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Revise the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) as follows: ■ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) * * * * * Notice 123 (Price List) [Revise prices as applicable.] * * * * * We will publish an appropriate amendment to 39 CFR part 111 to reflect these changes. Stanley F. Mires, Attorney, Federal Compliance. [FR Doc. 2017–22186 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 7710–12–P Address Enhancement Service Address Enhancement Service competitive product prices will be increasing between 2.7 and 4.2 percent. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Zone Charts Revision: Priority Mail to APO/FPO/DPO Processing at Chicago ISC 40 CFR Part 52 The Postal Service will revise all zone charts to reflect that Priority Mail to APO/FPO/DPO destinations will be processed only at the Chicago ISC. Additional information can be found in the New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products, Federal Register Notice. Resources Adult Signature Service 15:07 Oct 12, 2017 on the Postal Explorer® Web site at https://pe.usps.com. Other Prices VerDate Sep<11>2014 47629 The Postal Service provides additional resources to assist customers with this price change for competitive products. These tools include price lists, downloadable price files, and Federal Register Notices, which may be found PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [EPA–R04–OAR–2017–0454; FRL–9969–28– Region 4] Air Plan Approval: North Carolina; Transportation Conformity Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 16, 2017, direct final rule that approves a North Carolina state implementation plan (SIP) revision related to transportation conformity requirements. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13OCR1.SGM 13OCR1 nlaroche on DSK9F9SC42PROD with RULES 47630 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 197 / Friday, October 13, 2017 / Rules and Regulations based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on August 16, 2017. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 38838, on August 16, 2017, is withdrawn, effective October 13, 2017.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 16, 2017 (82 FR 38838), EPA published a direct final rule approving portions of a SIP revision submitted by the State of North Carolina through the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (now the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality) to clarify the applicability of the State’s transportation conformity rules. EPA took a direct final action to approve changes to regulation 15A NCAC Subchapter 2D, section .2001, purpose, scope and applicability related to North Carolina’s transportation conformity provisions. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:07 Oct 12, 2017 Jkt 244001 the direct final rule approving the aforementioned changes to the North Carolina SIP. EPA will address the comment in a separate final action based on the proposed action also published on August 16, 2017 (82 FR 38864). 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’’ Glenn, III, Regional Administrator, Region 4. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.1770(c) published on August 16, 2017 (82 FR 38838), is withdrawn effective October 13, 2017. ■ [FR Doc. 2017–22094 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2017–0150; FRL–9969–54– Region 1] Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Nonattainment New Source Review Permit Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard AGENCY: List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: September 27, 2017. Deborah A. Szaro, Acting Regional Administrator, EPA New England. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.377 published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2017 (82 FR 37819), on page 37822 are withdrawn effective October 13, 2017. ■ [FR Doc. 2017–22125 Filed 10–12–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Environmental Protection Agency. Withdrawal of direct final rule. ACTION: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 14, 2017, direct final rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Connecticut. The revision addresses the nonattainment new source review (NNSR) requirements for the 2008 8hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. DATES: The direct final rule published on August 14, 2017 (82 FR 37819), is withdrawn effective October 13, 2017. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Donald Dahl, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Air Permits, Toxics, and Indoor Programs Unit, 5 Post Office SUMMARY: PO 00000 Square—Suite 100, (Mail code OEP05– 2), Boston, MA 02109–3912. Mr. Dahl’s telephone number is (617) 918–1657; email address: dahl.donald@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by September 13, 2017, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. EPA received an adverse comment prior to the close of the comment period and, therefore, is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rule also published on August 14, 2017 (82 FR 37829). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Frm 00020 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2016–0626; A–1–FRL– 9969–56–Region 1] Air Plan Approval; Vermont; Regional Haze Five-Year Progress Report; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the August 16, 2017, direct final rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Vermont. Vermont’s SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA’s rules that require states to submit periodic reports SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13OCR1.SGM 13OCR1

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 197 (Friday, October 13, 2017)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2017-0454; FRL-9969-28-Region 4]


Air Plan Approval: North Carolina; 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 16, 2017, direct 
final rule that approves a North Carolina state implementation plan 
(SIP) revision related to transportation conformity requirements. EPA 
will address the comment in a subsequent final action

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based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on August 16, 
2017. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 38838, on August 16, 
2017, is withdrawn, effective October 13, 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 16, 2017 (82 FR 38838), EPA 
published a direct final rule approving portions of a SIP revision 
submitted by the State of North Carolina through the North Carolina 
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (now the North Carolina 
Department of Environmental Quality) to clarify the applicability of 
the State's transportation conformity rules. EPA took a direct final 
action to approve changes to regulation 15A NCAC Subchapter 2D, section 
.2001, purpose, scope and applicability related to North Carolina's 
transportation conformity provisions.
    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 North Carolina SIP. EPA will address the comment in a separate 
final action based on the proposed action also published on August 16, 
2017 (82 FR 38864). 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'' Glenn, III,
Regional Administrator, Region 4.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.1770(c) published on August 16, 
2017 (82 FR 38838), is withdrawn effective October 13, 2017.

[FR Doc. 2017-22094 Filed 10-12-17; 8:45 am]
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