Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Alabama: Volatile Organic Compounds and Open Burning, 53162-53163 [E8-21313]

Download as PDF 53162 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 179 / Monday, September 15, 2008 / Proposed Rules erowe on PROD1PC64 with PROPOSALS-1 Characterization and Monitoring— There is a need to develop an understanding of baseline conditions of marine resources within the sanctuary, ecosystem functions, and status and trends of biological and socioeconomic resources to effectively inform management. OCNMS, in conjunction with IPC and other entities, will work to resolve these needs. Spill Prevention, Contingency Planning and Response—The risk from vessel traffic and other hazards remains a significant threat to marine resources. The potential for a catastrophic oil spill remains a primary concern and while advances in maritime safety have been made since the sanctuary was designated, better coordination is needed for response to these threats. Oil spills cause immediate and potentially long-term harm to marine resources as well as socioeconomic impacts to coastal communities. Climate Change—Climate change is widely acknowledged, yet there is considerable uncertainty about current and future consequences at local, ecosystem and oceanic scales. Increased coordination and cooperation among resource management agencies is required to improve planning, monitoring and adaptive management to address this phenomenon. Ocean Literacy—Enhancing the public’s awareness and appreciation of marine, socio-economic, and cultural resources is a cornerstone of the sanctuary’s mission. Recent regional initiatives offer opportunities for the sanctuary, in conjunction with IPC and other entities, to expand educational contributions and reach a larger audience. Marine Debris—Coastal marine debris is a persistent and poorly diagnosed problem within the sanctuary that negatively impacts natural and socioeconomic resources and qualities. Condition Report In preparation for management plan review, NOAA has produced an Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary 2008 Condition Report. The Condition Report provides a summary of resources in OCNMS, pressures on those resources, the current condition and trends, and management responses to the pressures that threaten the integrity of the marine environment. Specifically, the Condition Report includes information on the status and trends of water quality, habitat, living resources and maritime archaeological resources and the human activities that affect them. The report serves as a supporting document for the Management Plan Review Process, to VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Sep 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 inform constituents who desire to participate in that process. Additionally, the Olympic Coast Intergovernmental Policy Council (IPC) has requested that an IPC authored addendum be distributed with the Condition Report. The IPC is composed of the state of Washington, the Hoh, Makah, Quileute Indian Tribes and Quinault Indian Nation, and was formed to provide a forum for resource managers to exchange information, coordinate policies, and develop recommendations for resource management within the sanctuary. The Hoh, Makah, Quileute Indian Tribes and Quinault Indian Nation signed treaties with the U.S. government and exist as domestic sovereigns. Since the affirmation of treaty fishing rights in U.S. v. Washington, tribal, state and federal governments developed a unique management approach for fisheries in western Washington. This addendum explains this co-management approach, its underlying legal framework, and Washington Coastal Treaty Tribes’ historic and present use of marine resources. The condition report and the IPC addendum will be made available to the general public in advance of scoping meetings and on the Internet at: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/science/ condition/welcome.html. Scoping Comments Scoping meetings provide an opportunity to make direct comments to NOAA on the management of the sanctuary’s natural and cultural resources, including administrative programs. We encourage the public to participate and welcome any comments related to the sanctuary. In particular, we are interested in hearing about the public’s view on: • The sanctuary’s potential management priorities for the next five to ten years. • Effectiveness of the existing management plan in protecting sanctuary resources. • Sanctuary programs, activities and needs, including but not limited to resource protection programs, research and monitoring programs, education, volunteer, and outreach programs. • Implementation of regulations and permits. • Adequacy of existing boundaries to protect sanctuary resources. • Assessment of the existing operational and administrative framework (staffing, offices, vessels, etc.). Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1431 et seq. (Federal Domestic Assistance Catalog Number 11.429 Marine Sanctuary Program). PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Dated: September 4, 2008. Daniel J. Basta, Director for the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. [FR Doc. E8–21489 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–NK–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2008–0593–200818b; FRL– 8714–6] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Alabama: Volatile Organic Compounds and Open Burning Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the Alabama State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management on January 8, 2008. The revisions include modifications to Alabama’s Volatile Organic Compounds and Control of Open Burning and Incineration regulations, found at Alabama Administrative Code Chapters 335–3–1 and 335–3–3, respectively. This proposed action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act. This SIP revision also contains a letter addressing the requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i), which EPA will consider separately. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 15, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. ‘‘EPA–R04– OAR–2008–0593,’’ by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. E-mail: harder.stacy@epa.gov. 3. Fax: 404–562–9019. 4. Mail: ‘‘EPA–R04–OAR–2008– 0593,’’ Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. 5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Ms. Stacy Harder, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Such deliveries are only accepted during the E:\FR\FM\15SEP1.SGM 15SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 179 / Monday, September 15, 2008 / Proposed Rules Regional Office’s normal hours of operation. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding federal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments. Ms. Stacy Harder, Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. The telephone number is (404) 562–9042. Ms. Harder can also be reached via electronic mail at harder.stacy@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct final rule which is published in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: September 4, 2008. Russell L. Wright, Jr., Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. E8–21313 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 52 and 70 [EPA–R07–OAR–2008–0614; FRL–8713–9] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Operating Permits Program; State of Missouri Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. erowe on PROD1PC64 with PROPOSALS-1 AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA proposes to approve a revision to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) and Operating Permits Program. EPA proposes to approve a revision to the Missouri rule entitled ‘‘Submission of Emission Data, Emission Fees, and Process Information.’’ These revisions will establish emission fees for the Missouri facilities as required annually, align state rule reporting requirements with the Federal Consolidated Emission Reporting Rule, and decrease the required Emissions Inventory Questionnaire reporting frequency for affected installations. DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by October 15, 2008. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07– OAR–2008–0614, by mail to Amy VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:30 Sep 12, 2008 Jkt 214001 Algoe-Eakin, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Algoe-Eakin at (913) 551–7942, or by e-mail at algoe-eakin.amy@epa.gov. In the final rules section of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the state’s SIP revision and Title V revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this action. If EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed action. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on part of this rule and if that part can be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those parts of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 4, 2008. John B. Askew, Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. E8–21183 Filed 9–12–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 53163 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 63 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0154; FRL–8715–8] RIN 2060–AO13 Revision of Source Category List for Standards Under Section 112(k) of the Clean Air Act; and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Ferroalloys Production Facilities Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: EPA is revising the area source category list by changing the name of the ferroalloys production category to clarify that it includes all types of ferroalloys. We are also adding two additional products (calcium carbide and silicon metal) to the source category. Because calcium carbide and silicon metal production involve the use of equipment and processes similar to those employed in ferroalloy production, we are proposing to address these two products as part of the ferroalloys production category. EPA is also proposing national emissions standards for control of hazardous air pollutants for area source ferroalloys production facilities. The proposed emissions standards for new and existing sources are based on EPA’s proposed determination as to what constitutes the generally available control technology (GACT) or management practices for the source category. We are proposing to exempt the ferroalloys production area source categories from title V permitting requirements. DATES: Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2008, unless a public hearing is requested by September 25, 2008. If a hearing is requested on these proposed rules, written comments must be received by October 30, 2008. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act, comments on the information collection provisions must be received by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on or before October 15, 2008. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0154. All documents in the docket are listed in the Federal Docket Management System index at https://www.regulations.gov. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential business information or other information whose disclosure is E:\FR\FM\15SEP1.SGM 15SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 179 (Monday, September 15, 2008)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 53162-53163]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-21313]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2008-0593-200818b; FRL-8714-6]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Alabama: 
Volatile Organic Compounds and Open Burning

