Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5, 40825-40827 [2016-14897]
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(h) Modification of Wing Trailing Edge
Within 1,000 flight cycles or 12 months,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, modify the wing trailing edge
lower skin panels into access panels, in
accordance with Part 1 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–57–049, dated
March 24, 2015.
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(i) Inspection of the Wing Rear Spar Lower
Girder From WSTA 2635 to 8700 and WSTA
11794 to 12975
Within 2,000 flight cycles or 24 months,
whichever occurs first after the effective date
of this AD, accomplish a one-time detailed
visual inspection for corrosion of the wing
rear spar lower girder area from WSTA 2635
to 8700 and WSTA 11794 to 12975, in
accordance with Part 2 of the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–57–049, dated
March 24, 2015.
(j) Modification of Wing Rear Spar Lower
Girder
(1) If during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) or (i) of this AD, as applicable,
corrosion is found, before further flight,
remove the corrosion and determine the
remaining thickness at the damaged spots, in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–57–049, dated March 24, 2015. If the
remaining thickness at the damaged spots, as
determined by this paragraph, is not within
the tolerances specified in Fokker Service
Bulletin SBF100–57–049, dated March 24,
2015, except as required by paragraph (k)(1)
of this AD: Before further flight, accomplish
the applicable corrective actions as defined
in paragraph (j)(1)(i) or (j)(1)(ii) of this AD,
as applicable.
(i) For corrosion damage found outboard of
WSTA 8200 only: Repair in accordance with
the Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–57–050, Revision 1,
dated May 19, 2015.
(ii) Repair using a method approved by the
Manager, International Branch, ANM–116,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or the
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); or
Fokker Services B.V.’s EASA Design
Organization Approval (DOA).
(2) If during any inspection required by
paragraph (g) or (i) of this AD, only damage
to the surface protection is found, or if the
remaining thickness at the damaged spots, as
determined by paragraph (j)(1) of this AD, is
within the tolerances specified in Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–57–049, dated
March 24, 2015, except as required by
paragraph (k)(1) of this AD: Before further
flight, restore the surface protection in
accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of Fokker Service Bulletin
SBF100–57–049, dated March 24, 2015,
except as required by paragraph (k)(2) of this
AD.
(k) Exceptions to Service Information
Specifications
(1) Where Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–
57–049, dated March 24, 2015, specifies the
acceptability of smaller thickness or
customized repairs: Before further flight,
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obtain acceptable tolerances, using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Fokker
Services B.V.’s EASA DOA.
(2) Where Fokker Service Bulletin SBF100–
57–049, dated March 24, 2015, specifies
contacting Fokker for a customized repair:
Before further flight, repair using a method
approved by the Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, Transport Airplane
Directorate, FAA; or EASA; or Fokker
Services B.V.’s EASA DOA.
collection is 2120–0056. Public reporting for
this collection of information is estimated to
be approximately 5 minutes per response,
including the time for reviewing instructions,
completing and reviewing the collection of
information. All responses to this collection
of information are mandatory. Comments
concerning the accuracy of this burden and
suggestions for reducing the burden should
be directed to the FAA at: 800 Independence
Ave. SW., Washington, DC 20591, Attn:
Information Collection Clearance Officer,
AES–200.
(l) Reporting Requirements
Submit a report of the findings both
positive and negative of the inspection
required by paragraph (g) and (i) of this AD
to Fokker Services, in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of Fokker
Service Bulletin SBF100–57–049, dated
March 24, 2015, at the time specified in
paragraph (l)(1) or (l)(2) of this AD.
(1) If the inspection was done on or after
the effective date of this AD: Submit the
report within 30 days after the inspection.
(2) If the inspection was done before the
effective date of this AD: Submit the report
within 30 days after the effective date of this
AD.
(n) Related Information
(1) Refer to Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information (MCAI) EASA
Airworthiness Directive 2015–0113, dated
June 22, 2015, for related information. This
MCAI may be found in the AD docket on the
Internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA–
2016–7271.
