Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements for Particle Matter, Ozone, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide, 23175-23180 [2016-08913]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 23175 EPA-APPROVED NEW YORK SOURCE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS—Continued Name of source State effective date Identifier No. EPA approval date EF Barrett Power Station, NG. 1–2820–00553 ................. 3/27/12 8/28/12 International Paper Ticonderoga Mill. 5–1548–00008 ................. 3/19/12 8/28/12 Kodak Operations at Eastman Business Park, Kodak. Lafarge Building Materials 8–2614–00205 ................. 5/25/12 8/28/12 4–0124–00001 ................. 7/19/11 8/28/12 Lehigh Northeast Cement, Lehigh Cement. 5–5205–00013 ................. 7/5/12 8/28/12 Northport Power Station, NG. 1–4726–00130 ................. 3/27/12 8/28/12 Oswego Harbor Power, NRG. 7–3512–00030 ................. 5/16/12 8/28/12 Owens-Corning Insulating Systems Feura Bush, Owens Corning. Ravenswood Generating Station, TC. 4–0122–00004 ................. 5/18/12 8/28/12 2–6304–00024 ................. 4/6/12 8/28/12 Ravenswood Steam Plant, Con Edison. 2–6304–01378 ................. 3/20/12 8/28/12, Roseton Generating Station-Dynegy. 3–3346–00075 ................. 11/02/11 8/28/12 Samuel A Carlson Generating Station, James town Board of Public Utilities. Syracuse Energy Corporation [GDF Suez]. * * * * 9–0608–00053 ................. 2/8/12 8/28/12 7–3132–00052 ................. 5/24/12 8/28/12 * BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES [EPA–R01–OAR–2015–0402; FRL–9945–13– Region 1] Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements for Particle Matter, Ozone, Lead, Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: ACTION: Final rule. VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:49 Apr 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Part 249 BART. Boiler 2. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Power Boiler and Recovery Furnace. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Boilers 41, 42 and 43. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Condition 12–14. Kilns 1 and 2. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 220 and Part 249 BART. Kiln and Clinker cooler. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Boilers 1, 2, 3, and 4. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Boilers 5 and 6. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. EU2, EU3, EU12, EU13, and EU14. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Boilers 10, 20, 30. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Boiler 2. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Excluding the SO2 BART emissions limits for Boilers 1 and 2 and corresponding monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements, which EPA disapproved. Boilers 1 and 2. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. Part 249 BART. Boiler 12. EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. • Part 249 BART. • Boiler 1. • EPA approval finalized at 77 FR 51915. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving most elements of State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from Rhode Island regarding the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 1997 fine particle matter (PM2.5), 2006 PM2.5, 2008 lead (Pb), 2008 ozone, 2010 nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Additionally, EPA is disapproving the submissions with respect to CAA section 110(a)(2)(H), for which a Federal Implementation Plan has been in place for this requirement since 1973. EPA is also correcting an earlier approval of this element for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS infrastructure requirements. Finally, EPA is approving several statutes submitted by Rhode Island in support of SUMMARY: [FR Doc. 2016–08829 Filed 4–19–16; 8:45 am] Comments PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 their demonstration that the infrastructure requirements of the CAA have been met. Lastly, EPA is conditionally approving certain elements of Rhode Island’s submittal relating to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements. DATES: This rule is effective on May 20, 2016. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket Identification No. EPA–R01–OAR– 2015–0402. All documents in the docket are listed on the https:// www.regulations.gov Web site, although some information, such as confidential business information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute is not publicly available. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly E:\FR\FM\20APR1.SGM 20APR1 23176 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Quality Planning Unit, 5 Post Office Square—Suite 100, Boston, MA. EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding legal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard P. Burkhart, Air Quality Planning Unit, Air Programs Branch (Mail Code OEP05–02), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109– 3912; (617) 918–1664; burkhart.richard@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we mean EPA. Organization of this document. The following outline is provided to aid in locating information in this preamble. I. Background and Purpose II. Public Comments III. Final Action IV. Incorporation by Reference V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. Background and Purpose This rulemaking addresses infrastructure SIP submissions from the State of Rhode Island for the 1997 PM2.5, 2006 PM2.5, 2008 Pb, 2008 ozone, 2010 NO2, and 2010 SO2 NAAQS. The state submitted these infrastructure SIPs on the following dates: 1997 PM2.5— September 10, 2008; 2006 PM2.5— November 6, 2009; 2008 Pb—October 26, 2011; 2008 ozone—January 2, 2013; 2010 NO2—January 2, 2013; and 2010 SO2—June 27, 2014. Details of Rhode Island’s submittals and EPA evaluation of those submittals can be found in our Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) (81 FR 10168; February 29, 2016). EPA is approving most of the elements of the above submittals (details can be found below). Additionally, EPA is disapproving the submissions with respect to CAA section 110(a)(2)(H). For this element, a Federal Implementation Plan has been in place for this requirement since 1973, such that no further action is required by EPA or Rhode Island. EPA is also, under section 110(k)(6) of the Act, correcting an earlier approval of this element for the 1997 8hour ozone NAAQS infrastructure requirements. The correction changes our prior approval of element H for the 1997 ozone NAAQS infrastructure requirements to a disapproval. As stated above, a FIP is already in place, so no further action is required by EPA or Rhode Island. Furthermore, EPA is approving into the Rhode Island SIP several statutes submitted by Rhode Island in support of their demonstration that the infrastructure requirements of the CAA have been met. Also, we are conditionally approving certain elements of Rhode Island’s submittal relating to the PSD requirements. In addition, EPA is removing the following sections from the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR): 40 CFR 52.2073(a); 52.2074(a) and (b); 52.2075(a); 52.2078(a); and 52.2079. These sections are no longer necessary for the reasons outlined in the NPR. Finally, although the NPR also proposed removal of 40 CFR 52.2073(b), 52.2075(b), and 52.2078(b), we are not taking final action with respect to these sections today. II. Public Comments EPA did not receive any comments in response to the NPR. III. Final Action EPA is approving SIP submissions from Rhode Island certifying that the state’s current SIP is sufficient to meet the required infrastructure elements under sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Act for the 1997 PM2.5, 2006 PM2.5, 2008 Pb, 2008 ozone, 2010 NO2, and 2010 SO2 NAAQS, with the exception of certain aspects relating to the state’s PSD program which we are conditionally approving. Additionally, EPA is disapproving the submissions with respect to CAA section 110(a)(2)(H). EPA is also correcting an earlier approval of this element for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS infrastructure requirements. The corrective action is taken under section 110(k)(6) of the Act. The correction changes our prior approval of element H for the 1997 ozone infrastructure requirement to a disapproval of element H. Finally, we are conditionally approving certain elements of Rhode Island’s submittals relating to the PSD requirements. Specifically, EPA’s actions for each infrastructure SIP requirement are shown in Table 1. TABLE 1—EPA’S ACTION ON RHODE ISLAND’S INFRASTRUCTURE SIP SUBMITTALS FOR LISTED NAAQS Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Element 2008 Pb 2008 ozone 2010 NO2 2010 SO2 1997 PM2.5 2006 PM2.5 (A): Emission limits and other control measures ............. (B): Ambient air quality monitoring and data system ...... (C)1: Enforcement of SIP measures ............................... (C)2: PSD program for major sources and major modifications ........................................................................ (C)3: PSD program for minor sources and minor modifications ........................................................................ (D)1: Contribute to nonattainment/interfere with maintenance of NAAQS .......................................................... (D)2: PSD ......................................................................... (D)3: Visibility Protection .................................................. (D)4: Interstate Pollution Abatement ............................... (D)5: International Pollution Abatement ........................... (E): Adequate resources .................................................. (E): State boards .............................................................. (E): Necessary assurances with respect to local agencies ............................................................................... (F): Stationary source monitoring system ........................ (G): Emergency power ..................................................... (H): Future SIP revisions ................................................. (I): Nonattainment area plan or plan revisions under part D ............................................................................ (J)1: Consultation with government officials .................... A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A* A* A* A* A* A* A A A A A A A A* A A A A A NI A* A A A A A NI A* A A A A A NI A* A A A A A NI A* A A A A A NT A* A A A A A NA A A D NA A A D NA A A D NA A A D NA A A D NA A A D + A + A + A + A + A + A VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:49 Apr 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20APR1.SGM 20APR1 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 23177 TABLE 1—EPA’S ACTION ON RHODE ISLAND’S INFRASTRUCTURE SIP SUBMITTALS FOR LISTED NAAQS—Continued 2008 Pb 2008 ozone 2010 NO2 2010 SO2 1997 PM2.5 2006 PM2.5 (J)2: Public notification ..................................................... (J)3: PSD ......................................................................... (J)4: Visibility protection ................................................... (K): Air quality modeling and data ................................... (L): Permitting fees .......................................................... (M): Consultation and participation by affected local entities .............................................................................. Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES Element A A* + A A A A* + A A A A* + A A A A* + A A A A* + A A A A* + A A A A A A A A In the above table, the key is as follows: A* Approve A Approve, but conditionally approve aspect of PSD program relating to the identification of NOX as a precursor for ozone and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in EPA’s October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. D Disapprove, but no further action required because federal regulations already in place. + Not germane to infrastructure SIPs. NI Not included in the September 10, 2008 (PM2.5), January 2, 2013 (ozone and NO2), and May 30, 2013 (SO2) submittals which are the subject of today’s action. NT Not taking action in today’s action. NS No Submittal. NA Not applicable. In addition, we are incorporating into the Rhode Island SIP the following Rhode Island statutes which were included for approval in Rhode Island’s infrastructure SIP submittals: (1) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23—Health and Safety, Chapter 23–23—Air Pollution, Section 23–23–5—Powers and duty of the director., and Section 23–23–16—Emergencies.; (2) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23—Health and Safety, Chapter 23–23.1—Air Pollution Episode Control, Section 23– 23.1–5—Proclamations of episodes and issuance of orders.; and (3) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 36—Public Officers and Employees, Chapter 36–14—Code of Ethics, Sections 36–14–1 through 36– 14–7. Furthermore, EPA is removing the following sections from the CFR: 40 CFR 52.2073(a); 52.2074(a) and (b); 52.2075(a); 52.2078(a); and 52.2079. These sections are no longer necessary for the reasons outlined in the NPR. As noted in Table 1, EPA is conditionally approving aspects of Rhode Island’s SIP submittals pertaining to the state’s PSD program. The outstanding issue with the PSD program concerns adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:49 Apr 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. Rhode Island must submit to EPA by April 20, 2017, these revisions to its PSD program. If Rhode Island fails to do so, this approval will become a disapproval on that date. EPA will notify RI DEM by letter that this action has occurred. At that time, this commitment will no longer be a part of the approved Rhode Island SIP. EPA subsequently will publish a notice in the notice section of the Federal Register notifying the public that the conditional approval automatically converted to a disapproval. If the state meets its commitment within the applicable timeframe, the conditionally approved submission will remain a part of the SIP until EPA takes final action approving or disapproving the new submittal. If EPA disapproves the new submittal, the conditionally approved aspect of Rhode Island’s PSD program will also be disapproved at that time. If EPA approves the revised PSD program submittal, then the portions of Rhode Island’s infrastructure SIP submittals that were conditionally approved will be fully approved in their entirety and replace the conditional approval in the SIP. In addition, final disapproval of an infrastructure SIP submittal triggers the Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) requirement under section 110(c). IV. Incorporation by Reference In this rulemaking, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of: (1) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23—Health and Safety, Chapter 23–23—Air Pollution, Section 23–23–5—Powers and duty of the director., and Section 23–23–16—Emergencies.; (2) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23—Health and Safety, Chapter 23–23.1—Air Pollution Episode Control, Section 23– 23.1–5—Proclamations of episodes and issuance of orders.; and (3) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 36—Public Officers and Employees, Chapter 36–14—Code of Ethics, Sections 36–14–1 through 36– PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 14–7. These are described in the amendments to 40 CFR part 52 set forth below. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these documents generally available through https:// www.regulations.gov. V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the Clean Air Act, 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 Clean Air Act. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this 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); • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National E:\FR\FM\20APR1.SGM 20APR1 23178 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act; 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). In addition, 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 and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by June 20, 2016. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).) List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: April 7, 2016. H. Curtis Spalding, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. Part 52 of chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows: PART 52—[AMENDED] 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart OO—Rhode Island 2. In § 52.2070, Tables (c) and (e) are amended by adding new state citations to the end of the tables to read as follows: ■ § 52.2070 * Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by * Identification of plan. * * * (c) EPA approved regulations. EPA-APPROVED RHODE ISLAND REGULATIONS State citation Title/subject State effective date EPA approval date * * * Rhode Island General Laws, Air Pollution ............... Title 23, Chapter 23–23. * Submitted 1/2/2013 1 * 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23, Chapter 23–23.1. Air Pollution Episode Control. Submitted 1/2/2013 1 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Rhode Island General Laws, Title 36, Chapter 36–14. Code of Ethics ........... Submitted 1/2/2013 1 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES 1 This * * is the date Rhode Island submitted these Rhode Island General Laws to EPA for approval. * VerDate Sep<11>2014 * * 15:48 Apr 19, 2016 (e) Nonregulatory. Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 E:\FR\FM\20APR1.SGM 20APR1 Explanations * * Section 23–23–5—Powers and duty of director. Section 23–23–16—Emergencies. Section 23–23.1–5—Proclamations of episodes and issuances of orders. Section 36–14–1—Declaration of policy. Section 36–14–2—Definitions. Section 36–14–3—Code of ethics. Section 36–14–4—Persons subject to the code of ethics. Section 36–14–5—Prohibited activities. Section 36–14–6—Statement of conflict of interest. Section 36–14–7—Interest in conflict with discharge of duties. Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations 23179 RHODE ISLAND NON-REGULATORY Name of non regulatory SIP provision Applicable geographic or nonattainment area State submittal date/ effective date EPA approved date * * * Infrastructure SIP for the 2008 Statewide ................... Ozone NAAQS. * Submitted 1/2/2013 ... * 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Infrastructure SIP for the 2008 Lead NAAQS. Statewide ................... Submitted 10/26/2011 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Infrastructure SIP for the 2010 NO2 NAAQS. Statewide ................... Submitted 1/2/2013 ... 