Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designations of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Georgia: Rome; Determination of Attaining Data for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Standard, 18650-18651 [2011-7773]

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ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: EPA has determined that the Rome, Georgia, fine particulate (PM2.5) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Rome Area’’ or ‘‘Area’’) has attained the 1997 annual average PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The Rome Area is comprised of Floyd County in its entirety. This determination of attainment is based upon complete, quality-assured and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2007–2009 period showing that the Area has monitored attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. The requirements for the Area to submit an attainment demonstration and associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to attainment of the standard shall be suspended so long as the Area SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 continues to attain the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective on May 5, 2011. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID Number EPA–R04–OAR–2010–0798. All documents in the docket are listed in the https://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the electronic docket, some information is not publicly available, i.e., confidential business information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy for public inspection during normal business hours at the 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Huey or Sara Waterson, 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. Mr. Huey may be reached by phone at (404) 562– 9104 or via electronic mail at huey.joel@epa.gov. Ms. Waterson may be reached by phone at (404) 562–9061 or via electronic mail at waterson.sara@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What action is EPA taking? II. What is the effect of this action? III. What is EPA’s final action? IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. What action is EPA taking? EPA is determining that the Rome Area (comprised of Floyd County in its entirety) has attaining data for the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. This determination is based upon quality assured, quality controlled and certified ambient air monitoring data that shows the Area has monitored attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS based on the 2007–2009 data. Other specific requirements of the determination and the rationale for EPA’s action are explained in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) published on December 13, 2010 (75 FR 77595). The first and second quarters of 2008 were incomplete with around 73 percent completeness each. Data E:\FR\FM\05APR1.SGM 05APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 65 / Tuesday, April 5, 2011 / Rules and Regulations • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); II. What is the effect of this action? • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely This final action, in accordance with affect small governments, as described 40 CFR 51.1004(c), suspends the in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act requirements for this Area to submit of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); attainment demonstrations, associated • Does not have Federalism RACM, RFP plans, contingency implications as specified in Executive measures, and other planning SIPs Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, related to attainment of the 1997 annual 1999); PM2.5 NAAQS as long as this Area • Is not an economically significant continues to meet the 1997 annual PM2.5 regulatory action based on health or NAAQS. Finalizing this action does not safety risks subject to Executive Order constitute a redesignation of the Rome 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); Area to attainment for the 1997 annual • Is not a significant regulatory action PM2.5 NAAQS under section 107(d)(3) of subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR the Clean Air Act (CAA). Further, 28355, May 22, 2001); finalizing this action does not involve • Is not subject to requirements of approving maintenance plans for the Section 12(d) of the National Area as required under section 175A of Technology Transfer and Advancement the CAA, nor does it involve a Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because determination that the Area has met all application of those requirements would requirements for a redesignation. be inconsistent with the CAA; and • Does not provide EPA with the III. What is EPA’s final action? discretionary authority to address, as EPA is determining that the Rome appropriate, disproportionate human Area has attaining data for the 1997 health or environmental effects, using annual PM2.5 NAAQS. This practicable and legally permissible determination is based upon quality methods, under Executive Order 12898 assured, quality controlled, and certified (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In ambient air monitoring data showing addition, this 1997 PM2.5 clean NAAQS that this Area has monitored attainment data determination for the Rome Area of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS during does not have tribal implications as the period 2007–2009. This final action, specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 in accordance with 40 CFR 51.1004(c), FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because will suspend the requirements for this the SIP is not approved to apply in Area to submit attainment Indian country located in the state, and demonstrations, associated RACM, RFP EPA notes that it will not impose plans, contingency measures, and other substantial direct costs on tribal planning SIPs related to attainment of governments or preempt tribal law. the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS as long The Congressional Review Act, 5 as the Area continues to meet the 1997 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small annual PM2.5 NAAQS. EPA is taking this Business Regulatory Enforcement final action because it is in accordance Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides with the CAA and EPA policy and that before a rule may take effect, the guidance. agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a IV. Statutory and Executive Order copy of the rule, to each House of the Reviews Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a This action makes a determination of attainment based on air quality, and will report containing this action and other required information to the U.S. Senate, result in the suspension of certain the U.S. House of Representatives, and federal requirements, and it will not impose additional requirements beyond the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in those imposed by State law. For that the Federal Register. A major rule reason, this action: WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES substitution, as described in 40 CFR part 50, Appendix N, was used to make a complete record. EPA proposed that the Rome Area is meeting the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS both with and without data substitution and is now meeting the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. The design value without data substitution, 13.3 μg/m3, is considered to be the official design value. The comment period closed on January 13, 2011. No adverse comments were received in response to the NPR. VerDate Mar<15>2010 13:08 Apr 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 9990 18651 cannot take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by June 6, 2011. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2)). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Particulate matter. Dated: March 24, 2011. A. Stanley Meiburg, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. 40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows: PART 52—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart L—Georgia 2. Section 52.578 is amended by adding paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: ■ § 52.578 Control Strategy: Sulfur oxides and particulate matter. * * * * * (a) Determination of Attaining Data. EPA has determined, as of April 5, 2011, the Rome, Georgia, nonattainment area has attaining data for the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. This determination, in accordance with 40 CFR 52.1004(c), suspends the requirements for this area to submit an attainment demonstration, associated reasonably available control measures, a reasonable further progress plan, contingency measures, and other planning SIPs related to attainment of the standard for as long as this area continues to meet the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. (b) [Reserved] [FR Doc. 2011–7773 Filed 4–4–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\05APR1.SGM 05APR1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2010-0798-201048; FRL-9288-8]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and 
Designations of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Georgia: Rome; 
Determination of Attaining Data for the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate 
Standard