(2) For service information identified in
this AD, contact Fokker Services B.V.,
Technical Services Dept., P.O. Box 1357,
2130 EL Hoofddorp, the Netherlands;
telephone +31 (0)88–6280–350; fax +31
(0)88–6280–111; email technicalservices@
fokker.com; Internet https://
www.myfokkerfleet.com. You may view this
service information at the FAA, Transport
Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW.,
Renton, WA. For information on the
availability of this material at the FAA, call
425–227–1221.
(m) Other FAA AD Provisions
The following provisions also apply to this
AD:
(1) Alternative Methods of Compliance
(AMOCs): The Manager, International
Branch, ANM–116, FAA, has the authority to
approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested
using the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19.
In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, send your
request to your principal inspector or local
Flight Standards District Office, as
appropriate. If sending information directly
to the International Branch, send it to ATTN:
Tom Rodriguez, Aerospace Engineer,
International Branch, ANM–116, Transport
Airplane Directorate, FAA, 1601 Lind
Avenue SW., Renton, WA 98057–3356;
telephone 425–227–1137; fax 425–227–1149.
Information may be emailed to: 9-ANM-116AMOC-REQUESTS@faa.gov. Before using
any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate
principal inspector, or lacking a principal
inspector, the manager of the local flight
standards district office/certificate holding
district office. The AMOC approval letter
must specifically reference this AD.
(2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any
requirement in this AD to obtain corrective
actions from a manufacturer, the action must
be accomplished using a method approved
by the Manager, International Branch, ANM–
116, Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA; or
the EASA; or Fokker Service B.V.’s EASA
DOA. If approved by the DOA, the approval
must include the DOA-authorized signature.
(3) Reporting Requirements: A federal
agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a
person is not required to respond to, nor
shall a person be subject to a penalty for
failure to comply with a collection of
information subject to the requirements of
the Paperwork Reduction Act unless that
collection of information displays a current
valid OMB Control Number. The OMB
Control Number for this information
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2016.
Dionne Palermo,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane
Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service.
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40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R07–OAR–2014–0213; FRL–9948–16–
Region 7]
Approval and Promulgation of
Implementation Plans; State of Iowa;
Infrastructure SIP Requirements for
the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate
Matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS), and the
Adoption of the 1997 PM2.5 Standard
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
elements of two State Implementation
Plan (SIP) submissions from the State of
Iowa for the Infrastructure SIP
Requirements for the 1997 and 2006
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) National
Ambient Air Quality Standards
SUMMARY:
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(NAAQS). Infrastructure SIPs address
the applicable requirements of Clean Air
Act (CAA) section 110, which requires
that each state adopt and submit a SIP
for the implementation, maintenance,
and enforcement of each new or revised
NAAQS promulgated by the EPA. These
SIPs are commonly referred to as
‘‘infrastructure’’ SIPs. The infrastructure
requirements are designed to ensure that
the structural components of each
state’s air quality management program
are adequate to meet the state’s
responsibilities under the CAA. This
action also proposes to approve the
adoption of the 1997 PM2.5 standard.
On September 8, 2011, EPA issued a
Finding of Failure to Submit a Complete
State Implementation Plan for several
states, including Iowa. With respect to
Iowa, the Finding of Failure to Submit
covered the following 2006 PM2.5
NAAQS infrastructure requirements:
110(a)(2)(A)–(C), (D)(i)(II) (prong 3
only), (E)–(H) and (J)–(M). This proposal
to approve Iowa’s infrastructure SIP for
the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS addresses the
September 8, 2011 finding.
Comments must be received on
or before July 25, 2016.
DATES:
Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07–
OAR–2014–0213, to https://
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments.
Once submitted, comments cannot be
edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
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.
