Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to Renewable Fuel Standard and Diesel Sulfur Programs, 72746-72747 [2012-29512]

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ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: EPA published a direct final rule on October 9, 2012 to amend the definition of heating oil in 40 CFR 80.1401 in the Renewable Fuel Standard (‘‘RFS’’) program under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act. The direct final rule also amended requirements under EPA’s diesel sulfur program related to the sulfur content of locomotive and marine diesel fuel produced by transmix processors, and the fuel marker requirements for 500 ppm sulfur locomotive and marine (LM) diesel fuel to allow for solvent yellow 124 marker to transition out of the distribution system. Because EPA received adverse comments on the heating oil definition and transmix amendments, we are withdrawing those portions of the direct final rule. Because EPA did not receive adverse comments with respect to the yellow marker amendments, those amendments will become effective as indicated in the direct final rule. DATES: Effective December 6, 2012, EPA withdraws the amendments to 40 CFR 80.511, 80.513, 80.572, 80.597, 80.1401, 80.1450, 80.1451, 80.1453, 80.1454, and 80.1460 published at 77 FR 61281 (October 9, 2012). Because EPA did not receive adverse comments with respect to the amendments to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, and 80.1426, those amendments will become effective on December 10, 2012, as indicated in the direct final rule. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristien Knapp, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Mail Code: 6405J, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9949; fax number: (202) 343–2800; email address: knapp.kristien@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA published a direct final rule on October 9, 2012 (77 FR 61281) to amend provisions in the renewable fuel standard (RFS) and diesel sulfur fuel programs. The RFS amendment would have changed the definition of home heating oil. The diesel sulfur amendments would have provided SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\06DER1.SGM 06DER1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 235 / Thursday, December 6, 2012 / Rules and Regulations additional flexibility for transmix processors who produce locomotive and marine diesel fuel, and allowed solvent yellow 124 marker to transition out of the distribution system. We stated in the direct final rule that if EPA received timely adverse comment or a hearing request on the rule or any specific portion of the rule, we would publish a withdrawal of the rule or a specific portion of the rule in the Federal Register informing the public that the rule or portions of the rule with adverse comment will not take effect. We subsequently received adverse comment on the RFS heating oil amendments and the diesel transmix amendments. We did not receive adverse comment on the yellow marker amendments to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, or the RFS requirement for RIN generation, as amended in 40 CFR 80.1426. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule with respect to the RFS heating oil amendments and the diesel sulfur transmix amendments, but leaving in place the direct final rule with respect to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, and 80.1426. Those regulatory amendments will take effect on December 10, 2012. EPA intends to address all comments received on the RFS heating oil and diesel transmix amendments in subsequent final actions, which will be based on the parallel proposed rule also published on October 9, 2012 (77 FR 61313). As stated in the direct final rule and the parallel proposed rule, we will not institute a second comment period on this action. Dated: November 30, 2012. Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator. Accordingly, the regulatory amendments to 40 CFR 80.511, 80.513, 80.572, 80.597, 80.1401, 80.1450, 80.1451, 80.1453, 80.1454, and 80.1460 published on October 9, 2012 (77 FR 61281) are withdrawn. The regulatory amendments to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, and 80.1426 will take effect on December 10, 2012. [FR Doc. 2012–29512 Filed 12–5–12; 8:45 am] mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:03 Dec 05, 2012 Jkt 229001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 72747 (703) 305–7990; email address: cutchin.william@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 40 CFR Part 180 I. General Information [EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0106; FRL–9369–2] A. Does this action apply to me? Alkyl(C8-C18) dimethylamidopropylamines; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance You may be potentially affected by this action if you are an agricultural producer, food manufacturer, or pesticide manufacturer. The following list of North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) codes is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather provides a guide to help readers determine whether this document applies to them. Potentially affected entities may include: • Crop production (NAICS code 111). • Animal production (NAICS code 112). • Food manufacturing (NAICS code 311). • Pesticide manufacturing (NAICS code 32532). Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the N-alkyl(C8C18) dimethylamidopropylamines where the alkyl group is linear and may be saturated and/or unsaturated when used as an inert ingredient at levels not to exceed 20% in herbicide formulations applied to growing crops. Dow AgroSciences, LLC, submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting establishment of an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of the N-alkyl(C8-C18) dimethylamidopropylamines. SUMMARY: This regulation is effective December 6, 2012. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before February 4, 2013, and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION). ADDRESSES: The docket for this action, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ–OPP–2012–0106, is available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the Office of Pesticide Programs Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket) in the Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/DC), EPA West Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001. 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 OPP Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review the visitor instructions and additional information about the docket available at https://www.epa.gov/dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: William Cutchin, Registration Division (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 B. How can I get electronic access to other related information? You may access a frequently updated electronic version of 40 CFR part 180 through the Government Printing Office’s e-CFR site at https:// ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/textidx?&c=ecfr&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title40/ 40tab_02.tpl. C. How can I file an objection or hearing request? Under FFDCA section 408(g), 21 U.S.C. 346a, any person may file an objection to any aspect of this regulation and may also request a hearing on those objections. You must file your objection or request a hearing on this regulation in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178. To ensure proper receipt by EPA, you must identify docket ID number EPA–HQ– OPP–2012–0106 in the subject line on the first page of your submission. All objections and requests for a hearing must be in writing, and must be received by the Hearing Clerk on or before February 4, 2013. Addresses for mail and hand delivery of objections and hearing requests are provided in 40 CFR 178.25(b). In addition to filing an objection or hearing request with the Hearing Clerk as described in 40 CFR part 178, please submit a copy of the filing (excluding any CBI) for inclusion in the public docket. Information not marked confidential pursuant to 40 CFR part 2 may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice. Submit the nonCBI copy of your objection or hearing request, identified by docket ID number E:\FR\FM\06DER1.SGM 06DER1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 235 (Thursday, December 6, 2012)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 72746-72747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-29512]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 80

