Adequacy Determination for the Grants Pass, Oregon PM10, 45653-45654 [2015-18831]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 147 / Friday, July 31, 2015 / Notices California Water Fix, Comment Period Ends: 10/30/2015, Contact: Michelle Banonis 916–930–5676, Revision to FR Notice Published 07/17/2015; Extending the Comment Period from 08/31/2015 to 10/30/2015. Dated: July 28, 2015. Dawn Roberts, Management Analyst, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alan Stout, Office of Air and Radiation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; telephone number: 734–214–4805; email address: stout.alan@epa.gov. [FR Doc. 2015–18842 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OAR–2011–0742; FRL—9931–69– OEI] Information Collection Request Submitted to OMB for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Aircraft Engines—Supplemental Information Related to Exhaust Emissions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency has submitted an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘Aircraft Engines—Supplemental Information Related to Exhaust Emissions’’ (EPA ICR No. 2427.03, OMB Control No. 2060– 0680) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). This is a proposed extension of the ICR. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments. A fuller description of the ICR is given below, including its estimated burden and cost to the public. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Additional comments may be submitted on or before August 31, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the above listed Docket ID Number, to (1) EPA online using www.regulations.gov (our preferred method), or by mail to: EPA Docket Center, Environmental Protection Agency, Mail Code 28221T, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460, and (2) OMB via email to oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Address comments to OMB Desk Officer for EPA. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Jul 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 personal information provided, unless the comment includes profanity, threats, information claimed to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Supporting documents which explain in detail the information that the EPA will be collecting are available in the public docket for this ICR. The docket can be viewed online at www.regulations.gov or in person at the EPA Docket Center, WJC West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC. The telephone number for the Docket Center is 202–566–1744. For additional information about EPA’s public docket, visit https://www.epa.gov/ dockets. Abstract: Clean Air Act section 231 (42 U.S.C. 7571) authorizes EPA to adopt emission standards for aircraft engines. The Clean Air Act additionally provides broad authority for EPA to collect information related to the regulations we adopt for aircraft and other emission sources (42 U.S.C. 7414(a)(1)). EPA is accordingly adopted emission standards for aircraft gas turbine engines and added a requirement for manufacturers to submit information related to compliance with the emission standards. EPA will use the data to verify compliance with emission standards and to better understand the characteristics of aircraft engines that are subject to emission standards. Respondent’s obligation to respond: Mandatory. Estimated number of respondents: 10 (total). Frequency of response: Annual. Total estimated burden: 60 hours (per year). Burden is defined at 5 CFR 1320.03(b). Total estimated cost: No annualized capital or operation & maintenance costs. Changes in the estimates: There is no change in the total estimated respondent burden compared with the ICR currently approved by OMB. Courtney Kerwin, Director, Collection Strategies Division. [FR Doc. 2015–18716 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45653 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R10–OAR–2015–0323: FRL–9931–61– Region 10] Adequacy Determination for the Grants Pass, Oregon PM10 State Implementation Plan for Transportation Conformity Purposes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of adequacy determination. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public of its finding that the Grants Pass, Oregon second 10-year limited maintenance plan (LMP) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of a nominal 10 microns or less (PM10) is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The LMP was submitted to the EPA by the State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ or the State) on April 22, 2015. As a result of our adequacy finding, regional emissions analyses will no longer be required as part of the transportation conformity demonstrations for PM10 for the Grants Pass area. DATES: This finding is effective August 17, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The finding will be available at the EPA’s conformity Web site: https:// www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/ transconf/adequacy.htm. You may also contact Dr. Karl Pepple, U.S. EPA, Region 10 (OAWT–107), 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101; (206) 553–1778; or by email at pepple.karl@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action provides notice of the EPA’s adequacy finding regarding the second 10-year PM10 limited maintenance plan (LMP) for the Grants Pass area for purposes of transportation conformity. The EPA’s finding was made pursuant to the adequacy review process for implementation plan submissions delineated at 40 CFR 93.118(f)(1) under which the EPA reviews the adequacy of a state implementation plan (SIP) submission prior to the EPA’s final action on the implementation plan. The State submitted the LMP to the EPA on April 22, 2015. Pursuant to 40 CFR 93.118(f)(1), the EPA notified the public of its receipt of this plan and its review for an adequacy determination on the EPA’s Web site and requested public comment by no later than June 3, 2015. The EPA received no comments on the plan during the comment period. As part of our analysis, we also SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 45654 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 147 / Friday, July 31, 2015 / Notices reviewed the State’s compilation of public comments and response to comments that were submitted during the State’s public process for the LMP. There were no adverse comments directed at the on-road portion of the LMP. Based on our review, the EPA believes it is appropriate to find this LMP adequate for use in transportation conformity prior to final action on the LMP. The EPA has moved forward with an approval notice for the Grants Pass PM10 LMP. Until