Public Hearing for Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program, 31098 [2018-14329]

Download as PDF 31098 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 128 / Tuesday, July 3, 2018 / Proposed Rules FR 67249, November 9, 2000). We have offered to consult with the San Carlos Apache Tribe, which has lands bordering on the Hayden Lead NAA.61 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: June 21, 2018. Michael Stoker, Regional Administrator, Region IX. [FR Doc. 2018–14198 Filed 7–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 80 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0167; FRL–9980–42– OAR] RIN 2060–AT93 Public Hearing for Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020 Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Announcement of public hearing. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a public hearing to be held in Ypsilanti, MI on July 18, 2018 for the proposed rule ‘‘Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020.’’ This proposed rule will be published separately in the Federal Register. The pre-publication version of this proposal can be found at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuelstandard-program/regulations-andvolume-standards-under-renewablefuel-standard. In the separate notice of proposed rulemaking, EPA has proposed amendments to the renewable fuel standard program regulations that would establish annual percentage standards for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuels that would apply to all gasoline and diesel produced in the U.S. or imported in the year 2019. In addition, the separate proposal includes a proposed biomass-based diesel applicable volume for 2020. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PROPOSALS SUMMARY: 61 See letter from Matthew Lakin, EPA Region 9, to Terry Rambler, San Carlos Apache Tribe, dated December 18, 2017. VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:24 Jul 02, 2018 Jkt 244001 The public hearing will be held on July 18, 2018 at the location noted below under ADDRESSES. The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end when all parties present who wish to speak have had an opportunity to do so. Parties wishing to testify at the hearing should notify the contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by July 13, 2018. Additional information regarding the hearing appears below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held at the following location: Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (phone number 734–487–2000). A complete set of documents related to the proposal will be available for public inspection through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov, Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2018–0167. Documents can also be viewed at the EPA Docket Center, located at 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 3334, Washington, DC between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. DATES: Julia MacAllister, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: (734) 214–4131; Fax number: (734) 214–4816; Email address: RFSHearing@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The proposal for which EPA is holding the public hearing will be published separately in the Federal Register. The pre-publication version can be found at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuelstandard-program/regulations-andvolume-standards-under-renewablefuel-standard. Public Hearing: The public hearing will provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposal (which can be found at https:// www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standardprogram/regulations-and-volumestandards-under-renewable-fuelstandard). The EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations but will not respond to the presentations at that time. Written statements and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing. Written comments must be received by the last day of the comment period, as specified in the notice of proposed rulemaking. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 How can I get copies of this document, the proposed rule, and other related information? The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA– HQ–OAR–2018–0167. The EPA has also developed a website for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, including the notice of proposed rulemaking, at the address given above. Please refer to the notice of proposed rulemaking for detailed information on accessing information related to the proposal. Dated: June 26, 2018. Christopher Grundler, Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2018–14329 Filed 7–2–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Chapter I [EPA–HQ–OA–2018–0107; FRL–9980–45– OA] RIN 2010–AA12 Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Costs and Benefits in the Rulemaking Process Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; extension of comment period. AGENCY: On June 13, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed an advance notice of proposed rulemaking titled, ‘‘Increasing Consistency and Transparency in Considering Costs and Benefits in Rulemaking Process.’’ The EPA is extending the comment period on the proposed rule, which was scheduled to close on July 13, 2018, until August 13, 2018. The EPA is making this change in response to public requests for an extension of the comment period. DATES: The public comment period for the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on June 13, 2018 (83 FR 27524), is extended. Written comments must be received on or before August 13, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OA–2018–0107 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\03JYP1.SGM 03JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 128 (Tuesday, July 3, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 31098]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-14329]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 80

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0167; FRL-9980-42-OAR]
RIN 2060-AT93


Public Hearing for Standards for 2019 and Biomass-Based Diesel 
Volume for 2020 Under the Renewable Fuel Standard Program

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Announcement of public hearing.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 
public hearing to be held in Ypsilanti, MI on July 18, 2018 for the 
proposed rule ``Renewable Fuel Standard Program: Standards for 2019 and 
Biomass-Based Diesel Volume for 2020.'' This proposed rule will be 
published separately in the Federal Register. The pre-publication 
version of this proposal can be found at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/regulations-and-volume-standards-under-renewable-fuel-standard. In the separate notice of proposed rulemaking, EPA has 
proposed amendments to the renewable fuel standard program regulations 
that would establish annual percentage standards for cellulosic 
biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and renewable fuels 
that would apply to all gasoline and diesel produced in the U.S. or 
imported in the year 2019. In addition, the separate proposal includes 
a proposed biomass-based diesel applicable volume for 2020.

DATES: The public hearing will be held on July 18, 2018 at the location 
noted below under ADDRESSES. The hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m. and 
end when all parties present who wish to speak have had an opportunity 
to do so. Parties wishing to testify at the hearing should notify the 
contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by July 13, 
2018. Additional information regarding the hearing appears below under 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

ADDRESSES: The hearing will be held at the following location: Ann 
Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, 1275 S. Huron St., Ypsilanti, 
MI 48197 (phone number 734-487-2000). A complete set of documents 
related to the proposal will be available for public inspection through 
the Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov, Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0167. Documents can also be viewed at the EPA 
Docket Center, located at 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Room 3334, 
Washington, DC between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 
excluding legal holidays.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Julia MacAllister, Office of 
Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 
48105; telephone number: (734) 214-4131; Fax number: (734) 214-4816; 
Email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposal for which EPA is holding the 
public hearing will be published separately in the Federal Register. 
The pre-publication version can be found at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/regulations-and-volume-standards-under-renewable-fuel-standard.
    Public Hearing: The public hearing will provide interested parties 
the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the 
proposal (which can be found at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/regulations-and-volume-standards-under-renewable-fuel-standard). The EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral 
presentations but will not respond to the presentations at that time. 
Written statements and supporting information submitted during the 
comment period will be considered with the same weight as any oral 
comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing. 
Written comments must be received by the last day of the comment 
period, as specified in the notice of proposed rulemaking.

How can I get copies of this document, the proposed rule, and other 
related information?

    The EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2018-0167. The EPA has also developed a website for the 
Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program, including the notice of proposed 
rulemaking, at the address given above.
    Please refer to the notice of proposed rulemaking for detailed 
information on accessing information related to the proposal.

    Dated: June 26, 2018.
Christopher Grundler,
Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and 
Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2018-14329 Filed 7-2-18; 8:45 am]
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