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Infrastructure SIP for the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. Statewide ................... Submitted 9/10/2008 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Infrastructure SIP for 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. Statewide ................... Submitted 11/6/2009 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. Infrastructure SIP for 2010 SO2 NAAQS. Statewide ................... Submitted 6/27/2014 4/20/2016 [Insert Federal Register citation]. § 52.2073 [Amended] 3. Section 52.2073 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a). ■ § 52.2074 [Amended] 4. Section 52.2074 is amended by removing and reserving paragraphs (a) and (b). ■ § 52.2075 [Amended] 5. Section 52.2075 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a). ■ 6. Section 52.2077 is added to read as follows: ■ Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES § 52.2077 Identification of plan— conditional approvals and disapprovals. (a) Conditional approvals. (1) 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS): The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on January 2, 2013, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the aspect of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program pertaining to adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:48 Apr 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these requirements for PSD. (2) 2008 Lead NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on October 26, 2011, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the aspect of the PSD program pertaining to adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these requirements for PSD. (3) 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on January 2, 2013, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the aspect PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 Explanations * * Approved submittal, except for certain aspects related to PSD which were conditionally approved and element (H) which was disapproved. See 52.2077. Approved submittal, except for certain aspects related to PSD which were conditionally approved and element (H) which was disapproved. See 52.2077. Approved submittal, except for certain aspects related to PSD which were conditionally approved and element (H) which was disapproved. See 52.2077. Approved submittal, except for certain aspects related to PSD which were conditionally approved and element (H) which was disapproved. See 52.2077. Approved submittal, except for certain aspects related to PSD which were conditionally approved and element (H) which was disapproved. See 52.2077. Approved submittal, except for certain aspects related to PSD which were conditionally approved and element (H) which was disapproved. See 52.2077. of the PSD program pertaining to adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these requirements for PSD. (4) 1997 fine particulate (PM2.5) NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on September 10, 2008, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the aspect of the PSD program pertaining to adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these requirements for PSD. (5) 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on E:\FR\FM\20APR1.SGM 20APR1 23180 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 76 / Wednesday, April 20, 2016 / Rules and Regulations November 6, 2009, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the aspect of the PSD program pertaining to providing adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these requirements for PSD. (b) Disapprovals. (1) 1997 Ozone NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on December 14, 2007, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080. (2) 2008 Ozone NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on January 2, 2013, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080. (3) 2008 Lead NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on October 26, 2011, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080. (4) 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on January 2, 2013, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080. (5) 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on September 10, 2008, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080. (6) 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on November 6, 2009, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080. § 52.2078 [Amended] 7. Section 52.2078 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a). ■ Lhorne on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with RULES § 52.2079 [Removed and Reserved] 8. Section 52.2079 is removed and reserved. ■ [FR Doc. 2016–08913 Filed 4–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:49 Apr 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R08–OAR–2013–0556, FRL–9945–14– Region 8] Promulgation of State Implementation Plan Revisions; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2008 Lead, 2008 Ozone, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2, and 2012 PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Montana Environmental Protection Agency. ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving elements of State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions from the State of Montana to demonstrate the State meets infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) promulgated for ozone on March 12, 2008, lead (Pb) on October 15, 2008, nitrogen dioxide (NO2) on January 22, 2010, sulfur dioxide (SO2) on June 2, 2010 and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on December 14, 2012. The EPA is also approving 110(a)(2)(D)(ii) for the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. The EPA is conditionally approving CAA section 110(a)(2)(C) and (J) with regard to Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and element 3 of 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) for the 2008 ozone, 2008 Pb, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2, and 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. The EPA is disapproving element 4 of CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) for the 2008 ozone, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2, and 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. Finally, the EPA is approving SIP revisions the State submitted to update Montana’s PSD program and provisions regarding state boards. DATES: This rule is effective on May 20, 2016. ADDRESSES: The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–R08–OAR–2013–0556. All documents in the docket are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., CBI or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically through https://www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Air Program, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202–1129. The EPA requests that if at all possible, you contact the individual listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to view the hard copy of the docket. You may view the hard copy of the docket Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Abby Fulton, Air Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 8, Mail Code 8P–AR, 1595 Wynkoop Street, Denver, Colorado 80202–1129, 303–312–6563, fulton.abby@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Infrastructure requirements for SIPs are provided in section 110(a)(1) and (2) of the CAA. Section 110(a)(2) lists the specific infrastructure elements that a SIP must contain or satisfy. The elements that are the subject of this action are described in detail in our proposed rulemaking (NPR) published on January 26, 2016 (81 FR 4225). In our NPR, the EPA proposed to approve, conditionally approve, take no action on, and disapprove infrastructure elements for the 2008 Pb, 2008 ozone, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2 and 1997, 2006 and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS from the State’s certifications. In this rulemaking, we are taking final action to approve infrastructure elements from the State’s certifications. We are also conditionally approving elements (C), D(i)(II) element 3 and (J) with respect to the requirement to have a PSD program that meets the requirements of part C of Title 1 of the Act. The EPA is taking final action to disapprove (D)(i)(II) element 4 for the 2006 PM2.5, 2008 ozone, 2010 NO2, 2010 SO2, and 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. We are also taking final action to approve revisions to the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) from the August 21, 2012 submittal and conditionally approve a revision from the March 24, 2015 submittal to bring Montana’s PSD program up to date with respect to current requirements for PM2.5. In this action, we are taking final action to approve new ARM and sections of the Montana Code Annotated submitted on December 17, 2015 to satisfy requirements of element (E)(ii), state boards. II. Response to Comments We received two comment letters during the public comment period. One comment letter was submitted anonymously and the other by Andrea Issod from the Sierra Club Environmental Law Program (Sierra E:\FR\FM\20APR1.SGM 20APR1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2016)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 23175-23180]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-08913]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0402; FRL-9945-13-Region 1]

Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Infrastructure State
Implementation Plan Requirements for Particle Matter, Ozone, Lead,
Nitrogen Dioxide and Sulfur Dioxide

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving most
elements of State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions from Rhode
Island regarding the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act
(CAA or Act) for the 1997 fine particle matter (PM2.5), 2006
PM2.5, 2008 lead (Pb), 2008 ozone, 2010 nitrogen dioxide
(NO2), and 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) National
Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Additionally, EPA is
disapproving the submissions with respect to CAA section 110(a)(2)(H),
for which a Federal Implementation Plan has been in place for this
requirement since 1973. EPA is also correcting an earlier approval of
this element for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS infrastructure
requirements. Finally, EPA is approving several statutes submitted by
Rhode Island in support of their demonstration that the infrastructure
requirements of the CAA have been met. Lastly, EPA is conditionally
approving certain elements of Rhode Island's submittal relating to
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) requirements.

DATES: This rule is effective on May 20, 2016.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket
Identification No. EPA-R01-OAR-2015-0402. All documents in the docket
are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov Web site, although some
information, such as confidential business information or other
information whose disclosure is restricted by statute is not publicly
available. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not
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available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials
are available at https://www.regulations.gov or at the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office,
Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Quality Planning Unit, 5 Post
Office Square--Suite 100, Boston, MA. EPA requests that if at all
possible, you contact the contact listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office's
official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., excluding legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard P. Burkhart, Air Quality
Planning Unit, Air Programs Branch (Mail Code OEP05-02), U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite
100, Boston, Massachusetts, 02109-3912; (617) 918-1664;
burkhart.richard@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we mean EPA.
Organization of this document. The following outline is provided to
aid in locating information in this preamble.
I. Background and Purpose
II. Public Comments
III. Final Action
IV. Incorporation by Reference
V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background and Purpose

