Trichloroethylene; Regulation of Vapor Degreasing Under TSCA Section 6(a); Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone; Regulation of Certain Uses Under TSCA Section 6(a); Reopening of Comment Periods, 20310-20311 [2017-08772]

Download as PDF 20310 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 82 / Monday, May 1, 2017 / Proposed Rules List of Subjects 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. 40 CFR Part 81 Environmental protection, Air pollution control. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: March 29, 2017. V. Anne Heard, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2017–08643 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 62 [EPA–R03–OAR–2016–0081; FRL–9961–22– Region 3] Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; State of Delaware, District of Columbia, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, City of Philadelphia; Control of Emissions From Existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerator Units Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to notify the public that it has received negative declarations for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration (CISWI) units within the State of Delaware, the District of Columbia, and the City of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. These negative declarations certify that CISWI units subject to the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) do not exist within the jurisdictional boundaries of the State of Delaware, the District of Columbia, and the City of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. EPA is accepting the negative declarations in accordance with the requirements of the CAA. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is accepting the negative declarations as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Apr 28, 2017 Jkt 241001 further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. DATES: Comments must be received in writing by May 31, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03– OAR–2016–0081 at https:// www.regulations.gov, or via email to miller.linda@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, 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. 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: Mary Cate Opila, (215) 814–2041, or by email at opila.marycate@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information regarding the negative declarations for CISWI units within the State of Delaware, the District of Columbia, and the City of Philadelphia in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, please see the information provided in the direct final action, with the same title, that is located in the ‘‘Rules and Regulations’’ section of this Federal Register publication and in the technical support documentation for this rulemaking. Supporting documentation, including the technical support document, for this action is available in the docket for this rulemaking and available online at www.regulations.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 62 Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. Dated: March 21, 2017. Cecil Rodrigues, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2017–08658 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 751 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2016–0387; EPA–HQ– OPPT–2016–0231; FRL–9961–66] RIN 2070–AK11 and RIN 2070–AK07 Trichloroethylene; Regulation of Vapor Degreasing Under TSCA Section 6(a); Methylene Chloride and NMethylpyrrolidone; Regulation of Certain Uses Under TSCA Section 6(a); Reopening of Comment Periods Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice; Reopening of comment periods. AGENCY: In the Federal Register of January 19, 2017, EPA issued two proposed rules under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The first action proposed to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of trichloroethylene (TCE) for use in vapor degreasing; to prohibit the use of TCE in vapor degreasing; to require manufacturers (including importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of TCE for any use to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require limited recordkeeping. The second action proposed to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of methylene chloride and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) for consumer and most types of commercial paint and coating removal; to prohibit the use of methylene chloride and NMP in these commercial uses; to require manufacturers (including importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of methylene chloride and NMP for any use to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01MYP1.SGM 01MYP1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 82 / Monday, May 1, 2017 / Proposed Rules recordkeeping. This document reopens and extends the comment periods for each proposed rule for an additional 30 days. Commenters requested additional time to submit written comments for the proposed rules. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2016–0387 and by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPPT–2016–0231 must be received on or before May 19, 2017. ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register documents of January 19, 2017, (82 FR 7432) (FRL– 9950–08) or (82 FR 7464) (FRL–9958– 57). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For technical information contact: Cindy Wheeler, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: 202–566–0484; email address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov or Ana Corado, Chemical Control Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460–0001; telephone number: 202–564–0140; email address: corado.ana@epa.gov. For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 554– 1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@ epa.gov. This document reopens public comment periods established in the two proposed rules issued in the Federal Register of January 19, 2017 (82 FR 7432) (FRL– 9950–08) and (82 FR 7464) (FRL–9958– 57). In the first action, EPA proposed a rule under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of trichloroethylene (TCE) for use in vapor degreasing; to prohibit the use of TCE in vapor degreasing; to require manufacturers (including importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of TCE for any use to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require limited recordkeeping. In the second notice, EPA proposed a rule under section 6 of TSCA to prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of methylene chloride and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) for consumer and most types of mstockstill on DSK30JT082PROD with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:54 Apr 28, 2017 Jkt 241001 commercial paint and coating removal; to prohibit the use of methylene chloride and NMP in these commercial uses; to require manufacturers (including importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of methylene chloride and NMP for any use to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require recordkeeping. EPA is hereby reopening the comment periods for 30 days, to May 19, 2017. Even though EPA received requests for a lengthier extension of the comment periods, the Agency has concluded that a 30-day reopening of the comment period is sufficient. EPA has already provided for a substantial comment period, now totaling 90 days, for each of the two proposals. EPA has already extended the original 60-day comment period for the proposed rule in TCE in vapor degreasing for 30 days, from March 20, 2017, to April 19, 2017 (82 FR 10732, February 15, 2017). This notice provides the second extension of the comment period for that proposed rule. EPA proposed the rule on methylene chloride and NMP in paint and coating removal with a 90-day comment period, ending on April 19, 2017. Additionally, much of the technical bases for the proposals has been available to the public since the risk assessments for methylene chloride and TCE were published in 2014 and the risk assessment for NMP was published in 2015, and the commenters’ expressed need for further extension was general in nature (e.g., the complexity and importance of the subject matter, and prospective commenters’ desire to continue conferring and reviewing the technical basis for EPA’s proposal). The Agency, therefore, is extending the comment period at its own discretion, in the interest of receiving comprehensive public comment for the benefit of the current rules. To submit comments, or access a docket, please follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register documents of January 19, 2017, (82 FR 7432) (FRL– 9950–08) or (82 FR 7464) (FRL–9958– 57). If you have questions, consult the technical person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 751 Environmental protection, Chemicals, Export notification, Hazardous substances, Import certification, Methylene Chloride, NMethylpyrrolidone, Trichloroethylene, Recordkeeping. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 20311 Dated: April 18, 2017. Wendy Cleland-Hamnett, Acting Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. [FR Doc. 2017–08772 Filed 4–28–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 49 CFR Parts 350 [Docket No. FMCSA–2014–0470] RIN 2126–AB84 State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier Vehicles; Withdrawal Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), DOT. ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; withdrawal. AGENCY: FMCSA withdraws its April 27, 2016, advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) concerning the establishment of requirements for States to implement annual inspection programs for commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) designed or used to transport passengers (passenger-carrying CMVs). FMCSA sought information from all interested parties that would enable the Agency to assess the risks associated with improperly maintained or inspected passenger-carrying CMVs. The ANPRM also sought public comments concerning the effectiveness of the current FMCSA annual inspection standards, and data on the potential costs and benefits of a Federal requirement for each State to implement a mandatory inspection program. FMCSA inquired about how the Agency might incentivize States to adopt such programs. After reviewing all the public comments, and in consideration of the comments provided by individuals attending the three public listening sessions held in 2015, FMCSA has determined there is not enough data and information available to support moving forward with a rulemaking action. DATES: The ANPRM ‘‘State Inspection Programs for Passenger-Carrier Vehicles,’’ published on April 27, 2016 (81 FR 24769), is withdrawn as of May 1, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Loretta Bitner, Chief, Commercial Passenger Carrier Safety Division at 202–385–2428, or via email at Loretta.Bitner@dot.gov, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\01MYP1.SGM 01MYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 82 (Monday, May 1, 2017)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 20310-20311]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08772]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 751

[EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0387; EPA-HQ-OPPT-2016-0231; FRL-9961-66]
RIN 2070-AK11 and RIN 2070-AK07


Trichloroethylene; Regulation of Vapor Degreasing Under TSCA 
Section 6(a); Methylene Chloride and N-Methylpyrrolidone; Regulation of 
Certain Uses Under TSCA Section 6(a); Reopening of Comment Periods

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice; Reopening of comment periods.

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SUMMARY: In the Federal Register of January 19, 2017, EPA issued two 
proposed rules under section 6 of the Toxic Substances Control Act 
(TSCA). The first action proposed to prohibit the manufacture 
(including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of 
trichloroethylene (TCE) for use in vapor degreasing; to prohibit the 
use of TCE in vapor degreasing; to require manufacturers (including 
importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of TCE 
for any use to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions 
throughout the supply chain; and to require limited recordkeeping. The 
second action proposed to prohibit the manufacture (including import), 
processing, and distribution in commerce of methylene chloride and N-
methylpyrrolidone (NMP) for consumer and most types of commercial paint 
and coating removal; to prohibit the use of methylene chloride and NMP 
in these commercial uses; to require manufacturers (including 
importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of 
methylene chloride and NMP for any use to provide downstream 
notification of these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to 
require

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recordkeeping. This document reopens and extends the comment periods 
for each proposed rule for an additional 30 days. Commenters requested 
additional time to submit written comments for the proposed rules.

DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA-
HQ-OPPT-2016-0387 and by docket identification (ID) number EPA-HQ-OPPT-
2016-0231 must be received on or before May 19, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Follow the detailed instructions provided under ADDRESSES in 
the Federal Register documents of January 19, 2017, (82 FR 7432) (FRL-
9950-08) or (82 FR 7464) (FRL-9958-57).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 
    For technical information contact: Cindy Wheeler, Chemical Control 
Division (7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., 
Washington, DC 20460-0001; telephone number: 202-566-0484; email 
address: wheeler.cindy@epa.gov or Ana Corado, Chemical Control Division 
(7405M), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20460-
0001; telephone number: 202-564-0140; email address: 
corado.ana@epa.gov.
    For general information contact: The TSCA-Hotline, ABVI-Goodwill, 
422 South Clinton Ave., Rochester, NY 14620; telephone number: (202) 
554-1404; email address: TSCA-Hotline@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document reopens public comment periods 
established in the two proposed rules issued in the Federal Register of 
January 19, 2017 (82 FR 7432) (FRL-9950-08) and (82 FR 7464) (FRL-9958-
57). In the first action, EPA proposed a rule under section 6 of the 
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to prohibit the manufacture 
(including import), processing, and distribution in commerce of 
trichloroethylene (TCE) for use in vapor degreasing; to prohibit the 
use of TCE in vapor degreasing; to require manufacturers (including 
importers), processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of TCE 
for any use to provide downstream notification of these prohibitions 
throughout the supply chain; and to require limited recordkeeping. In 
the second notice, EPA proposed a rule under section 6 of TSCA to 
prohibit the manufacture (including import), processing, and 
distribution in commerce of methylene chloride and N-methylpyrrolidone 
(NMP) for consumer and most types of commercial paint and coating 
removal; to prohibit the use of methylene chloride and NMP in these 
commercial uses; to require manufacturers (including importers), 
processors, and distributors, except for retailers, of methylene 
chloride and NMP for any use to provide downstream notification of 
these prohibitions throughout the supply chain; and to require 
recordkeeping. EPA is hereby reopening the comment periods for 30 days, 
to May 19, 2017.
    Even though EPA received requests for a lengthier extension of the 
comment periods, the Agency has concluded that a 30-day reopening of 
the comment period is sufficient. EPA has already provided for a 
substantial comment period, now totaling 90 days, for each of the two 
proposals. EPA has already extended the original 60-day comment period 
for the proposed rule in TCE in vapor degreasing for 30 days, from 
March 20, 2017, to April 19, 2017 (82 FR 10732, February 15, 2017). 
This notice provides the second extension of the comment period for 
that proposed rule. EPA proposed the rule on methylene chloride and NMP 
in paint and coating removal with a 90-day comment period, ending on 
April 19, 2017. Additionally, much of the technical bases for the 
proposals has been available to the public since the risk assessments 
for methylene chloride and TCE were published in 2014 and the risk 
assessment for NMP was published in 2015, and the commenters' expressed 
need for further extension was general in nature (e.g., the complexity 
and importance of the subject matter, and prospective commenters' 
desire to continue conferring and reviewing the technical basis for 
EPA's proposal). The Agency, therefore, is extending the comment period 
at its own discretion, in the interest of receiving comprehensive 
public comment for the benefit of the current rules.
    To submit comments, or access a docket, please follow the detailed 
instructions provided under ADDRESSES in the Federal Register documents 
of January 19, 2017, (82 FR 7432) (FRL-9950-08) or (82 FR 7464) (FRL-
9958-57). If you have questions, consult the technical person listed 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 751

    Environmental protection, Chemicals, Export notification, Hazardous 
substances, Import certification, Methylene Chloride, N-
Methylpyrrolidone, Trichloroethylene, Recordkeeping.

    Dated: April 18, 2017.
Wendy Cleland-Hamnett,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution 
Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2017-08772 Filed 4-28-17; 8:45 am]
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