for transportation conformity purposes. In addition, EPA is approving the 2008 emissions inventory for the West Virginia portion of the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA has taken a separate rulemaking action to approve the redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton Area for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05100 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0439 FRL-9907-55-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) that control emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) in Texas. The revisions were submitted to the EPA by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on October 31, 2013 and address the maintenance and removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment at GDFs. The EPA is also approving related revisions to the Stage II SIP narrative that pertain to the maintenance and removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment and demonstrate that the absence of Stage II equipment in the Beaumont-Port Arthur (BPA), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston-Galveston Brazoria (HGB) areas, and in El Paso County would not interfere with attainment of the national ambient air quality standards, reasonable further progress or any other requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). The EPA is approving these revisions pursuant to sections 110 and 202 of the Act and consistent with the EPA's guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05685 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0724 FRL-9907-79-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective May 16, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 16, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52, 62, and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP), the 40 CFR part 62 state plans (111(d)), and the 40 CFR part 70 operating permits program, which were received on August 25, 2011, May 8, 2012, and February 11, 2013, respectively. The revisions submitted by the state move definitions currently in individual rules into one rule and eliminates the risk of the same term being defined differently for different rules. This action provides more clarity for the regulated public. These revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of these rule revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05512 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0118 FRL-9907-77-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective May 13, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 14, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Iowa. These revisions will amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rule, Chapter 33, “Special Regulations and Construction Permit Requirements for Major Stationary Sources—Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality.” This rule amendment makes the state regulation consistent with the Federal regulation for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) PSD program. This revision will amend source obligation provisions as they apply to recordkeeping and will provide a mechanism to allow industry to request rescission of a PSD permit, both of which match the Federal regulations. This action is also consistent with the state's request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05527 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0599 FRL-9906-92-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 13, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 14, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning emissions inventories for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the San Francisco Bay Area and Chico PM 2.5 nonattainment areas. We are approving these emissions inventories under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05387 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0683 FRL-9905-26-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on April 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District and El Dorado County Air Quality Management District portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The South Coast action was proposed in the Federal Register on September 13, 2013 and concerns carbon monoxide emissions from cement kilns. The El Dorado County action was proposed in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 and concerns the District's demonstration that its rules met reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements under the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). We are approving these documents under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05229 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0806 FRL-9905-18-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 12, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 14, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from graphic arts operations and from surface preparation and cleaning operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05227 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0687 FRL-9907-14-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on April 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State implementation plan revision submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the 2008 lead national ambient air quality standard in the Los Angeles County nonattainment area. The submitted SIP revision is the Final 2012 Lead State Implementation Plan—Los Angeles County. Specifically, EPA is approving the emissions inventory, attainment demonstration, the reasonably available control measures/reasonably available control technology demonstration, reasonable further progress demonstration, and contingency measures as meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA's implementing regulations for the lead NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05106 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0778 FRL-9907-56-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing disapproval of revisions to the Clark County portion of the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action concerns affirmative defense provisions applicable to violations related to excess emissions from sources during equipment startup, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) events. Under authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), this action identifies deficiencies with these provisions preventing EPA's approval of them as SIP revisions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04948 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0661 A-1-FRL-9906-76-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This SIP revision establishes carbon monoxide (CO) limited maintenance plans for the City of Manchester, New Hampshire and the City of Nashua, New Hampshire. As part of its limited maintenance plan, New Hampshire will continue year-round CO monitoring at the Londonderry Moose Hill station in Londonderry, New Hampshire with triggers to reestablish CO monitoring sites in Manchester and Nashua if elevated CO levels are recorded in Londonderry. Future carbon monoxide transportation conformity evaluations for Manchester and Nashua will, for the length of their limited maintenance plans, be considered to satisfy the regional emissions analysis and “budget test” requirements. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05009 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0834 FRL-9907-57-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective April 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Pagosa Springs area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ). The State adopted the revised maintenance plan on November 19, 2009. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. EPA is taking final action approving the revised maintenance plan with the exception of one aspect of the plan's contingency measures. EPA's approval includes the revised maintenance plan's 2021 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget (MVEB) for PM 10 . In taking final action to approve the revised maintenance plan, we are taking final action to exclude from use in determining whether or not Pagosa Springs continues to attain the 24-hour PM 10 NAAQS, exceedances of the 24-hour PM 10 NAAQS that were recorded at the Pagosa Springs PM 10 monitor on March 22, 2009, April 3, 2009, April 5, 2010, April 28, 2010, April 29, 2010, May 11, 2010, and May 22, 2010 because the exceedances meet the criteria for exceptional events caused by high wind natural events. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03854 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0227 FRL-9906-93-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective April 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve revisions to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to EPA on June 20, 2013, which address revised Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for Units 3 and 4 of the American Electric Power/Public Service Company of Oklahoma (AEP/PSO) Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The revisions also address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) concerning non-interference with programs to protect visibility in other states.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03857 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0227 FRL-9906-81-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective April 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to amend a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Oklahoma that became effective on January 27, 2012, as it applies to Units 3 and 4 of the Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma, which is operated by the American Electric Power/Public Service Company of Oklahoma (AEP/PSO). We are removing the FIP requirements for AEP/PSO because, in a separate action being published in today's Federal Register , we are taking final action to approve revisions to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to EPA on June 20, 2013, which address revised Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for Units 3 and 4 of AEP/PSO's Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The revisions (collectively, the “Oklahoma SIP revisions”) also address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) concerning non-interference with programs to protect visibility in other states.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04779 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0698 FRL-9907-32-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Missouri which revises the written reporting requirements for maintenance, start-up, or shutdown activities; updates the information a source operator must provide to the department when a notice of excess emissions is received; and corrects references in the reporting and record keeping section.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04615 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0628: FRL-9907-38-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving changes to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) dated November 20, 2013. This SIP revision updates ambient air quality standards for carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04323 RIN EPA-R08-0AR-2011-0562 FRL-9905-67-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado on May 11, 2012. The May 11, 2012 submittal addresses updates to Regulation Number 10 “Criteria for Analysis of Conformity” of the Colorado SIP including revisions to transportation conformity requirements, transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, and enforceability of certain transportation related control and mitigation measures. The submittal also removes certain provisions from the SIP so that federal rules will govern conformity of general federal actions. EPA is approving the submission in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04324 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0734, FRL-9907-02-Region-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone concerning the control of volatile organic compounds. The SIP revision consists of amendments to Part 228, “Surface Coating Processes, Commercial and Industrial Adhesives, Sealants and Primers.” The intended effect of this action is to approve control techniques, required by the Clean Air Act, which will result in emission reductions that will help attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04452 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0421 FRL-9907-22-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 2, 2014, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by April 2, 2014. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The State of Alaska (the State) submitted two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Anchorage Transportation Control Program, Anchorage Carbon Monoxide (CO) Maintenance Plan. On September 20, 2011, the State submitted a SIP revision (2011 Submittal) that updated Anchorage's CO motor vehicle emissions budget (MVEB) in the Anchorage CO maintenance area using the EPA's Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model. On April 22, 2013, the State submitted a SIP revision (2013 Submittal) to satisfy the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) requirement for a second 10-year maintenance plan for the Anchorage CO maintenance area in the form of a limited maintenance plan (LMP). This LMP addresses maintenance of the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for a second 10-year period, beyond redesignation of the area to attainment, through 2024. The EPA is taking direct final action to approve both the 2013 Submittal and portions of the 2011 Submittal that are not superseded by the 2013 Submittal. The EPA is approving these SIP revisions because the State has demonstrated that they are consistent with the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04441 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0418, FRL-9907-30-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving the May 9, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Idaho to revise the SIP to update the incorporation by reference of Federal air quality regulations into the SIP and make minor edits and clarifications. The EPA is granting limited approval, as SIP strengthening, to a portion of the submittal that incorporates by reference updates to the Federal nonattainment new source review (nonattainment NSR) requirements that have been recently remanded to the EPA by a court. In addition, the EPA is partially disapproving Idaho's incorporation by reference of two provisions of the Federal prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) permitting rules that have been recently vacated in a separate decision by a court. Finally we are taking no action on Idaho's incorporation by reference of another provision of the Federal PSD permitting rules that has also been the subject of a court action. Upon the effective date of this action, the Idaho SIP will incorporate by reference certain Federal regulations as of July 1, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04336 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0474 FRL-9905-25-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 20, 1999. The September 20, 1999 submittal revised the numbering and format of the Utah Administrative Code (UAC) rules within Utah's SIP. In this action, EPA is acting on those rules from the September 20, 1999 submittal that still require EPA action. Specifically, EPA is approving R307-110-16, “Section IX, Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part G, Fluoride,” and disapproving R307-110-29, “Section XXI, Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program.” In conjunction with our disapproval of R307-110-29, we are also disapproving the Utah Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program, which Utah submitted as a revision to the SIP on February 6, 1996, and which was incorporated by reference in R307-110-29 as part of the September 20, 1999 submittal. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04168 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0645 FRL-9907-08-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective April 28, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 31, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Wisconsin on August 1, 2013, for the purpose of establishing transportation conformity “Conformity” criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, and enforceability of certain transportation related control and mitigation measures. This revision replaces Wisconsin's Conformity SIP that was approved on August 27, 1996.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03640 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2011-0927 FRL-9906-67-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on March 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) on August 25, 2011. The revisions pertaining to Virginia's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program are being fully approved. EPA is granting limited approval to the revisions pertaining to Virginia's nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) program. In both cases, the revisions incorporate preconstruction permitting regulations for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) into the Virginia SIP. In addition, EPA is approving these revisions and portions of other related submissions for the purpose of determining that Virginia has met its statutory obligations with respect to the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) which relate to Virginia's PSD permitting program and are necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 8-hour ozone and PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS, and the 2008 lead NAAQS. EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the CAA. A previous PSD program approval of Virginia's Chapter 80, Article 8 regulations was provided to the Commonwealth as a “limited approval” for reasons that do not impact the approval of the August 25, 2011 submission. A correction related to that prior limited approved is also included in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03170 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0414, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0424, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0425, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0432 FRL-9906-50-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective April 28, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 27, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving requests by Indiana to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for Allen, Greene, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Vigo Counties to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Indiana submitted the SIP revision requests for Allen, Vigo, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties on July 2, 2013, and submitted the SIP revision request for Greene County on July 8, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03329 RIN EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0032 FRL-9906-80-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This action is effective on February 25, 2014. Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), an agency rulemaking may take effect before 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register if the agency has good cause to specify an earlier effective date. This action concerns SIP submissions that were due by June 30, 2012. In addition, this action simply starts a “clock” that will not result in sanctions for 18 months, and which Pennsylvania may avoid by submitting complete SIPs to the EPA. The EPA finds these reasons provide good cause for an immediate effective date. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action finding that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not submitted state implementation plans (SIPs) for three nonattainment areas in Berks and Beaver Counties to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for attaining the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Pennsylvania has not yet submitted SIPs for three nonattainment areas—the Lyons and North Reading nonattainment areas in Berks County and the Lower Beaver Valley nonattainment area in Beaver County—that demonstrate how each nonattainment area would attain the 2008 Lead NAAQS as expeditiously as practicable. These plans were due by June 30, 2012. If Pennsylvania has not submitted and the EPA has not approved the required attainment plans for its nonattainment areas by no later than 2 years after the effective date of this finding, the EPA must promulgate a federal implementation plan (FIP) for the affected nonattainment area. In addition, the CAA provides for the imposition of sanctions if the state does not submit the required attainment SIP within specific timeframes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03434 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-1055 FRL-9906-65-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on April 21, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by March 20, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of New Mexico on November 18, 2010, May 24, 2011 and October 11, 2012 on behalf of the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB). These revisions serve to incorporate recent changes to the Federal Transportation Conformity and General Conformity rules into the state conformity SIP for Bernalillo County. EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03173 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0528 FRL-9906-60-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the revisions to the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on September 20, 1995; April 19, 1996; July 22, 1998; and September 11, 2000. These revisions to the Texas SIP establish the Standard Permit for Installation and/or Modification of Oil and Gas Facilities. EPA is also approving non-substantive revisions to the Texas Standard Permit SIP rules relating to applicability, submitted on February 1, 2006, and March 11, 2011. EPA is taking these actions in accordance with section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03114 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0552, FRL-9903-94-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision packages submitted by the State of Colorado on June 18, 2009 and May 25, 2011. EPA approves the June 18, 2009 submittal revisions, which supersede revisions submitted on June 11, 2008, to Regulation 3, Part A, Section VI.D.1., regarding construction permit processing fees. EPA approves Colorado's May 25, 2011 submittal, which addresses regulation of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) under Colorado's construction permit program. EPA also approves minor editorial changes to Regulation 3, Parts A, B, and D in the May 25, 2011 submittal. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02841 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0833 FRL-9906-35-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the designee of the Governor of Colorado submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Telluride area for the 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), and the SIP was adopted on November 19, 2009. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A, this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is taking final action approving the revised maintenance plan's 2021 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. Also, we are taking final action to exclude exceedances of the PM 10 NAAQS that were recorded at the Telluride PM 10 monitor on April 5, 2010 and April 16, 2013, from use in determining whether or not Telluride continues to attain the PM 10 NAAQS, because they meet the criteria for exceptional events caused by high wind natural events. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02079 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0746 FRL-9902-49-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving changes to Utah's rule R307-107, which pertains to source emissions during breakdowns. Utah's prior version of rule R307-107 had several deficiencies related to the treatment of excess emissions from sources during malfunction events. On April 18, 2011, EPA finalized a rulemaking which found that the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP) was substantially inadequate to attain or maintain the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) or to otherwise comply with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) because it included rule R307-107. Concurrent with this finding, EPA issued a SIP call that required the State to revise its SIP by either removing R307-107 or correcting its deficiencies, and to submit the revised SIP to EPA by November 18, 2012. On August 16, 2012, the State submitted to EPA revisions to R307-107. EPA is approving these revisions because they correct the identified SIP deficiencies concerning the treatment of excess emissions during malfunctions and, therefore, satisfy EPA's April 18, 2011 SIP call. This final approval eliminates all potential clocks for sanctions and for EPA to promulgate a federal implementation plan (FIP) related to the April 18, 2011 SIP call.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02083 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0300 FRL-9903-27-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving revisions to the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) under Utah's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program and other SIP provisions. These revisions were submitted to EPA on April 14, 2011 by the Governor. The GHG-related SIP revisions are designed to align Utah's regulations with the GHG emission thresholds established in EPA's “PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Final Rule,” which EPA issued by notice dated June 3, 2010. In today's action, EPA is approving the GHG (as it relates to the PSD program) revisions because the Agency has determined that this SIP revision, which is already adopted by Utah as a final effective rule, is in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding PSD permitting for GHGs.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02080 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0395 FRL-9904-24-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 15, 2006. The September 15, 2006 revisions contain new, amended and renumbered rules in Utah Administrative Code (UAC) Title R-307 that pertain to the issuance of Utah air quality permits. The September 15, 2006 revisions supersede and entirely replace an October 9, 1998 submittal that initially revised provisions in Utah's air quality permit program, and partially supersede and replace a September 20, 1999 submittal. In this action, we are fully approving the SIP revisions in the September 15, 2006 submittal with the following exceptions: we are disapproving the State's rules R307-401-7 (Public Notice), R307-401-9(b) and portions of (9)(c) (Small Source Exemption), R307-401-12 (Reduction in Air Contaminants), and R307-410-5 (Documentation of Ambient Air Impacts for Hazardous Air Pollutants); we are limitedly approving and limitedly disapproving R307-410-6 (Stack Heights and Dispersion Techniques); and we are not acting on R307-101-2, R307-401-14, R307-401-15, and R307-401-16 for the reasons explained in this action. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01903 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0885 FRL-9906-03-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on April 1, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by March 3, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting direct final approval of revisions submitted by the State of Texas that affect the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning Texas' motor vehicle air pollution rules. Based upon the State's submitted Texas clean fuel fleet (TCFF) program equivalency demonstration that the new Tier 2 and 2007 heavy-duty diesel vehicles and engines meet or exceed the LEV requirement, we are approving the removal of the TCFF program's repealed low emission vehicle (LEV) rules and mobile emission reduction credit (MERC) rules from the Texas SIP. We also are approving the removal of the Transportation Control Measures (TCM) substitution repealed rules from the Texas SIP. We are approving as part of the SIP a new Texas Clean Fleet (TCF) program, with submitted revisions, to incentivize replacement of diesel vehicles and engines with alternatively fueled vehicles and engines, including hybrids.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01900 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0502 FRL-9905-32-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective April 1, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 3, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register , informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision repeals an obsolete Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSP) rule to align the State's air quality standards with the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action makes no substantive changes to the SIP and imposes no new requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02088 RIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01722 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0141 9905-88-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendment. This final rule is effective on January 30, 2014, and is applicable beginning January 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 This document corrects an error in the preamble language of a final rule pertaining to EPA's approval of Delaware's state implementation plan (SIP) revision demonstrating Delaware's attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for the Philadelphia-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware (PA-NJ-DE) nonattainment area (Philadelphia Area) submitted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01317 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0725 FRL-9904-02-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 31, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 3, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from solvent cleaning machines and operations, coating of metal parts and products and polyester resin operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00930 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0026, FRL9905-42-R08 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Wyoming on January 12, 2011, that addresses regional haze. This SIP was submitted to address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “the Act”) and rules that require states to address in specific ways any existing anthropogenic impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the “regional haze program”). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas. EPA is approving several aspects of Wyoming's regional haze SIP that we had proposed to disapprove in our June 10, 2013 proposed rule in light of public comments and newly available information indicating the adequacy of the SIP with respect to those aspects. EPA is also approving some aspects of the State's SIP that we proposed to approve. EPA is promulgating a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address some of the deficiencies identified in our proposed partial disapproval of Wyoming's regional haze SIP issued on June 10, 2013. EPA is taking this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01500 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0173 FRL-9904-91-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective February 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted by the State of Alabama through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), to EPA on November 9, 2012, for the purpose of providing for attainment of the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in the Troy 2008 Lead nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Troy Area” or “Area”). The Troy Area is comprised of a portion of Pike County in Alabama surrounding the Sanders Lead Company (hereafter referred to as “Sanders Lead”). EPA is taking final action to approve Alabama's November 9, 2012 SIP submittal regarding the attainment plan based on Alabama's attainment demonstration for the Troy Area. The attainment plan includes the base year emissions inventory requirements, an analysis of the reasonably available control technology (RACT) and reasonably available control measures (RACM) requirements, reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, modeling demonstration of lead attainment and contingency measures for the Troy Area. This action is being taken in accordance with Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01185 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0765 FRL-9905-66-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective on March 28, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 26, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Kansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. EPA is approving a revision to the Kansas rule entitled “Annual Emissions Fee.” These revisions align the State's reporting requirements with the Federal Air Emissions Reporting Requirements Rule (AERR).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01330 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0562 FRL-9905-70-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on February 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of North Carolina's April 12, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to its approved maintenance plan for the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point 1997 8-hour Ozone Maintenance Area (Triad). Specifically, North Carolina's SIP revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Triad Area would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) were modified to 9.0 psi for four portions (Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Davie Counties) of the “Triad Area” during the high-ozone season. The State has included a technical demonstration with the SIP revision to demonstrate that a less-stringent RVP standard of 9.0 psi in these portions of this area would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the aforementioned portions of the Triad Area from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. In addition, the revised on-road mobile and non-road mobile source emissions modeling associated with the requested modification to the RVP standard utilizes the updated Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) and NONROAD2008 models which are the most current versions of modeling systems available for these sources. EPA has determined that North Carolina's April 12, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the revisions to the modeling and associated technical demonstration associated with the State's request for the removal of the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements, and with respect to the updated on-road mobile, non-road mobile and area source emissions, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Triad Area from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01069 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0675 FRL-9905-62-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01066 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0492 FRL-9905-63-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01283 RIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00751 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0650 FRL-9905-54-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of Indiana's construction permit rule for sources subject to the state operating permit program regulations. These provisions authorize the state to incorporate terms from Federal consent decrees and Federal district court orders into these construction permits. EPA is also approving public notice requirements for these permit actions. These rules will help streamline the process for making Federal consent decree and Federal district court order requirements permanent and Federally enforceable.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00656 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0483 FRL-9905- 9905-21-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective March 17, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 18, 2014, If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions amend the Iowa air quality rules to eliminate state-only emissions testing procedures and adopt Federal methods; to reduce notification time for portable plant relocations, and allow electronic submittals of notifications; to update air quality definitions to be consistent with federal definitions, and to place into rule the specific procedures for conducting emissions testing. EPA is also approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to revise the definition of “EPA Reference Method,” and to adopt by reference the revised Title V Periodic Monitoring Guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00398 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0753 FRL-9905-29-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 17, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by February 13, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for the EDAQMD. We are approving these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00030 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0440 FRL-9905-13-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective February 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the Lead 2010 base year emissions inventory State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on April 11, 2013. The emissions inventory was submitted to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the Bristol 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area (hereafter also referred to as the “Bristol Area” or “Area”). Additionally, EPA is converting conditional approvals to full approvals for Tennessee's 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) NAAQS, 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS and 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS infrastructure SIPs as they relate to adequate provisions prohibiting emissions that interfere with any other State's required measures to prevent significant deterioration of its air quality. EPA conditionally approved these portions of Tennessee's infrastructure SIPs for these NAAQS on March 6, 2013, and March 26, 2013. Tennessee has since met the obligations associated with these conditional approvals, and therefore, EPA is converting the conditional approvals to full approvals.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00047 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0819 FRL-9905-16-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 10, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by February 10, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ozone nonattainment area to recategorize a local environmental speed limit (ESL) control measure as a transportation control measure (TCM). The EPA is approving this SIP revision because it satisfies the requirements of sections 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and EPA's policy and guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30229 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0612 FRL-9904-03-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective on February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) that establish the public participation requirements for air quality permits. EPA finds that these revisions to the Texas SIP comply with the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA) and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. Texas submitted the public participation provisions in four separate revisions to the SIP on July 22, 1998; October 25, 1999; July 2, 2010; and March 11, 2011. EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 and parts C and D of the Clean Air Act (the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31437 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0593 FRL-9905-07-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published on November 21, 2013 (78 FR 69773), is withdrawn effective January 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On November 21, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a direct final rule approving portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Permits for Specific Designated Facilities Program, also referred to as the FutureGen Program. The direct final action was published without prior proposal because EPA anticipated no adverse comments. EPA stated in the direct final rule that if we received relevant, adverse comments by December 23, 2013, EPA would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register . EPA received a letter dated December 19, 2013, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality stating that the March 9, 2006, and July 2, 2010, SIP revisions specific to the FutureGen program have been withdrawn from our consideration as revisions to the Texas SIP. Accordingly, EPA is withdrawing our direct final approval and in a separate rulemaking in today's Federal Register we are also withdrawing the corresponding proposed approval. We find that no further action is necessary on the Texas FutureGen Program March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010 SIP revisions. The State's action also withdraws from EPA's review the FutureGen Program component of the January 22, 2010 Consent Decree between EPA and the BCCA Appeal Group, Texas Association of Business, and Texas Oil and Gas Association. This withdrawal is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Federal Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31557 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0564 FRL-9905-09-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving the State of Florida's August 15, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the State's approved maintenance plans addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Florida's revision provides updated modeling and demonstrates that the Southeast Florida, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville areas would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) was modified to a less stringent standard of 9.0 psi for Broward, Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, Palm Beach and Pinellas Counties (hereafter also referred to as the “Maintenance Plan Areas”) during the high-ozone season. The State included a technical demonstration with the August 15, 2013, SIP revision demonstrating that the less-stringent RVP in these Areas would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS or any other applicable standard. Approval of the State's August 15, 2013, SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the Maintenance Plan Areas from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. EPA has determined that Florida's August 15, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the revised modeling and associated technical demonstration, and with respect to the use of updated models, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Maintenance Plan Areas from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking. Also, on November 29, 2012, Florida requested removal of the existing SIP references to the previously-implemented inspection and maintenance programs in the Maintenance Plan Areas. Based upon a noninterference demonstration provided by the State, EPA previously approved revisions to remove the emission reduction credits associated with this program from the SIP. Through this action, EPA is now removing the specific SIP references to the defunct inspection and maintenance program based upon the State's earlier demonstration of noninterference.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31560 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0202 FRL-9905-05-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions of the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Texas on July 31, 2002; September 4, 2002; and March 1, 2004. These revisions require that all grandfathered facilities obtain specific permits which include emission control methods to achieve mandated emission reductions, as required, or shutdown; and require that emissions from dockside vessels which result from operations at grandfathered land-based facilities be included in specific permits. The revisions also outline additional permitting procedures for certain grandfathered pipeline equipment located in an ozone nonattainment area. EPA is approving the revisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), and EPA's regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31566 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0767 FRL-9905-03-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to EPA in a letter dated May 4, 2012. The purpose of the SIP revision is to amend Missouri's regulation for the control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and meet the requirement to adopt reasonably available control technology (RACT) for sources covered by EPA's Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) for Industrial Cleaning Solvents. We are taking final action to approve this revision because it satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) with respect to RACT for the Missouri portion of the St. Louis Metropolitan 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30861 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0668 FRL-9902-71-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 4, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by February 3, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from architectural coatings, liquefied petroleum gas transfer, and ignition of barbecue charcoal. We are approving three local rules and rescinding one local rule that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31250 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0563 FRL-9904-89-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving the State of North Carolina's March 27, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the State's approved Maintenance Plan for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill 1997 8-hour Ozone Maintenance Area (Triangle Area). Specifically, North Carolina's revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Triangle Area would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) were modified to 9.0 psi for three portions (Wake and Durham Counties, and a portion of Granville County) of the Triangle Area during the high-ozone season. The State included a technical demonstration with the revision to demonstrate that the less-stringent RVP standard of 9.0 psi in these areas would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the aforementioned portions of the Triangle Area from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. In addition, EPA is also approving changes to the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used in the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan for the Triangle Area. EPA has determined that North Carolina's March 27, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the modeling changes and associated technical demonstration, and with respect to the updated MVEBs, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Triangle Area from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30876 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0333 FRL-9904-72-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Texas on April 1, 2010, and revised on May 6, 2013, containing a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, RFP contingency measures demonstration, motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs), and a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) offset analysis for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) 1997 8-hour ozone severe nonattainment area. EPA is approving SIP revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30870 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2011-0854 FRL-9904-50-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective on February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 As a revision to the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the 2002 base year emissions inventory for the Liberty- Clairton nonattainment area for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) (hereafter “the Liberty-Clairton Area” or “the Area”). EPA is also approving revisions to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) regulations, which were submitted by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). These regulatory revisions included the following amendments to ACHD regulations, which became effective on May 24, 2010: The addition of the levels of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, and the related references to the list of standards and the addition of the definition of “PM 2.5 ”. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31247 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0387 FRL-9904-96-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the following required State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Texas for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (HGB area): the attainment demonstration for the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the reasonably available control measures (RACM) demonstration for the NAAQS, the contingency measures plan in the event of failure to attain the NAAQS by the applicable attainment date, and a Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget (MVEB) for 2018, which is the attainment year for the area. EPA is also approving revisions to the air pollution control measures and General Air Quality Definitions in the Texas SIP. The revisions to the air pollution control measures include revisions to the Mass Emissions Cap and Trade (MECT) program for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), revisions to the highly reactive volatile organic compound (HRVOC) emissions cap and trade (HECT) program, Voluntary Mobile Emissions Program (VMEP) measures, and Transportation Control Measures (TCMs). EPA is taking these actions in accordance with section 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30885 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0965 FRL-9904-71-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On December 10, 2009, Indiana submitted a request for a revision to its sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) state implementation plan (SIP) for the ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor LLC (ArcelorMittal) facility in Porter County, Indiana. This revision would remove the SO 2 emission limit for the blast furnace gas flare at the facility. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to disapprove this requested revision on March 20, 2013. The EPA is addressing comments and finalizing the disapproval action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30543 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0453 FRL-9904-35-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to revise its volatile organic compound state implementation plan (SIP) for industrial solvent cleaning rule for manufacturers of coatings, inks, adhesives, and resins. These revisions are approvable because they are consistent with EPA's Industrial Solvent Cleaning Control Technique Guidelines document and therefore satisfy the reasonable available control technology requirements of the Clean Air Act. EPA proposed to approve these revisions on September 10, 2013, and did not receive any comments.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30714 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9904-49-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on February 24, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by January 27, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Lancaster County (hereafter referred to as the “Lancaster Maintenance Area”). EPA's approval of the updated MVEBs makes them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point source inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30542 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0629 FRL-9904-43-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on February 24, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by January 27, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 12, 2013, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR). This submission consists of memorandum of agreements (MOAs) establishing transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, conflict resolution, public participation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. This action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the Federal, state and local levels. This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30735 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0117 A-1-FRL-9904-45-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the ozone attainment demonstration submitted by Connecticut to meet Clean Air Act requirements for attaining the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard. EPA is approving Connecticut's demonstration of attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone standard as it relates to the Greater Connecticut 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area. EPA is also approving the reasonably available control measures (RACM) analysis for this same area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30336 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0988 FRL-9904-36-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 23, 2014. Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is taking final action to approve state implementation plan (SIP) submissions made by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) intended to meet the state board requirements under section 128 of the CAA. The proposed rule associated with this final action was published on August 19, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29803 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0141 FRL-9904-14-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware. The SIP revision (also referred to herein as “the attainment plan”) demonstrates Delaware's attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) (the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS) for the Philadelphia-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware (PA-NJ-DE) nonattainment area (Philadelphia Area). The SIP revision includes Delaware's attainment demonstration for the Philadelphia Area and motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used for transportation conformity purposes for New Castle County, Delaware. The attainment plan also includes an analysis of reasonably available control measures (RACM) and reasonably available control technology (RACT), a base year emissions inventory, and contingency measures. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29555 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0566 FRL-9904-11-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions to the State of Michigan's Clean Air Act New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP), including the Part 1 general provisions rules and the Part 19 rules for major sources in nonattainment areas. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted the revisions to address, among other things, the Federal NSR reform rules. EPA is also removing Michigan rule 336.1220 from the Michigan SIP. This rule is being replaced by applicable language found in Michigan's Part 19 NSR rules. MDEQ submitted these revisions to EPA on March 24, 2009.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29588 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0603 FRL-9904-12-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conditionally approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The SIP revisions consist of a demonstration that Philadelphia County is meeting the requirements of reasonably available control technology (RACT) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) under the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA's conditional approval of Philadelphia County's 1997 8-hour ozone RACT demonstration is based on Philadelphia County's commitment to submit additional SIP revisions addressing source-specific RACT controls for major sources of VOC and NO X in the County. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29448 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0060 FRL-9903-98-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective January 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving portions of one revision to the New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to EPA on January 8, 2013. The January 8, 2013, submittal adopted revisions to the New Mexico Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) plantwide applicability limit (PAL) permitting provisions to enable the NMED to issue PALs to greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sources. EPA is approving the January 8, 2013, SIP revision to the New Mexico PSD permitting program as consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting. EPA is taking no action on the portion of the January 8, 2013, SIP revision that relates to the provisions of EPA's July 20, 2011, GHG Biomass Deferral Rule. EPA is taking this final action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). EPA is not approving these rules within the exterior boundaries of a reservation or other areas within any Tribal Nation's jurisdiction.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29195 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0419 FRL-9900-70-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This action is effective January 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is revising the format for materials submitted by the State of Oregon that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this format change have all been previously submitted by the State of Oregon and approved by the EPA. This format revision will primarily affect the “Identification of plan” section, as well as the format of the SIP materials that will be available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at the EPA Headquarters in Oregon, DC, and the EPA Regional Office. The EPA is also adding a table in the “Identification of plan” section which summarizes the approval actions that the EPA has taken on the non-regulatory and quasi-regulatory portions of the Oregon SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29196 RIN 2060-AR99 EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0605 FRL-9903-84-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective December 9, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 On January 22, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the Court) granted a request from the EPA to vacate and remand to the EPA portions of two Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations, promulgated in 2010 under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA), regarding the Significant Impact Levels (SILs) for particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). The Court further vacated the portions of the PSD regulations establishing a PM 2.5 Significant Monitoring Concentration (SMC). The EPA is amending its regulations to remove the vacated PM 2.5 SILs and SMC provisions from the PSD regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This action is exempt from notice-and-comment rulemaking because it is ministerial in nature. The EPA will initiate a separate rulemaking in the future regarding the PM 2.5 SILs that will address the Court's remand.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28956 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0650 FRL-9903-78-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on February 4, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by January 6, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the State of Maryland State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision addresses the State Boards' requirements for all criteria pollutants of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA is approving this SIP revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28949 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0728, FRL-9903-58-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective January 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Wyoming to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Wyoming provided infrastructure submissions for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS on March 26, 2008 and August 19, 2011, respectively. EPA is also approving revisions to Wyoming's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that incorporate necessary provisions from EPA's 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28244 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0194 FRL-9838-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Maricopa County Area portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on April 19, 2013 and concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from fugitive dust sources. We are approving local statutes that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28655 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0618 FRL-9903-24-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining that the New York County nonattainment area in New York is attaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to a nominal ten micrometers (PM 10 ) based on certified, quality-assured ambient air monitoring data for the years 2010 through 2012. EPA is also determining that New York's obligation to make submissions to meet certain Clean Air Act requirements related to attainment of the NAAQS is not applicable for as long as the New York County nonattainment area continues to attain the NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28654 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0385 FRL-9903-23-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendments. Effective on December 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 1, 2009, EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register approving a Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, submitted through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), related to the State's gasoline vapor recovery program. This correcting amendment corrects errors in the regulatory language in paragraph (c) of EPA's June 1, 2009, final rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28099 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0129 FRL-9903-37-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking final action to redesignate the portion of North Carolina that is within the bi-state Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Area,” “North Carolina portion of the bi-state Charlotte Area,” “North Carolina portion of the Area,” or “Metrolina nonattainment area”) to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), and to approve the maintenance plan for the Area. The State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Air Quality (NC DAQ), submitted the redesignation request and maintenance plan on November 2, 2011. The State supplemented the redesignation request and maintenance plan on March 28, 2013, extending the maintenance plan to the year 2025 and updating the sub-area motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the years 2013 and 2025 for the North Carolina portion of the Area. EPA's approval of NC DAQ's redesignation request is based on the determination that North Carolina has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA finalized action to redesignate the South Carolina portion of the Area, including approval of South Carolina's maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28105 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0986 FRL-9903-32-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on April 4, 2012, from the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to redesignate the Atlanta, Georgia, ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Atlanta Area,” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Atlanta Area consists of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton Counties in their entireties. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Georgia has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Additionally, EPA is approving, as a revision to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) a maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for the Atlanta Area, including new 2024 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). In this final notice, EPA also responds to comments received on EPA's February 4, 2013, proposed rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28377 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0455 FRL-9903-17-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective December 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on December 13, 2012. EPA proposed action on this revision on August 16, 2013, and received no adverse comments. The SIP submittal revises the definition of “Modification” in Knox County Air Quality Management Regulation Section 13 Definitions. TDEC considers Knox County's SIP revision to be as or more stringent than the Tennessee SIP requirements. EPA is approving the Knox County SIP revision because the State has demonstrated that it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28533 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0113 A-1-FRL-9903-21-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective January 28, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 30, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This revision establishes transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. In addition, the revision relies on the Federal rule for General Conformity. The intended effect of this action is to approve State criteria and procedures to govern conformity determinations. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28241 RIN FRL-9903-40-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of availability. Effective November 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Section 110(h) of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (the “Act”), requires EPA by November 15, 1995, and every three years thereafter, to assemble the requirements of the federally-enforceable State Implementation Plans (SIPs) in each State and to publish notice in the Federal Register of the availability of such documents. This notice of availability fulfills the three-year requirement of making these SIP compilations for each State available to the public.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27709 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0501 FRL-9902-26-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final rule. This rule is effective January 27, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 26, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) on July 3, 2013, to revise the Illinois state implementation plan (SIP). The submission amends the Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) by updating the definition of “Volatile organic material (VOM) or Volatile organic compound (VOC)” to add trans-1,3,3,3-tetra-flouropropene (HFO-1234ze) to the list of compounds excluded from the definition of VOM or VOC. This revision is based on EPA's 2012 rulemaking which added HFO-1234ze to the list of chemical compounds that are excluded from the Federal definition of VOC because of their negligible contribution to the formation of tropospheric ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28002 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0585 FRL-9903-14-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective January 21, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by December 23, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving two revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Missouri that were submitted on September 5, 2012. The revision to the Missouri rule “Restriction of Emission of Sulfur Compounds” removes redundant sulfur dioxide standards and outdated compliance dates. Due to these revisions, several within-rule references are amended. Revisions to the Missouri rule “Emissions Banking and Trading” removes all definitions, as they are now included in the general definitions rule. The reference to the state's Ambient Air Quality Standards rule that is included in the definition of National Ambient Air Quality Standards is also removed. The revisions to Missouri's rules do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27997 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0417 FRL 9902-13-R08 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This action is effective on December 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions and additions to the Wyoming State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) to EPA on March 8, 2013. The SIP revision to the Wyoming Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program updates the program to regulate permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we are approving revisions to Wyoming's Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR) Chapter 1, Common Provisions, Section 3, Definitions, and Chapter 6, Permitting Requirements, Section 4, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, and the addition of Chapter 1, Section 7, Greenhouse Gases. EPA is also rescinding the GHG PSD Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Wyoming that was put in place to ensure the availability of a permitting authority for GHG PSD permitting in Wyoming. EPA is taking this final action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27991 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0593 FRL-9903-00-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on January 21, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by December 23, 2013. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 EPA is taking a direct final action to approve portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Permits for Specific Designated Facilities Program, also referred to as the FutureGen Program. EPA has determined that the portions of these SIP revisions specific to the FutureGen Program submitted on March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. This action is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27555 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0846 FRL-9817-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective December 19, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve new rules as submitted by the State of Montana on September 23, 2011. Montana adopted these rules on December 2, 2005 and March 23, 2006. These new rules meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's minor new source review (NSR) regulations. In this action, EPA is approving these rules as they are consistent with the CAA. This action is being taken under section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27561 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0672 FRL-9902-03-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective January 21, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 19, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 24, 2011, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) submitted for Clean Air Act (CAA) State Implementation Plan (SIP) approval, revisions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules: 3745-18-01, 3745-18-03 to 3745-18-52, 3745-18-54 to 3745-18-77, 3745-18-79, 3745-18-81 to 3745-18-89, and 3745-18-91 to 3745-18-94. The rule revisions primarily update facility information and remove SO 2 requirements for shutdown facilities throughout the SIP. EPA believes that the revisions improve the clarity of the rule without affecting the stringency and therefore is approving all of the submitted revisions except for specific paragraphs in OAC 3745-18-04.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27443 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0385 FRL-9902-98-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on December 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a change to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Florida. The change removes from the Florida SIP a provision entitled “Synthetic Organic Fiber Production.” EPA has determined that this provision was erroneously incorporated into the SIP. Therefore, EPA is taking final action to remove this rule from the federally-approved Florida SIP because the rule is not related to the attainment and maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27029 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0407 FRL-9902-53-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on January 13, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by December 16, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision removes Virginia's repealed regulation for the National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) program from the Virginia SIP. Virginia repealed its regulation in December 2011, because the NLEV program was superseded by more stringent Federal Tier 2 passenger car and light-duty truck standards, which were promulgated by EPA on February 10, 2000. The Federal Tier 2 vehicle standards, which were implemented on a phased-in basis between model years 2004 and 2006, marked the expiration of the NLEV program, per the framework established by the NLEV program at its inception. Therefore, EPA is approving this revision to remove Virginia's repealed NLEV regulation from the Virginia SIP, in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27142 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0997 FRL-9901- 38-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective January 13, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 16, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On November 15, 2010, Ohio EPA submitted to EPA revisions to Ohio OAC 3745-14. EPA is approving these revisions under the Clean Air Act, which allows for Ohio's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NO X Ozone Season Trading Program rules to supersede Ohio's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) State Implementation Plan (SIP) Call Budget Trading Program rules, but leave other requirements of the NO X SIP Call in place for units not covered by CAIR.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27019 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0228 FRL-9902-58-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective January 13, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by December 13, 2013 . If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Mississippi Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ) on May 31, 2013. This submission adopts a memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishing transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. This action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the Federal, state and local levels. This final action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26863 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0582 FRL- 9902-65-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; Correcting Amendment. This action is effective November 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 18, 2013, EPA published a final rule approving certain infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for Tennessee's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the 2008 Lead national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. Further, in the June 18, 2013, final rule, EPA explained that the Agency was not taking action on the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) elements of Tennessee's infrastructure SIP, and that action on those infrastructure elements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS would occur in a subsequent action. This action corrects a typographical error in the regulatory language in paragraph (c) of EPA's June 18, 2013, final rule related to the status of EPA's action on these PSD elements for Tennessee's 2008 Lead NAAQS infrastructure SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26642 RIN EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0671 FRL-9902-55-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 8, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 In this action, the EPA is determining that 60 days is insufficient time to complete the technical and other analyses and public notice-and-comment process required for our review of a petition submitted by the Town of Eliot, Maine pursuant to section 126 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The petition requests that the EPA make a finding that Schiller Station in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is emitting or would emit air pollutants that contribute significantly to nonattainment and interfere with maintenance of the 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Under the section 307(d)(10) of CAA, the EPA is authorized to grant a time extension for responding to the petition if the EPA determines that the extension is necessary to afford the public, and the agency, adequate opportunity to carry out the purposes of section 307(d)'s notice-and-comment rulemaking requirements. By this action, the EPA is making that determination. The EPA is therefore extending the deadline for acting on the petition to no later than May 8, 2014.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25385 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0597 FRL-9902-00-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective November 7, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking several actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting the Columbus area and the state of Ohio for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is determining that the Columbus, Ohio area (Columbus area) is attaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard based on quality assured, state-certified monitoring data for all PM 2.5 monitoring sites in this area during the period of 2007-2012. EPA is granting a request from the state of Ohio for the redesignation of the Columbus area to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision of the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard in the Columbus area through 2023, the state's 2015 and 2022 Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Columbus area (which EPA is also finding to be adequate for transportation conformity determinations), and 2005 NO X , Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), and primary PM 2.5 and 2007 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and ammonia emission inventories for the Columbus area. The Columbus area includes Coshocton (Franklin Township only), Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Franklin Counties.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26494 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0335 FRL-9902-50-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published on September 10, 2013 (78 FR 55221), is withdrawn as of November 6, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On September 10, 2013, EPA published a direct final rule approving portions of three revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. The direct final action was published without prior proposal because EPA anticipated no adverse comments. EPA stated in the direct final rule that if we received relevant, adverse comments by October 10, 2013, EPA would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register . EPA subsequently received timely adverse comments on the direct final rule. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final approval and will proceed to respond to all relevant, adverse comments in a subsequent action based on the parallel proposal published on September 10, 2013. As stated in the parallel proposal, EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26358 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0779 FRL-9902-33-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective January 6, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 5, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On April 19, 2013, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), submitted a request to EPA to make a determination under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that the Bellefontaine nonattainment area has attained the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard). In this action, EPA is determining that the Bellefontaine nonattainment area (hereafter also referred to as the “Bellefontaine area” or “area”) has attained the 2008 Pb NAAQS. This determination of attainment is based upon complete, quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2010-2012 design period showing that the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 Pb NAAQS. Additionally, as a result of this determination, EPA is suspending the requirements for the area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines for as long as the area continues to attain the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26134 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0891 FRL-9900-17-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on December 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on November 12, 2012, concerning the state's Stage II vapor recovery (Stage II) program in southeast Wisconsin. The revision removes Stage II requirements as a component of the Wisconsin ozone SIP. The submittal also includes a demonstration under section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) that addresses emissions impacts associated with the removal of the program.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25780 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0147 FRL-9902-19-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on December 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on October 21, 2009, to address the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan requirements for the Atlanta, Georgia 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Atlanta Area” or “the Area”). The Atlanta Area is comprised of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton Counties in Georgia. EPA is also finding adequate the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEB) for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) that were included in Georgia's RFP plan. Further, EPA is approving these MVEB. EPA is also responding to comments received on the Agency's May 29, 2013, direct final rulemaking to approve the RFP plan requirements for the Atlanta Area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25985 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0692 FRL-9902-25-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective December 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve in part, and disapprove in part, the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on October 31, 2011, to demonstrate that the State meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. FDEP certified that the Florida SIP contains provisions that ensure the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS are implemented, enforced, and maintained in Florida (hereafter referred to as “infrastructure submission”). EPA is now taking two related actions on FDEP's infrastructure submission for Florida. First, EPA is taking final action to approve that Florida's infrastructure submission addresses all required infrastructure elements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS with the exception of the portion of the submission related to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements, and the portion of the submission that purports to meet the requirement that the SIP include provisions prohibiting any source or other type of emissions activity in one state from interfering with measures to protect visibility in another state. Second, EPA is taking final action to disapprove in part portions of Florida's infrastructure submission as it relates to PSD requirements regarding the regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25182 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0384 FRL-9901-77-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on November 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by California to address Clean Air Act (CAA) contingency measure requirements for the 1997 annual and 24-hour national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin (South Coast). Approval of this SIP revision terminates the sanctions clocks and a federal implementation plan (FIP) clock that were triggered by EPA's partial disapproval of a related SIP submission on November 5, 2011.