Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; Particulate Matter Standards, 17894 [2010-7969]

Download as PDF 17894 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 67 / Thursday, April 8, 2010 / Proposed Rules That airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 7.2-mile radius of the Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport, AK, and within 3.8 miles either side of the 239 bearing from the Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport, extending from the 7.2-mile radius to 12.9 miles west of the Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport, and within 2.9 miles either side of the 110 bearing from the Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport, extending from the 7.2-mile radius to 14.5 miles east of the Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport; and that airspace extending upward from 1,200 feet above the surface within a 73mile radius of the Edward G. Pitka Sr. Airport, AK. Issued in Anchorage, AK, on March 25, 2010. Anthony M. Wylie, Manager, Alaska Flight Services Information Area Group. BILLING CODE 4910–13–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2009–0731; FRL–9129–8] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; Particulate Matter Standards sroberts on DSKD5P82C1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Wisconsin State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on September 11, 2009. EPA revised its particulate matter standards in October 2006 by strengthening the 24-hour fine particulate standard and revoking the annual standard for course particulate. Wisconsin updated its state rule for ambient air quality standards to match the current Federal standards for particulate matter. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– OAR–2009–0731, by one of the following methods: 1. https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. E-mail: compher.michael@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (312) 692–2511. 4. Mail: Michael Compher, Acting Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Michael Compher, Acting Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, 15:48 Apr 07, 2010 Jkt 220001 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: Matt Rau, Environmental Engineer, Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6524, rau.matthew@epa.gov. [FR Doc. 2010–8020 Filed 4–7–10; 8:45 am] VerDate Nov<24>2008 Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal 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 an 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. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives an adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions 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: March 11, 2010. Walter W. Kovalick Jr., Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2010–7969 Filed 4–7–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R06–OAR–2007–0993; FRL–9134–7] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Interstate Transport of Pollution AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve this State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the New Mexico Environmental Department (NMED) for the purpose of addressing one element of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i), which pertains to prohibiting air pollutant emissions from within New Mexico from significantly contributing to nonattainment of the ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS in any state. This SIP revision satisfies the State of New Mexico’s obligation to submit a SIP revision that demonstrates that adequate provisions are in place to prohibit air emissions from significantly contributing to the nonattainment of another state’s air quality through interstate transport. This rulemaking action is being taken under section 110 of the CAA. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before May 10, 2010. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. 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: Emad Shahin, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733, telephone (214) 665–6717; fax number (214) 665–7263; e-mail address shahin.emad@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal 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 relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the E:\FR\FM\08APP1.SGM 08APP1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 2010)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 17894]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7969]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2009-0731; FRL-9129-8]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Wisconsin; Particulate Matter Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Wisconsin State 
Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on September 11, 2009. EPA revised 
its particulate matter standards in October 2006 by strengthening the 
24-hour fine particulate standard and revoking the annual standard for 
course particulate. Wisconsin updated its state rule for ambient air 
quality standards to match the current Federal standards for 
particulate matter.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 10, 2010.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-
OAR-2009-0731, by one of the following methods:
    1. https://www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. E-mail: compher.michael@epa.gov.
    3. Fax: (312) 692-2511.
    4. Mail: Michael Compher, Acting Chief, Criteria Pollutant Section, 
Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 
West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.
    5. Hand Delivery: Michael Compher, Acting Chief, Criteria Pollutant 
Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such 
deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of 
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of 
boxed information. The Regional Office 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: Matt Rau, Environmental Engineer, 
Criteria Pollutant Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, 
Illinois 60604, (312) 886-6524, rau.matthew@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Final Rules section of this Federal 
Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal 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 an 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. Any 
parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this 
time. Please note that if EPA receives an adverse comment on an 
amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may 
be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those 
provisions 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.

    Dated: March 11, 2010.
Walter W. Kovalick Jr.,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
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