Adequacy Determination for the Klamath Falls, Oregon PM2.5, 45654-45655 [2015-18832]

Download as PDF 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 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 147 / Friday, July 31, 2015 / Notices The EPA’s adequacy review is separate from the EPA’s attainment plan completeness review and it is not dispositive of the EPA’s ultimate action on the attainment plan. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401–767Iq. Dated: July 15, 2015. Dennis J. McLerran, Regional Administrator, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2015–18832 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–R10–OAR–2015–0322: FRL–9931–62– Region 10] Adequacy Determination for the Grants Pass, Oregon Carbon Monoxide 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 carbon monoxide (CO) 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 CO 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. SUMMARY: This action provides notice of the EPA’s adequacy finding regarding the second 10-year CO 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 asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:44 Jul 30, 2015 Jkt 235001 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 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 CO 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 CO 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 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 45655 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. 2015–18830 Filed 7–30–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–EPA–HQ–OAR–2003–0085; FRL– 9931–71–OEI] Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; NESHAP for Radionuclides (Renewal) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ‘‘NESHAP for Radionuclides (Renewal)’’ (EPA ICR No. 1100.15, OMB Control No. 2060–0249) 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.). Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a proposed extension of the ICR. 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: Comments must be submitted on or before September 29, 2015. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, referencing the above referenced Docket ID Number 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. EPA’s policy is that all comments received will be included in the public docket without change including any 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Philip Egidi, Radiation Protection Division, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Mail Code 6608J, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 147 (Friday, July 31, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45654-45655]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18832]


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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

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 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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 
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
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PM2.5..................................  699 lbs/day.
NOX....................................  4,834 lbs/day.
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    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.

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The EPA's adequacy review is separate from the EPA's attainment plan 
completeness review and it is not dispositive of the EPA's ultimate 
action on the attainment plan.

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

    Dated: July 15, 2015.
Dennis J. McLerran,
Regional Administrator, Region 10.
[FR Doc. 2015-18832 Filed 7-30-15; 8:45 am]
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