Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Nonattainment New Source Review Permit Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard, 47630 [2017-22125]

Download as PDF 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 DATES: The direct final rule published at 82 FR 38838, on August 16, 2017, is withdrawn, effective October 13, 2017.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]
[Page 47630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-22125]


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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: Environmental Protection Agency.

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 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 8-hour 
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 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.

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

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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]
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