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ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Heather Hamilton, Air Planning and
Development Branch, U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 7, 11201 Renner Boulevard,
Lenexa, KS 66219; telephone number:
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Hamilton.heather@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Throughout this document whenever
‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, we refer
to EPA. A detailed technical support
document (TSD) is included in this
rulemaking docket to address the
following: A description of CAA section
110(a)(1) and (2) infrastructure SIPs; the
applicable elements under sections
110(a)(1) and (2); EPA’s approach to the
review of infrastructure SIP
submissions, and EPA’s evaluation of
how Iowa addressed the relevant
elements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2).
This section provides additional
information by addressing the following
questions:
I. What is being addressed in this document?
II. Have the requirements for approval of a
SIP revision been met?
III. What action is EPA taking?
I. What is being addressed in this
document?
The EPA is proposing to approve two
submissions from the State of Iowa: The
infrastructure SIP submissions for the
1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS received
on March 31, 2008 and July 29, 2013.
The SIP submissions from Iowa address
the requirements of CAA sections
110(a)(1) and (2) as applicable to the
1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. The
March 31, 2008 SIP submission also
included the state adoption of the 1997
PM2.5 standard. The EPA is also
proposing to approve this in today’s
action.
For the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS, the EPA
took action to address section
110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)—prongs 1 and 2 for
Iowa. (72 FR 10380, March 8, 2007, as
revised in 76 FR 48208, August 8, 2011).
Therefore, in this proposal, we are not
acting on these portions since they have
already been acted upon by the EPA.
A TSD is included as part of the
docket to discuss the details of this
proposal.
II. Have the requirements for approval
of a SIP revision been met?
The state submission has met the
public notice requirements for SIP
submissions in accordance with 40 CFR
51.102. The submission also satisfied
the completeness criteria of 40 CFR part
51, appendix V. In addition, as
explained above and in more detail in
the technical support document which
is part of this document, the revision
meets the substantive SIP requirements
of the CAA, including section 110 and
implementing regulations.
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III. What action is EPA taking?
The EPA is proposing to approve two
submissions from the State of Iowa: The
infrastructure SIP submissions for the
1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS received
on March 31, 2008 and July 29, 2013.
The SIP submissions from Iowa address
the requirements of CAA sections
110(a)(1) and (2) as applicable to the
1997 and 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. This
action also proposes to approve the
adoption of the 1997 PM2.5 standard.
The EPA’s analysis of these
submissions is addressed in a TSD as
part of the docket to discuss the
proposal.
Based upon review of the state’s
infrastructure SIP submissions and
relevant statutory and regulatory
authorities and provisions referenced in
those submissions or referenced in
Iowa’s SIP, the EPA believes that Iowa’s
SIP will meet all applicable required
elements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2)
with respect to the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5
NAAQS.
We are processing this as a proposed
action because we are soliciting
comments on this proposed action.
Final rulemaking will occur after
consideration of any comments.
Statutory and Executive Order Review
Under the CAA, the Administrator is
required to approve a SIP submission
that complies with the provisions of the
CAA 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 CAA. 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 proposed action:
• Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory
action’’ under the terms of Executive
Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4,
1993) and is therefore not subject to
review under Executive Orders 12866
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);
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• 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
Technology Transfer and Advancement
Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because
application of those requirements would
be inconsistent with the CAA; 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).
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).
Statutory Authority
The statutory authority for this action
is provided by section 110 of the CAA,
as amended (42 U.S.C. 7410).
Dated: June 15, 2016.
Mark Hague,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.
For the reasons stated in the
preamble, EPA proposes to amend 40
CFR part 52 as set forth below:
PART 52—Approval and Promulgation
of Implementation Plans
1. The authority citation for part 52
continues to read as follows:
■
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Subpart Q—Iowa
2. Section 52.820 is amended by
adding entries (43) and (44) in
numerical order to table (e) to read as
follows:
■
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air
pollution control, Prevention of
significant deterioration, Incorporation
by reference, Intergovernmental
relations, Particulate Matter, Reporting
and recordkeeping requirements.
§ 52.820
*
Identification of plan.
