Air Plan Approval: Alabama; Transportation Conformity, 47397 [2017-21931]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 196 / Thursday, October 12, 2017 / Rules and Regulations Due to an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule to approve a SIP revision submitted by the State of Iowa pertaining to an amendment to the Administrative Consent Order, Grain Processing Corporation, Muscatine, Iowa. In the direct final rule published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2017, (82 FR 40491), we stated that if we received adverse comment by September 25, 2017, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. EPA received an adverse comment. We will address those comments in a proposed rulemaking. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Incorporation by reference, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: September 27, 2017. Cathy Stepp, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 7. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.820 published in the Federal Register on August 25, 2017 (82 FR 40491) on page 40493 is withdrawn effective October 12, 2017. ■ [FR Doc. 2017–21929 Filed 10–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2017–0174; FRL–9969– 25—Region 4] Air Plan Approval: Alabama; Transportation Conformity Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). AGENCY: Withdrawal of direct final rule. Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 17, 2017, direct final rule that approves an Alabama state implementation plan (SIP) revision related to transportation conformity requirements. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on August 17, 2017. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. jstallworth on DSKBBY8HB2PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 14:21 Oct 11, 2017 Jkt 244001 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Sheckler, Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. The telephone number is (404) 562–9222. Ms. Sheckler can also be reached via electronic mail at sheckler.kelly@ epa.gov. On August 17, 2017 (82 FR 39035), EPA published a direct final rule approving a SIP revision submitted by the State of Alabama, through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management. EPA took a direct final action to approve the portions of the May 8, 2013, submission that removes specific provisions of Alabama Administrative Code section 335–3–17– .01, ‘‘Transportation Conformity,’’ from the SIP that are no longer required. In the direct final rule, EPA explained that the Agency was publishing the rule without prior proposal because the Agency viewed the submittal as a noncontroversial SIP amendment and anticipated no adverse comments. Further, EPA explained that the Agency was publishing a separate document in the proposed rules section of the Federal Register to serve as the proposal to approve the SIP revision should an adverse comment be filed. EPA also noted that the rule would be effective generally 30 days after the close of the public comment period, without further notice unless the Agency received adverse comment by the close of the public comment period. EPA explained that if the Agency received such comments, then EPA would publish a document withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule would not take effect. It was also explained that all public comments received would then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule, and that EPA would not institute a second comment period on this action. EPA received one adverse comment from a single Commenter on the aforementioned rule. As a result of the comment received, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule approving the aforementioned changes to the Alabama SIPs. EPA will address the comment in a separate final action based on the proposed action also published on August 17, 2017 (82 FR 39078). EPA SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 ACTION: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 30935, on August 17, 2017, is withdrawn effective October 12, 2017. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00035 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 47397 will not open a second comment period for this action. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: September 29, 2017. Onis ‘‘Trey’’ Glen, III Regional Administrator, Region 4. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.50(c) published on August 17, 2017 (82 FR 39035), is withdrawn effective October 12, 2017. ■ [FR Doc. 2017–21931 Filed 10–11–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2017–0371; FRL–9969– 22—Region 4] Air Plan Approval; Alabama: PSD Replacement Units Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of adverse comments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 24, 2017, direct final rule that approves an Alabama state implementation plan (SIP) revision related to the Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting regulations. EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on August 24, 2017. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 40072, on August 24, 2017, is withdrawn, effective October 12, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andres Febres, Air Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. The telephone number is (404) 562–8966. Ms. Sheckler can also be reached via electronic mail at febresmartinez.andres@epa.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\12OCR1.SGM 12OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 196 (Thursday, October 12, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 47397]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-21931]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2017-0174; FRL-9969-25--Region 4]


Air Plan Approval: Alabama; Transportation Conformity

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 17, 2017, direct 
final rule that approves an Alabama state implementation plan (SIP) 
revision related to transportation conformity requirements. EPA will 
address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the 
proposed rulemaking action, also published on August 17, 2017. EPA will 
not institute a second comment period on this action.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 30935, on August 17, 
2017, is withdrawn effective October 12, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kelly Sheckler, Air Regulatory 
Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, 
Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 
30303-8960. The telephone number is (404) 562-9222. Ms. Sheckler can 
also be reached via electronic mail at sheckler.kelly@epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 17, 2017 (82 FR 39035), EPA 
published a direct final rule approving a SIP revision submitted by the 
State of Alabama, through the Alabama Department of Environmental 
Management. EPA took a direct final action to approve the portions of 
the May 8, 2013, submission that removes specific provisions of Alabama 
Administrative Code section 335-3-17-.01, ``Transportation 
Conformity,'' from the SIP that are no longer required.
    In the direct final rule, EPA explained that the Agency was 
publishing the rule without prior proposal because the Agency viewed 
the submittal as a non-controversial SIP amendment and anticipated no 
adverse comments. Further, EPA explained that the Agency was publishing 
a separate document in the proposed rules section of the Federal 
Register to serve as the proposal to approve the SIP revision should an 
adverse comment be filed. EPA also noted that the rule would be 
effective generally 30 days after the close of the public comment 
period, without further notice unless the Agency received adverse 
comment by the close of the public comment period. EPA explained that 
if the Agency received such comments, then EPA would publish a document 
withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule would 
not take effect. It was also explained that all public comments 
received would then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on 
the proposed rule, and that EPA would not institute a second comment 
period on this action.
    EPA received one adverse comment from a single Commenter on the 
aforementioned rule. As a result of the comment received, EPA is 
withdrawing the direct final rule approving the aforementioned changes 
to the Alabama SIPs. EPA will address the comment in a separate final 
action based on the proposed action also published on August 17, 2017 
(82 FR 39078). EPA will not open a second comment period for this 
action.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Particulate matter, Reporting 
and recordkeeping requirements.

    Dated: September 29, 2017.
Onis ``Trey'' Glen, III
Regional Administrator, Region 4.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.50(c) published on August 17, 
2017 (82 FR 39035), is withdrawn effective October 12, 2017.

[FR Doc. 2017-21931 Filed 10-11-17; 8:45 am]
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