Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project Netting, 62076-62077 [06-8842]

Download as PDF 62076 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 204 / Monday, October 23, 2006 / Proposed Rules Manager, Docket Operations, telephone 202–493–0402. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: mstockstill on PROD1PC76 with PROPOSALS Public Meetings The Coast Guard will hold five additional public meetings as follows: Monday, October 30, 2006 in Rochester, NY; Wednesday November 1, Waukegan, IL (Milwaukee, WI/Chicago, IL area); Friday, November 3, in Charlevoix, MI; Monday, November 6, in Erie, PA; and Wednesday, November 8, in Sturgeon Bay, WI. These meetings will be held to take comments regarding the proposed Safety Zones; U.S. Coast Guard Water Training Areas, Great Lakes, published on August 1, 2006, in the Federal Register at 71 FR 43402. The Coast Guard encourages interested persons to submit written data, views, or comments. Persons submitting comments should please include their name and address and identify the docket number (USCG– 2006–25767). You may submit your comments and material by mail, hand delivery, fax or electronic means to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES. Regulatory History On August 1, 2006, the Coast Guard published a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) (71 FR 43402) to establish permanent safety zones throughout the Great Lakes, which would restrict vessels from portions of the Great Lakes during live fire gun exercises that will be conducted by Coast Guard cutters and small boats. The initial comment period for this NPRM ended on August 31, 2006. In response to public requests, the Coast Guard re-opened the comment period on this NPRM. (71 FR 53629, September 12, 2006) Re-opening the comment period from September 12, 2006 to November 13, 2006, provides the public more time to submit comments and recommendations. On September 19, 2006, the Coast Guard published a brief document announcing the dates of public meetings. (71 FR 54792) On September 27, 2006 we published a document containing detailed information about the first set of meetings. (71 FR 56420) On October 12, 2006, the Coast Guard announced that the addition of three more public meetings and again stated that more detailed information related to the meetings would be published at a later date. (71 FR 60094) This document provides detailed information regarding these additional meetings by providing the locations of the public meetings and the topics to be discussed. We are also announcing the addition of VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:46 Oct 20, 2006 Jkt 211001 public meetings to be held in Erie, PA and Sturgeon Bay, WI. Background and Purpose The thirty-four permanent safety zones proposed in the NPRM will be located throughout the Great Lakes in order to accommodate the training needs of 57 separate Coast Guard units. The proposed safety zones are all located more than three nautical miles from the shoreline. Establishing permanent training areas serves to notify the public and solicit its input on selection of the training locations. The proposed safety zones will be enforced only when training is conducted, and then only after notice by the Captain of the Port for the area in which the exercise will be held. The Captain of the Port will use all appropriate means to effect the widest publicity among the affected segments of the public, including publication in the Federal Register if practicable, in accordance with 33 CFR 65.7(a). Such means of notification may also include, but are not limited to, Broadcast Notice to Mariners or Local Notice to Mariners. The appropriate Captain of the Port will also issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners and Local Notice to Mariners notifying the public when enforcement of a live fire exercise safety zone is suspended. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the open house forums and public meetings, provide comments and ask questions about the weapons training areas. In the event that the Coast Guard decides to conduct a higher level of environmental analysis pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act, input received from all nine public meetings in the Great Lakes area will serve as ‘‘scoping,’’ to determine the issues to be addressed in that analysis. Meeting Times and Topics The meetings are expected to run from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (local). We may end the meetings early if there are no additional comments or questions. Topics to be covered during the public meetings include the following: (1) Introduction of the proposed zones and the need to train on the Great Lakes; (2) How the Coast Guard determined the locations of the zones; (3) Scheduling and frequency of training in the zones; (4) Notification procedures; (5) Safety procedures; (6) Weapons and munitions; and (7) Environmental risk assessment overview. Before the start of the formal public meetings, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 (local), the Coast Guard is hosting an open house so that the public can speak with Coast Guard personnel and obtain more information on the proposed zones. Procedure Each open house and meeting is open to the public. Ideally, comments will provide specific information and facts related to the impact of the zone(s) on the commenter. Detailed and focused comments will enable the Coast Guard to address identified areas of concern in the rulemaking process. Please note that the meeting may close early if all business is finished. If you are unable to attend, you may submit comments to the Docket Management Facility at the address under ADDRESSES by November 13, 2006. Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities If you plan to attend any of the public meetings and require special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us as indicated in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Dated: October 18, 2006. John E. Crowley, Jr., Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Commander, Ninth Coast Guard District. [FR Doc. 06–8849 Filed 10–19–06; 3:10 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–15–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 51 and 52 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0064; FRL–8233–4] RIN 2060–AL75 Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project Netting Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA is announcing a public hearing to be held on November 6, 2006, for the proposed rule on ‘‘Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project Netting.’’ This rulemaking action was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2006 and proposes to revise the regulations governing the NSR programs mandated by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act. The public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to E:\FR\FM\23OCP1.SGM 23OCP1 mstockstill on PROD1PC76 with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 204 / Monday, October 23, 2006 / Proposed Rules present data, views, or arguments concerning these proposed changes. DATES: The public hearing will convene at 9 a.m. on November 6, 2006, and continue until 1 hour after the last registered speaker has spoken. People wishing to present oral testimony must pre-register by 5 p.m. on November 3, 2006. The EPA is willing to keep the public hearing open into the evening hours of November 6, 2006, if speakers are pre-registered by the registration deadline of 5 p.m. on November 3, 2006, and have registered to speak during evening hours. For updates and additional information on the public hearing, please check EPA’s Web site for this rulemaking at https:// www.epa.gov.nsr/. ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 109 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, Building C, Classroom C112. Because this hearing is being held at U.S. Government facilities, everyone planning to attend the hearing should be prepared to show valid picture identification to the security staff in order to gain access to the meeting room. In addition, you will need to obtain a property pass for any personal belongings you bring with you. Upon leaving the building, you will be required to return this property pass to the security desk. No large signs will be allowed in the building, cameras may only be used inside the classroom and outside of the building, and demonstrations will not be allowed on Federal property for security reasons. Directions to the EPA Campus are available on the Internet at https:// www.epa.gov/rtp/facilities/ maindirections.htm, along with a map showing the area designated for visitor parking. From there, walk toward the main facility and enter the center building (by the U.S. and EPA flags). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you would like to speak at the public hearing or have questions concerning the public hearing, please contact Ms. Pamela Long, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OAQPS, Air Quality Planning Division, (C504–03), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone (919) 541–0641, fax number (919) 541– 5509, e-mail address long.pam@epa.gov. Questions concerning the September 14, 2006, proposed rule should be addressed to Mr. David Svendsgaard, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, (C504–03), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number (919) 541–2380, e-mail at Svendsgaard.dave@epa.gov. VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:46 Oct 20, 2006 Jkt 211001 The September 14, 2006, proposed rule changes reflect EPA’s consideration of the Agency’s 2002 Report to the President and its associated recommendations as well as discussions with various stakeholders including representatives of environmental groups, State and local governments, and industry. It proposes to change how emissions from units upstream or downstream from the unit(s) undergoing a physical change or change in the method of operation are included in the calculation of an emissions increase for the project. It also proposes to clarify and codify our policy of when emissions increases from multiple projects are to be aggregated together to determine NSR applicability. Finally, it proposes to clarify how emissions decreases from a project may be included in the calculation to determine if a significant emissions increase will result from a project. The EPA expects that these proposed rule changes will improve implementation of the program by articulating and codifying principles for determining major NSR applicability that we currently address through guidance only. Public hearing: The proposal for which EPA is holding the public hearing was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2006, (71 FR 54235) and is available at: https:// a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/ 01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/ 2006/pdf/E6–15248.pdf. The public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed rule. The EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but will not respond to the presentations at that time. Written statements and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing. Written comments on the proposed rule must be postmarked by November 13, 2006, which is the closing date for the comment period, as specified in the proposal for the rule. However, the record will remain open until December 6, 2006, to allow 30 days for submittal of additional information related to the hearing. Commenters should notify Ms. Long if they will need specific equipment, or if there are other special needs related to providing comments at the hearing. The EPA will provide equipment for commenters to show overhead slides or make computerized slide presentations if we receive special requests in advance. Oral testimony will be limited SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 62077 to 5 minutes for each commenter. The EPA encourages commenters to provide EPA with a copy of their oral testimony electronically (via e-mail, computer disk, or CD) or in hard copy form. The hearing schedule, including lists of speakers, will be posted on EPA’s Web site https://www.epa.gov/nsr/. Verbatim transcripts of the hearing and written statements will be included in the docket for the rulemaking. How Can I Get Copies of This Document and Other Related Information? The EPA has established the official public docket for the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project Netting’’ under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0064. Note: The EPA Docket Center suffered damage due to flooding during the last week of June 2006. The Docket Center is continuing to operate. However, during the cleanup, there will be temporary changes to Docket Center telephone numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for people who wish to make hand deliveries or visit the Public Reading Room to view documents. Consult EPA’s Federal Register notice at 71 FR 38147 (July 5, 2006) or the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/ epahome/dockets.htm for current information on docket operations, locations and telephone numbers. The Docket Center’s mailing address for U.S. mail and the procedure for submitting comments to www.regulations.gov are not affected by the flooding and will remain the same. As stated previously, the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2006 (71 FR 54235) and is available at https:// a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/ 01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/ 2006/pdf/E6–15248.pdf. Dated: October 11, 2006. Jeffrey S. Clark, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 204 (Monday, October 23, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 62076-62077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-8842]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 51 and 52

