Air Plan Approval; Arkansas, 39035 [2018-16905]

Download as PDF amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with PROPOSALS Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 153 / Wednesday, August 8, 2018 / Proposed Rules provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves state law as meeting federal requirements and does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law. For that reason, this proposed action: • Is not a ‘‘significant regulatory action’’ subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); • Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2, 2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under Executive Order 12866. • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the CAA; and • Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). The action approving Maryland’s and Virginia’s redesignation request for their respective portions of the Washington Area for the 2008 ozone NAAQS as well as the District’s, Maryland’s, and Virginia’s maintenance plan for the Washington Area, is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151 or in any other area where EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:59 Aug 07, 2018 Jkt 244001 substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: July 24, 2018. Cosmo Servidio, Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2018–16882 Filed 8–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 39035 In the final rules section of this issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA receives relevant 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. The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. For additional information, see the direct final rule, which is located in the rules section of this issue of the Federal Register. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [EPA–R06–OAR–2017–0699; FRL–9981– 42—Region 6] Dated: July 31, 2018. Anne Idsal, Regional Administrator, Region 6. Air Plan Approval; Arkansas [FR Doc. 2018–16905 Filed 8–7–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of the revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) on March 24, 2017. Most of the revisions are administrative in nature and make the SIP current with Federal rules. The EPA is also proposing to make ministerial changes to the Code of Federal Register (CFR) to reflect SIP actions pertaining to the Arkansas Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) program. DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 7, 2018. SUMMARY: Submit your comments, identified by EPA–R06–OAR–2017– 0699, at https://www.regulations.gov or via email to paige.carrie@epa.gov. For additional information on how to submit comments see the detailed instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this issue of the Federal Register. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carrie Paige, (214) 665–6521, paige.carrie@epa.gov. PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Ms. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2013–0492; FRL–9981– 67—Region 3] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide Standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submittal from the State of Delaware. This revision addresses the infrastructure requirement for interstate transport of pollution with respect to the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 7, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03– OAR–2013–0492 at https:// www.regulations.gov, or via email to spielberger.susan@epa.gov. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 153 (Wednesday, August 8, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 39035]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-16905]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0699; FRL-9981-42--Region 6]


Air Plan Approval; Arkansas

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the 
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions 
of the revisions to the Arkansas State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
submitted by the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) on 
March 24, 2017. Most of the revisions are administrative in nature and 
make the SIP current with Federal rules. The EPA is also proposing to 
make ministerial changes to the Code of Federal Register (CFR) to 
reflect SIP actions pertaining to the Arkansas Prevention of 
Significant Deterioration (PSD) program.

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before September 7, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by EPA-R06-OAR-2017-0699, 
at https://www.regulations.gov or via email to [email protected]. For 
additional information on how to submit comments see the detailed 
instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located 
in the rules section of this issue of the Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Carrie Paige, (214) 665-6521, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of this issue of 
the Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as 
a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as 
noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A 
detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final 
rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this 
action no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA receives 
relevant 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. The EPA will not institute a second 
comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action 
should do so at this time.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule, which is 
located in the rules section of this issue of the Federal Register.

    Dated: July 31, 2018.
Anne Idsal,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2018-16905 Filed 8-7-18; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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