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25025 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0392 FRL-9901-83-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware. The SIP revision addresses the infrastructure elements of the Clean Air Act (CAA), necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is approving this SIP revision in accordance with the requirements of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25043 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0594 FRL-9901-80-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on December 24, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by November 25, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions add ambient air quality standards and associated reference conditions for Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) that are consistent with the 2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM 2.5 . EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25040 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0769 FRL-9901-81-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is making two separate and independent determinations regarding the Liberty-Clairton, Pennsylvania 1997 annual fine particulate (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (the Liberty-Clairton Area). First, EPA is determining that the Liberty-Clairton Area attained the 1997 PM 2.5 annual national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by the applicable attainment date, December 31, 2011. This determination is based on quality assured and certified ambient air quality date for the 2009-2011 monitoring period. Second, EPA is determining that the Liberty-Clairton Area has continued to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS, based on quality-assured and certified ambient air quality data for the 2010-2012 monitoring period. The latter “clean data determination” suspends the requirement for the Liberty-Clairton Area to submit an attainment demonstration, reasonably available control measures (RACM), reasonable further progress (RFP), and contingency measures related to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS for so long as the area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. These determinations do not constitute a redesignation to attainment. The Liberty-Clairton Area will remain designated nonattainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Liberty-Clairton Area meets the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for redesignation to attainment, including an approved maintenance plan. These actions are being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24889 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0727, FRL-9901-92-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Utah to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Utah provided infrastructure SIP submissions on April 17, 2008 for the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS and September 21, 2010 for the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is approving portions of SIP revisions submitted by the State of Utah on March 14, 2012. This submission revises Utah's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the required elements of the 2008 PM 2.5 New Source Review (NSR) Implementation Rule and the 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24864 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0410 FRL 9901-65-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective December 24, 2013, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by November 25, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52, 62, and 70 EPA is approving, through direct final rulemaking, revisions to the State of Iowa's State Implementation Plan (SIP), Title V program, and Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d) plan. The purpose of these revisions is to make general updates to existing state air quality rules, approve an exemption from constructing permitting for engines used in periodic pipeline testing, approve changes to state rules regarding regional haze requirements, and to approve adoption of Federal regulations including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 2008 Ozone, 2008 Lead, and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide. EPA is approving the SIP provisions pursuant to section 110 of the CAA. EPA is also taking direct final action to approve a Hospital Medical Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) section 111(d) negative declaration from the State of Iowa which certifies that HMIWIs, subject to the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the CAA, do not exist in the State; and approving the rescission of its section 111(d)/129 plan and emission guidelines for HMIWI units. EPA is approving these actions pursuant to section 111 of the CAA. EPA is also approving two minor administrative changes to the Title V program, pursuant to section 500 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24847 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2011-0148 A-1-FRL-9901-71-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 23, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 25, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve certain revisions to the Rhode Island State Implementation Plan (SIP) primarily relating to regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) under Rhode Island's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) preconstruction permitting program. EPA is also taking direct final action to approve the State's definition of “PM 2.5 ” (fine particulate matter) specific to permitting. Certain of the State's revisions consist of definitions that also relate more broadly to the State's PSD and nonattainment new source review (NSR) preconstruction permitting requirements, i.e., to stationary sources that also emit regulated new source review pollutants other than GHGs. EPA is also taking direct final action to conditionally approve those definitions as they relate to the non-GHG pollutants, for the reasons described in more detail later in this notice. All of the revisions in question were submitted by Rhode Island, through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) Office of Air Resources, on January 18, 2011. They are primarily intended to align Rhode Island's regulations with EPA's “Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule.” Finally, EPA is not taking action on certain other SIP revisions contained in RI DEM's January 18, 2011 submittal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24706 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0136, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0215, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0344, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0378 FRL-9901-61-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 23, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 25, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is approving requests by Ohio to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for the Dayton-Springfield area, the Toledo area, and the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Steubenville-Weirton, West Virginia-Ohio areas, to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. The Dayton-Springfield area consists of Clark, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties. The Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, West Virginia-Ohio area consists of Jefferson County, Ohio. The Toledo area consists of Lucas and Wood Counties. The Ohio portion of the Parkersburg-Marietta, West Virginia-Ohio area consists of Washington County. Ohio submitted the SIP revision requests on the following dates: Dayton-Springfield on February 11, 2013; Steubenville-Weirton on March 15, 2013; Toledo on April 18, 2013; Parkersburg-Marietta on April 26, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24703 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0548, FRL-9901-76-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is taking final action to approve a revision to the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Idaho on September 16, 2013, for approval into the Idaho SIP for purposes of meeting the state board requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA is also approving the September 16, 2013, revision as meeting the corresponding state board infrastructure requirements of the CAA for the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). On August 1, 2013, the EPA proposed to approve the July 16, 2013, draft of this revision submitted for parallel processing. Because the final SIP revision submitted by Idaho to the EPA on September 16, 2013 is consistent with the July 16, 2013, submittal, the Idaho SIP will, upon the effective date of this final approval, contain the required provisions regarding board composition and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. The EPA is taking final action to approve this revision because it satisfies the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24118 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0828 FRL-9901-53-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective December 23, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 22, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On September 19, 2011, Indiana submitted changes to its monitoring rules to EPA as a revision to its state implementation plan (SIP). The monitoring rules will be used to determine whether various source categories are in compliance with the applicable emission limits. On September 6, 2013, Indiana made a supplemental submission of a related definition. For the reasons discussed below, EPA is approving these revisions to the monitoring rules in the Indiana SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24125 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0499 FRL-9901-35-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on December 23, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by November 21, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the District of Columbia (hereafter “the District”) pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the NAAQS. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The District made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS and a separate submittal addressing requirements in relation to State Boards. EPA is approving portions of the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead NAAQS and the requirements addressing State Boards for the District in accordance with the requirements of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24282 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0564 FRL-9901-63-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective October 22, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the state of Ohio's request to redesignate the Canton-Massillon nonattainment area (Canton), Stark County, to attainment of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standards) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). On June 26, 2012, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Canton nonattainment area. EPA determined that the Canton area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards, and proposed on August 7, 2013, to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the area. EPA is taking final action today on that proposal. EPA is also taking final action in this rulemaking on several related proposals. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS in the area through 2025. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Ohio's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2025 for the Canton area. EPA is also approving the 2005 and 2008 emissions inventories for primary PM 2.5 , NO X , sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ammonia for the area. EPA, therefore, grants Ohio's request to redesignate the Canton area to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23511 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0088: FRL-9901-34-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of Washington on July 1, 2013, for the Thurston County maintenance area (Thurston County) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). The EPA is also approving both local and state regulatory updates related to this maintenance plan.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23952 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0899 FRL-9901-44-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective October 2, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking several related actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting the Chicago area and the state of Illinois for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is determining that the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, Illinois-Indiana (IL-IN) area is attaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard based on quality assured, state-certified monitoring data for all PM 2.5 monitoring sites in this area from 2007-2012. EPA is granting a request from the state of Illinois to redesignate the Chicago area to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision of the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard in the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN area through 2025. EPA is approving Illinois' comprehensive 2002 Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), ammonia, and primary PM 2.5 emission inventories for the Chicago area. Finally, EPA is approving Illinois' 2008 and 2025 NO X and primary PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Chicago area and finding these MVEBs as adequate for use in transportation conformity determinations. The Chicago area includes: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, Aux Sable and Goose Lake Townships in Grundy County, and Oswego Township in Kendall County. The Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN area also includes Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana, which have been previously redesignated to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23792 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0955 FRL-9901-40-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule; correction. Effective October 1, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 This document contains a correction to the direct final rule, which was published on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The regulations related to removal of over fifty rules in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia because they are unnecessary or obsolete. Errors in the amendatory instruction are identified and corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23394 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0954 and EPA-RO5-OAR-2010-0037 FRL9901-31-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 In this notice of final rulemaking, EPA is disapproving in part the Michigan and Minnesota regional haze State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for failure to mandate best available retrofit technology (BART) for taconite facilities within these states. This final rule supplements a February 6, 2013, action that established Federal emission limits representing BART for these facilities.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23247 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0508 FRL-9900-96-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Antelope Valley portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on July 26, 2013 and concerns standards for continuous emissions monitoring systems and oxides of sulfur (SOx) emissions. We are approving local rules that regulate continuous emissions monitoring systems and standards for gaseous sulfur emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23691 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0368 FRL-9901-41-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requested that the West Virginia portion of the Wheeling, WV-OH fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (“Wheeling Area” or “Area”) be redesignated as attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this rulemaking action, EPA is approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 redesignation request for the West Virginia portion of the Area. EPA is also approving the maintenance plan SIP revision that the State submitted in conjunction with its redesignation request. The maintenance plan provides for continued attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS for 10 years after redesignation of the West Virginia portion of the Area. The maintenance plan includes a comprehensive emissions inventory that EPA is approving in this rulemaking. The maintenance plan also includes an insignificance determination for the onroad motor vehicle contribution of PM 2.5 , nitrogen oxides (NO X ), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) for the West Virginia portion of the Area for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is also approving West Virginia's insignificance determination for transportation conformity. In addition, EPA is also finding that the Area continues to attain the standard. This rulemaking action approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS redesignation request, maintenance plan, comprehensive emissions inventory, and insignificance determination for transportation conformity for the West Virginia portion of the Area is based on EPA's determination that the Area has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23100 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0066 FRL-9901-20-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland. The revision consists of a new regulation pertaining to control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from pleasure craft coating operations. EPA is approving the revision to reduce further VOC emissions from pleasure craft coating operations in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23248 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0958 FRL-9786-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This action is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of Utah on March 22, 2007. The SIP revision is the State of Utah's maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for Salt Lake County and Davis County, along with associated rules: R307-101-2, “Definitions;” R307-110-13, “Section IX, Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part D, Ozone;” R307-320, “Ozone Maintenance Areas and Ogden City: Employer-Based Trip Reduction Program;” R307-325, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: General Requirements;” R307-326, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Control of Hydrocarbon Emissions in Petroleum Refineries;” R307-327, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Petroleum Liquid Storage;” R307-328, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas and Utah and Weber Counties: Gasoline Transfer and Storage;” R307-335, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Degreasing and Solvent Cleaning Operations;” R307-340, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Surface Coating Processes;” R307-341, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Cutback Asphalt;” and R307-342, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Qualification of Contractors and Test Procedures for Vapor Recovery Systems for Gasoline Delivery Tanks.” This action is being taken under sections 107 and 110 of the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23252 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0468 FRL-9900-74-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. These rules will be effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on June 24, 2013 and concerns volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), and particulate matter (PM) emissions from open burning and wood-burning devices. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23380 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0600 FRL-990-30-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to disapprove revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Texas that relate to Emergency Orders. This includes portions of SIP revisions that relate to Emergency Orders that were submitted by Texas on August 31, 1993; December 10, 1998; February 1, 2006; and July 17, 2006. EPA is disapproving these revisions because these regulations do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (the “Act” or “CAA”), EPA regulations, and applicable policy and guidance. EPA is taking this action under section 110 and parts C and D of Title I of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23242 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0596 FRL-9901-09-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is granting, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the State of Ohio's June 1, 2011, request to redesignate the Dayton-Springfield (Dayton) nonattainment area (Clark, Greene, and Montgomery Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is approving the related state implementation plan (SIP) elements including comprehensive emissions inventories, the maintenance plan, and the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs). EPA has determined that the area has attained the standard and proposed to approve Ohio's request on July 26, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23384 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FR-9901-21-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 78 FR 48323 on August 8, 2013, is withdrawn as of September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard SIP for Lancaster County. In the direct final rule published on August 8, 2013, the table with the revised MVEBs contained numerical errors. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing this direct final rule in its entirety. EPA will commence a separate rulemaking action for this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23245 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0877 9901-29-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving the State of California's request to redesignate the Sacramento nonattainment area to attainment for the 24-hour particulate matter of ten microns or less (PM 10 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA is also approving the PM 10 maintenance plan and the associated motor vehicle emissions budgets for use in transportation conformity determinations necessary for the Sacramento area, and the attainment year emissions inventory submitted with the plan.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22973 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0271 FRL-9901-23-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective October 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a source-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to EPA by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) on April 25, 2013, for the purpose of exempting an Enterprise Holdings, Inc., facility from the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) Stage II vapor control requirements. The subject Enterprise Holdings, Inc., facility is currently being constructed at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. EPA's approval of this revision to Kentucky's SIP is based on the December 12, 2006, EPA policy memorandum from Stephen D. Page, entitled “ Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated.” This action is being taken pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23062 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0853 FRL-9832-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. These rules will be effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on April 29, 2013 and concerns volatile organic compound (VOC) from motor vehicle and mobile equipment coating operations and from graphic arts operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (“CAA” or “the Act”).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23096 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0094 FRL-9833-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule and technical amendment. This rule is effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing a limited approval and limited disapproval of two permitting rules submitted by California as a revision to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were proposed in the Federal Register on February 22, 2013 and concern construction and modification of stationary sources of air pollution within each District. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA). Final approval of these rules makes the rules federally enforceable and corrects program deficiencies identified in a previous EPA rulemaking (76 FR 44809, July 27, 2011). EPA is also making a technical amendment to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect this previous rulemaking, which removed an obsolete provision from the California SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22974 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0451 FRL-9901-22Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23095 RIN DE104-1103 FRL-9900-05-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective September 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23098 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0020 FRL- 9901-11-Region1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving the State of Connecticut's June 22, 2012 request to redesignate the Connecticut portion of the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT fine particle (PM 2.5 ) area (i.e., New Haven and Fairfield Counties; herein called the “Southwestern CT Area” or “the Area”) from nonattainment to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards), as well as for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. As part of these approvals, EPA is approving: A State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a 10-year maintenance plan for the Area; a 2007 base-year emissions inventory for the Area; and new motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for the years 2017 and 2025 that are contained in the 10-year PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Area. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22965 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2009-0140 FRL-9901-10-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective October 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve changes to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), Division of Air Quality on September 18, 2009, for the purpose of removing Stage II vapor control requirement contingency measures for new and upgraded gasoline dispensing facilities in the State. The September 18, 2009, SIP revision also addresses several non-Stage II related rule changes. However, action on the other portions for the September 18, 2009, SIP revision is being addressed in a separate rulemaking action. EPA has determined that North Carolina's September 18, 2009, SIP revision regarding the Stage II vapor control requirements is approvable because it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22967 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2009-0810, FRL-9901-04-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective October 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Colorado to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for PM 2.5 on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Colorado provided infrastructure SIP submissions on April 4, 2008 and June 4, 2010 for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS, respectively. In addition, EPA is approving portions of SIP revisions submitted by the State of Colorado on May 11, 2012 and May 13, 2013. The revisions update Regulation 3 of the Air Quality Control Commission permitting requirements for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the required elements of the 2008 PM 2.5 NSR Implementation Rule and the 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22692 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0025 A-1-FRL-9732-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a revision to the Massachusetts State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze for the first planning period from 2008 through 2018. The revision was submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on December 30, 2011, with supplemental final submittals on August 9, 2012 and August 28, 2012. These submittals address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require States to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, manmade impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I Areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the “regional haze program”). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22733 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0475 FRL-9901-06-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on November 18, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 21, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On May 25, 2011, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Aspen area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted by the State on December 16, 2010. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is approving the revised maintenance plan's 2023 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22744 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0465 FRL-9827-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on June 7, 2012, concerning the state's vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in southeast Wisconsin. The revision amends I/M program requirements in the active control measures portion of the ozone SIP to reflect changes that have been implemented at the state level since EPA fully approved the I/M program on August 16, 2001. The submittal also includes a demonstration under section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) addressing lost emission reductions associated with the program changes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22738 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0760: FRL-9901-02-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving a request submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) dated November 28, 2012, to establish motor vehicle emission budgets for the Tacoma-Pierce County fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area to meet transportation conformity requirements. Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), new transportation plans, programs, and projects, such as the construction of new highways, must “conform” to (i.e., be consistent with) the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The CAA requires federal actions in nonattainment and maintenance areas to “conform to” the goals of the SIP. This means that such actions will not cause or contribute to violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), worsen the severity of an existing violation, or delay timely attainment of any NAAQS or any interim milestone. Under the Transportation Conformity Rule, the EPA can approve motor vehicle emission budgets based on the most recent year of clean data if the EPA approves the request in the rulemaking that determines that the area has attained the NAAQS for which the area is designated nonattainment. In September 2012, the EPA finalized an attainment finding for the Tacoma-Pierce County PM 2.5 nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as “Tacoma-Pierce County Area” or “the area”). This finding, also called a clean data determination, was based upon quality-assured, quality-controlled, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that the area had monitored attainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2009-2011 data available in the EPA's Air Quality System. This action updates the previous finding of attainment with more recent 2010-2012 data and approves motor vehicle emission budgets under the Transportation Conformity Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22619 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0511 FRL-9901-01-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective November 18, 2013, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 18, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the state of Missouri on August 12, 2011. This revision will update the state general conformity rule in its entirety to bring in into compliance with the Federal general conformity rule which was updated in the Federal Register on April 5, 2010. General conformity regulations prohibit Federal agencies from taking actions that may cause or contribute to violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This rule applies to non- attainment and maintenance areas of the state. The revision to Missouri's rule does not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22620 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0868 EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0463 FRL-9900-92-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 As Ohio requested, EPA is redesignating the Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, Ohio nonattainment area (Cleveland area) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) because the area meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) submitted these requests to EPA on October 11, 2011, and May 30, 2012, and supplemented them on April 30, 2013. EPA is also taking several related actions. EPA is making a determination that the Cleveland area attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard by its attainment date and that the area continues to attain both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour standards. EPA is approving, as revisions to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plans for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2023 in the area. EPA is approving the comprehensive emissions inventories submitted by Ohio EPA for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), primary PM 2.5 , volatile organic compounds (VOC), and ammonia as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Ohio's NO X and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2022 for the Cleveland area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22623 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0337 and EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0462 FRL-9900-79-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is redesignating under the Clean Air Act (CAA) the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton area (Jefferson County, OH and Brooke and Hancock Counties, WV) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). On April 16, and May 31, 2012, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Steubenville-Weirton Ohio nonattainment area. EPA determined that the Steubenville-Weirton area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, and proposed to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the area on July 11, 2013. EPA's final rulemaking involves several related actions. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS in the area through 2025. EPA is making a finding of insignificance for Ohio's motor vehicle emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and direct PM 2.5 for the Steubenville-Weirton area for transportation conformity purposes. Therefore, as Ohio requested, EPA is redesignating the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton area to attainment for the 1997 PM 2.5 annual and 2006 24-hour standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22478 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0174: FRL-9900-03-Region10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 17, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is taking final action to approve revisions to Washington's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology on February 4, 2005 and August 2, 2006. The submissions contain revisions to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regulations approved by the PSCAA Board in 2003, 2004, and 2005. These revisions relate primarily to control measures for limiting volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. On July 16, 2013, the EPA proposed to approve these revisions into Washington's SIP. The EPA is taking final action to approve these revisions because they satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21987 RIN FRL- EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0708 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on November 12, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 15, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On May 25, 2011, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Fort Collins area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21792 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0386 FRL-9900-71-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 12, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requested that the West Virginia portion of the Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (“Parkersburg-Marietta Area” or “Area”) be redesignated as attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this rulemaking action, EPA is approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 redesignation request for the West Virginia portion of the Area. EPA is also approving the maintenance plan SIP revision that the State submitted in conjunction with its redesignation request. The maintenance plan provides for continued attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS for 10 years after redesignation of the West Virginia portion of the Area. The maintenance plan includes an insignificance determination for the onroad motor vehicle contribution of PM 2.5 , nitrogen oxides (NO X ), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) for the West Virginia portion of the Area for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is also approving West Virginia's insignificance determination for transportation conformity. In addition, EPA is also finding that the Area continues to attain the standard. This rulemaking action approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS redesignation request, maintenance plan, and insignificance determination for transportation conformity for the West Virginia portion of the Area is based on EPA's determination that the Area has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21868 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0335 FRL-9900-82-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on November 12, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by October 10, 2013. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking a direct final action to approve portions of three revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. EPA has determined that these SIP revisions, submitted on December 17, 1999, October 4, 2001 and August 11, 2003, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21877 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0800 FRL-9900-69-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 10, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to determine that the Chico nonattainment area in Butte County, California has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). This determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that this area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. Based on the above determination, the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines are suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21618 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0028 A-1-FRL-9797-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Massachusetts. These SIP revisions consist of a demonstration that Massachusetts meets the requirements of reasonably available control technology (RACT) for oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) set forth by the Clean Air Act with respect to the 1997 8-hour ozone standard. Additionally, we are approving updates to two existing regulations limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21474 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0198 A-1-FRL-9900-63-Region1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut. These revisions approve NO X Emission Trading Orders (trading orders) allowing facilities to create and/or use emission credits to comply with the NO X emission limits required by Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) section 22a-174-22 (Control of Nitrogen Oxides). The intended effect of this action is to allow facilities to determine the most cost-effective way to comply with the state regulation. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21366 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0449 FRL-9900-58-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on October 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to determine that the West Central Pinal nonattainment area in Arizona has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that this area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. Based on the above determination, the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines are suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21016 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2012-0889 FRL-9900-33-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on September 4, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On December 26, 2012 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the redesignation of the New Jersey portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area, and the New Jersey portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area, from nonattainment to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour Fine Particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In conjunction with its redesignation request, New Jersey submitted a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the areas that provides for continued maintenance of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. The submittals included the 2007 ammonia (NH 3 ), volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NO X ), direct PM 2.5 and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emissions inventories submitted to meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirements of section 172(c)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and accompanying motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is taking final action to approve the requested SIP revisions and to redesignate the New Jersey portions of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area, and the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area, to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21274 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0377 FRL-9900-51-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective November 4, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by October 3, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a maintenance plan update for the Lake County, Indiana sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) maintenance area. This plan update demonstrates that Lake County will maintain attainment of the 1971 SO 2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) through 2025. This maintenance plan update satisfies section 175A of the Clean Air Act (Act), and is consistent with the September 26, 2005, approval of the State's redesignation request and maintenance plan for the Lake County, Indiana SO 2 area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21266 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0592 FRL-9900-59-Region2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of adequacy. This finding is effective September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 In this action, EPA is notifying the public that we have found the motor vehicle emissions budgets for PM 2.5 and NO X in the submitted maintenance plan for the New York portions of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT PM 2.5 nonattainment areas to be adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The transportation conformity rule requires that the EPA conduct a public process and make an affirmative decision on the adequacy of budgets before they can be used by metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in conformity determinations. As a result of our finding, the new 2009, 2017 and 2025 PM 2.5 budgets are applicable to nine of the ten counties in the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council planning area (excluding Putnam County) and Orange County in the Orange County Transportation Council planning area and must be used for all future transportation conformity determinations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20917 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0453 FRL-9835-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 29, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 30, 2013. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD), Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from adhesives and sealants. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20914 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0482 FRL-9900- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 28, 2013, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 30, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted March 22, 2011. This revision does not add any additional requirements to the existing rule but amends the rule by adding language that better clarifies specific roles and responsibilities to the interagency consultation process requirements. The revisions to Missouri's rule do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20919 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0790 FRL-9842-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on November 9, 2012 and concerns oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from biomass boilers. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21028 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2010-0935 FRL- 9900-31-Region4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing a full approval of the regional haze state implementation plan (SIP) from the State of Florida, submitted through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), on March 19, 2010, as amended on August 31, 2010, and September 17, 2012. Florida's SIP submittal addresses regional haze for the first implementation period. Specifically, this SIP submittal addresses the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “the Act”) and EPA's rules that require states to prevent any future and remedy any existing anthropogenic impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas (national parks and wilderness areas) caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the “regional haze program”). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas. In this action, EPA finds that Florida's regional haze SIP meets all of the regional haze requirements of the CAA. Thus, EPA is finalizing a full approval of Florida's entire regional haze SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21024 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2008-0633 FRL-9900-32-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving portions of State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Arkansas to address Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements in section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the existing SIP for Arkansas contains adequate provisions to prohibit air emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 1997 annual and 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS) and the 2006 revised 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20920 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0064 FRL-9813-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule and technical amendments. Effective Date: This rule is effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of two permitting rules submitted by California as a revision to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD or District) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were proposed in the Federal Register on February 14, 2013 and concern construction and modification of stationary sources of air pollution within Sacramento County. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA). Final approval of these rules makes the rules federally enforceable and corrects program deficiencies identified in a previous EPA rulemaking (76 FR 43183, July 20, 2011). EPA is also making technical amendments to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect this previous rulemaking, which removed an obsolete provision from the California SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21020 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0673 FRL-9900-49-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the state of Michigan's request to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor nonattainment area (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). On July 5, 2011, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor Michigan nonattainment area. EPA determined that the Detroit-Ann Arbor area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, and proposed on July 2, 2013, to approve Michigan's request to redesignate the area. EPA is taking final action today on that proposal. EPA also is taking final action in this rulemaking on several related proposals. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Michigan state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS in the area through 2023. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Michigan's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2023 for the Detroit-Ann Arbor area. EPA, therefore, grants Michigan's request to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor area to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20660 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0212, EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0338 FRL-9900-28-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking several related actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting the state of Ohio and the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Wheeling, West Virginia-Ohio areas for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is approving requests from the state of Ohio to redesignate the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Wheeling areas to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plans for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard in those areas through 2023. EPA is determining the insignificance of the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for purposes of transportation conformity in those areas. EPA is approving the comprehensive inventories submitted by Ohio for the oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), primary PM 2.5 , and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), ammonia and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the Parkersburg-Marietta area (Washington County), and in the Wheeling area (Belmont County) as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA is determining that the areas continue to maintain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard based on certified 2009-2011 air quality data.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20749 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0148 FRL-9843-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to extend the compliance date for NO X emission limits, under the Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements of the Regional Haze Rule, for Units 1, 2, and 3 at the Reid Gardner Generating Station (RGGS) by 18 months from January 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. EPA's BART determination was promulgated in a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) on August 23, 2012. On March 26, 2013, EPA granted reconsideration of the compliance date and proposed to extend the compliance date for the NO X emission limits applicable to Units 1, 2, and 3 at RGGS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21011 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0534 FRL-9900-36-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Interim final rule. This interim final determination is effective on August 28, 2013. However, comments will be accepted until September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is making an interim final determination to stay the imposition of offset sanctions and to defer the imposition of highway sanctions based on a proposed approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley portion of the California State Implementation Plan published elsewhere in this Federal Register . The revisions concern the Clean Air Act nonattainment area contingency measure requirement for the 1997 annual and 24-hour national ambient air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the San Joaquin Valley.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20750 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0446 FRL-9900-39-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 28, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 26, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. The purpose of these revisions is to update the Polk County Board of Health Rules and Regulations, Chapter V, Air Pollution. The revisions reflect updates to the Iowa statewide rules previously approved by EPA and will ensure consistency between the applicable local agency rules and Federally-approved rules.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20416 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0502 FRL-9900-30-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correction. Effective Date: This final rule is effective on August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register on July 25, 2013, disapproving a Wisconsin State Implementation Plan revision pertaining to permitting requirements relating to particulate matter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). An error in the amendatory instruction is identified and corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19872 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0394 FRL-9845-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. These rules are effective on October 15, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 16, 2013. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Air Management District (AVAQMD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), we are rescinding local rules that concern sulfur oxide emissions from lead smelters for AVAQMD and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from the data storage for VCAPCD and vacuum producing device industries for VCAPCD.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19618 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0904, FRL-9846-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correction. This rule is effective on August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is correcting the preamble to the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on July 30, 2013. This final rule partially approved and partially disapproved a portion of Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. The final rule preamble inadvertently misstated the effective date of the rule under the Congressional Review Act and the deadline for filing of petitions for judicial review of the rule under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act. This document corrects those errors and clarifies that the rule was signed by the Acting Regional Administrator for EPA Region 9.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19603 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0059 FRL-9846-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by the State of Wyoming. On December 21, 2012, the Governor of Wyoming's designee submitted to EPA revisions to Wyoming's Air Quality Standards and Regulations Chapter 8, Nonattainment Area Regulations, involving Section 3 of Chapter 8 that addresses general conformity requirements and a new Section 5 to Chapter 8 that involves incorporation by reference. The SIP submission addresses revisions and additions to Wyoming's general conformity requirements in order to align them with the current federal general conformity regulation requirements and incorporates by reference those sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that are referred to in the State's general conformity requirements. EPA is approving the submission in accordance with the requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19360 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0582 FRL-9845-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective September 11, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a portion of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), to demonstrate that the State meets the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) related infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2008 Lead national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. TDEC certified that the Tennessee SIP contains provisions that ensure the 2008 Lead NAAQS are implemented, enforced, and maintained in Tennessee (hereafter referred to as “infrastructure submission”). Tennessee provided to EPA an infrastructure submission on October 19, 2009, to address the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS, however the subject of this notice is limited to the PSD-related infrastructure elements. All other applicable Tennessee infrastructure elements have been addressed in a separate rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19203 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0420 FRL-9844-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 8, 2013, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by September 9, 2013. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is taking direct final action to approve a carbon monoxide (CO) Limited Maintenance Plan (LMP) for the Fairbanks Area, and associated revisions to sections of the Fairbanks Transportation Control Program, submitted by the State of Alaska (the State) as a revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP) dated April 22, 2013. In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act), the EPA is approving this SIP revision because it demonstrates that the Fairbanks Area will maintain the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) through the second 10-year maintenance period.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19200 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0350 FRL-9844-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to disapprove a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Utah that is intended to demonstrate that its SIP meets certain interstate transport requirements of the Clean Air Act (“Act” or “CAA”) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (“PM 2.5 ”) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Specifically, EPA is disapproving the portion of the Utah SIP submission that addresses the CAA requirement prohibiting emissions from Utah sources from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in any other state or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS by any other state. Under a recent court decision, this disapproval does not trigger an obligation for EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address these interstate transport requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18885 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0356 FRL-9842-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 7, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by September 9, 2013. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The submitted revisions include a maintenance plan for Victoria County, Texas, developed to ensure continued attainment of the 1997 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). The Maintenance Plan meets the requirements of Section 110(a)(1) of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), EPA's rules, and is consistent with EPA's guidance. On March 12, 2008, EPA issued a revised ozone standard. Today's action is being taken to address requirements under the 1997 ozone standard. EPA is approving the revision pursuant to section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18878 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9841-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 7, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by September 9, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Lancaster County (hereafter referred to as the “Lancaster Maintenance Area”). EPA's approval of the updated MVEBs makes them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point source inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18881 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0913 FRL-9843-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing a partial disapproval of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. Regional haze is caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a broad geographic area. The Clean Air Act (“CAA” or the “Act”) and EPA's regulations require states to adopt and submit to EPA SIPs that assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in 156 national parks and wilderness areas designated as Class I areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18842 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0298, FRL-9843-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 5, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Montana to demonstrate that the SIP meets one of the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for ozone on July 18, 1997. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Montana submitted certifications of their infrastructure SIP for the 1997 ozone NAAQS on November 28, 2007 and December 22, 2009. EPA is disapproving Montana's submissions with respect to the infrastructure element regarding state boards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18439 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0658 FRL-9840-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final Rule. This rule is effective on October 1, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Greeley area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18413 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2010-0062 FRL-9837-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to correct the May 2004 approval of a version of the New Source Review (NSR) rules for the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan, consistent with the relevant provisions of state law. Specifically, EPA is taking final action to correct the May 2004 approval by limiting the approval, as it relates to agricultural sources, to apply the permitting requirements only to such sources with potential emissions at or above a major source applicability threshold and to such sources with actual emissions at or above 50 percent of a major source applicability threshold and to apply the emission offset requirement only to major agricultural sources and major modifications of such sources.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18314 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0884, FRL-9841-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This action is effective on September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Oregon to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997, and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008. The EPA is finding that the Federally-approved provisions currently in the Oregon SIP meet the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 1997 PM 2.5 , 2006 PM 2.5 , and the 2008 ozone NAAQS. The EPA is also finding that the Federally-approved provisions currently in the Oregon SIP meet the interstate transport requirements of the CAA related to prevention of significant deterioration for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, and related to visibility for the 2006 PM 2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS. This action does not approve any additional provisions into the Oregon SIP but is a finding that the current provisions of the Oregon SIP are adequate to satisfy the above-mentioned infrastructure elements required by the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18415 RIN PA200-4204 FRL-9811-9 EVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective August 1, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18417 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2008-0402 FRL-9834-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on April 23, 2008. WDNR submitted revisions exempting certain sources of air pollution from construction permit requirements. EPA is approving these revisions because they are consistent with Federal regulations governing state permit programs.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18438 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0659 FRL-9840-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 30, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Colorado Springs area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18192 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0724, FRL-9839-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Montana to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Montana submitted a certification of their infrastructure SIP for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS on February 10, 2010. EPA is acting separately on the portions of the February 10, 2010 submission relating to interstate transport of air pollution.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18039 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0726, FRL-9839-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of North Dakota to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of North Dakota submitted certifications of their infrastructure SIP on August 12, 2010 and May 22, 2012 for the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, the State of North Dakota submitted a certification of their infrastructure SIP on May 25, 2012 for the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA is also approving SIP revisions that the State of North Dakota submitted that update the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program and the SIP provisions regarding state boards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18156 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0347 FRL-9839-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove portions of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Montana that are intended to demonstrate that its SIP meets certain interstate transport requirements of the Clean Air Act (“Act” or “CAA”) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (“PM 2.5 ”) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”). Specifically, EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the portion of the Montana SIP submission that addresses the CAA requirement prohibiting emissions from Montana sources from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in any other state or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS by any other state. EPA is also partially approving and partially disapproving the portion of Montana's submission that addresses the CAA requirement that SIPs contain provisions to insure compliance with specific other CAA requirements relating to interstate and international pollution abatement. These partial disapprovals will not trigger an obligation for EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address these interstate transport requirements as EPA is determining that the existing SIP is adequate to meet the specific CAA requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18022 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0904, FRL-9838-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective date: This rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve in part and disapprove in part a portion of Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. This final rule completes our evaluation of Arizona's Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) control analyses and determinations, Reasonable Progress Goals (RPGs) for the State's 12 Class I areas, Long-term Strategy (LTS), and other elements of the State's regional haze plan as well as the Interstate Transport requirements for visibility. Today's action includes our responses to comments that we received on our proposed rules published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2012, and on May 20, 2013. Regional haze is caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a broad geographic area. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to adopt and submit to EPA SIPs that assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in 156 national parks and wilderness areas designated as Class I areas. EPA will continue to work with Arizona to develop plan revisions to address the provisions of the SIP that we are disapproving today.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18038 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0348 FRL-9839-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving portions of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of North Dakota which demonstrates that its SIP meets certain interstate transport requirements of the Clean Air Act (“Act” or “CAA”) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (“PM 2.5 ”) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”). Specifically, EPA is approving the portion of the North Dakota SIP submission that addresses the CAA requirement prohibiting emissions from North Dakota sources from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in any other state or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS by any other state.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17837 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0502 FRL-9838-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to disapprove a revision to Wisconsin's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on May 12, 2011. The revision concerns permitting requirements relating to particulate matter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). EPA is taking final action to disapprove the revisions because they do not meet the 2008 PM 2.5 SIP requirements. The proposed rulemaking was published December 18, 2012. During the comment period which ended on January 17, 2013, no comments were received.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17836 RIN WV104-6042 FRL-9828-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective July 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17842 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0894 FRL-9837-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve portions of a revision to the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) through the Division of Air Pollution Control, to EPA on October 4, 2012, for parallel processing. TDEC submitted the final version of this SIP revision on May 10, 2013. The SIP revision approved in this action modifies Tennessee's New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to adopt, into the Tennessee SIP, federal regulatory requirements regarding PSD increments for fine particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers. EPA is approving portions of Tennessee's May 10, 2013, SIP revision because the Agency has made the determination that these portions of the SIP revision are in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding NSR permitting.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17833 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2009-0140 FRL- 9835-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 26, 2013 40 CFR Part 52 On May 1, 2013, the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), submitted to EPA a state implementation plan (SIP) revision to satisfy North Carolina's commitment associated with the conditional approval of its reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for volatile organic compound (VOC) sources located in the North Carolina portion of the Charlotte—Gastonia—Rock Hill, North Carolina—South Carolina 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “bi-state Charlotte Area”). The NC DENR May 1, 2013, SIP revision also includes additional changes to North Carolina's RACT rules. EPA is taking final action to approve a number of these SIP changes to the State's RACT rules and to convert the existing conditional approval of VOC RACT provisions in the North Carolina SIP to a full approval under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA has evaluated the changes to North Carolina's SIP, and has made the determination that those being approved through this action are consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements and EPA guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17689 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0223 FRL-9837-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 78 FR 32135 on May 29, 2013, is withdrawn as of July 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the May 29, 2013, direct final rule to approve Georgia's October 21, 2009, state implementation plan (SIP) submission to address the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan requirements for the Atlanta, Georgia 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area. EPA is considering this comment and will address the comment in a subsequent action. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16785 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0799 FRL-9833-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on August 14, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to determine that the Sacramento nonattainment area in California has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). This determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that this area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. Based on the above determination, the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines are suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16493 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0180, FRL-9830-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective August 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone concerning the control of oxides of nitrogen. The SIP revision consists of amendments to Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Part 200, “General Provisions,” Part 212, “General Process Emission Sources,” Part 220, “Portland Cement Plants and Glass Plants,” and Subpart 227-2, “Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) For Major Facilities of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO X ).” The intended effect of this action is to approve control strategies, required by the Clean Air Act, which will result in emission reductions that will help attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16654 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0602 FRL-9831-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; partial withdrawal. This partial withdrawal is effective July 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to comments received, EPA is publishing a partial withdrawal of the direct final approval of revisions to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA stated in the direct final rule that if EPA received adverse comments by June 17, 2013, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16655 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0223 FRL-9831-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; partial withdrawal. The partial withdrawal is effective July 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to comments received, EPA is publishing a partial withdrawal of the direct final approval of revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA stated in the direct final rule that if EPA received adverse comments by June 17, 2013, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16478 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0839 FRL-9832-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective July 11, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving Indiana's request to redesignate the Indianapolis, Indiana nonattainment area (Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, and Morgan Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted this request to EPA on October 20, 2009, and supplemented it on May 31, 2011, January 17, 2013, and March 18, 2013. EPA's approval involves several related actions. EPA is making a determination that the Indianapolis area has attained the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 in the area. EPA is approving the comprehensive emissions inventories submitted by IDEM for Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), primary PM 2.5 , Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and ammonia as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Indiana's NO X and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2025 for the Indianapolis area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16506 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0389 FRL-9832-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 9, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by August 9, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On June 18, 2009, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Cañon City area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted by the State on November 20, 2008. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is also taking final action approving the revised maintenance plan's 2020 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16512 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805 FRL-9832-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is taking final action to approve portions of submissions made by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to address the section 110(a)(1) and (2) requirements of the CAA, often referred to as the “infrastructure” state implementation plan (SIP). Specifically, we are finalizing the approval of portions of IDEM's submissions intended to meet certain requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(C), 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II), and 110(a)(2)(J) of the CAA with respect to the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS). Among other provisions, these sections of the CAA require states to perform source impact analyses as part of their prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) programs. EPA is finalizing approval of Indiana's submissions intended to satisfy this requirement. The proposed rule associated with this final action was published on August 2, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16345 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2009-0710 FRL-9831-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 8, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of New Mexico to address Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the existing SIP for New Mexico contains adequate provisions to prohibit air emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16334 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0190 FRL-9830-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of final action. EPA's PSD permit for the AEP became effective on August 18, 2011, and included a deadline for commencing construction of February 18, 2013. Prior to February 18, 2013, APC requested an 18-month extension of the deadline for commencing construction under the PSD permit for the AEP. EPA has granted such an extension until August 18, 2014. Pursuant to section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7607(b)(1), judicial review of this extension decision may be sought by filing a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit by September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 This notice announces that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has extended the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) permit deadline for commencing construction for a final Clean Air Act PSD permit that authorizes Avenal Power Center, LLC (“APC”) to construct the Avenal Energy Project (“AEP”). The AEP is to be located in Kings County, California.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15728 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0376 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 3, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by August 2, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions remove four articles located in chapter 9VAC5-40 (Existing Stationary Sources) from the Virginia SIP. These articles are being removed from the Virginia SIP because they were repealed in their entirety and have been replaced by the updated corresponding articles in chapter 9VAC5-45 (Consumer and Commercial Products). The provisions of chapter 9VAC5-45 are not affected by the removal of these regulations. EPA is approving these revisions to remove the above mentioned articles in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15611 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0343 FRL-9824-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective September 3, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 2, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) on April 11, 2013, to revise the Illinois state implementation plan (SIP). The submission revises Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) Part 254, Annual Emissions Report. The revision provides clarification regarding greenhouse gases (GHGs) as it relates to the annual emissions report. The rationale for approval and other information are provided in this rulemaking action.