that action is final and effective, this adequacy finding allows the State to apply the LMP for transportation conformity purposes. The EPA notified ODEQ in a letter dated June 24, 2015 (adequacy letter), subsequent to the close of the EPA comment period, that the EPA had found the LMP to be adequate for use in transportation conformity. A copy of the adequacy letter and its enclosure are available in the docket for this action and at the EPA’s conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/ stateresources/transconf/adequacy.htm. Pursuant to 40 CFR 93.109(e), limited maintenance plans are not required to contain on-road motor vehicle emissions budgets. Accordingly, as a result of this adequacy finding, regional emissions analyses will no longer be required as a part of the transportation conformity demonstrations for PM10 for the Grants Pass area. However, other conformity requirements still remain such as consultation (40 CFR 93.112), transportation control measures (40 CFR 93.113), and project level analysis (40 CFR 93.116). Transportation conformity is required by section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act. Transportation conformity to a SIP means that on-road transportation activities will not produce new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards. The minimum criteria by which we determine whether a SIP is adequate for conformity purposes are specified at 40 CFR 93.118(e)(4). The EPA’s analysis of how the LMP satisfies these criteria is found in the adequacy letter and its enclosure. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401–767Iq. Dated: July 15, 2015. Dennis J. McLerran, Regional Administrator, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2015–18831 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Jul 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R10–OAR–2013–0005: FRL–9931–60– Region 10] Adequacy Determination for the Klamath Falls, Oregon PM2.5 State Implementation Plan for Transportation Conformity Purposes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of adequacy determination. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public of its finding that the motor vehicle emissions budgets (MVEBs) for particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter of a nominal 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) in the Klamath Falls PM2.5 state implementation plan (SIP or attainment plan) are adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The attainment plan was submitted to the EPA by the State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ or the State) on December 12, 2012, with a clarification to the MVEB submitted on December 19, 2013. As a result of this adequacy finding, the Oregon DEQ, the Oregon Department of Transportation, and the U.S. Department of Transportation will be required to use these MVEBs for future transportation conformity determinations. DATES: This finding is effective August 17, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The finding will be available at the EPA’s conformity Web site: https:// www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/ transconf/adequacy.htm. You may also contact Dr. Karl Pepple, U.S. EPA, Region 10 (OAWT–107), 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle WA 98101; (206) 553–1778; or by email at pepple.karl@ epa.gov. SUMMARY: This action provides notice of the EPA’s adequacy finding regarding the MVEBs located in the attainment plan for the 2006 PM2.5 national ambient air quality standards for purposes of transportation conformity. The EPA’s finding was made pursuant to the adequacy review process for state attainment plan submissions delineated at 40 CFR 93.118(f)(1) under which the EPA reviews the adequacy of an attainment plan submission prior to the EPA’s final action on the attainment plan. Before the attainment plan was submitted to the EPA, consultation among federal, State, and local agencies occurred. Full attainment plan SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 documentation was provided to EPA, and EPA’s stated concerns were addressed. The State submitted the attainment plan to the EPA on December 12, 2012 with a clarification to the MVEBs submitted on December 19, 2013. Pursuant to 40 CFR 93.118(f)(1), the EPA notified the public of its receipt of this plan and its review for an adequacy determination on the EPA’s Web site and requested public comment by no later than April 9, 2015. The EPA received no comments on the plan during the comment period. As part of our analysis, we also reviewed the State’s compilation of public comments and response to comments that were submitted during the State’s public process for the attainment plan. The State subsequently provided a clarification to the MVEBs in the attainment plan on December 19, 2013. The EPA finds that the MVEBs in the attainment plan, as clarified, are adequate for purposes of transportation conformity. There were no other comments directed at the on-road portion of the attainment plan that were submitted during the State public process. The EPA notified Oregon DEQ in a letter dated June 24, 2015 (adequacy letter), subsequent to the close of the EPA comment period, that the EPA had found the MVEBs located in the attainment plan to be adequate for use in transportation conformity. A copy of the adequacy letter and its enclosure are available in the docket for this action and at the EPA’s conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/ stateresources/transconf/adequacy.htm. The MVEBs that the EPA determined to be adequate for purposes of transportation conformity are listed in the following table. 2014 MOTOR VEHICLE EMISSIONS BUDGETS FOR KLAMATH FALLS PM2.5 .................................. NOX ................................... 699 lbs/day. 4,834 lbs/day. Transportation conformity is required by section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act. Transportation conformity to an attainment plan means that on-road transportation activities will not produce new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards. The minimum criteria by which we determine whether an attainment plan is adequate for conformity purposes are specified at 40 CFR 93.118(e)(4). The EPA’s analysis of how the attainment plan satisfies these criteria is found in the adequacy letter and its enclosure. E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 147 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
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[Pages 45653-45654]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18831]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-R10-OAR-2015-0323: FRL-9931-61-Region 10]


