Availability of Additional Information Related to the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone, 836 [07-6287]

Download as PDF 836 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 3 / Friday, January 4, 2008 / Proposed Rules (3) Reporting Requirements: For any reporting requirement in this AD, under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the information collection requirements and has assigned OMB Control Number 2120–0056. Related Information (h) Refer to MCAI Canadian Airworthiness Directive CF–2007–29, dated November 22, 2007, and Canadair Regional Jet Model CL– 600–2B19, Airworthiness Requirements in the Maintenance Requirements Manual, CSP A–053, Part 2, Appendix D, ‘‘Fuel System Limitations,’’ Revision 7, dated May 10, 2007. Issued in Renton, Washington, on December 26, 2007. Ali Bahrami, Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. E7–25617 Filed 1–3–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 50 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2005–0172; FRL–8513–1] Availability of Additional Information Related to the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of data availability. ebenthall on PROD1PC69 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA is providing notice that it has placed in the docket for the review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone (O3) (Docket No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2005– 0172) additional information relevant to the rulemaking proposing revisions to those standards. See 72 FR 37818, July 11, 2007. Specifically, this notice announces the availability of a memorandum from Abt Associates, Inc. dated November 27, 2007. The subject of the memo is: ‘‘Additional Tables: Non-Accidental Mortality and Lung Function Responses Associated with O3 Concentrations that Just Meet the Current and Alternative 8-Hour Daily Maximum Standards—Totals and Portions Attributable to O3 Within 0.1 ppm Ranges, Based on 2002 and 2004 Air Quality Data.’’ The docket number for this memo is EPA–HQ–OAR–2005– 0172–6942. DATES: The memorandum was placed in the Ozone NAAQS docket on December 17, 2007. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Harvey Richmond, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (C–504–06), VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:20 Jan 03, 2008 Jkt 214001 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711: telephone: 919–541–5271; e-mail: richmond.harvey@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: December 21, 2007. Peter Tsirigotis, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. 07–6287 Filed 1–3–08; 8:45 am] A. Background On July 11, 2007, EPA published a proposed rule to make revisions to the primary and secondary NAAQS for ozone to provide requisite protection of public health and welfare (72 FR 37818). A Technical Support Document (TSD) was completed in July 2007 by Abt Associates, Inc. entitled ‘‘Ozone Health Risk Assessment for Selected Urban Areas.’’ This TSD is docket item EPA–HQ–OAR–2005–0172–6794. Since completion of the TSD, Abt Associates, Inc. has prepared an additional analysis to show the non-accidental mortality and lung function risk associated with each 0.01 ppm O3 concentration or exposure interval for air quality simulating just meeting the current and several alternative standards based on 2002 and 2004 air quality data. The total O3-related risk for non-accidental mortality and specific lung function responses are also presented in the tables in this memo and are the same as reported in the July 2007 TSD. BILLING CODE 6560–50–M B. How Can I Get a Copy of This Document? 1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2005–0172. The document entitled ‘‘Additional Tables: Non-Accidental Mortality and Lung Function Responses Associated with O3 Concentrations that Just Meet the Current and Alternative 8–Hour Daily Maximum Standards—Totals and Portions Attributable to O3 Within 0.1 ppm Ranges, Based on 2002 and 2004 Air Quality Data’’ has been placed in this docket as docket item EPA–HQ– OAR–2005–0172–6942. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, EPA/DC, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744 and the telephone number for the Air and Radiation. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 50 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Sulfur oxides. PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2007–0534; FRL–8513–7] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; VOC and NOX RACT Determinations for Merck and Co., Inc. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to establish and require reasonably available control technology (RACT) for Merck and Co., Inc. (Merck) located in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Merck is a major source of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX). This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before February 4, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R03–OAR–2007–0534 by one of the following methods: A. www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. B. E-mail: fernandez.cristina@epa.gov. C. Mail: EPA–R03–OAR–2007–0534, Cristina Fernandez, Chief, Air Quality Planning Branch, Mailcode 3AP21, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. D. Hand Delivery: At the previouslylisted EPA Region III address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R03–OAR–2007– 0534. 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[FR Doc No: 07-6287]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 50

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172; FRL-8513-1]


Availability of Additional Information Related to the Review of 
the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone

AGENCY:  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION:  Notice of data availability.

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SUMMARY:  The EPA is providing notice that it has placed in the docket 
for the review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) 
for ozone (O3) (Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172) additional 
information relevant to the rulemaking proposing revisions to those 
standards. See 72 FR 37818, July 11, 2007. Specifically, this notice 
announces the availability of a memorandum from Abt Associates, Inc. 
dated November 27, 2007. The subject of the memo is: ``Additional 
Tables: Non-Accidental Mortality and Lung Function Responses Associated 
with O3 Concentrations that Just Meet the Current and 
Alternative 8-Hour Daily Maximum Standards--Totals and Portions 
Attributable to O3 Within 0.1 ppm Ranges, Based on 2002 and 
2004 Air Quality Data.'' The docket number for this memo is EPA-HQ-OAR-
2005-0172-6942.

DATES:  The memorandum was placed in the Ozone NAAQS docket on December 
17, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Mr. Harvey Richmond, Office of Air 
Quality Planning and Standards (C-504-06), U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711: telephone: 919-
541-5271; e-mail: richmond.harvey@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

A. Background

    On July 11, 2007, EPA published a proposed rule to make revisions 
to the primary and secondary NAAQS for ozone to provide requisite 
protection of public health and welfare (72 FR 37818). A Technical 
Support Document (TSD) was completed in July 2007 by Abt Associates, 
Inc. entitled ``Ozone Health Risk Assessment for Selected Urban 
Areas.'' This TSD is docket item EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172-6794. Since 
completion of the TSD, Abt Associates, Inc. has prepared an additional 
analysis to show the non-accidental mortality and lung function risk 
associated with each 0.01 ppm O3 concentration or exposure 
interval for air quality simulating just meeting the current and 
several alternative standards based on 2002 and 2004 air quality data. 
The total O3-related risk for non-accidental mortality and 
specific lung function responses are also presented in the tables in 
this memo and are the same as reported in the July 2007 TSD.

B. How Can I Get a Copy of This Document?

    1. Docket. EPA has established a docket for this action under 
Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172. The document entitled ``Additional 
Tables: Non-Accidental Mortality and Lung Function Responses Associated 
with O3 Concentrations that Just Meet the Current and 
Alternative 8-Hour Daily Maximum Standards--Totals and Portions 
Attributable to O3 Within 0.1 ppm Ranges, Based on 2002 and 
2004 Air Quality Data'' has been placed in this docket as docket item 
EPA-HQ-OAR-2005-0172-6942. Publicly available docket materials are 
available either electronically through https://www.regulations.gov or 
in hard copy at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, 
EPA/DC, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The EPA 
Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number 
for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744 and the telephone number 
for the Air and Radiation.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 50

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Sulfur oxides.

    Dated: December 21, 2007.
Peter Tsirigotis,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
[FR Doc. 07-6287 Filed 1-3-08; 8:45 am]
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