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example, signage, plaques, media and
communication). What are the
appropriate ways the Forest Service
should recognize our partners, both
non-profit and for-profit?
Conclusion
The Forest Service is considering how
best to proceed with policy
development relating to partnership
arrangements. Public input relating to
the questions listed above will be
helpful in developing the Agency’s
policy.
Dated: September 8, 2010.
Thomas L. Tidwell,
Chief, Forest Service.
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BILLING CODE 3410–11–P
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40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 72, 78, and 97
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0491; FRL–9201–6]
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Federal Implementation Plans To
Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine
Particulate Matter and Ozone;
Correction
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule; correcting
amendments.
AGENCY:
The preamble to the proposed
Transport Rule contains minor,
technical errors that EPA is correcting in
this action. In the portion of the
preamble discussing in detail the
proposed trading programs, EPA states
clearly that it is proposing provisions
that allow units to opt into these trading
programs. Moreover, the proposed rule
text for the Transport Rule includes
detailed opt-in provisions for each
proposed trading program. However,
two sentences in other portions of the
Transport Rule preamble erroneously
state that the proposed trading programs
do not allow units to opt in. In this
proposed rule, EPA is correcting these
technical errors.
DATES: Effective Date: These correcting
amendments are effective on September
14, 2010.
Comments: The deadline for receipt of
comments on the proposed Transport
Rule (including the corrections
proposed by this action) continues to be
October 1, 2010, the same date set forth
in the proposed Transport Rule (75 FR
45210, August 2, 2010) as the deadline
for receipt of comments.
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Public Hearing: As explained in the
proposed Transport Rule, three public
hearings were scheduled to be held
before the end of the comment period.
The dates, times and locations were
announced separately. Please refer to
the notice of public hearings (75 FR
45075, August 2, 2010) on the proposed
Transport Rule for additional
information on the comment period and
the public hearings.
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a
docket for the proposed Transport Rule,
including this action, under Docket ID
EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0491. 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., confidential business information
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 EPA Docket Center EPA/DC, EPA
West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution
Ave., NW., Washington, DC. The Public
Reading Room 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 EPA Docket Center is
(202) 566–1742. This action and other
rulemaking actions related to the
proposed Transport Rule are also
available at EPA’s Air Transport Web
site at https://www.epa.gov/airtransport.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Tim Smith, Air Quality Policy Division,
Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards (C539–04), Environmental
Protection Agency, Research Triangle
Park, NC 27711; telephone number:
(919) 541–4718; fax number: (919) 541–
0824; e-mail address:
smith.tim@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The proposed Transport Rule contains
minor, technical errors in two sentences
in the preamble. In the portion of the
preamble (i.e., section V.D.4.a (75 FR
45307–9)) that discusses in detail the
proposed Transport Rule trading
programs, EPA states clearly that it is
proposing provisions that allow units to
opt into the proposed trading programs.
Moreover, the proposed rule text in the
proposed Transport Rule (75 FR 45389–
92, 45414–17, 45438–41, and 45462–65)
includes detailed opt-in provisions for
each of these trading programs.
However, subsequent portions (i.e.,
sections V.F.3 (75 FR 45338) and V.G.1
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(75 FR 45340)) of the preamble compare
the proposed rule with the Clean Air
Interstate Rule and the Acid Rain
Program and mention in a summary way
the treatment of opt-in units in the
proposed rule. Two sentences in those
portions of the preamble erroneously
state that the proposal does not allow
units to opt in.
EPA believes that the proposed
Transport Rule, as written, makes it
clear that the Agency is proposing to
allow units to opt into the Transport
Rule trading programs. Furthermore, on
July 15, 2010, EPA put a statement on
its Web site noting that the proposed
trading programs allow for opt-in units
and explaining that the two sentences
on 75 FR 45338 and 45340 are in error.
On August 2, 2010, the docket for the
proposed Transport Rule, including a
memorandum noting that this statement
had been put on EPA’s Web site, became
publicly available.
