Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; Control of Total Reduced Sulfur From Kraft Pulp Mills, 9901 [05-3909]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 39 / Tuesday, March 1, 2005 / Proposed Rules the planned rule on children, and explain why the planned regulation is preferable to other potentially effective and reasonably feasible alternatives considered by the Agency. This proposed rule is not subject to the Executive Order because it is not economically significant as defined in Executive Order 12866, and because the Agency does not have reason to believe the environmental health or safety risks addressed by this action present a disproportionate risk to children. This action does not impose requirements beyond those, if any, required by or resulting from the NOX SIP Call and Section 126 Rules. The public is invited to submit or identify peer-reviewed studies and data, of which the Agency may not be aware, that assessed results of early life exposure to NOX (or ground-level ozone, of which NOX is a precursor). H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use This rule is not subject to Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355 (May 22, 2001)) because it is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866. I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (NTTAA), Public Law 104– 113, 12(d) (15 U.S.C. 272 note) directs EPA to use voluntary consensus standards in its regulatory activities unless to do so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical standards (e.g., materials specifications, test methods, sampling procedures, and business practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus standards bodies. The NTTAA directs EPA to provide Congress, through OMB, explanations when the Agency decides not to use available and applicable voluntary consensus standards. This proposed rulemaking does not involve technical standards, therefore, EPA is not considering the use of any voluntary consensus standards. J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations This action does not involve special consideration of environmental justice related issues as required by Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, VerDate jul<14>2003 14:21 Feb 28, 2005 Jkt 205001 1994). For the final NOX SIP Call, the Agency conducted a general analysis of the potential changes in ozone and particulate matter levels that may be experienced by minority and lowincome populations as a result of the requirements of that rule. These findings were presented in the RIA for the NOX SIP Call. Today’s action does not affect this analysis. List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 51 Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Environmental protection, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. 40 CFR Part 78 Air pollution control, Nitrogen oxides, Ozone, Acid Rain Program, Trading budget, Compliance supplement pool. 40 CFR Part 97 Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen oxides, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: February 15, 2005. Jeffrey R. Holmstead, Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 05–3450 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 62 [R01–OAR–2004–ME–0002b; A–1–FRL– 7876–7] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; Control of Total Reduced Sulfur From Kraft Pulp Mills Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to Maine’s plan for controlling air pollution according to section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (i.e., a ‘‘111(d) plan’’). This revision changes state regulations controlling the emission of total reduced sulfur (‘‘TRS’’) from existing kraft paper mills by making April 17, 2007 the compliance date for brownstock washers. This action is being taken in accordance with section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (‘‘CAA’’). PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 9901 Written comments must be received on or before March 31, 2005. DATES: Comments may be mailed to Lucy Edmondson, Unit Manager, Air Permits, Toxics and Indoor Program Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection (mail code CAP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02114–2023. Comments may also be submitted electronically, or through hand delivery/courier, please follow the detailed instructions (Part (I)(B)(1)(i) through (iii) of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section) described in the direct final rule which is located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. ADDRESSES: Ian D. Cohen, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Air Programs Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CAP), Boston, MA 02114–2023, cohen.ian@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s 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. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 10, 2005. Robert W. Varney, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. [FR Doc. 05–3909 Filed 2–28–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\01MRP1.SGM 01MRP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 1, 2005)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 62

[ R01-OAR-2004-ME-0002b; A-1-FRL-7876-7]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Maine; Control of Total Reduced Sulfur From Kraft Pulp Mills

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to Maine's plan for 
controlling air pollution according to section 111(d) of the Clean Air 
Act (i.e., a ``111(d) plan''). This revision changes state regulations 
controlling the emission of total reduced sulfur (``TRS'') from 
existing kraft paper mills by making April 17, 2007 the compliance date 
for brownstock washers. This action is being taken in accordance with 
section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act (``CAA'').

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before March 31, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Lucy Edmondson, Unit Manager, Air 
Permits, Toxics and Indoor Program Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection 
(mail code CAP), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England 
Regional Office, One Congress Street, Suite 1100, Boston, MA 02114-
2023. Comments may also be submitted electronically, or through hand 
delivery/courier, please follow the detailed instructions (Part 
(I)(B)(1)(i) through (iii) of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section) 
described in the direct final rule which is located in the Rules 
Section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ian D. Cohen, Air Permits, Toxics, and 
Indoor Air Programs Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New 
England Regional Office, One Congress Street, Suite 1100 (CAP), Boston, 
MA 02114-2023, cohen.ian@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Final Rules Section of this Federal 
Register, EPA is approving the State's 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. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, 
paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed 
from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions 
of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is 
located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: February 10, 2005.
Robert W. Varney,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
[FR Doc. 05-3909 Filed 2-28-05; 8:45 am]
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