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implementation rule.1 EPA has
preliminarily concluded that
Maryland’s decision to not include
budgets for SO2, VOCs, and ammonia is
consistent with the requirements of the
transportation conformity rule. That
decision does not affect EPA’s adequacy
TABLE 1—ON-ROAD MVEBS CONTAINED IN THE MARYLAND PORTION finding for the submitted direct PM and
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THE
MARTINSBURG-HAGERS- NOX MVEBs for the Hagerstown
TOWN, WV–MD 1997 PM2.5 NON- Maintenance Plan.
Please note that an adequacy review
ATTAINMENT AREA MAINTENANCE
is separate from EPA’s completeness
PLAN FOR THE 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS review, and should not be used to
prejudge EPA’s ultimate approval action
Mobile vehicle
Motor vehicle
for the SIP. Even if EPA finds the
emissions
emissions
budgets for the Hagerstown
budget for
budget for
Year
NOX on-road
PM2.5 on-road
Maintenance Plan adequate, the SIP
emissions
emissions
could later be disapproved. The finding
(tons per year) (tons per year)
and the response to comments are
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149.63
4,057.00 available at EPA’s conformity Web site:
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stateresources/transconf/adequacy.htm.
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Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/
stateresources/transconf/adequacy.htm.
The adequate direct particulate matter
(PM) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) MVEBs
are provided in Table 1.
Transportation conformity is required
by section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act
(CAA). EPA’s conformity rule requires
that transportation plans, transportation
improvement programs, and projects
conform to SIPs and establishes the
criteria and procedures for determining
whether or not they do. Conformity to
a SIP means that transportation
activities will not produce new air
quality violations, worsen existing
violations, or delay timely attainment of
the national ambient air quality
standards.
The criteria by which we determine
whether a SIP’s MVEBs are adequate for
conformity purposes are outlined in 40
CFR 93.118(e)(4). EPA described the
process for determining the adequacy of
submitted SIP budgets in a July 1, 2004
preamble starting at 69 FR 40038 and
used the information in these resources
in making this adequacy determination.
The State of Maryland did not provide
emission budgets for sulfur dioxide
(SO2), volatile organic compounds
(VOCs), or ammonia for the Hagerstown
Maintenance Plan because it concluded
that emissions of these precursors from
motor vehicles are not significant
contributors to the area’s PM2.5 air
quality problem. The transportation
conformity rule provision at 40 CFR
93.102(b)(2)(v) indicates that conformity
does not apply for these precursors, due
to the lack of motor vehicle emissions
budgets for these precursors and state’s
conclusion that motor vehicle emissions
of SO2, VOCs, and ammonia do not
contribute significantly to the area’s
PM2.5 nonattainment problem. This
provision of the transportation
conformity rule predates and was not
disturbed by the January 4, 2013
decision in the litigation on the PM2.5
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Dated: April 25, 2014.
W.C. Early,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region III.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[FRL–9910–46-Region-5]
Notification of a Public Meeting of the
Great Lakes Advisory Board
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) announces a public
meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory
Board (Board). The purpose of this
meeting is to address administrative
matters and discuss further advice to
strengthen the effectiveness of the Great
Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI).
DATES: The public meeting will be held
on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time,
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
An opportunity will be provided to the
public to comment.
SUMMARY:
1 EPA issued conformity regulations to implement
the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS (69 FR 40004, July 1, 2004
and 70 FR 24280, May 6, 2005, respectively). Those
actions were not part of the final rule recently
remanded to EPA by the Court of Appeals for the
District of Columbia in NRDC v. EPA, No. 08–1250
(January 4, 2013), in which the Court remanded to
EPA the implementation rule for the PM2.5 NAAQS
because it concluded that EPA must implement that
NAAQS pursuant to the PM-specific
implementation provisions of subpart 4 of Part D of
Title I of the CAA, rather than solely under the
general provisions of subpart 1.
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The public meeting will be
held at the EPA Region 5 Offices, Lake
Michigan Room, twelfth floor, in the
Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, 77
W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois,
60604. The teleconference number is:
(877) 744–6030; Participant code:
24658751.