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The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 40 CFR 52 after this date.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18639 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0160 FRL-9914-70-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendments. This final rule is effective on August 8, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting errors in the rule language of a final rule pertaining to the infrastructure requirements for the 1997 8-hour ozone and the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18833 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2005-OH-0002 FRL-9914-93-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; reopening of the comment period. Comments must be received on or before September 8, 2014. 40 CFR PART 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the comment period for a proposed Clean Air Act rule published June 26, 2014. EPA solicited comment on whether events subsequent to a prior comment period should alter EPA's proposed disapproval of a June 4, 2003, Ohio submission with respect to SIP opacity limitations. In response to requests from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) and from the Ohio Utility Group, EPA is reopening the comment period for 30 days.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18832 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0243 A-1-FRL-9913-08-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 8, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve four State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maine. These revisions establish Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for two categories of volatile organic compound (VOC) sources and revise two existing VOC RACT regulations previously approved into Maine's SIP. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of the requirements of the four submittals into the Maine SIP. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18478 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0499 FRL-9914-54-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 6, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by September 8, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions add five compounds to the list of substances not considered to be volatile organic compounds (VOC). EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18479 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0499 FRL-9914-55-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by September 8, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of revising the definition of volatile organic compounds. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittals as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18740 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0409 FRL-9914-84-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 8, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that the Lyons, Pennsylvania (PA) nonattainment area (hereafter also referred to as the “Lyons Area” or “Area”) has attained the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This proposed determination of attainment is based upon certified, quality-assured, and quality-controlled ambient air monitoring data from 2011-2013 which shows that the Area has monitored attainment for the 2008 Pb NAAQS. If EPA finalizes this proposed determination of attainment, the requirements for the Lyons Area to submit an attainment demonstration, associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning requirements related to attainment of the standard shall be suspended for so long as the Lyons Area continues to attain the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18625 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0798 FRL-9914-79-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of a revision to the Mississippi State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), on February 10, 2012. The SIP revision modifies Mississippi's New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate by reference (IBR) certain Federal PSD regulations. EPA is proposing to approve these portions of Mississippi's SIP revision because the Agency has preliminarily determined that they are consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's NSR permitting regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18482 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0148 FRL-9914-71-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 5, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the requests from the District of Columbia (the District), the State of Maryland (Maryland), and the Commonwealth of Virginia (Virginia) (collectively “the States”) to redesignate to attainment their respective portions of the Washington, DC-MD-VA nonattainment area (hereafter “the Washington Area” or “the Area”) for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is also proposing to approve as a revision to their respective State Implementation Plans (SIPs) the common maintenance plan submitted by the States to show maintenance of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Washington Area. The Washington Area maintenance plan includes motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the Area for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard, which EPA is proposing to approve for transportation conformity purposes. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18205 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0022 FRL-9914-53-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 4, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of Delaware's requests to redesignate to attainment the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area (hereafter “the Philadelphia Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also approving as revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Delaware portion of the Area. EPA is also proposing to approve the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) included in Delaware's maintenance plans for the Delaware portion of the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA is also determining that the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia Area continues to attain both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is approving the 2007 emissions inventory for the Delaware portion of the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18492 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0100 FRL-9914-64-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to correct final rules pertaining to the State of Montana's State Implementation Plan (SIP). On February 13, 2012, EPA took final action to partially approve and partially disapprove SIP revisions and new rules as submitted by the State of Montana on June 25, 2010 and May 28, 2003. EPA subsequently discovered errors in our February 13, 2012 final action related to the “incorporation by reference” materials and the associated regulatory text that inadvertently reversed portions of our July 8, 2011 final action. EPA is proposing to correct those errors with today's action; and we are only seeking comments on these corrections. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18493 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0169 FRL-9914-69-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a submission by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). These revisions pertain to the control of particulate matter (PM) emissions from the operation of outdoor wood-fired boilers (OWBs) in Allegheny County.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18200 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0609 FRL-9914-48-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from Alaska to address the interstate transport provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), 2008 ozone, and 2008 lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each SIP contain adequate provisions prohibiting air emissions that will have certain adverse air quality effects in other states. The EPA has determined that Alaska's SIP submittals on March 29, 2011, and July 9, 2012, contain adequate provisions to ensure that air emissions in Alaska do not significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 , 2008 ozone, and 2008 Pb NAAQS in any other state.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18182 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0332 FRL-9914-45-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) as it applies to the volatile organic compound (VOC) sources in the offset lithographic printing source category. We are approving revisions to the regulations for this source category as they apply in the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), El Paso and Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) areas. These revisions are based on the recommendations for Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) in the Control Technique Guideline (CTG) issued in 2006 entitled, “Lithographic Printing Materials and Letterpress Printing Materials.” We are also approving the corresponding RACT analysis for this category for both the HGB and DFW 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas. The EPA is approving these revisions pursuant the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA) and consistent with the EPA's guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18257 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0468 FRL-9914-52-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 3, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Nebraska. This action will amend the SIP to include revisions to Nebraska's Air Quality Regulations “Definitions”, “Construction Permits—When Required”, and “Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality” to make the state regulations consistent with the Federal regulations for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This revision will amend the state minor source construction permitting program including the addition of a minor source permitting threshold for PM 2.5 . These revisions are necessary to properly manage the increment requirements (maximum allowable deterioration to the air quality) of the PSD program and assure continued attainment with the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action also recognizes the state's request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18249 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0468 FRL-9914-51-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by September 3, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Nebraska. This proposed action will amend the SIP to include revisions to Nebraska's Air Quality Regulations “Definitions”, “Construction Permits—When Required”, and “Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality” to make the state regulations consistent with the Federal regulations for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This proposed revision will amend the state minor source construction permitting program including the addition of a minor source permitting threshold for PM 2.5 . These revisions are necessary to properly manage the increment requirements (maximum allowable deterioration to the air quality) of the PSD program and assure continued attainment with the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This proposed action also recognizes the state's request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-18226 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0476 FRL- 9914-58-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This SIP revision includes amendments to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) Rules and Regulations, Article XXI, Air Pollution Control, and meets the requirement to adopt Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for sources covered by EPA's Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG) standards for the following categories: Offset lithographic printing and letterpress printing, flexible package printing, and industrial solvent cleaning operations. EPA is proposing to approve the revision to the Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17875 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0400 FRL-9914-44-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on September 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing its proposal to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds. Specifically, we are approving three separate revisions that were submitted to EPA with letters dated April 13, 2012, May 8, 2013, and May 14, 2013, respectively. We are approving these three submittals in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17659 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0238 FRL-9913-73-Region-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 29, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by August 28, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision establishes transportation conformity regulations for the State of New York. EPA is approving this revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. C1-2014-16290 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0119 FRL-9912-19-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 -
GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17583 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0895 A-1-FRL-9913-56-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a request from Maine for an exemption from the requirements for the control of nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions contained in section 182(f) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) in relation to the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (standards or NAAQS). Maine's request, dated October 13, 2012, is based on a technical demonstration submitted to EPA by Maine's Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) showing that NO X emissions in Maine are not having a meaningful adverse impact on the ability of any nonattainment areas located in the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) to attain the ozone standards during times when elevated ozone levels are monitored in those areas. Specifically, Maine analyzed the nearest of these areas (i.e., the nonattainment areas in Massachusetts and Connecticut). Based on EPA's review of this technical demonstration, and other relevant information, we conclude that any additional reductions in NO X emissions in the State of Maine that would be required under the 2008 8-hour ozone standards, and which would be beyond what Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regulations already provide for, would not produce net ozone air quality benefits in the OTR. Thus, EPA has determined that those emissions reductions may be exempted under the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16546 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0238 FRL-9913-74-Region-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by August 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by New York State to establish transportation conformity regulations. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17612 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0791 FRL-9914-22-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective September 26, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 27, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On October 29, 2013, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Bellefontaine nonattainment area to attainment for the 2008 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standards) for lead. EPA determined that the Bellefontaine area meets the requirements for redesignation and is also approving several additional related actions. EPA is approving, as revisions to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 2008 lead NAAQS through 2025 for the area. EPA is approving the 2010 emissions inventory for the Bellefontaine area, which meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Act. EPA is approving to take these actions in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's implementation regulations regarding the 2008 lead NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17610 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0791 FRL-9914-23-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 27, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On October 29, 2013, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Bellefontaine nonattainment area to attainment for the 2008 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for lead. EPA is proposing to determine that the Bellefontaine area meets the requirements for redesignation and is also proposing to approve several additional related actions. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Ohio state implementation plan, the state's plan for maintaining the 2008 lead NAAQS through 2025 for the area. EPA is proposing to approve the 2010 emissions inventory for the Bellefontaine area, which meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Act. EPA is proposing to approve these actions in accordance with the Clean Air Act and EPA's implementation regulations regarding the 2008 lead NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17476 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0214 FRL-9914-24-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective September 23, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 25, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on March 14, 2013, to revise the Indiana state implementation plan (SIP) solvent degreasing operation rule. The state's submission seeks to extend vapor pressure limitations (previously applying to four counties) state-wide, add certain exemptions and streamline the rule by repealing and consolidating certain provisions. There is also a revised definition for “cold cleaner degreaser.”
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17478 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0890 FRL- 9914-31-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) were submitted in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. These revisions are related to the implementation of the state's motor vehicle emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program and the Locally Enforced Motor Vehicle Idling Limitations. The EPA is approving these revisions pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17591 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0888 EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0969 EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0991 EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0435 FRL-9914-21-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions from Ohio regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead (Pb), 2008 ozone, 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), and 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17607 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0343: FRL -9914-34-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were submitted by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) on January 27, 2014. These revisions update the preconstruction permitting regulations for large industrial (major source) facilities located in designated nonattainment areas, referred to as the Nonattainment New Source Review (major nonattainment NSR or major NNSR) program. While these revisions update Ecology's major NNSR program generally, the most significant change is the incorporation of regulations to implement major NNSR for fine particulate matter, particles with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). The major NNSR program is designed to ensure that major stationary sources of air pollution are constructed or modified in a manner that is consistent with attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17475 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0214 FRL-9914-25-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a request submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on March 14, 2013, to revise the Indiana state implementation plan (SIP) solvent degreasing operation rule. The state's submission seeks to extend vapor pressure limitations (previously applying to four counties) state-wide, add certain exemptions and streamline the rule by repealing and consolidating certain provisions. There is also a revised definition for “cold cleaner degreaser.”
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17480 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0448 FRL-9914-27-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to grant full approval of Missouri's attainment demonstration State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the lead National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) nonattainment area of Herculaneum, Missouri submitted on April 18, 2013. The applicable standard addressed in this action is the lead NAAQS promulgated by EPA in 2008. EPA believes that the SIP submitted by the state satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) identified in EPA's 2008 Final Rule and will bring the area into attainment of the 0.15 microgram per cubic meter (ug/m 3 ) lead NAAQS in the Herculaneum, Missouri area. In this action, EPA also proposes approval of a revision to the Missouri SIP related to the 2007 Consent Judgment which was previously approved into the Missouri SIP as part of an attainment demonstration for the 1978 lead NAAQS. This revision was submitted to EPA on November 21, 2011.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17243 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0333 FRL-9914-11-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Washington (Washington or the State) demonstrating that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. On April 14, 2014, Washington certified that the Washington SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the CAA for purposes of the 2008 lead NAAQS, except for those requirements related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting program currently operated under a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). The EPA has determined that Washington's 2008 lead SIP is adequate for purposes of the infrastructure SIP requirements of CAA section 110, with the exception of the requirements related to PSD permitting and portions of the interstate transport requirements. The EPA finds that the SIP deficiencies related to PSD permitting, however, have been adequately addressed by the existing EPA FIP and, therefore, no further action is required by Washington or the EPA. The EPA will address the remaining interstate transport requirements in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17327 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0495 FRL-9914-17-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Interim final rule. This interim final determination is effective on July 23, 2014. However, comments will be accepted until August 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency is making an interim final determination to stay the imposition of offset sanctions and to defer the imposition of highway sanctions based on a proposed approval of a revision to the Clark County Department of Air Quality (Clark or DEQ) portion of the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP) published elsewhere in this Federal Register . The SIP revision concerns six permitting rules (referred to as Sections) submitted by Clark: Sections 0—Definitions, 12.0—Applicability, General Requirements and Transition Procedures, 12.1—Permit Requirements for Minor Sources, 12.2—Permit Requirements for Major Sources in Attainment Areas, 12.3—Permit Requirements for Major Sources in Nonattainment Areas, 12.4—Authority to Construct Application and Permit Requirements For Part 70 Sources, and subsection 12.7.5 of Section 12.7—Emission Reduction Credits.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17323 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0486 FRL-9914-26-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) to EPA on January 31, 2013. The SIP revision modifies the Commonwealth's New Source Review (NSR), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD), and Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations to adopt into the Kentucky SIP Federal NSR permitting requirements for the implementation of the fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). All of the changes in Kentucky's January 31, 2013 SIP submission are necessary to comply with Federal requirements. EPA is proposing approval of the Commonwealth's January 31, 2013 revision to the Kentucky SIP because the Agency has preliminarily determined that the changes are consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Additionally, EPA is proposing to convert two conditional approvals for SIP infrastructure requirements (related to Kentucky's permitting program) to full approval under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-17326 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0495 FRL-9914-16-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to fully approve permitting related rules submitted by Nevada as a revision to the Clark County Department of Air Quality (Clark or DEQ) portion of the state implementation plan (SIP) for the State of Nevada. These rules were adopted by DEQ to regulate the construction and modification of stationary sources of air pollution within Clark County. EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision based on the Agency's conclusion that the rules are consistent with applicable Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements, policies and guidance. Final approval of these rules would make the rules federally enforceable and correct program deficiencies identified in a previous EPA rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16409 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0789 FRL-9913-42-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 20, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The revision will expedite the processing of certain preconstruction permits issued under West Virginia's minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. Notably, the revision will allow, in certain circumstances, construction prior to obtaining a permit, and will allow equipment and materials to be delivered and stored onsite prior to permit issuance. EPA is approving these revisions to West Virginia's minor NSR Program in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16575 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0735 FRL-9913-61-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 20, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Nevada state implementation plan that provides for the maintenance of the national ambient air quality standard for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal ten micrometers (PM 10 ) in Las Vegas Valley for the next ten years and to approve the related motor vehicle emissions budgets. Based in part on the proposed approval of the PM 10 maintenance plan, EPA is also proposing to approve the State of Nevada's request for redesignation of Las Vegas Valley to attainment for the PM 10 standard. Consistent with the assumptions of the maintenance plan, EPA is proposing to approve revisions to certain local fugitive dust rules to ensure their continued applicability after redesignation of the area to attainment. Lastly, EPA is proposing to delete the area designation for Las Vegas Valley for the revoked national standard for total suspended particulate because the designation is no longer necessary.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16806 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0400 FRL-9913-81-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective on September 16, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri on January 14, 2014, for the purpose of removing an outdated rule. This action amends the SIP to remove a rule that was originally approved in 1972 but has now been rescinded. The rule's purpose was to control emissions from all vehicles subject to required vehicle safety inspections in areas outside of the Kansas City, Springfield, and St. Louis metropolitan areas. Vehicle manufacturers now produce newer technology in exhaust emissions equipment in order to meet more stringent Federal motor vehicle standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16818 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0764 FRL-9913-94-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of New Mexico, dated November 1, 2013, for the Grant County maintenance area for the 1971 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). New Mexico submitted this limited maintenance plan to fulfill the second 10-year maintenance plan requirement, under section 175A(b) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), to ensure maintenance of the 1971 SO 2 NAAQS through 2025. The EPA is approving the maintenance plan pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16821 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0228 FRL-9913-97-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) on December 19, 2012, to address Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements for the Idaho portion (hereafter referred to as “Franklin County”) of the cross border Logan, Utah-Idaho nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards. The EPA is approving the baseline emissions inventory contained in IDEQ's submittal as meeting the requirement to submit a comprehensive, accurate, and current inventory of direct PM 2.5 and PM 2.5 precursor emissions in Franklin County.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16826 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0919 FRL-9913-92-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Texas on October 28, 2011. These revisions remove the State general conformity provisions from the SIP as allowed by the 2005 amendments to the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA). Upon the effective date of this final action, the EPA Federal rules will govern conformity of general Federal actions within the State of Texas. The revisions also update the narrative portion of the SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with sections 110 and 176 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16831 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0674 FRL-9913-79-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to EPA on September 21, 2010, with a supplemental revision submitted on July 3, 2013. The purpose of the SIP revision is to incorporate revisions to a Missouri regulation to control Nitrogen Oxide (NO X ) emissions from large stationary internal combustion engines. This revision includes an emission rate limitation for both large stationary diesel and dual fuel internal combustion engines and adds an exemption for compression ignited stationary internal combustion engines that emit 25 tons or less of NO X between May 1 and September 30. EPA has determined that the SIP revision submitted by the State of Missouri satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), and in particular, the April 21, 2004, final Federal Phase II NO X SIP Call.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16701 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0400 FRL-9913-80-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to take direct final action to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri on January 14, 2014, for the purpose of removing an outdated rule. This action amends the SIP to remove a rule that was originally approved in 1972 but has now been rescinded. This rule refers to exhaust emission control components that are no longer manufactured. Vehicle manufacturers now produce newer technology in exhaust emissions equipment in order to meet more stringent Federal motor vehicle standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16816 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0764 FRL-9913-93-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of New Mexico, dated November 1, 2013, for the Grant County maintenance area for the 1971 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). New Mexico submitted this limited maintenance plan to fulfill the second 10-year maintenance plan requirement, under section 175A(b) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), to ensure maintenance of the 1971 SO 2 NAAQS through 2025. The EPA is also proposing to approve a monitoring network modification for the area. The EPA is proposing to approve these revisions pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16825 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0919 FRL-9913-91-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Texas on October 28, 2011. These revisions remove the State general conformity provisions from the SIP so that Federal rules will govern conformity of general Federal actions within the State of Texas. The revisions also update the narrative portion of the SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16760 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0388 FRL-9913-84-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 15, 2014, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by August 18, 2014. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Idaho (Idaho or the State) on April 21, 2014, to amend the Portneuf Valley maintenance plan for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). The SIP revision updates the on-road motor vehicle emissions inventory and motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) using the EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES2010b) and the most recent road dust emission factors. This rulemaking action approves the SIP revision and thereby makes the MVEBs available for transportation conformity purposes. The EPA is approving this SIP revision because it is consistent with the Clean Cir Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16759 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0388 FRL-9913-85-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Idaho (Idaho or the State) on April 21, 2014, to amend the Portneuf Valley maintenance plan for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). The SIP revision updates the on-road motor vehicle emissions inventory and motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) using the EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES2010b) and the most recent road dust emission factors. This rulemaking action approves the SIP revision and thereby makes the MVEBs available for transportation conformity purposes. The EPA is approving this SIP revision because it is consistent with the Clean Cir Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16469 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0469 A-1-FRL-9910-12-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut on December 1, 2004. Specifically, EPA is approving revisions to Connecticut's visible and particulate matter (PM) emissions, recordkeeping and monitoring regulations. These revised rules establish and require limitations on visible and PM emissions for stationary sources, and clarify reporting requirements for operation of air-pollution-control and monitoring equipment. EPA is approving this SIP revision because EPA has determined that it will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in Connecticut or with any other applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action is being taken in accordance with the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16556 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0072 FRL-9913-62-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made submittals addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16553 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0888 FRL-9913-59-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions from Michigan and Wisconsin while taking final action to approve some elements and disapprove other elements of SIP submissions from Illinois and Minnesota regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2008 Pb NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. Illinois and Minnesota already administer federally promulgated regulations that address the final disapprovals described in today's rulemaking. Therefore, these two states are not obligated to submit new or additional regulations to EPA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16739 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0173 FRL-9913-71-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve changes to North Dakota's State Implementation Plan (SIP). On January 23, 2013, the Governor of North Dakota submitted to EPA revisions to several chapters of the North Dakota SIP. These revisions included the removal of subsections 33-15-03-04.4 and 33-15-05-01.2.a(l) of the North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC). In this action, EPA is proposing to approve the removal of these subsections from the SIP because such removal is consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements. The removal will correct certain deficiencies related to the correct treatment of excess emissions from sources. EPA will address the remaining revisions from North Dakota's January 23, 2013 submission in other actions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16750 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0271 FRL-9913-77-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Kansas addressing the applicable requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110 for the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Lead (Pb), which requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP to support implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each new or revised NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These SIPs are commonly referred to as “infrastructure” SIPs. The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16741 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0401 FRL-9913-78-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Kansas addressing the applicable requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA) sections 110 for the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Ozone (O 3 ), which requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP to support implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each new or revised NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These SIPs are commonly referred to as “infrastructure” SIPs. The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16729 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0140, FRL-9913-83-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the Alaska State Implementation Plan (SIP) as meeting specific infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997, and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008. Whenever a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. As discussed further below, final action is contingent upon the EPA first taking final action on separately-submitted revisions to the Alaska SIP to reflect changes to the NAAQS and associated Federal prevention of significant deterioration permitting requirements. Final action on those SIP revisions will be addressed in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16740 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0183 FRL-9913-72-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve changes to Wyoming's State Implementation Plan (SIP). On February 10, 2014, the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) submitted to EPA revisions to the Wyoming SIP. These revisions included edits to Wyoming Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR) Chapter 3, section 2(d). In this action, EPA is proposing to approve the revisions of this provision into the SIP because the revisions are consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements. The revisions will correct certain deficiencies related to the correct treatment of excess emissions from sources. EPA will address the remaining revisions from Wyoming's February 10, 2014 submission in separate actions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16299 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0715, FRL-9913-28-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that each state, after a new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) is promulgated, review their State Implementation Plan (SIP) to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised standard. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds that the Idaho SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the CAA for the NAAQS promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008. The EPA also finds that the Idaho SIP meets the interstate transport requirements of the CAA related to prevention of significant deterioration and visibility for the 2006 PM 2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16301 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0649 FRL-9913-41-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16328 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0542 FRL-9913-48-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conditionally approving revisions to the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) to establish the Texas Minor NSR Flexible Permits Program, submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The conditional approval is predicated on a commitment from TCEQ in a letter dated December 9, 2013, to adopt certain minor clarifications to the Flexible Permit Program by November 30, 2014. The EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16290 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0119 FRL-9912-19-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective August 13, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 13, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on January 8, 2014, to revise the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) for volatile organic matter (VOM). The approval revises the Illinois SIP by substituting a new party as the holder of the adjusted standard for VOM granted to Royal Fiberglass Pools, Inc. (Royal), for the facility located in Dix, Illinois. EPA approved the adjusted standard for Royal on June 27, 2011. Due to a change in ownership, the facility is now owned by Latham Pool Products, Inc., d/b/a Viking Pools. The revision amends the adjusted standard for VOM currently approved in the SIP for the facility to reflect the change in ownership. This revision does not change any of the VOM control requirements and will not result in an increase in VOM emissions at the facility.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16293 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0323 FRL-9913-12-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 12, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 13, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), we are rescinding local rules that concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the manufacture of medium density fiberboard, melamine and phenol resins used in plasticizing paper and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from stationary internal combustion engines.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16287 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0969 EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0991 EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0435 FRL-9913-16-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve some elements and disapprove other elements of a state implementation plan (SIP) submission from Illinois regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 8-hour ground level ozone, 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), and 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. Illinois already administers Federally promulgated regulations that address the proposed disapprovals described in today's rulemaking. Therefore, the state will not be obligated to submit any new or additional regulations as a result of a future final disapproval.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16291 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0119 FRL-9912-18-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on January 8, 2014, to revise the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP) for volatile organic matter (VOM). The approval revises the Illinois SIP by substituting a new party as the holder of the adjusted standard for VOM granted to Royal Fiberglass Pools, Inc. (Royal), for the facility located in Dix, Illinois. EPA approved the adjusted standard for Royal on June 27, 2011. Due to a change in ownership, the facility is now owned by Latham Pool Products, Inc., d/b/a Viking Pools. The revision amends the adjusted standard for VOM currently approved in the SIP for the facility to reflect the change in ownership. This revision does not change any of the VOM control requirements and will not result in an increase in VOM emissions at the facility.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16295 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0323 FRL-9913-11-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by August 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the manufacture of medium density fiberboard, melamine and phenol resins used in plasticizing paper and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from stationary internal combustion engines. We are proposing to rescind local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16071 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0919 A-1-FRL-9810-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on August 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Connecticut State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal addressing regional haze for the first planning period from 2008 through 2018 that was submitted by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (now known as Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or CT DEEP) on November 18, 2009, and March 12, 2012. These submittals address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require States to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, manmade impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the regional haze program). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16087 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0241 FRL-9913-26-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision will implement low-sulfur fuel oil provisions that will reduce the amount of sulfur in fuel oils used in combustion units, which will aid in reducing sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emissions and the formation of sulfates that cause decreased visibility. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-16141 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0141: FRL-9913-47-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) on January 27, 2014. These revisions were submitted in accordance with the requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (hereinafter the Act or CAA), which requires states to develop a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The revisions update the general air quality regulations that apply to sources within Ecology's jurisdiction, including the minor new source review permitting program. Ecology's submittal also includes regulations covering the major source Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and the major Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) permitting program; however the EPA intends to address the major source permitting regulations in separate actions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15886 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0310 FRL-9913-30-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 8, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by August 8, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland. This revision pertains to Maryland's incorporation by reference of the most recent amendments to California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program. The Clean Air Act (CAA) contains authority by which other states may adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards. Maryland has adopted by reference California's light and medium-duty vehicle emissions and fuel standards, and consistent with California, submits amendments to these standards as revisions to the State's SIP. In this SIP revision, Maryland is updating its Low Emissions Vehicle Program regulation to adopt by reference California's Advanced Clean Car Program. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15885 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0310 FRL-9913-29-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by August 8, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland for the purpose of incorporating by reference the most recent amendments to California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program. The Clean Air Act (CAA) contains authority by which other states may adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards. Maryland has adopted by reference California's light and medium-duty vehicle emissions and fuel standards, and consistent with California, submits amendments to these standards as revisions to the State's SIP. In this SIP revision, Maryland is updating its Low Emissions Vehicle Program regulation to adopt by reference California's Advanced Clean Car Program. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15390 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0312 FRL-9911-92-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by August 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from aerospace assembly and component manufacturing and marine coating operations. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15565 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0269 FRL-9910-99-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 4, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Placer County portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns the necessary procedures to create emission reduction credits from the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), oxides of sulfur (SO X ), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions due to the permanent curtailment of burning rice straw. We are approving a local rule that provides administrative procedures for creating emissions reduction credits, consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15564 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0269 FRL-9911-00-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by August 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Placer County portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns the necessary procedures to create emission reduction credits from the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), oxides of sulfur (SO X ), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions due to the permanent curtailment of burning rice straw. We are proposing to approve a local rule that provides administrative procedures for creating emissions reduction credits, consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15686 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0365 FRL-9913-04-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of a revision to the Iowa State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Iowa on July 16, 2013. Iowa's July 16, 2013, SIP submission (“progress report SIP”) addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing SIP addressing regional haze (“regional haze SIP”). EPA is proposing approval of Iowa's progress report SIP submission on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15271 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0567 FRL-9912-85-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 1, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve portions of submissions from Indiana addressing EPA's requirements for its new source review (NSR) and prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program with respect to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ) and ozone precursors. This rulemaking will finalize portions of two proposed rulemaking actions, one published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2013 and another published on November 1, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15391 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0312 FRL-9911-91-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 31, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from aerospace assembly and component manufacturing and marine coating operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15263 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0336 FRL-9912-64-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 31, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District [SJVUAPCD] portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern basic enforcement authorities under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15399 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0746 FRL-9912-95-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before July 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), on April 5, 2012. The revision modifies Florida's SIP to remove two state rules relating to new and existing sulfur storage and handling facilities because they are no longer necessary. EPA has preliminarily determined that Florida's April 5, 2012, SIP revision regarding sulfur storage and handling facilities is approvable because it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15261 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0336 FRL-9912-65-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by July 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern basic enforcement authorities under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15151 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0602 FRL-9912-83-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on July 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve the portions of a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR) on February 3, 2010, that incorporate changes to the state rules reflecting the 2006 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). EPA approved the remaining portions of North Carolina's February 3, 2010, SIP revision in a previous rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15284 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0242 FRL-9912-86-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to EPA on March 12, 2014, for parallel processing. The submittal modifies Wisconsin's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to identify precursors for particulate matter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ), includes the significant emissions rates for PM 2.5 and revises its definitions of PM 2.5 emissions and emissions of particulate matter of less than 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). WDNR requested these revisions to address disapprovals of two submissions meant to address requirements of the 2008 Implementation of New Source Review (NSR) Program for PM 2.5 and to address a partial disapproval, under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), of what is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. EPA is proposing approval of Wisconsin's March 12, 2014, SIP revision because the Agency has made the preliminary determination that this SIP revision is in accordance with the CAA and applicable EPA regulations regarding PSD.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-15287 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0989 FRL-9912-88-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before July 30, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to disapprove a December 5, 2012, request from the state of Indiana to redesignate Lake and Porter Counties to attainment of the 2008 eight-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) because Indiana has not demonstrated that the Chicago-Naperville, Illinois-Indiana-Wisconsin (IL-IN-WI) ozone nonattainment area (Chicago nonattainment area), which includes Lake and Porter Counties, has attained this NAAQS. EPA proposes to take no action on Indiana's ozone maintenance plan and Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs), submitted with Indiana's ozone redesignation request, since approval of these State Implementation Plan (SIP) components is contingent on the attainment of the ozone standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14031 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0241 FRL-9912-24-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective July 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of South Dakota on June 14, 2010, June 20, 2011, and July 29, 2013. All three SIP submittals revise the portion of the Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) that pertain to the issuance of South Dakota air quality permits. In addition, the June 14, 2010 submittal revises certain definitions and dates of incorporation by reference. The June 14, 2010 submittal contains new, amended and renumbered rules; the June 20, 2011 submittal contains new rules; and the July 29, 2013 submittal contains amended rules. In this rulemaking, we are taking final action on all portions of the June 14, 2010 submittal, except for those portions of the submittal which do not belong in the SIP. We are also taking final action on portions of the June 20, 2011 submittal that were not acted on in our April 18, 2014 rulemaking regarding greenhouse gases and the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. We are taking final action on portions of the July 29, 2013 submittal that supersede portions of the two previous submittals; the remainder of the July 29, 2013 submittal will be acted on at a later date. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14876 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0223 FRL-9912-82-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on July 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve the portions of revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on September 15, 2008, and August 30, 2010, that incorporate changes to the state rules reflecting the 2006 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). EPA approved the remaining portions of Georgia's September 15, 2008, and August 30, 2010, SIP revisions in a previous rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14868 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0274 FRL-9912-57-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 79 FR 29324 on May 22, 2014, is withdrawn effective June 26, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the May 22, 2014, direct final rule approving a revision to the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on May 22, 2014. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14831 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2005-OH-0002 FRL-9912-60-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; supplemental. Comments must be received on or before July 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 27, 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed action on particulate matter rule revisions that Ohio submitted on June 4, 2003. While EPA subsequently took final action with respect to provisions that it proposed to approve, EPA has not taken final action with respect to provisions relating to opacity limitations that EPA proposed to disapprove on June 27, 2005. EPA is evaluating the public comments received in response to the proposed disapproval published on June 27, 2005. EPA believes that events subsequent to the publication of the proposed disapproval and the associated comment period have not altered the criteria for evaluating Ohio's rule revisions relating to opacity and have not otherwise influenced whether the rule revisions should be disapproved, as proposed. Nevertheless, given the passage of time, EPA is soliciting supplemental comment specifically with respect to whether events subsequent to the prior comment period should alter EPA's proposed disapproval of Ohio's June 4, 2003, submission with respect to SIP opacity limitations. EPA is not soliciting comments on Ohio's submission or EPA's proposed June 27, 2005, action on that submission, except to the extent that events subsequent to the original comment period are relevant to EPA's evaluation of the submission and EPA's proposed action. This is not a re-opening of the original comment period, but the opening of a supplemental comment period, as described further below.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14686 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0206 FRL-9912-56-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 79 FR 24337 on April 30, 2014, is withdrawn effective June 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the April 30, 2014, direct final rule approving a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on April 30, 2014. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14567 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0018, FRL-9912-55-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the portion of the December 27, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Oregon relating to the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The EPA finds that the Oregon SIP meets the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14531 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733, EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935 A-1-FRL-9911-51-Region-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective August 25, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 24, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the States of Maine and New Hampshire. The revisions primarily update state regulations containing ambient air quality standards (AAQS) consistent with EPA national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14532 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733, EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935 A-1-FRL-9911-50-Region-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before July 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the States of Maine and New Hampshire. The revisions primarily update state regulations containing ambient air quality standards (AAQS) consistent with EPA's national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14278 RIN NV 126-NBK FRL-9908-86-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This rule is effective on June 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the materials submitted by the State of Nevada that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). In this action, EPA is also notifying the public of the correction of certain typographical errors within the IBR table. The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the State of Nevada and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14027 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0298 FRL-9912-21-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 18, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by July 17, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision involves removing the Commonwealth's portable fuel container (PFC) regulations for control of evaporative emissions from new and in-use PFCs from the Pennsylvania SIP. In the submittal, Pennsylvania demonstrates that Federal PFC regulations promulgated by EPA in 2007 are expected to provide equal to or greater emissions reductions than those resulting from the Commonwealth's. EPA is approving this revision removing the Commonwealth's PFC regulations because the revision is in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14119 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0366 FRL-9912-09-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The particulate matter (PM) rules that were submitted consist of emission control requirements for coating operations along with exemptions from certain coating operations that produce minimal PM emissions. EPA is also taking no action on one section submitted by Indiana, as it pertains to a definition in an unapproved portion of Indiana's Title V regulations. Indiana submitted this request to approve PM rules on April 27, 2012. The proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 16, 2014.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14029 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0245 FRL-9912-22-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 18, 2014without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by July 17, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP). These amendments will bring Delaware's ambient air quality standards for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), ozone, nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ), lead, and particulate matter (PM) up to date with current Federal requirements. EPA is approving these SIP revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14026 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0298 FRL-9912-20-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by July 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The revision involves removing the Commonwealth's portable fuel container (PFC) regulation which controlled evaporative emissions from new and in-use portable fuel containers from Pennsylvania's SIP because the Commonwealth's provisions are superseded by new, more stringent Federal PFC regulations. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A more detailed description of the state submittal and EPA's evaluation is included in the notice of direct final rulemaking and the Technical Support Document (TSD) prepared in support of this rulemaking action. The TSD is available on www.regulations.gov under Docket ID No. EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0298. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-14028 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0245 FRL-9912-23-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by July 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware for the purpose of amending Delaware's ambient air quality standards. These amendments will bring the regulatory standards of sulfur dioxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, lead, and particulate matter up to date with current Federal requirements. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13853 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0413 FRL-9912-03-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 15, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by July 16, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (GBUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from agricultural sources. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13854 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0413 FRL-9912-04-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by July 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Great Basin Unified Air Pollution Control District (GBUAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from agriculture. We are proposing to approve a local rule to regulate this emission source under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13491 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2010-1071 FRL-9911-83-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on July 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Washington (State) on December 22, 2010, as meeting the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) section 169 and federal regional haze regulations and to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for the disapproved elements of the SIP. As described in Part I of this preamble, this final rule approves numerous elements in the SIP including the State's Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determinations for a number of sources. This action also: Disapproves the NO X BART determination and promulgates a Federal BART alternative for five BART emission units at the Tesoro Refining and Marketing refinery (Tesoro refinery) located in Anacortes, Washington; finalizes a limited approval and limited disapproval of the State's SO 2 BART determination and promulgates a Federal BART alternative for the Intalco Aluminum Corp. (Intalco facility) potline operation located in Ferndale, Washington; and disapproves the State's BART exemption for the Alcoa Wenatchee Works located in Malaga, Washington (Wenatchee Works), determines that the Wenatchee Works is subject to BART, and promulgates Federal BART for all emission units subject to BART at the facility.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13422 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0738 FRL-9911-97-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on August 11, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by July 10, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) 2008 base year emissions inventory portion of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on October 18, 2013. The emissions inventory is part of Tennessee's October 18, 2013, attainment demonstration SIP revision that was submitted to meet Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements related to the Knoxville nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), hereinafter referred to as “the Knoxville Area” or “Area.” The Knoxville Area is comprised of Anderson, Blount, Knox, and Loudon Counties in their entireties and a portion of Roane County that includes the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13429 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0272 FRL-9911-96-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve part of a revision to the Kentucky State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ), on March 22, 2011. The proposed revision was submitted by KDAQ on behalf of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (District), which has jurisdiction over Jefferson County, Kentucky. The portion of the revision that EPA is approving modifies the Regulation entitled “Emissions During Startups, Shutdowns, Malfunctions and Emergencies” in the Jefferson County portion of the Kentucky SIP. EPA is approving this portion of the March 22, 2011, SIP revision because the Agency has determined that it is in accordance with the requirements for SIP provisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA will act on the other portions of KDAQ's March 22, 2011, submittal, which are severable and unrelated, in a separate action. EPA is also responding to comments received on its May 21, 2013, proposed rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13495 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0762 FRL-9912-01-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Arizona to meet Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements applicable to the Maricopa County (Phoenix) PM-10 Nonattainment Area. The Maricopa County PM-10 Nonattainment Area is designated as a serious nonattainment area for the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter of ten microns or less (PM-10). The submitted SIP revision consists of the Maricopa Association of Governments 2012 Five Percent Plan for PM-10 for the Maricopa County Nonattainment Area and the 2012 Five Percent Plan for the Pinal County Township 1 North, Range 8 East Nonattainment Area” (collectively, the 2012 Five Percent Plan). EPA is approving the 2012 Five Percent Plan as meeting all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13428 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2014-0311 FRL-9911-90-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on August 11, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by July 10, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Alabama State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) on September 3, 2013. The revision modifies the definition of “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs). Specifically, the revision adds four hydrofluoropolyethers (HFPEs) compounds, to the list of those excluded from the VOC definition on the basis that these compounds make a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. ADEM is updating its SIP to be consistent with EPA rule finalized on February 12, 2013, which excludes these compounds from the regulatory VOC definition.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13407 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0738 FRL-9911-95-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) 2008 base year emissions inventory portion of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on October 18, 2013. The emissions inventory is part of Tennessee's October 18, 2013, attainment demonstration SIP revision that was submitted to meet Clean Air Act requirements related to the Knoxville nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards, hereafter referred to as “the Knoxville Area” or “Area.” The Knoxville nonattainment area is comprised of Anderson, Blount, Knox and Loudon Counties in their entireties and a portion of Roane County that includes the Tennessee Valley Authority's Kingston Fossil Plant.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13427 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2014-0311 FRL-9911-89-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before July 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Alabama State Implementation Plan submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) on September 3, 2013. The revision would modify the definition of “volatile organic compounds” (VOCs). Specifically, the revision adds four hydrofluoropolyethers compounds to the list of those excluded from the VOC definition on the basis that these compounds make a negligible contribution to tropospheric ozone formation. ADEM is seeking to update its SIP to be consistent with the federal rule finalized by EPA on February 12, 2013, which excludes these compounds from the regulatory definition of VOC.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-13220 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2010-0460 A-1-FRL-9904-73-Region-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on July 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut. The revisions establish Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for several categories of volatile organic compound (VOC) air emission sources. The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Connecticut SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12912 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0290 FRL-9911-73-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before July 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Missouri addressing the applicable requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110 for the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Lead (Pb), which requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP to support implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each new or revised NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These SIPs are commonly referred to as “infrastructure” SIPs. The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12465 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0182 FRL-9911-56-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This revision establishes an updated ten-year carbon monoxide (CO) maintenance plan for the New York portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island (NYCMA) CO area which includes the following seven counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and Westchester. In addition, EPA is approving a revision to the CO motor vehicle emissions budgets for New York and revisions to the 2007 Attainment/Base Year emissions inventory. The New York portion of the NYCMA CO area was redesignated to attainment of the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) on April 19, 2002 and maintenance plans were also approved at that time. By this action, EPA is approving the second maintenance plan for this area because it provides for continued attainment for an additional ten years of the CO NAAQS. The intended effect of this rulemaking is to approve a SIP revision that will insure continued maintenance of the CO NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12474 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0495 FRL-9909-35-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on May 19, 2011. The May 19, 2011, SIP submission adopts revisions to the Texas General Air Quality Definitions and Permits by Rule (PBR) program consistent with certain federal rules implementing the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA finds that the Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) New Source Review (NSR) SIP meets all EPA PM 2.5 PSD SIP rules. These rules include permitting components such as the PM 2.5 precursors of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, condensables, significant emissions rates (SER), and increment. EPA is approving these actions under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12604 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0455: FRL-9911-64-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of adequacy determination. This finding is effective June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public of its finding that the Kent, Seattle, and Tacoma second 10-year limited maintenance plan (LMP) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of a nominal 10 microns or less (PM 10 ) is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The LMP was submitted to the EPA by the State of Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology or the State) on November 25, 2013. As a result of our adequacy finding, regional emissions analyses will no longer be required as part of the transportation conformity demonstrations for PM 10 for the Kent, Seattle, and Tacoma areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12338 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0509 A-1-FRL-9909-99-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. This revision includes regulatory amendments that require the decommissioning of Stage II vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities by December 22, 2015, and a demonstration that such removal is consistent with the Clean Air Act and EPA guidance. The intended effect of this action is to approve New Hampshire's revised vapor recovery regulation. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11687 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0446 A-1-FRL-9901-93-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on June 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These revisions consist of updates and amendments to existing air pollution control requirements for stationary sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NO X ). This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12004 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0813 FRL-9911-44-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This final rule is effective May 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the removal/revision to over 30 provisions in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in the Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) subparts because they are unnecessary or obsolete. This action makes no substantive changes to these SIPs and imposes no new requirements. Removal of outdated material from the air program subparts for these states is non-substantive in nature and is designed to improve cost effectiveness and usability of the CFR. This action also updates certain provisions by correcting state agencies' office addresses and correcting CFR publication errors in two provisions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11509 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0823 FRL-9911-06-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Interim Final Rule. This interim final determination is effective on May 23, 2014. However, comments will be accepted until June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an interim final determination to defer the imposition of sanctions based on a proposed approval published elsewhere in this Federal Register of a state implementation plan revision submitted by the State of California to meet the vehicle miles traveled emissions offset requirement under the Clean Air Act for the 1-hour ozone and 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin (South Coast).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11511 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0823 FRL-9911-04-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must be submitted by June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California to meet the vehicle miles traveled emissions offset requirement under the Clean Air Act for the 1-hour ozone and 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin. The EPA is proposing to approve this revision because it demonstrates that California has put in place specific enforceable transportation control strategies and transportation control measures to offset the growth in emissions from the growth in vehicle miles traveled and vehicle trips in the South Coast, and thereby meets the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act. The EPA is taking comments on this proposal and plans to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11510 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0185 FRL-9911-03-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the portions of a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California on February 13, 2013 that relate to attainment of the 1-hour and 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards in the Los Angeles-South Coast area. Specifically, the EPA is proposing to approve the portions of the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Final 2012 Air Quality Management Plan that update the approved control strategy for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard and that provide a demonstration of attainment of the 1-hour ozone standard by December 31, 2022. In proposing approval, EPA finds that an attainment date of December 31, 2022 is appropriate in light of the severity of the 1-hour ozone problem in the South Coast and, given the extent to which emissions sources in the South Coast have already been controlled, the limited emissions remaining that can be regulated. EPA is proposing as part of this action to approve new commitments adopted by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, updated new technology measures, and a new commitment by the California Air Resources Board to submit contingency measures in 2019 as necessary to meet the emissions reductions targets for 2022 from implementation of new technology measures.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-12024 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0400 FRL-9911-40-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for Control of Air Pollution from Nitrogen Compounds. Specifically, three separate revisions were submitted to EPA with letters dated April 13, 2012, May 8, 2013, and May 14, 2013, respectively. We are proposing to approve these three submittals in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11487 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0274 FRL-9910-92-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective July 21, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by June 23, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Illinois' March 28, 2014, state implementation plan (SIP) revision to the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan for the Illinois portion of the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, Illinois-Indiana area (the Greater Chicago Area). This SIP revision establishes new Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEB) for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for the year 2025. EPA is approving the allocation of a portion of the safety margin for VOC and NO X in the ozone maintenance plan to the 2025 MVEBs. Total year 2025 emissions of VOC and NO X for the area will remain below the attainment level required by the transportation conformity regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11681 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0534 FRL-9911-07-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by California that corrects deficiencies in the Clean Air Act (CAA) contingency measures for the 1997 annual and 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the San Joaquin Valley (SJV). Approval of this SIP revision lifts the CAA section 179(b)(2) offset sanctions and terminates the CAA section 179(b)(1) highway funding sanction clock triggered by the EPA's partial disapproval of the SJV SIP for attainment of the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS on November 9, 2011.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11781 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0794 FRL-9911-24-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a source-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to EPA by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) on January 17, 2014, for the purpose of exempting a Hertz Corporation facility from the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) Stage II vapor control requirements. The subject Hertz Corporation facility is currently being constructed at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. EPA's approval of this revision to Kentucky's SIP is based on the December 12, 2006, EPA policy memorandum from Stephen D. Page, entitled “ Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated.” This action is being taken pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11785 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0380 FRL-9911-25-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. The effective date of this rule is May 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finding that the State of Arkansas has not made a necessary Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission to address the PSD permitting of PM 2.5 emissions, as required by the Clean Air Act (CAA). Specifically, the EPA is determining that Arkansas has not submitted a SIP revision to address the PM 2.5 PSD increments and implementing regulations as promulgated by EPA on October 20, 2010. The deadline for the State to make the required submittal was July 20, 2012. The CAA requires EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address the outstanding PSD SIP elements by no later than 24 months after the effective date of this finding. EPA is making this finding in accordance with section 110 and part C of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11508 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0183, FRL-9911-09-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving the February 14, 2012, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Idaho demonstrating that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The EPA finds that the Idaho SIP meets the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11790 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0139 FRL-9911-23-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This action is effective May 22, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an administrative change to update the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect a change made to the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP) on December 11, 2013. The EPA has concurred on a substitute transportation control measure (TCM) for the Portland Area Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan portion of the Oregon SIP. On January 14, 2014, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) submitted a revision to the Oregon SIP requesting that the EPA update its SIP to reflect a substitution of a TCM. The substitution was made pursuant to the TCM substitution provisions contained in the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA concurred with this substitution on April 16, 2014. In this administrative action, the EPA is updating the non-regulatory provisions of the Oregon SIP to reflect the substitution. The substitution that the EPA concurred with is an equivalent method for assessing the transit service increase TCM.