Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements, 34964-34965 [2013-13964]

Download as PDF 34964 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 11, 2013 / Proposed Rules The small entities that would be affected by these proposed waivers and extensions are the eight grantees selected in FY 2007 currently receiving Federal funds, the 24 grantees selected in FY 2008 currently receiving Federal funds, and any other potential applicant for the estimated 32 awards for which there would have been a competition in FY 2013. 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Yudin, Delegated the authority to perform the functions and duties of the Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services. [FR Doc. 2013–13848 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4000–01–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:10 Jun 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 70 and 71 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2010–0885; FRL–9823–8] Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of public hearing. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The EPA is announcing a public hearing to be held for the proposed rule ‘‘Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements’’ which published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2013. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Washington, DC DATES: The public hearing will be held on June 25, 2013. ADDRESSES: The June 25, 2013, hearing will be held at the EPA Ariel Rios North Building, Room 1332, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20460. The public hearing will convene at 9 a.m. and continue until 6 p.m. (local time) or later, if necessary, depending on the number of speakers wishing to participate. The EPA will make every effort to accommodate all speakers that arrive and register before 6 p.m. A lunch break is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. The EPA Web site for the rulemaking, which includes the proposal and information about the public hearing, can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/ actions.html#impl. If you would like to speak at the public hearing, please contact Ms. Pamela Long, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, OAQPS, Air Quality Planning Division, (C504–03), Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone (919) 541– 0641, fax number (919) 541–5509, email address long.pam@epa.gov, no later than June 24, 2013. If you have any questions relating to the public hearing, please contact Ms. Long at the above number. Questions concerning the June 6, 2013, proposed rule should be addressed to Dr. Karl Pepple, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, State and Local Programs Group, (C539–01), Research Triangle Park, N.C. 27711, telephone number (919) 541–2683, email at pepple.karl@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 The June 6, 2013, notice of proposed rulemaking proposes to implement the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) (the ‘‘2008 ozone NAAQS’’) that were promulgated on March 12, 2008. The proposed rule addresses a range of state implementation plan requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, including requirements pertaining to attainment demonstrations, reasonable further progress, reasonably available control technology, reasonably available control measures, new source review requirements in nonattainment areas, emission inventories, and the timing of state implementation plan (SIP) submissions and of compliance with emission control measures in the SIP. Other issues also addressed in the proposed rule are the revocation of the 1997 ozone NAAQS and antibacksliding requirements that would apply when the 1997 ozone NAAQS is revoked. Public hearing: The proposal for which EPA is holding the public hearing was published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2013, (78 FR 34178) and is available at: https://www.epa.gov/ air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl and also in the docket identified below. The public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposal. Because this hearing is being held at a U.S. government facility, individuals planning to attend the hearing should be prepared to show valid picture identification to the security staff in order to gain access to the meeting room. In addition, you will need to obtain a property pass for any personal belongings you bring with you. Upon leaving the building, you will be required to return this property pass to the security desk. No large signs will be allowed in the building, cameras may only be used outside of the building, and demonstrations will not be allowed on federal property for security reasons. The EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but will not respond to the presentations at that time. Written statements and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing. Written comments on the proposed rule must be postmarked by August 5, 2013. Commenters should notify Ms. Long if they will need specific equipment, or if there are other special needs related to providing comments at the hearing. The EPA will provide equipment for SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\11JNP1.SGM 11JNP1 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 11, 2013 / Proposed Rules commenters to show overhead slides or make computerized slide presentations if we receive special requests in advance. Oral testimony will be limited to 5 minutes for each commenter. The EPA encourages commenters to provide the EPA with a copy of their oral testimony electronically (via email or CD) or in hard copy form. The hearing schedule, including lists of speakers, will be posted on the EPA’s Web site https://www.epa.gov/air/ ozonepollution/ actions.html#impl.Verbatim transcripts of the hearing and written statements will be included in the docket for the rulemaking. How can I get copies of this document and other related information? The EPA has established a docket for the proposed rule ‘‘Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements’’ under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR– 2010–0885 (available at www.regulations.gov). As stated previously, the proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2013, (78 FR 34178) and is available at https://www.epa.gov/ air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl and in the above-cited docket. Dated: June 6, 2013. Mary Henigin, Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. 2013–13964 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2013–0050 FRL–9821–4] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Lima 1997 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance Plan Revision; Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), EPA is proposing to approve the request by Ohio to revise the Lima, Ohio 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality State Implementation Plan (SIP) to replace the previously approved motor vehicle emissions budgets with budgets developed using EPA’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Ohio submitted the VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:10 Jun 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 SIP revision request to EPA on January 11, 2013. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 11, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– OAR–2013–0050, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: blakley.pamela@epa.gov 3. Fax: (312) 692–2450. 4. Mail: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. The Regional Office official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Maietta, Environmental Protection Specialist, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 353–8777, maietta.anthony@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 34965 provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. Dated: May 28, 2013. Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 2013–13733 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2012–0969 FRL–9821–2] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; 1997 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance Plan Revision; Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets for the Ohio Portion of the Wheeling Area Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the Clean Air Act, EPA is proposing to approve the request by Ohio to revise the 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance air quality State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Ohio portion of the Wheeling, West VirginiaOhio area to replace the previously approved motor vehicle emissions budgets with budgets developed using EPA’s Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) emissions model. Ohio submitted the SIP revision request to EPA on December 7, 2012. DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 11, 2013. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05– OAR–2012–0969, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: blakley.pamela@epa.gov 3. Fax: (312) 692–2450. 4. Mail: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. 5. Hand Delivery: Pamela Blakley, Chief, Control Strategies Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office E:\FR\FM\11JNP1.SGM 11JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34964-34965]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13964]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 70 and 71

