Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Amendment to Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds From Consumer Products, 57704-57705 [2018-25078]
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implementation of the CSAPR Phase 2
EGU emission budgets. The 2014
modeling results projected that the
Allegan County receptor would have a
maximum 8-hour ozone ‘‘design value’’
of 83.6 part per billion (ppb) before
considering the emissions reductions
anticipated from implementation of
CSAPR.13 This value is below the value
of 85 ppb that we used to determine
whether a particular ozone receptor
should be identified as having air
quality problems that may trigger
transport obligations in upwind states
with regard to the 1997 ozone NAAQS
(76 FR 48208, 48236). The 2014
modeling results show that the Allegan
County, Michigan monitor to which
Oklahoma was linked in the 2012
modeling was projected to no longer
have air quality problems sufficient to
trigger transport obligations with regard
to the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Thus,
Oklahoma would no longer interfere
with maintenance of the 1997 ozone
NAAQS at the Allegan County receptor
in 2014.
As discussed above, in light of the
remand of 10 other states’ CSAPR phase
2 ozone season budgets by the D.C.
Circuit in EME Homer City II, we also
evaluated the validity of the emissions
budget promulgated for Oklahoma in
the supplemental CSAPR rule, and
determined that Oklahoma’s emissions
would no longer contribute significantly
to nonattainment in, or interfere with
maintenance by, any other state with
respect to the 1997 ozone NAAQS at
either receptor or in any other state. (81
FR 74524–25). This conclusion is based
on EPA’s most recent modeling analysis.
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III. Proposed Action
We are proposing to approve the
portion of a May 1, 2007 Oklahoma SIP
submittal pertaining to the interfere
with maintenance requirement of CAA
section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) with respect to
the 1997 ozone NAAQS. We propose to
find that the state’s conclusion that
Oklahoma emissions do not interfere
with maintenance of the 1997 ozone
NAAQS in another state is consistent
with our conclusion regarding this good
neighbor obligation.
IV. Statutory and Executive Order
Reviews
Under the CAA, the Administrator is
required to approve a SIP submission
13 Design values are used to determine whether a
NAAQS is being met. See projected 2014 base case
maximum design value for Allegan County,
Michigan receptor 26005003 at page B–16 of the
June 2011 Air Quality Modeling Final Rule
Technical Support Document for CSAPR, Document
ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0491–4140, available
in regulations.gov.
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that complies with the provisions of the
Act and applicable Federal regulations.
42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).
Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the
EPA’s role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of
the CAA. Accordingly, this action
merely proposes to approve state law as
meeting Federal requirements and does
not impose additional requirements
beyond those imposed by state law. For
that reason, this 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).
In addition, the SIP is not approved to
apply on any Indian reservation land 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 proposed rule does
not have tribal implications and will not
impose substantial direct costs on tribal
governments or preempt tribal law as
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FR 67249, November 9, 2000).
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Environmental protection, Air
pollution control, Incorporation by
reference, Ozone.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Dated: November 7, 2018.
Anne Idsal,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
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40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R03–OAR–2018–0153; FRL–9986–62–
Region 3]
Approval and Promulgation of Air
Quality Implementation Plans;
Maryland; Amendment to Control of
Emissions of Volatile Organic
Compounds From Consumer Products
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of
comment period.
AGENCY:
The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is reopening the comment
period for the proposed approval to a
state implementation plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the State of Maryland
pertaining to the Code of Maryland
Regulations (COMAR) 26.11.32—
Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic
Compounds (VOCs) from Consumer
Products. The proposed rule was
published in the Federal Register on
August 8, 2018 (83 FR 39009). Written
comments on the proposed rule were to
be submitted to EPA on or before
September 7, 2018. The purpose of this
document is to reopen the comment
period for an additional 30 days. This
extension of the comment period is
provided to allow the public additional
time to provide comment on the August
8, 2018 proposed rule. All comments
submitted between the close of the
original comment period and the
reopening of this comment period will
be accepted and considered.
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before December 17,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03–
OAR–2018–0153 at https://
www.regulations.gov, or via email to
Susan Spielberger, Associate Director,
Office of Air Planning and Programs,
Spielberger.Susan@epa.gov. For
SUMMARY:
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comments submitted at Regulations.gov,
follow the online instructions for
submitting comments. Once submitted,
comments cannot be edited or removed
from Regulations.gov. For either manner
of submission, EPA may publish any
comment received to its public docket.
Do not submit electronically any
information you consider to be
confidential business information (CBI)
or other information whose disclosure is
restricted by statute. Multimedia
submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
accompanied by a written comment.
The written comment is considered the
official comment and should include
discussion of all points you wish to
make. EPA will generally not consider
comments or comment contents located
outside of the primary submission (i.e.,
on the web, cloud, or other file sharing
system). For additional submission
methods, please contact the person
identified in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section. For the
full EPA public comment policy,
information about CBI or multimedia
submissions, and general guidance on
making effective comments, please visit
https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
commenting-epa-dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gregory Becoat (215) 814–2036, or by
email at becoat.gregory@epa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August
8, 2018 (83 FR 39009), EPA proposed
approval to a SIP revision submitted by
the Maryland Department of
Environment (MDE) for COMAR
26.11.32—Control of Emissions of
Volatile Organic Compounds from
Consumer Products. The amendment is
part of Maryland’s strategy to achieve
and maintain the 8-hour ozone national
ambient air quality standards (NAAQS)
throughout the State.
