Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana; Prevention of Significant Deterioration Significant Monitoring Concentration for Fine Particulates, 75005 [2016-25991]

Download as PDF mstockstill on DSK3G9T082PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 209 / Friday, October 28, 2016 / Proposed Rules proved on petition, the petitioner must submit proof in the form of verified statements signed by someone with firsthand knowledge of the facts to be proved, and any exhibits. (d) Unless a different deadline is specified elsewhere in this chapter, a petition under this section must be filed by not later than: (1) Two months after the issue date of the action, or date of receipt of the filing, from which relief is requested; or (2) Where the applicant or registrant declares under § 2.20 or 28 U.S.C. 1746 that it did not receive the action or no action was issued, the petition must be filed by not later than: (i) Two months of actual knowledge of the abandonment of an application and not later than six months after the date the trademark electronic records system indicates that the application is abandoned in full or in part; (ii) Two months after the date of actual knowledge of the cancellation/ expiration of a registration and not later than six months after the date the trademark electronic records system indicates that the registration is cancelled/expired; or (iii) Two months after the date of actual knowledge of the denial of certification of an international application under § 7.13(b) and not later than six months after the trademark electronic records system indicates that certification is denied. (e)(1) A petition from the grant or denial of a request for an extension of time to file a notice of opposition must be filed by not later than fifteen days after the issue date of the grant or denial of the request. A petition from the grant of a request must be served on the attorney or other authorized representative of the potential opposer, if any, or on the potential opposer. A petition from the denial of a request must be served on the attorney or other authorized representative of the applicant, if any, or on the applicant. Proof of service of the petition must be made as provided by § 2.119. The potential opposer or the applicant, as the case may be, may file a response by not later than fifteen days after the date of service of the petition and must serve a copy of the response on the petitioner, with proof of service as provided by § 2.119. No further document relating to the petition may be filed. (2) A petition from an interlocutory order of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board must be filed by not later than thirty days after the issue date of the order from which relief is requested. Any brief in response to the petition must be filed, with any supporting exhibits, by not later than fifteen days VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:23 Oct 27, 2016 Jkt 241001 after the date of service of the petition. Petitions and responses to petitions, and any documents accompanying a petition or response under this subsection, must be served on every adverse party pursuant to § 2.119. (f) An oral hearing will not be held on a petition except when considered necessary by the Director. (g) The mere filing of a petition to the Director will not act as a stay in any appeal or inter partes proceeding that is pending before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, nor stay the period for replying to an Office action in an application, except when a stay is specifically requested and is granted or when §§ 2.63(a) and (b) and 2.65(a) are applicable to an ex parte application. (h) Authority to act on petitions, or on any petition, may be delegated by the Director. (i) If the Director denies a petition, the petitioner may request reconsideration, if: (1) The petitioner files the request by not later than: (i) Two months after the issue date of the decision denying the petition; or (ii) Two months after the date of actual knowledge of the decision denying the petition and not later than six months after the issue date of the decision where the petitioner declares under § 2.20 or 28 U.S.C. 1746 that it did not receive the decision; and (2) The petitioner pays a second petition fee under § 2.6. Dated: October 21, 2016. Michelle K. Lee, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2016–26035 Filed 10–27–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R06–OAR–2016–0450; FRL–9953–95– Region 6] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana; Prevention of Significant Deterioration Significant Monitoring Concentration for Fine Particulates Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: the Louisiana Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting program to establish the significant monitoring concentration (SMC) for fine particles (PM2.5) at a zero microgram per cubic meter (0 mg/m3) threshold level consistent with federal permitting requirements. The EPA is proposing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). Written comments should be received on or before November 28, 2016. DATES: Submit your comments, identified by EPA–R06–OAR–2016– 0450, at https://www.regulations.gov or via email to wiley.adina@epa.gov. For additional information on how to submit comments see the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adina Wiley, (214) 665–2115, wiley.adina@epa.gov. In the Rules and Regulations section of this issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register. Dated: October 21, 2016. Ron Curry, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 2016–25991 Filed 10–27–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve two revisions to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) that revise SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00056 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 75005 E:\FR\FM\28OCP1.SGM 28OCP1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 209 (Friday, October 28, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 75005]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25991]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2016-0450; FRL-9953-95-Region 6]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana; 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration Significant Monitoring 
Concentration for Fine Particulates

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve two revisions to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
that revise the Louisiana Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 
permitting program to establish the significant monitoring 
concentration (SMC) for fine particles (PM2.5) at a zero 
microgram per cubic meter (0 [mu]g/m\3\) threshold level consistent 
with federal permitting requirements. The EPA is proposing this action 
under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 28, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by EPA-R06-OAR-2016-0450, 
at https://www.regulations.gov or via email to wiley.adina@epa.gov. For 
additional information on how to submit comments see the detailed 
instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located 
in the rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adina Wiley, (214) 665-2115, 
wiley.adina@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this 
issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP 
submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency 
views this as noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse 
comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the 
direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in 
response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA 
receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be 
withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a 
subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not 
institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting 
on this action should do so at this time.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is 
located in the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: October 21, 2016.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2016-25991 Filed 10-27-16; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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