While EPA maintains that its proposal
is clear in proposing to allow opt-in
units, EPA is publishing this
amendment to the proposed Transport
Rule to eliminate any possible claim of
confusion. Specifically, EPA is
amending the two erroneous sentences
in the proposed Transport Rule
preamble as follows. The second
sentence in section V.F.3 of the
preamble (75 FR 45338 (col. 1)) is
amended to read: ‘‘First, the proposed
Transport Rule allows units to opt into
the trading programs.’’ The seventh
sentence of section V.G.1 of the
preamble (75 FR 45340 (col. 2)) is
amended to read: ‘‘The Transport Rule
programs as proposed have opt-in
provisions, so sources, including those
that have opted into the Acid Rain
Program, would be able to opt into the
Transport Rule programs.’’ These
amendments are technical changes that
do not alter the substance of the
proposal. On the contrary, the
amendments simply make two
sentences in the preamble that
summarily refer to the treatment of optin units in the proposal consistent with
the portions of the preamble and rule
text that contain not only a
comprehensive, detailed discussion of
EPA’s proposed inclusion of opt-in
units in the proposed Transport Rule
programs, but also the proposed opt-in
provisions themselves.
Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory
Planning and Review
This action only corrects minor,
technical errors in the proposed
Transport Rule and, as discussed above,
does not make any substantive change
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in the proposal. This action is therefore
not an ‘‘economically significant
regulatory action’’ under Executive
Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and
Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993).
Moreover, the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) previously reviewed
the proposed Transport Rule under
Executive Order 12866.
In addition, EPA previously prepared
the Regulatory Impacts Analysis (RIA)
for the proposed Transport Rule. This
action correcting minor, technical errors
does not affect the RIA. The RIA and the
discussion of it in the proposed
Transport Rule remain fully applicable
to the proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
B. Paperwork Reduction Act
EPA previously submitted for
approval by OMB under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.)
the information collection requirements
in the proposed Transport Rule. This
action correcting minor, technical errors
does not change these requirements and
their estimated burden. The discussion
of the requirements and their burden in
the proposed Transport Rule remain
fully applicable to the proposed
Transport Rule with the corrections
proposed by this action.
E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
EPA previously discussed the
federalism implications of the proposed
Transport Rule. This action correcting
minor, technical errors does not have
any federalism implications. The
discussion of federalism implications
and of the applicability of Executive
Order 13132, Federalism (64 FR 43255,
August 10, 1999) in the proposed
Transport Rule remain fully applicable
to the proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation
and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
EPA previously discussed the tribal
implications of the proposed Transport
Rule. This action correcting minor,
technical errors does not have any tribal
implications. The discussion of tribal
implications, and of the applicability of
Executive Order 13175, Consultation
and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments (65 FR 67249, November
9, 2000), in the proposed Transport Rule
remain fully applicable to the proposed
Transport Rule with the corrections
proposed by this action.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of
Children From Environmental Health
and Safety Risks
EPA previously discussed the
applicability of Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children From
Environmental Health and Safety Risks
(62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) to the
proposed Transport Rule. This action
correcting minor, technical errors does
not involve decisions on environmental
health and safety that may
disproportionately affect children. The
discussion in the proposed Transport
Rule concerning Executive Order 13045
remains fully applicable to the proposed
Transport Rule with the corrections
proposed by this action.
