Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review, 44013-44014 [2015-17665]

Download as PDF asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / Proposed Rules modeling, along with analysis of the associated data, related to the 2008 Lead NAAQS when necessary. Accordingly, EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s infrastructure SIP submission with respect to section 110(a)(2)(K). 11. 110(a)(2)(L)—Permitting fees: This element necessitates that the SIP require the owner or operator of each major stationary source to pay to the permitting authority, as a condition of any permit required under the CAA, a fee sufficient to cover (i) the reasonable costs of reviewing and acting upon any application for such a permit, and (ii) if the owner or operator receives a permit for such source, the reasonable costs of implementing and enforcing the terms and conditions of any such permit (not including any court costs or other costs associated with any enforcement action), until such fee requirement is superseded with respect to such sources by the Administrator’s approval of a fee program under title V. Georgia Air Quality Act: Article 1: Air Quality (O.C.G.A. Section 12–9–10, and Georgia Rule for Air Quality 391–3–1– .03(9)—Permit Fees requires the collection of permitting fees through the title V Fee Program, which EPD ensures is sufficient for the reasonable cost of reviewing and acting upon PSD and NNSR permits. Additionally, Georgia has a fully approved title V operating permit program at Georgia Rule for Air Quality 391–3–1–.03(9)—Permit Fees that covers the cost of implementation and enforcement of PSD and NNSR permits after they have been issued. EPA has made the preliminary determination that Georgia’s SIP and practices adequately provide for permitting fees related to the 2008 Lead NAAQS, when necessary. Accordingly, EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s infrastructure SIP submission with respect to section 110(a)(2)(L). 12. 110(a)(2)(M)—Consultation/ participation by affected local entities: This element requires states to provide for consultation and participation in SIP development by local political subdivisions affected by the SIP. Georgia Air Quality Act: Article I: Air Quality (O.C.G.A. Section 12–9) authorizes EPD to advise, consult, cooperate and enter into agreements with other agencies of the state, the Federal Government, other states, interstate agencies, groups, political subdivisions, and industries affected by the provisions of this act, rules, or policies of the department. EPA has made the preliminary determination that Georgia’s SIP and practices adequately demonstrate consultation with affected local entities related to the 22008 Lead NAAQS, when necessary. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 Accordingly, EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s infrastructure SIP submission with respect to section 110(a)(2)(M). V. Proposed Action With the exception of the PSD permitting requirements for major sources of sections 110(a)(2)(C), prong 3 of (D)(i), and (J), EPA is proposing to approve Georgia’s March 6, 2012, SIP submittal to address infrastructure requirements for the 2008 Lead NAAQS. EPA is proposing to take this action because the Agency has made the preliminary determination that Georgia’s infrastructure SIP revision is consistent with section 110 and EPA’s 2011 Lead Infrastructure SIP Guidance. VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this proposed action merely proposes to approve state law as meeting Federal requirements and would not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this proposed action: • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); • does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • does not have Federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 44013 • is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and • does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). The SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), nor will it impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, and Recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: July 14, 2015. Heather McTeer Toney, Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2015–18096 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2014–0842; A–1–FRL– 9927–33–Region 1] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve certain revisions to the State of Connecticut State Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) emissions within the context of EPA’s Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations. EPA is also proposing to approve clarifications to the applicability section of Connecticut’s Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations. These revisions SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS 44014 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 142 / Friday, July 24, 2015 / Proposed Rules will be part of Connecticut’s major stationary source preconstruction permitting programs, and are intended to align Connecticut’s regulations with the federal PSD and NNSR regulations. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA– R01–OAR–2014–0842 by one of the following methods: 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: dahl.donald@epa.gov 3. Fax: (617) 918–01657. 4. Mail: ‘‘Docket Identification Number EPA–R01–OAR–2014–0842’’, Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05– 2), Boston, MA 02109–3912. 5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 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 and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit comments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, (mail code OEP05– 2), Boston, MA 02109–3912. Mr. Dahl’s telephone number is (617) 918–1657; email address: dahl.donald@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the 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 action rule, no further VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:51 Jul 23, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register. Dated: April 20, 2015. H. Curtis Spalding, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. [FR Doc. 2015–17665 Filed 7–23–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2015–0114; FRL–9931–03– Region 4] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Georgia; Removal of Clean Fuel Fleet Program Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP) that were submitted by the State of Georgia, through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD), on January 22, 2015, for the purpose of moving the Clean Fuel Fleet Program (CFFP) from the active portion of the Georgia SIP to the contingency measures portion of the maintenance plan for the Atlanta Area for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). EPA has preliminarily determined that Georgia’s January 22, 2015, SIP revision regarding the CFFP is approvable because it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04– OAR–2015–0114, by one of the following methods: SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. 2. Email: R4-ARMS@epa.gov. 3. Fax: (404) 562–9019. 4. Mail: ‘‘EPA–R04–OAR–2015–0114’’ Air Regulatory Management Section (formerly the Regulatory Development Section), Air Planning and Implementation Branch (formerly the Air Planning Branch), Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. 5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Lynorae Benjamin, Chief, Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. 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 Federal holidays. Instructions: Direct your comments to Docket ID No. EPA–R04–OAR–2015– 0114. 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 through www.regulations.gov or email, information that you consider to be CBI or otherwise protected. 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 comment. Electronic files should avoid the use of special characters, any form of encryption, and be free of any defects or E:\FR\FM\24JYP1.SGM 24JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 142 (Friday, July 24, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 44013-44014]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-17665]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0842; A-1-FRL-9927-33-Region 1]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Connecticut; Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment 
New Source Review

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve certain revisions to the State of Connecticut State 
Implementation Plan (SIP) relating to regulation of fine particulate 
matter (PM2.5) emissions within the context of EPA's 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations. EPA is also 
proposing to approve clarifications to the applicability section of 
Connecticut's Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) regulations. These 
revisions

[[Page 44014]]

will be part of Connecticut's major stationary source preconstruction 
permitting programs, and are intended to align Connecticut's 
regulations with the federal PSD and NNSR regulations. This action is 
being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID Number EPA-
R01-OAR-2014-0842 by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. Email: dahl.donald@epa.gov
    3. Fax: (617) 918-01657.
    4. Mail: ``Docket Identification Number EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0842'', 
Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England 
Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, 
and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail code 
OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier. Deliver your comments to: Donald Dahl, 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 
Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor 
Programs Unit, 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 and 
Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register for detailed 
instructions on how to submit comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem 
Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post 
Office Square--Suite 100, (mail code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912. 
Mr. Dahl's telephone number is (617) 918-1657; email address: 
dahl.donald@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this 
issue of the 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 action 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 and Regulations section of this issue of the 
Federal Register.

    Dated: April 20, 2015.
H. Curtis Spalding,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.
[FR Doc. 2015-17665 Filed 7-23-15; 8:45 am]
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