*
*
(e) * * *
*
*
EPA-APPROVED IOWA NONREGULATORY SIP PROVISIONS
Name of non-regulatory
SIP revision
Applicable
geographic or
nonattainment
area
State submittal
date
*
*
(43) Sections 110(a)(1) and (2)
Infrastructure Requirements
1997 PM2.5 NAAQS.
*
Statewide ..........
3/21/08
(44) Sections 110(a)(1) and (2)
Infrastructure Requirements
2006 PM2.5 NAAQS.
Statewide ..........
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40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R05–OAR–2015–0824; FRL–9948–22–
Region 5]
Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Infrastructure
SIP Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5
NAAQS
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve
elements of the state implementation
plan (SIP) submission from Ohio
regarding the infrastructure
requirements of section 110 of the Clean
Air Act (CAA) for the 2012 fine
particulate matter (PM2.5) National
SUMMARY:
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EPA approval
date
Explanation
*
6/23/16 [Insert
Federal Register citation].
*
*
*
This action addresses the following CAA elements:
110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), prong 3, (E), (F),
(G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M). 110(a)(2)(I) is not applicable.
This action addresses the following CAA elements:
110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(i)(II), prong 3, (E), (F),
(G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M). 110(a)(2)(I) is not applicable.
6/23/16 [Insert
Federal Register citation].
Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS). The infrastructure
requirements are designed to ensure that
the structural components of each
state’s air quality management program
are adequate to meet the state’s
responsibilities under the CAA.
DATES: Comments must be received on
or before July 25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R05–
OAR–2015–0824 at https://
www.regulations.gov or via email to
aburano.douglas@epa.gov. For
comments submitted at Regulations.gov,
follow the online instructions for
submitting comments. Once submitted,
comments cannot be edited or removed
from Regulations.gov. For either manner
of submission, 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
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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. 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, please contact the person
identified in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. For 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:
Joseph Ko, Environmental Engineer,
Attainment Planning and Maintenance
Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J),
Environmental Protection Agency,
Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard,
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA-R07-OAR-2014-0213; FRL-9948-16-Region 7]
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa;
Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate
Matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and the
Adoption of the 1997 PM2.5 Standard
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to
approve elements of two State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions
from the State of Iowa for the Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the
1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) National
Ambient Air Quality Standards
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(NAAQS). Infrastructure SIPs address the applicable requirements of
Clean Air Act (CAA) section 110, which requires that each state adopt
and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement
of each new or revised NAAQS promulgated by the EPA. These SIPs are
commonly referred to as ``infrastructure'' SIPs. The infrastructure
requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of
each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the
state's responsibilities under the CAA. This action also proposes to
approve the adoption of the 1997 PM2.5 standard.
On September 8, 2011, EPA issued a Finding of Failure to Submit a
Complete State Implementation Plan for several states, including Iowa.
With respect to Iowa, the Finding of Failure to Submit covered the
following 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS infrastructure requirements:
110(a)(2)(A)-(C), (D)(i)(II) (prong 3 only), (E)-(H) and (J)-(M). This
proposal to approve Iowa's infrastructure SIP for the 2006
PM2.5 NAAQS addresses the September 8, 2011 finding.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 25, 2016.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07-
OAR-2014-0213, to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. 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: Heather Hamilton, Air Planning and
Development Branch, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 7,
11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa, KS 66219; telephone number: (913) 551-
7039; email address: Hamilton.heather@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document whenever ``we,''
``us,'' or ``our'' is used, we refer to EPA. A detailed technical
support document (TSD) is included in this rulemaking docket to address
the following: A description of CAA section 110(a)(1) and (2)
infrastructure SIPs; the applicable elements under sections 110(a)(1)
and (2); EPA's approach to the review of infrastructure SIP
submissions, and EPA's evaluation of how Iowa addressed the relevant
elements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2). This section provides
additional information by addressing the following questions:
I. What is being addressed in this document?
II. Have the requirements for approval of a SIP revision been met?
III. What action is EPA taking?
I. What is being addressed in this document?
The EPA is proposing to approve two submissions from the State of
Iowa: The infrastructure SIP submissions for the 1997 and 2006
PM2.5 NAAQS received on March 31, 2008 and July 29, 2013.