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0223; FRL- 9758-8]


Regulation of Fuels and Fuel Additives: Modifications to 
Renewable Fuel Standard and Diesel Sulfur Programs

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA published a direct final rule on October 9, 2012 to amend 
the definition of heating oil in 40 CFR 80.1401 in the Renewable Fuel 
Standard (``RFS'') program under section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act. 
The direct final rule also amended requirements under EPA's diesel 
sulfur program related to the sulfur content of locomotive and marine 
diesel fuel produced by transmix processors, and the fuel marker 
requirements for 500 ppm sulfur locomotive and marine (LM) diesel fuel 
to allow for solvent yellow 124 marker to transition out of the 
distribution system. Because EPA received adverse comments on the 
heating oil definition and transmix amendments, we are withdrawing 
those portions of the direct final rule. Because EPA did not receive 
adverse comments with respect to the yellow marker amendments, those 
amendments will become effective as indicated in the direct final rule.

DATES: Effective December 6, 2012, EPA withdraws the amendments to 40 
CFR 80.511, 80.513, 80.572, 80.597, 80.1401, 80.1450, 80.1451, 80.1453, 
80.1454, and 80.1460 published at 77 FR 61281 (October 9, 2012). 
Because EPA did not receive adverse comments with respect to the 
amendments to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, and 80.1426, those 
amendments will become effective on December 10, 2012, as indicated in 
the direct final rule.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kristien Knapp, Office of 
Transportation and Air Quality, Mail Code: 6405J, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 20460; telephone 
number: (202) 343-9949; fax number: (202) 343-2800; email address: 
knapp.kristien@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: EPA published a direct final rule on October 
9, 2012 (77 FR 61281) to amend provisions in the renewable fuel 
standard (RFS) and diesel sulfur fuel programs. The RFS amendment would 
have changed the definition of home heating oil. The diesel sulfur 
amendments would have provided

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additional flexibility for transmix processors who produce locomotive 
and marine diesel fuel, and allowed solvent yellow 124 marker to 
transition out of the distribution system. We stated in the direct 
final rule that if EPA received timely adverse comment or a hearing 
request on the rule or any specific portion of the rule, we would 
publish a withdrawal of the rule or a specific portion of the rule in 
the Federal Register informing the public that the rule or portions of 
the rule with adverse comment will not take effect. We subsequently 
received adverse comment on the RFS heating oil amendments and the 
diesel transmix amendments. We did not receive adverse comment on the 
yellow marker amendments to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, or the RFS 
requirement for RIN generation, as amended in 40 CFR 80.1426. 
Therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule with respect to the 
RFS heating oil amendments and the diesel sulfur transmix amendments, 
but leaving in place the direct final rule with respect to 40 CFR 
80.510, 80.598, 80.610, and 80.1426. Those regulatory amendments will 
take effect on December 10, 2012.
    EPA intends to address all comments received on the RFS heating oil 
and diesel transmix amendments in subsequent final actions, which will 
be based on the parallel proposed rule also published on October 9, 
2012 (77 FR 61313). As stated in the direct final rule and the parallel 
proposed rule, we will not institute a second comment period on this 
action.

    Dated: November 30, 2012.
Lisa P. Jackson,
Administrator.

    Accordingly, the regulatory amendments to 40 CFR 80.511, 80.513, 
80.572, 80.597, 80.1401, 80.1450, 80.1451, 80.1453, 80.1454, and 
80.1460 published on October 9, 2012 (77 FR 61281) are withdrawn. The 
regulatory amendments to 40 CFR 80.510, 80.598, 80.610, and 80.1426 
will take effect on December 10, 2012.

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