ADDRESSES:
Any
member of the public wishing further
information regarding this meeting may
contact Taylor Fiscus, Acting
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by
telephone at 312–353–6059 or email at
Fiscus.Taylor@epa.gov. General
information on the GLRI and the Board
can be found at https://www.glri.us.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The Board is a federal
advisory committee chartered under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA), Public Law 92–463. EPA
established the Board in 2013 to provide
independent advice to the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as Chair
of the federal Great Lakes Interagency
Task Force (IATF). The Board conducts
business in accordance with FACA and
related regulations.
The Board consists of 18 members
appointed by EPA’s Administrator in
her capacity as IATF Chair. Members
serve as representatives of state, local
and tribal government, environmental
groups, agriculture, business,
transportation, foundations, educational
institutions, and as technical experts.
The Board held teleconferences and
meetings in 2013 to develop
recommendations for the FY 2015–2019
GLRI Action Plan. In December 2013,
the Board issued its Advisory Report.
See https://greatlakesrestoration.us/
advisory/.
Availability of Meeting Materials: The
agenda and other materials in support of
the meeting will be available on the
GLRI Web site at https://www.glri.us in
advance of the meeting.
Procedures for Providing Public Input:
Federal advisory committees provide
independent advice to federal agencies.
Members of the public can submit
relevant comments for consideration by
the Board. Input from the public to the
Board will have the most impact if it
provides specific information for the
Board to consider. Members of the
public wishing to provide comments
should contact the Acting DFO directly.
Oral Statements: In general,
individuals or groups requesting an oral
presentation at this public meeting will
be limited to three minutes per speaker,
subject to the number of people wanting
to comment. Interested parties should
contact the Acting DFO in writing
(preferably via email) at the contact
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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information noted above by May 27,
2014 to be placed on the list of public
speakers for the meeting.
Written Statements: Written
statements must be received by May 27,
2014 so that the information may be
made available to the Board for
consideration. Written statements
should be supplied to the Acting DFO
in the following formats: One hard copy
with original signature and one
electronic copy via email. Commenters
are requested to provide two versions of
each document submitted: one each
with and without signatures because
only documents without signatures may
be published on the GLRI Web page.
Accessibility: For information on
access or services for individuals with
disabilities, please contact the Acting
DFO at the phone number or email
address noted above, preferably at least
10 days prior to the meeting, to give
EPA as much time as possible to process
your request.
Dated: April 15, 2014.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
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COMMISSION
Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission Under Delegated
Authority
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
AGENCY:
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520), the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC or the Commission)
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collection.
Comments are requested concerning:
Whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
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amended. The information is used by
FCC staff during inspections and
investigations to ensure compliance
with applicable rules, statutes, and
treaties. In the absence of this
recordkeeping requirement, field
inspections and investigations related to
the solution of cases of harmful
interference would be severely
hampered and needlessly prolonged due
to the inability to quickly obtain vital
information used to demodulate spread
spectrum transmissions.
For
additional information about the
information collection, contact Cathy
Williams at (202) 418–2918.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
OMB Control No.: 3060–0347.
Title: Section 97.311, Spread
Spectrum (SS) Emission Types.
Form No.: Not applicable.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Respondents: Individuals or
households.
Number of Respondents and
Responses: 10 respondents; 10
responses.
Estimated Time Per Response: .017
hours (1 minute).
Frequency of Response:
Recordkeeping requirement.
Obligation to Respond: Required to
obtain and retain benefits. The statutory
authority for this collection of
information is contained in 47 U.S.C.
154, 303, 151–155 and 301–609.
Total Annual Burden: 1 hour.
Annual Cost Burden: None.
Privacy Act Impact Assessment: Yes.
Nature and Extent of Confidentiality:
There is no need for confidentiality with
this collection of information.
Needs and Uses: The recordkeeping
requirement in Section 97.311 is
necessary to document all spread
spectrum (ss) transmissions by amateur
radio operators. This requirement is
necessary so that quick resolution of any
harmful interference problems can be
achieved and to ensure that the station
is operating in accordance with the
Communications Act of 1934, as
AGENCY:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
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SUMMARY:
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and ways to
further reduce the information
collection burden on small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
PRA that does not display a valid Office
of Management and Budget (OMB)
control number.
DATES: Written PRA comments should
be submitted on or before July 7, 2014.