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0064; FRL-8233-4]
RIN 2060-AL75


Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment 
New Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project 
Netting

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public hearing.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is announcing a public hearing to be held on November 
6, 2006, for the proposed rule on ``Prevention of Significant 
Deterioration (PSD) and Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): 
Debottlenecking, Aggregation, and Project Netting.'' This rulemaking 
action was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2006 and 
proposes to revise the regulations governing the NSR programs mandated 
by parts C and D of title I of the Clean Air Act. The public hearing 
will provide interested parties the opportunity to

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present data, views, or arguments concerning these proposed changes.

DATES: The public hearing will convene at 9 a.m. on November 6, 2006, 
and continue until 1 hour after the last registered speaker has spoken. 
People wishing to present oral testimony must pre-register by 5 p.m. on 
November 3, 2006. The EPA is willing to keep the public hearing open 
into the evening hours of November 6, 2006, if speakers are pre-
registered by the registration deadline of 5 p.m. on November 3, 2006, 
and have registered to speak during evening hours. For updates and 
additional information on the public hearing, please check EPA's Web 
site for this rulemaking at https://www.epa.gov.nsr/.

ADDRESSES: The public hearing will be held at U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 109 TW Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, 
North Carolina 27709, Building C, Classroom C112. Because this hearing 
is being held at U.S. Government facilities, everyone planning to 
attend the hearing should be prepared to show valid picture 
identification to the security staff in order to gain access to the 
meeting room. In addition, you will need to obtain a property pass for 
any personal belongings you bring with you. Upon leaving the building, 
you will be required to return this property pass to the security desk. 
No large signs will be allowed in the building, cameras may only be 
used inside the classroom and outside of the building, and 
demonstrations will not be allowed on Federal property for security 
reasons. Directions to the EPA Campus are available on the Internet at 
https://www.epa.gov/rtp/facilities/maindirections.htm, along with a map 
showing the area designated for visitor parking. From there, walk 
toward the main facility and enter the center building (by the U.S. and 
EPA flags).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you would like to speak at the 
public hearing or have questions concerning the public hearing, please 
contact Ms. Pamela Long, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OAQPS, 
Air Quality Planning Division, (C504-03), Research Triangle Park, NC 
27711, telephone (919) 541-0641, fax number (919) 541-5509, e-mail 
address long.pam@epa.gov.
    Questions concerning the September 14, 2006, proposed rule should 
be addressed to Mr. David Svendsgaard, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality 
Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, (C504-03), 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone number (919) 541-2380, e-
mail at Svendsgaard.dave@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The September 14, 2006, proposed rule 
changes reflect EPA's consideration of the Agency's 2002 Report to the 
President and its associated recommendations as well as discussions 
with various stakeholders including representatives of environmental 
groups, State and local governments, and industry. It proposes to 
change how emissions from units upstream or downstream from the unit(s) 
undergoing a physical change or change in the method of operation are 
included in the calculation of an emissions increase for the project. 