The SIP submissions from Iowa address the requirements of CAA sections
110(a)(1) and (2) as applicable to the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5
NAAQS. The March 31, 2008 SIP submission also included the state
adoption of the 1997 PM2.5 standard. The EPA is also
proposing to approve this in today's action.
For the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS, the EPA took action to address
section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I)--prongs 1 and 2 for Iowa. (72 FR 10380,
March 8, 2007, as revised in 76 FR 48208, August 8, 2011). Therefore,
in this proposal, we are not acting on these portions since they have
already been acted upon by the EPA.
A TSD is included as part of the docket to discuss the details of
this proposal.
II. Have the requirements for approval of a SIP revision been met?
The state submission has met the public notice requirements for SIP
submissions in accordance with 40 CFR 51.102. The submission also
satisfied the completeness criteria of 40 CFR part 51, appendix V. In
addition, as explained above and in more detail in the technical
support document which is part of this document, the revision meets the
substantive SIP requirements of the CAA, including section 110 and
implementing regulations.
III. What action is EPA taking?
The EPA is proposing to approve two submissions from the State of
Iowa: The infrastructure SIP submissions for the 1997 and 2006
PM2.5 NAAQS received on March 31, 2008 and July 29, 2013.
The SIP submissions from Iowa address the requirements of CAA sections
110(a)(1) and (2) as applicable to the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5
NAAQS. This action also proposes to approve the adoption of the 1997
PM2.5 standard.
The EPA's analysis of these submissions is addressed in a TSD as
part of the docket to discuss the proposal.
Based upon review of the state's infrastructure SIP submissions and
relevant statutory and regulatory authorities and provisions referenced
in those submissions or referenced in Iowa's SIP, the EPA believes that
Iowa's SIP will meet all applicable required elements of sections
110(a)(1) and (2) with respect to the 1997 and 2006 PM2.5
NAAQS.
We are processing this as a proposed action because we are
soliciting comments on this proposed action. Final rulemaking will
occur after consideration of any comments.
Statutory and Executive Order Review
Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA 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 CAA. 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 proposed action:
Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under the terms
of Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and is
therefore not subject to review under Executive Orders 12866 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);
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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 Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; 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).
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).
Statutory Authority
The statutory authority for this action is provided by section 110
of the CAA, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7410).
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Prevention of
significant deterioration, Incorporation by reference,
Intergovernmental relations, Particulate Matter, Reporting and
recordkeeping requirements.
Dated: June 15, 2016.
Mark Hague,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.
For the reasons stated in the preamble, EPA proposes to amend 40
CFR part 52 as set forth below:
PART 52--Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans
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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 Q--Iowa
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2. Section 52.820 is amended by adding entries (43) and (44) in
numerical order to table (e) to read as follows:
Sec. 52.820 Identification of plan.
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(e) * * *
EPA-Approved Iowa Nonregulatory SIP Provisions
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Name of non-regulatory SIP Applicable geographic State
revision or nonattainment area submittal date EPA approval date Explanation
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(43) Sections 110(a)(1) and Statewide............. 3/21/08 6/23/16 [Insert This action addresses
(2) Infrastructure Federal Register the following CAA
Requirements 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. citation]. elements:
110(a)(2)(A), (B),
(C), (D)(i)(II),
prong 3, (E), (F),
(G), (H), (J), (K),
(L), and (M).
110(a)(2)(I) is not
applicable.
(44) Sections 110(a)(1) and Statewide............. 7/23/13 6/23/16 [Insert This action addresses
(2) Infrastructure Federal Register the following CAA
Requirements 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. citation]. elements:
110(a)(2)(A), (B),
(C), (D)(i)(II),
prong 3, (E), (F),
(G), (H), (J), (K),
(L), and (M).
110(a)(2)(I) is not
applicable.
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