If you anticipate that you will be
submitting comments, but find it
difficult to do so within the period of
time allowed by this notice, you should
advise the contact listed below as soon
as possible.
ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to
Cathy Williams, FCC, via email
PRA@fcc.gov and
to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov
.
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Federal Communications Commission.
Marlene H. Dortch,
Secretary, Office of the Secretary, Office of
Managing Director.
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS
COMMISSION
Information Collection Being Reviewed
by the Federal Communications
Commission
Federal Communications
Commission.
ACTION: Notice and request for
comments.
As part of its continuing effort
to reduce paperwork burdens, and as
required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520), the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC or the Commission)
invites the general public and other
Federal agencies to take this
opportunity to comment on the
following information collection.
Comments are requested concerning:
whether the proposed collection of
information is necessary for the proper
performance of the functions of the
Commission, including whether the
information shall have practical utility;
the accuracy of the Commission’s
burden estimate; ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information collected; ways to minimize
the burden of the collection of
information on the respondents,
including the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of
information technology; and ways to
further reduce the information
collection burden on small business
concerns with fewer than 25 employees.
The FCC may not conduct or sponsor
a collection of information unless it
displays a currently valid control
number. No person shall be subject to
any penalty for failing to comply with
a collection of information subject to the
PRA that does not display a valid Office
SUMMARY:
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-9910-46-Region-5]
Notification of a Public Meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory
Board
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a public
meeting of the Great Lakes Advisory Board (Board). The purpose of this
meeting is to address administrative matters and discuss further advice
to strengthen the effectiveness of the Great Lakes Restoration
Initiative (GLRI).
DATES: The public meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Time. An opportunity will be provided to the public to comment.
ADDRESSES: The public meeting will be held at the EPA Region 5 Offices,
Lake Michigan Room, twelfth floor, in the Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal
Building, 77 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604. The
teleconference number is: (877) 744-6030; Participant code: 24658751.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public wishing
further information regarding this meeting may contact Taylor Fiscus,
Acting Designated Federal Officer (DFO), by telephone at 312-353-6059
or email at Fiscus.Taylor@epa.gov. General information on the GLRI and
the Board can be found at https://www.glri.us.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The Board is a federal advisory committee chartered
under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463. EPA
established the Board in 2013 to provide independent advice to the EPA
Administrator in her capacity as Chair of the federal Great Lakes
Interagency Task Force (IATF). The Board conducts business in
accordance with FACA and related regulations.
The Board consists of 18 members appointed by EPA's Administrator
in her capacity as IATF Chair. Members serve as representatives of
state, local and tribal government, environmental groups, agriculture,
business, transportation, foundations, educational institutions, and as
technical experts.
The Board held teleconferences and meetings in 2013 to develop
recommendations for the FY 2015-2019 GLRI Action Plan. In December
2013, the Board issued its Advisory Report. See https://greatlakesrestoration.us/advisory/.
Availability of Meeting Materials: The agenda and other materials
in support of the meeting will be available on the GLRI Web site at
https://www.glri.us in advance of the meeting.
Procedures for Providing Public Input: Federal advisory committees
provide independent advice to federal agencies. Members of the public
can submit relevant comments for consideration by the Board. Input from
the public to the Board will have the most impact if it provides
specific information for the Board to consider. Members of the public
wishing to provide comments should contact the Acting DFO directly.
Oral Statements: In general, individuals or groups requesting an
oral presentation at this public meeting will be limited to three
minutes per speaker, subject to the number of people wanting to
comment. Interested parties should contact the Acting DFO in writing
(preferably via email) at the contact
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information noted above by May 27, 2014 to be placed on the list of
public speakers for the meeting.
Written Statements: Written statements must be received by May 27,
2014 so that the information may be made available to the Board for
consideration. Written statements should be supplied to the Acting DFO
in the following formats: One hard copy with original signature and one
electronic copy via email. Commenters are requested to provide two
versions of each document submitted: one each with and without
signatures because only documents without signatures may be published
on the GLRI Web page.
Accessibility: For information on access or services for
individuals with disabilities, please contact the Acting DFO at the
phone number or email address noted above, preferably at least 10 days
prior to the meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process
your request.
Dated: April 15, 2014.
Cameron Davis,
Senior Advisor to the Administrator.
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