Approval and Disapproval of Ohio Implementation Plan for Particulate Matter, 49526 [05-16811]

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[FR Doc. 05–16811 Filed 8–23–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR PART 52 40 CFR Part 52 [R05–OAR–2005–OH–0002; FRL–7958–4] Approval and Disapproval of Ohio Implementation Plan for Particulate Matter AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of the public comment period. SUMMARY: EPA is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule published June 27, 2005 (70 FR 36901). On June 27, 2005, EPA proposed to disapprove revisions to Ohio rules that provide for use of continuous opacity monitoring data but allow more exceedances of the general opacity limit in cases where the owner of an eligible large coal fired boiler opts to use these data for determining compliance. EPA also proposed to approve other elements of Ohio’s rule submittal that clarified Ohio’s rules. In response to requests from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and from the law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, EPA is reopening the comment period through August 24, 2005. All comments received on or before August 24, 2005 will be entered into the public record and considered by EPA before taking final action on the proposed rule. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 24, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments, identified by Regional Material in EDocket (RME) ID No. R05–OAR–2005– OH–0002, to: John Mooney, Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Phone: (312) 886–4447. E-mail: mooney.john@epa.gov. Additional instructions to comment can be found in the notice of proposed rulemaking published June 27, 2005 (70 FR 36901). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Summerhays, Criteria Pollutant Section (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, Telephone Number: (312) 353–4761, Email Address: summerhays.john@epa.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 [R01–OAR–2005–ME–0007; A–1–FRL–7959– 4] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; Nitrogen Oxides Exemption Request for Northern Maine AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve an exemption request from the requirements contained in Section 182(f) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for Northern Maine (specifically, Oxford, Franklin, Somerset, Piscataquis, Penobscot, Washington, Aroostook, and portions of Hancock and Waldo Counties). This area, along with the rest of the State of Maine, are part of the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) as provided for in section 184(a) of the Act. Section 182(f) in combination with section 184 (relating to ozone transport regions) of the Act requires States in the OTR, such as Maine, to adopt reasonably available control technology (RACT) rules for major stationary sources of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and to provide for nonattainment area new source review (NSR) for new sources and modifications that are major for NOX. This exemption request, submitted by the State of Maine on March 24, 2005 with supplemental submittals dated April 19, 2005 and June 28, 2005, is based on a demonstration that NOX emissions in the exemption area are not impacting Maine’s nonattainment areas or other nonattainment areas in the OTR during times when elevated ozone levels are monitored in those areas. As such, additional reductions in NOX emissions from this area beyond what the State regulations already provide for are not necessary for future attainment in any of Maine’s ozone nonattainment areas or other ozone nonattainment areas in the OTR. Thus, as provided for in section 182(f)(2), additional NOX reductions in these areas would constitute excess reductions that can be waived under the Act. This action is being taken under the CAA. E:\FR\FM\24AUP1.SGM 24AUP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 163 (Wednesday, August 24, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 49526]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-16811]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR PART 52

[R05-OAR-2005-OH-0002; FRL-7958-4]


Approval and Disapproval of Ohio Implementation Plan for 
Particulate Matter

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of the public comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA is reopening the comment period for a proposed rule 
published June 27, 2005 (70 FR 36901). On June 27, 2005, EPA proposed 
to disapprove revisions to Ohio rules that provide for use of 
continuous opacity monitoring data but allow more exceedances of the 
general opacity limit in cases where the owner of an eligible large 
coal fired boiler opts to use these data for determining compliance. 
EPA also proposed to approve other elements of Ohio's rule submittal 
that clarified Ohio's rules. In response to requests from the Ohio 
Environmental Protection Agency and from the law firm of Shumaker, Loop 
& Kendrick, EPA is reopening the comment period through August 24, 
2005. All comments received on or before August 24, 2005 will be 
entered into the public record and considered by EPA before taking 
final action on the proposed rule.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 24, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, identified by Regional Material in EDocket 
(RME) ID No. R05-OAR-2005-OH-0002, to: John Mooney, Chief, Criteria 
Pollutant Section, (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 
West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Phone: (312) 886-4447. 
E-mail: mooney.john@epa.gov. Additional instructions to comment can be 
found in the notice of proposed rulemaking published June 27, 2005 (70 
FR 36901).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: John Summerhays, Criteria Pollutant 
Section (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, Telephone Number: (312) 353-4761, 
E-mail Address: summerhays.john@epa.gov.

    Dated: August 2, 2005.
Bharat Mathur,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 05-16811 Filed 8-23-05; 8:45 am]
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