This rulemaking addresses infrastructure SIP submissions from the
State of Rhode Island for the 1997 PM2.5, 2006
PM2.5, 2008 Pb, 2008 ozone, 2010 NO2, and 2010
SO2 NAAQS. The state submitted these infrastructure SIPs on
the following dates: 1997 PM2.5--September 10, 2008; 2006
PM2.5--November 6, 2009; 2008 Pb--October 26, 2011; 2008
ozone--January 2, 2013; 2010 NO2--January 2, 2013; and 2010
SO2--June 27, 2014. Details of Rhode Island's submittals and
EPA evaluation of those submittals can be found in our Notice of
Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) (81 FR 10168; February 29, 2016).
EPA is approving most of the elements of the above submittals
(details can be found below). Additionally, EPA is disapproving the
submissions with respect to CAA section 110(a)(2)(H). For this element,
a Federal Implementation Plan has been in place for this requirement
since 1973, such that no further action is required by EPA or Rhode
Island. EPA is also, under section 110(k)(6) of the Act, correcting an
earlier approval of this element for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS
infrastructure requirements. The correction changes our prior approval
of element H for the 1997 ozone NAAQS infrastructure requirements to a
disapproval. As stated above, a FIP is already in place, so no further
action is required by EPA or Rhode Island. Furthermore, EPA is
approving into the Rhode Island SIP several statutes submitted by Rhode
Island in support of their demonstration that the infrastructure
requirements of the CAA have been met. Also, we are conditionally
approving certain elements of Rhode Island's submittal relating to the
PSD requirements.
In addition, EPA is removing the following sections from the Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR): 40 CFR 52.2073(a); 52.2074(a) and (b);
52.2075(a); 52.2078(a); and 52.2079. These sections are no longer
necessary for the reasons outlined in the NPR. Finally, although the
NPR also proposed removal of 40 CFR 52.2073(b), 52.2075(b), and
52.2078(b), we are not taking final action with respect to these
sections today.