Adequacy Determination for the Grants Pass, Oregon 
PM10 State Implementation Plan for Transportation Conformity 
Purposes

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of adequacy determination.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the 
public of its finding that the Grants Pass, Oregon second 10-year 
limited maintenance plan (LMP) for particulate matter with an 
aerodynamic diameter of a nominal 10 microns or less (PM10) 
is adequate for transportation conformity purposes. The LMP was 
submitted to the EPA by the State of Oregon Department of Environmental 
Quality (ODEQ or the State) on April 22, 2015. As a result of our 
adequacy finding, regional emissions analyses will no longer be 
required as part of the transportation conformity demonstrations for 
PM10 for the Grants Pass area.

DATES: This finding is effective August 17, 2015.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The finding will be available at the 
EPA's conformity Web site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/transconf/adequacy.htm. You may also contact Dr. Karl Pepple, U.S. EPA, 
Region 10 (OAWT-107), 1200 Sixth Ave., Suite 900, Seattle, WA 98101; 
(206) 553-1778; or by email at pepple.karl@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This action provides notice of the EPA's 
adequacy finding regarding the second 10-year PM10 limited 
maintenance plan (LMP) for the Grants Pass area for purposes of 
transportation conformity. The EPA's finding was made pursuant to the 
adequacy review process for implementation plan submissions delineated 
at 40 CFR 93.118(f)(1) under which the EPA reviews the adequacy of a 
state implementation plan (SIP) submission prior to the EPA's final 
action on the implementation plan.
    The State submitted the LMP to the EPA on April 22, 2015. Pursuant 
to 40 CFR 93.118(f)(1), the EPA notified the public of its receipt of 
this plan and its review for an adequacy determination on the EPA's Web 
site and requested public comment by no later than June 3, 2015. The 
EPA received no comments on the plan during the comment period. As part 
of our analysis, we also

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reviewed the State's compilation of public comments and response to 
comments that were submitted during the State's public process for the 
LMP. There were no adverse comments directed at the on-road portion of 
the LMP.
    Based on our review, the EPA believes it is appropriate to find 
this LMP adequate for use in transportation conformity prior to final 
action on the LMP. The EPA has moved forward with an approval notice 
for the Grants Pass PM10 LMP. Until that action is final and 
effective, this adequacy finding allows the State to apply the LMP for 
transportation conformity purposes.
    The EPA notified ODEQ in a letter dated June 24, 2015 (adequacy 
letter), subsequent to the close of the EPA comment period, that the 
EPA had found the LMP to be adequate for use in transportation 
conformity. A copy of the adequacy letter and its enclosure are 
available in the docket for this action and at the EPA's conformity Web 
site: https://www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/transconf/adequacy.htm.
    Pursuant to 40 CFR 93.109(e), limited maintenance plans are not 
required to contain on-road motor vehicle emissions budgets. 
Accordingly, as a result of this adequacy finding, regional emissions 
analyses will no longer be required as a part of the transportation 
conformity demonstrations for PM10 for the Grants Pass area. 
However, other conformity requirements still remain such as 
consultation (40 CFR 93.112), transportation control measures (40 CFR 
93.113), and project level analysis (40 CFR 93.116).
    Transportation conformity is required by section 176(c) of the 
Clean Air Act. Transportation conformity to a SIP means that on-road 
transportation activities will not produce new air quality violations, 
worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national 
ambient air quality standards. The minimum criteria by which we 
determine whether a SIP is adequate for conformity purposes are 
specified at 40 CFR 93.118(e)(4). The EPA's analysis of how the LMP 
satisfies these criteria is found in the adequacy letter and its 
enclosure.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-767Iq.

    Dated: July 15, 2015.
Dennis J. McLerran,
Regional Administrator, Region 10.
[FR Doc. 2015-18831 Filed 7-30-15; 8:45 am]
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