Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Conformity of General Federal Actions, 41949 [2014-16825]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 138 / Friday, July 18, 2014 / Proposed Rules 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 SO2 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. Written comments must be received on or before August 18, 2014. DATES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the detailed instructions in the Addresses section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Ms. Dayana Medina (6PD–L), Air Planning Section, telephone (214) 665–7241, fax (214) 665–6762, email: medina.dayana@ epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In the final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s request for a limited maintenance plan submitted on November 1, 2013, for the Grant County maintenance area for the 1971 sulfur dioxide SO2 NAAQS 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 relevant 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 If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct final rule, which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 7, 2014. Ron Curry, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 2014–16816 Filed 7–17–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:04 Jul 17, 2014 Jkt 232001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 41949 Dated: July 7, 2014. Ron Curry, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 2014–16825 Filed 7–17–14; 8:45 am] [EPA–R06–OAR–2011–0919; FRL–9913–91– Region 6] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Conformity of General Federal Actions ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: 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. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 18, 2014. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/ courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Riley, (214) 665–8542, riley.jeffrey@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no relevant adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives relevant 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. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 138 (Friday, July 18, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 41949]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-16825]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2011-0919; FRL-9913-91-Region 6]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; 
Conformity of General Federal Actions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: 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.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before August 18, 
2014.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air 
Planning Section (6PD-L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross 
Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733. Comments may also be 
submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following 
the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final 
rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Riley, (214) 665-8542, 
riley.jeffrey@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of this Federal 
Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct rule 
without prior proposal because the Agency views this as 
noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no relevant adverse 
comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the 
direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in 
response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If EPA 
receives relevant 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.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is 
located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: July 7, 2014.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2014-16825 Filed 7-17-14; 8:45 am]
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