Air Plan Approval; Texas; Emission Statements, 62532 [2018-26297]

Download as PDF 62532 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 233 / Tuesday, December 4, 2018 / Proposed Rules (ii) That office generated at least half of the firm’s gross revenues and employed at least half of the offeror’s permanent employees. (2) If the firm does not meet the criteria in paragraph (1) of this definition, factors to be considered in determining whether a firm resides or primarily does business in the disaster area include— (i) Physical location(s) of the firm’s permanent office(s) and date any office in the disaster area(s) was established; (ii) Current state licenses; (iii) Record of past work in the disaster area(s) (e.g., how much and for how long); (iv) Contractual history the firm has had with subcontractors and/or suppliers in the disaster area; (v) Percentage of the firm’s gross revenues attributable to work performed in the disaster area; (vi) Number of permanent employees the firm employs in the disaster area; (vii) Membership in local and state organizations in the disaster area; and (viii) Other evidence that establishes the firm resides or primarily does business in the disaster area. For example, sole proprietorships may submit utility bills and bank statements. Disaster area means the area for which the President has declared a major disaster under section 401 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5170), during the period of the declaration. Emergency response contract means a contract with private entities that supports assistance activities in a disaster area, such as debris cleanup, distribution of supplies, or reconstruction. § 129.200 What contracting preferences are available for small business concerns located in disaster areas? Contracting officers may set aside solicitations for emergency response contracts to allow only small businesses located in the disaster area to compete. § 129.300 What small business goaling credit do agencies receive for awarding an emergency response contract to a small business concern under this part? If an agency awards an emergency response contract to a local small business concern through the use of a local area set aside that is also set aside under a small business or socioeconomic set-aside (8(a), HUBZone, SDVO, WOSB, EDWOSB), the value of the contract shall be doubled for purposes of determining compliance with the goals for procurement contracts under section 15(g)(1)(A) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 644(g)(1)(A)). The procuring VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:41 Dec 03, 2018 Jkt 247001 agency shall enter the actual contract value, not the doubled contract value in the required contract reporting systems, and appropriately code the contract action to receive the credit. SBA will provide the double credit as part of the Scorecard process. § 129.400 What are the applicable performance requirements? The performance requirements of § 125.6 of this chapter apply to small and socioeconomic set asides under this part. A similarly situated entity as that term is used in § 125.6 of this chapter must qualify as a concern located in a disaster area. § 129.500 What are the penalties of misrepresentation of size or status? The penalties relevant to the particular size or socioeconomic status representation under title 13 §§ 121.108, 125.32, 126.900, and 127.700 of this chapter are applicable to set asides under this part. Dated: November 8, 2018. Linda E. McMahon, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2018–25705 Filed 12–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8025–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karolina Ruan Lei, 214–665–7346, ruanlei.karolina@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of this 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 Federal Register. Dated: November 26, 2018. Anne Idsal, Regional Administrator, Region 6. [FR Doc. 2018–26297 Filed 12–3–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R06–OAR–2018–0676; FRL–9986–65– Region 6] ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Air Plan Approval; Texas; Emission Statements 40 CFR Part 52 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 a portion of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Texas for the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The portion of the SIP revision being approved pertains to CAA 2008 ozone NAAQS requirement for emission statements in the Dallas/Fort Worth ozone nonattainment area (DFW area). DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 3, 2019. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by EPA–R06–OAR–2018– 0676, at https://www.regulations.gov or via email to ruan-lei.karolina@epa.gov. For additional information on how to submit comments see the detailed SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 [EPA–R01–OAR–2018–0771; FRL–9987–00– Region 1] Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Air Emissions Inventory, Emissions Statements, Source Registration, and Emergency Episode Planning Provisions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The revisions establish a 2011 base year emissions inventory, an emissions statement certification, revisions to an existing stationary source registration program, and requirements to be undertaken during air pollution emergencies. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\04DEP1.SGM 04DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 233 (Tuesday, December 4, 2018)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 62532]
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[FR Doc No: 2018-26297]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2018-0676; FRL-9986-65-Region 6]


Air Plan Approval; Texas; Emission Statements

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 a portion 
of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of 
Texas for the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards 
(NAAQS). The portion of the SIP revision being approved pertains to CAA 
2008 ozone NAAQS requirement for emission statements in the Dallas/Fort 
Worth ozone nonattainment area (DFW area).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before January 3, 
2019.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by EPA-R06-OAR-2018-0676, 
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 Federal 
Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Karolina Ruan Lei, 214-665-7346, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the final rules section of this 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 Federal Register.

    Dated: November 26, 2018.
Anne Idsal,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2018-26297 Filed 12-3-18; 8:45 am]
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