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the Alabama State 
Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Alabama Department of 
Environmental Management on January 8, 2008. The revisions include 
modifications to Alabama's Volatile Organic Compounds and Control of 
Open Burning and Incineration regulations, found at Alabama 
Administrative Code Chapters 335-3-1 and 335-3-3, respectively. This 
proposed action is being taken pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air 
Act.
    This SIP revision also contains a letter addressing the 
requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i), which EPA will consider 
separately.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before October 15, 2008.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. ``EPA-R04-
OAR-2008-0593,'' by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. E-mail: harder.stacy@epa.gov.
    3. Fax: 404-562-9019.
    4. Mail: ``EPA-R04-OAR-2008-0593,'' Regulatory Development Section, 
Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., 
Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Ms. Stacy Harder, Regulatory 
Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics 
Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 
Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. Such deliveries are 
only accepted during the

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Regional Office's normal hours of operation. The Regional Office's 
official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, 
excluding federal holidays.
    Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules 
section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to 
submit comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Stacy Harder, Regulatory 
Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics 
Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 
Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960. The telephone number 
is (404) 562-9042. Ms. Harder can also be reached via electronic mail 
at harder.stacy@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct 
final rule which is published in the Rules Section of this Federal 
Register.

    Dated: September 4, 2008.
Russell L. Wright, Jr.,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.
[FR Doc. E8-21313 Filed 9-12-08; 8:45 am]
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