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11490 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0028 FRL-9908-52-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Correcting amendments. This rule is effective on June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule regarding reasonably available control technology requirements for Massachusetts in the Federal Register on September 9, 2013. An error in Table 52.1167 was identified and is corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11486 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0274 FRL-9910-91-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Illinois's March 28, 2014, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the Chicago area's 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan. This maintenance plan revision establishes new transportation conformity Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEB) for the year 2025. EPA is approving the allocation of a portion of the safety margin for the volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen to the area's 2025 MVEBs for transportation conformity purposes. This allocation will still maintain the total emissions for the area below the attainment level required by the transportation conformity regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11787 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0211, EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0510 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 20, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP) pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Virginia has made two separate submittals addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone and 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS. This action proposes approval of the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) portions of the infrastructure requirements of the CAA for the Commonwealth's SIP submittals for the 2008 ozone and 2010 NO 2 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11211 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0760 FRL-9909-91-R04 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Division of Air Resources Management, to EPA on December 19, 2013. The SIP revision modifies Florida's New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting regulations to provide FDEP with the authority to issue PSD permits governing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to establish appropriate emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Florida's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions, and to facilitate the implementation of GHG Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs) by allowing consideration of GHG PALs in determining whether GHGs are “subject to regulation.” The changes to Florida's regulations also update Florida's SIP to incorporate provisions addressing issuance of GHG PALs on a carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) basis. EPA is taking final action to approve Florida's December 19, 2013 SIP revision because it is in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding the PSD permitting program. Concurrent with this final approval, EPA is rescinding the GHG PSD Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Florida that was put in place on December 30, 2010, to ensure the availability of a permitting authority for GHG permitting in Florida.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11430 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0196 FRL-9909-71-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on July 18, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by June 18, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from large water heaters, boilers, steam generators, and process heaters. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11428 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0196 FRL-9909-70-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by June 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern oxides of nitrogen emissions from large water heaters, boilers, steam generators, and process heaters. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11481 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0754 FRL-9911-01-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a regulation submitted for incorporation into the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD or District) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This regulation establishes requirements and procedures for the District's quantification of emission reductions achieved through incentive funding programs implemented in the San Joaquin Valley. The effect of this action would be to make these requirements and procedures federally enforceable as part of the California SIP. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11432 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0317 FRL-9911-02-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Hawaii on April 04, 2014, pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone and the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10695 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0268 FRL-9910-48-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on July 15, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by June 16, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Maintenance Area (Allentown Maintenance Area). The SIP revision also includes an updated point source inventory for NO X . This rulemaking action approves the updated MVEBs and thereby makes them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point source inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10696 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0268 FRL-9910-49-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton 1997 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS Maintenance Area (Allentown Maintenance Area). Also, part of this SIP revision is an update to the point source inventory for NO X . In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11087 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0172 FRL-9910-85-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on March 10, 2014 and concerns the District's reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements under the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). We are approving this document under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11088 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0165 FRL-9910-67-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective July 14, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by June 16, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Iowa. This action will amend the SIP to include revised permitting regulations to allow facilities to construct or modify existing sources in areas that are not in attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The rule revisions incorporate Federal regulation by reference. The provisions from previous nonattainment permitting rules are being retained and are now relocated to Chapter 31 “Nonattainment Areas”. EPA is also acting to approve the SIP to update the rule revisions for the definition of excess emissions and conformity of general actions rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10827 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0251, FRL-9910-63-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to rescind its previously issued determination of attainment (Clean Data Determination) for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, (NY-NJ-CT) ozone nonattainment area because recent complete, quality-assured monitoring data show that the area has subsequently violated the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In addition, EPA is proposing to call for revisions to the State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for the States of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. If finalized, this SIP call will require each of these States to submit a revised attainment SIP for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS for its portion of the NY-NJ-CT moderate nonattainment area within 18 months of final action on this SIP call.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11089 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0165 FRL 9910-66-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by June 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. This proposed rulemaking will amend the SIP to include revised permitting regulations that will allow facilities to construct or modify existing sources in areas that are not in attainment with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The rules being revised are Chapter 20, “Scope of Title-Definitions-Forms-Rules of Practice,” Chapter 22, “Controlling Pollution,” Chapter 31, “Nonattainment Areas,” and Chapter 33, “Special Regulations and Construction Permit Requirements for Major Stationary Sources—Prevention for Significant Deterioration of Air Quality.” The provisions from previous nonattainment permitting rules are being retained and are now relocated to Chapter 31 “Nonattainment Areas”. EPA is also proposing SIP approval to update the rule revisions for the definition of excess emissions and conformity of general actions rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10968 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0164 FRL-9910-69-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective July 14, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by June 13, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rules necessary to allow for implementation of revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), lead, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) as they apply to construction permit exemptions. The spray booth “permit by rule” is revised to add content limits for lead-containing spray materials. The updated Federal references to the revised NAAQS are also included in this revision. The revisions improve the stringency of the SIP. EPA is also approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to modify requirements for insignificant activities. The changes correspond to the revisions to the construction permit exemptions amended with this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10960 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0893 FRL-9910-65-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendment. This rule is effective June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a request submitted on June 21, 2012, by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to redesignate the Rome, Georgia, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Rome Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Rome Area is comprised of Floyd County in Georgia. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Georgia has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA is also approving a revision to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Rome Area. Additionally, EPA is approving into the Georgia SIP the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 for the year 2023 for the Rome Area that are included as part of Georgia's maintenance plan for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. Furthermore, EPA is approving a determination that the Area is expected to maintain the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through the year 2024. EPA is also correcting inadvertent errors in the proposed rulemaking for this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11085 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0299 FRL-9910-94-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submittal from the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) NAAQS. This action proposes to approve portions of this submittal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11075 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0446 FRL-9910-82-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a portion of the State Implementation Plan submittal from the State of Oregon to address Clean Air Act interstate transport requirements in section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The Clean Air Act requires that each State Implementation Plan contain adequate provisions prohibiting air emissions that will have certain adverse air quality effects in other states. The EPA is proposing to determine that Oregon's existing State Implementation Plan contains adequate provisions to ensure that air emissions in Oregon do not significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard in any other state.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11073 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0333, FRL-9910-95-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 13, 2014. The EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Washington (Washington or the State) demonstrating that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. On April 1, 2014, Washington certified that the Washington SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the CAA for purposes of the 2008 lead NAAQS, except for those requirements related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting program currently operated under a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). The EPA is proposing to find that Washington's 2008 lead SIP is adequate for purposes of the infrastructure SIP requirements of CAA section 110, with the exception of the requirements related to PSD permitting and portions of the interstate transport requirements. The EPA finds that the SIP deficiencies related to PSD permitting, however, have been adequately addressed by the existing EPA FIP and, therefore, no further action is required by Washington or the EPA. The EPA will address the remaining interstate transport requirements in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11092 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0228 FRL-9910-96-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP), dated December 14, 2012, to address Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements for the Idaho portion (hereafter referred to as “Franklin County”) of the cross border Logan, Utah-Idaho nonattainment area for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards. The EPA is proposing to approve the baseline emissions inventory contained in IDEQ's submittal as meeting the requirement to submit a comprehensive, accurate, and current inventory of direct PM 2.5 and PM 2.5 precursor emissions in Franklin County.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10966 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0164 FRL 9910-68-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by June 13, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions will amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rules necessary to allow for implementation of revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ), lead, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) as they apply to construction permit exemptions. The spray booth “permit by rule” proposed revision will add content limits for lead-containing spray materials. The updated Federal references for the revised NAAQS are also included in this revision. EPA is also proposing to approve revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to modify requirements for insignificant activities. The changes will correspond to the revisions to the construction permit exemptions amended with this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10823 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0168 FRL-9756-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective June 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve State Implementation Plan revisions submitted by the State of Utah on April 17, 2008 and partially approve SIP revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 15, 2006. The revisions contain new rules in Utah's Title 307 Rule 401 (Permit: New and Modified Sources). The intended effect of this action is to propose to approve the rules that are consistent with the Clean Air Act. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 112 of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10842 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0851 FRL-9910-64-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendment. This rule will be effective June 12, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a request submitted on June 21, 2012, by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to redesignate the Macon, Georgia, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Macon Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Macon Area is comprised of Bibb County and a portion of Monroe County in Georgia. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Georgia has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA is also approving a revision to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Macon Area. Additionally, EPA is approving into the Georgia SIP the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 for the year 2023 for the Macon Area that are included as part of Georgia's maintenance plan for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. Furthermore, EPA is approving a determination that the Area is expected to maintain the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through the year 2024. EPA is also correcting an inadvertent error in the proposed rulemaking for this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-11022 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0888 FRL-9910-74-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions from Michigan and Wisconsin while proposing to approve some elements and disapprove other elements of SIP submissions from Illinois and Minnesota regarding the infrastructure requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2008 Pb NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. Illinois and Minnesota already administer federally promulgated regulations that address the proposed disapprovals described in today's rulemaking and as a result, there is no practical effect for either of these states.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10969 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0099 FRL-9910-80-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) to meet certain serious area requirements under section 182(c) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) nonattainment area under the 1997 8-hour ozone standard. Further, we are proposing to approve revisions to the DFW moderate area attainment demonstration SIP that address the failure-to-attain contingency measures and proposing to approve revisions to the Texas SIP that address control of air pollution from motor vehicles and transportation conformity. The EPA is proposing to approve these SIP revisions because they satisfy the requirements of section 110 and part D of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10845 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0214 FRL-9910-77-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the New Mexico Regional Haze State Implementation Plan that address the Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirement for oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for the Public Service of New Mexico (PNM) San Juan Generating Station (SJGS) in San Juan County, New Mexico and the New Mexico Visibility Transport SIP that address impacts of emissions from the SJGS, as required by the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA) mandate to ensure that emissions from sources in New Mexico do not interfere with programs in other states to protect visibility. In conjunction with these proposed approvals, we propose to withdraw the federal implementation plan (FIP) that addresses the NO X BART and visibility transport requirements for the SJGS. The EPA is taking this action under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10581 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0707 FRL-9910-54-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective June 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) on January 30, 2014. The SIP submission contains revisions to Washington's solid fuel burning device rules to control fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) from residential wood combustion. The updated regulations reflect Washington State statutory changes made in 2012, setting revised PM 2.5 trigger levels for impaired air quality burn bans and setting criteria for prohibiting solid fuel burning devices that are not certified. The submission also contains updates to the regulations to improve the clarity of the language.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10347 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0814 FRL-9910-42-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Final rule. This rule will be effective June 6, 2014. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve submissions from Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee for inclusion into each state's respective state implementation plan (SIP). This action pertains to Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements regarding the protection of visibility in another state for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These plans are commonly referred to as “infrastructure” SIPs. Specifically, EPA is taking final action to approve the submissions for Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee as they relate to the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS infrastructure SIP requirements to protect visibility in other states. All other applicable infrastructure requirements for these NAAQS associated with these seven states have been addressed in separate rulemakings.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10111 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0005 FRL-9910-33-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware through the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Delaware's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing implementation plan addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is approving Delaware's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10204 RIN Docket No. EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0916 FRL-9910-43-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Alaska State Implementation Plan (SIP). Alaska submitted these revisions on February 13, 2008, December 11, 2009, April 14, 2010, November 29, 2010, October 21, 2011, December 10, 2012, and January 28, 2013, to meet Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements. These revisions update the Alaska SIP to reflect changes to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), area designations, and Federal permitting requirements. In addition, the submitted changes revise and clarify Alaska permitting rules, and remove provisions that are duplicated in other regulations. Although the EPA is proposing to approve most of the submitted revisions, the EPA is proposing to not approve certain provisions which are inappropriate for SIP approval. The EPA is also removing specific provisions from the Alaska SIP that were previously approved, but that implement other provisions of the CAA and that the State has not relied on to demonstrate attainment or maintenance of the NAAQS or to meet other specific requirements of section 110 of the CAA, and therefore should not be part of the Federally-approved Alaska SIP. Finally, the EPA is deferring action on certain portions of the submissions, including those that adopt by reference updates to the Federal nonattainment major new source review requirements, because those revisions will be addressed in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10212 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0690 FRL-9910-36-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 4, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State of West Virginia's request to redesignate to attainment the West Virginia portion of the Martinsburg-Hagerstown, WV-MD nonattainment area (Martinsburg Area or Area) for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is also proposing to determine that the Martinsburg Area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve as a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plan to show maintenance of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Area. The maintenance plan includes the 2017 and 2025 PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) mobile vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for Berkeley County, West Virginia for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS which EPA is proposing to approve for transportation conformity purposes. Furthermore, EPA is proposing to approve as a revision to the West Virginia SIP, the 2007 base year emissions inventory for the Area for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09878 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2008-0122 FRL 9910-02-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final rule. This rule is effective on July 1, 2014, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by June 2, 2014. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a direct final action to approve a maintenance plan for the Central Puget Sound area to maintain the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) through 2015. This plan was submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology or “the State”) as a revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP) on January 10, 2008. This action finds that the maintenance plan for this area meets all relevant Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for approval, and demonstrates that the Central Puget Sound area will remain in attainment with the 1997 and 2008 ozone NAAQS through 2015.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09721 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0599 FRL-9909-16-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule; correction. This rule is effective on May 13, 2014 without further notice. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a direct final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on March 14, 2014. The document approved revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning emissions inventories for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the San Francisco Bay Area and Chico PM 2.5 nonattainment areas. We are approving these emissions inventories under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). An error in the amendatory instruction is identified and corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10114 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0753 FRL-9910-32-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making a determination of attainment regarding the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as “the Pittsburgh Area” or “the Area”). EPA has determined that the Pittsburgh Area has attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), based upon quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for 2010-2012. Preliminary data for 2013 show that the area continues to attain the standard. This determination of attainment suspends the requirements for the Pittsburgh Area to submit an attainment demonstration and associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to the attainment of the standard for so long as the Area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. This action does not constitute a redesignation to attainment under section 107(d)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The designation status of the Pittsburgh Area will remain nonattainment for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Pittsburgh Area meets the CAA requirements for redesignation to attainment, including an approved maintenance plan. EPA is also approving the 2011 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used for transportation conformity purposes for the Pittsburgh Area. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10110 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0006 FRL-9910-34-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Virginia's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing implementation plan addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is approving Virginia's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09855 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0761 FRL-9909-86-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of North Dakota on April 14, 2011. The revisions affect North Dakota's air pollution control rules regarding general provisions, ambient air quality standards (sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen dioxide (NO X ), and lead), and permitting. EPA acted separately on other provisions in the April 14, 2011 submittal related to North Dakota's regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) under its Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10105 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0177 FRL-9910-23-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10104 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0072 FRL- 9910-35-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made two submittals addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-10115 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0242 FRL-9910-25-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to EPA on March 12, 2014, for parallel processing. The SIP revision modifies the definition of the term “major modification” in Wisconsin's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) programs. The changes made to the definition of major modification remove an NSR exemption for fuel changes as major modifications where the source was capable of accommodating the change before January 6, 1975. Additionally, the submittal modifies Wisconsin's PSD program to identify precursors for ozone. WDNR requested these revisions to match Federal requirements. EPA is proposing approval of Wisconsin's March 12, 2014, SIP revision because the Agency has made the preliminary determination that this SIP revision is in accordance with the CAA and applicable EPA regulations regarding PSD and NNSR.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09982 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0527, FRL-9910-16-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve certain elements of New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to demonstrate that the State meets the requirements of section 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2010 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by the EPA and is commonly referred to as an infrastructure SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09880 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2008-0122 FRL-9910-03-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before June 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve a maintenance plan for the Central Puget Sound area to maintain the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) through 2015. This plan was submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology as a revision to its State Implementation Plan on January 10, 2008. The maintenance plan for this area meets all Clean Air Act requirements, and demonstrates that the Central Puget Sound area will remain in attainment with the 1997 and 2008 ozone NAAQS through 2015.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09724 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0206 FRL-9908-93-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective June 30, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by May 30, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On February 24, 2014, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted revisions to its nitrogen oxide (NO X ) combustion turbine rule for the Milwaukee-Racine former nonattainment area. This revision is contained in “2013 Wisconsin Act 91—Senate Bill 371” which allows alternative NO X emission requirements for simple cycle combustion turbines that undergo a modification on or after February 1, 2001, if dry low NO X combustion is not technically or economically feasible. This revision is approvable because it provides for alternative NO X requirements subject to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval on a case-by-case basis and therefore satisfies the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09726 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0002 FRL-9910-06-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reissuing its final limited approval of the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. EPA originally finalized a limited approval of the Pennsylvania regional haze SIP on July 13, 2012. In response to a petition for review of that final action in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, EPA successfully moved for a voluntary remand, without vacatur, to more adequately respond to certain public comments. EPA is providing new responses to those comments in this rulemaking notice.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09723 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0206 FRL-9908-94-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On February 24, 2014, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted revisions to its nitrogen oxide (NO X ) combustion turbine rule for the Milwaukee-Racine area. This revision is contained in “2013 Wisconsin Act 91—Senate Bill 371” which allows alternative NO X emission requirements for simple cycle combustion turbines that undergo a modification on or after February 1, 2001, if dry low NO X combustion is not technically or economically feasible. This revision is approvable because it provides for alternative NO X requirements subject to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval on a case-by-case basis and therefore satisfies the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09658 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0179 FRL-9910-04-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by May 29, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of a Federally enforceable state operating permit containing terms and conditions for the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the Mondelēz Global LLC, Inc. (Mondelēz)—Richmond Bakery located in Henrico County, Virginia. EPA is approving these revisions for the purpose of meeting the requirements for reasonably available control technology (RACT) in order to implement the maintenance plan for the Richmond 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) maintenance area in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09657 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0179 FRL-9910-05-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by May 29, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The revision consist of a revised Federally enforceable state operating permit containing terms and conditions for the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the Mondelēz Global LLC, Inc. (Mondelēz)—Richmond Bakery located in Henrico County, Virginia. This SIP revision establishes reasonably available control technology (RACT) for the control of VOC emissions from Mondelēz—Richmond Bakery. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A more detailed description of the state submittal and EPA's evaluation is included in the notice of direct final rulemaking and the Technical Support Document (TSD) prepared in support of this rulemaking action. The TSD is available on www.regulations.gov under Docket ID No. EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0179. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09248 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0581 A-1-FRL-9909-37-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Dates: This final rule is effective May 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revised Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) determination for The Amalgamated Sugar Company, LLC (TASCO) facility, located in Nampa, Idaho. On June 22, 2011, the EPA approved Idaho's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP), including its BART determination for the TASCO facility, as meeting the visibility protection requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). On June 29, 2012, the State submitted a regional haze SIP revision, including a new BART determination for the TASCO facility that consisted of a stricter emission limit for oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), a stricter emission limit for particulate matter (PM), and an alternative control measure (BART Alternative) to replace the previously approved BART determination and emission limit for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ). The EPA is fully approving this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09581 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0609 FRL-9909-97-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan submittals from Alaska to address the interstate transport provisions of the Clean Air Act in section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) for the 2006 fine particulate matter, 2008 ozone, and 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The Clean Air Act requires that each State Implementation Plan contain adequate provisions prohibiting air emissions that will have certain adverse air quality effects in other states. The EPA has determined that Alaska's State Implementation Plan submittals on March 29, 2011, and July 7, 2012, contain adequate provisions to ensure that air emissions in Alaska do not significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 2006 fine particulate matter, 2008 ozone, and 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards in any other state.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-09251 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0801 FRL-9907-58-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective May 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions and additions to the Colorado State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) to EPA on May 25, 2011. The SIP revision to Colorado Regulation Number 3 and the Common Provisions Regulation addresses the permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we are approving revisions to portions of Parts A, B and D of Regulation Number 3 to incorporate the provisions of EPA's 2010 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule. The SIP revisions establish emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Colorado's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions. EPA is approving the May 25, 2011 SIP revision to the Colorado PSD permitting program as being consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting. EPA is also approving several grammar and punctuation changes to Regulation Number 3 made by the State and included in the May 25, 2011 submittal. EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08610 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0951 FRL-9800-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on May 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving several State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The revisions add new monitoring, inspection, maintenance and testing requirements for certain fossil fuel utilization facilities, rename and clarify stationary source emission reporting requirements, and establish compliance and certification standards for new boilers. The intended effect of this action is to approve the Commonwealth's revised “Fossil Fuel Utilization Facility” regulation, “Source Registration” regulation, and new “Industrial Performance Standards for Boilers.” This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08613 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0464 FRL-9909-50-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 22, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Wisconsin's request to redesignate the Milwaukee-Racine, Wisconsin nonattainment area (Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha Counties) to attainment for the 2006 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted this request to EPA on June 8, 2012, and supplemented it on May 30, 2013. EPA's approval involves several related actions. EPA is making a determination that the Milwaukee-Racine area has attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Wisconsin state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 in the area. EPA is also approving the comprehensive emissions inventories submitted by WDNR for Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), primary PM 2.5 , Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and ammonia as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Wisconsin's direct PM 2.5 , SO 2 , NO X and VOC Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2020 and 2025 for the Milwaukee-Racine area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08919 RIN 2060-AQ55 EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0943 FRL-9909-19-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective April 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is promulgating amendments to the New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that amend certain outdated language that limited the EPA's ability to delegate the federal PSD program to interested Indian tribes. This final action provides consistency with the current federal PSD regulatory requirements by allowing the EPA to delegate the PSD program to interested tribes for their attainment areas. The EPA regulations already provide for the administrative delegation of the PSD program to state and local governments for their attainment areas and administrative delegation of the nonattainment NSR program to states, tribes and local governments. This final rule deletes a restriction on tribes' ability to take delegation of the PSD program and includes tribes, along with state and local governments, to make it clear that tribes, as well as states and local governments, may voluntarily request and assume direct delegation of the NSR program in areas that are currently attaining the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). This final rule does not create any new requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08611 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0697 FRL-9909-18-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on May 21, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 69 Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to disapprove the state implementation plan (SIP) for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) with respect to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD), and to incorporate by reference the Federal PSD regulations into the applicable CNMI plan. EPA is also taking final action to grant a petition by CNMI for an exemption of the applicable PSD major source baseline date, and to establish an alternate date, January 13, 1997, as the major source baseline date and trigger date in CNMI. EPA is also making certain corrections to errors that were made in previous rulemakings related to the CNMI SIP. This action establishes the Federal PSD regulations as a basic element of the applicable CNMI plan and, through the exemption, establishes January 13, 1997 as the major source baseline date (and trigger date) under the PSD program in CNMI for sulfur dioxide, PM 10 and nitrogen dioxide.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08742 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0683 FRL-9909-66-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 and concerns negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for EDAQMD. We are approving these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08615 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0049 FRL-9909-08-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving revisions to the South Dakota State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to EPA on June 20, 2011. The SIP revisions address the permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we are approving revisions to the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the provisions of the federal PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule (Tailoring Rule). The SIP revisions incorporate by reference the federal Tailoring Rule's emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to South Dakota's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions. EPA is finalizing disapproval of a related provision that would rescind the State's Tailoring Rule revision in certain circumstances. EPA will take separate action on an amendment to the chapter Construction Permits for New Sources or Modifications in the June 20, 2011 submittal, regarding permits for minor sources. EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08658 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0191 FRL-9909-60-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 17, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by May 19, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision consists of a revision to the operating permit for the control of visibility-impairing emissions from GP Big Island, LLC on a shutdown of an individual unit. EPA is approving this revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08747 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0592 FRL-9909-65-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 18, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On June 27, 2013 the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the redesignation of the New York portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour Fine Particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In conjunction with its redesignation request, New York submitted a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the area that provides for continued maintenance of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. The submittals included the 2007 ammonia (NH 3 ), volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NO X ), PM 10 , direct PM 2.5 and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emissions inventories submitted to meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirements of section 172(c)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and accompanying motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is taking final action to approve the requested SIP revisions and to redesignate the New York portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08656 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0191 FRL-9909-61-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of establishing a revision to the state operating permit for the control of visibility-impairing emissions from GP Big Island, LLC on a shutdown of an individual unit.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08647 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2009-0594 FRL-9909-56-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on June 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by May 19, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a direct final action to approve revisions submitted to the applicable State Implementation Plans (SIPs) addressing the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) for Arkansas and Louisiana. EPA is approving revisions to the CAIR NO X Ozone Season allocation methodology submitted by the State of Arkansas as revisions to the Arkansas SIP on September 16, 2009. EPA is also approving revisions to the CAIR NO X Annual and Ozone Season Abbreviated SIP for the annual and ozone season NO X allocation methodologies and the CAIR SO 2 SIP submitted by the State of Louisiana as revisions to the Louisiana SIP on July 1, 2009. EPA has evaluated the CAIR SIP revisions for Arkansas and Louisiana and determined these revisions to be consistent with the requirements of CAIR and the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA). This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08646 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2009-0594 FRL-9909-55-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions submitted to the applicable State Implementation Plans (SIPs) addressing the requirements of EPA's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) for Arkansas and Louisiana. EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the CAIR NO X Ozone Season allocation methodology adopted on December 5, 2008, by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission and submitted as revisions to the Arkansas SIP on September 16, 2009. EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the CAIR NO X Annual and Ozone Season Abbreviated SIP for the annual and ozone season NO X allocation methodologies and the CAIR SO 2 SIP adopted on June 20, 2008 by the State of Louisiana and submitted as revisions to the Louisiana SIP on July 1, 2009. EPA has evaluated the CAIR SIP revisions for Arkansas and Louisiana and made the preliminary determination that these revisions are consistent with the requirements of CAIR and the Clean Air Act. Therefore we are proposing to approve the revisions to the Arkansas and Louisiana SIPs under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08609 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0708, FRL-9909-47-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP) meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) on January 22, 2010, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) on June 2, 2010. Whenever a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08608 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2014-0018, FRL-9909-46-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 19, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve part of the December 27, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Oregon for purposes of meeting the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The EPA is proposing to find that the Oregon SIP meets the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08638 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0366 FRL-9909-48-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The particulate matter (PM) rules that were submitted consist of emission control requirements for coating operations along with exemptions from certain coating operations that produce minimal PM emissions. EPA is also proposing to take no action on one section submitted by Indiana, as it pertains to a definition in an unapproved portion of Indiana's Title V regulations. Indiana submitted this request to approve PM rules on April 27, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08500 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0241 FRL-9909-49-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of South Dakota on June 14, 2010, June 20, 2011, and July 29, 2013. All three SIP revisions revise the Administrative Rules of South Dakota (ARSD) that pertain to the issuance of South Dakota air quality permits; in addition the June 14, 2010 submittal revises certain definitions and dates of incorporation by reference. The June 14, 2010 revisions contain new, amended and renumbered rules; the June 20, 2011 revisions contain new rules, and the July 29, 2013 revisions contain amended rules. In this proposed rulemaking, we are taking action on the entire June 14, 2010 submittal, except for those portions of the submittal which do not belong in the SIP. We are also taking action on portions of the June 20, 2011 submittal that were not acted on in other rulemaking regarding greenhouse gases and the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. We are taking action on portions of the July 29, 2013 submittal that supersede portions of the two previous submittals; the remainder of the July 29, 2013 submittal will be acted on at a later date. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08338 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0672 FRL-9909-43-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective June 16, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by May 15, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Missouri for the purpose of incorporating administrative changes to the Missouri rule entitled “Municipal Solid Waste Landfills”. EPA is approving this SIP revision based on EPA's finding that the rule is as stringent as the rule it replaces and fulfills the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the protection of the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in St. Louis.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08369 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0145 FRL-9909-53-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 16, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by May 15, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Baton Rouge, Louisiana marginal 2008 8-hour ozone nonattainment area is currently attaining the 2008 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. This determination is based upon complete, quality assured, certified ambient air monitoring data that show the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS during the 2011-2013 monitoring period, and continues to monitor attainment of the NAAQS based on preliminary 2014 data.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08484 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0500 FRL-9909-57-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal, and technical supplement from the State of Louisiana to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements in section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the existing SIP for Louisiana contains adequate provisions to prohibit air pollutant emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08331 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0100 FRL-9909-51-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing its proposal to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment Area (Area). The HGB Area consists of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties. Specifically, we are finalizing our proposed approval of portions of two revisions to the Texas SIP submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as meeting certain Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the HGB Area. This action is in accordance with section 110 of the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08490 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0649 FRL-9909-59-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Maryland has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08339 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0672 FRL-9909-42-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Missouri for the purpose of incorporating administrative changes to the Missouri rule entitled, “Municipal Solid Waste Landfills”. EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision based on EPA's finding that the rule is as stringent as the rule it replaces and fulfills the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the protection of the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in St. Louis.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08373 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0145 FRL-9909-52-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Baton Rouge, Louisiana marginal 2008 8-hour ozone nonattainment area is currently attaining the 2008 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. This proposed clean data determination is based upon complete, quality assured, certified ambient air monitoring data that show the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS during the 2011-2013 monitoring period, and continues to monitor attainment of the NAAQS based on preliminary 2014 data.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08342 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0890 FRL-9909-39-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions to the Texas Administrative Code (TAC) were submitted in 2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2011 and 2012. These revisions are related to the implementation of the state's motor vehicle emissions Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program and the Locally Enforced Motor Vehicle Idling Limitations. The EPA is proposing to approve these revisions pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08499 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0715, FRL-9909-54-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; correction. Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On March 26, 2014, the EPA published a proposed rule finding that the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP) meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008, in addition to the interstate transport requirements of the CAA related to prevention of significant deterioration and visibility for the 2006 PM 2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS. In that publication, we supplied an incorrect docket number for commenters to use when they send us comments. The correct docket number is EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0715. If commenters have already submitted comments, they need not resubmit them, because they will be routed to the correct docket.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07731 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0117 FRL-9908-51-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Correcting amendments. This rule is effective on May 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule regarding reasonable further progress plans and 2002 base year emission inventories for Connecticut in the Federal Register on August 22, 2012. A duplicate paragraph letter was identified and is corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07729 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0451 FRL-9908-53-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Correcting amendments. This rule is effective on May 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule for New Hampshire regarding reasonably available control technology for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard in the Federal Register on November 5, 2012. An incorrect date was identified and is corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08246 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0022 FRL-9909-41-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before May 12, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State of Delaware's requests to redesignate to attainment the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area (hereafter “the Philadelphia Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also proposing to approve as revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Delaware portion of the Area. EPA is also proposing to approve the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) included in Delaware's maintenance plans for the Delaware portion of the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA is also proposing to determine that the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia Area continues to attain both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve the 2007 emissions inventory for the Delaware portion of the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. In this rulemaking action, EPA also addresses the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): The Court's August 21, 2012 decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule (CSAPR); and the Court's January 4, 2013 decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. This rulemaking action to propose approval of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS redesignation requests and associated maintenance plans for the Delaware portion of the Philadelphia Area is based on EPA's determination that Delaware has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA) for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA has taken separate rulemaking action to approve the redesignation of the New Jersey portion of the Philadelphia Area for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. See 78 FR 54396.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-08048 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0942 FRL-9908-23-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective April 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising the format for materials submitted by the State of Alaska that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Alaska State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this format change have all been previously submitted by Alaska and approved by the EPA. This format revision will primarily affect the “Identification of plan” section, as well as the format of the SIP materials that will be available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at the EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office. The EPA is also adding a table in the “Identification of plan” section which summarizes the approval actions that the EPA has taken on the non-regulatory and quasi-regulatory portions of the Alaska SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07560 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0117 FRL-9907-50-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective June 6, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by May 7, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Illinois' rule revision to extend the term for an initial permit or renewal of a Federally Enforceable State Operating Permit (FESOP) from five years to ten years. Illinois submitted this rule revision for approval on January 9, 2014. FESOPs apply to non-major sources that obtain enforceable limits to avoid being subject to certain Clean Air Act (Act) requirements, including the Title V operating permit program. This revision meets the Federal requirements found in the June 28, 1989, rule addressing Federal enforceability of FESOPs. This rule revision is expected to reduce the administrative costs of the permitting process for both the affected sources and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). It will also allow IEPA to devote more resources to major source Title V permitting actions and permit modifications for both Title V and FESOP sources.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07564 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805 FRL-9908-70-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) to address the section 110 requirements of the CAA for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standards (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS). The SIPs under section 110 of the CAA are often referred to as the “infrastructure” SIP, and specifically we are finalizing approval of portions of these states' submissions intended to meet the applicable state board requirements obligated by section 128 of the CAA. The proposed rule associated with this final action was published on February 7, 2014, and we received no comments.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07589 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0299 FRL-9909-09-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07569 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0413 FRL-9909-10-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07565 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0681 FRL-9909-07-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective on May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Hawaii on February 13, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07561 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2014-0117 FRL-9907-51-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Illinois' rule revision to extend permit terms for the initial permit or renewal of Federally Enforceable State Operating Permits (FESOPs) from five years to ten years. Illinois submitted this rule revision for approval on January 9, 2014. FESOPs enable non-major sources to obtain Federally enforceable limits that keep them below certain Clean Air Act applicability thresholds.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06825 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0646 FRL-9908-72-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final Rule. This direct final rule is effective June 3, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by May 5, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to Michigan's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program rules and definitions, including revisions to Parts 1 and 18 of Michigan's Air Pollution Control Rules into Michigan's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revised rules address the Federal requirements for significant emission levels, and definitions for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted these revisions to EPA on August 9, 2013, and September 19, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06827 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0646 FRL-9908-71-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before May 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Michigan's Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program rules and definitions, including revisions to Parts 1 and 18 of Michigan's Air Pollution Control Rules into Michigan's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revised rules address the Federal requirements for significant emission levels, and definitions for fine particulate matter. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality submitted these revisions to EPA on August 9, 2013, and September 19, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07459 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0408 FRL-9909-11-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on May 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07240 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0285 FRL-9909-01-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on May 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing two actions pertaining to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) State Implementation Plan (SIP) requirements for the State of Tennessee. First, EPA is approving the SIP revision submitted by Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on October 9, 2013, as meeting the applicable requirements of the Act. This SIP revision addresses Tennessee's outstanding obligations related to the CAA State board and conflict of interest requirements. Second, EPA is fully approving the infrastructure SIP sub-element related to the State board and conflict of interest requirements for the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) NAAQS, 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. EPA notes that all other applicable Tennessee infrastructure SIP elements for the 2008 Lead, 1997 annual PM 2.5 , 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 , and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS have been addressed in separate rulemakings.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07127 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0191 FRL-9908-27-</E>Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on June 2, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by May 1, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving several revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to the Texas Minor New Source Review (NSR) Standard Permits (SP) Program. First, EPA is approving revisions submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, or Commission) on January 3, 2000, and March 11, 2011, expanding the Texas SP Program to include the Rule Standard Permit (Rule SP). The EPA is also approving a revision to the Texas SIP submitted by the TCEQ on February 1, 2006, for a specific Rule SP, the Rule Standard Permit for Pollution Control Projects (Rule SP for PCP) as meeting the requirements for a Minor NSR SIP revision. Finally, because EPA is approving the Rule SP for PCP, EPA is also approving a severable portion of the January 3, 2000, submittal concerning the Texas Senate Bill 7 (SB7) permitting program for grandfathered and electing electric generating facilities (EGFs). All of the Texas SB7 EGFs permitting program provisions have been approved as part of the Texas NSR SIP except for this severable portion. This severable portion allowing for the use of the Rule SP for PCP for permitting of collateral emission increases is being approved as meeting the requirements for a Minor NSR SIP revision. EPA is approving these actions under section 110 of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA) through a direct final rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07128 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2014-0191 FRL-9908-26-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before May 1, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve several revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to the Texas Minor New Source Review (NSR) Standard Permits (SP) Program. First, EPA is approving revisions submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, or Commission) on January 3, 2000, and March 11, 2011, expanding the Texas SP Program to include the Rule Standard Permit (Rule SP). The EPA is also proposing to approve a revision to the Texas SIP submitted by the TCEQ on February 1, 2006, for a specific Rule SP, the Rule Standard Permit for Pollution Control Projects (Rule SP for PCP) as meeting the requirements for a Minor NSR SIP revision. Finally, because EPA is proposing to approve the Rule SP for PCP, EPA is also proposing to approve a severable portion of the January 3, 2000, submittal concerning the Texas Senate Bill 7 (SB7) permitting program for grandfathered and electing electric generating facilities (EGFs). All of the Texas SB7 EGFs permitting program provisions have been approved as part of the Texas NSR SIP except for this severable portion. This severable portion allowing for the use of the Rule SP for PCP for permitting of collateral emission increases is being proposed for approval as meeting the requirements for a Minor NSR SIP revision. EPA is proposing these actions under section 110 of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA) through a direct final rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05526 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0228 FRL-9907-73-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; clarification. This final rule is effective on March 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is clarifying its final action on revisions to the Hawaii State Implementation Plan (SIP), published in the Federal Register on August 9, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06671 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0589 FRL-9908-50-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by April 30, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the 1997 Eight-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Berks County (Reading Maintenance Area). The SIP revision also includes updated point and area source inventories for NO X . This rulemaking action proposes to approve the updated MVEBs and thereby make them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point and area source inventories in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07122 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0576 FRL-9904-75-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the Maricopa County Area portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on August 23, 2013 and concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from fugitive dust sources. We are approving local statutes that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07115 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0984 FRL-9904-83-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 30, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action under the Clean Air Act to approve a revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter emissions from dust generating operations that do not already have a permit within the Phoenix planning area. We are approving a state statute that requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to develop and adopt a general permit that specifies episodic best management practices that are to be implemented by certain dust-generating activities.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07118 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0171 FRL-9908-25-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 30, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 30, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Arizona Statutes portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from dust generating operations that do not already have a permit. We are approving a state requirement, in accordance with Arizona Revised Statute section 49-457.05, that identifies a series of Best Management Practices (BMP) for these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06955 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0090 FRL-9908-88-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of West Virginia's requests to redesignate to attainment the Charleston nonattainment area (hereafter “the Charleston Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also approving as a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Area. West Virginia's maintenance plans include insignificance findings for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions to the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards, which EPA agrees with and is approving for transportation conformity purposes. In addition, EPA is approving the 2008 emissions inventory for the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07116 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0984 FRL-9904-74-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing under the Clean Air Act to approve a revision to the Arizona Statutes portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from dust generating operations that do not already have a permit within the Phoenix Planning area. We are proposing to approve a state statute that requires the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to develop and adopt a general permit that specifies episodic best management practices that are to be implemented by certain dust-generating activities.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-07119 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0171 FRL-9908-24-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Arizona Statutes portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from dust generating operations that do not already have a permit. We are proposing to approve a state general permit to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06670 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0589 FRL-9908-49-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by April 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) for the 1997 Eight-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Berks County (also referred to as the “Reading Maintenance Area”). Also as a part of this SIP revision is an update to the area and point source inventories for NO X . In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06586 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0211 FRL-9908-46-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06697 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0248 FRL-9908-48-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 27, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by April 28, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The revision consists of a second limited maintenance plan for the carbon monoxide (CO) Pittsburgh Area (“the Pittsburgh Area” or “the Area”) in Allegheny County, formerly designated as a CO nonattainment area. The maintenance plan ensures maintenance of the CO national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) in the Pittsburgh Area for a second 10-year period after redesignation of the Area from nonattainment to attainment, through year 2022. EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06698 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0248 FRL-9908-47-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by April 28, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which consists of a second limited maintenance plan for the carbon monoxide (CO) Pittsburgh Area (“the Pittsburgh Area” or “the Area”) in Allegheny County, formerly designated as a CO nonattainment area. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06664 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2010-0715, FRL-9908-68-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Idaho SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008. The EPA is also proposing to find that the Idaho SIP meets the interstate transport requirements of the CAA related to prevention of significant deterioration and visibility for the 2006 PM 2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06666 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0183, FRL-9908-67-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the February 14, 2012, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Idaho demonstrating that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the infrastructure requirements necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The EPA is proposing to find that the Idaho SIP meets the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06661 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0686 FRL-9908-69-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 25, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 Under the Clean Air Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve, as a revision of the Arizona State Implementation Plan, the State's plan for maintaining the 1997 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone averaged over eight hours (8-hour ozone standard) in the Phoenix-Mesa nonattainment area for ten years beyond redesignation, and the related motor vehicle emission budgets, because they meet the applicable requirements for such plans and budgets. EPA is also proposing to approve a request from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to redesignate the Phoenix-Mesa nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone standard because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06352 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0002: FRL-9908-38-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On December 14, 2012, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the Idaho portion (hereafter referred to as “Franklin County”) of the cross border Logan, Utah-Idaho fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (Logan UT-ID). The EPA is finalizing a limited approval of PM 2.5 control measures contained in the December 2012 submittal because incorporation of these measures strengthen the Idaho SIP and reduce sources of PM 2.5 emissions in Franklin County that contribute to violations of the 2006 PM 2.5 standard in the Logan UT-ID nonattainment area. We will address the remainder of the December 2012 SIP submission revision in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06585 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2014-0182 FRL-9908-44-Region-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This revision will establish an updated ten-year carbon monoxide (CO) maintenance plan for the New York portion of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island (NYCMA) CO area which includes the following seven counties: Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and Westchester. In addition, EPA proposes to approve a revision to the CO motor vehicle emissions budgets for New York and revisions to the 2007 Attainment/Base Year emissions inventory. The New York portion of the NYCMA CO area was redesignated to attainment of the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) on April 19, 2002 and maintenance plans were also approved at that time. By this action, EPA is proposing to approve the second maintenance plan for this area because it provides for continued attainment for an additional ten years of the CO NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06053 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0663 FRL-9908-09-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving in part and disapproving in part State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Nevada pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by the EPA, and that EPA act on such SIPs. Nevada has met most of the applicable requirements. Where EPA is disapproving, in part, Nevada's SIP revisions, most of the deficiencies have already been addressed by a federal implementation plan (FIP). For one remaining deficiency, this final rule sets a two-year deadline for EPA to promulgate a FIP, unless EPA approves an adequate SIP revision prior to that time. EPA remains committed to working with Nevada's environmental agencies to develop such a SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-06225 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0814 & EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0692 FRL-9908-43-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before April 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On April 18, 2008, and September 23, 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received state implementation plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), regarding the infrastructure elements for the 1997 annual Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS, respectively. On October 31, 2012, EPA received a SIP submission from FDEP regarding the infrastructure elements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Additionally, on October 22, 2013, FDEP supplemented the three aforementioned infrastructure SIP submissions. EPA is proposing to approve the elements of these infrastructure SIP submissions, as supplemented on October 22, 2013, as they relate to the protection of visibility in other states.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05903 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0415 FRL 9908-16-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective May 19, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 18, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request by Indiana to revise the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for the Evansville/Southwestern Indiana Area to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Indiana submitted the SIP revision request for the Evansville Area on July 2, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05669 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0657 FRL-9907-00-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 19, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 18, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Payson portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on January 23, 2012. This revision consists of the second ten-year maintenance plan for the Payson air quality planning area for the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM 10 ). EPA is approving this plan based on the conclusion that the plan adequately provides for continued maintenance of the PM 10 NAAQS in the Payson area through 2022. EPA is taking this action pursuant to those provisions of the CAA that obligate the Agency to take action on submittals of revisions to SIPs. The effect of this action is to make the State's continuing commitments with respect to maintenance of the PM 10 NAAQS in the Payson area federally enforceable for another ten years.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05667 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0657 FRL-9907-99-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by April 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Payson portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan submitted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality on January 23, 2012. This revision consists of the second ten-year maintenance plan for the Payson air quality planning area for the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter less than 10 microns in diameter (PM 10 ). EPA is proposing to approve this plan based on the conclusion that the plan adequately provides for continued maintenance of the PM 10 NAAQS in the Payson area through 2022. EPA is proposing this action pursuant to those provisions of the CAA that obligate the Agency to take action on submittals of revisions to SIPs. The effect of this action would be to make the State's continuing commitments with respect to maintenance of the PM 10 NAAQS in the Payson area federally enforceable for another ten years.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05904 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0415 FRL 9908-15-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 18, 2014. Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0415, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: blakley.pamela@epa.gov 3. Fax: (312) 692-2450. 