Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Nonattainment New Source Review; Emission Offset Provisions; Reopening of Comment Period, 41449-41450 [2015-16919]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Proposed Rules DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 18 CFR Part 35 [Docket No. RM15–21–000] Generator Interconnection Rules and Procedures Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, DOE. ACTION: Opportunity to comment on petition for rulemaking. AGENCY: Take notice that on June 19, 2015, the American Wind Energy Association filed a petition requesting that the Commission initiate a rulemaking to revise provisions of the pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Procedures and pro forma Large Generator Interconnection Agreement. SUMMARY: DATES: Comments are due August 6, 2015. 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In the NPR, EPA proposed disapproval of a revision to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to nonattainment New Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permit program requirements for emission offsets. A commenter requested additional time to review the proposal and prepare comments. In response to this request, EPA is reopening the comment period for this proposal through August 14, 2015. All comments received on or before August 14, 2015 will be entered into the public SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 41449 record and considered by EPA before taking final action on the proposed rule. Comments submitted between the close of the original comment period and the reopening of this comment period will be accepted and considered. DATES: The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) published on May 26, 2015 (80 FR 30015), is reopened. Comments must be received on or before August 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R03–OAR–2013–0816 by one of the following methods: A. www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. B. Email: campbell.dave@epa.gov. C. Mail: EPA–R03–OAR–2013–0816, Mr. David Campbell, Associate Director, Office of Permits and Air Toxics, Mailcode 3AP10, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. D. Hand Delivery: At the previouslylisted EPA Region III address. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket’s normal hours of operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of boxed information. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R03–OAR–2013– 0816. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change, and may be made available online at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The www.regulations.gov Web site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email address will be automatically captured and included as part of the comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name and other contact information in the body of your comment and with any disk or CD–ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your E:\FR\FM\15JYP1.SGM 15JYP1 41450 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 135 / Wednesday, July 15, 2015 / Proposed Rules comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses. Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or in hard copy during normal business hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the State submittal are available at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, 89 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, Delaware 19903. Mrs. Amy Johansen, (215) 814–2156, or by email at johansen.amy@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: On May 26, 2015, EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking (80 FR 30015). In the NPR, EPA proposed disapproval of a revision to the Delaware SIP related to nonattainment NSR preconstruction permit program requirements for emission offsets. In that action, EPA proposed disapproval, because the submittal did not satisfy the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA) or the Federal implementing regulations, which establish the criteria under which the owner or operator of a new or modified major stationary source must obtain the required emission offsets ‘‘from the same source or other sources in the same nonattainment area’’ with limited exceptions, for Delaware’s nonattainment NSR preconstruction permitting program. In addition, EPA proposed disapproval of the SIP revision because Delaware exercises authorities that are reserved for EPA under section 107 of the CAA. srobinson on DSK5SPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 25, 2015. Shawn M. Garvin, Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2015–16919 Filed 7–14–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:22 Jul 14, 2015 Jkt 235001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R08–OAR–2012–0974, FRL–9930–42– Region–8] Promulgation of State Implementation Plan Revisions; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Lead, 2008 Ozone, and 2010 NO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standards; North Dakota Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions from the State of North Dakota to demonstrate the State meets infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (Act or CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for ozone on March 12, 2008, lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on January 22, 2010. EPA is also proposing to approve element 4 of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) NAAQS. Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 14, 2015. ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket Identification Number EPA–R08–OAR– 2012–0974. All documents in the docket are listed on the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, some information may not be publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business Information or other information the disclosure of which is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in the hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at EPA Region 8, Office of Partnership and Regulatory Assistance, Air Program, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202–1129. The EPA requests that you contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to view the hard copy of the docket. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. An electronic copy of the State’s SIP compilation is also available SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 at https://www.epa.gov/region8/air/ sip.html. Sfmt 4702 Abby Fulton, Air Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mail Code 8P–AR, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202–1129. 303–312–6563, fulton.abby@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. General Information What should I consider as I prepare my comments for EPA? 1. Submitting Confidential Business Information (CBI). Do not submit CBI to EPA through https://www.regulations.gov or email. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information on a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for preparing your comments. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 135 (Wednesday, July 15, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41449-41450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-16919]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0816; FRL-9930-29-Region 3]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Delaware; Nonattainment New Source Review; Emission Offset Provisions; 
Reopening of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.