It also proposes to clarify and codify our policy of when emissions 
increases from multiple projects are to be aggregated together to 
determine NSR applicability. Finally, it proposes to clarify how 
emissions decreases from a project may be included in the calculation 
to determine if a significant emissions increase will result from a 
project. The EPA expects that these proposed rule changes will improve 
implementation of the program by articulating and codifying principles 
for determining major NSR applicability that we currently address 
through guidance only.
    Public hearing: The proposal for which EPA is holding the public 
hearing was published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2006, 
(71 FR 54235) and is available at: https://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/
2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-15248.pdf. The 
public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to 
present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed rule. The EPA 
may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but will 
not respond to the presentations at that time. Written statements and 
supporting information submitted during the comment period will be 
considered with the same weight as any oral comments and supporting 
information presented at the public hearing. Written comments on the 
proposed rule must be postmarked by November 13, 2006, which is the 
closing date for the comment period, as specified in the proposal for 
the rule. However, the record will remain open until December 6, 2006, 
to allow 30 days for submittal of additional information related to the 
hearing.
    Commenters should notify Ms. Long if they will need specific 
equipment, or if there are other special needs related to providing 
comments at the hearing. The EPA will provide equipment for commenters 
to show overhead slides or make computerized slide presentations if we 
receive special requests in advance. Oral testimony will be limited to 
5 minutes for each commenter. The EPA encourages commenters to provide 
EPA with a copy of their oral testimony electronically (via e-mail, 
computer disk, or CD) or in hard copy form.
    The hearing schedule, including lists of speakers, will be posted 
on EPA's Web site https://www.epa.gov/nsr/. Verbatim transcripts of the 
hearing and written statements will be included in the docket for the 
rulemaking.

How Can I Get Copies of This Document and Other Related Information?

    The EPA has established the official public docket for the proposed 
rule entitled ``Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and 
Nonattainment New Source Review (NSR): Debottlenecking, Aggregation, 
and Project Netting'' under Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2003-0064. Note: 
The EPA Docket Center suffered damage due to flooding during the last 
week of June 2006. The Docket Center is continuing to operate. However, 
during the cleanup, there will be temporary changes to Docket Center 
telephone numbers, addresses, and hours of operation for people who 
wish to make hand deliveries or visit the Public Reading Room to view 
documents. Consult EPA's Federal Register notice at 71 FR 38147 (July 
5, 2006) or the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm 
for current information on docket operations, locations and telephone 
numbers. The Docket Center's mailing address for U.S. mail and the 
procedure for submitting comments to www.regulations.gov are not 
affected by the flooding and will remain the same.
    As stated previously, the proposed rule was published in the 
Federal Register on September 14, 2006 (71 FR 54235) and is available 
at https://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/
edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/pdf/E6-15248.pdf.

    Dated: October 11, 2006.
Jeffrey S. Clark,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
[FR Doc. 06-8842 Filed 10-20-06; 8:45 am]
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