II. Public Comments

EPA did not receive any comments in response to the NPR.

III. Final Action

EPA is approving SIP submissions from Rhode Island certifying that
the state's current SIP is sufficient to meet the required
infrastructure elements under sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Act for
the 1997 PM2.5, 2006 PM2.5, 2008 Pb, 2008 ozone,
2010 NO2, and 2010 SO2 NAAQS, with the exception
of certain aspects relating to the state's PSD program which we are
conditionally approving. Additionally, EPA is disapproving the
submissions with respect to CAA section 110(a)(2)(H). EPA is also
correcting an earlier approval of this element for the 1997 8-hour
ozone NAAQS infrastructure requirements. The corrective action is taken
under section 110(k)(6) of the Act. The correction changes our prior
approval of element H for the 1997 ozone infrastructure requirement to
a disapproval of element H. Finally, we are conditionally approving
certain elements of Rhode Island's submittals relating to the PSD
requirements.
Specifically, EPA's actions for each infrastructure SIP requirement
are shown in Table 1.

Table 1--EPA's Action on Rhode Island's Infrastructure SIP Submittals for Listed NAAQS
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1997 PM2.5 2006 PM2.5
Element 2008 Pb 2008 ozone 2010 NO2 2010 SO2
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(A): Emission limits and A A A A A A
other control measures.....
(B): Ambient air quality A A A A A A
monitoring and data system.
(C)1: Enforcement of SIP A A A A A A
measures...................
(C)2: PSD program for major A* A* A* A* A* A*
sources and major
modifications..............
(C)3: PSD program for minor A A A A A A
sources and minor
modifications..............
(D)1: Contribute to A NI NI NI NI NT
nonattainment/interfere
with maintenance of NAAQS..
(D)2: PSD................... A* A* A* A* A* A*
(D)3: Visibility Protection. A A A A A A
(D)4: Interstate Pollution A A A A A A
Abatement..................
(D)5: International A A A A A A
Pollution Abatement........
(E): Adequate resources..... A A A A A A
(E): State boards........... A A A A A A
(E): Necessary assurances NA NA NA NA NA NA
with respect to local
agencies...................
(F): Stationary source A A A A A A
monitoring system..........
(G): Emergency power........ A A A A A A
(H): Future SIP revisions... D D D D D D
(I): Nonattainment area plan + + + + + +
or plan revisions under
part D.....................
(J)1: Consultation with A A A A A A
government officials.......

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(J)2: Public notification... A A A A A A
(J)3: PSD................... A* A* A* A* A* A*
(J)4: Visibility protection. + + + + + +
(K): Air quality modeling A A A A A A
and data...................
(L): Permitting fees........ A A A A A A
(M): Consultation and A A A A A A
participation by affected
local entities.............
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In the above table, the key is as follows:
A* Approve
A Approve, but conditionally approve aspect of PSD program relating to
the identification of NOX as a precursor for ozone and
addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in EPA's October 20,
2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate.
D Disapprove, but no further action required because federal
regulations already in place.
+ Not germane to infrastructure SIPs.
NI Not included in the September 10, 2008
(PM2.5), January 2, 2013 (ozone and
NO2), and May 30, 2013 (SO2) submittals which are
the subject of today's action.
NT Not taking action in today's action.
NS No Submittal.
NA Not applicable.
In addition, we are incorporating into the Rhode Island SIP the
following Rhode Island statutes which were included for approval in
Rhode Island's infrastructure SIP submittals: (1) Rhode Island General
Laws, Title 23--Health and Safety, Chapter 23-23--Air Pollution,
Section 23-23-5--Powers and duty of the director., and Section 23-23-
16--Emergencies.; (2) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23--Health and
Safety, Chapter 23-23.1--Air Pollution Episode Control, Section 23-
23.1-5--Proclamations of episodes and issuance of orders.; and (3)
Rhode Island General Laws, Title 36--Public Officers and Employees,
Chapter 36-14--Code of Ethics, Sections 36-14-1 through 36-14-7.
Furthermore, EPA is removing the following sections from the CFR:
40 CFR 52.2073(a); 52.2074(a) and (b); 52.2075(a); 52.2078(a); and
52.2079. These sections are no longer necessary for the reasons
outlined in the NPR.
As noted in Table 1, EPA is conditionally approving aspects of
Rhode Island's SIP submittals pertaining to the state's PSD program.
The outstanding issue with the PSD program concerns adding
NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes
made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR
64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. Rhode Island must
submit to EPA by April 20, 2017, these revisions to its PSD program. If
Rhode Island fails to do so, this approval will become a disapproval on
that date. EPA will notify RI DEM by letter that this action has
occurred. At that time, this commitment will no longer be a part of the
approved Rhode Island SIP. EPA subsequently will publish a notice in
the notice section of the Federal Register notifying the public that
the conditional approval automatically converted to a disapproval. If
the state meets its commitment within the applicable timeframe, the
conditionally approved submission will remain a part of the SIP until
EPA takes final action approving or disapproving the new submittal. If
EPA disapproves the new submittal, the conditionally approved aspect of
Rhode Island's PSD program will also be disapproved at that time. If
EPA approves the revised PSD program submittal, then the portions of
Rhode Island's infrastructure SIP submittals that were conditionally
approved will be fully approved in their entirety and replace the
conditional approval in the SIP. In addition, final disapproval of an
infrastructure SIP submittal triggers the Federal Implementation Plan
(FIP) requirement under section 110(c).

