Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Revisions to Linn County Air Quality Ordinance, 44922-44923 [2015-18347]

Download as PDF 44922 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Proposed Rules comprehensive record for improved public accessibility. The Commission proposes to establish comment deadlines on a docket-bydocket basis, consistent with timely submission of views to the Secretary of State. Due to time constraints, the Commission does not propose inviting reply comments. The Commission may suspend solicitation of comments if it determines that seeking comments would interfere with timely submission of Commission views. VI. Section-by-Section Analysis Proposed Rule 3017.1. This section sets out two definitions. Proposed Rule 3017.2. This section describes the purpose of the rules. Proposed Rule 3017.3. This section addresses the public inquiry docket. Proposed Rule 3017.4. This section addresses comment deadlines. Proposed Rule 3017.5. This section addresses the Commission’s use of public comments. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS List of Subjects in 39 CFR Part 3017 Administrative practice and procedure, International agreements, Postal Service. For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Commission proposes to Jkt 235001 Sec. 3017.1 Definitions in this part. 3017.2 Purpose. 3017.3 Establishment and scope of public inquiry docket. 3017.4 Comment deadline(s). 3017.5 Commission discretion as to impact of public comments on its views. § 3017.1 VI. Ordering Paragraphs It is ordered: 1. The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2015–14 for consideration of the matters raised in this Order. 2. Comments are due no later than 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. Reply comments are due no later than 45 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. 3. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission appoints Laura Zuber to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) to represent the interests of the general public in this docket. 4. The Secretary shall arrange for publication of this Order in the Federal Register. 19:07 Jul 27, 2015 PART 3017—PROCEDURES RELATED TO COMMISSION VIEWS Authority: 39 U.S.C. 407; 503. V. Administrative Actions The Commission establishes Docket No. RM2015–14 for consideration of matters raised in this Order. Pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 505, the Commission designates Laura Zuber to serve as an officer of the Commission (Public Representative) in this proceeding. The Commission invites public comment on the proposed rules. Initial comments are due no later than 30 days from the date of publication of this Order in the Federal Register. Reply comments are due no later than 45 days from the date of publication of this Order in the Federal Register. VerDate Sep<11>2014 amend chapter III of title 39 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: ■ 1. Add part 3017 to read as follows: Definitions in this part. (a) Modern rate regulation refers to the standards and criteria the Commission has established pursuant to 39 U.S.C. 3622. (b) Views refers to the opinion the Commission provides to the Secretary of State in the context of certain Universal Postal Union proceedings on the consistency of a proposal affecting a market dominant rate or classification with modern rate regulation. § 3017.2 Purpose. The rules in this part are intended to facilitate public participation in, and promote the transparency of, the development of Commission views. § 3017.3 Establishment and scope of public inquiry docket. (a) On or about 150 days before a Universal Postal Union Congress convenes, the Commission will establish a public inquiry docket to solicit comments on the general principles that should guide the Commission’s development of views on relevant proposals, in a general way, and, if available, on specific relevant proposals. (b) The public inquiry docket established pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section may also include matters related to development of the Commission’s views, such as the availability of relevant proposals, Commission views, other documents, or related actions. (c) The Commission shall arrange for publication in the Federal Register of the notice establishing each public inquiry docket authorized under this part. § 3017.4 Comment deadline(s). (a) The Commission shall establish a deadline for public comments upon establishment of the public inquiry docket that is consistent with timely submission of the Commission’s views to the Secretary of State. The Commission may establish other PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 deadlines for public comments as appropriate. (b) The Commission may suspend or forego solicitation of public comments if it determines that such solicitation is not consistent with timely submission of Commission views to the Secretary of State. § 3017.5 Commission discretion as to impact of public comments on its views. The Commission will review timely filed comments prior to submitting its views to the Secretary of State. By the Commission. Ruth Ann Abrams, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. 2015–18425 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–FW–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R07–OAR–2015–0357; FRL 9931–32– Region 7] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Revisions to Linn County Air Quality Ordinance Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State of Iowa. The purpose of these revisions is to update the Linn County Air Quality Ordinance, chapter 10. These proposed revisions reflect updates to the Iowa statewide rules previously approved by EPA and will ensure consistency between the applicable local agency rules and Federally-approved rules. DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by August 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07– OAR–2015–0357, by mail to Heather Hamilton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Hamilton, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28JYP1.SGM 28JYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 144 / Tuesday, July 28, 2015 / Proposed Rules Development Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219, at 913–551–7039, or by email at Hamilton.heather@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the state’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the technical support document that is included in the rulemaking docket. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this action. If EPA receives relevant 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 action. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on part of this rule and if that part can be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those parts 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 Federal Register. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: July 17, 2015. Mark Hague, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. 2015–18347 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:07 Jul 27, 2015 Jkt 235001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R10–OAR–2015–0322; FRL–9931–12– Region 10] 44923 should be made for deliveries of boxed information. 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. Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Oregon: Grants Pass Carbon Monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a carbon monoxide Limited Maintenance Plan (LMP) for Grants Pass, submitted on April 22, 2015, by the State of Oregon as a revision to its State Implementation Plan (SIP). In accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision because it demonstrates that Grants Pass will continue to meet the carbon monoxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for a second 10year period beyond re-designation, through 2025. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 27, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R10– OAR–2015–0322, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for submitting comments. • Email: R10-Public_Comments@ epa.gov • Mail: Lucy Edmondson, EPA Region 10, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, AWT–150, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle WA, 98101 • Hand Delivery/Courier: EPA Region 10, 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900, Seattle WA, 98101. Attention: Lucy Edmondson, Office of Air, Waste and Toxics, AWT–150. Such deliveries are only accepted during normal hours of operation, and special arrangements SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 Lucy Edmondson at (360) 753–9082, edmondson.lucy@epa.gov, or the above EPA, Region 10 address. For further information, please see the direct final rule, of the same title, which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register. The EPA is simultaneously approving the State’s SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the EPA views this as a noncontroversial SIP revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the preamble to the direct final rule. If the EPA receives no adverse comments, the EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. If the EPA receives adverse comments, the EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. The EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if we receive adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, the EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. Dated: July 8, 2015. Dennis J. McLerran, Regional Administrator, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2015–18219 Filed 7–27–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\28JYP1.SGM 28JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 44922-44923]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18347]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R07-OAR-2015-0357; FRL 9931-32-Region 7]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
State of Iowa; Revisions to Linn County Air Quality Ordinance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the State 
of Iowa. The purpose of these revisions is to update the Linn County 
Air Quality Ordinance, chapter 10. These proposed revisions reflect 
updates to the Iowa statewide rules previously approved by EPA and will 
ensure consistency between the applicable local agency rules and 
Federally-approved rules.

DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by 
August 27, 2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-
OAR-2015-0357, by mail to Heather Hamilton, Environmental Protection 
Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, 
Lenexa, Kansas 66219. Comments may also be submitted electronically or 
through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in 
the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules 
section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Heather Hamilton, Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air Planning and

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Development Branch, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, Kansas 66219, at 
913-551-7039, or by email at Hamilton.heather@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this 
Federal Register, EPA is approving the state's SIP revision as a direct 
final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a 
noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse 
comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set 
forth in the technical support document that is included in the 
rulemaking docket. If no relevant adverse comments are received in 
response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in 
relation to this action. If EPA receives relevant 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 
action. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. 
Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at 
this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on part of 
this rule and if that part can be severed from the remainder of the 
rule, EPA may adopt as final those parts 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 Federal Register.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen 
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: July 17, 2015.
Mark Hague,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7.
[FR Doc. 2015-18347 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am]
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