Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation-JP Pulliam Plant, 6817-6818 [2013-02105]

Download as PDF srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 21 / Thursday, January 31, 2013 / Notices MBR Ancillary Service Category Status to be effective 2/26/2013. Filed Date: 1/23/13. Accession Number: 20130123–5076. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/13. Docket Numbers: ER13–668–001. Applicants: UniSource Energy Development Company. Description: UniSource Energy Development Company submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Errata to UED Filing to Revise MBR Ancillary Service Category Status to be effective 2/26/ 2013. Filed Date: 1/23/13 Accession Number: 20130123–5096. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/13. Docket Numbers: ER13–670–001. Applicants: UNS Electric, Inc. Description: UNS Electric, Inc. submits tariff filing per 35.17(b): Errata to UNS Filing to Revise MBR Ancillary Service Category Status to be effective 2/ 26/2013. Filed Date: 1/23/13. Accession Number: 20130123–5100. Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 2/13/13. Docket Numbers: ER13–739–001. Applicants: Texpo Power, LP. 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Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the Commission’s Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the proceeding. eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying facilities filings can be found at: https://www.ferc.gov/ docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call (866) 208–3676 (toll free). For TTY, call (202) 502–8659. Dated: January 23, 2013. Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr., Deputy Secretary. BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL 9774–6] Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to State Operating Permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation—JP Pulliam Plant Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of final order on petition to object to Clean Air Act operating permit. AGENCY: This document announces that the EPA Administrator has responded to a petition asking EPA to object to a Clean Air Act (Act) operating permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. Specifically, the Administrator denied the petition submitted by David Bender of McGillivray Westerberg and Bender, LLC, on behalf of the Sierra Club, to object to the operating permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation— JP Pulliam Plant. Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Act, a petitioner may seek judicial SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 review in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit of those portions of the petition which EPA denied. Any petition for review shall be filed within 60 days from the date this notice appears in the Federal Register, pursuant to section 307 of the Act. You may review a copy of the final order, the petition, and other supporting information at the EPA Region 5 Office, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. If you wish to examine these documents, you should make an appointment at least 24 hours before visiting day. Additionally, the final order for the JP Pulliam Plant petition is available electronically at: https://www.epa.gov/ region07/air/title5/petitiondb/petitions/ pulliam_response2012.pdf. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Damico, Chief, Air Permits Section, Air Programs Branch, Air and Radiation Division, EPA, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, telephone (312) 353– 4761. The Act affords EPA a 45-day period to review, and object to as appropriate, operating permits proposed by state permitting authorities. Section 505(b)(2) of the Act authorizes any person to petition the EPA Administrator within 60 days after the expiration of the EPA review period to object to state operating permits if EPA has not done so. A petition must be based only on objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity during the public comment period provided by the state, unless the petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise issues during the comment period, or the grounds for the issues arose after this period. On October 2, 2012, David Bender of McGillivray Westerberg & Bender LLC, submitted a petition to EPA on behalf of the Sierra Club, requesting that EPA object to the Title V operating permit for the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation—JP Pulliam Plant. The petition raised issues regarding: (1) the alleged failure to include heat input limits from permits issued in 1987 and 1988 and/or reflect Prevention of Significant Deterioration/Nonattainment New Source Review requirements; and (2) the sufficiency of particulate matter monitoring for boilers B24—B27. On January 7, 2013, the Administrator issued an order denying the petition. The order explains the reasons behind EPA’s conclusions. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2013–02069 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] 6817 E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1 6818 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 21 / Thursday, January 31, 2013 / Notices Dated: January 17, 2013. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2013–02105 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604, Telephone Number: (312) 886– 6867, Email Address: langman.michael@epa.gov. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This section provides supplemental information by answering the following questions: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY A. What is the background information? B. What is the purpose of this notice? [FRL–9774–5] Notice of Issuance of Prevention of Significant Deterioration Modification and Part 71 Operating Permit Renewal to NRG Backup Generation Services Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces that on November 26, 2012, EPA issued a Modification to a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit to NRG Backup Generation Services. NRG Backup Generation Services owns and operates four diesel-fired generators for Treasure Island Resort and Casino on land held in trust for the Prairie Island Indian Community in Red Wing, Minnesota. The modified PSD permit changes the required interval of nitrogen oxide performance testing for the four engines from every three years to every five years. In a separate action on November 26, 2012, EPA issued a title V permit to operate renewal to NRG Backup Generation Services pursuant to title V of the Clean Air Act. This permit authorizes NRG Backup Generation Services to operate the four diesel-fired generators for peak load management and backup power at the casino. DATES: During the public comment period, which ended on October 19, 2012, EPA received a comment on the modified draft PSD permit and draft title V permit. Therefore, in accordance with 40 CFR 124.15(b) and 71.11(i)(2), both permits became effective on December 26, 2012. 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: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. We recommend that you telephone Michael Langman, Environmental Scientist, at (312) 886– 6867 before visiting the Region 5 office. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Langman, Environmental Scientist, Air Permits Section, Air Programs Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West srobinson on DSK4SPTVN1PROD with SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:38 Jan 30, 2013 Jkt 229001 A. What is the background information? NRG Backup Generation Services, formerly Energy Alternatives, Inc., owns and operates four diesel-fired generators for Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, Minnesota. All four generators are located on land held in trust for the Prairie Island Indian Community. The generators are used for peak load management and backup power at the casino. On August 14, 2007, Energy Alternatives, Inc. submitted to EPA an application to change the nitrogen oxide performance testing interval from every three years to every five years. EPA approved this change based on previous performance testing results. In October 2008, Energy Alternatives, Inc. submitted an application to renew its title V permit. EPA first made available for public comment a draft Federal title V permit during a public comment period that ended on May 10, 2010. On May 10, 2010, EPA received a comment from Energy Alternatives, Inc. explaining that the requested change to the nitrogen oxide performance testing interval was not included in the title V permit. Since the testing interval was established in a PSD permit and since title V permits cannot change PSD requirements, a modification to the PSD permit was required. On September 19, 2012, EPA made available for public comment a draft Federal PSD permit modification, Permit No. PSD–PI–2704900084–2012– 02, which included the nitrogen oxide testing interval requested by Energy Alternatives. On the same day, EPA made available for public comment a draft Federal title V permit to operate, Permit No. V–PI–2704900084–2012–10. This title V permit incorporated all applicable air quality requirements for the four diesel-fired, emergency and peak load sharing generators Energy Alternatives owned and operated at Treasure Island Resort and Casino, including the monitoring necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of the permit. In accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 124.10(b)(1) and 71.11(d), EPA PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 provided the public with 30 days to comment on both draft permits. During the public comment period, EPA received one comment from NRG Backup Generation Services notifying EPA that ownership of the four dieselfired engines changed from Energy Alternatives, Inc. to NRG Backup Generation Services. EPA finalized both permits and provided copies to the applicant pursuant to 40 CFR 124.15(b) and 71.11(i). EPA is not aware of any outstanding enforcement actions against NRG Backup Generation Services and believes the issuance of these permits is non-controversial. B. What is the purpose of this notice? EPA is notifying the public of the issuance of the PSD permit modification and title V operating permit to NRG Backup Generation Services on November 26, 2012. Since EPA received a comment on the draft PSD permit modification and the draft title V permit, both permits became effective on December 26, 2012, pursuant to 40 CFR 124.15(b) and 71.11(i)(2). Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: January 17, 2013. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2013–02106 Filed 1–30–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice Federal Election Commission. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 At 10:00 a.m. PLACE: 999 E Street NW., Washington, DC. STATUS: This meeting will be closed to the public. ITEMS TO BE DISCUSSED: Compliance matters pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g. Audits conducted pursuant to 2 U.S.C. 437g, 438(b), and Title 26, U.S.C. Matters concerning participation in civil actions or proceedings or arbitration. Internal personnel rules and procedures or matters affecting a particular employee. * * * * * PERSON TO CONTACT FOR INFORMATION: Judith Ingram, Press Officer, Telephone: (202) 694–1220. AGENCY: DATE AND TIME: Shelley E. Garr, Deputy Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 2013–02200 Filed 1–29–13; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 6715–01–P E:\FR\FM\31JAN1.SGM 31JAN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 21 (Thursday, January 31, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6817-6818]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-02105]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