EPA previously prepared a written
statement under section 202 of the
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
(UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1531–1538), and
addressed the requirements of sections
203 through 205 of UMRA, concerning
the proposed Transport Rule. This
action correcting minor, technical errors
does not contain a Federal mandate that
may result in expenditures of $100
million or more for state, local, and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or
the private sector in any one year. The
written statement and the discussion of
the requirements of sections 203
through 205 of UMRA in the proposed
Transport Rule remain fully applicable
to the proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use
EPA previously prepared a Statement
of Energy Effects under Executive Order
13211, Actions Concerning Regulations
That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355, May
22, 2001). This action correcting minor,
technical errors not only is not a
‘‘significant energy action’’ as defined in
section 4(b) of Executive Order 13211,
but also does not affect the Statement of
Energy Effects. The statement and the
discussion of the statement in the
proposed Transport Rule remain fully
applicable to the proposed Transport
Rule with the corrections proposed by
this action.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
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EPA previously certified that the
proposed Transport Rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This action correcting minor, technical
errors does not change the economic
impact. The certification and the
discussion of it in the proposed
Transport Rule remain fully applicable
to the proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
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I. National Technology Transfer
Advancement Act
EPA previously discussed the
consistency of the proposed Transport
Rule with the requirements of section
12(b) of the National Technology
Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995,
(NTAA) Public Law 104–113, 12(d) (15
U.S.C. 272 note). This action correcting
minor, technical errors does not involve
the use of technical standards. The
discussion of the application of NTAA
requirements in the proposed Transport
Rule remains fully applicable to the
proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
J. Executive Order 12898: Federal
Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and
Low-Income Populations
EPA previously discussed the
application of the requirements of
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions
To Address Environmental Justice in
Minority Populations and Low-Income
Populations (59 FR 7629, February 16,
1994) to the proposed Transport Rule.
This action correcting minor, technical
errors does not change the human
health or environmental effects of the
proposed Transport Rule on minority,
low-income, and Tribal populations in
the United States. The discussion
applying the requirements of Executive
Order 12898 in the proposed Transport
Rule remains fully applicable to the
proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
List of Subjects
40 CFR Part 52
Administrative practice and
procedure, Air pollution control,
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
oxides, Ozone, Particulate matter,
Regional haze, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur
dioxide.
40 CFR Part 78
Acid rain, Administrative practice
and procedure, Air pollution control,
Electric utilities, Intergovernmental
relations, Nitrogen oxides, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur
dioxide.
40 CFR Part 97
Administrative practice and
procedure, Air pollution control,
Electric utilities, Nitrogen oxides,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur dioxide.
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Dated: September 8, 2010.
Lisa Jackson,
Administrator.
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BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R08–OAR–2006–0952; FRL–9200–9]
Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Montana; Attainment Plan for Libby,
MT PM2.5 Nonattainment Area and
PM10 State Implementation Plan
Revisions
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
EPA is proposing to approve
the State Implementation Plan (SIP)
revision submitted by the State of
Montana on March 26, 2008. Montana
submitted this SIP revision to meet
Clean Air Act requirements for attaining
the 15.0 micrograms per cubic meter
(μg/m3) annual fine Particulate Matter
(PM2.5) national ambient air quality
standard (NAAQS) for the Libby
nonattainment area. The plan, herein
called an ‘‘attainment plan,’’ includes an
attainment demonstration, an analysis
of Reasonably Available Control
Technology and Reasonably Available
Control Measures (RACT/RACM), baseyear and projection year emission
inventories, and contingency measures.
The requirement for a Reasonable
Further Progress (RFP) plan is satisfied
because Montana projects that
attainment with the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS
will occur in the Libby nonattainment
area by April 2010. In addition, we are
proposing to approve the PM10 SIP
revisions to the Lincoln County Air
Pollution Control Program submitted by
Montana on June 26, 2006 for inclusion
into Libby’s attainment plan. This
submittal contains provisions, including
contingency measures, for controlling
both PM10 and PM2.5 emissions from
woodstoves, road dust, and outdoor
burning. Finally, EPA is proposing to
find on-road directly emitted PM2.5 and
oxides of nitrogen (NOX) in the Libby,
Montana nonattainment area
insignificant for regional transportation
conformity purposes. If this
insignificance finding is finalized as
proposed, the Libby, Montana
nonattainment area will not have to
perform a regional emissions analysis
for either direct PM2.5 or NOX as part of
future conformity determinations for the
annual 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.
