Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio and Indiana; Redesignation of the Ohio and Indiana Portions Cincinnati-Hamilton Area to Attainment of the 1997 Annual Standard for Fine Particulate Matter, 76048 [2011-31136]

Download as PDF 76048 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 234 / Tuesday, December 6, 2011 / Rules and Regulations Engineer, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 353–8290, persoon.carolyn@epa.gov. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental regulations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: November 22, 2011. Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator, EPA Region IX. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio and Indiana; Redesignation of the Ohio and Indiana Portions CincinnatiHamilton Area to Attainment of the 1997 Annual Standard for Fine Particulate Matter Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64825), direct final rule approving Ohio’s and Indiana’s requests to redesignate their respective portions of the CincinnatiHamilton nonattainment area (for Ohio: Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren Counties, Ohio; for Indiana: a portion of Dearborn County) to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were received by November 18, 2011, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. On October 19, 2011, EPA received a comment. EPA interprets this comment as adverse and, therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64880). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. DATES: The direct final rule published at 76 FR 64825 on October 19, 2011, is withdrawn as of December 6, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Persoon, Environmental tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with RULES 15:05 Dec 05, 2011 Jkt 226001 Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.776 and 40 CFR 52.1880 published in the Federal Register on October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64825) on page 64837 are withdrawn as of December 6, 2011. ■ [EPA–R05–OAR–2011–0017; EPA–R05– OAR–2011–0106; FRL–9499–7] [Corrected] 4. On page 72115, in the last table on the page, the column heading ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQS’’ should read ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQSa’’. ■ [Corrected] 5. On page 72116, in the first table on the page, the column heading ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQS’’ should read ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQSa’’. ■ PART 52—[AMENDED] 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 [Corrected] 3. On page 72115, in the third table on the page, the column heading ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQS’’ should read ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQSa’’. ■ § 81.341 Dated: November 23, 2011. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 § 81.340 Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. [FR Doc. 2011–31184 Filed 12–5–11; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: § 81.339 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Particulate matter. be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements (see section 307(b)(2)). § 81.342 [Corrected] 6. On page 72116, in the second table on the page, the column heading ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQS’’ should read ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQSa’’. ■ [FR Doc. C1–2011–29460 Filed 12–5–11; 8:45 am] PART 81—[AMENDED] BILLING CODE 1505–01–D Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 81.315 and 40 CFR 81.336 published in the Federal Register on October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64825) on pages 64837–64838 are withdrawn as of December 6, 2011. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FR Doc. 2011–31136 Filed 12–5–11; 8:45 am] [EPA–HQ–SFUND–1998–0007; FRL–9500–4] ■ BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 81 RIN 2060–AR17 Air Quality Designations for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards Correction In rule document 2011–29460 appearing on pages 72097–72120 in the issues of Tuesday, November 22, 2011, make the following corrections: [Corrected] 1. On page 72115, in the first table on the page, the column heading ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQS’’ should read ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQSa’’. ■ § 81.338 [Corrected] 2. On page 72115, in the second table on the page, the column heading ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQS’’ should read ‘‘Designation for the 2008 NAAQSa’’. ■ PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the State Marine of Port Arthur Superfund Site Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Direct final rule. AGENCY: [EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0443; FRL–9492–3] § 81.337 40 CFR Part 300 Sfmt 4700 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the State Marine of Port Arthur (SMPA) Superfund Site located in Port Arthur, Texas (Jefferson County), from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to Section 105 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). This direct final deletion is being published by EPA with the concurrence of the State of Texas, through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, because EPA has determined that all appropriate response actions at these identified parcels under CERCLA, other than operation, maintenance, and Five-Year Reviews, have been completed. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06DER1.SGM 06DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 234 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
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[FR Doc No: 2011-31136]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 81

[EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0017; EPA-R05-OAR-2011-0106; FRL-9499-7]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Ohio and Indiana; Redesignation of the Ohio and Indiana Portions 
Cincinnati-Hamilton Area to Attainment of the 1997 Annual Standard for 
Fine Particulate Matter

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing 
the October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64825), direct final rule approving Ohio's 
and Indiana's requests to redesignate their respective portions of the 
Cincinnati-Hamilton nonattainment area (for Ohio: Butler, Clermont, 
Hamilton, and Warren Counties, Ohio; for Indiana: a portion of Dearborn 
County) to attainment for the 1997 annual National Ambient Air Quality 
Standard (NAAQS or standard) for fine particulate matter 
(PM2.5). In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if 
adverse comments were received by November 18, 2011, the rule would be 
withdrawn and not take effect. On October 19, 2011, EPA received a 
comment. EPA interprets this comment as adverse and, therefore, EPA is 
withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comment in a 
subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also 
published on October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64880). EPA will not institute a 
second comment period on this action.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 76 FR 64825 on October 19, 
2011, is withdrawn as of December 6, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Persoon, Environmental 
Engineer, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, 
Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 353-8290, persoon.carolyn@epa.gov.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

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

    Dated: November 23, 2011.
Susan Hedman,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.

PART 52--[AMENDED]

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Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.776 and 40 CFR 52.1880 
published in the Federal Register on October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64825) on 
page 64837 are withdrawn as of December 6, 2011.

PART 81--[AMENDED]

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Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 81.315 and 40 CFR 81.336 
published in the Federal Register on October 19, 2011 (76 FR 64825) on 
pages 64837-64838 are withdrawn as of December 6, 2011.

[FR Doc. 2011-31136 Filed 12-5-11; 8:45 am]
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