Notice of Issuance of Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Federal Operating Permits to Grand Casino Hinckley, 10894-10895 [2011-4378]

Download as PDF 10894 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 39 / Monday, February 28, 2011 / Notices srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES pollutant for which EPA has issued criteria. Section 109(d) of the Act subsequently requires periodic review and, if appropriate, revision of existing air quality criteria to reflect advances in scientific knowledge on the effects of the pollutant on public health or welfare. EPA is also to revise the NAAQS, if appropriate, based on the revised air quality criteria. Ozone (O3) is one of six principal (or ‘‘criteria’’) pollutants for which EPA has established NAAQS. Periodically, EPA reviews the scientific basis for these standards by preparing an Integrated Science Assessment (ISA) (formerly called an Air Quality Criteria Document). The ISA, in conjunction with additional technical and policy assessments, provide the scientific basis for EPA decisions on the adequacy of the current NAAQS and the appropriateness of possible alternative standards. 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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 materials, such as copyrighted material, are 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 OEI Docket in the EPA Headquarters Docket Center. Dated: February 15, 2011. Darrell A. Winner, Acting Director, National Center for Environmental Assessment. [FR Doc. 2011–4372 Filed 2–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [MN90; FRL–9272–2] Notice of Issuance of Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Federal Operating Permits to Grand Casino Hinckley Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces that, on December 30, 2010, pursuant to title V of the Clean Air Act, EPA issued a title V Permit to Operate (title V permit) to the Mille Lacs Band Corporate Commission doing business as Grand Casino Hinckley. This permit authorizes Grand Casino Hinckley to operate three diesel-burning generator sets for peak load management and backup power at its facility in Hinckley, Minnesota. On December 30, 2010, pursuant to title I of the Clean Air Act, EPA also issued a modification of the facility’s existing Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit, also known as an Air Quality Construction Permit. The modification changes the permit’s emissions testing frequency from every three years to every five years. The facility is located on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indian Reservation. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 39 / Monday, February 28, 2011 / Notices During the public comment period for both permits, which ended April 5, 2010, EPA received comments on the draft title V permit, and revised the draft permit based on the comments. EPA mailed the final permit to the Mille Lacs Band Corporate Commission on January 4, 2011. ADDRESSES: The final signed permits are available for public inspection online at https://yosemite.epa.gov/r5/r5ard.nsf/ Tribal+Permits!OpenView, or during normal business hours at the following address: EPA, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard (AR–18J), Chicago, Illinois 60604. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kaushal Gupta, Environmental Engineer, EPA, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard (AR–18J), Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886–6803 or gupta.kaushal@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This supplemental information is organized as follows: DATES: srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES A. What is the background information? B. What is the purpose of this Notice? A. What is the background information? The three engines are Caterpillar Model 3516B turbocharged engines, each having 16 cylinders. Each engine operates at a rated speed of 1,800 revolutions per minute, produces shaft power of 2,593 brake horsepower, and drives a 1,825 kilowatt generator to produce electricity. When operating at capacity, each engine burns approximately 130.2 gallons per hour of diesel fuel with maximum sulfur content of 0.05%. The engines and facility are owned by Mille Lacs Band Corporate Commission doing business as Grand Casino Hinckley. EPA received an application for a Federal title V Permit on December 8, 2005. On February 25, 2010, EPA made available for public comment a draft title V Permit (permit no. V–ML– 2711500031–2010–01) and a draft modification of the PSD permit (permit no. PSD–ML–2711500031–2010–02). The title V permit incorporated all applicable air quality requirements for the engines, including the monitoring necessary to ensure compliance with these requirements. The draft modification of the PSD permit was issued because the facility, during the title V permit application process, requested a change to the PSD permit’s emissions testing frequency from every three years to every five years. EPA provided the public with 30 days to comment on the draft permits. EPA received comments on the title V permit from the permit applicant requesting VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:30 Feb 25, 2011 Jkt 223001 minor, clarifying revisions to the permit and requesting removal of the initial performance testing requirement in light of the more stringent testing required by the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants, subpart ZZZZ. EPA made the minor, clarifying revisions and changed the initial performance testing requirement’s deadline from ‘‘within 180 days of issuance of this permit’’ to ‘‘upon request of the EPA,’’ which makes this term consistent with the PSD permit. EPA did not receive comments on the modification to the PSD permit. EPA finalized the permits and provided copies to the applicant pursuant to 40 CFR 71.11(i). The final permits and EPA’s responses to public comments can be viewed online at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/r5/r5ard.nsf/ Tribal+Permits!OpenView. B. What is the purpose of this Notice? EPA is notifying the public of the issuance of the title V and PSD permits to Grand Casino Hinckley on December 30, 2010. The permits became effective on January 29, 2011. Dated: February 14, 2011. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2011–4378 Filed 2–25–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–9271–1] Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC); Ozone Review Panel for the Reconsideration of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Ozone Review Panel for the Reconsideration of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) to continue the discussion of their advice regarding EPA’s reconsideration of the 2008 Ozone NAAQS. DATES: The CASAC teleconference will be held on March 23, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Eastern Time). SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10895 The teleconference will take place by telephone only. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public who wants further information concerning the teleconferences may contact Dr. Holly Stallworth, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), EPA Science Advisory Board (1400R), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004; via telephone/voice mail (202) 564–2073; fax (202) 565–2098; or e-mail at stallworth.holly@epa.gov. General information concerning the CASAC may be found on the EPA Web site at https://www.epa.gov/casac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The CASAC was established pursuant to the under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409D(d)(2), to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Administrator on the scientific and technical aspects of issues related to the criteria for air quality standards, research related to air quality, sources of air pollution, and the strategies to attain and maintain air quality standards and to prevent significant deterioration of air quality. The CASAC is a Federal Advisory Committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5 U.S.C., App. 2. Section 109(d)(1) of the CAA requires that the Agency periodically review and revise, as appropriate, the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six ‘‘criteria’’ air pollutants, including Ozone. As described in 75 FR 1381–1382, the CASAC Ozone Review Panel conducted scientific reviews of EPA’s scientific assessments of the health and welfare effects of Ozone and other Photochemical Oxidants from 2005 through 2008. On September 16, 2009, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson announced her decision to reconsider the March 12, 2008 primary and secondary Ozone NAAQS to ensure they are scientifically sound and protective of public health and the environment. EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation requested the Ozone Review Panel that conducted the 2005–2008 review to provide comments on EPA’s 2010 proposed Ozone standards. This Panel (renamed ‘‘CASAC Ozone Review Panel for the Reconsideration of the 2008 NAAQS’’) held a public teleconference on January 25, 2010. A letter dated February 29, 2010 (EPA– CASAC 10–007), posted at https:// yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ 610BB57CFAC8A41C8 52576CF007076BD/$File/EPA-CASAC10-007-unsigned.pdf, was transmitted to ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\28FEN1.SGM 28FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 39 (Monday, February 28, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10894-10895]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-4378]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[MN90; FRL-9272-2]


