Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Transportation Conformity Regulations; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule, 48860 [2010-19812]

Download as PDF 48860 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 155 / Thursday, August 12, 2010 / Rules and Regulations Drafting Information Theo Matuskowitz drafted these regulations under the guidance of Peter J. Probasco of the Office of Subsistence Management, Alaska Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, Alaska. Additional assistance was provided by • Daniel Sharp, Alaska State Office, Bureau of Land Management; • Sandy Rabinowitch and Nancy Swanton, Alaska Regional Office, National Park Service; • Dr. Glenn Chen and Patricia Petrivelli, Alaska Regional Office, Bureau of Indian Affairs; • Jerry Berg, Alaska Regional Office, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and • Steve Kessler, Alaska Regional Office, U.S. Forest Service. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3, 472, 551, 668dd, 3101–3126; 18 U.S.C. 3551–3586; 43 U.S.C. 1733. Dated: June 29, 2010. Polly Wheeler, Acting Chair, Federal Subsistence Board. Dated: June 30, 2010. Steve Kessler, Subsistence Program Leader, USDA–Forest Service. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing its direct final rule approving Maryland’s conformity regulations. This withdrawal action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act. DATES: The direct final rule published at 75 FR 34644 on June 18, 2010, is withdrawn as of August 12, 2010. ADDRESSES: EPA has established docket number EPA–R03–OAR–2008–0871 for this action. The index to the docket is available electronically at https:// www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Kotsch, (215) 814–3335, or by e-mail at kotsch.martin@epa.gov. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: August 2, 2010. W.C. Early, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2010–19909 Filed 8–11–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410–11–P, 4310–55–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Accordingly, the amendment to the table in 40 CFR 52.1070(c), published June 18, 2010 (75 FR 34646), is withdrawn as of August 12, 2010. 40 CFR Part 52 [FR Doc. 2010–19812 Filed 8–11–10; 8:45 am] ■ BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [EPA–R03–OAR–2008–0871; FRL–9187–9] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Transportation Conformity Regulations; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: On June 18, 2010 (75 FR 34644), EPA published a direct final rule to approve revisions to the Maryland State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions amended Maryland’s transportation conformity regulations and general conformity regulations. EPA’s approval did not include Maryland’s regulation regarding conflict resolution associated with conformity determinations (COMAR 26.11.26.06). EPA has determined that it cannot proceed with approval of these SIP revisions until and unless it also approves Maryland’s regulation regarding conflict resolution associated with conformity determinations. WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:11 Aug 11, 2010 Jkt 220001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R06–OAR–2005–NM–0009; FRL– 9187–8] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Revisions to Emissions Inventory Reporting Requirements, and General Provisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Direct final rule. AGENCY: The EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the New Mexico State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern two separate actions. First, we are approving revisions to regulations on Emission Inventories (EIs) submitted by stationary sources of air pollutants. EIs are critical for the efforts of state, local, and federal agencies to attain and maintain the SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) that EPA has established for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, and carbon monoxide. The revisions add new definitions; modify existing definitions; and require stationary sources of air pollutants located in New Mexico outside of Bernalillo County to report emissions location information, PM2.5 emissions, and ammonia emissions to New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). The revisions also allow NMED to require speciation of hazardous air pollutants for emissions reporting. Second, we are approving revisions to the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC), 20.2.1 NMAC—General Provisions. We are adding a new definition for Significant Figures into the New Mexico SIP. The EPA is approving these two actions pursuant to section 110 of the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA, Act). DATES: This direct final rule will be effective October 12, 2010 without further notice unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 13, 2010. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule will not take effect. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket No EPA–R06– OAR–2005–NM–0009, by one of the following methods: • Federal e-Rulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. • Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. • EPA Region 6 ‘‘Contact Us’’ Web site: https://epa.gov/region6/ r6coment.htm. Please click on ‘‘6PD (Multimedia)’’ and select ‘‘Air’’ before submitting comments. • E-mail: Mr. Guy Donaldson at donaldson.guy@epa.gov. Please also send a copy by e-mail to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section below. • Fax: Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), at fax number 214–665–7263. • Mail: Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. • Hand or Courier Delivery: Mr. Guy Donaldson, Chief, Air Planning Section (6PD–L), Environmental Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. Such deliveries are accepted only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays, and not on legal holidays. Special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. E:\FR\FM\12AUR1.SGM 12AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 155 (Thursday, August 12, 2010)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 48860]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19812]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0871; FRL-9187-9]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Maryland; Transportation Conformity Regulations; Withdrawal of Direct 
Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: On June 18, 2010 (75 FR 34644), EPA published a direct final 
rule to approve revisions to the Maryland State Implementation Plan 
(SIP). The revisions amended Maryland's transportation conformity 
regulations and general conformity regulations. EPA's approval did not 
include Maryland's regulation regarding conflict resolution associated 
with conformity determinations (COMAR 26.11.26.06). EPA has determined 
that it cannot proceed with approval of these SIP revisions until and 
unless it also approves Maryland's regulation regarding conflict 
resolution associated with conformity determinations. Therefore, EPA is 
withdrawing its direct final rule approving Maryland's conformity 
regulations. This withdrawal action is being taken under section 110 of 
the Clean Air Act.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 75 FR 34644 on June 18, 2010, 
is withdrawn as of August 12, 2010.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established docket number EPA-R03-OAR-2008-0871 for 
this action. The index to the docket is available electronically at 
https://www.regulations.gov and in hard copy at Air Protection Division, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Martin Kotsch, (215) 814-3335, or by 
e-mail at kotsch.martin@epa.gov.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen 
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: August 2, 2010.
W.C. Early,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region III.

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Accordingly, the amendment to the table in 40 CFR 52.1070(c), published 
June 18, 2010 (75 FR 34646), is withdrawn as of August 12, 2010.

[FR Doc. 2010-19812 Filed 8-11-10; 8:45 am]
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