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Written comments must be
received on or before October 14, 2010.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R08–
OAR–2006–0952, by one of the
following methods:
• https://www.regulations.gov. Follow
the on-line instructions for submitting
comments.
• E-mail: freeman.crystal@epa.gov.
• Fax: (303) 312–6064 (please alert
the individual listed in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT if you are faxing
comments).
• Mail: Callie Videtich, Director, Air
Program, Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mailcode 8P–
AR, 1595 Wynkoop St., Denver,
Colorado 80202–1129.
• Hand Delivery: Callie Videtich,
Director, Air Program, Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mail
Code 8P–AR, 1595 Wynkoop St.,
Denver, Colorado 80202–1129. Such
deliveries are only accepted Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
excluding Federal holidays. Special
arrangements should be made for
deliveries of boxed information.
Instructions: Direct your comments to
Docket ID No. EPA–R08–OAR–2006–
0952. 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
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encryption, and be free of any defects or
viruses. For additional information
about EPA’s public docket, visit the EPA
Docket Center homepage at https://
www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
For additional instructions on
submitting comments, go to Section I,
‘‘General Information,’’ of the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
this document.
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 Program, Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8,
1595 Wynkoop St., Denver, Colorado
80202–1129. EPA requests that, if at all
possible, you contact the individual
listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT to view the hard copy of the
docket. You may view the hard copy of
the docket Monday through Friday, 8
a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding Federal
holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Crystal Freeman, Air Program,
Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA), Region 8, Mailcode 8P–AR, 1595
Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado
80202–1129, Phone: (303) 312–6602,
Fax: (303) 312–6064,
freeman.crystal@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Definitions
For the purpose of this document, we
are giving meaning to certain words or
initials as follows:
(i) The words or initials Act or CAA
mean or refer to the Clean Air Act,
unless the context indicates otherwise.
(ii) The words EPA, we, us or our
mean or refer to the United States
Environmental Protection Agency.
(iii) The initials SIP mean or refer to
State Implementation Plan.
(iv) The initials PM2.5 mean or refer to
particulate matter with an aerodynamic
diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers.
(v) The initials PM10 mean or refer to
particulate matter with an aerodynamic
diameter of less than 10 micrometers.
(vi) The word State or Montana refers
to the State of Montana unless the
context indicates otherwise.
(vii) The initials NAAQS mean or
refer to National Ambient Air Quality
Standards.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 51, 52, 72, 78, and 97
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Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone; Correction
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule; correcting amendments.
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SUMMARY: The preamble to the proposed Transport Rule contains minor,
technical errors that EPA is correcting in this action. In the portion
of the preamble discussing in detail the proposed trading programs, EPA
states clearly that it is proposing provisions that allow units to opt
into these trading programs. Moreover, the proposed rule text for the
Transport Rule includes detailed opt-in provisions for each proposed
trading program. However, two sentences in other portions of the
Transport Rule preamble erroneously state that the proposed trading
programs do not allow units to opt in. In this proposed rule, EPA is
correcting these technical errors.
DATES: Effective Date: These correcting amendments are effective on
September 14, 2010.
Comments: The deadline for receipt of comments on the proposed
Transport Rule (including the corrections proposed by this action)
continues to be October 1, 2010, the same date set forth in the
proposed Transport Rule (75 FR 45210, August 2, 2010) as the deadline
for receipt of comments.
Public Hearing: As explained in the proposed Transport Rule, three
public hearings were scheduled to be held before the end of the comment
period. The dates, times and locations were announced separately.
Please refer to the notice of public hearings (75 FR 45075, August 2,
2010) on the proposed Transport Rule for additional information on the
comment period and the public hearings.
ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for the proposed Transport
Rule, including this action, under Docket ID EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0491. 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., confidential business information 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 EPA Docket Center
EPA/DC, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave., NW., Washington,
DC. The Public Reading Room 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
EPA Docket Center is (202) 566-1742. This action and other rulemaking
actions related to the proposed Transport Rule are also available at
EPA's Air Transport Web site at https://www.epa.gov/airtransport.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Tim Smith, Air Quality Policy
Division, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (C539-04),
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
telephone number: (919) 541-4718; fax number: (919) 541-0824; e-mail
address: smith.tim@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The proposed Transport Rule contains minor, technical errors in two
sentences in the preamble. In the portion of the preamble (i.e.,
section V.D.4.a (75 FR 45307-9)) that discusses in detail the proposed
Transport Rule trading programs, EPA states clearly that it is
proposing provisions that allow units to opt into the proposed trading
programs. Moreover, the proposed rule text in the proposed Transport
Rule (75 FR 45389-92, 45414-17, 45438-41, and 45462-65) includes
detailed opt-in provisions for each of these trading programs. However,
subsequent portions (i.e., sections V.F.3 (75 FR 45338) and V.G.1 (75
FR 45340)) of the preamble compare the proposed rule with the Clean Air
Interstate Rule and the Acid Rain Program and mention in a summary way
the treatment of opt-in units in the proposed rule. Two sentences in
those portions of the preamble erroneously state that the proposal does
not allow units to opt in.
EPA believes that the proposed Transport Rule, as written, makes it
clear that the Agency is proposing to allow units to opt into the
Transport Rule trading programs. Furthermore, on July 15, 2010, EPA put
a statement on its Web site noting that the proposed trading programs
allow for opt-in units and explaining that the two sentences on 75 FR
45338 and 45340 are in error. On August 2, 2010, the docket for the
proposed Transport Rule, including a memorandum noting that this
statement had been put on EPA's Web site, became publicly available.
While EPA maintains that its proposal is clear in proposing to
allow opt-in units, EPA is publishing this amendment to the proposed
Transport Rule to eliminate any possible claim of confusion.
Specifically, EPA is amending the two erroneous sentences in the
proposed Transport Rule preamble as follows. The second sentence in
section V.F.3 of the preamble (75 FR 45338 (col. 1)) is amended to
read: ``First, the proposed Transport Rule allows units to opt into the
trading programs.'' The seventh sentence of section V.G.1 of the
preamble (75 FR 45340 (col. 2)) is amended to read: ``The Transport
Rule programs as proposed have opt-in provisions, so sources, including
those that have opted into the Acid Rain Program, would be able to opt
into the Transport Rule programs.'' These amendments are technical
changes that do not alter the substance of the proposal. On the
contrary, the amendments simply make two sentences in the preamble that
summarily refer to the treatment of opt-in units in the proposal
consistent with the portions of the preamble and rule text that contain
not only a comprehensive, detailed discussion of EPA's proposed
inclusion of opt-in units in the proposed Transport Rule programs, but
also the proposed opt-in provisions themselves.
Statutory and Executive Order Reviews
A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review
This action only corrects minor, technical errors in the proposed
Transport Rule and, as discussed above, does not make any substantive
change
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in the proposal. This action is therefore not an ``economically
significant regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
Planning and Review (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993). Moreover, the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) previously reviewed the proposed
Transport Rule under Executive Order 12866.
In addition, EPA previously prepared the Regulatory Impacts
Analysis (RIA) for the proposed Transport Rule. This action correcting
minor, technical errors does not affect the RIA. The RIA and the
discussion of it in the proposed Transport Rule remain fully applicable
to the proposed Transport Rule with the corrections proposed by this
action.
B. Paperwork Reduction Act
EPA previously submitted for approval by OMB under the Paperwork
Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.) the information collection
requirements in the proposed Transport Rule. This action correcting
minor, technical errors does not change these requirements and their
estimated burden. The discussion of the requirements and their burden
in the proposed Transport Rule remain fully applicable to the proposed
Transport Rule with the corrections proposed by this action.
C. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
EPA previously certified that the proposed Transport Rule will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities. This action correcting minor, technical errors does not
change the economic impact. The certification and the discussion of it
in the proposed Transport Rule remain fully applicable to the proposed
Transport Rule with the corrections proposed by this action.
D. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
EPA previously prepared a written statement under section 202 of
the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (UMRA) (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538),
and addressed the requirements of sections 203 through 205 of UMRA,
concerning the proposed Transport Rule. This action correcting minor,
technical errors does not contain a Federal mandate that may result in
expenditures of $100 million or more for state, local, and tribal
governments, in the aggregate, or the private sector in any one year.
The written statement and the discussion of the requirements of
sections 203 through 205 of UMRA in the proposed Transport Rule remain
fully applicable to the proposed Transport Rule with the corrections
proposed by this action.
E. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
EPA previously discussed the federalism implications of the
proposed Transport Rule. This action correcting minor, technical errors
does not have any federalism implications. The discussion of federalism
implications and of the applicability of Executive Order 13132,
Federalism (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999) in the proposed Transport
Rule remain fully applicable to the proposed Transport Rule with the
corrections proposed by this action.
F. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian
Tribal Governments
EPA previously discussed the tribal implications of the proposed
Transport Rule. This action correcting minor, technical errors does not
have any tribal implications. The discussion of tribal implications,
and of the applicability of Executive Order 13175, Consultation and
Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments (65 FR 67249, November 9,
2000), in the proposed Transport Rule remain fully applicable to the
proposed Transport Rule with the corrections proposed by this action.
G. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental
Health and Safety Risks
EPA previously discussed the applicability of Executive Order
13045, Protection of Children From Environmental Health and Safety
Risks (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) to the proposed Transport Rule.
This action correcting minor, technical errors does not involve
decisions on environmental health and safety that may
disproportionately affect children. The discussion in the proposed
Transport Rule concerning Executive Order 13045 remains fully
applicable to the proposed Transport Rule with the corrections proposed
by this action.
H. Executive Order 13211: Actions That Significantly Affect Energy
Supply, Distribution, or Use
EPA previously prepared a Statement of Energy Effects under
Executive Order 13211, Actions Concerning Regulations That
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use (66 FR 28355,
May 22, 2001). This action correcting minor, technical errors not only
is not a ``significant energy action'' as defined in section 4(b) of
Executive Order 13211, but also does not affect the Statement of Energy
Effects. The statement and the discussion of the statement in the
proposed Transport Rule remain fully applicable to the proposed
Transport Rule with the corrections proposed by this action.
I. National Technology Transfer Advancement Act
EPA previously discussed the consistency of the proposed Transport
Rule with the requirements of section 12(b) of the National Technology
Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995, (NTAA) Public Law 104-113, 12(d)
(15 U.S.C. 272 note). This action correcting minor, technical errors
does not involve the use of technical standards. The discussion of the
application of NTAA requirements in the proposed Transport Rule remains
fully applicable to the proposed Transport Rule with the corrections
proposed by this action.
J. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations
EPA previously discussed the application of the requirements of
Executive Order 12898, Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice
in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations (59 FR 7629,
February 16, 1994) to the proposed Transport Rule. This action
correcting minor, technical errors does not change the human health or
environmental effects of the proposed Transport Rule on minority, low-
income, and Tribal populations in the United States. The discussion
applying the requirements of Executive Order 12898 in the proposed
Transport Rule remains fully applicable to the proposed Transport Rule
with the corrections proposed by this action.
List of Subjects
40 CFR Part 52
Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control,
Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen oxides, Ozone, Particulate
matter, Regional haze, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur
dioxide.
40 CFR Part 78
Acid rain, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution
control, Electric utilities, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
oxides, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur dioxide.
40 CFR Part 97
Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control,
Electric utilities, Nitrogen oxides, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Sulfur dioxide.
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Dated: September 8, 2010.
Lisa Jackson,
Administrator.
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