 [FRL 9774-6]


Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Petition for Objection to 
State Operating Permit for Wisconsin Public Service Corporation--JP 
Pulliam Plant

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of final order on petition to object to Clean Air Act 
operating permit.

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SUMMARY: This document announces that the EPA Administrator has 
responded to a petition asking EPA to object to a Clean Air Act (Act) 
operating permit issued by the Wisconsin Department of Natural 
Resources. Specifically, the Administrator denied the petition 
submitted by David Bender of McGillivray Westerberg and Bender, LLC, on 
behalf of the Sierra Club, to object to the operating permit for 
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation--JP Pulliam Plant.
    Pursuant to section 505(b)(2) of the Act, a petitioner may seek 
judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the 
appropriate circuit of those portions of the petition which EPA denied. 
Any petition for review shall be filed within 60 days from the date 
this notice appears in the Federal Register, pursuant to section 307 of 
the Act.

ADDRESSES: You may review a copy of the final order, the petition, and 
other supporting information at the EPA Region 5 Office, 77 West 
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. If you wish to examine 
these documents, you should make an appointment at least 24 hours 
before visiting day. Additionally, the final order for the JP Pulliam 
Plant petition is available electronically at: https://www.epa.gov/region07/air/title5/petitiondb/petitions/pulliam_response2012.pdf.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Genevieve Damico, Chief, Air Permits 
Section, Air Programs Branch, Air and Radiation Division, EPA, Region 
5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, telephone (312) 
353-4761.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Act affords EPA a 45-day period to 
review, and object to as appropriate, operating permits proposed by 
state permitting authorities. Section 505(b)(2) of the Act authorizes 
any person to petition the EPA Administrator within 60 days after the 
expiration of the EPA review period to object to state operating 
permits if EPA has not done so. A petition must be based only on 
objections to the permit that were raised with reasonable specificity 
during the public comment period provided by the state, unless the 
petitioner demonstrates that it was impracticable to raise issues 
during the comment period, or the grounds for the issues arose after 
this period.
    On October 2, 2012, David Bender of McGillivray Westerberg & Bender 
LLC, submitted a petition to EPA on behalf of the Sierra Club, 
requesting that EPA object to the Title V operating permit for the 
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation--JP Pulliam Plant. The petition 
raised issues regarding: (1) the alleged failure to include heat input 
limits from permits issued in 1987 and 1988 and/or reflect Prevention 
of Significant Deterioration/Nonattainment New Source Review 
requirements; and (2) the sufficiency of particulate matter monitoring 
for boilers B24--B27.
    On January 7, 2013, the Administrator issued an order denying the 
petition. The order explains the reasons behind EPA's conclusions.


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    Dated: January 17, 2013.
Susan Hedman,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2013-02105 Filed 1-30-13; 8:45 am]
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