Notice of Issuance of Prevention of Significant Deterioration and 
Federal Operating Permits to Grand Casino Hinckley

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: This notice announces that, on December 30, 2010, pursuant to 
title V of the Clean Air Act, EPA issued a title V Permit to Operate 
(title V permit) to the Mille Lacs Band Corporate Commission doing 
business as Grand Casino Hinckley. This permit authorizes Grand Casino 
Hinckley to operate three diesel-burning generator sets for peak load 
management and backup power at its facility in Hinckley, Minnesota. On 
December 30, 2010, pursuant to title I of the Clean Air Act, EPA also 
issued a modification of the facility's existing Prevention of 
Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit, also known as an Air Quality 
Construction Permit. The modification changes the permit's emissions 
testing frequency from every three years to every five years. The 
facility is located on the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indian 
Reservation.

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DATES: During the public comment period for both permits, which ended 
April 5, 2010, EPA received comments on the draft title V permit, and 
revised the draft permit based on the comments. EPA mailed the final 
permit to the Mille Lacs Band Corporate Commission on January 4, 2011.

ADDRESSES: The final signed permits are available for public inspection 
online at https://yosemite.epa.gov/r5/r5ard.nsf/ 
Tribal+Permits!OpenView, or during normal business hours at the 
following address: EPA, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard (AR-18J), 
Chicago, Illinois 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kaushal Gupta, Environmental Engineer, 
EPA, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard (AR-18J), Chicago, Illinois 
60604, (312) 886-6803 or gupta.kaushal@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This supplemental information is organized 
as follows:

    A. What is the background information?
    B. What is the purpose of this Notice?

A. What is the background information?

    The three engines are Caterpillar Model 3516B turbocharged engines, 
each having 16 cylinders. Each engine operates at a rated speed of 
1,800 revolutions per minute, produces shaft power of 2,593 brake 
horsepower, and drives a 1,825 kilowatt generator to produce 
electricity. When operating at capacity, each engine burns 
approximately 130.2 gallons per hour of diesel fuel with maximum sulfur 
content of 0.05%. The engines and facility are owned by Mille Lacs Band 
Corporate Commission doing business as Grand Casino Hinckley.
    EPA received an application for a Federal title V Permit on 
December 8, 2005. On February 25, 2010, EPA made available for public 
comment a draft title V Permit (permit no. V-ML-2711500031-2010-01) and 
a draft modification of the PSD permit (permit no. PSD-ML-2711500031-
2010-02). The title V permit incorporated all applicable air quality 
requirements for the engines, including the monitoring necessary to 
ensure compliance with these requirements. The draft modification of 
the PSD permit was issued because the facility, during the title V 
permit application process, requested a change to the PSD permit's 
emissions testing frequency from every three years to every five years. 
EPA provided the public with 30 days to comment on the draft permits. 
EPA received comments on the title V permit from the permit applicant 
requesting minor, clarifying revisions to the permit and requesting 
removal of the initial performance testing requirement in light of the 
more stringent testing required by the National Emissions Standards for 
Hazardous Air Pollutants, subpart ZZZZ. EPA made the minor, clarifying 
revisions and changed the initial performance testing requirement's 
deadline from ``within 180 days of issuance of this permit'' to ``upon 
request of the EPA,'' which makes this term consistent with the PSD 
permit. EPA did not receive comments on the modification to the PSD 
permit. EPA finalized the permits and provided copies to the applicant 
pursuant to 40 CFR 71.11(i). The final permits and EPA's responses to 
public comments can be viewed online at https://yosemite.epa.gov/r5/
r5ard.nsf/Tribal+Permits!OpenView.

B. What is the purpose of this Notice?

    EPA is notifying the public of the issuance of the title V and PSD 
permits to Grand Casino Hinckley on December 30, 2010. The permits 
became effective on January 29, 2011.

    Dated: February 14, 2011.
Susan Hedman,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2011-4378 Filed 2-25-11; 8:45 am]
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