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I. Extension of Comment Period
EPA is reopening the comment period
due to a comment noting that the
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
and the Ozone Transport Commission
(OTC) model rules referenced in the
NPR were not in the docket on
www.regulations.gov. EPA has now put
these documents into the docket
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03–
OAR–2018–0153 at
www.regulations.gov.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air
pollution control, Consumer products,
Incorporation by reference, Ozone,
Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Volatile organic
compounds.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
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Dated: November 1, 2018.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, Region III.
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Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act
Provisions; Regional Fishery
Management Council Membership;
Financial Disclosure and Recusal
National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Commerce.
ACTION: Proposed rule; request for
comments.
AGENCY:
NMFS proposes changes to
the regulations that address disclosure
of financial interests by, and voting
recusal of, council members appointed
by the Secretary of Commerce
(Secretary) to the regional fishery
management councils established under
the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act. The
regulatory changes are needed to
provide guidance to ensure consistency
and transparency in the calculation of a
Council member’s financial interests;
determine whether a close causal link
exists between a Council decision and a
benefit to a Council member’s financial
interest; and establish regional
procedures for preparing and issuing
recusal determinations. This proposed
rule is intended to improve regulations
implementing the statutory
requirements governing disclosure of
financial interests and voting recusal at
section 302(j) of the Magnuson-Stevens
Fishery Conservation and Management
Act (Magnuson-Stevens Act).
DATES: Written comments must be
received on or before March 6, 2019.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments
on this document, identified by FDMS
Docket Number NOAA–NMFS–2018–
0092, by any of the following methods:
• Electronic Submission: Submit all
electronic public comments via the
Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to
www.regulations.gov/
#!docketDetail;D=NOAA-NMFS-20180092, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon,
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complete the required fields, and enter
or attach your comments.
• Fax: 301–713–1175.
• Mail: Submit written comments to
Alan Risenhoover, Director, Office of
Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine
Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West
Highway, SSMC3, Silver Spring, MD
20910. Please mark the outside of the
envelope ‘‘Financial Disclosure/
Recusal.’’
Instructions: Comments sent by any
other method, to any other address or
individual, or received after the end of
the comment period, may not be
considered by NMFS. All comments
received are a part of the public record
and will generally be posted for public
viewing on www.regulations.gov
without change. All personal identifying
information (for example, name,
address, etc.) submitted voluntarily by
the commenter may be publicly
accessible. Do not submit confidential
business information or otherwise
sensitive or protected information.
NMFS will accept anonymous
comments (enter ‘‘N/A’’ in the required
fields if you wish to remain
anonymous).
Electronic copies of NMFS Policy
Directive 01–116 Fishery Management
Council Financial Disclosures and
NMFS Procedural Directive 01–116–01
Procedures for Review of Fishery
Management Council Financial
Disclosures may be obtained at https://
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/lawsand-policies/fisheries-managementpolicy-directives.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Brian Fredieu, 301–427–8505.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
302 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act (16
U.S.C. 1852) includes provisions for the
establishment and administration of the
regional fishery management councils
(Councils). Section 302(j) (16 U.S.C.
1852(j)) sets forth the statutory
requirements for the disclosure of
financial interests, and the
circumstances under which a Council
member is prohibited, or recused, from
voting on a matter before a Council.
These requirements apply to ‘‘affected
individuals.’’ The Magnuson-Stevens
Act defines ‘‘affected individual’’ at
section 302(j)(1)(A) as individuals who
are nominated by the Governor of a
State for appointment as a voting
member of a Council under section
302(b)(2), and voting members of a
Council appointed under section
302(b)(2), or (b)(5) if the individual is
not subject to disclosure and recusal
requirements under the laws of an
Indian tribal government. An affected
individual is required to disclose any
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0153; FRL-9986-62-Region 3]
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;
Maryland; Amendment to Control of Emissions of Volatile Organic
Compounds From Consumer Products
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of comment period.
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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the
comment period for the proposed approval to a state implementation plan
(SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland pertaining to the
Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.11.32--Control of Emissions of
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from Consumer Products. The proposed
rule was published in the Federal Register on August 8, 2018 (83 FR
39009). Written comments on the proposed rule were to be submitted to
EPA on or before September 7, 2018. The purpose of this document is to
reopen the comment period for an additional 30 days. This extension of
the comment period is provided to allow the public additional time to
provide comment on the August 8, 2018 proposed rule. All comments
submitted between the close of the original comment period and the
reopening of this comment period will be accepted and considered.
DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 17,
2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R03-
OAR-2018-0153 at https://www.regulations.gov, or via email to Susan
Spielberger, Associate Director, Office of Air Planning and Programs,
[email protected]. For
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comments submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions
for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or
removed from Regulations.gov. For either manner of submission, EPA may
publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit
electronically any information you consider to be confidential business
information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the
official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish
to make. EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents
located outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the web, cloud, or
other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, please
contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. For the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI
or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective
comments, please visit https://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Becoat (215) 814-2036, or by
email at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 8, 2018 (83 FR 39009), EPA
proposed approval to a SIP revision submitted by the Maryland
Department of Environment (MDE) for COMAR 26.11.32--Control of
Emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds from Consumer Products. The
amendment is part of Maryland's strategy to achieve and maintain the 8-
hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) throughout
the State.
I. Extension of Comment Period
EPA is reopening the comment period due to a comment noting that
the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the Ozone Transport
Commission (OTC) model rules referenced in the NPR were not in the
docket on www.regulations.gov. EPA has now put these documents into the
docket identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R03-OAR-2018-0153 at
www.regulations.gov.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Consumer products,
Incorporation by reference, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Volatile organic compounds.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
Dated: November 1, 2018.
Cosmo Servidio,
Regional Administrator, Region III.
[FR Doc. 2018-25078 Filed 11-15-18; 8:45 am]
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