IV. Incorporation by Reference

In this rulemaking, the EPA is finalizing regulatory text that
includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of
1 CFR 51.5, the EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of:
(1) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 23--Health and Safety, Chapter 23-
23--Air Pollution, Section 23-23-5--Powers and duty of the director.,
and Section 23-23-16--Emergencies.; (2) Rhode Island General Laws,
Title 23--Health and Safety, Chapter 23-23.1--Air Pollution Episode
Control, Section 23-23.1-5--Proclamations of episodes and issuance of
orders.; and (3) Rhode Island General Laws, Title 36--Public Officers
and Employees, Chapter 36-14--Code of Ethics, Sections 36-14-1 through
36-14-7. These are described in the amendments to 40 CFR part 52 set
forth below. The EPA has made, and will continue to make, these
documents generally available through https://www.regulations.gov.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

Under the Clean Air Act, 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 Clean Air Act.
Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting Federal
requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those
imposed by state law. For that reason, this 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);
Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the
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Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note)
because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with
the Clean Air Act; 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).

In addition, 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 and will not impose substantial
direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified
by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).
Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for
judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court
of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by June 20, 2016. Filing a
petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule
does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of
judicial review nor does it extend the time within which a petition for
judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness
of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in
proceedings to enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

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

Dated: April 7, 2016.
H. Curtis Spalding,
Regional Administrator, EPA New England.

Part 52 of chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations
is amended as follows:

PART 52--[AMENDED]

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart OO--Rhode Island

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2. In Sec. 52.2070, Tables (c) and (e) are amended by adding new state
citations to the end of the tables to read as follows:

Sec. 52.2070 Identification of plan.

* * * * *
(c) EPA approved regulations.

EPA-Approved Rhode Island Regulations
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State citation Title/subject State effective date EPA approval date Explanations
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* * * * * * *
Rhode Island General Laws, Title Air Pollution.................... Submitted 1/2/2013 \1\........... 4/20/2016 [Insert Section 23-23-5--
23, Chapter 23-23. Federal Register Powers and duty of
citation]. director.
Section 23-23-16--
Emergencies.
Rhode Island General Laws, Title Air Pollution Episode Control.... Submitted 1/2/2013 \1\........... 4/20/2016 [Insert Section 23-23.1-5--
23, Chapter 23-23.1. Federal Register Proclamations of
citation]. episodes and
issuances of orders.
Rhode Island General Laws, Title Code of Ethics................... Submitted 1/2/2013 \1\........... 4/20/2016 [Insert Section 36-14-1--
36, Chapter 36-14. Federal Register Declaration of
citation]. policy.
Section 36-14-2--
Definitions.
Section 36-14-3--Code
of ethics.
Section 36-14-4--
Persons subject to
the code of ethics.
Section 36-14-5--
Prohibited
activities.
Section 36-14-6--
Statement of
conflict of
interest.
Section 36-14-7--
Interest in conflict
with discharge of
duties.
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\1\ This is the date Rhode Island submitted these Rhode Island General Laws to EPA for approval.

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(e) Nonregulatory.

