Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: New Substitute in the Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program, 6338-6339 [2010-2829]

Download as PDF 6338 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 9, 2010 / Proposed Rules For further information on this SIP revision, which replaces the existing requirements for CO emissions from BOFs at steel mills with a new regulation that establishes a new, equivalent CO standard for BOFs in steel mills in Maryland, please see the information provided in the direct final action, with the same title, that is located in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register publication. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 22, 2010. W. C. Early, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2010–2676 Filed 2–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2007–0113–200709(b); FRL–9098–4 ] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Georgia: State Implementation Plan Revision Cprice-sewell on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division on September 26, 2006, with a clarifying revision submitted on November 6, 2006. The proposed revisions include multiple modifications to Georgia’s Air Quality Rules found at Chapter 391–3–1. These revisions are part of Georgia’s strategy to meet the national ambient air quality standards. EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s SIP revisions pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act. EPA is not acting on revisions to rules 391–3–1–.01(qqqq), 391–3–1–.02(2)(zz), 391–3–1–.02(2)(mmm), 391–3–1– .02(6)(a), 391–3–1–.03(6)(g), and 391–3– 1–.03(6)(i) at this time. EPA is also not acting on revisions to rule 391–3–1– 02(2)(ooo), as Georgia has submitted a revised version of the rule. Additionally, we are not acting on several revisions to the September 26, 2006, SIP submittal, that are not part of the federally approved SIP. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before March 11, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number, ‘‘EPA– R04–OAR–2007–0113,’’ by one of the following methods: VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:33 Feb 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 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–2007–0113,’’ 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, 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: 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. 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. For additional information see the direct final rule which is published in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Dated: December 11, 2009. Beverly H. Banister, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2010–2707 Filed 2–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 82 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0664; FRL–9112–6] Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: New Substitute in the Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period. SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of October 19, 2009, proposing to find HFO–1234yf acceptable, subject to use conditions as a substitute for CFC–12 in motor vehicle air conditioning. The proposed substitute is a non-ozone-depleting substance and consequently does not contribute to stratospheric ozone depletion. In response to requests from several stakeholders and to allow comments on new supporting materials, this action reopens the public comment period through February 24, 2010. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published October 19, 2009 (74 FR 53445), is reopened. Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OAR–2008–0664, must be received on or before February 24, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to docket EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0664 by one of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. E-mail: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov. Mail: Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), Mailcode 6102T, Attention Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0664, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460. Hand Delivery: Public Reading Room, Room 3334, EPA West Building, 1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. 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–HQ–OAR–2008– E:\FR\FM\09FEP1.SGM 09FEP1 Cprice-sewell on DSK2BSOYB1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 9, 2010 / Proposed Rules 0664. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change and may be made available online at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https:// www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without going through https:// www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the https:// www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC. This Docket Facility 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 Docket is (202) 566– 1742. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Sheppard, Stratospheric Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs; Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., VerDate Nov<24>2008 14:33 Feb 08, 2010 Jkt 220001 Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9163; fax number, (202) 343–2338; e-mail address: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov. Notices and rulemakings under the SNAP program are available on EPA’s Stratospheric Ozone Web site at www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/ regulations.html. For copies of the full list of SNAP decisions in all industrial sectors, contact the EPA Stratospheric Protection Hotline at (800) 296–1996. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The statutory and regulatory background is described in detail in the Federal Register proposed rule of October 19, 2009 (74 FR 53445). In that document, EPA proposed to find HFO– 1234yf acceptable as an alternative refrigerant for motor vehicle air conditioning, subject to use conditions. The refrigerant discussed in the proposed action, for which the comment period is reopened, is a non-ozonedepleting substance. This Action EPA has received a request for an extension to the comment deadline for this proposed rule. This action reopens the comment period. The Agency will consider additional comments we receive through February 24, 2010 in response to this action. Note that additional information is available in the public docket, EPA–HQ–OAR–2008–0664, since publication of the October 19, 2009 proposed rule and a subsequent notice reopening the public comment period (December 28, 2009; 74 FR 68558). EPA will also consider comments received by February 24, 2010 in response to the previous Federal Register publication [EPA– OAR–2008–0664] before issuing a final regulatory determination for HFO– 1234yf. We intend to issue a regulatory determination as expeditiously as possible following consideration of the comments and information we receive. Dated: February 3, 2010. Gina McCarthy, Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2010–2829 Filed 2–8–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 6339 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 4 [ET Docket No. 04–35, RM 11588, DA 10– 220] California Public Utilities Commission Petition for Rulemaking AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Petition for rulemaking. SUMMARY: The California Public Utilities Commission (‘‘CPUC’’) filed a Petition for Rulemaking requesting that the Federal Communications Commission (Commission or FCC grant State public utilities commissions direct access to the Commission’s Network Outage Reporting System (NORS). The CPUC also requests password-protected access to California-specific disruption and outage data in the NORS. The FCC seeks comment on this petition. DATES: Submit statements in support of or in opposition to the petition for rulemaking on or before March 4, 2010; replies to statements in support of or in opposition to the petition for rulemaking should be submitted on or before March 19, 2010. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by RM–11588 and/or ET Docket No. 04–35, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Federal Communications Commission’s Web Site: https:// fjallfoss.fcc.gov/ecfs2/. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Commission’s Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20554. • People With Disabilities: Contact the FCC to request materials in accessible formats for people with disabilities (Braille, large print, electronic files, audio format) by e-mail: FCC504@fcc.gov or phone: 202–418– 0530 or TTY: 202–418–0432. For detailed instructions for submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information contact Jean Ann Collins, Deputy Chief, Communications Systems Analysis Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission, at (202) 418- 2792 or jeanann.collins@fcc.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 9, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 6338-6339]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-2829]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 82