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SUMMARY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the comment 
period for a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) published on May 26, 
2015. In the NPR, EPA proposed disapproval of a revision to the 
Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to nonattainment New 
Source Review (NSR) preconstruction permit program requirements for 
emission offsets. A commenter requested additional time to review the 
proposal and prepare comments. In response to this request, EPA is 
reopening the comment period for this proposal through August 14, 2015. 
All comments received on or before August 14, 2015 will be entered into 
the public record and considered by EPA before taking final action on 
the proposed rule. Comments submitted between the close of the original 
comment period and the reopening of this comment period will be 
accepted and considered.

DATES: The comment period for the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPR) 
published on May 26, 2015 (80 FR 30015), is reopened. Comments must be 
received on or before August 14, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA-
R03-OAR-2013-0816 by one of the following methods:
    A. www.regulations.gov. Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    B. Email: campbell.dave@epa.gov.
    C. Mail: EPA-R03-OAR-2013-0816, Mr. David Campbell, Associate 
Director, Office of Permits and Air Toxics, Mailcode 3AP10, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.
    D. Hand Delivery: At the previously-listed EPA Region III address. 
Such deliveries are only accepted during the Docket's normal hours of 
operation, and special arrangements should be made for deliveries of 
boxed information.
    Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA-R03-OAR-
2013-0816. EPA's policy is that all comments received will be included 
in the public docket without change, and may be made available online 
at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided, 
unless the comment includes information claimed to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Do not submit information that you consider to 
be CBI or otherwise protected through www.regulations.gov or email. The 
www.regulations.gov Web site is an ``anonymous access'' system, which 
means EPA will not know your identity or contact information unless you 
provide it in the body of your comment. If you send an email comment 
directly to EPA without going through www.regulations.gov, your email 
address will be automatically captured and included as part of the 
comment that is placed in the public docket and made available on the 
Internet. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you 
include your name and other contact information in the body of your 
comment and with any disk or CD-ROM you submit. If EPA cannot read your 
comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for 
clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your

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comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, 
any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or viruses.
    Docket: All documents in the electronic docket are listed in the 
www.regulations.gov index. Although listed in the index, some 
information is not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other information 
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such 
as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be 
publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket 
materials are available either electronically in www.regulations.gov or 
in hard copy during normal business hours at the Air Protection 
Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch 
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the State submittal 
are available at the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and 
Environmental Control, 89 Kings Highway, P.O. Box 1401, Dover, Delaware 
19903.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Amy Johansen, (215) 814-2156, or 
by email at johansen.amy@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On May 26, 2015, EPA published a notice of 
proposed rulemaking (80 FR 30015). In the NPR, EPA proposed disapproval 
of a revision to the Delaware SIP related to nonattainment NSR 
preconstruction permit program requirements for emission offsets. In 
that action, EPA proposed disapproval, because the submittal did not 
satisfy the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA) or the Federal 
implementing regulations, which establish the criteria under which the 
owner or operator of a new or modified major stationary source must 
obtain the required emission offsets ``from the same source or other 
sources in the same nonattainment area'' with limited exceptions, for 
Delaware's nonattainment NSR preconstruction permitting program. In 
addition, EPA proposed disapproval of the SIP revision because Delaware 
exercises authorities that are reserved for EPA under section 107 of 
the CAA.

    Dated: June 25, 2015.
Shawn M. Garvin,
Regional Administrator, Region III.
[FR Doc. 2015-16919 Filed 7-14-15; 8:45 am]
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