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA has determined that the Rome, Georgia, fine particulate 
(PM2.5) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as ``the 
Rome Area'' or ``Area'') has attained the 1997 annual average 
PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The 
Rome Area is comprised of Floyd County in its entirety. This 
determination of attainment is based upon complete, quality-assured and 
certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2007-2009 period showing 
that the Area has monitored attainment of the 1997 annual 
PM2.5 NAAQS. The requirements for the Area to submit an 
attainment demonstration and associated reasonably available control 
measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency 
measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions 
related to attainment of the standard shall be suspended so long as the 
Area continues to attain the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS.

DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective on May 5, 2011.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
Number EPA-R04-OAR-2010-0798. All documents in the docket are listed in 
the https://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the 
electronic docket, some information is not publicly available, i.e., 
confidential business information (CBI) or other information whose 
disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as 
copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be 
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket 
materials are available either electronically through https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy for public inspection during normal 
business hours at the 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joel Huey or Sara Waterson, 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. Mr. Huey may be 
reached by phone at (404) 562-9104 or via electronic mail at 
huey.joel@epa.gov. Ms. Waterson may be reached by phone at (404) 562-
9061 or via electronic mail at waterson.sara@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. What action is EPA taking?
II. What is the effect of this action?
III. What is EPA's final action?
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. What action is EPA taking?

    EPA is determining that the Rome Area (comprised of Floyd County in 
its entirety) has attaining data for the 1997 annual PM2.5 
NAAQS. This determination is based upon quality assured, quality 
controlled and certified ambient air monitoring data that shows the 
Area has monitored attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS 
based on the 2007-2009 data.
    Other specific requirements of the determination and the rationale 
for EPA's action are explained in the notice of proposed rulemaking 
(NPR) published on December 13, 2010 (75 FR 77595). The first and 
second quarters of 2008 were incomplete with around 73 percent 
completeness each. Data

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substitution, as described in 40 CFR part 50, Appendix N, was used to 
make a complete record. EPA proposed that the Rome Area is meeting the 
1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS both with and without data 
substitution and is now meeting the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. 
The design value without data substitution, 13.3 [mu]g/m\3\, is 
considered to be the official design value. The comment period closed 
on January 13, 2011. No adverse comments were received in response to 
the NPR.

II. What is the effect of this action?

    This final action, in accordance with 40 CFR 51.1004(c), suspends 
the requirements for this Area to submit attainment demonstrations, 
associated RACM, RFP plans, contingency measures, and other planning 
SIPs related to attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS as 
long as this Area continues to meet the 1997 annual PM2.5 
NAAQS. Finalizing this action does not constitute a redesignation of 
the Rome Area to attainment for the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS 
under section 107(d)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Further, finalizing 
this action does not involve approving maintenance plans for the Area 
as required under section 175A of the CAA, nor does it involve a 
determination that the Area has met all requirements for a 
redesignation.

III. What is EPA's final action?

    EPA is determining that the Rome Area has attaining data for the 
1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. This determination is based upon 
quality assured, quality controlled, and certified ambient air 
monitoring data showing that this Area has monitored attainment of the 
1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS during the period 2007-2009. This 
final action, in accordance with 40 CFR 51.1004(c), will suspend the 
requirements for this Area to submit attainment demonstrations, 
associated RACM, RFP plans, contingency measures, and other planning 
SIPs related to attainment of the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS as 
long as the Area continues to meet the 1997 annual PM2.5 
NAAQS. EPA is taking this final action because it is in accordance with 
the CAA and EPA policy and guidance.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    This action makes a determination of attainment based on air 
quality, and will result in the suspension of certain federal 
requirements, and it will not impose additional requirements beyond 
those imposed by State law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to 
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in 
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based 
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to 
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the 
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent 
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to 
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental 
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under 
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). In addition, 
this 1997 PM2.5 clean NAAQS data determination for the Rome 
Area does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 
13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP is not approved 
to apply in Indian country located in the state, and EPA notes that it 
will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or 
preempt tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and 
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot 
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal 
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review 
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for 
the appropriate circuit by June 6, 2011. Filing a petition for 
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect 
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor 
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may 
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or 
action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to 
enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2)).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Particulate matter.

    Dated: March 24, 2011.
A. Stanley Meiburg,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.

    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart L--Georgia

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2. Section 52.578 is amended by adding paragraphs (a) and (b) to read 
as follows:


Sec.  52.578  Control Strategy: Sulfur oxides and particulate matter.

* * * * *
    (a) Determination of Attaining Data. EPA has determined, as of 
April 5, 2011, the Rome, Georgia, nonattainment area has attaining data 
for the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS. This determination, in 
accordance with 40 CFR 52.1004(c), suspends the requirements for this 
area to submit an attainment demonstration, associated reasonably 
available control measures, a reasonable further progress plan, 
contingency measures, and other planning SIPs related to attainment of 
the standard for as long as this area continues to meet the 1997 annual 
PM2.5 NAAQS.
    (b) [Reserved]

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