Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods: Technical Amendments, 62414 [E7-21721]

Download as PDF 62414 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 213 / Monday, November 5, 2007 / Rules and Regulations TABLE FIVE Vessel Hull No. Forward masthead lights not over all other lights and obstructions. Annex I, sec. 2(f) * * USS STERETT ................................. * DDG 104 ................... * X * X * X * * * * * * * * Approved: August 1, 2007. Gregg A. Cervi, Commander, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (Admiralty and Maritime Law). [FR Doc. E7–21586 Filed 11–2–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 60 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2002–0071; FRL–8490–9] RIN 2060–A009 Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods: Technical Amendments Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. ycherry on PRODPC74 with RULES AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA published a direct final rule on September 7, 2007, to correct errors in a May 15, 2006, final rule amending five instrumental test methods. We received adverse comment during the comment period on the September 2007 direct final rule and are now withdrawing that direct final rule. DATES: Effective November 5, 2007, EPA withdraws the direct final rule published at 72 FR 51365, September 7, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Foston Curtis, Air Quality Assessment Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (E143–02), Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711; telephone number (919) 541– 1063; fax number (919) 541–0516; email address: curtis.foston@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Because EPA received adverse comment, we are withdrawing the direct final rule entitled ‘‘Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods: Technical Amendments’’ published on September 7, 2007 (72 FR 51365). This direct final VerDate Aug<31>2005 14:32 Nov 02, 2007 Jkt 214001 Forward masthead light not in forward quarter of ship. Annex I, sec. 3(a) After masthead light less than 1⁄2 ship’s length aft of forward masthead light. Annex I, sec. 3(a) Percentage horizontal separation attained rule made corrections to a May 15, 2006 final rule (71 FR 28082) which amended five instrumental test methods. The direct final was to correct errors and clarify portions of the amendments that may have been ambiguous. We stated in the September 2007 direct final rule that if we received any adverse comments by October 9, 2007, the direct final would not take effect and we would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register. We subsequently received adverse comments on that direct final rule. We will address those comments in any subsequent final action based on the parallel proposed rule also published on September 7, 2007 (72 FR 51392). As stated in the direct final rule and the parallel proposed rule, we will not institute a second comment period on this action. Dated: October 30, 2007. Stephen L. Johnson, Administrator. Accordingly, the amendments to the rule published on September 7, 2007 (72 FR 51365), are withdrawn as of November 5, 2007. I 14.5 quality designations for the fine particle (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The PM2.5 designations were published in the Federal Register on January 5, 2005, and a supplemental notice to this action was published in the Federal Register on April 14, 2005. Subsequent to the publication of this action, a total of sixteen petitions for reconsideration were received by EPA. The EPA considered the petitions and supporting information along with information contained in the rulemaking docket in reaching a decision on the petitions. EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson denied the petitions for reconsideration in separate letters to the petitioners issued between December 2005 and October 2007. The letters explain EPA’s reasons for the denials. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Geoffrey L. 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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 213 (Monday, November 5, 2007)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 62414]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-21721]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 60

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0071; FRL-8490-9]
RIN 2060-A009


Update of Continuous Instrumental Test Methods: Technical 
Amendments

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA published a direct final rule on September 7, 2007, to 
correct errors in a May 15, 2006, final rule amending five instrumental 
test methods. We received adverse comment during the comment period on 
the September 2007 direct final rule and are now withdrawing that 
direct final rule.

DATES: Effective November 5, 2007, EPA withdraws the direct final rule 
published at 72 FR 51365, September 7, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Foston Curtis, Air Quality Assessment 
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (E143-02), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 
27711; telephone number (919) 541-1063; fax number (919) 541-0516; e-
mail address: curtis.foston@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Because EPA received adverse comment, we are 
withdrawing the direct final rule entitled ``Update of Continuous 
Instrumental Test Methods: Technical Amendments'' published on 
September 7, 2007 (72 FR 51365). This direct final rule made 
corrections to a May 15, 2006 final rule (71 FR 28082) which amended 
five instrumental test methods. The direct final was to correct errors 
and clarify portions of the amendments that may have been ambiguous. We 
stated in the September 2007 direct final rule that if we received any 
adverse comments by October 9, 2007, the direct final would not take 
effect and we would publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal 
Register. We subsequently received adverse comments on that direct 
final rule.
    We will address those comments in any subsequent final action based 
on the parallel proposed rule also published on September 7, 2007 (72 
FR 51392). As stated in the direct final rule and the parallel proposed 
rule, we will not institute a second comment period on this action.

    Dated: October 30, 2007.
Stephen L. Johnson,
Administrator.

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Accordingly, the amendments to the rule published on September 7, 2007 
(72 FR 51365), are withdrawn as of November 5, 2007.
[FR Doc. E7-21721 Filed 11-2-07; 8:45 am]
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