4. Mail: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a request by Indiana to revise the 1997 annual fine particulate matter maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for the Evansville/Southwestern, Indiana Area to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Indiana submitted the SIP revision request for the Evansville, Indiana Area on July 2, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05808 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0510 FRL-9908-04-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05821 RIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective May 19, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 17, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) which were submitted to EPA on July 12, 2012. This submission revises two heavy duty diesel vehicle idling rules that are applicable in Kansas City and St. Louis. This revision provides clarity to the rules in the applicability section by listing owners and operators of passenger load/unload locations where commercial, public and institutional heavy-duty vehicles load or unload passengers. The affected parties were unintentionally omitted from the applicability section of the rule even though they are required to comply with the rule in the general provisions section. These revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of these SIP revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05807 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0498 FRL-9908-05-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 17, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of West Virginia's requests to redesignate to attainment the West Virginia portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV nonattainment area (hereafter “the Steubenville-Weirton Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also approving as a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the West Virginia portion of the Area. West Virginia's maintenance plans include insignificance findings for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions to the West Virginia portion of the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards, which EPA agrees with and is approving for transportation conformity purposes. In addition, EPA is approving the 2008 emissions inventory for the West Virginia portion of the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA has taken a separate rulemaking action to approve the redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton Area for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05823 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0817 FRL-9908-01-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comment by April 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) which were submitted to EPA on July 12, 2012. This submission revises two heavy duty diesel vehicle idling rules that are applicable in Kansas City and St. Louis. This revision provides clarity to the rules in the applicability section by listing owners and operators of passenger load/unload locations where commercial, public and institutional heavy-duty vehicles load or unload passengers. The affected parties were unintentionally omitted from the applicability section of the rule even though they are required to comply with the rule in the general provisions section. These revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of these SIP revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05100 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0439 FRL-9907-55-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) that control emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) in Texas. The revisions were submitted to the EPA by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on October 31, 2013 and address the maintenance and removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment at GDFs. The EPA is also approving related revisions to the Stage II SIP narrative that pertain to the maintenance and removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment and demonstrate that the absence of Stage II equipment in the Beaumont-Port Arthur (BPA), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston-Galveston Brazoria (HGB) areas, and in El Paso County would not interfere with attainment of the national ambient air quality standards, reasonable further progress or any other requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). The EPA is approving these revisions pursuant to sections 110 and 202 of the Act and consistent with the EPA's guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05685 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0724 FRL-9907-79-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective May 16, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 16, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52, 62, and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP), the 40 CFR part 62 state plans (111(d)), and the 40 CFR part 70 operating permits program, which were received on August 25, 2011, May 8, 2012, and February 11, 2013, respectively. The revisions submitted by the state move definitions currently in individual rules into one rule and eliminates the risk of the same term being defined differently for different rules. This action provides more clarity for the regulated public. These revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of these rule revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05684 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0724 FRL 9907-78-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by April 16, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52, 62, and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP), the 40 CFR part 62 state plans for designated facilities and pollutants (111(d)), and the 40 CFR part 70 operating permits program, which were received on August 25, 2011, May 8, 2012, and February 11, 2013, respectively. The revisions submitted by the state move definitions currently in individual rules into one rule and eliminates the risk of the same term being defined differently for different rules. This action provides more clarity for the regulated public. These revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's proposed approval of these rule revisions is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05512 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0118 FRL-9907-77-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective May 13, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by April 14, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Iowa. These revisions will amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rule, Chapter 33, “Special Regulations and Construction Permit Requirements for Major Stationary Sources—Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality.” This rule amendment makes the state regulation consistent with the Federal regulation for the fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) PSD program. This revision will amend source obligation provisions as they apply to recordkeeping and will provide a mechanism to allow industry to request rescission of a PSD permit, both of which match the Federal regulations. This action is also consistent with the state's request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels (SILs) and Significant Monitoring Concentrations (SMCs). These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05527 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0599 FRL-9906-92-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 13, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 14, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning emissions inventories for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the San Francisco Bay Area and Chico PM 2.5 nonattainment areas. We are approving these emissions inventories under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05523 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0118 FRL 9907-76-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by April 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions will amend the SIP to include revisions to Iowa air quality rule, Chapter 33, “Special Regulations and Construction Permit Requirements for Major Stationary Sources—Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) of Air Quality.” This rule amendment will make state regulation consistent with Federal regulation for fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) PSD program. This revision will also amend source obligation provisions as they apply to recordkeeping and will provide a mechanism to allow industry to request rescission of a PSD permit, both of which will match the Federal regulations. This action is also consistent with the state's request to not include, into the SIP, provisions relating to Significant Impact Levels and Significant Monitoring Concentrations. These provisions were vacated and remanded by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on January 22, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05525 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0599 FRL-9906-91-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by April 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning emission inventories for the 2006 24-hour fine particle National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for the San Francisco Bay Area and Chico PM 2.5 nonattainment areas. We are approving these emissions inventories under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05743 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0423 FRL- 9908-03-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of West Virginia (West Virginia) through the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). West Virginia's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing SIP addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is proposing approval of West Virginia's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05387 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0683 FRL-9905-26-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on April 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District and El Dorado County Air Quality Management District portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). The South Coast action was proposed in the Federal Register on September 13, 2013 and concerns carbon monoxide emissions from cement kilns. The El Dorado County action was proposed in the Federal Register on October 25, 2013 and concerns the District's demonstration that its rules met reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements under the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). We are approving these documents under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05229 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0806 FRL-9905-18-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 12, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by April 14, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from graphic arts operations and from surface preparation and cleaning operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05233 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0806 FRL-9905-17-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by April 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from graphic arts operations and from surface preparation and cleaning operations. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05227 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0687 FRL-9907-14-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on April 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State implementation plan revision submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the 2008 lead national ambient air quality standard in the Los Angeles County nonattainment area. The submitted SIP revision is the Final 2012 Lead State Implementation Plan—Los Angeles County. Specifically, EPA is approving the emissions inventory, attainment demonstration, the reasonably available control measures/reasonably available control technology demonstration, reasonable further progress demonstration, and contingency measures as meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA's implementing regulations for the lead NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05384 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0332 FRL-9907-74-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 11, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve rule revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Control Techniques Guidelines (CTG) category for Offset Lithographic Printing, including the Reasonably Available Control Technologies (RACT) requirements for this CTG category for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) and the Dallas-Fort-Worth (DFW) 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas. This rulemaking addresses the 2006 CTG entitled, “Lithographic Printing Materials and Letterpress Printing Materials,” as well as the corresponding RACT analysis for both the HGB and DFW 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment areas. This action is in accordance with sections 110, 172(c) and 182 of the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05382 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0542 FRL-9907-86-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Comments must be received on or before April 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On February 12, 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register a proposed rule to conditionally approve the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) for establishing the Flexible Permit Program and requested comments by March 14, 2014. EPA is extending the original public comment period of 30 days for the proposed rule until April 4, 2014.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05106 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0778 FRL-9907-56-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing disapproval of revisions to the Clark County portion of the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action concerns affirmative defense provisions applicable to violations related to excess emissions from sources during equipment startup, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) events. Under authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), this action identifies deficiencies with these provisions preventing EPA's approval of them as SIP revisions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05222 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2005-AL-0002 FRL-9907-75-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; extension of comment period. Comments must be received on or before May 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule entitled “Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans: Alabama: Error Correction and Disapproval of Revisions to the Visible Emissions Rule.” The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2014. Written comments on the proposed rule were to be submitted to EPA on or before March 17, 2014 (30-day comment period). As requested, EPA is extending the original public comment period by 60 days. The public comment period will now close on May 16, 2014.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04948 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0661 A-1-FRL-9906-76-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on April 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This SIP revision establishes carbon monoxide (CO) limited maintenance plans for the City of Manchester, New Hampshire and the City of Nashua, New Hampshire. As part of its limited maintenance plan, New Hampshire will continue year-round CO monitoring at the Londonderry Moose Hill station in Londonderry, New Hampshire with triggers to reestablish CO monitoring sites in Manchester and Nashua if elevated CO levels are recorded in Londonderry. Future carbon monoxide transportation conformity evaluations for Manchester and Nashua will, for the length of their limited maintenance plans, be considered to satisfy the regional emissions analysis and “budget test” requirements. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05009 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0834 FRL-9907-57-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective April 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Pagosa Springs area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ). The State adopted the revised maintenance plan on November 19, 2009. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. EPA is taking final action approving the revised maintenance plan with the exception of one aspect of the plan's contingency measures. EPA's approval includes the revised maintenance plan's 2021 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget (MVEB) for PM 10 . In taking final action to approve the revised maintenance plan, we are taking final action to exclude from use in determining whether or not Pagosa Springs continues to attain the 24-hour PM 10 NAAQS, exceedances of the 24-hour PM 10 NAAQS that were recorded at the Pagosa Springs PM 10 monitor on March 22, 2009, April 3, 2009, April 5, 2010, April 28, 2010, April 29, 2010, May 11, 2010, and May 22, 2010 because the exceedances meet the criteria for exceptional events caused by high wind natural events. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-05102 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0172 FRL-9907-53-Region-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by April 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by California for the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California SIP. The submitted SIP revision contains the District's demonstration regarding Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). We are proposing to approve the submitted SIP revision under Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04950 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0509 A-1-FRL-9906-95-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before April 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. This revision includes regulatory amendments that require the decommissioning of Stage II vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities by December 22, 2015, and a demonstration that such removal is consistent with the Clean Air Act and EPA guidance. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of New Hampshire's revised vapor recovery regulation.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03854 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0227 FRL-9906-93-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective April 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve revisions to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to EPA on June 20, 2013, which address revised Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for Units 3 and 4 of the American Electric Power/Public Service Company of Oklahoma (AEP/PSO) Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The revisions also address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) concerning non-interference with programs to protect visibility in other states.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03857 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0227 FRL-9906-81-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective April 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to amend a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Oklahoma that became effective on January 27, 2012, as it applies to Units 3 and 4 of the Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma, which is operated by the American Electric Power/Public Service Company of Oklahoma (AEP/PSO). We are removing the FIP requirements for AEP/PSO because, in a separate action being published in today's Federal Register , we are taking final action to approve revisions to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to EPA on June 20, 2013, which address revised Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for Units 3 and 4 of AEP/PSO's Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The revisions (collectively, the “Oklahoma SIP revisions”) also address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) concerning non-interference with programs to protect visibility in other states.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04779 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0698 FRL-9907-32-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 4, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Missouri which revises the written reporting requirements for maintenance, start-up, or shutdown activities; updates the information a source operator must provide to the department when a notice of excess emissions is received; and corrects references in the reporting and record keeping section.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04615 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0628: FRL-9907-38-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving changes to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) dated November 20, 2013. This SIP revision updates ambient air quality standards for carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04323 RIN EPA-R08-0AR-2011-0562 FRL-9905-67-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado on May 11, 2012. The May 11, 2012 submittal addresses updates to Regulation Number 10 “Criteria for Analysis of Conformity” of the Colorado SIP including revisions to transportation conformity requirements, transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, and enforceability of certain transportation related control and mitigation measures. The submittal also removes certain provisions from the SIP so that federal rules will govern conformity of general federal actions. EPA is approving the submission in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04324 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0734, FRL-9907-02-Region-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone concerning the control of volatile organic compounds. The SIP revision consists of amendments to Part 228, “Surface Coating Processes, Commercial and Industrial Adhesives, Sealants and Primers.” The intended effect of this action is to approve control techniques, required by the Clean Air Act, which will result in emission reductions that will help attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04783 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0707 FRL-9907-45-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before April 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) received on January 30, 2014. The SIP submission contains revisions to Washington's solid fuel burning device rules to control fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) from residential wood combustion. The updated regulations reflect Washington State statutory changes made in 2012, setting revised PM 2.5 trigger levels for impaired air quality burn bans and setting criteria for prohibiting solid fuel burning devices that are not certified. The submission also contains updates to the regulations to improve the clarity of the language. We are proposing to approve these changes because they meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act and strengthen the Washington SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04452 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0421 FRL-9907-22-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on May 2, 2014, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by April 2, 2014. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The State of Alaska (the State) submitted two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Anchorage Transportation Control Program, Anchorage Carbon Monoxide (CO) Maintenance Plan. On September 20, 2011, the State submitted a SIP revision (2011 Submittal) that updated Anchorage's CO motor vehicle emissions budget (MVEB) in the Anchorage CO maintenance area using the EPA's Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model. On April 22, 2013, the State submitted a SIP revision (2013 Submittal) to satisfy the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) requirement for a second 10-year maintenance plan for the Anchorage CO maintenance area in the form of a limited maintenance plan (LMP). This LMP addresses maintenance of the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for a second 10-year period, beyond redesignation of the area to attainment, through 2024. The EPA is taking direct final action to approve both the 2013 Submittal and portions of the 2011 Submittal that are not superseded by the 2013 Submittal. The EPA is approving these SIP revisions because the State has demonstrated that they are consistent with the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04441 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0418, FRL-9907-30-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on April 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving the May 9, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Idaho to revise the SIP to update the incorporation by reference of Federal air quality regulations into the SIP and make minor edits and clarifications. The EPA is granting limited approval, as SIP strengthening, to a portion of the submittal that incorporates by reference updates to the Federal nonattainment new source review (nonattainment NSR) requirements that have been recently remanded to the EPA by a court. In addition, the EPA is partially disapproving Idaho's incorporation by reference of two provisions of the Federal prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) permitting rules that have been recently vacated in a separate decision by a court. Finally we are taking no action on Idaho's incorporation by reference of another provision of the Federal PSD permitting rules that has also been the subject of a court action. Upon the effective date of this action, the Idaho SIP will incorporate by reference certain Federal regulations as of July 1, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04443 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0421 FRL-9907-21-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before April 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The State of Alaska (the State) submitted two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions to the Anchorage Transportation Control Program, Anchorage Carbon Monoxide (CO) Maintenance Plan. On September 20, 2011, the State submitted a SIP revision (2011 Submittal) that updated Anchorage's carbon monoxide (CO) motor vehicle emissions budget in the Anchorage CO maintenance area using the EPA's Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator model. On April 22, 2013, the State submitted a SIP revision (2013 Submittal) to satisfy the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) requirement for a second 10-year maintenance plan for the Anchorage CO maintenance area in the form of a limited maintenance plan (LMP). This LMP addresses maintenance of the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standards for a second 10-year period, beyond redesignation of the area to attainment, through 2024. The EPA is proposing to approve both the 2013 Submittal and portions of the 2011 Submittal that are not superseded by the 2013 Submittal. The EPA is proposing to approve these SIP revisions because the State has demonstrated that they are consistent with the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04336 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0474 FRL-9905-25-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 20, 1999. The September 20, 1999 submittal revised the numbering and format of the Utah Administrative Code (UAC) rules within Utah's SIP. In this action, EPA is acting on those rules from the September 20, 1999 submittal that still require EPA action. Specifically, EPA is approving R307-110-16, “Section IX, Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part G, Fluoride,” and disapproving R307-110-29, “Section XXI, Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program.” In conjunction with our disapproval of R307-110-29, we are also disapproving the Utah Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program, which Utah submitted as a revision to the SIP on February 6, 1996, and which was incorporated by reference in R307-110-29 as part of the September 20, 1999 submittal. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04168 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0645 FRL-9907-08-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective April 28, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 31, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Wisconsin on August 1, 2013, for the purpose of establishing transportation conformity “Conformity” criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, and enforceability of certain transportation related control and mitigation measures. This revision replaces Wisconsin's Conformity SIP that was approved on August 27, 1996.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04167 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0645 FRL-9907-07-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 31, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision submitted by the State of Wisconsin on August 1, 2013, for the purpose of establishing transportation conformity (conformity) criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, and the enforceability of certain transportation related control and mitigation measures. This revision replaces Wisconsin's conformity State Implementaion Plan (SIP) that was approved on August 27, 1996.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03640 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2011-0927 FRL-9906-67-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on March 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) on August 25, 2011. The revisions pertaining to Virginia's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program are being fully approved. EPA is granting limited approval to the revisions pertaining to Virginia's nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) program. In both cases, the revisions incorporate preconstruction permitting regulations for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) into the Virginia SIP. In addition, EPA is approving these revisions and portions of other related submissions for the purpose of determining that Virginia has met its statutory obligations with respect to the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) which relate to Virginia's PSD permitting program and are necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 8-hour ozone and PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS, and the 2008 lead NAAQS. EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the CAA. A previous PSD program approval of Virginia's Chapter 80, Article 8 regulations was provided to the Commonwealth as a “limited approval” for reasons that do not impact the approval of the August 25, 2011 submission. A correction related to that prior limited approved is also included in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03170 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0414, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0424, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0425, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0432 FRL-9906-50-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective April 28, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 27, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving requests by Indiana to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for Allen, Greene, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Vigo Counties to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Indiana submitted the SIP revision requests for Allen, Vigo, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties on July 2, 2013, and submitted the SIP revision request for Greene County on July 8, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03329 RIN EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0032 FRL-9906-80-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This action is effective on February 25, 2014. Under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3), an agency rulemaking may take effect before 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register if the agency has good cause to specify an earlier effective date. This action concerns SIP submissions that were due by June 30, 2012. In addition, this action simply starts a “clock” that will not result in sanctions for 18 months, and which Pennsylvania may avoid by submitting complete SIPs to the EPA. The EPA finds these reasons provide good cause for an immediate effective date. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action finding that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has not submitted state implementation plans (SIPs) for three nonattainment areas in Berks and Beaver Counties to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for attaining the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Pennsylvania has not yet submitted SIPs for three nonattainment areas—the Lyons and North Reading nonattainment areas in Berks County and the Lower Beaver Valley nonattainment area in Beaver County—that demonstrate how each nonattainment area would attain the 2008 Lead NAAQS as expeditiously as practicable. These plans were due by June 30, 2012. If Pennsylvania has not submitted and the EPA has not approved the required attainment plans for its nonattainment areas by no later than 2 years after the effective date of this finding, the EPA must promulgate a federal implementation plan (FIP) for the affected nonattainment area. In addition, the CAA provides for the imposition of sanctions if the state does not submit the required attainment SIP within specific timeframes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04074 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2014-0005 FRL-9907-09-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of a revision to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Delaware through the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). Delaware's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the State's existing implementation plan addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is proposing approval of Delaware's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03169 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0414, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0424, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0425, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0432 FRL-9906-49-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve requests by Indiana to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for Allen, Greene, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Vigo Counties to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Indiana submitted the SIP revision requests for Allen, Vigo, Vanderburgh, and Warrick Counties on July 2, 2013, and submitted the SIP revision request for Greene County on July 8, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04073 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0761 FRL-9907-11-Region-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before March 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of North Dakota on April 14, 2011. The revisions affect North Dakota's air pollution control rules regarding general provisions, ambient air quality standards (sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), nitrogen dioxide (NO X ), and lead), and permitting. EPA acted separately on other provisions in the April 14, 2011 submittal related to North Dakota's regulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) under its Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-04087 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2014-0006 FRL-9907-10-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of a revision to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia through the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). Virginia's SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the Commonwealth's existing SIP addressing regional haze (regional haze SIP). EPA is proposing approval of Virginia's SIP revision on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03639 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0247 FRL-9906-87-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received by March 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On March 11, 2013 the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revised plan for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to ten micrometers (PM 10 ) for Northern Ada County for the PM 10 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This revised Maintenance Plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second ten-year period beyond redesignation, extends the horizon years, and contains revised transportation conformity budgets. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve this State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision. The EPA is also proposing to approve the February 15-16, 2011 high wind exceptional event at the Boise Fire Station monitor, as well as contingency measures for the Pinehurst PM 10 Air Quality Improvement Plan. The EPA is proposing to approve the second ten-year PM 10 Maintenance Plan for Northern Ada County and the Pinehurst PM 10 contingency measures under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA is proposing to approve the February 2011 exceptional event pursuant to 40 CFR 50.14.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03642 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0241 FRL-9906-97-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before March 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision will implement low sulfur fuel oil provisions that will reduce the amount of sulfur in fuel oils used in combustion units which will aid in reducing sulfates that cause decreased visibility. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03434 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-1055 FRL-9906-65-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on April 21, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by March 20, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of New Mexico on November 18, 2010, May 24, 2011 and October 11, 2012 on behalf of the Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board (AQCB). These revisions serve to incorporate recent changes to the Federal Transportation Conformity and General Conformity rules into the state conformity SIP for Bernalillo County. EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03429 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0808 FRL-9906-62-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 20, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to EPA on October 5, 2010, and December 2, 2013. Together, these two SIP submittals revise the Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Program to provide for the regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and clarify the applicability of Best Available Control Technology (BACT) for all PSD permit applications. The December 2, 2013, submittal is a request for parallel processing of revisions proposed by the TCEQ on October 23, 2013. The December 2, 2013, submittal includes proposed revisions to the Texas SIP to provide the State of Texas with the express authority to regulate GHG emissions, issue PSD permits governing GHG emissions, establish appropriate emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Texas's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions, and revises several Minor New Source Review (NSR) provisions to specify that Minor NSR permit mechanisms cannot be used for authorizing GHG emissions. The December 2, 2013, SIP revision also defers until July 21, 2014, application of the PSD permitting requirements to biogenic carbon dioxide emissions from bioenergy and other biogenic stationary sources. The October 5, 2010, submittal revises the Texas SIP to clarify that all PSD permits must undergo BACT review consistent with the requirements in the Federal and Texas PSD programs. EPA is proposing to approve portions of the October 5, 2010, and December 2, 2013, SIP revisions to the Texas SIP and NSR permitting program as consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting of GHG emissions. EPA is proposing to sever and take no action on the portion of the October 5, 2010, SIP revision which pertains to the Texas Minor NSR program for Qualified Facilities. EPA is also proposing to sever and take no action on the portion of the December 2, 2013, SIP revision that relates to the provisions of EPA's July 20, 2011, “Deferral for CO 2 Emissions from Bioenergy and other Biogenic Sources Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Programs” (Biomass Deferral Rule), as the DC Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order to vacate that rule on July 13, 2013. EPA is also proposing to rescind the Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Texas, with three limited possibilities for retained authority, which was put in place to ensure the availability of a permitting authority for GHG permitting in Texas until final approval of the Texas SIP PSD GHG program. EPA is proposing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03439 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-1055 FRL-9906-64-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before March 20, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) at New Mexico Administrative Code 20.11.3 and 20.11.4, concerning transportation conformity and general conformity rules for Bernalillo County, New Mexico. The plan revision is intended to ensure consistency with amendments to the federal Transportation Conformity Rule and the federal General Conformity Rule. These plan revisions meet statutory and regulatory requirements, and are consistent with EPA's guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03314 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0464 FRL-9906-41-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 20, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 and 81 On June 8, 2012, the State of Wisconsin, through the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to redesignate the Milwaukee-Racine fine particle (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (“Milwaukee-Racine Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), and to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the Area. The Milwaukee-Racine Area is comprised of Milwaukee, Racine and Waukesha Counties. EPA is proposing to grant the state's request to redesignate the Area to attainment for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA's proposed approval involves several additional related actions. EPA is proposing to approve the state's plan for maintaining the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025. EPA is proposing to approve the ammonia, volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NO X ), direct PM 2.5, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) inventories submitted by the state as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Finally, EPA finds adequate and is proposing to approve Wisconsin's NO X , direct PM 2.5 , SO 2 , and VOC motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for 2020 and 2025 for the Milwaukee Area. EPA is also addressing a number of additional issues, including the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): The Court's August 21, 2012, decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR); and the Court's January 4, 2013, decision to remand two final rules implementing the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03173 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0528 FRL-9906-60-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the revisions to the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on September 20, 1995; April 19, 1996; July 22, 1998; and September 11, 2000. These revisions to the Texas SIP establish the Standard Permit for Installation and/or Modification of Oil and Gas Facilities. EPA is also approving non-substantive revisions to the Texas Standard Permit SIP rules relating to applicability, submitted on February 1, 2006, and March 11, 2011. EPA is taking these actions in accordance with section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03289 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0789 FRL-9906-68-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted on July 20, 2009 by the State of West Virginia. The proposed revision will expedite the processing of certain preconstruction permits issued under West Virginia's minor New Source Review (NSR) Program. Notably, the revision will allow, in certain circumstances, construction prior to obtaining a permit, and will allow equipment and materials to be delivered and stored onsite prior to permit issuance. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03322 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0495 FRL-9906-61-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on May 19, 2011. The May 19, 2011, SIP submission adopts revisions to the Texas General Air Quality Definitions and Permits by Rule (PBR) program consistent with certain federal rules implementing the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA is also proposing to find that the Texas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) New Source Review (NSR) SIP meets all EPA PM 2.5 PSD SIP rules. These rules include permitting components such as the PM 2.5 precursors of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, condensables, significant emissions rates (SER), and increment. EPA is proposing these actions under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03328 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0794 FRL-9906-66-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a source-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to EPA by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) on January 17, 2014, for the purpose of exempting a Hertz Corporation facility from the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) Stage II vapor control requirements. The subject Hertz Corporation facility is currently being constructed at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. EPA's proposed approval of this revision to Kentucky's SIP is based on rationale contained in the December 12, 2006 EPA policy memorandum from Stephen D. Page, entitled “ Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated.” This action is being proposed pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03114 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0552, FRL-9903-94-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision packages submitted by the State of Colorado on June 18, 2009 and May 25, 2011. EPA approves the June 18, 2009 submittal revisions, which supersede revisions submitted on June 11, 2008, to Regulation 3, Part A, Section VI.D.1., regarding construction permit processing fees. EPA approves Colorado's May 25, 2011 submittal, which addresses regulation of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) under Colorado's construction permit program. EPA also approves minor editorial changes to Regulation 3, Parts A, B, and D in the May 25, 2011 submittal. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02938 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2005-AL-0002 FRL-9906-38-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before March 17, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to correct, pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), its erroneous approval of revisions to Alabama's State Implementation Plan (SIP) that amended the visible emissions rule applicable to certain stationary sources. The State of Alabama, through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), submitted the SIP revisions in question to EPA on September 11, 2003, and August 22, 2008. EPA took final action approving these SIP revisions on October 15, 2008. EPA is now reconsidering its previous approval and is proposing to determine that EPA's October 2008 approval of these SIP revisions was in error. Consequently, EPA is also proposing to disapprove the aforementioned SIP revisions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-03119 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0542 FRL-9906-37-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 14, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to conditionally approve revisions to the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) 1 and its predecessor, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC), on November 29, 1994; March 13, 1996; July 22, 1998; October 25, 1999; September 11, 2000; April 12, 2001; July 31, 2002, September 4, 2002; October 4, 2002; September 25, 2003; July 2, 2010; October 5, 2010; and October 21, 2013. These revisions to the Texas SIP establish the Flexible Permit Program. The flexible permit program is a minor NSR permit program which functions as an alternative to the traditional preconstruction permit program that is authorized in Title 30 of the Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Chapter 116, Subchapter B. The flexible permit program is intended to eliminate the need for owners or operators of participating facilities to submit an amendment application each time certain types of operational or physical changes are made at a permitted facility. EPA is proposing toconditionally approve the Flexible Permit Program as initially submitted in November 1994 and amended through the October 21, 2013, as consistent with federal requirements for minor NSR programs. Final approval of the Texas Flexible Permit Program is contingent upon TCEQ adopting and submitting to EPA an approvable SIP revision addressing the commitments made by the TCEQ in its October 21, 2013, Flexible Permits Commitment Letter. EPA is proposing this action under Section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). 1 On September 1, 2002, the Texas Legislature (House Bill 2912) formally changed the name of Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02841 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0833 FRL-9906-35-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the designee of the Governor of Colorado submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Telluride area for the 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), and the SIP was adopted on November 19, 2009. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A, this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is taking final action approving the revised maintenance plan's 2021 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. Also, we are taking final action to exclude exceedances of the PM 10 NAAQS that were recorded at the Telluride PM 10 monitor on April 5, 2010 and April 16, 2013, from use in determining whether or not Telluride continues to attain the PM 10 NAAQS, because they meet the criteria for exceptional events caused by high wind natural events. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02931 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2014-0049 FRL-9906-42-Region-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove revisions to the South Dakota State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to EPA on June 20, 2011. The proposed SIP revisions address the permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we propose to approve revisions to the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the provisions of the federal PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule (Tailoring Rule). The proposed SIP revisions incorporate by reference the federal Tailoring Rule's emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to South Dakota's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions. EPA is proposing to disapprove a related provision that would rescind the State's Tailoring Rule revision in certain circumstances. EPA will take separate action on an amendment to the chapter Construction Permits for New Sources or Modifications in the June 20, 2011 submittal, regarding permits for minor sources. EPA is proposing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02478 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0592 FRL-9906-06-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 13, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). NYSDEC is requesting that EPA redesignate ten counties in the New York State portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area from nonattainment to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour Fine Particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Included with its redesignation request, New York submitted a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan that provides for continued compliance of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. The maintenance plan includes the 2007 attainment year emissions inventory that EPA is proposing to approve in this rulemaking in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA had previously determined that the New York portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. Additionally, EPA is proposing to approve the 2009, 2017, and 2025 motor vehicle emissions budgets for PM 2.5 and Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02701 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805 FRL-9906-32-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) to address the section 110 requirements of the CAA for the 2006 24-hour fine particle national ambient air quality standards (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS). The SIPs under section 110 of the CAA are often referred to as the “infrastructure” SIP, and specifically we are proposing approval of portions of these states' submissions intended to meet the state board requirements of section 110. This section requires states to comply with the applicable state board requirements found in section 128 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01319 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0807 FRL-9905-69-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to determine that an October 26, 2010, action was in error and to make a correction pursuant to section 110(k)(6) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The correction will bring the codification section of the October 26, 2010, action into accord with the actual substance of the rulemaking action. The October 26, 2010, final rule approved various revisions to Ohio regulations that consolidated air quality standards in a new chapter of rules and adjusted the rule cross references accordingly in various related Ohio rules, including a specific revision to the cross reference in the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) pertaining to methods for measurements for comparison with the particulate matter air quality standards. The correction will remove the appearance that EPA approved extraneous portions of this rule in the OAC. EPA is not re-opening the comment period on the October 26, 2010, action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02079 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0746 FRL-9902-49-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving changes to Utah's rule R307-107, which pertains to source emissions during breakdowns. Utah's prior version of rule R307-107 had several deficiencies related to the treatment of excess emissions from sources during malfunction events. On April 18, 2011, EPA finalized a rulemaking which found that the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP) was substantially inadequate to attain or maintain the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) or to otherwise comply with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) because it included rule R307-107. Concurrent with this finding, EPA issued a SIP call that required the State to revise its SIP by either removing R307-107 or correcting its deficiencies, and to submit the revised SIP to EPA by November 18, 2012. On August 16, 2012, the State submitted to EPA revisions to R307-107. EPA is approving these revisions because they correct the identified SIP deficiencies concerning the treatment of excess emissions during malfunctions and, therefore, satisfy EPA's April 18, 2011 SIP call. This final approval eliminates all potential clocks for sanctions and for EPA to promulgate a federal implementation plan (FIP) related to the April 18, 2011 SIP call.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02083 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0300 FRL-9903-27-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving revisions to the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) under Utah's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program and other SIP provisions. These revisions were submitted to EPA on April 14, 2011 by the Governor. The GHG-related SIP revisions are designed to align Utah's regulations with the GHG emission thresholds established in EPA's “PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Final Rule,” which EPA issued by notice dated June 3, 2010. In today's action, EPA is approving the GHG (as it relates to the PSD program) revisions because the Agency has determined that this SIP revision, which is already adopted by Utah as a final effective rule, is in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding PSD permitting for GHGs.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02080 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0395 FRL-9904-24-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 15, 2006. The September 15, 2006 revisions contain new, amended and renumbered rules in Utah Administrative Code (UAC) Title R-307 that pertain to the issuance of Utah air quality permits. The September 15, 2006 revisions supersede and entirely replace an October 9, 1998 submittal that initially revised provisions in Utah's air quality permit program, and partially supersede and replace a September 20, 1999 submittal. In this action, we are fully approving the SIP revisions in the September 15, 2006 submittal with the following exceptions: we are disapproving the State's rules R307-401-7 (Public Notice), R307-401-9(b) and portions of (9)(c) (Small Source Exemption), R307-401-12 (Reduction in Air Contaminants), and R307-410-5 (Documentation of Ambient Air Impacts for Hazardous Air Pollutants); we are limitedly approving and limitedly disapproving R307-410-6 (Stack Heights and Dispersion Techniques); and we are not acting on R307-101-2, R307-401-14, R307-401-15, and R307-401-16 for the reasons explained in this action. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02574 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0762 FRL-9906-04-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Arizona to meet Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements applicable to the Maricopa County (Phoenix) PM-10 Nonattainment Area. The Maricopa County PM-10 Nonattainment Area is located in the eastern portion of Maricopa County and encompasses the cities of Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Glendale, several other smaller jurisdictions, unincorporated County lands, as well as the town of Apache Junction in Pinal County. The Maricopa County PM-10 Nonattainment Area is designated as a serious nonattainment area for the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter of ten microns or less (PM-10). The submitted SIP revision is the Maricopa Association of Governments Five Percent Plan for PM-10 for the Maricopa County Nonattainment Area (2012 Five Percent Plan). Arizona's obligation to submit the 2012 Five Percent Plan was triggered by EPA's June 6, 2007 finding that the Maricopa PM-10 Nonattainment Area had failed to meet its December 31, 2006 deadline to attain the PM-10 NAAQS. The CAA requires a serious PM-10 nonattainment area that fails to meet its attainment deadline to submit a plan providing for attainment of the PM-10. NAAQS and for an annual emission reduction in PM-10 or PM-10 precursors of not less than five percent until attainment. EPA is proposing to approve the 2012 Five Percent Plan as meeting all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02609 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0713, FRL-9906-33-Region-10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of proposed rulemaking; reopening of comment period. For the proposed rule published December 26, 2013 (78 FR 78311), comments must be received in writing by March 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is reopening the public comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking “Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Washington: Kent, Seattle, and Tacoma Second 10-Year PM 10 Limited Maintenance Plan” published on December 26, 2013. A commenter requested additional time to review the proposal and prepare comments. In response to this request, the EPA is reopening the comment period.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-02480 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0851 FRL-9906-05-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before March 7, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On June 21, 2012, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), submitted a request to redesignate the Macon, Georgia, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Macon Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the Macon Area. The Macon Area is comprised of Bibb County and a portion of Monroe County in Georgia. EPA is proposing to approve the redesignation request and the related SIP revision for Bibb County and a portion of Monroe County in Georgia, including GA EPD's plan for maintaining attainment of the PM 2.5 standard in the Macon Area. EPA is also proposing to approve into the Georgia SIP the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 for the year 2023 for the Macon Area that are included as part of Georgia's maintenance plan for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01903 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0885 FRL-9906-03-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on April 1, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by March 3, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is granting direct final approval of revisions submitted by the State of Texas that affect the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning Texas' motor vehicle air pollution rules. Based upon the State's submitted Texas clean fuel fleet (TCFF) program equivalency demonstration that the new Tier 2 and 2007 heavy-duty diesel vehicles and engines meet or exceed the LEV requirement, we are approving the removal of the TCFF program's repealed low emission vehicle (LEV) rules and mobile emission reduction credit (MERC) rules from the Texas SIP. We also are approving the removal of the Transportation Control Measures (TCM) substitution repealed rules from the Texas SIP. We are approving as part of the SIP a new Texas Clean Fleet (TCF) program, with submitted revisions, to incentivize replacement of diesel vehicles and engines with alternatively fueled vehicles and engines, including hybrids.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01900 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0502 FRL-9905-32-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective April 1, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 3, 2014. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register , informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision repeals an obsolete Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSP) rule to align the State's air quality standards with the current National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action makes no substantive changes to the SIP and imposes no new requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01902 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0885 FRL-9906-02-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before March 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of revisions submitted by the State of Texas that affect the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning Texas' motor vehicle air pollution rules. Based upon the State's submitted Texas clean fuel fleet (TCFF) program equivalency demonstration that the new Tier 2 and 2007 heavy-duty diesel vehicles and engines meet or exceed the LEV requirement, we are proposing to approve the removal of the TCFF program's repealed low emission vehicle (LEV) rules and mobile emission reduction credit (MERC) rules from the Texas SIP. We also are proposing to approve the removal of the Transportation Control Measures (TCM) substitution repealed rules from the Texas SIP. We are proposing to approve as part of the SIP, a new Texas Clean Fleet (TCF) program, with submitted revisions, to incentivize replacement of diesel vehicles and engines with alternatively fueled vehicles and engines, including hybrids.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01722 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0141 9905-88-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendment. This final rule is effective on January 30, 2014, and is applicable beginning January 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 This document corrects an error in the preamble language of a final rule pertaining to EPA's approval of Delaware's state implementation plan (SIP) revision demonstrating Delaware's attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for the Philadelphia-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware (PA-NJ-DE) nonattainment area (Philadelphia Area) submitted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01317 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0725 FRL-9904-02-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 31, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by March 3, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from solvent cleaning machines and operations, coating of metal parts and products and polyester resin operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01318 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0725 FRL-9904-01-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by March 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from solvent cleaning machines and operations, coating of metal parts and products and polyester resin operations. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00930 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0026, FRL9905-42-R08 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective March 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is partially approving and partially disapproving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Wyoming on January 12, 2011, that addresses regional haze. This SIP was submitted to address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “the Act”) and rules that require states to address in specific ways any existing anthropogenic impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the “regional haze program”). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas. EPA is approving several aspects of Wyoming's regional haze SIP that we had proposed to disapprove in our June 10, 2013 proposed rule in light of public comments and newly available information indicating the adequacy of the SIP with respect to those aspects. EPA is also approving some aspects of the State's SIP that we proposed to approve. EPA is promulgating a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address some of the deficiencies identified in our proposed partial disapproval of Wyoming's regional haze SIP issued on June 10, 2013. EPA is taking this action pursuant to sections 110 and 169A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01500 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0173 FRL-9904-91-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective February 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted by the State of Alabama through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), to EPA on November 9, 2012, for the purpose of providing for attainment of the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in the Troy 2008 Lead nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Troy Area” or “Area”). The Troy Area is comprised of a portion of Pike County in Alabama surrounding the Sanders Lead Company (hereafter referred to as “Sanders Lead”). EPA is taking final action to approve Alabama's November 9, 2012 SIP submittal regarding the attainment plan based on Alabama's attainment demonstration for the Troy Area. The attainment plan includes the base year emissions inventory requirements, an analysis of the reasonably available control technology (RACT) and reasonably available control measures (RACM) requirements, reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, modeling demonstration of lead attainment and contingency measures for the Troy Area. This action is being taken in accordance with Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01587 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0500 FRL-9905-83-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before February 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Louisiana to address Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA proposes to determine that the existing SIP for Louisiana contains adequate provisions to prohibit air pollutant emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01185 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0765 FRL-9905-66-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective on March 28, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 26, 2014. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Kansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. EPA is approving a revision to the Kansas rule entitled “Annual Emissions Fee.” These revisions align the State's reporting requirements with the Federal Air Emissions Reporting Requirements Rule (AERR).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01502 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2010-0121 A-1-FRL-9905-79-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before February 26, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Connecticut. The regulations adopted by Connecticut include the California Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) II light-duty motor vehicle emission standards effective in model year 2008, the California LEV II medium-duty vehicle standards effective in model year 2009, and greenhouse gas emission standards for light-duty motor vehicles and medium-duty vehicles effective with model year 2009. The Connecticut LEV regulation submitted also includes a zero emission vehicle (ZEV) provision, as well as emission control label and environmental performance label requirements. Connecticut has adopted these revisions to reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as well as to reduce greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, and hydrofluorocarbons). In addition, Connecticut has worked to ensure that their program is identical to California's, as required by the CAA. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of the Connecticut LEV II program. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve the removal of the definition and regulation of “composite motor vehicles” from the Connecticut's SIP-approved vehicle inspection and maintenance program. These actions are being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01210 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0765 FRL-9905-65-Region-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by February 26, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program revisions submitted by the state of Kansas which align the state's rules entitled “Annual Emissions Fee” with the Federal Air Emissions Reporting Requirements Rule (AERR).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01330 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0562 FRL-9905-70-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on February 24, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the State of North Carolina's April 12, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to its approved maintenance plan for the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point 1997 8-hour Ozone Maintenance Area (Triad). Specifically, North Carolina's SIP revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Triad Area would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) were modified to 9.0 psi for four portions (Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Davie Counties) of the “Triad Area” during the high-ozone season. The State has included a technical demonstration with the SIP revision to demonstrate that a less-stringent RVP standard of 9.0 psi in these portions of this area would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the aforementioned portions of the Triad Area from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. In addition, the revised on-road mobile and non-road mobile source emissions modeling associated with the requested modification to the RVP standard utilizes the updated Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) and NONROAD2008 models which are the most current versions of modeling systems available for these sources. EPA has determined that North Carolina's April 12, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the revisions to the modeling and associated technical demonstration associated with the State's request for the removal of the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements, and with respect to the updated on-road mobile, non-road mobile and area source emissions, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Triad Area from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01181 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0090 FRL-9905-64-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before February 24, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the State of West Virginia's requests to redesignate to attainment the Charleston nonattainment area for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is also proposing to determine that the Charleston Area continues to attain both the1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve as a revision to the West Virginia state implementation plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the Charleston Area. As part of the maintenance plan, EPA is proposing to approve a 2008 emissions inventory for the Charleston Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA is proposing that the 2008 emissions inventory for volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ammonia (NH 3 ), in conjunction with inventories for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), direct PM 2.5 , and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. West Virginia's maintenance plans include insignificance findings for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and NO x emissions for the Charleston Area for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA agrees with these insignificance findings, and is proposing approval of such findings for transportation conformity purposes. In this rulemaking action, EPA also addresses the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (DC Circuit Court): The DC Circuit Court's August 21, 2012 decision to vacate and remand the Cross-State Air Pollution Control (CSAPR); and the DC Circuit Court's January 4, 2013 decision to remand to EPA two rules implementing the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. This rulemaking action to propose approval of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS redesignation requests and associated maintenance plans for the Charleston Area is based on EPA's determination that the Area has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the CAA for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01369 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0893 FRL-9905-11-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 24, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On June 21, 2012, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, through Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), submitted a request to redesignate the Rome, Georgia, fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Rome Area” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the Rome Area. The Rome Area is comprised of Floyd County in Georgia. EPA is proposing to approve the redesignation request and the related SIP revision for the Rome Area, including GA EPD's plan for maintaining attainment of the PM 2.5 standard in the Area. EPA is also proposing to approve into the Georgia SIP, the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and PM 2.5 for the year 2023 for the Rome Area that are included as part of Georgia's maintenance plan for the 1997 Annual PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01069 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0675 FRL-9905-62-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-01066 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0492 FRL-9905-63-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 21, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The State of Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00751 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0650 FRL-9905-54-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a portion of Indiana's construction permit rule for sources subject to the state operating permit program regulations. These provisions authorize the state to incorporate terms from Federal consent decrees and Federal district court orders into these construction permits. EPA is also approving public notice requirements for these permit actions. These rules will help streamline the process for making Federal consent decree and Federal district court order requirements permanent and Federally enforceable.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00940 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0389 FRL-9905-58-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of a revision to the South Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of South Carolina through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) on December 28, 2012. South Carolina's December 28, 2012, SIP revision (“progress report SIP”) addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “the Act”) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the State's existing SIP addressing regional haze (“regional haze SIP”). EPA is proposing approval of South Carolina's progress report SIP on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00656 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0483 FRL-9905- 9905-21-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective March 17, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by February 18, 2014, If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions amend the Iowa air quality rules to eliminate state-only emissions testing procedures and adopt Federal methods; to reduce notification time for portable plant relocations, and allow electronic submittals of notifications; to update air quality definitions to be consistent with federal definitions, and to place into rule the specific procedures for conducting emissions testing. EPA is also approving revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to revise the definition of “EPA Reference Method,” and to adopt by reference the revised Title V Periodic Monitoring Guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00655 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0483 FRL-9905-20-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by February 18, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. These revisions will amend the Iowa air quality rules to eliminate state-only emissions testing procedures and adopt Federal methods; to reduce notification time for portable plant relocations, and allow electronic submittals of notifications; to update air quality definitions to be consistent with Federal definitions, and to place into rule the specific procedures for conducting emissions testing. EPA is also proposing to approve revisions to the Iowa Title V Operating Permits Program to revise the definition of “EPA Reference Method,” and to adopt by reference the revised Title V Periodic Monitoring Guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00398 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0753 FRL-9905-29-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 17, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by February 13, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for the EDAQMD. We are approving these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00399 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0753 FRL-9905-28-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by February 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern negative declarations for volatile organic compound (VOC) source categories for the EDAQMD. We are proposing to approve these negative declarations under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00397 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0801 FRL-9905-24-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 12, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions and additions to the Colorado State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment (CDPHE) to EPA on May 25, 2011. The proposed SIP revision to Colorado Regulation Number 3 and the Common Provisions Regulation addresses the permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we propose to approve revisions to Portions of Parts A, B and D of Regulation Number 3 to incorporate the provisions of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule. The proposed SIP revisions establish emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Colorado's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions. EPA is proposing to approve the May 25, 2011 SIP revision to the Colorado PSD permitting program as being consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting. EPA also proposes to approve several grammar and punctuation changes to Regulation Number 3 made by the State and included in the May 25, 2011 submittal. EPA is proposing this action under the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00274 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0418, FRL-9905-30-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially approve the May 9, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Idaho to revise the SIP to update the incorporation by reference of Federal air quality regulations into the SIP and make minor edits and clarifications. The EPA is proposing to grant limited approval, as SIP strengthening, to a portion of the submittal that incorporates by reference updates to the Federal nonattainment new source review (nonattainment NSR) requirements that have been recently remanded to the EPA by a court. In addition, the EPA is proposing to partially disapprove Idaho's incorporation by reference of two provisions of the Federal prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) permitting rules that have been recently vacated in a separate decision by a court. Finally, we are proposing to take no action on Idaho's incorporation by reference of another provision of the Federal PSD permitting rules that has been the subject of a court action. Upon final action, the Idaho SIP would incorporate by reference certain Federal regulations as of July 1, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00030 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0440 FRL-9905-13-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective February 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the Lead 2010 base year emissions inventory State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on April 11, 2013. The emissions inventory was submitted to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the Bristol 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area (hereafter also referred to as the “Bristol Area” or “Area”). Additionally, EPA is converting conditional approvals to full approvals for Tennessee's 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) NAAQS, 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS and 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS infrastructure SIPs as they relate to adequate provisions prohibiting emissions that interfere with any other State's required measures to prevent significant deterioration of its air quality. EPA conditionally approved these portions of Tennessee's infrastructure SIPs for these NAAQS on March 6, 2013, and March 26, 2013. Tennessee has since met the obligations associated with these conditional approvals, and therefore, EPA is converting the conditional approvals to full approvals.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00047 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0819 FRL-9905-16-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 10, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by February 10, 2014. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) ozone nonattainment area to recategorize a local environmental speed limit (ESL) control measure as a transportation control measure (TCM). The EPA is approving this SIP revision because it satisfies the requirements of sections 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and EPA's policy and guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31561 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0285 FRL-9905-08-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule and notice of disapproval. Written comments must be received on or before February 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking three actions pertaining to the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the State of Tennessee. First, EPA is providing notice of its findings of disapproval for a sub-element of the Tennessee infrastructure state implementation plans (SIPs) for the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) NAAQS, 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Specifically, EPA is providing notice of the disapproval of the previously conditionally-approved portion of the State board and conflict of interest requirements of the infrastructure SIPs for these NAAQS. These disapprovals were triggered automatically on July 23, 2013, when Tennessee failed to submit revisions to address the CAA State board and conflict of interest requirements within the timeframes specified in EPA's conditional approval actions. Second, EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revision submitted by Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on October 9, 2013, as meeting the applicable requirements of the Act. This SIP revision addresses Tennessee's outstanding obligations related to the CAA State board and conflict of interest requirements. Finally, EPA is proposing to approve the infrastructure SIP sub-element related to the State board and conflict of interest requirements for the 2008 Lead, 1997 annual PM 2.5 , 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 , and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Approval of these infrastructure SIP requirements for the listed NAAQS would result in the disapprovals noticed above for this sub-element being converted to approvals. Final approval of these infrastructure SIP sub-elements, however, is contingent upon final approval of the underlying October 9, 2013, SIP revision to address the CAA requirements also proposed through this action. EPA notes that all other applicable Tennessee infrastructure elements for the 2008 Lead, 1997 annual PM 2.5 , 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 , and 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS have been addressed in separate rulemakings.