Determination of Attainment, Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation of the Evansville Area to Attainment of the 8-Hour Ozone Standard, 58167 [05-20094]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2005 / Proposed Rules in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Public Law 104–4). This proposed rule also does not have tribal implications because it will not have a substantial direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes, as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). This action also does not have Federalism implications because it does not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government, as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999). This action merely proposes to approve a state rule implementing a Federal standard, and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act. This proposed rule also is not subject to Executive Order 13045 ‘‘Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks’’ (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997), because it is not economically significant. In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. In this context, in the absence of a prior existing requirement for the State to use voluntary consensus standards (VCS), EPA has no authority to disapprove a SIP submission for failure to use VCS. It would thus be inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it reviews a SIP submission, to use VCS in place of a SIP submission that otherwise satisfies the provisions of the Clean Air Act. Thus, the requirements of section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) do not apply. This proposed rule does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:08 Oct 04, 2005 Jkt 208001 Dated: September 27, 2005. Richard E. Greene, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 05–19998 Filed 10–4–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [R05–OAR–2005–IN–0006; FRL–7981–7] 58167 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Doty, Environmental Scientist, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6057, Doty.Edward@epa.gov. Dated: September 29, 2005. Bharat Mathur, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 05–20094 Filed 10–4–05; 8:45 am] Determination of Attainment, Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation of the Evansville Area to Attainment of the 8-Hour Ozone Standard BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period. RIN 1094–AA49 SUMMARY: EPA is extending the comment period for a proposed rule published September 9, 2005 (70 FR 53605). On September 9, 2005, EPA proposed to approve the State of Indiana’s request to redesignate the Evansville area (Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties) to attainment of the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. In conjunction with the proposed approval of the redesignation request for the Evansville area, EPA proposed to approve the State’s ozone maintenance plan for the 8-hour ozone NAAQS through 2015 in this area as a revision to the Indiana State Implementation Plan. EPA also proposed to approve 2015 Volatile Organic Compounds and Oxides of Nitrogen Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets, which are supported by and consistent with the 10-year maintenance plan for this area, for purposes of transportation conformity. In response to a September 9, 2005, request from Valley Watch, Inc., EPA is extending the comment period for 7 days. DATES: The comment period is extended to October 18, 2005. ADDRESSES: Submit comments, identified by Regional Material in EDocket (RME) ID No. R05–OAR–2005– IN–0006, to: John M. Mooney, Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. E-mail: mooney.john@epa.gov. Additional instructions to comment can be found in the notice of proposed rulemaking published September 9, 2005 (70 FR 53605). AGENCY: AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Office of the Secretary 43 CFR Part 4 Implementation of the Equal Access to Justice Act in Agency Proceedings ACTION: Office of the Secretary, Interior. Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) is proposing to amend its existing regulations that implement the Equal Access to Justice Act to bring them up to date with amendments to the statute that have been enacted since OHA adopted the existing regulations in 1983. DATES: You should submit your comments by December 5, 2005. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by the number 1094–AA49, by any of the following methods: —Federal rulemaking portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. —E-mail: John_Strylowski@ios.doi.gov. Include ‘‘RIN 1094–AA49’’ in the subject line of the message. —Fax: 703–235–9014. —Mail: Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Department of the Interior, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203. —Hand delivery: Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, Department of the Interior, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 400, Arlington, Virginia 22203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Will A. Irwin, Administrative Judge, Interior Board of Land Appeals, U.S. Department of the Interior, 801 N. Quincy Street, Suite 300, Arlington, Virginia 22203, Phone 703–235–3750. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Information Relay Service (FIRS) at 800–877–8339. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\05OCP1.SGM 05OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2005)]
[Proposed Rules]
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[FR Doc No: 05-20094]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[R05-OAR-2005-IN-0006; FRL-7981-7]


Determination of Attainment, Approval and Promulgation of 
Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning 
Purposes; Indiana; Redesignation of the Evansville Area to Attainment 
of the 8-Hour Ozone Standard

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA is extending the comment period for a proposed rule 
published September 9, 2005 (70 FR 53605). On September 9, 2005, EPA 
proposed to approve the State of Indiana's request to redesignate the 
Evansville area (Vanderburgh and Warrick Counties) to attainment of the 
8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. In conjunction with 
the proposed approval of the redesignation request for the Evansville 
area, EPA proposed to approve the State's ozone maintenance plan for 
the 8-hour ozone NAAQS through 2015 in this area as a revision to the 
Indiana State Implementation Plan. EPA also proposed to approve 2015 
Volatile Organic Compounds and Oxides of Nitrogen Motor Vehicle 
Emissions Budgets, which are supported by and consistent with the 10-
year maintenance plan for this area, for purposes of transportation 
conformity. In response to a September 9, 2005, request from Valley 
Watch, Inc., EPA is extending the comment period for 7 days.

DATES: The comment period is extended to October 18, 2005.

ADDRESSES: Submit comments, identified by Regional Material in EDocket 
(RME) ID No. R05-OAR-2005-IN-0006, to: John M. Mooney, Chief, Criteria 
Pollutant Section, (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. E-mail: 
mooney.john@epa.gov. Additional instructions to comment can be found in 
the notice of proposed rulemaking published September 9, 2005 (70 FR 
53605).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Edward Doty, Environmental Scientist, 
Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), United States 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, 
Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-6057, Doty.Edward@epa.gov.

    Dated: September 29, 2005.
Bharat Mathur,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 05-20094 Filed 10-4-05; 8:45 am]
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