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Rhode Island Non-Regulatory
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Name of non regulatory SIP Applicable geographic or State submittal date/effective
provision nonattainment area date EPA approved date Explanations
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* * * * * * *
Infrastructure SIP for the 2008 Statewide........................ Submitted 1/2/2013............... 4/20/2016 [Insert Approved submittal,
Ozone NAAQS. Federal Register except for certain
citation]. aspects related to
PSD which were
conditionally
approved and element
(H) which was
disapproved. See
52.2077.
Infrastructure SIP for the 2008 Statewide........................ Submitted 10/26/2011............. 4/20/2016 [Insert Approved submittal,
Lead NAAQS. Federal Register except for certain
citation]. aspects related to
PSD which were
conditionally
approved and element
(H) which was
disapproved. See
52.2077.
Infrastructure SIP for the 2010 NO2 Statewide........................ Submitted 1/2/2013............... 4/20/2016 [Insert Approved submittal,
NAAQS. Federal Register except for certain
citation]. aspects related to
PSD which were
conditionally
approved and element
(H) which was
disapproved. See
52.2077.
Infrastructure SIP for the 1997 Statewide........................ Submitted 9/10/2008.............. 4/20/2016 [Insert Approved submittal,
PM2.5 NAAQS. Federal Register except for certain
citation]. aspects related to
PSD which were
conditionally
approved and element
(H) which was
disapproved. See
52.2077.
Infrastructure SIP for 2006 PM2.5 Statewide........................ Submitted 11/6/2009.............. 4/20/2016 [Insert Approved submittal,
NAAQS. Federal Register except for certain
citation]. aspects related to
PSD which were
conditionally
approved and element
(H) which was
disapproved. See
52.2077.
Infrastructure SIP for 2010 SO2 Statewide........................ Submitted 6/27/2014.............. 4/20/2016 [Insert Approved submittal,
NAAQS. Federal Register except for certain
citation]. aspects related to
PSD which were
conditionally
approved and element
(H) which was
disapproved. See
52.2077.
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Sec. 52.2073 [Amended]

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3. Section 52.2073 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a).

Sec. 52.2074 [Amended]

0
4. Section 52.2074 is amended by removing and reserving paragraphs (a)
and (b).

Sec. 52.2075 [Amended]

0
5. Section 52.2075 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a).
0
6. Section 52.2077 is added to read as follows:

Sec. 52.2077 Identification of plan--conditional approvals and
disapprovals.

(a) Conditional approvals. (1) 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS): The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted
on January 2, 2013, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act
sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates
to the aspect of the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD)
program pertaining to adding NOX as a precursor for ozone,
and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October
20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine
particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode Island
supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these
requirements for PSD.
(2) 2008 Lead NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on
October 26, 2011, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections
110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the
aspect of the PSD program pertaining to adding NOX as a
precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR part
51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning
emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode
Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these
requirements for PSD.
(3) 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP
submitted on January 2, 2013, is conditionally approved for Clean Air
Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it
relates to the aspect of the PSD program pertaining to adding
NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes
made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR
64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016,
the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment
to address these requirements for PSD.
(4) 1997 fine particulate (PM2.5) NAAQS: The 110(a)(2)
infrastructure SIP submitted on September 10, 2008, is conditionally
approved for Clean Air Act sections 110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and
(J)(iii) only as it relates to the aspect of the PSD program pertaining
to adding NOX as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the
changes made to 40 CFR part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking
(75 FR 64864) concerning emissions of fine particulate. On February 18,
2016, the State of Rhode Island supplemented this submittal with a
commitment to address these requirements for PSD.
(5) 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP
submitted on

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November 6, 2009, is conditionally approved for Clean Air Act sections
110(a)(2)(C)(ii), (D)(i)(II), and (J)(iii) only as it relates to the
aspect of the PSD program pertaining to providing adding NOX
as a precursor for ozone, and addressing the changes made to 40 CFR
part 51.116 in the October 20, 2010 rulemaking (75 FR 64864) concerning
emissions of fine particulate. On February 18, 2016, the State of Rhode
Island supplemented this submittal with a commitment to address these
requirements for PSD.
(b) Disapprovals. (1) 1997 Ozone NAAQS: The 110(a)(2)
infrastructure SIP submitted on December 14, 2007, is disapproved for
Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is
already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080.
(2) 2008 Ozone NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on
January 2, 2013, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element 110(a)(2)(H).
A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR 52.2080.
(3) 2008 Lead NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP submitted on
October 26, 2011, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element
110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR
52.2080.
(4) 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP
submitted on January 2, 2013, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element
110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR
52.2080.
(5) 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP
submitted on September 10, 2008, is disapproved for Clean Air Act
element 110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place
at 40 CFR 52.2080.
(6) 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: The 110(a)(2) infrastructure SIP
submitted on November 6, 2009, is disapproved for Clean Air Act element
110(a)(2)(H). A Federal Implantation Plan is already in place at 40 CFR
52.2080.

Sec. 52.2078 [Amended]

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7. Section 52.2078 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (a).

Sec. 52.2079 [Removed and Reserved]

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8. Section 52.2079 is removed and reserved.

[FR Doc. 2016-08913 Filed 4-19-16; 8:45 am]
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