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00046 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0819 FRL-9905-15-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before February 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Dallas/Fort Worth ozone nonattainment area to recategorize a local environmental speed limit control measure to a transportation control measure. The EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision because it satisfies the requirements of sections 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and EPA's policy and guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00160 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2012-0100 FRL-9904-97-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 10, 2014. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria (HGB) 1997 8-Hour ozone nonattainment Area (Area). The HGB Area consists of Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties. Specifically, we are proposing to approve portions of two revisions to the Texas SIP submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) as meeting certain Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) in the HGB Area. This action is in accordance with section 110 of the federal Clean Air Act (the Act, CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31569 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0335 FRL-9905-04-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Withdrawal of proposed rule. The proposed rule published on September 10, 2013 (78 FR 55234), is withdrawn as of January 8, 2014. On September 10, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a direct final rule approving portions of three revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. EPA received timely, adverse comments on the direct final rule and withdrew the direct final rule on November 6, 2013. In our withdrawal of the direct final rule, we indicated we would address the comments received through the proposed rule published on September 10, 2013. Subsequent to our withdrawal of the direct final, EPA received a letter dated December 19, 2013, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality stating that the December 17, 1999; October 4, 2001; and August 11, 2003 revisions specific to stringency determinations and minor permit revisions for Federal Operating Permits have been withdrawn from our consideration as revisions to the Texas SIP. Accordingly, EPA is withdrawing the proposed approval and finds that no further action is necessary on the portions of the three SIP revisions specific to stringency determinations and minor permit revisions for the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. The State's action also withdraws from EPA's review the Federal Operating Permits Program component of the January 22, 2010 Consent Decree between EPA and the BCCA Appeal Group, Texas Association of Business, and Texas Oil and Gas Association. This withdrawal is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Federal Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31567 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0674 FRL-9905-02-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 7, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to EPA on September 21, 2010, with a supplemental revision submitted on July 3, 2013. The purpose of the SIP revision is to incorporate revisions to a Missouri regulation to control Nitrogen Oxide (NO X ) emissions from large stationary internal combustion engines. This revision includes an emission rate limitation for both large stationary diesel and dual fuel internal combustion engines and adds an exemption for compression ignited stationary internal combustion engines that emit 25 tons or less of NO X between May 1 and September 30. EPA has determined that the SIP revision submitted by the State of Missouri satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), and in particular, the April 21, 2004, final Federal Phase II NO X SIP Call.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2014-00041 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0760 FRL-9905-12-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before February 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Division of Air Resources Management, to EPA on December 19, 2013. The SIP revision modifies FDEP's New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting regulations to provide FDEP with the authority to issue PSD permits governing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to establish appropriate emission thresholds for determining which new stationary sources and modifications to existing stationary sources become subject to Florida's PSD permitting requirements for their GHG emissions, and to provide for the implementation of GHG Plantwide Applicability Limits (PALs) on a CO 2 e basis. EPA is proposing approval of Florida's December 19, 2013, SIP revision because the Agency has determined that the SIP revision is in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding the PSD permitting program. EPA also is proposing that upon final approval of the December 19, 2013, SIP revision, EPA will rescind the GHG PSD Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Florida that was put in place to ensure the availability of a permitting authority for GHGs in Florida.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30229 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0612 FRL-9904-03-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective on February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) that establish the public participation requirements for air quality permits. EPA finds that these revisions to the Texas SIP comply with the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA) and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. Texas submitted the public participation provisions in four separate revisions to the SIP on July 22, 1998; October 25, 1999; July 2, 2010; and March 11, 2011. EPA is finalizing this action under section 110 and parts C and D of the Clean Air Act (the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31437 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0593 FRL-9905-07-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published on November 21, 2013 (78 FR 69773), is withdrawn effective January 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On November 21, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a direct final rule approving portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Permits for Specific Designated Facilities Program, also referred to as the FutureGen Program. The direct final action was published without prior proposal because EPA anticipated no adverse comments. EPA stated in the direct final rule that if we received relevant, adverse comments by December 23, 2013, EPA would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register . EPA received a letter dated December 19, 2013, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality stating that the March 9, 2006, and July 2, 2010, SIP revisions specific to the FutureGen program have been withdrawn from our consideration as revisions to the Texas SIP. Accordingly, EPA is withdrawing our direct final approval and in a separate rulemaking in today's Federal Register we are also withdrawing the corresponding proposed approval. We find that no further action is necessary on the Texas FutureGen Program March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010 SIP revisions. The State's action also withdraws from EPA's review the FutureGen Program component of the January 22, 2010 Consent Decree between EPA and the BCCA Appeal Group, Texas Association of Business, and Texas Oil and Gas Association. This withdrawal is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Federal Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31557 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0564 FRL-9905-09-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving the State of Florida's August 15, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the State's approved maintenance plans addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Florida's revision provides updated modeling and demonstrates that the Southeast Florida, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville areas would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) was modified to a less stringent standard of 9.0 psi for Broward, Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, Palm Beach and Pinellas Counties (hereafter also referred to as the “Maintenance Plan Areas”) during the high-ozone season. The State included a technical demonstration with the August 15, 2013, SIP revision demonstrating that the less-stringent RVP in these Areas would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS or any other applicable standard. Approval of the State's August 15, 2013, SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the Maintenance Plan Areas from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. EPA has determined that Florida's August 15, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the revised modeling and associated technical demonstration, and with respect to the use of updated models, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Maintenance Plan Areas from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking. Also, on November 29, 2012, Florida requested removal of the existing SIP references to the previously-implemented inspection and maintenance programs in the Maintenance Plan Areas. Based upon a noninterference demonstration provided by the State, EPA previously approved revisions to remove the emission reduction credits associated with this program from the SIP. Through this action, EPA is now removing the specific SIP references to the defunct inspection and maintenance program based upon the State's earlier demonstration of noninterference.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31560 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0202 FRL-9905-05-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions of the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Texas on July 31, 2002; September 4, 2002; and March 1, 2004. These revisions require that all grandfathered facilities obtain specific permits which include emission control methods to achieve mandated emission reductions, as required, or shutdown; and require that emissions from dockside vessels which result from operations at grandfathered land-based facilities be included in specific permits. The revisions also outline additional permitting procedures for certain grandfathered pipeline equipment located in an ozone nonattainment area. EPA is approving the revisions under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), and EPA's regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31566 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0767 FRL-9905-03-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective February 5, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to EPA in a letter dated May 4, 2012. The purpose of the SIP revision is to amend Missouri's regulation for the control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and meet the requirement to adopt reasonably available control technology (RACT) for sources covered by EPA's Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) for Industrial Cleaning Solvents. We are taking final action to approve this revision because it satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) with respect to RACT for the Missouri portion of the St. Louis Metropolitan 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31434 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0593 FRL-9905-06-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of proposed rule. The proposed rule published on November 21, 2013 (78 FR 69812) is withdrawn as of January 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On November 21, 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a direct final rule and accompanying proposal approving portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Permits for Specific Designated Facilities Program, also referred to as the FutureGen Program. The direct final action was published without prior proposal because EPA anticipated no adverse comments. EPA stated in the direct final rule that if we received relevant, adverse comments by December 23, 2013, EPA would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register . EPA received a letter dated December 19, 2013, from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality stating that the March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010 SIP revisions specific to the FutureGen program have been withdrawn from our consideration as revisions to the Texas SIP. Accordingly, EPA is withdrawing our proposed approval of the Texas FutureGen program and in a separate rulemaking in today's Federal Register we are also withdrawing the corresponding direct final approval. We find that no further action is necessary on the Texas FutureGen Program March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010 SIP revisions. The State's action also withdraws from EPA's review the FutureGen Program component of the January 22, 2010 Consent Decree between EPA and the BCCA Appeal Group, Texas Association of Business, and Texas Oil and Gas Association. This withdrawal is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Federal Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30861 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0668 FRL-9902-71-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on March 4, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by February 3, 2014. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD), Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District (MBUAPCD), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from architectural coatings, liquefied petroleum gas transfer, and ignition of barbecue charcoal. We are approving three local rules and rescinding one local rule that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30872 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0668 FRL-9902-73-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District, Mojave Desert AQMD, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast AQMD portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from architectural coatings, liquefied petroleum gas transfer, and ignition of barbecue charcoal. We are approving three local rules and rescinding one local rule that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31250 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0563 FRL-9904-89-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving the State of North Carolina's March 27, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the State's approved Maintenance Plan for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill 1997 8-hour Ozone Maintenance Area (Triangle Area). Specifically, North Carolina's revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Triangle Area would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) were modified to 9.0 psi for three portions (Wake and Durham Counties, and a portion of Granville County) of the Triangle Area during the high-ozone season. The State included a technical demonstration with the revision to demonstrate that the less-stringent RVP standard of 9.0 psi in these areas would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the aforementioned portions of the Triangle Area from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. In addition, EPA is also approving changes to the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used in the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan for the Triangle Area. EPA has determined that North Carolina's March 27, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the modeling changes and associated technical demonstration, and with respect to the updated MVEBs, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Triangle Area from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30876 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0333 FRL-9904-72-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Texas on April 1, 2010, and revised on May 6, 2013, containing a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, RFP contingency measures demonstration, motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs), and a vehicle miles traveled (VMT) offset analysis for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) 1997 8-hour ozone severe nonattainment area. EPA is approving SIP revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA regulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30870 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2011-0854 FRL-9904-50-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective on February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 As a revision to the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the 2002 base year emissions inventory for the Liberty- Clairton nonattainment area for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) (hereafter “the Liberty-Clairton Area” or “the Area”). EPA is also approving revisions to the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) regulations, which were submitted by Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). These regulatory revisions included the following amendments to ACHD regulations, which became effective on May 24, 2010: The addition of the levels of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, and the related references to the list of standards and the addition of the definition of “PM 2.5 ”. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31247 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0387 FRL-9904-96-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on February 3, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the following required State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Texas for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (HGB area): the attainment demonstration for the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the reasonably available control measures (RACM) demonstration for the NAAQS, the contingency measures plan in the event of failure to attain the NAAQS by the applicable attainment date, and a Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget (MVEB) for 2018, which is the attainment year for the area. EPA is also approving revisions to the air pollution control measures and General Air Quality Definitions in the Texas SIP. The revisions to the air pollution control measures include revisions to the Mass Emissions Cap and Trade (MECT) program for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), revisions to the highly reactive volatile organic compound (HRVOC) emissions cap and trade (HECT) program, Voluntary Mobile Emissions Program (VMEP) measures, and Transportation Control Measures (TCMs). EPA is taking these actions in accordance with section 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31262 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0628: FRL-9904-95-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before January 30, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve changes to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) dated November 20, 2013. This SIP revision updates ambient air quality standards for carbon monoxide, lead, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, particulate matter, and sulfur dioxide.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31107 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0439 FRL-9904-87-Region-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before January 29, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to regulations that control emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) in Texas. The revisions address the maintenance and removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment at GDFs. The EPA is also proposing to approve related revisions to the Stage II SIP narrative that pertain to the maintenance and removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment and demonstrate that the absence of Stage II equipment in the Beaumont-Port Arthur (BPA), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) and Houston-Galveston Brazoria (HGB) areas, and in El Paso County would not interfere with attainment of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone, reasonable further progress (RFP) or any other requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). The EPA is proposing to approve these revisions pursuant to section 110 of the Act and the EPA's regulations and consistent with the EPA's guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30894 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2010-1071, FRL-9904-68-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments: Written comments must be received at the address below on or before February 20, 2014. Public Hearing: A public hearing is offered to provide interested parties the opportunity to present information and opinions to the EPA concerning today's proposal. Comments are limited to the specific elements and new information discussed in today's proposal and the comment period for other aspects of the Washington State Regional Haze Plan is not reopened. Interested parties may also submit written comments, as discussed below. If you wish to request a hearing and present testimony, you should notify Mr. Steve Body on or before January 8, 2014 and indicate the nature of the issues you wish to provide oral testimony during the hearing. Mr. Body's contact information is found in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT below. At the hearing, the hearing officer may limit oral testimony to 5 minutes per person. The hearing will be limited to the subject matter of this proposal, the scope of which is discussed below. The EPA will not respond to comments during the public hearing. When we publish our final action, we will provide a written response to all written or oral comments received on the proposal. The EPA will not be providing equipment for commenters to show overhead slides or make computerized slide presentations. A transcript of the hearing and written statements will be made available for copying during normal working hours at the address listed for inspection of documents, and also included in the Docket. Any member of the public may provide written or oral comments and data pertaining to our proposal at the hearing. Note that any written comments and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral comments presented at the public hearing. If no requests for a public hearing are received by close of business on January 8, 2014, a hearing will not be held; please contact Mr. Body at (206) 553-0782 to find out if the hearing will actually be held or if it was cancelled for lack of any request to speak. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially disapprove a Washington Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (RH SIP) element submitted by the State of Washington (the State) on December 22, 2010, that exempted Alcoa's Wenatchee Works aluminum smelting facility (Alcoa Wenatchee facility or Wenatchee facility), located near Wenatchee, Washington, from the Clean Air Act's Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements. On December 26, 2012, the EPA proposed to approve, along with proposed action on other SIP elements, the State's determination that the Alcoa Wenatchee facility is exempt from BART requirements. The EPA received adverse comments regarding the dispersion modeling used for this determination. After further review, the EPA now proposes to disapprove the State's determination that the facility is not subject to BART and proposes to find that the Wenatchee facility is subject to BART. The EPA is also proposing a BART determination for the facility through a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP). This Federal Register document also announces the availability of new information regarding Alcoa's ability to afford limestone slurry forced oxidation (LSFO) sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) control technology at the Intalco Aluminum Corporation facility in Ferndale, Washington (Intalco). Also available for public review is new air quality dispersion modeling regarding the visibility improvement assessment for the BART Alternative for the Tesoro Refining and Marketing refinery in Anacortes, Washington (Tesoro).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30885 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0965 FRL-9904-71-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On December 10, 2009, Indiana submitted a request for a revision to its sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) state implementation plan (SIP) for the ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor LLC (ArcelorMittal) facility in Porter County, Indiana. This revision would remove the SO 2 emission limit for the blast furnace gas flare at the facility. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to disapprove this requested revision on March 20, 2013. The EPA is addressing comments and finalizing the disapproval action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30543 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0453 FRL-9904-35-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to revise its volatile organic compound state implementation plan (SIP) for industrial solvent cleaning rule for manufacturers of coatings, inks, adhesives, and resins. These revisions are approvable because they are consistent with EPA's Industrial Solvent Cleaning Control Technique Guidelines document and therefore satisfy the reasonable available control technology requirements of the Clean Air Act. EPA proposed to approve these revisions on September 10, 2013, and did not receive any comments.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-31110 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0834 FRL-9904-90-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Pagosa Springs area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ). The State adopted the revised maintenance plan on November 19, 2009. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. EPA is proposing to approve the revised maintenance plan with the exception of one aspect of the plan's contingency measures. EPA's proposed approval includes the revised maintenance plan's 2021 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. In proposing to approve the revised maintenance plan, we are proposing to exclude from use in determining that Pagosa Springs continues to attain the PM 10 NAAQS, exceedances of the PM 10 NAAQS that were recorded at the Pagosa Springs PM 10 monitor on March 22, 2009, April 3, 2009, April 5, 2010, April 28, 2010, April 29, 2010, May 11, 2010, and May 22, 2010 because the exceedances meet the criteria for exceptional events caused by high wind natural events. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30714 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9904-49-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on February 24, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by January 27, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Lancaster County (hereafter referred to as the “Lancaster Maintenance Area”). EPA's approval of the updated MVEBs makes them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point source inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30542 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0629 FRL-9904-43-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on February 24, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by January 27, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 12, 2013, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR). This submission consists of memorandum of agreements (MOAs) establishing transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, conflict resolution, public participation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. This action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the Federal, state and local levels. This action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30735 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0117 A-1-FRL-9904-45-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the ozone attainment demonstration submitted by Connecticut to meet Clean Air Act requirements for attaining the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard. EPA is approving Connecticut's demonstration of attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone standard as it relates to the Greater Connecticut 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area. EPA is also approving the reasonably available control measures (RACM) analysis for this same area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30544 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0629 FRL-9904-42-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan submitted on July 12, 2013, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This submission adopts a memorandum of agreement establishing transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. This proposed action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the Federal, state and local levels. This proposed action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's implementation plan revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30712 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9904-48-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). One revision consists of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Lancaster County (also referred to as the “Lancaster Maintenance Area”). The other SIP revision updates the point source inventory for NO X and VOCs. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30878 RIN Docket No. EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0713 FRL-9904-63-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of Washington, dated November 25, 2013, for the Kent, Seattle, and Tacoma maintenance areas for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). A limited maintenance plan is used to meet Clean Air Act requirements for formerly designated nonattainment areas with little risk of violating the PM 10 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (PM 10 NAAQS) again. All three areas currently have monitored PM 10 levels that are roughly one-third of the PM 10 NAAQS, with steady declines in PM 10 levels since the areas were first identified as potentially violating the PM 10 NAAQS in 1987.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30857 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0002 FRL-9904-53-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before January 27, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 On December 14, 2012, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) submitted a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) to address Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for the Idaho portion (hereafter referred to as “Franklin County”) of the cross border Logan, Utah-Idaho fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (Logan UT-ID). The EPA is proposing a limited approval of PM 2.5 control measures contained in the December 2012 submittal because incorporation of these measures would strengthen the Idaho SIP and reduce sources of PM 2.5 emissions in Franklin County that contribute to violations of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in the Logan UT-ID nonattainment area. Consequently, the EPA is not acting on the entire contents of the December 2012 SIP submission revision at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30336 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0988 FRL-9904-36-Region-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 23, 2014. Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is taking final action to approve state implementation plan (SIP) submissions made by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) intended to meet the state board requirements under section 128 of the CAA. The proposed rule associated with this final action was published on August 19, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30729 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0528 FRL-9904-67-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before January 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) on September 20, 1995; April 19, 1996; July 22, 1998; and September 11, 2000. These revisions to the Texas SIP establish the Standard Permit for Installation and/or Modification of Oil and Gas Facilities. EPA also proposes to approve non-substantive revisions to the Texas Standard Permit SIP rules relating to applicability, submitted on February 1, 2006, and March 11, 2011. EPA proposes to find that these revisions to the Texas SIP comply with the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA) and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. EPA is proposing these actions under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-30576 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0661 A-1-FRL-9904-44-Region-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before January 23, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This SIP revision establishes carbon monoxide (CO) limited maintenance plans for the City of Manchester, New Hampshire and the City of Nashua, New Hampshire. As part of its limited maintenance plan, New Hampshire will continue year-round CO monitoring at the Londonderry Moose Hill station in Londonderry, New Hampshire with triggers to reestablish CO monitoring sites in Manchester and Nashua if elevated CO levels are recorded in Londonderry. Future carbon monoxide transportation conformity evaluations for Manchester and Nashua would for the length of their limited maintenance plans be considered to satisfy the regional emissions analysis and “budget test” requirements. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29803 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0141 FRL-9904-14-Region-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 16, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware. The SIP revision (also referred to herein as “the attainment plan”) demonstrates Delaware's attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) (the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS) for the Philadelphia-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware (PA-NJ-DE) nonattainment area (Philadelphia Area). The SIP revision includes Delaware's attainment demonstration for the Philadelphia Area and motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used for transportation conformity purposes for New Castle County, Delaware. The attainment plan also includes an analysis of reasonably available control measures (RACM) and reasonably available control technology (RACT), a base year emissions inventory, and contingency measures. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29555 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0566 FRL-9904-11-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 15, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions to the State of Michigan's Clean Air Act New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP), including the Part 1 general provisions rules and the Part 19 rules for major sources in nonattainment areas. The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted the revisions to address, among other things, the Federal NSR reform rules. EPA is also removing Michigan rule 336.1220 from the Michigan SIP. This rule is being replaced by applicable language found in Michigan's Part 19 NSR rules. MDEQ submitted these revisions to EPA on March 24, 2009.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29588 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0603 FRL-9904-12-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 13, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conditionally approving two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The SIP revisions consist of a demonstration that Philadelphia County is meeting the requirements of reasonably available control technology (RACT) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) under the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA's conditional approval of Philadelphia County's 1997 8-hour ozone RACT demonstration is based on Philadelphia County's commitment to submit additional SIP revisions addressing source-specific RACT controls for major sources of VOC and NO X in the County. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29448 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0060 FRL-9903-98-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule will be effective January 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving portions of one revision to the New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to EPA on January 8, 2013. The January 8, 2013, submittal adopted revisions to the New Mexico Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) plantwide applicability limit (PAL) permitting provisions to enable the NMED to issue PALs to greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting sources. EPA is approving the January 8, 2013, SIP revision to the New Mexico PSD permitting program as consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting. EPA is taking no action on the portion of the January 8, 2013, SIP revision that relates to the provisions of EPA's July 20, 2011, GHG Biomass Deferral Rule. EPA is taking this final action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). EPA is not approving these rules within the exterior boundaries of a reservation or other areas within any Tribal Nation's jurisdiction.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29583 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0687 FRL9903-99-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by January 10, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State implementation plan revision submitted by the State of California to provide for attainment of the 2008 lead national ambient air quality standard in the Los Angeles County nonattainment area. The submitted SIP revision is the Final 2012 Lead State Implementation Plan—Los Angeles County. Specifically, EPA is proposing to approve the emissions inventory, attainment demonstration, the reasonably available control measures/reasonably available control technology, reasonable further progress demonstration, and contingency measures as meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA's implementing regulations for the lead NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29195 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0419 FRL-9900-70-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; notice of administrative change. This action is effective January 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is revising the format for materials submitted by the State of Oregon that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Oregon State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this format change have all been previously submitted by the State of Oregon and approved by the EPA. This format revision will primarily affect the “Identification of plan” section, as well as the format of the SIP materials that will be available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at the EPA Headquarters in Oregon, DC, and the EPA Regional Office. The EPA is also adding a table in the “Identification of plan” section which summarizes the approval actions that the EPA has taken on the non-regulatory and quasi-regulatory portions of the Oregon SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29450 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0778 FRL-9904-00-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by January 9, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to disapprove revisions to the Clark County portion of the Nevada State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP contains state and local regulations necessary to meet requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). We are proposing to disapprove a submission that would revise the SIP to include affirmative defense provisions applicable to violations related to excess emissions during equipment startup, shutdown and malfunction (SSM) events. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-29196 RIN 2060-AR99 EPA-HQ-OAR-2006-0605 FRL-9903-84-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective December 9, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 On January 22, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the Court) granted a request from the EPA to vacate and remand to the EPA portions of two Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations, promulgated in 2010 under the authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA), regarding the Significant Impact Levels (SILs) for particulate matter less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). The Court further vacated the portions of the PSD regulations establishing a PM 2.5 Significant Monitoring Concentration (SMC). The EPA is amending its regulations to remove the vacated PM 2.5 SILs and SMC provisions from the PSD regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). This action is exempt from notice-and-comment rulemaking because it is ministerial in nature. The EPA will initiate a separate rulemaking in the future regarding the PM 2.5 SILs that will address the Court's remand.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28940 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0498 FRL-9903-76-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before January 8, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve the State of West Virginia's requests to redesignate to attainment the West Virginia portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV nonattainment area (hereafter “the Steubenville-Weirton Area” or “the Area”) for both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards). EPA is also proposing to approve as a revision to the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP), the associated maintenance plans to show maintenance of the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 for the West Virginia portion of the Area. West Virginia's maintenance plans include insignificance findings for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions to the West Virginia portion of the Area for both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA agrees with these insignificance findings, and is proposing approval of such findings for transportation conformity purposes. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve the 2008 emissions inventory for the West Virginia portion of the Area for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. In this rulemaking action, EPA also addresses the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): The Court's August 21, 2012 decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule (CSAPR); and the Court's January 4, 2013 decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA has taken separate rulemaking action to approve the redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton Area for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. These actions are being taken under the Clean Air Act. (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28956 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0650 FRL-9903-78-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on February 4, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by January 6, 2014. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the State of Maryland State Implementation Plan (SIP). The SIP revision addresses the State Boards' requirements for all criteria pollutants of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA is approving this SIP revision in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28949 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0728, FRL-9903-58-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective January 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Wyoming to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Wyoming provided infrastructure submissions for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS on March 26, 2008 and August 19, 2011, respectively. EPA is also approving revisions to Wyoming's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program that incorporate necessary provisions from EPA's 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28955 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0650 FRL-9903-77-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by January 6, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland for the purpose of addressing the State Boards' requirements for all criteria pollutants of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28244 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0194 FRL-9838-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Maricopa County Area portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on April 19, 2013 and concerns particulate matter (PM) emissions from fugitive dust sources. We are approving local statutes that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28947 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0698 FRL-9903-73-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Missouri which revises the written reporting requirements for maintenance, start-up, or shutdown activities; updates the information a source operator must provide to the department when a notice of excess emissions is received; and corrects references in the reporting and record keeping section.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28655 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0618 FRL-9903-24-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is determining that the New York County nonattainment area in New York is attaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to a nominal ten micrometers (PM 10 ) based on certified, quality-assured ambient air monitoring data for the years 2010 through 2012. EPA is also determining that New York's obligation to make submissions to meet certain Clean Air Act requirements related to attainment of the NAAQS is not applicable for as long as the New York County nonattainment area continues to attain the NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28654 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0385 FRL-9903-23-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correcting amendments. Effective on December 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 1, 2009, EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register approving a Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, submitted through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), related to the State's gasoline vapor recovery program. This correcting amendment corrects errors in the regulatory language in paragraph (c) of EPA's June 1, 2009, final rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28099 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0129 FRL-9903-37-Region-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking final action to redesignate the portion of North Carolina that is within the bi-state Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Area,” “North Carolina portion of the bi-state Charlotte Area,” “North Carolina portion of the Area,” or “Metrolina nonattainment area”) to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), and to approve the maintenance plan for the Area. The State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Air Quality (NC DAQ), submitted the redesignation request and maintenance plan on November 2, 2011. The State supplemented the redesignation request and maintenance plan on March 28, 2013, extending the maintenance plan to the year 2025 and updating the sub-area motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the years 2013 and 2025 for the North Carolina portion of the Area. EPA's approval of NC DAQ's redesignation request is based on the determination that North Carolina has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA finalized action to redesignate the South Carolina portion of the Area, including approval of South Carolina's maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28105 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0986 FRL-9903-32-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on January 2, 2014. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking final action to approve a request submitted on April 4, 2012, from the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), to redesignate the Atlanta, Georgia, ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Atlanta Area,” or “Area”) to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Atlanta Area consists of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton Counties in their entireties. EPA's approval of the redesignation request is based on the determination that Georgia has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment set forth in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Additionally, EPA is approving, as a revision to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) a maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for the Atlanta Area, including new 2024 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC). In this final notice, EPA also responds to comments received on EPA's February 4, 2013, proposed rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28377 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0455 FRL-9903-17-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective December 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on December 13, 2012. EPA proposed action on this revision on August 16, 2013, and received no adverse comments. The SIP submittal revises the definition of “Modification” in Knox County Air Quality Management Regulation Section 13 Definitions. TDEC considers Knox County's SIP revision to be as or more stringent than the Tennessee SIP requirements. EPA is approving the Knox County SIP revision because the State has demonstrated that it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28533 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0113 A-1-FRL-9903-21-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective January 28, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 30, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This revision establishes transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. In addition, the revision relies on the Federal rule for General Conformity. The intended effect of this action is to approve State criteria and procedures to govern conformity determinations. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28241 RIN FRL-9903-40-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of availability. Effective November 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Section 110(h) of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (the “Act”), requires EPA by November 15, 1995, and every three years thereafter, to assemble the requirements of the federally-enforceable State Implementation Plans (SIPs) in each State and to publish notice in the Federal Register of the availability of such documents. This notice of availability fulfills the three-year requirement of making these SIP compilations for each State available to the public.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28652 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0833 FRL-9903-25-Region-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before December 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Telluride area for the 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted on November 19, 2009. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is proposing to approve the revised maintenance plan's 2021 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. Also, we are proposing to exclude from use in determining that Telluride continues to attain the PM 10 NAAQS exceedances of the PM 10 NAAQS that were recorded at the Telluride PM 10 monitor on April 5, 2010 and April 16, 2013, because they meet the criteria for exceptional events caused by high wind natural events. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28530 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0113 A-1-FRL-9903-20-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before December 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This revision establishes transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. In addition, the revision relies on the Federal rule for General Conformity. The intended effect of this action is to approve State criteria and procedures to govern conformity determinations. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27709 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0501 FRL-9902-26-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final rule. This rule is effective January 27, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 26, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) on July 3, 2013, to revise the Illinois state implementation plan (SIP). The submission amends the Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) by updating the definition of “Volatile organic material (VOM) or Volatile organic compound (VOC)” to add trans-1,3,3,3-tetra-flouropropene (HFO-1234ze) to the list of compounds excluded from the definition of VOM or VOC. This revision is based on EPA's 2012 rulemaking which added HFO-1234ze to the list of chemical compounds that are excluded from the Federal definition of VOC because of their negligible contribution to the formation of tropospheric ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27705 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0501 FRL 9902-27-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Illinois state implementation plan (SIP). The submission amends the Illinois Administrative Code by updating the definition of “Volatile organic material (VOM) or Volatile organic compound (VOC)” to add trans-1,3,3,3-tetra-flouropropene (HFO-1234ze) to the list of compounds excluded from the definition of VOM or VOC. This revision is based on EPA's 2012 rulemaking which added HFO-1234ze to the list of chemical compounds that are excluded from the Federal definition of VOC because of their negligible contribution to the formation of tropospheric ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28371 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0562 FRL-9903-16-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before December 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve the State of North Carolina's April 12, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision associated with the currently approved maintenance plan addressing the 1997 8-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for the Greensboro/Winston-Salem/High Point (Triad) Area. Specifically, North Carolina's revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Triad Area would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) were modified to 9.0 psi for four portions (Davidson, Forsyth, Guilford and Davie Counties) of the “Triad Area” during the high-ozone season. The State has included a technical demonstration with the revision to demonstrate that a less-stringent RVP standard of 9.0 psi in these portions of this area would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour Ozone NAAQS or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the aforementioned portions of the Triad Area from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. In addition, the revised on-road mobile and non-road mobile source emissions modeling associated with the requested modification to the RVP standard results in the use of the updated Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) and NONROAD2008 models which are the most current versions of modeling systems available for these sources. EPA has preliminarily determined that North Carolina's April 12, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the revisions to the modeling and associated technical demonstration associated with the State's request for the removal of the Federal RVP requirements, and with respect to the updated on-road mobile, non-road mobile and area source emissions, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Triad Area from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27155 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0697 FRL-9902-75-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 26, 2013. Request for a public hearing must be received by December 10, 2013. If we receive a request for a public hearing, we will publish information related to the timing and location of the hearing and the timing of a new deadline for public comments. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 69 Under the Clean Air Act, EPA is proposing to disapprove the state implementation plan (SIP) for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) with respect to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD), and to incorporate by reference the Federal PSD regulations into the applicable CNMI plan. EPA is also proposing to approve a petition by CNMI for an exemption of the applicable PSD major source baseline date and trigger date under Federal PSD regulations, and to establish an alternate date, January 13, 1997, as the major source baseline date and trigger date in CNMI. EPA is also proposing to make certain corrections that were made in previous rulemakings. This action would establish the Federal PSD regulations as a basic element of the CNMI implementation plan and, through the exemption, would establish January 13, 1997 as the major source baseline date (and trigger date) under the PSD program in CNMI for sulfur dioxide, PM 10 and nitrogen dioxide.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28002 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0585 FRL-9903-14-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective January 21, 2014, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by December 23, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving two revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Missouri that were submitted on September 5, 2012. The revision to the Missouri rule “Restriction of Emission of Sulfur Compounds” removes redundant sulfur dioxide standards and outdated compliance dates. Due to these revisions, several within-rule references are amended. Revisions to the Missouri rule “Emissions Banking and Trading” removes all definitions, as they are now included in the general definitions rule. The reference to the state's Ambient Air Quality Standards rule that is included in the definition of National Ambient Air Quality Standards is also removed. The revisions to Missouri's rules do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27997 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0417 FRL 9902-13-R08 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This action is effective on December 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions and additions to the Wyoming State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (WDEQ) to EPA on March 8, 2013. The SIP revision to the Wyoming Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program updates the program to regulate permitting of sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Specifically, we are approving revisions to Wyoming's Air Quality Standards and Regulations (WAQSR) Chapter 1, Common Provisions, Section 3, Definitions, and Chapter 6, Permitting Requirements, Section 4, Prevention of Significant Deterioration, and the addition of Chapter 1, Section 7, Greenhouse Gases. EPA is also rescinding the GHG PSD Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for Wyoming that was put in place to ensure the availability of a permitting authority for GHG PSD permitting in Wyoming. EPA is taking this final action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (the Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-28001 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0585 FRL 9903-13-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by December 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve two revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Missouri that were submitted on September 5, 2012. The revision to the Missouri rule “Restriction of Emission of Sulfur Compounds” will remove redundant sulfur dioxide standards and outdated compliance dates. Due to these revisions, several within-rule references will be amended. Revisions to the Missouri rule “Emissions Banking and Trading” will remove all definitions, as they are now included in the general definitions rule. The reference to the state's Ambient Air Quality Standards rule that is included in the definition of National Ambient Air Quality Standards will also be removed. The revisions to Missouri's rules do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27991 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0593 FRL-9903-00-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on January 21, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by December 23, 2013. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52 EPA is taking a direct final action to approve portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Permits for Specific Designated Facilities Program, also referred to as the FutureGen Program. EPA has determined that the portions of these SIP revisions specific to the FutureGen Program submitted on March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. This action is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27573 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0593 FRL-9902-99-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 23, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 EPA is proposing to approve portions of two revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Permits for Specific Designated Facilities Program, also referred to as the FutureGen Program. EPA has determined that the portions of these SIP revisions specific to the FutureGen Program submitted on March 9, 2006 and July 2, 2010, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. This action is being taken under section 110 and parts C and D of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27679 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0734, FRL-9903-06-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 20, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone concerning the control of volatile organic compounds. The SIP revision consists of amendments to the New York Codes. The intended effect of this action is to approve control techniques, required by the Clean Air Act, which will result in emission reductions that will help attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27555 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0846 FRL-9817-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective December 19, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve new rules as submitted by the State of Montana on September 23, 2011. Montana adopted these rules on December 2, 2005 and March 23, 2006. These new rules meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's minor new source review (NSR) regulations. In this action, EPA is approving these rules as they are consistent with the CAA. This action is being taken under section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27561 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0672 FRL-9902-03-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective January 21, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 19, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 24, 2011, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) submitted for Clean Air Act (CAA) State Implementation Plan (SIP) approval, revisions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules: 3745-18-01, 3745-18-03 to 3745-18-52, 3745-18-54 to 3745-18-77, 3745-18-79, 3745-18-81 to 3745-18-89, and 3745-18-91 to 3745-18-94. The rule revisions primarily update facility information and remove SO 2 requirements for shutdown facilities throughout the SIP. EPA believes that the revisions improve the clarity of the rule without affecting the stringency and therefore is approving all of the submitted revisions except for specific paragraphs in OAC 3745-18-04.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27566 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0672 FRL-9902-02-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 19, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 24, 2011, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency submitted for Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan (SIP) approval, revisions to Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) rules: 3745-18-01, 3745-18-03 to 3745-18-52, 3745-18-54 to 3745-18-77, 3745-18-79, 3745-18-81 to 3745-18-89, and 3745-18-91 to 3745-18-94. The rule revisions primarily update facility information and remove SO 2 requirements for shutdown facilities throughout the SIP. EPA believes that the revisions improve the clarity of the rule without affecting the stringency and therefore is proposing to approve all of the submitted revisions except for specific paragraphs in OAC 3745-18-04.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27443 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0385 FRL-9902-98-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on December 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a change to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Florida. The change removes from the Florida SIP a provision entitled “Synthetic Organic Fiber Production.” EPA has determined that this provision was erroneously incorporated into the SIP. Therefore, EPA is taking final action to remove this rule from the federally-approved Florida SIP because the rule is not related to the attainment and maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27029 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0407 FRL-9902-53-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on January 13, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by December 16, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision removes Virginia's repealed regulation for the National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) program from the Virginia SIP. Virginia repealed its regulation in December 2011, because the NLEV program was superseded by more stringent Federal Tier 2 passenger car and light-duty truck standards, which were promulgated by EPA on February 10, 2000. The Federal Tier 2 vehicle standards, which were implemented on a phased-in basis between model years 2004 and 2006, marked the expiration of the NLEV program, per the framework established by the NLEV program at its inception. Therefore, EPA is approving this revision to remove Virginia's repealed NLEV regulation from the Virginia SIP, in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27142 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0997 FRL-9901- 38-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective January 13, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 16, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On November 15, 2010, Ohio EPA submitted to EPA revisions to Ohio OAC 3745-14. EPA is approving these revisions under the Clean Air Act, which allows for Ohio's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NO X Ozone Season Trading Program rules to supersede Ohio's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) State Implementation Plan (SIP) Call Budget Trading Program rules, but leave other requirements of the NO X SIP Call in place for units not covered by CAIR.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27028 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0407 FRL-9902-54-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by December 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia that serves to remove from the SIP Virginia's repealed regulation for the National Low Emission Vehicle (NLEV) program. Virginia repealed its regulation in December 2011, because the Virginia NLEV program regulation had by then expired and was superseded by more stringent federal Tier 2 passenger car and light-duty truck standards, which were promulgated by EPA on February 10, 2000. More stringent federal Tier 2 vehicle emission standards were implemented, on a phased-in basis, between model years 2004 and 2006, taking the place of the NLEV program. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27144 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0997 FRL-9901-37-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On November 15, 2010, Ohio EPA submitted to EPA revisions to Ohio OAC 3745-14. EPA is proposing to approve these revisions under the Clean Air Act, which allows for Ohio's Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NO X Ozone Season Trading Program rules to supersede Ohio's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) State Implementation Plan (SIP) Call Budget Trading Program rules, but leave other requirements of the NO X SIP Call in place for units not covered by CAIR.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27276 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0046 FRL-9902-91-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) on November 29, 2012, concerning the state's vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis ozone nonattainment areas in Illinois. The revision amends I/M program requirements in the active control measures portion of the ozone SIP to reflect changes that have been implemented at the state level since EPA fully approved the I/M program on February 22, 1999. The submittal also includes a demonstration under section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) addressing lost emission reductions associated with the program changes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27019 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0228 FRL-9902-58-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective January 13, 2014 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by December 13, 2013 . If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Mississippi Department of Environment Quality (MDEQ) on May 31, 2013. This submission adopts a memorandum of agreement (MOA) establishing transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. This action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the Federal, state and local levels. This final action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27020 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0228 FRL-9902-57-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before December 13, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by the Mississippi Department of Environment Quality on May 31, 2013. This submission adopts a memorandum of agreement establishing transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation and enforceability of certain transportation-related control measures and mitigation measures. This action streamlines the conformity process to allow direct consultation among agencies at the Federal, state and local levels. This proposed action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's implementation plan revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26863 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0582 FRL- 9902-65-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; Correcting Amendment. This action is effective November 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 18, 2013, EPA published a final rule approving certain infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for Tennessee's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the 2008 Lead national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. Further, in the June 18, 2013, final rule, EPA explained that the Agency was not taking action on the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) elements of Tennessee's infrastructure SIP, and that action on those infrastructure elements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS would occur in a subsequent action. This action corrects a typographical error in the regulatory language in paragraph (c) of EPA's June 18, 2013, final rule related to the status of EPA's action on these PSD elements for Tennessee's 2008 Lead NAAQS infrastructure SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-27030 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0562 FRL-9902-66-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing approval of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado on May 11, 2012. The May 11, 2012 submittal addresses updates to Regulation Number 10 “Criteria for Analysis of Conformity” of the Colorado SIP including revisions to transportation conformity requirements, transportation conformity criteria and procedures related to interagency consultation, and enforceability of certain transportation related control and mitigation measures. The submittal also removes certain provisions from the SIP so that federal rules will govern conformity of general federal actions. EPA is proposing approval of the submission in accordance with the requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26642 RIN EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0671 FRL-9902-55-OAR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 8, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 In this action, the EPA is determining that 60 days is insufficient time to complete the technical and other analyses and public notice-and-comment process required for our review of a petition submitted by the Town of Eliot, Maine pursuant to section 126 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The petition requests that the EPA make a finding that Schiller Station in Portsmouth, New Hampshire is emitting or would emit air pollutants that contribute significantly to nonattainment and interfere with maintenance of the 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Under the section 307(d)(10) of CAA, the EPA is authorized to grant a time extension for responding to the petition if the EPA determines that the extension is necessary to afford the public, and the agency, adequate opportunity to carry out the purposes of section 307(d)'s notice-and-comment rulemaking requirements. By this action, the EPA is making that determination. The EPA is therefore extending the deadline for acting on the petition to no later than May 8, 2014.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26850 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0564 FRL-9902-56-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before December 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve the State of Florida's August 15, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the State's approved maintenance plans addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Specifically, Florida's revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Southeast Florida, Tampa Bay and Jacksonville areas would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline of 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) was modified to a less stringent standard of 9.0 psi for Broward, Dade, Duval, Hillsborough, Palm Beach and Pinellas Counties (hereafter also referred to as “Maintenance Plan Areas”) during the high-ozone season. Also, based on a request by the State on November 29, 2012, EPA is proposing to remove the existing SIP references related to the previously-implemented inspection and maintenance programs in the Maintenance Plan Areas. The State has included a technical demonstration with the August 15, 2013, SIP revision which demonstrate that the less-stringent RVP standard and the absence of an inspection and maintenance program in these areas would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the Maintenance Plan Areas from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. The specific elements of the maintenance plan modeling that EPA is proposing update for the Maintenance Plan Areas are the ozone maintenance plan attainment inventories, emissions projections and air quality monitoring data. The revised modeling utilizes updated models to calculate the mobile source emissions. EPA has preliminarily determined that Florida's August 15, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the changes to the modeling and associated technical demonstration associated with the State's request for the removal of the Federal RVP requirements, and with respect to the use of updated models, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Maintenance Plan Areas from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking. EPA has also preliminarily determined that removal of the regulatory provisions associated with the previously-implemented inspection and maintenance programs from the Maintenance Plan Areas is consistent with the applicable provisions of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25385 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0597 FRL-9902-00-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective November 7, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking several actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting the Columbus area and the state of Ohio for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is determining that the Columbus, Ohio area (Columbus area) is attaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard based on quality assured, state-certified monitoring data for all PM 2.5 monitoring sites in this area during the period of 2007-2012. EPA is granting a request from the state of Ohio for the redesignation of the Columbus area to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision of the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard in the Columbus area through 2023, the state's 2015 and 2022 Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Columbus area (which EPA is also finding to be adequate for transportation conformity determinations), and 2005 NO X , Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), and primary PM 2.5 and 2007 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and ammonia emission inventories for the Columbus area. The Columbus area includes Coshocton (Franklin Township only), Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Franklin Counties.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26494 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0335 FRL-9902-50-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published on September 10, 2013 (78 FR 55221), is withdrawn as of November 6, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On September 10, 2013, EPA published a direct final rule approving portions of three revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. The direct final action was published without prior proposal because EPA anticipated no adverse comments. EPA stated in the direct final rule that if we received relevant, adverse comments by October 10, 2013, EPA would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register . EPA subsequently received timely adverse comments on the direct final rule. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final approval and will proceed to respond to all relevant, adverse comments in a subsequent action based on the parallel proposal published on September 10, 2013. As stated in the parallel proposal, EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26358 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0779 FRL-9902-33-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective January 6, 2014, unless EPA receives adverse comments by December 5, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On April 19, 2013, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), submitted a request to EPA to make a determination under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that the Bellefontaine nonattainment area has attained the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard). In this action, EPA is determining that the Bellefontaine nonattainment area (hereafter also referred to as the “Bellefontaine area” or “area”) has attained the 2008 Pb NAAQS. This determination of attainment is based upon complete, quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2010-2012 design period showing that the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 Pb NAAQS. Additionally, as a result of this determination, EPA is suspending the requirements for the area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines for as long as the area continues to attain the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26357 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0779 FRL-9902-34-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 5, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On April 19, 2013, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, submitted a request to EPA to make a determination under the Clean Air Act that the Bellefontaine nonattainment area has attained the 2008 lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this action, EPA is proposing to determine that the Bellefontaine nonattainment area (area) has attained the 2008 Pb NAAQS. This determination of attainment is based upon complete, quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2010-2012 design period showing that the area has monitored attainment of the 2008 Pb NAAQS. As a result of this determination, the requirements for the area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines will be suspended as long as the area continues to attain the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26134 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0891 FRL-9900-17-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on December 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on November 12, 2012, concerning the state's Stage II vapor recovery (Stage II) program in southeast Wisconsin. The revision removes Stage II requirements as a component of the Wisconsin ozone SIP. The submittal also includes a demonstration under section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) that addresses emissions impacts associated with the removal of the program.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25780 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0147 FRL-9902-19-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on December 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on October 21, 2009, to address the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan requirements for the Atlanta, Georgia 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Atlanta Area” or “the Area”). The Atlanta Area is comprised of Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dekalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Hall, Henry, Newton, Paulding, Rockdale, Spalding and Walton Counties in Georgia. EPA is also finding adequate the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEB) for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) that were included in Georgia's RFP plan. Further, EPA is approving these MVEB. EPA is also responding to comments received on the Agency's May 29, 2013, direct final rulemaking to approve the RFP plan requirements for the Atlanta Area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25985 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0692 FRL-9902-25-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective December 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve in part, and disapprove in part, the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on October 31, 2011, to demonstrate that the State meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. FDEP certified that the Florida SIP contains provisions that ensure the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS are implemented, enforced, and maintained in Florida (hereafter referred to as “infrastructure submission”). EPA is now taking two related actions on FDEP's infrastructure submission for Florida. First, EPA is taking final action to approve that Florida's infrastructure submission addresses all required infrastructure elements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS with the exception of the portion of the submission related to prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) regarding greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements, and the portion of the submission that purports to meet the requirement that the SIP include provisions prohibiting any source or other type of emissions activity in one state from interfering with measures to protect visibility in another state. Second, EPA is taking final action to disapprove in part portions of Florida's infrastructure submission as it relates to PSD requirements regarding the regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26267 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0567 FRL-9902-36-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before December 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to Indiana's state implementation plan as requested by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to EPA on July 12, 2012, and December 12, 2012. The revisions to Indiana's state implementation plan (SIP) implement certain EPA regulations for particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ) by establishing definitions related to PM 2.5 , defining PM 2.5 increment levels, and setting PM 2.5 class 1 variances. The revisions also incorporate definitions and regulations that recognize nitrogen oxides (NO X ) as an ozone precursor.