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0885; FRL-9823-8]


Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards 
for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of public hearing.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is announcing a public hearing to be held for the 
proposed rule ``Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality 
Standards for Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements'' which 
published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2013. The hearing will be 
held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, in Washington, DC

DATES: The public hearing will be held on June 25, 2013.

ADDRESSES: The June 25, 2013, hearing will be held at the EPA Ariel 
Rios North Building, Room 1332, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20460. The public hearing will convene at 9 a.m. and 
continue until 6 p.m. (local time) or later, if necessary, depending on 
the number of speakers wishing to participate. The EPA will make every 
effort to accommodate all speakers that arrive and register before 6 
p.m. A lunch break is scheduled from 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. The EPA 
Web site for the rulemaking, which includes the proposal and 
information about the public hearing, can be found at: https://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you would like to speak at the 
public hearing, please contact Ms. Pamela Long, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, OAQPS, Air Quality Planning Division, (C504-03), 
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone (919) 541-0641, fax number 
(919) 541-5509, email address long.pam@epa.gov, no later than June 24, 
2013. If you have any questions relating to the public hearing, please 
contact Ms. Long at the above number.
    Questions concerning the June 6, 2013, proposed rule should be 
addressed to Dr. Karl Pepple, U.S. EPA, Office of Air Quality Planning 
and Standards, State and Local Programs Group, (C539-01), Research 
Triangle Park, N.C. 27711, telephone number (919) 541-2683, email at 
pepple.karl@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The June 6, 2013, notice of proposed 
rulemaking proposes to implement the 2008 ozone national ambient air 
quality standards (NAAQS) (the ``2008 ozone NAAQS'') that were 
promulgated on March 12, 2008. The proposed rule addresses a range of 
state implementation plan requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, 
including requirements pertaining to attainment demonstrations, 
reasonable further progress, reasonably available control technology, 
reasonably available control measures, new source review requirements 
in nonattainment areas, emission inventories, and the timing of state 
implementation plan (SIP) submissions and of compliance with emission 
control measures in the SIP. Other issues also addressed in the 
proposed rule are the revocation of the 1997 ozone NAAQS and anti-
backsliding requirements that would apply when the 1997 ozone NAAQS is 
revoked.
    Public hearing: The proposal for which EPA is holding the public 
hearing was published in the Federal Register on June 6, 2013, (78 FR 
34178) and is available at: https://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl and also in the docket identified below. The public 
hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present 
data, views, or arguments concerning the proposal. Because this hearing 
is being held at a U.S. government facility, individuals planning to 
attend the hearing should be prepared to show valid picture 
identification to the security staff in order to gain access to the 
meeting room. In addition, you will need to obtain a property pass for 
any personal belongings you bring with you. Upon leaving the building, 
you will be required to return this property pass to the security desk. 
No large signs will be allowed in the building, cameras may only be 
used outside of the building, and demonstrations will not be allowed on 
federal property for security reasons. The EPA may ask clarifying 
questions during the oral presentations, but will not respond to the 
presentations at that time. Written statements and supporting 
information submitted during the comment period will be considered with 
the same weight as any oral comments and supporting information 
presented at the public hearing. Written comments on the proposed rule 
must be postmarked by August 5, 2013.
    Commenters should notify Ms. Long if they will need specific 
equipment, or if there are other special needs related to providing 
comments at the hearing. The EPA will provide equipment for

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commenters to show overhead slides or make computerized slide 
presentations if we receive special requests in advance. Oral testimony 
will be limited to 5 minutes for each commenter. The EPA encourages 
commenters to provide the EPA with a copy of their oral testimony 
electronically (via email or CD) or in hard copy form.
    The hearing schedule, including lists of speakers, will be posted 
on the EPA's Web site https://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl.Verbatim transcripts of the hearing and written 
statements will be included in the docket for the rulemaking.

How can I get copies of this document and other related information?

    The EPA has established a docket for the proposed rule 
``Implementation of the 2008 National Ambient Air Quality Standards for 
Ozone: State Implementation Plan Requirements'' under Docket ID No. 
EPA-HQ-OAR-2010-0885 (available at www.regulations.gov).
    As stated previously, the proposed rule was published in the 
Federal Register on June 6, 2013, (78 FR 34178) and is available at 
https://www.epa.gov/air/ozonepollution/actions.html#impl and in the 
above-cited docket.

    Dated: June 6, 2013.
Mary Henigin,
Acting Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards.
[FR Doc. 2013-13964 Filed 6-10-13; 8:45 am]
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