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0664; FRL-9112-6]


Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: New Substitute in the Motor 
Vehicle Air Conditioning Sector Under the Significant New Alternatives 
Policy (SNAP) Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of public comment period.

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SUMMARY: EPA issued a proposed rule in the Federal Register of October 
19, 2009, proposing to find HFO-1234yf acceptable, subject to use 
conditions as a substitute for CFC-12 in motor vehicle air 
conditioning. The proposed substitute is a non-ozone-depleting 
substance and consequently does not contribute to stratospheric ozone 
depletion. In response to requests from several stakeholders and to 
allow comments on new supporting materials, this action reopens the 
public comment period through February 24, 2010.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published October 19, 
2009 (74 FR 53445), is reopened. Comments, identified by docket 
identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0664, must be received on or 
before February 24, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments to docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0664 by one 
of the following methods:
    Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the 
on-line instructions for submitting comments.
    E-mail: a-and-r-Docket@epa.gov.
    Mail: Environmental Protection Agency. EPA Docket Center (EPA/DC), 
Mailcode 6102T, Attention Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0664, 1200 
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460.
    Hand Delivery: Public Reading Room, Room 3334, EPA West Building, 
1301 Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. 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-HQ-OAR-
2008-

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0664. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included in 
the public docket without change and may be made available online at 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be 
Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you 
consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through https://www.regulations.gov or e-mail. The https://www.regulations.gov Web site 
is an ``anonymous access'' system, which means EPA will not know your 
identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of 
your comment. If you send an e-mail comment directly to EPA without 
going through https://www.regulations.gov your e-mail address will be 
automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is 
placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you 
submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name 
and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any 
disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to 
technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA 
may not be able to consider your comment. Electronic files should avoid 
the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of 
any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such 
as copyrighted material, will be publicly available only in hard copy.
    Publicly available docket materials are available either 
electronically in https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air 
Docket, EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC. This Docket Facility 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 Docket is (202) 566-1742.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Margaret Sheppard, Stratospheric 
Protection Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs; Environmental 
Protection Agency, Mail Code 6205J, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., 
Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343-9163; fax number, 
(202) 343-2338; e-mail address: sheppard.margaret@epa.gov. Notices and 
rulemakings under the SNAP program are available on EPA's Stratospheric 
Ozone Web site at www.epa.gov/ozone/snap/regulations.html. For copies 
of the full list of SNAP decisions in all industrial sectors, contact 
the EPA Stratospheric Protection Hotline at (800) 296-1996.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The statutory and regulatory background is described in detail in 
the Federal Register proposed rule of October 19, 2009 (74 FR 53445). 
In that document, EPA proposed to find HFO-1234yf acceptable as an 
alternative refrigerant for motor vehicle air conditioning, subject to 
use conditions. The refrigerant discussed in the proposed action, for 
which the comment period is reopened, is a non-ozone-depleting 
substance.

This Action

    EPA has received a request for an extension to the comment deadline 
for this proposed rule.
    This action reopens the comment period. The Agency will consider 
additional comments we receive through February 24, 2010 in response to 
this action. Note that additional information is available in the 
public docket, EPA-HQ-OAR-2008-0664, since publication of the October 
19, 2009 proposed rule and a subsequent notice reopening the public 
comment period (December 28, 2009; 74 FR 68558). EPA will also consider 
comments received by February 24, 2010 in response to the previous 
Federal Register publication [EPA-OAR-2008-0664] before issuing a final 
regulatory determination for HFO-1234yf. We intend to issue a 
regulatory determination as expeditiously as possible following 
consideration of the comments and information we receive.

    Dated: February 3, 2010.
Gina McCarthy,
Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2010-2829 Filed 2-8-10; 8:45 am]
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