Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Revisions to NOX, 20165 [2020-07250]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 70 / Friday, April 10, 2020 / Rules and Regulations 2020 (85 FR 8408), are withdrawn effective April 10, 2020. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FR Doc. 2020–06994 Filed 4–9–20; 8:45 am] 40 CFR Part 52 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P [EPA–R01–OAR–2020–0029; FRL–10007– 63–Region 1] 40 CFR Part 52 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 February 14, 2020 direct final rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. New Hampshire’s SIP revision established an Order reducing emissions of volatile organic chemicals from PSI Molded Plastics. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. DATES: The direct final rule published at 85 FR 8408 on February 14, 2020 is withdrawn effective April 10, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob McConnell, Environmental Engineer, Air and Radiation Division (Mail Code 05–2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109–3912; (617) 918–1046. mcconnell.robert@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by March 16, 2020, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect.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 February 14, 2020 (85 FR 8520). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. SUMMARY: List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with RULES Dated: March 30, 2020. Dennis Deziel, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.1520 published on February 14, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:16 Apr 09, 2020 Jkt 250001 proposed action also published on February 21, 2020 (85 FR 10127). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Approval of Single Source Order; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule 20165 [EPA–R05–OAR–2018–0634; FRL–10007– 66–Region 5] Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Revisions to NOX SIP Call and CAIR Rules; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of adverse comments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the February 21, 2020, direct final rule approving a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to revise the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). SUMMARY: The direct final rule published at 85 FR 10064 on February 21, 2020 is withdrawn as of April 10, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Svingen, Environmental Engineer, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR–18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 353–4489, svingen.eric@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 21, 2020 at 85 FR 10064 the EPA approved a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to revise the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) to incorporate the following: A new rule concerning nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions for the ozone season from Electric Generating Units (EGUs) and large non-EGUs; revisions concerning NOX emission rate limits for specific source categories; the repeal of the NOX Budget Trading Program; and the repeal of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOX ozone season trading program. The State of Indiana submitted this revision as a modification to the SIP on August 27, 2018. In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by March 23, 2020, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. On March 23, 2020, EPA received adverse comments, and, therefore, is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final action based upon the Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: April 1, 2020. Kurt Thiede, Regional Administrator, Region 5. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.770 published in the Federal Register on February 21, 2020 (85 FR 10064) on page 10070 is withdrawn as of April 10, 2020. ■ [FR Doc. 2020–07250 Filed 4–9–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R08–OAR–2019–0140; FRL–10006– 29–Region 8] Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan Revisions; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Colorado and North Dakota Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action on Colorado and North Dakota’s Clean Air Act (CAA) state implementation plan (SIP) submissions with respect to infrastructure requirements for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Specifically, the EPA is approving Colorado’s September 17, 2018, infrastructure SIP in full, and approving North Dakota’s November 6, 2018 infrastructure SIP in part (and disapproving in part). We are also approving a portion of North Dakota’s May 2, 2019, submission of Chapter 33.1–15–15, the air pollution control rules of the State of North Dakota, that updates the date of incorporation by reference (IBR) of Federal rules. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\10APR1.SGM 10APR1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 70 (Friday, April 10, 2020)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 20165]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-07250]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2018-0634; FRL-10007-66-Region 5]


Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Revisions to NOX SIP Call and CAIR 
Rules; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of adverse comments, the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the February 21, 2020, direct 
final rule approving a request from the Indiana Department of 
Environmental Management (IDEM) to revise the Indiana State 
Implementation Plan (SIP).

DATES: The direct final rule published at 85 FR 10064 on February 21, 
2020 is withdrawn as of April 10, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Svingen, Environmental Engineer, 
Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-
18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 353-4489, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 21, 2020 at 85 FR 10064 the EPA 
approved a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental 
Management (IDEM) to revise the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
to incorporate the following: A new rule concerning nitrogen oxide 
(NOX) emissions for the ozone season from Electric 
Generating Units (EGUs) and large non-EGUs; revisions concerning 
NOX emission rate limits for specific source categories; the 
repeal of the NOX Budget Trading Program; and the repeal of 
the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) NOX ozone season 
trading program. The State of Indiana submitted this revision as a 
modification to the SIP on August 27, 2018. In the direct final rule, 
EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by March 23, 2020, 
the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. On March 23, 2020, EPA 
received adverse comments, and, therefore, is withdrawing the direct 
final rule. EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final action 
based upon the proposed action also published on February 21, 2020 (85 
FR 10127). 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, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, 
Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur 
oxides.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: April 1, 2020.
Kurt Thiede,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.770 published in the Federal 
Register on February 21, 2020 (85 FR 10064) on page 10070 is withdrawn 
as of April 10, 2020.

[FR Doc. 2020-07250 Filed 4-9-20; 8:45 am]
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