Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems, 9797 [2016-04196]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 38 / Friday, February 26, 2016 / Proposed Rules jurisdiction. Consistent with EPA policy, the EPA provided a consultation opportunity to the Spokane Tribe in a letter dated May 21, 2015. The EPA did not receive a request for consultation. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: February 12, 2016. Dennis J. McLerran, Regional Administrator, Region 10. [FR Doc. 2016–04081 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 98 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2015–0764; FRL–9942–96– OAR] RIN 2060–AS73 Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule titled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems.’’ The public comment period for this proposal began on January 29, 2016. This document announces the extension of the deadline for public comment from February 29, 2016 to March 15, 2016. DATES: The public comment period for the proposed rule published January 29, 2016 (81 FR 4987) is extended. Comments must be received on or before March 15, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2015–0764 to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or withdrawn. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 13:20 Feb 25, 2016 Jkt 238001 Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC– 6207A), Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone number: (202) 343–9263; fax number: (202) 343–2342; email address: GHGReporting@epa.gov. For technical information, please go to the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Web site, https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/ index.html. To submit a question, select Help Center, followed by ‘‘Contact Us.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Worldwide Web (WWW) In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of this proposal will also be available through the WWW. Following signature, a copy of this action will be posted on the EPA’s GHGRP Web site at https:// www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/. Additional Information on Submitting Comments To expedite review of your comments by Agency staff, you are encouraged to send a separate copy of your comments, in addition to the copy you submit to the official docket, to Carole Cook, U.S. EPA, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Climate Change Division, Mail Code 6207A, Washington, DC 20460, telephone (202) 343–9263, email address: GHGReporting@epa.gov. Background In this action, the EPA is providing notice that it is extending the comment period on the proposed rule titled ‘‘Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems,’’ which was published on January 29, 2016 (81 FR 4987). The previous deadline for submitting public comment on that rule was February 29, 2016. The PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 9797 EPA is extending that deadline to March 15, 2016. This extension will provide the general public additional time for participation and comments. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 98 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Greenhouse gases, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: February 22, 2016. Sarah Dunham, Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs. [FR Doc. 2016–04196 Filed 2–25–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 98 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2015–0526; FRL–9942–95– OAR] RIN 2060–AS60 2015 Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Data Elements Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of public comment period. AGENCY: The EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule titled ‘‘2015 Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Data Elements under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule’’. The public comment period for this proposal began on January 29, 2016. This document announces the extension of the deadline for public comments from February 29, 2016 to March 30, 2016. SUMMARY: Comment Due Date: The comment due date of February 29, 2016, for the proposed rule published on January 15, 2016, at 81 FR 2536, is extended to March 30, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2015–0526, to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or withdrawn. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, DATES: E:\FR\FM\26FEP1.SGM 26FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 38 (Friday, February 26, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 9797]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-04196]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 98

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2015-0764; FRL-9942-96-OAR]
RIN 2060-AS73


Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology 
Revisions and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural 
Gas Systems

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of public comment 
period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing an 
extension of the public comment period for the proposed rule titled 
``Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology Revisions 
and Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas 
Systems.'' The public comment period for this proposal began on January 
29, 2016. This document announces the extension of the deadline for 
public comment from February 29, 2016 to March 15, 2016.

DATES: The public comment period for the proposed rule published 
January 29, 2016 (81 FR 4987) is extended. Comments must be received on 
or before March 15, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2015-0764 to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or withdrawn. The 
EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not 
submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential 
Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is 
restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must 
be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered 
the official comment and should include discussion of all points you 
wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment 
contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, 
cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission 
methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or 
multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective 
comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carole Cook, Climate Change Division, 
Office of Atmospheric Programs (MC-6207A), Environmental Protection 
Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460; telephone 
number: (202) 343-9263; fax number: (202) 343-2342; email address: 
GHGReporting@epa.gov. For technical information, please go to the 
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Web site, https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/. To submit a question, select Help Center, 
followed by ``Contact Us.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Worldwide Web (WWW)

    In addition to being available in the docket, an electronic copy of 
this proposal will also be available through the WWW. Following 
signature, a copy of this action will be posted on the EPA's GHGRP Web 
site at https://www.epa.gov/ghgreporting/.

Additional Information on Submitting Comments

    To expedite review of your comments by Agency staff, you are 
encouraged to send a separate copy of your comments, in addition to the 
copy you submit to the official docket, to Carole Cook, U.S. EPA, 
Office of Atmospheric Programs, Climate Change Division, Mail Code 
6207A, Washington, DC 20460, telephone (202) 343-9263, email address: 
GHGReporting@epa.gov.

Background

    In this action, the EPA is providing notice that it is extending 
the comment period on the proposed rule titled ``Greenhouse Gas 
Reporting Rule: Leak Detection Methodology Revisions and 
Confidentiality Determinations for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems,'' 
which was published on January 29, 2016 (81 FR 4987). The previous 
deadline for submitting public comment on that rule was February 29, 
2016. The EPA is extending that deadline to March 15, 2016. This 
extension will provide the general public additional time for 
participation and comments.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 98

    Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, 
Greenhouse gases, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: February 22, 2016.
Sarah Dunham,
Director, Office of Atmospheric Programs.
[FR Doc. 2016-04196 Filed 2-25-16; 8:45 am]
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