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-26212 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0675 FRL-9902-38-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before December 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. West Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25782 RIN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve the State of North Carolina's March 27, 2013, State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to the State's approved Maintenance Plan for the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill (Triangle) 1997 8-hour Ozone Maintenance Area. Specifically, North Carolina's revision, including updated modeling, shows that the Triangle Area would continue to maintain the 1997 8-hour ozone standard if the currently applicable Federal Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) standard for gasoline from 7.8 pounds per square inch (psi) were modified to 9.0 psi for three portions (Wake and Durham Counties, and a portion of Granville County) of the “Triangle Area” of North Carolina during the high-ozone season. The State has included a technical demonstration with the revision to demonstrate that a less-stringent RVP standard of 9.0 psi in these areas would not interfere with continued maintenance of the 1997 8-hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) or any other applicable standard. Approval of this SIP revision is a prerequisite for EPA's consideration of an amendment to the regulations to remove the aforementioned portions of the Triangle Area from the list of areas that are currently subject to the Federal 7.8 psi RVP requirements. In addition, EPA is also proposing to approve changes to the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) used in the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance plan for the Triangle Area. The use of new models and the relaxation of the RVP requirement has resulted in a revised safety margin which North Carolina is reallocating among the MVEBs associated the Maintenance Plan. EPA has preliminarily determined that North Carolina's March 27, 2013, SIP revision with respect to the changes to the modeling and associated technical demonstration associated with the State's request for the removal of the Federal RVP requirements, and with respect to the updated MVEBs, is consistent with the applicable provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Should EPA decide to remove the subject portions of the Triangle Area from those areas subject to the 7.8 psi Federal RVP requirements, such action will occur in a subsequent rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25182 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0384 FRL-9901-77-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on November 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by California to address Clean Air Act (CAA) contingency measure requirements for the 1997 annual and 24-hour national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin (South Coast). Approval of this SIP revision terminates the sanctions clocks and a federal implementation plan (FIP) clock that were triggered by EPA's partial disapproval of a related SIP submission on November 5, 2011.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25586 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0663 FRL-9902-10-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 29, 2013. 40 CFR part 52 EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Nevada on October 12, 2011, July 23, 2012, and August 30, 2012, pursuant to the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the 2008 Lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). We refer to such SIP revisions as “infrastructure” SIPs because they are intended to address basic structural SIP requirements for new or revised NAAQS including, but not limited to, legal authority, regulatory structure, resources, permit programs, monitoring, and modeling necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25025 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0392 FRL-9901-83-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware. The SIP revision addresses the infrastructure elements of the Clean Air Act (CAA), necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is approving this SIP revision in accordance with the requirements of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25043 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0594 FRL-9901-80-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on December 24, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by November 25, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions add ambient air quality standards and associated reference conditions for Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) that are consistent with the 2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM 2.5 . EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25040 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0769 FRL-9901-81-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is making two separate and independent determinations regarding the Liberty-Clairton, Pennsylvania 1997 annual fine particulate (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (the Liberty-Clairton Area). First, EPA is determining that the Liberty-Clairton Area attained the 1997 PM 2.5 annual national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by the applicable attainment date, December 31, 2011. This determination is based on quality assured and certified ambient air quality date for the 2009-2011 monitoring period. Second, EPA is determining that the Liberty-Clairton Area has continued to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS, based on quality-assured and certified ambient air quality data for the 2010-2012 monitoring period. The latter “clean data determination” suspends the requirement for the Liberty-Clairton Area to submit an attainment demonstration, reasonably available control measures (RACM), reasonable further progress (RFP), and contingency measures related to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS for so long as the area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. These determinations do not constitute a redesignation to attainment. The Liberty-Clairton Area will remain designated nonattainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Liberty-Clairton Area meets the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for redesignation to attainment, including an approved maintenance plan. These actions are being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24889 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0727, FRL-9901-92-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Utah to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Utah provided infrastructure SIP submissions on April 17, 2008 for the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS and September 21, 2010 for the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is approving portions of SIP revisions submitted by the State of Utah on March 14, 2012. This submission revises Utah's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the required elements of the 2008 PM 2.5 New Source Review (NSR) Implementation Rule and the 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24864 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0410 FRL 9901-65-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective December 24, 2013, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by November 25, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Parts 52, 62, and 70 EPA is approving, through direct final rulemaking, revisions to the State of Iowa's State Implementation Plan (SIP), Title V program, and Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d) plan. The purpose of these revisions is to make general updates to existing state air quality rules, approve an exemption from constructing permitting for engines used in periodic pipeline testing, approve changes to state rules regarding regional haze requirements, and to approve adoption of Federal regulations including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 2008 Ozone, 2008 Lead, and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide. EPA is approving the SIP provisions pursuant to section 110 of the CAA. EPA is also taking direct final action to approve a Hospital Medical Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) section 111(d) negative declaration from the State of Iowa which certifies that HMIWIs, subject to the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the CAA, do not exist in the State; and approving the rescission of its section 111(d)/129 plan and emission guidelines for HMIWI units. EPA is approving these actions pursuant to section 111 of the CAA. EPA is also approving two minor administrative changes to the Title V program, pursuant to section 500 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25262 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0202 FRL-9902-04-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve revisions of the Texas State Implementation Plan submitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ, or Commission) on July 31, 2002; September 4, 2002; and March 1, 2004. These revisions require that all grandfathered facilities obtain specific permits which include emission control methods to achieve mandated emission reductions, as required, or shutdown; and require that emissions from dockside vessels which result from operations at grandfathered land-based facilities be included in specific permits. The revisions also outline additional permitting procedures for certain grandfathered pipeline equipment located in an ozone nonattainment area. These permitting requirements and emissions reductions will contribute toachieving attainment and help ensure attainment and continued maintenance of theNational Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone in the State of Texas. EPAis proposing the revisions under section 110, part C, and part D of the Act, and EPA'sregulations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25044 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0594 FRL-9901-79-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia adding ambient air quality standards and associated reference conditions for Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) that are consistent with the 2013 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM 2.5 . In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25260 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0683 FRL-9902-01-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by California for the El Dorado County Air Quality Management District (EDAQMD) portion of the California SIP. The submitted SIP revision contains the District's demonstrations regarding Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) requirements for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). We are proposing to approve the submitted SIP revision under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24865 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0410 FRL 990-64-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52, 62 and 70 EPA is proposing to approve, through direct final rulemaking, revisions to the State of Iowa's State Implementation Plan (SIP), Title V program and Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d) Plan. The purpose of these revisions is to make general updates to existing state air quality rules, approve an exemption from constructing permitting for engines used in periodic pipeline testing, approve changes to State rules regarding regional haze requirements, and to approve adoption of Federal regulations including the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for 2008 Ozone, 2008 Lead, and 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide. EPA is proposing approval of the SIP provisions pursuant to section 110 of the CAA. EPA is also proposing to approve the State of Iowa's negative declaration and withdrawal of its section 111(d)/129 plan for Hospital Medical Infectious Waste Incinerators (HMIWI) units. EPA is proposing approval of these actions pursuant to section 111 of the CAA. EPA is also proposing to approve two minor administrative changes to the Title V program, pursuant to section 500 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24847 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2011-0148 A-1-FRL-9901-71-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 23, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 25, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve certain revisions to the Rhode Island State Implementation Plan (SIP) primarily relating to regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) under Rhode Island's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) preconstruction permitting program. EPA is also taking direct final action to approve the State's definition of “PM 2.5 ” (fine particulate matter) specific to permitting. Certain of the State's revisions consist of definitions that also relate more broadly to the State's PSD and nonattainment new source review (NSR) preconstruction permitting requirements, i.e., to stationary sources that also emit regulated new source review pollutants other than GHGs. EPA is also taking direct final action to conditionally approve those definitions as they relate to the non-GHG pollutants, for the reasons described in more detail later in this notice. All of the revisions in question were submitted by Rhode Island, through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) Office of Air Resources, on January 18, 2011. They are primarily intended to align Rhode Island's regulations with EPA's “Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule.” Finally, EPA is not taking action on certain other SIP revisions contained in RI DEM's January 18, 2011 submittal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24706 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0136, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0215, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0344, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0378 FRL-9901-61-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective December 23, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 25, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is approving requests by Ohio to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for the Dayton-Springfield area, the Toledo area, and the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Steubenville-Weirton, West Virginia-Ohio areas, to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. The Dayton-Springfield area consists of Clark, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties. The Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, West Virginia-Ohio area consists of Jefferson County, Ohio. The Toledo area consists of Lucas and Wood Counties. The Ohio portion of the Parkersburg-Marietta, West Virginia-Ohio area consists of Washington County. Ohio submitted the SIP revision requests on the following dates: Dayton-Springfield on February 11, 2013; Steubenville-Weirton on March 15, 2013; Toledo on April 18, 2013; Parkersburg-Marietta on April 26, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24703 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0548, FRL-9901-76-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is taking final action to approve a revision to the Idaho State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Idaho on September 16, 2013, for approval into the Idaho SIP for purposes of meeting the state board requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA is also approving the September 16, 2013, revision as meeting the corresponding state board infrastructure requirements of the CAA for the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). On August 1, 2013, the EPA proposed to approve the July 16, 2013, draft of this revision submitted for parallel processing. Because the final SIP revision submitted by Idaho to the EPA on September 16, 2013 is consistent with the July 16, 2013, submittal, the Idaho SIP will, upon the effective date of this final approval, contain the required provisions regarding board composition and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. The EPA is taking final action to approve this revision because it satisfies the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24846 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2011-0148 A-1-FRL-9901-72-Region 1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to fully approve certain revisions to the Rhode Island State Implementation Plan (SIP) primarily relating to regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) under Rhode Island's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) preconstruction permitting program. EPA is also proposing to fully approve the State's definition of “PM 2.5 ” (fine particulate matter) which is specific only to permitting. Certain of the State's SIP revisions consist of definitions that also relate more broadly to the State's PSD and nonattainment new source review (NSR) preconstruction permitting requirements, i.e., to major stationary sources that also emit regulated new source review pollutants other than GHGs. EPA is proposing to conditionally approve those definitions as they relate to the non-GHG pollutants. All of the revisions in question were submitted by Rhode Island, through the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RI DEM) Office of Air Resources, on January 18, 2011. They are primarily intended to align Rhode Island's SIP regulations with EPA's “Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule.” Finally, EPA is not taking action on certain other SIP revisions contained in RI DEM's January 18, 2011 submittal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24704 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0136, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0215, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0344, EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0378 FRL-9901-62-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Under the Clean Air Act, EPA is proposing to approve the request by Ohio to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality state implementation plan (SIP) for the Dayton-Springfield and Toledo areas, and the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Steubenville-Weirton, West Virginia-Ohio areas to replace onroad emissions inventories and motor vehicle emissions budgets (budgets) with inventories and budgets developed using EPA's Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. The Dayton-Springfield area consists of Clark, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery Counties. The Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, West Virginia-Ohio area consists of Jefferson County, Ohio. The Toledo area consists of Lucas and Wood Counties. The Ohio portion of the Parkersburg-Marietta, West Virginia-Ohio area consists of Washington County. Ohio submitted the SIP revision requests for the areas on the following dates: Dayton-Springfield on February 11, 2013; Steubenville-Weirton on March 15, 2013; Toledo on April 18, 2013; Parkersburg-Marietta on April 26, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-25063 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0492 FRL-9901-82-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) NAAQS. This action proposes to approve portions of this submittal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24118 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0828 FRL-9901-53-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective December 23, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by November 22, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 On September 19, 2011, Indiana submitted changes to its monitoring rules to EPA as a revision to its state implementation plan (SIP). The monitoring rules will be used to determine whether various source categories are in compliance with the applicable emission limits. On September 6, 2013, Indiana made a supplemental submission of a related definition. For the reasons discussed below, EPA is approving these revisions to the monitoring rules in the Indiana SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24885 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0681 FRL-9901-85-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 22, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve elements of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Hawaii on February 13, 2013, pursuant to the requirements of of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24119 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0828 FRL-9901-54-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before November 22, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve additions and revisions to the monitoring and sulfur dioxide rules in the Indiana state implementation plan submitted on September 19, 2011. The monitoring rules will be used to determine whether various source categories are in compliance with the applicable emission limits. EPA is also proposing approval of a related definition submitted by Indiana on September 6, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24853 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0440 FRL-9901-84-Region4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before November 22, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve the Lead 2010 base year emissions inventory State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on April 11, 2013. The emissions inventory was submitted to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the Bristol 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area (hereafter also referred to as the “Bristol Area” or “Area”). Additionally, EPA is proposing to convert conditional approvals to full approvals for Tennessee's 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) NAAQS, 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS and 2008 ozone NAAQS infrastructure SIPs as they relate to adequate provisions prohibiting emissions that interfere with any other state's required measures to prevent significant deterioration of its air quality. EPA conditionally approved these portions of Tennessee's infrastructure submissions for these NAAQS on March 6, 2013, and March 26, 2013. Tennessee has since met the obligations associated with these conditional approvals, and therefore, EPA is proposing to convert these conditional approvals to full approvals.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24125 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0499 FRL-9901-35-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on December 23, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by November 21, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve two State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the District of Columbia (hereafter “the District”) pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the NAAQS. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The District made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS and a separate submittal addressing requirements in relation to State Boards. EPA is approving portions of the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead NAAQS and the requirements addressing State Boards for the District in accordance with the requirements of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24282 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0564 FRL-9901-63-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective October 22, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the state of Ohio's request to redesignate the Canton-Massillon nonattainment area (Canton), Stark County, to attainment of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standards) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). On June 26, 2012, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Canton nonattainment area. EPA determined that the Canton area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards, and proposed on August 7, 2013, to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the area. EPA is taking final action today on that proposal. EPA is also taking final action in this rulemaking on several related proposals. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS in the area through 2025. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Ohio's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2025 for the Canton area. EPA is also approving the 2005 and 2008 emissions inventories for primary PM 2.5 , NO X , sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and ammonia for the area. EPA, therefore, grants Ohio's request to redesignate the Canton area to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-24124 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0499 FRL- 9901-36-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by November 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the District of Columbia (hereafter “the District”) pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the NAAQS. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The District has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS (“the infrastructure submittal”) and a separate submittal addressing requirements in relation to State Boards. This action is being taken under the CAA. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the District's SIP submittals as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views these as noncontroversial submittals and anticipates no adverse comments. A more detailed description of the District's submittals and EPA's evaluation are included in a Technical Support Document (TSD) prepared in support of this rulemaking action. A copy of the TSD is available, upon request, from the EPA Regional Office listed in the ADDRESSES section of this document. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23511 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0088: FRL-9901-34-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on November 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of Washington on July 1, 2013, for the Thurston County maintenance area (Thurston County) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). The EPA is also approving both local and state regulatory updates related to this maintenance plan.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23952 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0899 FRL-9901-44-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective October 2, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking several related actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting the Chicago area and the state of Illinois for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is determining that the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, Illinois-Indiana (IL-IN) area is attaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard based on quality assured, state-certified monitoring data for all PM 2.5 monitoring sites in this area from 2007-2012. EPA is granting a request from the state of Illinois to redesignate the Chicago area to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision of the Illinois State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard in the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN area through 2025. EPA is approving Illinois' comprehensive 2002 Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), ammonia, and primary PM 2.5 emission inventories for the Chicago area. Finally, EPA is approving Illinois' 2008 and 2025 NO X and primary PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Chicago area and finding these MVEBs as adequate for use in transportation conformity determinations. The Chicago area includes: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, Aux Sable and Goose Lake Townships in Grundy County, and Oswego Township in Kendall County. The Chicago-Gary-Lake County, IL-IN area also includes Lake and Porter Counties in Indiana, which have been previously redesignated to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23792 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0955 FRL-9901-40-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule; correction. Effective October 1, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 This document contains a correction to the direct final rule, which was published on Thursday, June 6, 2013. The regulations related to removal of over fifty rules in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) for Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia because they are unnecessary or obsolete. Errors in the amendatory instruction are identified and corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23394 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0954 and EPA-RO5-OAR-2010-0037 FRL9901-31-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 In this notice of final rulemaking, EPA is disapproving in part the Michigan and Minnesota regional haze State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for failure to mandate best available retrofit technology (BART) for taconite facilities within these states. This final rule supplements a February 6, 2013, action that established Federal emission limits representing BART for these facilities.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23247 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0508 FRL-9900-96-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Antelope Valley portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on July 26, 2013 and concerns standards for continuous emissions monitoring systems and oxides of sulfur (SOx) emissions. We are approving local rules that regulate continuous emissions monitoring systems and standards for gaseous sulfur emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23691 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0368 FRL-9901-41-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requested that the West Virginia portion of the Wheeling, WV-OH fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (“Wheeling Area” or “Area”) be redesignated as attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this rulemaking action, EPA is approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 redesignation request for the West Virginia portion of the Area. EPA is also approving the maintenance plan SIP revision that the State submitted in conjunction with its redesignation request. The maintenance plan provides for continued attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS for 10 years after redesignation of the West Virginia portion of the Area. The maintenance plan includes a comprehensive emissions inventory that EPA is approving in this rulemaking. The maintenance plan also includes an insignificance determination for the onroad motor vehicle contribution of PM 2.5 , nitrogen oxides (NO X ), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) for the West Virginia portion of the Area for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is also approving West Virginia's insignificance determination for transportation conformity. In addition, EPA is also finding that the Area continues to attain the standard. This rulemaking action approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS redesignation request, maintenance plan, comprehensive emissions inventory, and insignificance determination for transportation conformity for the West Virginia portion of the Area is based on EPA's determination that the Area has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23100 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0066 FRL-9901-20-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland. The revision consists of a new regulation pertaining to control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from pleasure craft coating operations. EPA is approving the revision to reduce further VOC emissions from pleasure craft coating operations in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23248 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0958 FRL-9786-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This action is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Governor of Utah on March 22, 2007. The SIP revision is the State of Utah's maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone standard for Salt Lake County and Davis County, along with associated rules: R307-101-2, “Definitions;” R307-110-13, “Section IX, Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part D, Ozone;” R307-320, “Ozone Maintenance Areas and Ogden City: Employer-Based Trip Reduction Program;” R307-325, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: General Requirements;” R307-326, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Control of Hydrocarbon Emissions in Petroleum Refineries;” R307-327, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Petroleum Liquid Storage;” R307-328, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas and Utah and Weber Counties: Gasoline Transfer and Storage;” R307-335, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Degreasing and Solvent Cleaning Operations;” R307-340, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Surface Coating Processes;” R307-341, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Cutback Asphalt;” and R307-342, “Ozone Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas: Qualification of Contractors and Test Procedures for Vapor Recovery Systems for Gasoline Delivery Tanks.” This action is being taken under sections 107 and 110 of the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23252 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0468 FRL-9900-74-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. These rules will be effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on June 24, 2013 and concerns volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), and particulate matter (PM) emissions from open burning and wood-burning devices. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23380 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2006-0600 FRL-990-30-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to disapprove revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Texas that relate to Emergency Orders. This includes portions of SIP revisions that relate to Emergency Orders that were submitted by Texas on August 31, 1993; December 10, 1998; February 1, 2006; and July 17, 2006. EPA is disapproving these revisions because these regulations do not meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act (the “Act” or “CAA”), EPA regulations, and applicable policy and guidance. EPA is taking this action under section 110 and parts C and D of Title I of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23242 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0596 FRL-9901-09-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is granting, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the State of Ohio's June 1, 2011, request to redesignate the Dayton-Springfield (Dayton) nonattainment area (Clark, Greene, and Montgomery Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is approving the related state implementation plan (SIP) elements including comprehensive emissions inventories, the maintenance plan, and the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs). EPA has determined that the area has attained the standard and proposed to approve Ohio's request on July 26, 2013.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23384 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FR-9901-21-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 78 FR 48323 on August 8, 2013, is withdrawn as of September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard SIP for Lancaster County. In the direct final rule published on August 8, 2013, the table with the revised MVEBs contained numerical errors. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing this direct final rule in its entirety. EPA will commence a separate rulemaking action for this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23245 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0877 9901-29-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 28, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving the State of California's request to redesignate the Sacramento nonattainment area to attainment for the 24-hour particulate matter of ten microns or less (PM 10 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA is also approving the PM 10 maintenance plan and the associated motor vehicle emissions budgets for use in transportation conformity determinations necessary for the Sacramento area, and the attainment year emissions inventory submitted with the plan.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23382 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9901-19-Region3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of proposed rule. The proposed rule published at 78 FR 48373 on August 8, 2013, is withdrawn as of September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is withdrawing the proposed rule proposing approval of revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard SIP for Lancaster County. In the associated direct final rule published on August 8, 2013, the table with the revised MVEBs contained numerical errors. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing this proposed rule also published on August 8, 2013. The proposed rule is hereby withdrawn in its entirety. EPA will commence a separate rulemaking action for this SIP revision.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23507 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0386 FRL-9901-39-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of proposed rule. The proposed rule published on June 18, 2010 (75 FR 34670), is withdrawn as of September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On June 18, 2010 (75 FR 34670), EPA published a proposed rulemaking action to approve a revision to the Maryland State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision pertains to revised emission limitations for the R. Paul Smith Power Station located in Washington County, Maryland. On July 20, 2013, the State of Maryland requested withdrawal of this SIP revision. This SIP revision is no longer pending before EPA. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing its proposed rulemaking action to approve the revised emission limitations for the R. Paul Smith Power Station contained in the withdrawn SIP revision. This withdrawal action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22973 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0271 FRL-9901-23-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective October 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a source-specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to EPA by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division for Air Quality (KDAQ) on April 25, 2013, for the purpose of exempting an Enterprise Holdings, Inc., facility from the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) Stage II vapor control requirements. The subject Enterprise Holdings, Inc., facility is currently being constructed at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Boone County, Kentucky. EPA's approval of this revision to Kentucky's SIP is based on the December 12, 2006, EPA policy memorandum from Stephen D. Page, entitled “ Removal of Stage II Vapor Recovery in Situations Where Widespread Use of Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery is Demonstrated.” This action is being taken pursuant to the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23062 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0853 FRL-9832-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. These rules will be effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD), Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD), South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on April 29, 2013 and concerns volatile organic compound (VOC) from motor vehicle and mobile equipment coating operations and from graphic arts operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (“CAA” or “the Act”).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23096 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0094 FRL-9833-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule and technical amendment. This rule is effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing a limited approval and limited disapproval of two permitting rules submitted by California as a revision to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were proposed in the Federal Register on February 22, 2013 and concern construction and modification of stationary sources of air pollution within each District. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA). Final approval of these rules makes the rules federally enforceable and corrects program deficiencies identified in a previous EPA rulemaking (76 FR 44809, July 27, 2011). EPA is also making a technical amendment to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect this previous rulemaking, which removed an obsolete provision from the California SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22974 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0451 FRL-9901-22Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead (Pb) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23095 RIN DE104-1103 FRL-9900-05-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective September 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-23098 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0020 FRL- 9901-11-Region1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 24, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving the State of Connecticut's June 22, 2012 request to redesignate the Connecticut portion of the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT fine particle (PM 2.5 ) area (i.e., New Haven and Fairfield Counties; herein called the “Southwestern CT Area” or “the Area”) from nonattainment to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards), as well as for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. As part of these approvals, EPA is approving: A State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a 10-year maintenance plan for the Area; a 2007 base-year emissions inventory for the Area; and new motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for the years 2017 and 2025 that are contained in the 10-year PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Area. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22965 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2009-0140 FRL-9901-10-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective October 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve changes to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), Division of Air Quality on September 18, 2009, for the purpose of removing Stage II vapor control requirement contingency measures for new and upgraded gasoline dispensing facilities in the State. The September 18, 2009, SIP revision also addresses several non-Stage II related rule changes. However, action on the other portions for the September 18, 2009, SIP revision is being addressed in a separate rulemaking action. EPA has determined that North Carolina's September 18, 2009, SIP revision regarding the Stage II vapor control requirements is approvable because it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22967 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2009-0810, FRL-9901-04-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective October 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Colorado to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for PM 2.5 on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Colorado provided infrastructure SIP submissions on April 4, 2008 and June 4, 2010 for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS, respectively. In addition, EPA is approving portions of SIP revisions submitted by the State of Colorado on May 11, 2012 and May 13, 2013. The revisions update Regulation 3 of the Air Quality Control Commission permitting requirements for the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to incorporate the required elements of the 2008 PM 2.5 NSR Implementation Rule and the 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22692 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0025 A-1-FRL-9732-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a revision to the Massachusetts State Implementation Plan (SIP) that addresses regional haze for the first planning period from 2008 through 2018. The revision was submitted by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) on December 30, 2011, with supplemental final submittals on August 9, 2012 and August 28, 2012. These submittals address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require States to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, manmade impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I Areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the “regional haze program”). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22733 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0475 FRL-9901-06-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on November 18, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 21, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On May 25, 2011, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Aspen area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted by the State on December 16, 2010. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is approving the revised maintenance plan's 2023 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22744 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0465 FRL-9827-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on June 7, 2012, concerning the state's vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program in southeast Wisconsin. The revision amends I/M program requirements in the active control measures portion of the ozone SIP to reflect changes that have been implemented at the state level since EPA fully approved the I/M program on August 16, 2001. The submittal also includes a demonstration under section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) addressing lost emission reductions associated with the program changes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22738 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0760: FRL-9901-02-Region 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving a request submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) dated November 28, 2012, to establish motor vehicle emission budgets for the Tacoma-Pierce County fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area to meet transportation conformity requirements. Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), new transportation plans, programs, and projects, such as the construction of new highways, must “conform” to (i.e., be consistent with) the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The CAA requires federal actions in nonattainment and maintenance areas to “conform to” the goals of the SIP. This means that such actions will not cause or contribute to violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), worsen the severity of an existing violation, or delay timely attainment of any NAAQS or any interim milestone. Under the Transportation Conformity Rule, the EPA can approve motor vehicle emission budgets based on the most recent year of clean data if the EPA approves the request in the rulemaking that determines that the area has attained the NAAQS for which the area is designated nonattainment. In September 2012, the EPA finalized an attainment finding for the Tacoma-Pierce County PM 2.5 nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as “Tacoma-Pierce County Area” or “the area”). This finding, also called a clean data determination, was based upon quality-assured, quality-controlled, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that the area had monitored attainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2009-2011 data available in the EPA's Air Quality System. This action updates the previous finding of attainment with more recent 2010-2012 data and approves motor vehicle emission budgets under the Transportation Conformity Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22735 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0475 FRL-9901-05-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing approval of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On May 25, 2011, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Aspen area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted by the State on December 16, 2010. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is proposing approval of the revised maintenance plan's 2023 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22829 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2010-0141 FRL-9901-16-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed Rule; Supplemental. Written comments must be received on or before October 21, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is issuing a supplement to its proposed approval of Delaware's state implementation plan (SIP) published in the Federal Register on November 19, 2012. The SIP revision demonstrates Delaware's attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for the Philadelphia-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware (PA-NJ-DE) PM 2.5 nonattainment area. This supplemental proposal addresses the potential effects of a January 4, 2013 decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (DC Circuit Court) remanding to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS on EPA's proposed action. In addition, EPA is revising its proposed approval of Delaware's attainment plan for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS to not rely upon regulations which were part of the plan submitted by Delaware because they are not necessary to demonstrate attainment. Finally, EPA is proposing to approve the 2009 and 2012 motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) used for transportation conformity purposes for New Castle County in Delaware. EPA is seeking comment only on the issues raised in this supplemental proposal and is not reopening for comment other issues addressed in its prior proposal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22619 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0511 FRL-9901-01-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective November 18, 2013, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 18, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the state of Missouri on August 12, 2011. This revision will update the state general conformity rule in its entirety to bring in into compliance with the Federal general conformity rule which was updated in the Federal Register on April 5, 2010. General conformity regulations prohibit Federal agencies from taking actions that may cause or contribute to violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This rule applies to non- attainment and maintenance areas of the state. The revision to Missouri's rule does not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22620 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0868 EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0463 FRL-9900-92-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 As Ohio requested, EPA is redesignating the Cleveland-Akron-Lorain, Ohio nonattainment area (Cleveland area) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) because the area meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) submitted these requests to EPA on October 11, 2011, and May 30, 2012, and supplemented them on April 30, 2013. EPA is also taking several related actions. EPA is making a determination that the Cleveland area attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard by its attainment date and that the area continues to attain both the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour standards. EPA is approving, as revisions to the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plans for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2023 in the area. EPA is approving the comprehensive emissions inventories submitted by Ohio EPA for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), primary PM 2.5 , volatile organic compounds (VOC), and ammonia as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Ohio's NO X and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2022 for the Cleveland area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22623 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0337 and EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0462 FRL-9900-79-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is redesignating under the Clean Air Act (CAA) the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton area (Jefferson County, OH and Brooke and Hancock Counties, WV) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). On April 16, and May 31, 2012, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Steubenville-Weirton Ohio nonattainment area. EPA determined that the Steubenville-Weirton area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, and proposed to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the area on July 11, 2013. EPA's final rulemaking involves several related actions. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS in the area through 2025. EPA is making a finding of insignificance for Ohio's motor vehicle emissions of nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and direct PM 2.5 for the Steubenville-Weirton area for transportation conformity purposes. Therefore, as Ohio requested, EPA is redesignating the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton area to attainment for the 1997 PM 2.5 annual and 2006 24-hour standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22617 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0511 FRL-9901-00-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by October 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri on August 12, 2011. This revision proposes to update the state general conformity rule in its entirety to bring it into compliance with the Federal general conformity rule which was updated in the Federal Register on April 5, 2010. General conformity regulations prohibit Federal agencies from taking actions that may cause or contribute to violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This rule applies to non-attainment and maintenance areas of the state. The revision to Missouri's rule does not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22478 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0174: FRL-9900-03-Region10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on October 17, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is taking final action to approve revisions to Washington's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology on February 4, 2005 and August 2, 2006. The submissions contain revisions to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) regulations approved by the PSCAA Board in 2003, 2004, and 2005. These revisions relate primarily to control measures for limiting volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions. On July 16, 2013, the EPA proposed to approve these revisions into Washington's SIP. The EPA is taking final action to approve these revisions because they satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22356 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0618 FRL-9900-93-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to determine that the New York County nonattainment area in New York is attaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to a nominal ten micrometers (PM 10 ) based on certified, quality-assured ambient air monitoring data for the years 2010 through 2012. The State of New York submitted a letter dated January 14, 2013, requesting EPA to make a clean data determination for the nonattainment area of New York County. Based on our proposed determination that the New York County nonattainment area is attaining the PM 10 NAAQS, EPA is also proposing to determine that New York's obligation to make submissions to meet certain Clean Air Act requirements related to attainment of the NAAQS is not applicable for as long as the New York County nonattainment area continues to attain the NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22360 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0596 FRL-9900-97-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by October 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns particulate matter (PM) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from Cement Kilns. We are approving a local rule that regulates this emission source under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21987 RIN FRL- EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0708 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on November 12, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by October 15, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On May 25, 2011, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Fort Collins area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21792 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0386 FRL-9900-71-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 12, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of West Virginia. The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) requested that the West Virginia portion of the Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (“Parkersburg-Marietta Area” or “Area”) be redesignated as attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). In this rulemaking action, EPA is approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 redesignation request for the West Virginia portion of the Area. EPA is also approving the maintenance plan SIP revision that the State submitted in conjunction with its redesignation request. The maintenance plan provides for continued attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS for 10 years after redesignation of the West Virginia portion of the Area. The maintenance plan includes an insignificance determination for the onroad motor vehicle contribution of PM 2.5 , nitrogen oxides (NO X ), and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) for the West Virginia portion of the Area for purposes of transportation conformity. EPA is also approving West Virginia's insignificance determination for transportation conformity. In addition, EPA is also finding that the Area continues to attain the standard. This rulemaking action approving the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS redesignation request, maintenance plan, and insignificance determination for transportation conformity for the West Virginia portion of the Area is based on EPA's determination that the Area has met the criteria for redesignation to attainment specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21988 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0708 FRL-9900-87-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before October 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted to EPA by the State of Colorado. On May 25, 2011, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Fort Collins area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21868 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0335 FRL-9900-82-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule is effective on November 12, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by October 10, 2013. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking a direct final action to approve portions of three revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. EPA has determined that these SIP revisions, submitted on December 17, 1999, October 4, 2001 and August 11, 2003, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21877 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0800 FRL-9900-69-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 10, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to determine that the Chico nonattainment area in Butte County, California has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). This determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that this area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. Based on the above determination, the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines are suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21866 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0335 FRL-9900-81-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before October 10, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve portions of three revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the Texas Federal Operating Permits Program. EPA has determined that these SIP revisions, submitted on December 17, 1999, October 4, 2001 and August 11, 2003, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations and are consistent with EPA policies. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-22026 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0453 FRL-9900-78-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before October 10, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On May 29, 2012, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted revisions to its volatile organic compound (VOC) industrial solvent cleaning rule for manufacturers of coatings, inks, adhesives, and resins for approval into its State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions are approvable because they are consistent with EPA's Industrial Solvent Cleaning Control Technique Guideline (CTG) document and therefore satisfy the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements of the Clean Air Act (Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21618 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0028 A-1-FRL-9797-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Massachusetts. These SIP revisions consist of a demonstration that Massachusetts meets the requirements of reasonably available control technology (RACT) for oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) set forth by the Clean Air Act with respect to the 1997 8-hour ozone standard. Additionally, we are approving updates to two existing regulations limiting emissions of volatile organic compounds. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21474 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0198 A-1-FRL-9900-63-Region1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on October 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut. These revisions approve NO X Emission Trading Orders (trading orders) allowing facilities to create and/or use emission credits to comply with the NO X emission limits required by Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) section 22a-174-22 (Control of Nitrogen Oxides). The intended effect of this action is to allow facilities to determine the most cost-effective way to comply with the state regulation. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21883 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0333 FRL-9900-83-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before October 9, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 The EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan to the emissions inventory (EI), the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan and contingency measures, the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) offset analysis, and transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budgets associated with the reasonable further progress portion of these revisions. The EPA is proposing to approve these revisions because they satisfy the EI, the RFP, the VMT offset, and transportation conformity requirements for areas classified as severe nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard and demonstrate further progress in reducing ozone precursors.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21886 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0387 FRL-9900-80-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before October 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Texas for the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (HGB area). EPA is proposing approval of the following SIP Clean Air Act required elements from Texas for the HGB area: The attainment demonstration for the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the reasonably available control measures (RACM) demonstration for the NAAQS, the contingency measures plan in the event of failure to attain the NAAQS by the applicable attainment date, and a Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget (MVEB) for 2018, which is the attainment year for the area. EPA is also proposing to approve revisions to the air pollution control measures and General Air Quality Definitions in the Texas SIP. The revisions to the air pollution control measures include revisions to the Mass Emissions Cap and Trade (MECT) program for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), revisions to the highly reactive volatile organic compound (HRVOC) emissions cap and trade (HECT) program, Voluntary Mobile Emissions Program (VMEP) measures, and Transportation Control Measures (TCMs). EPA is proposing these actions in accordance with section 110 and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21614 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0552 FRL-9900-67-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve the three State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision packages submitted by the State of Colorado on June 11, 2008, June 18, 2009, and May 25, 2011. EPA is proposing to approve the June 11, 2008 and June 18, 2009 submittal revisions to Regulation 3, Part A, Section VI.D.1., in which the State, among other things, increased the construction permit processing fees. EPA proposes approval of Colorado's May 25, 2011 submittal, which addresses regulation of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) under Colorado's construction permit program. EPA also proposes to approve minor editorial changes to Regulation 3, Parts A, B, and D in the May 25, 2011 submittal. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21782 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0895 FRL- 9900-85-Region1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of extension of comment period. Comments must be received on or before October 3, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 The EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period on our proposed Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; Oxides of Nitrogen Exemption and Ozone Transport Region Restructuring (August 5, 2013). The EPA is extending the comment period that originally was scheduled to end on September 4, 2013. The extended comment period will close on October 3, 2013. The EPA is extending the comment period because of a request we received.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21777 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2010-0652 FRL-9900-73-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before October 7, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing three actions concerning revisions to the Oklahoma State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Oklahoma on July 16, 2010 (the July 16, 2010 SIP submittal). These actions address revisions to the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC), Title 252, Chapter 100, Subchapter 9—Excess Emission Reporting Requirements (Subchapter 9). In the first action, we are proposing approval of certain provisions of the July 16, 2010 SIP submittal which are consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). In the second action, we are proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval of certain other provisions of the July 16, 2010 SIP submittal which will have the overall effect of strengthening the Oklahoma SIP, but a portion of which are inconsistent with the requirements of the CAA. In the third action, we are proposing a finding of substantial inadequacy and proposing a SIP call with a proposed submittal date for certain provisions of the July 16, 2010 SIP submittal associated with the proposed limited approval and limited disapproval found to be inconsistent with CAA requirements, as set forth in the second action. If finalized, the SIP call associated with the proposed finding of substantial inadequacy will not, by itself, trigger a sanction clock for Oklahoma. This rulemaking is being taken in accordance with section 110 of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21613 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0728 FRL-9900-65-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Wyoming to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that they meet the requirements of the “infrastructure elements” necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. Wyoming provided infrastructure submissions for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS on March 26, 2008 and August 19, 2011, respectively. EPA does not propose to act on certain portions of the submissions for the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS that are intended to meet requirements related to interstate transport of air pollution. EPA will act on the remainder of the submissions in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21781 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0173 FRL-9900-62-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before October 7, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted by the State of Alabama through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), to EPA on November 9, 2012, for the purpose of providing for attainment of the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in the Troy 2008 Lead nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “Troy Area” or “Area”). The Troy Area is comprised of a portion of Pike County in Alabama surrounding the Sanders Lead Company (hereafter referred to as “Sanders Lead”). EPA is proposing to approve Alabama's November 9, 2012 SIP submittal regarding the attainment plan based on Alabama's attainment demonstration for the Troy Area. The attainment plan includes the base year emissions inventory requirements, an analysis of the reasonably available control technology (RACT) and reasonably available control measures (RACM) requirements, reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, modeling demonstration of lead attainment and contingency measures for the Troy Area. This action is being taken in accordance with Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's guidance related to lead attainment planning.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21611 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0300 FRL-9900-66-Region8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove revisions to the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) under Utah's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program and other SIP provisions. These revisions were submitted to EPA on April 14, 2011 by the Governor. The GHG-related SIP revisions are designed to align Utah's regulations with the GHG emission thresholds established in EPA's “PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Final Rule,” which EPA issued by notice dated June 3, 2010. In today's action, EPA is proposing to approve the GHG (as it relates to the PSD program) revisions because the Agency has determined that this SIP revision, which is already adopted by Utah as a final effective rule, is in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding PSD permitting for GHGs.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21366 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0449 FRL-9900-58-Region9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on October 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to determine that the West Central Pinal nonattainment area in Arizona has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that this area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. Based on the above determination, the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines are suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21016 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2012-0889 FRL-9900-33-Region 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on September 4, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On December 26, 2012 the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) submitted a request for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the redesignation of the New Jersey portion of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area, and the New Jersey portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area, from nonattainment to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour Fine Particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In conjunction with its redesignation request, New Jersey submitted a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the areas that provides for continued maintenance of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. The submittals included the 2007 ammonia (NH 3 ), volatile organic compounds (VOC), nitrogen oxides (NO X ), direct PM 2.5 and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emissions inventories submitted to meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirements of section 172(c)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and accompanying motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is taking final action to approve the requested SIP revisions and to redesignate the New Jersey portions of the New York-N.New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT nonattainment area, and the Philadelphia-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE nonattainment area, to attainment for the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21274 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0377 FRL-9900-51-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective November 4, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by October 3, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a maintenance plan update for the Lake County, Indiana sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) maintenance area. This plan update demonstrates that Lake County will maintain attainment of the 1971 SO 2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) through 2025. This maintenance plan update satisfies section 175A of the Clean Air Act (Act), and is consistent with the September 26, 2005, approval of the State's redesignation request and maintenance plan for the Lake County, Indiana SO 2 area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21266 RIN Docket No. EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0592 FRL-9900-59-Region2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of adequacy. This finding is effective September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 In this action, EPA is notifying the public that we have found the motor vehicle emissions budgets for PM 2.5 and NO X in the submitted maintenance plan for the New York portions of the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT PM 2.5 nonattainment areas to be adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The transportation conformity rule requires that the EPA conduct a public process and make an affirmative decision on the adequacy of budgets before they can be used by metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in conformity determinations. As a result of our finding, the new 2009, 2017 and 2025 PM 2.5 budgets are applicable to nine of the ten counties in the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council planning area (excluding Putnam County) and Orange County in the Orange County Transportation Council planning area and must be used for all future transportation conformity determinations.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21277 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0377 FRL-9900-50-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before October 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a maintenance plan update for the Lake County, Indiana sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) maintenance area. This plan update demonstrates that Lake County will maintain attainment of the 1971 SO 2 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) through 2025. This maintenance plan update satisfies section 175A of the Clean Air Act (Act), and is consistent with the September 26, 2005, approval of the State's redesignation request and maintenance plan for the Lake County, Indiana SO 2 area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20917 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0453 FRL-9835-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 29, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 30, 2013. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD), Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from adhesives and sealants. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21270 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0408 FRL-9900-57-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to, regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS. This action proposes to approve portions of this submittal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20918 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0453 FRL-9835-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments on this proposal must arrive by September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD), Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from adhesives and sealants. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20914 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0482 FRL-9900- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 28, 2013, without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 30, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted March 22, 2011. This revision does not add any additional requirements to the existing rule but amends the rule by adding language that better clarifies specific roles and responsibilities to the interagency consultation process requirements. The revisions to Missouri's rule do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20919 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0790 FRL-9842-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of revisions to the Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This action was proposed in the Federal Register on November 9, 2012 and concerns oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) emissions from biomass boilers. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21028 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2010-0935 FRL- 9900-31-Region4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing a full approval of the regional haze state implementation plan (SIP) from the State of Florida, submitted through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), on March 19, 2010, as amended on August 31, 2010, and September 17, 2012. Florida's SIP submittal addresses regional haze for the first implementation period. Specifically, this SIP submittal addresses the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “the Act”) and EPA's rules that require states to prevent any future and remedy any existing anthropogenic impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas (national parks and wilderness areas) caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the “regional haze program”). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas. In this action, EPA finds that Florida's regional haze SIP meets all of the regional haze requirements of the CAA. Thus, EPA is finalizing a full approval of Florida's entire regional haze SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21024 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2008-0633 FRL-9900-32-Region6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving portions of State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Arkansas to address Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements in section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the existing SIP for Arkansas contains adequate provisions to prohibit air emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 1997 annual and 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS) and the 2006 revised 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) of the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20920 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0064 FRL-9813-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule and technical amendments. Effective Date: This rule is effective on September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing approval of two permitting rules submitted by California as a revision to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD or District) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions were proposed in the Federal Register on February 14, 2013 and concern construction and modification of stationary sources of air pollution within Sacramento County. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA). Final approval of these rules makes the rules federally enforceable and corrects program deficiencies identified in a previous EPA rulemaking (76 FR 43183, July 20, 2011). EPA is also making technical amendments to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to reflect this previous rulemaking, which removed an obsolete provision from the California SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21020 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0673 FRL-9900-49-Region5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the state of Michigan's request to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor nonattainment area (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). On July 5, 2011, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor Michigan nonattainment area. EPA determined that the Detroit-Ann Arbor area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, and proposed on July 2, 2013, to approve Michigan's request to redesignate the area. EPA is taking final action today on that proposal. EPA also is taking final action in this rulemaking on several related proposals. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Michigan state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS in the area through 2023. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Michigan's nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2023 for the Detroit-Ann Arbor area. EPA, therefore, grants Michigan's request to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor area to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20660 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0212, EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0338 FRL-9900-28-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is taking several related actions under the Clean Air Act (CAA) affecting the state of Ohio and the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Wheeling, West Virginia-Ohio areas for the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard). EPA is approving requests from the state of Ohio to redesignate the Ohio portions of the Parkersburg-Marietta and Wheeling areas to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plans for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard in those areas through 2023. EPA is determining the insignificance of the motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for purposes of transportation conformity in those areas. EPA is approving the comprehensive inventories submitted by Ohio for the oxides of nitrogen (NO X ), primary PM 2.5 , and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), ammonia and volatile organic compounds (VOC) in the Parkersburg-Marietta area (Washington County), and in the Wheeling area (Belmont County) as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA is determining that the areas continue to maintain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard based on certified 2009-2011 air quality data.