Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine and New Hampshire; Ambient Air Quality Standards, 35712 [2014-14532]

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[FR Doc. 2014–14562 Filed 6–20–14; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4160–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS [EPA–R01–OAR–2012–0733, EPA–R01– OAR–2012–0935; A–1–FRL–9911–50– Region–1] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine and New Hampshire; Ambient Air Quality Standards Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the States of SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:58 Jun 23, 2014 Jkt 232001 Maine and New Hampshire. The revisions primarily update state regulations containing ambient air quality standards (AAQS) consistent with EPA’s national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The intended effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 24, 2014. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R01–OAR–2012–0733 for comments pertaining to our action for Maine, or EPA–R01–OAR–2012–0935 for comments pertaining to our action for New Hampshire, by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: arnold.anne@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (617) 918–0047 4. Mail: ‘‘Docket Identification Number EPA–R01–OAR–2012–0733 or EPA–R01–OAR–2012–0935,’’ Anne Arnold, Manager, Air Quality Planning Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05–2), Boston, MA 02109– 3912. 5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Anne Arnold, Manager, Air Quality Planning Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05–2), Boston, MA 02109–3912. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office’s normal hours of operation. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal 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: David Mackintosh, Air Quality Planning Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, (Mail Code OEP05–02), Boston, MA 02109– 3912, telephone 617–918–1584, facsimile 617–918–0584, email mackintosh.david@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 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 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 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: June 16, 2014. H. Curtis Spalding, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. [FR Doc. 2014–14532 Filed 6–23–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers 33 CFR Part 328 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 110, 112 116, 117, 122, 230, 232, 300, 302, and 401 [EPA–HQ–OW–2011–0880; FRL–9912–78– OW] RIN 2040–AF30 Definition of ‘‘Waters of the United States’’ Under the Clean Water Act; Extension of Comment Period U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Department of the Army, Department of Defense; and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 121 (Tuesday, June 24, 2014)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733, EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935; A-1-FRL-9911-50-Region-
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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Maine and New Hampshire; Ambient Air Quality Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the 
States of Maine and New Hampshire. The revisions primarily update state 
regulations containing ambient air quality standards (AAQS) consistent 
with EPA's national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The intended 
effect of this action is to approve these requirements into the Maine 
and New Hampshire SIPs. This action is being taken in accordance with 
the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments identified by Docket ID Number EPA-R01-
OAR-2012-0733 for comments pertaining to our action for Maine, or EPA-
R01-OAR-2012-0935 for comments pertaining to our action for New 
Hampshire, by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. Email: arnold.anne@epa.gov.
    3. Fax: (617) 918-0047
    4. Mail: ``Docket Identification Number EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0733 or 
EPA-R01-OAR-2012-0935,'' Anne Arnold, Manager, Air Quality Planning 
Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 
100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Anne Arnold, 
Manager, Air Quality Planning Unit, Office of Ecosystem Protection, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 
5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-
3912. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional Office's 
normal hours of operation. The Regional Office's official hours of 
business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding 
legal 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: David Mackintosh, Air Quality Planning 
Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, New England Regional 
Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail Code OEP05-02), Boston, 
MA 02109-3912, telephone 617-918-1584, facsimile 617-918-0584, email 
mackintosh.david@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 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: June 16, 2014.
H. Curtis Spalding,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
[FR Doc. 2014-14532 Filed 6-23-14; 8:45 am]
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