Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions, 54051-54052 [05-18093]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 13, 2005 / Notices right to exercise its judgment in deciding whether to grant an exemption. In all but one of the past exemption decisions, EPA has exempted negligibly reactive VOCs from recordkeeping and reporting requirements as well as control requirements. Concerns have been raised that even negligibly reactive compounds, if present in sufficient quantities, can contribute significantly to ozone formation over large spatial scales. Without recordkeeping and reporting requirements, States and EPA have no regular mechanism for maintaining adequate emissions inventories of negligibly reactive compounds or tracking their collective contribution to ozone concentrations. One approach for addressing this issue would be to require recordkeeping and reporting of all negligibly reactive VOC emissions. The Agency recognizes, however, that efforts to develop State and local inventories of such emissions are a relatively low priority compared to other activities that are likely to be more important for reducing ozone concentrations. In particular, as noted above, efforts to develop speciated emissions inventories should be focused on highly reactive compounds because programs targeted at controlling emissions of these compounds are likely to be more effective than simply regulating all VOCs equally. Another approach that would allow policymakers to track potential increases in emissions of negligibly reactive compounds would be to ask manufacturers who are responsible for VOC exemption petitions to provide EPA with periodic estimates of the magnitude and distribution of emissions of the exempted compound. Although such an approach would not provide detailed information about the location of such emissions, this type of spatial definition is relatively unimportant for compounds with negligible reactivity. The Agency believes that parties submitting VOC exemption requests may be able to provide emissions estimates that are sufficient for purposes of tracking the potential effects of VOCexempt compound emissions on regional air quality. The Agency may consider such an approach in the future. VI. Summary EPA encourages States, and particularly those with persistent ozone nonattainment problems, to consider recent scientific information on VOC reactivity and how it may be incorporated into the development of ozone control measures. Using reactivity information, States may be able to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their VOC control policies. EPA VerDate Aug<18>2005 16:06 Sep 12, 2005 Jkt 205001 encourages all interested parties to continue to work through the RRWG to improve the scientific foundation for reactivity-based regulatory approaches. Although most existing VOC control programs do not discriminate between individual VOCs based on reactivity, they continue to provide significant ozone reduction benefits and will remain in place unless and until they are replaced by programs that achieve the same or greater benefits. Therefore EPA will continue its policy of granting VOC exemptions for compounds that are negligibly reactive. EPA will continue to evaluate new scientific information regarding VOC reactivity and will update this interim guidance as appropriate. This interim guidance does not change any existing rules. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 51 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: August 25, 2005. Jeffrey R. Holmstead, Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 05–18015 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–7967–8] Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. AGENCY: SUMMARY: This action announces the availability of EPA decisions identifying water quality limited segments and associated pollutants in Nevada to be listed pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 303(d)(2), and requests public comment. Section 303(d)(2) requires that states submit and EPA approve or disapprove lists of waters for which existing technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain state water quality standards and for which total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) must be prepared. On September 1, 2005, EPA partially approved and partially disapproved Nevada’s 2004 submittal. Specifically, EPA approved Nevada’s listing of 205 water body-pollutant combinations, and associated priority rankings. EPA PO 00000 Frm 00047 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54051 disapproved Nevada’s decisions not to list 98 water body-pollutant combinations. EPA identified these additional water bodies and pollutants along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2004 Section 303(d) list. EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review its decisions to add waters and pollutants to Nevada 2004 Section 303(d) list, as required by EPA’s Public Participation regulations. EPA will consider public comments in reaching its final decisions on the additional water bodies and pollutants identified for inclusion on Nevada’s final lists. DATES: Comments must be submitted to EPA on or before October 13, 2005. ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed decisions should be sent to David Smith, TMDL Team Leader, Water Division (WTR–2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, telephone (415) 972–3416, facsimile (415) 947–3537, e-mail smith.davidw@epa.gov. Oral comments will not be considered. Copies of the proposed decisions concerning Nevada which explain the rationale for EPA’s decisions can be obtained at EPA Region 9’s Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ region9/water/tmdl/ by writing or calling Mr. Smith at the above address. Underlying documentation comprising the record for these decisions is available for public inspection at the above address. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Smith at (415) 972–3416 or smith.davidw@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires that each State identify those waters for which existing technologybased pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain or maintain State water quality standards. For those waters, States are required to establish TMDLs according to a priority ranking. EPA’s Water Quality Planning and Management regulations include requirements related to the implementation of Section 303(d) of the CWA (40 CFR 130.7). The regulations require states to identify water quality limited waters still requiring TMDLs every two years. The lists of waters still needing TMDLs must also include priority rankings and must identify the waters targeted for TMDL development during the next two years (40 CFR 130.7). Consistent with EPA’s regulations, Nevada submitted to EPA its listing decisions under section 303(d)(2) on June 2, 2004. Nevada submitted E:\FR\FM\13SEN1.SGM 13SEN1 54052 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 176 / Tuesday, September 13, 2005 / Notices supplemental data and information on July 9, 2005 and August 25, 2005. On September 1, 2005, EPA approved Nevada’s listing of 205 water bodypollutant combinations and associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved Nevada’s decisions not to list 98 water body-pollutant combinations. EPA identified these additional waters and pollutants along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2004 section 303(d) list. EPA solicits public comment on its identification of 98 additional water body-pollutant combinations, for inclusion on Nevada’s 2004 Section 303(d) list. Dated: September 1, 2005. Alexis Strauss, Director, Water Division, Region IX. [FR Doc. 05–18093 Filed 9–12–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting; Open Commission Meeting; Thursday, September 15, 2005 September 8, 2005. The Federal Communications Commission will hold an Open Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2005, which is scheduled to commence at 9:30 a.m. in Room TW–C305, at 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC. The meeting will focus on presentations regarding the effects of Hurricane Katrina on communications services in the Gulf Coast states. Open captioning will be provided for this event. Other reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. Include a description of the accommodation you will need including as much detail as you can. Also include a way we can contact you if we need more information. Make your request as early as possible; please allow at least 5 days advance notice. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may be impossible to fill. Send an e-mail to: fcc504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202) 418–0432 (tty). 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 176 (Tuesday, September 13, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54051-54052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-18093]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-7967-8]