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20915 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0482 FRL 9900-40-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by September 30, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the state of Missouri on March 17, 2011. This revision proposes to amend the rule to provide more specificity to the interagency consultation process requirements and responsibilities. The revision to Missouri's rule does not add any additional requirements to the existing rule but merely adds language that better clarifies specific roles and responsibilities including the consultation groups' processes. Further, these revisions do not have an adverse affect on air quality. EPA's approval of this SIP revision is being done in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20749 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0148 FRL-9843-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to extend the compliance date for NO X emission limits, under the Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements of the Regional Haze Rule, for Units 1, 2, and 3 at the Reid Gardner Generating Station (RGGS) by 18 months from January 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016. EPA's BART determination was promulgated in a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) on August 23, 2012. On March 26, 2013, EPA granted reconsideration of the compliance date and proposed to extend the compliance date for the NO X emission limits applicable to Units 1, 2, and 3 at RGGS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21011 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0534 FRL-9900-36-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Interim final rule. This interim final determination is effective on August 28, 2013. However, comments will be accepted until September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is making an interim final determination to stay the imposition of offset sanctions and to defer the imposition of highway sanctions based on a proposed approval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley portion of the California State Implementation Plan published elsewhere in this Federal Register . The revisions concern the Clean Air Act nonattainment area contingency measure requirement for the 1997 annual and 24-hour national ambient air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) in the San Joaquin Valley.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-21010 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0534 FRL-9900-35-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by September 27, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of California to address Clean Air Act nonattainment area contingency measure requirements for the 1997 annual and 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley. Final approval of this SIP revision would terminate the sanctions clocks and a federal implementation plan clock that were triggered by EPA's partial disapproval of a related SIP submission on November 9, 2011 (76 FR 69896).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20750 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0446 FRL-9900-39-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective October 28, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 26, 2013. If EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. The purpose of these revisions is to update the Polk County Board of Health Rules and Regulations, Chapter V, Air Pollution. The revisions reflect updates to the Iowa statewide rules previously approved by EPA and will ensure consistency between the applicable local agency rules and Federally-approved rules.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20752 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2013-0446 FRL 9900-38-Region 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by September 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the state of Iowa. The purpose of these revisions is to update the Polk County Board of Health Rules and Regulations. These proposed revisions reflect updates to the Iowa statewide rules previously approved by EPA and will ensure consistency between the applicable local agency rules and Federally-approved rules.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20651 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0597 FRL-9900-29-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 25, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to grant, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), a redesignation request and approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision request submitted by the state of Ohio on June 3, 2011, and supplemented on April 30, 2013. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) has requested the redesignation of the Columbus, Ohio (OH) area to attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). The Columbus, Ohio area (Columbus area) includes Coshocton, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, and Franklin Counties. EPA is proposing to determine that the Columbus area has attained the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS and to approve the state's redesignation request. EPA is proposing to approve related Ohio SIP revisions, including the state's plan for maintaining attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS in the Columbus area through 2023, the state's 2022 Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Columbus area (which EPA is also proposing to find adequate), and 2005 NO X , Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), and primary PM 2.5 and 2007 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) and ammonia emission inventories for the Columbus area. In the context of this proposal to redesignate the Columbus area, EPA addresses a number of additional issues, including the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): The Court's August 21, 2012, decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR); and the Court's January 4, 2013, decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20657 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0060 FRL-9900-26-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve portions of one revision to the New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to EPA on January 8, 2013. The January 8, 2013, proposed SIP revision adopts necessary rule revisions to the PSD plantwide applicability limit (PAL) permitting provisions to issue PALs to GHG sources. EPA is proposing to approve the January 8, 2013 SIP revision to the New Mexico PSD permitting program as consistent with federal requirements for PSD permitting. At this time, EPA is proposing to sever and take no action on the portion of the January 8, 2013, SIP revision that relates to the provisions of EPA's July 20, 2011 GHG Biomass Deferral Rule. EPA is proposing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). EPA is not proposing to approve these rules within the exterior boundaries of a reservation or other areas within any Tribal Nation's jurisdiction.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20662 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0727 FRL-FRL-9900-24-Region 8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of Utah to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for particulate matter less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers (μm) in diameter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIP to ensure that it meets the requirements of the “infrastructure elements” necessary to implement the new or revised NAAQS. The State of Utah provided infrastructure submissions for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS, dated April 17, 2008 and September 21, 2010, respectively. We propose to disapprove the submissions with respect to the requirements for state boards and to approve the remaining submissions that we have not already acted on. We also propose to approve portions of a submission from the State which was received by EPA on March 19, 2012. This submission revises Utah's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to meet Federal requirements as they existed on July 1, 2011, including required elements of EPA's 2008 PM 2.5 New Source Review (NSR) Implementation Rule and 2010 PM 2.5 Increment Rule. EPA acted separately on the State's submissions to meet certain interstate transport requirements of the CAA for the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20654 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0576 FRL-9900-25-Region 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by September 23, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Maricopa County Area portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern particulate matter (PM) emissions from fugitive dust sources. We are approving local statutes that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20416 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0502 FRL-9900-30-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correction. Effective Date: This final rule is effective on August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA published a final rule in the Federal Register on July 25, 2013, disapproving a Wisconsin State Implementation Plan revision pertaining to permitting requirements relating to particulate matter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). An error in the amendatory instruction is identified and corrected in this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20317 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0227, FRL-9900-27-Region 6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 20, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Oklahoma Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on June 20, 2013 by the Oklahoma Secretary of Environment addressing the Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) requirements for sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) and oxides of nitrogen (NO X ) for Units 3 and 4 of the American Electric Power/Public Service Company (AEP/PSO) Northeastern Power Station in Rogers County, Oklahoma. The EPA is proposing to find that this revised BART determination meets the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Regional Haze Rule. We are also proposing to approve a related SIP revision submitted to address the impact of emissions of Northeastern Units 3 and 4 as required by CAA provisions concerning non-interference with programs to protect visibility in other states. In conjunction with these proposed approvals, we propose to withdraw federal implementation plan (FIP) emission limits for SO 2 that would otherwise apply to Northeastern Units 3 and 4. The EPA is taking this action under section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20155 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0567 EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0888 EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0969 EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0988 FRL-9900-19-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve elements of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions by Indiana regarding the infrastructure requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 lead and 2008 8-hour ground level ozone national ambient air quality standards (2008 Pb and ozone NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. EPA is also proposing to approve portions of submissions from Indiana addressing EPA's requirements for the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program. Lastly, EPA is proposing to approve a submission from Indiana addressing the state board requirements under section 128 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20157 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0566 FRL-9900-18-Region 5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 18, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 On February 6, 2013, EPA proposed to approve revisions to the State of Michigan's Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan (SIP) that Michigan had submitted on March 24, 2009. Michigan's submittal included revisions to Part 1, Definitions; Part 2, Air Use Approval; and Part 19, New Source Review for Sources Impacting Nonattainment Areas, of the Michigan rules. EPA is revising the February 6, 2013, proposed approval to announce that we will not take action on the changes to Part 2 Air Use Approval rules and of the Part 2 revision submittals on November 12, 1993, May 16, 1996, April 3, 1998, September 2, 2003, and March 24, 2009, at this time. EPA is proposing to rescind Michigan's rule 336.1220 from its SIP. Michigan included this request to rescind this portion of the rule in its March 24, 2009, submittal as part of the Part 19 New Source Review rule approval. The rescission of rule 336.1220 will eliminate having differing nonattainment rules in the State SIP.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19872 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0394 FRL-9845-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. These rules are effective on October 15, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 16, 2013. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Air Management District (AVAQMD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). Under authority of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), we are rescinding local rules that concern sulfur oxide emissions from lead smelters for AVAQMD and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from the data storage for VCAPCD and vacuum producing device industries for VCAPCD.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-20022 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0455 FRL-9900-12-Region 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Knox County portion of the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on December 13, 2012. The SIP submittal revises the definition of “Modification” in Knox County Air Quality Management Regulation Section 13 Definitions. TDEC considers Knox County's SIP revision to be as or more stringent than the Tennessee SIP requirements. EPA is approving the Knox County SIP revision because the State has demonstrated that it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19874 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0394 FRL-9845-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by September 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern sulfur oxide emissions from lead smelters and volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions from the data storage and vacuum producing device industries. We are proposing to rescind local rules that regulate emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19618 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0904, FRL-9846-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; correction. This rule is effective on August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is correcting the preamble to the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register on July 30, 2013. This final rule partially approved and partially disapproved a portion of Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. The final rule preamble inadvertently misstated the effective date of the rule under the Congressional Review Act and the deadline for filing of petitions for judicial review of the rule under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act. This document corrects those errors and clarifies that the rule was signed by the Acting Regional Administrator for EPA Region 9.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19603 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0059 FRL-9846-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by the State of Wyoming. On December 21, 2012, the Governor of Wyoming's designee submitted to EPA revisions to Wyoming's Air Quality Standards and Regulations Chapter 8, Nonattainment Area Regulations, involving Section 3 of Chapter 8 that addresses general conformity requirements and a new Section 5 to Chapter 8 that involves incorporation by reference. The SIP submission addresses revisions and additions to Wyoming's general conformity requirements in order to align them with the current federal general conformity regulation requirements and incorporates by reference those sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that are referred to in the State's general conformity requirements. EPA is approving the submission in accordance with the requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19606 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2009-0469 A-1-FRL-9846-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 16, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Connecticut on December 1, 2004. Specifically, EPA is proposing to approve revisions to Connecticut's visible and particulate-matter (PM) emissions, record keeping and monitoring regulations. These revised rules establish and require limitations on visible and PM emissions for stationary sources, and clarify reporting requirements for operation of air-pollution-control and monitoring equipment. EPA is proposing approval of this SIP revision because the state has adequately demonstrated that it will not interfere with attainment or maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) in Connecticut or any other applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19597 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2013-0474 FRL-9846-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 13, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Utah on September 20, 1999. The September 20, 1999 submittal revised the numbering and format of the Utah Administrative Code (UAC) rules within Utah's SIP. In this action, EPA is acting on those rules from the September 20, 1999 submittal that still require EPA action. Specifically, EPA is proposing to approve R307-110-16, “Section IX, Control Measures for Area and Point Sources, Part G, Fluoride,” and to disapprove R307-110-29, “Section XXI, Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program.” In conjunction with our proposed disapproval of R307-110-29, we are also proposing to disapprove the Utah Diesel Inspection and Maintenance Program, which Utah submitted as a revision to the SIP on February 6, 1996, and which was incorporated by reference in R307-110-29 as part of the September 20, 1999 submittal. This action is being taken under section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19760 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0753 FRL-9900-07-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 13, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to make a determination of attainment for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley, Pennsylvania fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as “the Pittsburgh Area” or “the Area”). EPA is proposing to determine that the Pittsburgh Area has attained the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), based upon quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for 2010-2012. If EPA finalizes this proposed determination of attainment, the requirements for the Pittsburgh Area to submit an attainment demonstration and associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to the attainment of the standard shall be suspended for so long as the Area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA is also proposing to approve a request submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) dated January 17, 2013, to establish motor vehicle emission budgets for the Pittsburgh Area to meet transportation conformity requirements. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). This action does not constitute a redesignation to attainment under section 107(d)(3) of the CAA. The designation status of the Pittsburgh Area will remain nonattainment for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Pittsburgh Area meets the CAA requirements for redesignation to attainment, including an approved maintenance plan.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19751 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0392 FRL-9900-06-Region 3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 13, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Delaware pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. Delaware has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19360 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0582 FRL-9845-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective September 11, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve a portion of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, submitted by the State of Tennessee, through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), to demonstrate that the State meets the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) related infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2008 Lead national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA, which is commonly referred to as an “infrastructure” SIP. TDEC certified that the Tennessee SIP contains provisions that ensure the 2008 Lead NAAQS are implemented, enforced, and maintained in Tennessee (hereafter referred to as “infrastructure submission”). Tennessee provided to EPA an infrastructure submission on October 19, 2009, to address the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS, however the subject of this notice is limited to the PSD-related infrastructure elements. All other applicable Tennessee infrastructure elements have been addressed in a separate rulemaking.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19203 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0420 FRL-9844-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 8, 2013, without further notice, unless the EPA receives adverse comment by September 9, 2013. If the EPA receives adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is taking direct final action to approve a carbon monoxide (CO) Limited Maintenance Plan (LMP) for the Fairbanks Area, and associated revisions to sections of the Fairbanks Transportation Control Program, submitted by the State of Alaska (the State) as a revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP) dated April 22, 2013. In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act), the EPA is approving this SIP revision because it demonstrates that the Fairbanks Area will maintain the CO National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) through the second 10-year maintenance period.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19200 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0350 FRL-9844-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to disapprove a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Utah that is intended to demonstrate that its SIP meets certain interstate transport requirements of the Clean Air Act (“Act” or “CAA”) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (“PM 2.5 ”) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Specifically, EPA is disapproving the portion of the Utah SIP submission that addresses the CAA requirement prohibiting emissions from Utah sources from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in any other state or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS by any other state. Under a recent court decision, this disapproval does not trigger an obligation for EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address these interstate transport requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-19202 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0420 FRL-9844-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve a carbon monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan for the Fairbanks Area, and associated revisions to sections of the Fairbanks Transportation Control Program, submitted by the State of Alaska as a revision to its State Implementation Plan dated April 22, 2013. In accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act, the EPA is approving this SIP revision because it demonstrates that the Fairbanks Area will maintain the carbon monoxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards through the second 10-year maintenance period.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18885 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0356 FRL-9842-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 7, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives relevant adverse comment by September 9, 2013. If EPA receives such comment, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register informing the public that this rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The submitted revisions include a maintenance plan for Victoria County, Texas, developed to ensure continued attainment of the 1997 8-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). The Maintenance Plan meets the requirements of Section 110(a)(1) of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), EPA's rules, and is consistent with EPA's guidance. On March 12, 2008, EPA issued a revised ozone standard. Today's action is being taken to address requirements under the 1997 ozone standard. EPA is approving the revision pursuant to section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18878 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9841-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on October 7, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by September 9, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and an updated point source inventory for NO X and VOCs for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Lancaster County (hereafter referred to as the “Lancaster Maintenance Area”). EPA's approval of the updated MVEBs makes them available for transportation conformity purposes. EPA is approving these revisions to the MVEBs and point source inventory in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18881 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0913 FRL-9843-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is finalizing a partial disapproval of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. Regional haze is caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a broad geographic area. The Clean Air Act (“CAA” or the “Act”) and EPA's regulations require states to adopt and submit to EPA SIPs that assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in 156 national parks and wilderness areas designated as Class I areas.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18877 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0058 FRL-9841-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's (Pennsylvania) State Implementation Plan (SIP). One revision consists of an update to the SIP-approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) SIP for Lancaster County (also referred to as the “Lancaster Maintenance Area”). The other SIP revision updates the point source inventory for NO X and VOCs. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18883 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2007-0356 FRL-9842-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments should be received on or before September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revision consists of a maintenance plan for Victoria County developed to ensure continued attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for 10 years after the effective designation date of June 15, 2004. The Maintenance Plan meets the requirements of Section 110(a)(1) of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA's rules, and is consistent with EPA's guidance. EPA is approving the revisions pursuant to section 110 of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18951 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0564 FRL-9844-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 6, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On June 26, 2012, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Canton-Massillon area (Stark County), Ohio, nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour standards for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is proposing to grant Ohio's request. EPA is proposing to determine that the Canton-Massillon area attains the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, based on the most recent three years of certified air quality data. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS or standard) through 2025 for the area. EPA is proposing to approve the 2005 and 2008 emissions inventories for the Canton-Massillon area as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Ohio's maintenance plan submission includes a motor vehicle emission budget (MVEB) for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) to the Canton-Massillon area for transportation conformity purposes; EPA is proposing to approve the MVEBs for 2015 and 2025 into the Ohio SIP for transportation conformity purposes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18948 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0899 FRL-9842-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 6, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to grant a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision request submitted by the state of Illinois on October 15, 2010, and supplemented on September 16, 2011, and May 6, 2013. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requested EPA to redesignate the Illinois portion of the Chicago-Gary-Lake County, Illinois-Indiana (IL-IN) nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) and requested EPA approval of Illinois' PM 2.5 maintenance plan and PM 2.5 -related emission inventories for this area as revisions of the Illinois SIP. The Illinois portion (Chicago area) of this nonattainment area is: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties, Aux Sable and Goose Lake Townships in Grundy County, and Oswego Township in Kendall County. EPA is proposing to grant the state's redesignation request and to approve the requested Illinois SIP revisions, including the state's plan for maintaining attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS in this area through 2025. EPA is also proposing to approve Illinois' 2008 and 2025 Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ) and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for the Chicago area. Finally, EPA is proposing to approve Illinois' 2002 NO X , Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), Volatile Organic Compound, ammonia, and primary PM 2.5 emission inventories for this area. In the context of this proposal to redesignate the Chicago area, EPA addresses a number of additional issues, including the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): The Court's August 21, 2012, decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR); and the Court's January 4, 2013, decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18842 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0298, FRL-9843-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective September 5, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Montana to demonstrate that the SIP meets one of the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for ozone on July 18, 1997. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Montana submitted certifications of their infrastructure SIP for the 1997 ozone NAAQS on November 28, 2007 and December 22, 2009. EPA is disapproving Montana's submissions with respect to the infrastructure element regarding state boards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18831 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0895 FRL-9841-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 4, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 EPA is proposing to approve Maine's October 13, 2012, request for an exemption from the nitrogen oxides (NO X ) emissions control requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) in relation to the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (standards or NAAQS). EPA's proposed approval of Maine's request is based on a technical demonstration submitted to EPA by Maine's Department of Environmental Protection (ME DEP) showing that NO X emissions in Maine are not having a significant adverse impact on the ability of any nonattainment area located in the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) to attain the ozone standards during times when elevated ozone levels are monitored in those areas. Additionally, EPA is also proposing to approve the State of Maine's February 11, 2013 request that EPA approve a “limited opt-out” or “restructuring” of the Act's OTR requirements pertaining to nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) permitting requirements applicable to major new and modified stationary sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC). EPA is proposing to approve Maine's request because a technical demonstration submitted by ME DEP shows convincingly that the control of VOC emissions throughout the entire State of Maine through implementation of the VOC nonattainment NSR permitting requirements will not significantly contribute to the attainment of the 2008 8-hour ozone standards in any area of the OTR.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18843 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0088 FRL-9841-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve a limited maintenance plan submitted by the State of Washington on July 1, 2013, for the Thurston County maintenance area (Thurston County) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM 10 ). The EPA is also proposing to approve both local and state regulatory updates related to this maintenance plan.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18705 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0510 FRL-9841-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 4, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Virginia has made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18439 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0658 FRL-9840-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct Final Rule. This rule is effective on October 1, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Greeley area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18440 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0658 FRL-9840-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Greeley area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18413 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2010-0062 FRL-9837-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule is effective on September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to correct the May 2004 approval of a version of the New Source Review (NSR) rules for the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan, consistent with the relevant provisions of state law. Specifically, EPA is taking final action to correct the May 2004 approval by limiting the approval, as it relates to agricultural sources, to apply the permitting requirements only to such sources with potential emissions at or above a major source applicability threshold and to such sources with actual emissions at or above 50 percent of a major source applicability threshold and to apply the emission offset requirement only to major agricultural sources and major modifications of such sources.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18314 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2011-0884, FRL-9841-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This action is effective on September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of Oregon to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997, and October 17, 2006, and for ozone on March 12, 2008. The EPA is finding that the Federally-approved provisions currently in the Oregon SIP meet the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 1997 PM 2.5 , 2006 PM 2.5 , and the 2008 ozone NAAQS. The EPA is also finding that the Federally-approved provisions currently in the Oregon SIP meet the interstate transport requirements of the CAA related to prevention of significant deterioration for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, and related to visibility for the 2006 PM 2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS. This action does not approve any additional provisions into the Oregon SIP but is a finding that the current provisions of the Oregon SIP are adequate to satisfy the above-mentioned infrastructure elements required by the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18415 RIN PA200-4204 FRL-9811-9 EVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective August 1, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Pennsylvania State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18417 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2008-0402 FRL-9834-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving revisions to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on April 23, 2008. WDNR submitted revisions exempting certain sources of air pollution from construction permit requirements. EPA is approving these revisions because they are consistent with Federal regulations governing state permit programs.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18438 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0659 FRL-9840-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 30, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 3, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Colorado Springs area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18538 RIN Docket No. EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0548 FRL-9842-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Idaho for parallel processing on July 16, 2013, for purposes of meeting the state board requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). The EPA is also proposing to approve the submittal as meeting the corresponding state board infrastructure requirements of the CAA for the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). If the final SIP revision submitted by the State to the EPA is consistent with the July 16, 2013, submittal, the State's SIP will, upon final approval, contain the required provisions regarding board composition and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18436 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0659 FRL-9840-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Colorado. On March 31, 2010, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b) second 10-year maintenance plan for the Colorado Springs area for the carbon monoxide (CO) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This limited maintenance plan (LMP) addresses maintenance of the CO NAAQS for a second 10-year period beyond the original redesignation. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18532 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2008-0446 A-1-FRL- 9842-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before September 3, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These are revisions to existing air pollution control requirements for stationary sources of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NO X ). This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18192 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0724, FRL-9839-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Montana to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of Montana submitted a certification of their infrastructure SIP for the 1997 and 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS on February 10, 2010. EPA is acting separately on the portions of the February 10, 2010 submission relating to interstate transport of air pollution.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18039 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2011-0726, FRL-9839-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of North Dakota to demonstrate that the SIP meets the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) on July 18, 1997 and on October 17, 2006. The CAA requires that each state, after a new or revised NAAQS is promulgated, review their SIPs to ensure that they meet infrastructure requirements. The State of North Dakota submitted certifications of their infrastructure SIP on August 12, 2010 and May 22, 2012 for the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS. In addition, the State of North Dakota submitted a certification of their infrastructure SIP on May 25, 2012 for the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA is also approving SIP revisions that the State of North Dakota submitted that update the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program and the SIP provisions regarding state boards.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18156 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0347 FRL-9839-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to partially approve and partially disapprove portions of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of Montana that are intended to demonstrate that its SIP meets certain interstate transport requirements of the Clean Air Act (“Act” or “CAA”) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (“PM 2.5 ”) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”). Specifically, EPA is partially approving and partially disapproving the portion of the Montana SIP submission that addresses the CAA requirement prohibiting emissions from Montana sources from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in any other state or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS by any other state. EPA is also partially approving and partially disapproving the portion of Montana's submission that addresses the CAA requirement that SIPs contain provisions to insure compliance with specific other CAA requirements relating to interstate and international pollution abatement. These partial disapprovals will not trigger an obligation for EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to address these interstate transport requirements as EPA is determining that the existing SIP is adequate to meet the specific CAA requirements.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18022 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0904, FRL-9838-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective date: This rule is effective August 29, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve in part and disapprove in part a portion of Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to implement the regional haze program for the first planning period through 2018. This final rule completes our evaluation of Arizona's Best Available Retrofit Technology (BART) control analyses and determinations, Reasonable Progress Goals (RPGs) for the State's 12 Class I areas, Long-term Strategy (LTS), and other elements of the State's regional haze plan as well as the Interstate Transport requirements for visibility. Today's action includes our responses to comments that we received on our proposed rules published in the Federal Register on December 21, 2012, and on May 20, 2013. Regional haze is caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a broad geographic area. The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to adopt and submit to EPA SIPs that assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in 156 national parks and wilderness areas designated as Class I areas. EPA will continue to work with Arizona to develop plan revisions to address the provisions of the SIP that we are disapproving today.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18038 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0348 FRL-9839-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This final rule is effective August 28, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving portions of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission from the State of North Dakota which demonstrates that its SIP meets certain interstate transport requirements of the Clean Air Act (“Act” or “CAA”) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (“PM 2.5 ”) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (“NAAQS”). Specifically, EPA is approving the portion of the North Dakota SIP submission that addresses the CAA requirement prohibiting emissions from North Dakota sources from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS in any other state or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS by any other state.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18056 RIN EPA-R07-OAR-2012-0767 FRL-9838-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, 40 CFR Part 52 Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013. EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Missouri to EPA in a letter dated May 4, 2012. The purpose of the SIP revision is to amend Missouri's regulation for the Control of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) and meet the requirement to adopt reasonably available control technology (RACT) for sources covered by EPA's Control Technique Guidelines (CTG) for Industrial Cleaning Solvents. We are proposing to approve this revision because it satisfies the applicable requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) with respect to RACT for the Missouri portion of the St. Louis Metropolitan 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18051 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0508 FRL-9838-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Any comments must arrive by August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern standards for continuous emissions monitoring systems and oxides of sulfur (SO X) emissions. We are approving local rules that regulate continuous emissions monitoring systems and standards for gaseous sulfur emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18028 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0868 EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0463 FRL-9837-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to approve the State of Ohio's requests to redesignate the Cleveland-Akron-Lorain area (Cleveland Area) to attainment for the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standards) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA's proposed approval involves several additional related actions. EPA is proposing to determine that the Cleveland area has attained the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plans for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standards in the area. EPA is proposing to approve the ammonia, Volatile Organic Compound (VOC), nitrogen oxide (NO X ), direct PM 2.5, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) emission inventories submitted by the State as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Finally, EPA finds adequate and is proposing to approve Ohio's NO X and direct PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2022 for the Cleveland area. In the course of proposing to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the Cleveland area, EPA addresses a number of additional issues, including the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): The Court's August 21, 2012, decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) and the Court's January 4, 2013, decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-18026 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0596 FRL-9837-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to approve the State of Ohio's request to redesignate the Dayton-Springfield nonattainment area (Dayton) to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is also proposing to approve the related elements including emissions inventories, maintenance plans, and the accompanying motor vehicle budgets. EPA is proposing to approve a comprehensive emissions inventory that meets the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirement. EPA is proposing that the inventories for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), direct PM 2.5 , sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), ammonia, and volatile organic compounds (VOC) meet the CAA emissions inventory requirement. In the course of proposing to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the Dayton area, EPA addresses a number of additional issues, including the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit or Court): (1) The Court's August 21, 2012, decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule (CSAPR) and (2) the Court's January 4, 2013, decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 PM 2.5 standard.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17834 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0129 FRL-9835-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On November 2, 2011, and supplemented on March 28, 2013, the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Air Quality (NC DAQ), submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the portion of North Carolina that is within the bi-state Charlotte-Gastonia-Rock Hill, North Carolina-South Carolina 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “bi-state Charlotte Area,” “Area,” or “Metrolina nonattainment area”) to attainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS); and to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a maintenance plan for the Area. EPA is proposing to approve the redesignation request for the Area, along with the related SIP revisions, including North Carolina's plan for maintaining attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone standard in the Area. EPA is also proposing to approve a supplemental SIP revision, submitted to EPA on March 28, 2013, extending the maintenance plan to the year 2025 and updating motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for nitrogen oxides (NO X ) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) for the years 2013 and 2025 for the North Carolina portion of the Area. These actions are being proposed pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and its implementing regulations. EPA finalized action to redesignate the South Carolina portion of the Area, including approval of South Carolina's maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS, in a separate action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17837 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0502 FRL-9838-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to disapprove a revision to Wisconsin's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) on May 12, 2011. The revision concerns permitting requirements relating to particulate matter of less than 2.5 micrometers (PM 2.5 ). EPA is taking final action to disapprove the revisions because they do not meet the 2008 PM 2.5 SIP requirements. The proposed rulemaking was published December 18, 2012. During the comment period which ended on January 17, 2013, no comments were received.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17836 RIN WV104-6042 FRL-9828-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; administrative change. This action is effective July 25, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the West Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WV DEP) and approved by EPA. This update affects the SIP materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Regional Office.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17842 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2012-0894 FRL-9837-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to approve portions of a revision to the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) through the Division of Air Pollution Control, to EPA on October 4, 2012, for parallel processing. TDEC submitted the final version of this SIP revision on May 10, 2013. The SIP revision approved in this action modifies Tennessee's New Source Review (NSR) Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program to adopt, into the Tennessee SIP, federal regulatory requirements regarding PSD increments for fine particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than or equal to 2.5 micrometers. EPA is approving portions of Tennessee's May 10, 2013, SIP revision because the Agency has made the determination that these portions of the SIP revision are in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA regulations regarding NSR permitting.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17833 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2009-0140 FRL- 9835-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 26, 2013 40 CFR Part 52 On May 1, 2013, the State of North Carolina, through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR), submitted to EPA a state implementation plan (SIP) revision to satisfy North Carolina's commitment associated with the conditional approval of its reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for volatile organic compound (VOC) sources located in the North Carolina portion of the Charlotte—Gastonia—Rock Hill, North Carolina—South Carolina 1997 8-hour ozone nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as the “bi-state Charlotte Area”). The NC DENR May 1, 2013, SIP revision also includes additional changes to North Carolina's RACT rules. EPA is taking final action to approve a number of these SIP changes to the State's RACT rules and to convert the existing conditional approval of VOC RACT provisions in the North Carolina SIP to a full approval under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). EPA has evaluated the changes to North Carolina's SIP, and has made the determination that those being approved through this action are consistent with statutory and regulatory requirements and EPA guidance.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17689 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0223 FRL-9837-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Withdrawal of direct final rule. The direct final rule published at 78 FR 32135 on May 29, 2013, is withdrawn as of July 24, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the May 29, 2013, direct final rule to approve Georgia's October 21, 2009, state implementation plan (SIP) submission to address the reasonable further progress (RFP) plan requirements for the Atlanta, Georgia 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) nonattainment area. EPA is considering this comment and will address the comment in a subsequent action. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17704 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0368 FRL-9836-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; supplemental. Written comments must be received on or before August 23, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is issuing a supplement to its proposed approval of the State of West Virginia's request to redesignate the West Virginia portion of the Wheeling, WV-OH fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (Wheeling Area or Area) to attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This supplemental proposal revises and expands the basis for proposing approval of the State's request in light of developments since EPA issued its initial proposal on December 11, 2012. This supplemental proposal addresses the effects of the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit Court) on January 4, 2013 to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA is seeking comment only on the issues raised in this supplemental proposal and is not reopening for comment other issues raised in its prior proposal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17825 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0877 FRL-9837-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 23, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to approve, as a revision of the California state implementation plan, the State's request to redesignate the Sacramento nonattainment area to attainment for the 24-hour particulate matter of ten microns or less (PM 10 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). EPA is also proposing to approve the PM 10 maintenance plan and the associated motor vehicle emissions budgets for use in transportation conformity determinations necessary for the Sacramento area. Finally, EPA is proposing to approve the attainment year emissions inventory. EPA is proposing these actions because the SIP revision meets the requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA guidance for such plans and motor vehicle emissions budgets.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17688 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0769 FRL-9835-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 22, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to make two separate and independent determinations regarding the Liberty-Clairton, Pennsylvania 1997 annual fine particulate (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (the Liberty-Clairton Area). First, EPA is proposing to determine that the Liberty-Clairton Area attained the 1997 PM 2.5 annual national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by the applicable attainment date, December 31, 2011. This proposed determination is based on quality assured and certified ambient air quality date for the 2009-2011 monitoring period. Second, EPA is proposing that the Liberty-Clairton Area has continued to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS, based on quality-assured and certified ambient air quality data for the 2010-2012 monitoring period. If EPA finalizes this latter “clean data determination,” the requirement for the Liberty-Clairton Area to submit an attainment demonstration, reasonably available control measures (RACM), reasonable further progress (RFP), and contingency measures related to attainment of the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS would be suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS. These determinations do not constitute a redesignation to attainment. The Liberty-Clairton Area will remain designated nonattainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Liberty-Clairton Area meets the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for redesignation to attainment, including an approved maintenance plan. These proposed actions are being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17430 RIN EPA-R01-OAR-2013-0020 FRL-9834-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 19, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is proposing to approve the State of Connecticut's June 22, 2012 request to redesignate the Connecticut portion of the New York-N. New Jersey-Long Island, NY-NJ-CT fine particle (PM 2.5 ) area (i.e., New Haven and Fairfield Counties; herein called the “Southwestern CT Area” or “the Area”) from nonattainment to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standard), as well as for the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS. As part of these proposed approvals, EPA proposes to approve (1) a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision containing a 10-year maintenance plan for the Area; (2) a 2007 base-year emissions inventory for the Area; and (3) new motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for the years 2017 and 2025 that are contained in the 10-year PM 2.5 maintenance plan for the Area. In addition, in the course of proposing to approve Connecticut's request to redesignate the Southwestern CT Area, EPA addresses a number of additional issues, including the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit Court): (1) The Court's August 21, 2012 decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule (CSAPR), and (2) the Court's January 4, 2013 decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the 1997 PM 2.5 standard. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17267 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2012-0760 FRL-9835-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 19, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve a request submitted by the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) dated November 28, 2012, to establish motor vehicle emission budgets for the Tacoma-Pierce County Fine Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area to meet transportation conformity requirements. Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), new transportation plans, programs, and projects, such as the construction of new highways, must “conform” to (i.e., be consistent with) the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The CAA requires federal actions in nonattainment and maintenance areas to “conform to” the goals of SIP. This means that such actions will not cause or contribute to violations of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), worsen the severity of an existing violation, or delay timely attainment of any NAAQS or any interim milestone. Under the Transportation Conformity Rule, the EPA can approve motor vehicle emission budgets based on the most recent year of clean data if the EPA approves the request in the rulemaking that determines that the area has attained the NAAQS for which the area is designated nonattainment. In September 2012, the EPA finalized an attainment finding for the Tacoma-Pierce County PM 2.5 nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as “Tacoma-Pierce County Area” or “the area”). This finding, also called a clean data determination, was based upon quality-assured, quality-controlled, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that the area had monitored attainment of the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2009-2011 data available in the EPA's Air Quality System database. This action proposes to update the previous finding of attainment with more recent 2010-2012 data and proposes to approve motor vehicle emission budgets under the Transportation Conformity Rule.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17007 RIN EPA-R10-OAR-2013-0174: FRL-9834-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The EPA is proposing to approve several revisions to Washington's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) on February 4, 2005 and August 2, 2006. The submissions contain revisions to the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA or PS Clean Air) regulations approved by the PSCAA Board in 2003, 2004, and 2005.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-17020 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0413 FRL-9834-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made a submittal addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead NAAQS. This action proposes approval of portions of the submittal. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16785 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2012-0799 FRL-9833-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. Effective Date: This rule is effective on August 14, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action to determine that the Sacramento nonattainment area in California has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard). This determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that this area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. Based on the above determination, the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines are suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16493 RIN EPA-R02-OAR-2013-0180, FRL-9830-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This rule will be effective August 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone concerning the control of oxides of nitrogen. The SIP revision consists of amendments to Title 6 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations Part 200, “General Provisions,” Part 212, “General Process Emission Sources,” Part 220, “Portland Cement Plants and Glass Plants,” and Subpart 227-2, “Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) For Major Facilities of Oxides of Nitrogen (NO X ).” The intended effect of this action is to approve control strategies, required by the Clean Air Act, which will result in emission reductions that will help attain and maintain the national ambient air quality standards for ozone.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16654 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2007-0602 FRL-9831-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; partial withdrawal. This partial withdrawal is effective July 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to comments received, EPA is publishing a partial withdrawal of the direct final approval of revisions to the North Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA stated in the direct final rule that if EPA received adverse comments by June 17, 2013, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16655 RIN EPA-R04-OAR-2013-0223 FRL-9831-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule; partial withdrawal. The partial withdrawal is effective July 15, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Due to comments received, EPA is publishing a partial withdrawal of the direct final approval of revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP). EPA stated in the direct final rule that if EPA received adverse comments by June 17, 2013, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16760 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0449 FRL-9832-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 12, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to determine that the West Central Pinal area in Arizona has attained the 2006 24-hour fine particle (PM 2.5 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This proposed determination is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data showing that the area has monitored attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS based on the 2010-2012 monitoring period. EPA is further proposing that, if EPA finalizes this determination of attainment, the requirements for the area to submit an attainment demonstration, together with reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, and contingency measures for failure to meet RFP and attainment deadlines shall be suspended for so long as the area continues to attain the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16478 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0839 FRL-9832-3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective July 11, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is approving Indiana's request to redesignate the Indianapolis, Indiana nonattainment area (Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, and Morgan Counties) to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted this request to EPA on October 20, 2009, and supplemented it on May 31, 2011, January 17, 2013, and March 18, 2013. EPA's approval involves several related actions. EPA is making a determination that the Indianapolis area has attained the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard. EPA is approving, as a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2025 in the area. EPA is approving the comprehensive emissions inventories submitted by IDEM for Nitrogen Oxides (NO X ), Sulfur Dioxide (SO 2 ), primary PM 2.5 , Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), and ammonia as meeting the requirements of the CAA. Finally, EPA finds adequate and is approving Indiana's NO X and PM 2.5 Motor Vehicle Emission Budgets (MVEBs) for 2015 and 2025 for the Indianapolis area.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16659 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0698 FRL-9831-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 12, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On June 16, 2011, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) submitted a request for EPA to approve the redesignation of the Indiana portion of the Louisville (KY-IN) (Madison Township, Jefferson County and Clark and Floyd Counties) nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 annual standard for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is proposing to determine that the entire Louisville area has attained the 1997 annual PM 2.5 standard, based on the most recent three years of certified air quality data. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Indiana state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) through 2025 in the area. EPA is proposing to approve the 2008 emissions inventory for the Indiana portion of the Louisville area as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Indiana's maintenance plan submission includes motor vehicle emission budgets (MVEBs) for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) in the Louisville area for transportation conformity purposes; EPA is proposing to approve the MVEBs for 2015 and 2025 into the Indiana SIP for transportation conformity purposes. In this proposal, EPA is also proposing to approve a supplement to the emission inventories previously submitted by the state. EPA is proposing that the inventories for ammonia and volatile organic compounds (VOC), in conjunction with the inventories for NO X , direct PM 2.5, and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) that EPA previously proposed to approve, meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16658 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0337 and EPA-R05-OAR-2012-0462 FRL-9831-7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 12, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On April 16, 2012, and May 25, 2012, the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency submitted a request under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for EPA to grant the redesignation of the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton area (Jefferson County), West Virginia-Ohio (Brooke and Hancock counties) (WV-OH), nonattainment area to attainment of the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour standards for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is proposing to determine that the entire Steubenville-Weirton area attains both the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 standard, based on the most recent three years of certified air quality data. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Ohio state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or standard) through 2025 in the Ohio portion of the area. EPA is proposing to approve 2005 and 2008 emission inventories for the Ohio portion of the Steubenville-Weirton area as meeting the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the CAA. In this proposal, EPA is also proposing to approve a supplement to the emission inventories previously submitted by the state. EPA is proposing that the inventories for ammonia and volatile organic compounds (VOC), in conjunction with the inventories for nitrogen oxides (NO X ), direct PM 2.5 , and sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) that EPA previously proposed to approve, meet the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the CAA. Ohio's maintenance plan submission includes a motor vehicle emission budget (MVEB) for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and NO X to the Steubenville-Weirton area for transportation conformity purposes; EPA is proposing to approve the MVEBs for 2015 and 2025 into the Ohio SIP for transportation conformity purposes.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16506 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0389 FRL-9832-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 9, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by August 9, 2013. If adverse comment is received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking final action approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On June 18, 2009, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Cañon City area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted by the State on November 20, 2008. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is also taking final action approving the revised maintenance plan's 2020 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16512 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0805 FRL-9832-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 Pursuant to its authority under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is taking final action to approve portions of submissions made by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to address the section 110(a)(1) and (2) requirements of the CAA, often referred to as the “infrastructure” state implementation plan (SIP). Specifically, we are finalizing the approval of portions of IDEM's submissions intended to meet certain requirements of sections 110(a)(2)(C), 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II), and 110(a)(2)(J) of the CAA with respect to the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standards (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS). Among other provisions, these sections of the CAA require states to perform source impact analyses as part of their prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) programs. EPA is finalizing approval of Indiana's submissions intended to satisfy this requirement. The proposed rule associated with this final action was published on August 2, 2012.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16507 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2010-0389 FRL-9831-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing approval of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado. On June 18, 2009, the Governor of Colorado's designee submitted to EPA a revised maintenance plan for the Cañon City area for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to 10 microns (PM 10 ), which was adopted by the State on November 20, 2008. As required by Clean Air Act (CAA) section 175A(b), this revised maintenance plan addresses maintenance of the PM 10 standard for a second 10-year period beyond the area's original redesignation to attainment for the PM 10 NAAQS. In addition, EPA is also proposing approval of the revised maintenance plan's 2020 transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budget for PM 10. This action is being taken under sections 110 and 175A of the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16345 RIN EPA-R06-OAR-2009-0710 FRL-9831-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Final rule. This final rule is effective on August 8, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of New Mexico to address Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) requirements that prohibit air emissions which will contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance in any other state for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has determined that the existing SIP for New Mexico contains adequate provisions to prohibit air emissions from significantly contributing to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance of the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS (2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS) in any other state as required by the Act.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16334 RIN EPA-R09-OAR-2013-0190 FRL-9830-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of final action. EPA's PSD permit for the AEP became effective on August 18, 2011, and included a deadline for commencing construction of February 18, 2013. Prior to February 18, 2013, APC requested an 18-month extension of the deadline for commencing construction under the PSD permit for the AEP. EPA has granted such an extension until August 18, 2014. Pursuant to section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7607(b)(1), judicial review of this extension decision may be sought by filing a petition for review in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit by September 9, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 This notice announces that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has extended the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (“PSD”) permit deadline for commencing construction for a final Clean Air Act PSD permit that authorizes Avenal Power Center, LLC (“APC”) to construct the Avenal Energy Project (“AEP”). The AEP is to be located in Kings County, California.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16295 RIN EPA-R08-OAR-2012-0026, FRL-9830-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Notice of public hearings; extension of comment period. Public hearings for this proposal are scheduled to be held on July 17, 2013 at the Laramie County Library, Cottonwood Room, 2200 Pioneer Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001 and on July 26, 2013 at the Oil & Gas Conservation Commission, Meeting Room 129, 2211 King Boulevard, Casper, Wyoming 82602. The public hearings will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and again from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at both locations. The comment period for the proposed rule published June 10, 2013 at 78 FR 34738 is extended. Comments must be received on or before August 26, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA has scheduled additional public hearings for our proposed action on Wyoming's State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing regional haze under. We are making this change in response to letters submitted by the Governor of Wyoming on June 13, 2013, the Wyoming Congressional Delegation on June 14, 2013, and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality on June 14, 2013. The comment period for this action was scheduled to close on August 9, 2013. EPA is extending the comment period to August 26, 2013 to allow for a full 30 days for the submission of additional comments following the public hearings.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-16060 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2012-0386 FRL-9829-5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule; supplemental. Written comments must be received on or before August 7, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 EPA is issuing a supplement to its proposed approval of the State of West Virginia's request to redesignate the West Virginia portion of the Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) nonattainment area (Parkersburg-Marietta Area or Area) to attainment for the 1997 annual PM 2.5 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This supplemental proposal revises and expands the basis for proposing approval of the State's request in light of developments since EPA issued its initial proposal on December 11, 2012. This supplemental proposal addresses the effects of two decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (D.C. Circuit Court): The D.C. Circuit Court's August 21, 2012 decision to vacate and remand to EPA the Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule (CSAPR); and the D.C. Circuit Court's January 4, 2013 decision to remand to EPA two final rules implementing the PM 2.5 NAAQS. EPA is seeking comment only on the issues raised in this supplemental proposal and is not reopening for comment other issues raised in its prior proposal.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15728 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0376 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This rule is effective on September 3, 2013 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by August 2, 2013. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Virginia State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions remove four articles located in chapter 9VAC5-40 (Existing Stationary Sources) from the Virginia SIP. These articles are being removed from the Virginia SIP because they were repealed in their entirety and have been replaced by the updated corresponding articles in chapter 9VAC5-45 (Consumer and Commercial Products). The provisions of chapter 9VAC5-45 are not affected by the removal of these regulations. EPA is approving these revisions to remove the above mentioned articles in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15611 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0343 FRL-9824-9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Direct final rule. This direct final rule will be effective September 3, 2013, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 2, 2013. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving a request submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) on April 11, 2013, to revise the Illinois state implementation plan (SIP). The submission revises Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) Part 254, Annual Emissions Report. The revision provides clarification regarding greenhouse gases (GHGs) as it relates to the annual emissions report. The rationale for approval and other information are provided in this rulemaking action.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15610 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2013-0343 FRL-9824-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Illinois state implementation plan (SIP) submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency on April 11, 2013. The submission revises Title 35 of the Illinois Administrative Code Part 254, Annual Emissions Report. The revision provides clarification regarding greenhouse gases as it relates to the annual emissions report.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15727 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0376 FRL-9828-1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received in writing by August 2, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia for the purpose of removing four articles located in chapter 9VAC5-40 (Existing Stationary Sources) from the Virginia SIP. These articles are being removed because they were repealed in their entirety and replaced by articles in chapter 9VAC5-45 (Consumer and Commercial Products). In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the Commonwealth's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15893 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0299 FRL-9829-4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 1, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittals from the State of West Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). Whenever new or revised national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) are promulgated, the CAA requires states to submit a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of such NAAQS. The plan is required to address basic program elements, including, but not limited to regulatory structure, monitoring, modeling, legal authority, and adequate resources necessary to assure attainment and maintenance of the standards. These elements are referred to as infrastructure requirements. West Virginia has made submittals addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS. This action approves portions of those submittals.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15890 RIN EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0211 FRL-9829-8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Written comments must be received on or before August 1, 2013. 40 CFR Part 52 EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia addressing the basic program elements specified in 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). This submission is commonly referred to as an infrastructure SIP. This action does not include any proposed action on element (I) which pertains to the nonattainment requirements of part D, Title I of the CAA, because this element is not required to be submitted by the 3-year submission deadline of CAA section 110(a)(1), and will be addressed in a separate action. This action is being taken under the CAA.
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GPO FDSys XML | Text type regulations.gov FR Doc. 2013-15887 RIN EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0673 FRL-9830-2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Proposed rule. Comments must be received on or before August 1, 2013. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 On July 5, 2011, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) submitted a request for EPA to redesignate the Detroit-Ann Arbor Michigan nonattainment area (Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne Counties), referred to as the Detroit-Ann Arbor area, to attainment of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ). EPA is proposing to redesignate the area. EPA is also proposing several additional related actions. EPA is proposing to determine that the entire Detroit-Ann Arbor area continues to attain both the annual and 24-hour PM 2.5 standards. EPA is proposing to approve, as revisions to the Michigan state implementation plan (SIP), the state's plan for maintaining the 1997 annual and the 2006 24-hour PM 2.5 NAAQS through 2022 in the area. EPA previously approved the base year emissions inventory for the Detroit-Ann Arbor area, which met the comprehensive emissions inventory requirement of the Act. Michigan's maintenance plan submission includes a budget for the mobile source contribution of PM 2.5 and nitrogen oxides (NO X ) to the Detroit-Ann Arbor Michigan PM 2.5 area for transportation conformity purposes, which EPA is proposing to approve. EPA is proposing to take this action in accordance with the CAA and EPA's implementation regulations regarding the 1997 and the 2006 PM 2.5 NAAQS.
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