Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Approval of Revisions to the Knox County Portion, 30259 [E9-14871]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 121 / Thursday, June 25, 2009 / Proposed Rules ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2008–0676–200820(b); FRL–8903–7] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Tennessee; Approval of Revisions to the Knox County Portion sroberts on PROD1PC70 with PROPOSALS AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Knox County portion of the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Tennessee on April 21, 2008. The revision pertains to the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management (KCDAQM) Regulation, Section 25.0 ‘‘Permits,’’ specifically subsection 25.6—Exemptions. This revision removes ‘‘mobile sources’’ from the list of exempted air contaminant sources, with respect to operating permits and reserves subsection 25.6.A. This revision is part of KCDAQM strategy to attain and maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 8-hour ozone, particulate matter (PM)2.5 and PM10. This revision was certified by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to be at least as stringent as the State of Tennessee’s existing requirements in Chapter 1200–3–9–.04 ‘‘Exemptions,’’ and is being approved pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 27, 2009. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– OAR–2008–0676, by one of the following methods: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:01 Jun 24, 2009 Jkt 217001 1. https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. E-mail: benjamin.lynorae@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (404) 562–9019. 4. Mail: ‘‘EPA–R04–OAR–2008– 0676,’’ 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. Lynorae Benjamin, Chief, 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 Regional Office’s normal hours of operation. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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. Twunjala Bradley, 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) 562–9352. Ms. Bradley can also be reached via electronic mail at bradley.twunjala@epa.gov. For additional information see the direct final rule which is published in the Rules section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 15, 2009. Beverly H. Banister, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. E9–14871 Filed 6–24–09; 8:45 am] 30259 SUMMARY: The Clean Air Act requires that the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) establish a regulation which would require that accidental chemical releases be reported to the CSB or to the National Response Center. With this advance notice of proposed rulemaking, the CSB seeks to obtain comments on how best to proceed with implementing this requirement. The CSB will use this information in the development of a proposed and then a final rule. DATES: Written comments must be received by the CSB on or before August 4, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit written comments, identified by docket number CSB–09–01, by either of the following methods: • E-mail: anpr@csb.gov. Include CSB–09–01 in the subject line of the message. • Mail/Express delivery service: Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board, Office of General Counsel, Attn: C. Kirkpatrick, 2175 K Street, NW., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20037. Instructions: All comment submissions must include the agency name and docket number. All comments received, including any personal information provided, will be made available to the public without modifications or deletions. For detailed instructions on submitting comments electronically, including acceptable file formats, see the ‘‘Electronic Submission of Comments’’ heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. Docket: For information on access to the docket to read comments received by the CSB, see the ‘‘Inspection of Comments’’ heading in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Kirkpatrick, at (202) 261– 7600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Background CHEMICAL SAFETY AND HAZARD INVESTIGATION BOARD Statutory Requirement The CSB was established by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. The statute directs the CSB, among other things, to: 40 CFR Chapter VI [Docket No. CSB–09–01] Chemical Release Reporting AGENCY: Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 121 (Thursday, June 25, 2009)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 30259]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2008-0676-200820(b); FRL-8903-7]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Tennessee; Approval of Revisions to the Knox County Portion

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the 
Knox County portion of the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
submitted by the State of Tennessee on April 21, 2008. The revision 
pertains to the Knox County Department of Air Quality Management 
(KCDAQM) Regulation, Section 25.0 ``Permits,'' specifically subsection 
25.6--Exemptions. This revision removes ``mobile sources'' from the 
list of exempted air contaminant sources, with respect to operating 
permits and reserves subsection 25.6.A. This revision is part of KCDAQM 
strategy to attain and maintain the National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards for 8-hour ozone, particulate matter (PM)2.5 and 
PM10. This revision was certified by the Tennessee 
Department of Environment and Conservation to be at least as stringent 
as the State of Tennessee's existing requirements in Chapter 1200-3-
9-.04 ``Exemptions,'' and is being approved pursuant to section 110 of 
the Clean Air Act (CAA).
    In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is 
approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior 
proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal 
and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the 
approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments 
are received in response to this rule, no further activity is 
contemplated. If EPA receives 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 rule. EPA will not 
institute a second comment period on this document. Any parties 
interested in commenting on this document should do so at this time.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 27, 2009.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R04-
OAR-2008-0676, by one of the following methods:
    1. https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. E-mail: benjamin.lynorae@epa.gov.
    3. Fax: (404) 562-9019.
    4. Mail: ``EPA-R04-OAR-2008-0676,'' 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. Lynorae Benjamin, Chief, 
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 Regional Office's normal hours 
of operation. The Regional Office's official hours of business are 
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 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. Twunjala Bradley, 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) 562-9352. Ms. Bradley can also be reached via electronic mail 
at bradley.twunjala@epa.gov.

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

    Dated: June 15, 2009.
Beverly H. Banister,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.
[FR Doc. E9-14871 Filed 6-24-09; 8:45 am]
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