Clean Water Act Section 303(d): Availability of List Decisions

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of availability.

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SUMMARY: This action announces the availability of EPA decisions 
identifying water quality limited segments and associated pollutants in 
Nevada to be listed pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 303(d)(2), and 
requests public comment. Section 303(d)(2) requires that states submit 
and EPA approve or disapprove lists of waters for which existing 
technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain 
or maintain state water quality standards and for which total maximum 
daily loads (TMDLs) must be prepared.
    On September 1, 2005, EPA partially approved and partially 
disapproved Nevada's 2004 submittal. Specifically, EPA approved 
Nevada's listing of 205 water body-pollutant combinations, and 
associated priority rankings. EPA disapproved Nevada's decisions not to 
list 98 water body-pollutant combinations. EPA identified these 
additional water bodies and pollutants along with priority rankings for 
inclusion on the 2004 Section 303(d) list.
    EPA is providing the public the opportunity to review its decisions 
to add waters and pollutants to Nevada 2004 Section 303(d) list, as 
required by EPA's Public Participation regulations. EPA will consider 
public comments in reaching its final decisions on the additional water 
bodies and pollutants identified for inclusion on Nevada's final lists.

DATES: Comments must be submitted to EPA on or before October 13, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Comments on the proposed decisions should be sent to David 
Smith, TMDL Team Leader, Water Division (WTR-2), U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency Region IX, 75 Hawthorne Street, San Francisco, CA 
94105, telephone (415) 972-3416, facsimile (415) 947-3537, e-mail 
smith.davidw@epa.gov. Oral comments will not be considered. Copies of 
the proposed decisions concerning Nevada which explain the rationale 
for EPA's decisions can be obtained at EPA Region 9's Web site at 
https://www.epa.gov/region9/water/tmdl/ by writing or calling 
Mr. Smith at the above address. Underlying documentation comprising the 
record for these decisions is available for public inspection at the 
above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David Smith at (415) 972-3416 or 
smith.davidw@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) 
requires that each State identify those waters for which existing 
technology-based pollution controls are not stringent enough to attain 
or maintain State water quality standards. For those waters, States are 
required to establish TMDLs according to a priority ranking.
    EPA's Water Quality Planning and Management regulations include 
requirements related to the implementation of Section 303(d) of the CWA 
(40 CFR 130.7). The regulations require states to identify water 
quality limited waters still requiring TMDLs every two years. The lists 
of waters still needing TMDLs must also include priority rankings and 
must identify the waters targeted for TMDL development during the next 
two years (40 CFR 130.7).
    Consistent with EPA's regulations, Nevada submitted to EPA its 
listing decisions under section 303(d)(2) on June 2, 2004. Nevada 
submitted

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supplemental data and information on July 9, 2005 and August 25, 2005. 
On September 1, 2005, EPA approved Nevada's listing of 205 water body-
pollutant combinations and associated priority rankings. EPA 
disapproved Nevada's decisions not to list 98 water body-pollutant 
combinations. EPA identified these additional waters and pollutants 
along with priority rankings for inclusion on the 2004 section 303(d) 
list. EPA solicits public comment on its identification of 98 
additional water body-pollutant combinations, for inclusion on Nevada's 
2004 Section 303(d) list.

    Dated: September 1, 2005.
Alexis Strauss,
Director, Water Division, Region IX.
[FR Doc. 05-18093 Filed 9-12-05; 8:45 am]
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