Proposed Anti-Backsliding Determination for Renewable Fuels and Air Quality, 34688-34689 [2020-11991]

Download as PDF 34688 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 110 / Monday, June 8, 2020 / Proposed Rules approved, Tennessee’s SIP will address all types of sources that must be covered to fully address NOX SIP Call requirements. See 83 FR 64497 (December 17, 2018) (including a discussion of both sources covered under CSAPR and the sources subject to 1200–03–27–.12). With respect to the additional modifications to correct minor typographical errors, the formula for NOX allocations, and the requirements for the Responsible Official, EPA preliminarily agrees that the modifications provide additional clarity to the SIP. In addition, EPA has preliminarily determined that the December 19, 2019, SIP revision satisfies the conditions listed in EPA’s March 6, 2019 conditional approval and is proposing to convert its prior conditional approval to full approval. IV. Incorporation by Reference In this document, EPA is proposing to include in a final EPA rule regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, EPA is proposing to incorporate by reference TAPCR 1200–03–27-.12, ‘‘NOX SIP Call Requirements for Stationary Boilers and Combustion Turbines,’’ state effective December 12, 2019, which revises Tennessee’s state control program to comply with the obligations of the NOX SIP Call. EPA has made and will continue to make the State Implementation Plan generally available through www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region 4 Office (please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more information). khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS V. Proposed Action EPA is proposing to approve Tennessee’s December 19, 2019, submission, which revises TAPCR 1200–03–27–.12, ‘‘NOX SIP Call Requirements for Stationary Boilers and Combustion Turbines,’’ to correct the definition of ‘‘affected unit’’ and to clarify requirements related to stationary boilers and combustion turbines. In addition, EPA is proposing to convert the March 6, 2019 conditional approval of TAPCR 1200– 03–27-.12 to a full approval. EPA requests comment on these proposals. VI. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve state choices, VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:34 Jun 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this proposed 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 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). 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 rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: May 29, 2020. Mary Walker, Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2020–12141 Filed 6–5–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 80 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2020–0240; FRL–10009–02– OAR] Proposed Anti-Backsliding Determination for Renewable Fuels and Air Quality Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing that no additional measures are necessary pursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) section 211(v) to mitigate the adverse air quality impacts of the renewable fuel volumes required under CAA section 211(o). EPA is providing an opportunity for the public to comment on this proposed determination. SUMMARY: Comments must be received on or before July 8, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2020–0240, at https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. 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, the full DATES: E:\FR\FM\08JNP1.SGM 08JNP1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 110 / Monday, June 8, 2020 / Proposed Rules EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets/ commenting-epa-dockets. Rich Cook, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: 734–214–4827; email address: cook.rich@epa.gov. Comments on this proposal should not be submitted to this email address, but rather through https://www.regulations.gov as discussed in the ADDRESSES section. We seek comment on this proposed determination. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator. [FR Doc. 2020–11991 Filed 6–5–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: I. Background CAA section 211(v) requires EPA to take two actions. First, EPA must complete ‘‘a study to determine whether the renewable fuel volumes required under [CAA section 211(o)] will adversely impact air quality as a result in changes of vehicle and engine emissions of air pollutants.’’ The study, commonly known as the ‘‘antibacksliding study,’’ must include consideration of different blend levels, types of renewable fuels, and available vehicle technologies, as well as appropriate national, regional, and local air quality control measures. EPA has completed the required study, which is available in the docket for this action and at https://www.epa.gov/renewablefuel-standard-program/anti-backslidingdetermination-and-study. Second, considering the results of the study, EPA must proceed down one of two paths: Either ‘‘promulgate fuel regulations to implement appropriate measures to mitigate, to the greatest extent achievable . . . any adverse impacts on air quality, as a result of the renewable volumes required by [Section 211]’’ or ‘‘make a determination that no such measures are necessary.’’ khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS II. Proposed Determination We are proposing to determine that no additional appropriate fuel control measures are necessary to mitigate adverse air quality impacts of required renewable fuel volumes. More information on this determination can be found in the supporting document, which is available in the docket for this action and at https://www.epa.gov/ renewable-fuel-standard-program/antibacksliding-determination-and-study. 17:14 Jun 05, 2020 Jkt 250001 Bureau of Land Management 43 CFR Parts 5000, 5400, 5410, 5420, 5430, 5440, 5450, 5460, 5470, and 5500 [LLWO200000 L63100000 PH0000 19X] RIN 1004–AE61 Forest Management Decision Protest Process and Timber Sale Administration SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Bureau of Land Management, Interior. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes to revise its regulations for protests of forest management decisions and administration of the timber sale process. This proposed rule would streamline the process for sale of forest products by the BLM. Existing regulatory requirements are poorly defined, repetitive, and burdensome. The proposed rule would improve the BLM’s ability to conduct active forest management, while reducing burdens to the public and the administration of BLM lands. DATES: Please submit comments on this proposed rule to the BLM on or before August 7, 2020. The BLM is not obligated to consider any comments received after this date in making its decision on the final rule. Information Collection Requirements: If you wish to comment on the information-collection requirements in this proposed rule, please note that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information contained in this proposed rule between 30 and 60 days after publication of this proposed rule in the Federal Register. Therefore, comments should be submitted to OMB by July 8, 2020. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments on the proposed rule, identified by the number RIN 1004–AE61, by any of the following methods: —Mail, personal, or messenger delivery: U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630), Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 2134 LM, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 34689 1849 C St. NW, Washington, DC 20240, Attention: RIN 1004–AE61. —Federal eRulemaking portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. In the Searchbox, enter ‘‘RIN 1004–AE61’’ and click the ‘‘Search’’ button. Follow the instructions at this website. Information Collection Requirements: Written comments and suggestions on the information-collection requirements should be submitted within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Please provide a copy of your comments to Faith Bremner, Senior Regulatory Analyst, Bureau of Land Management, Mail Stop 2134 LM, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240; or by email to fbremner@blm.gov. Please reference OMB Control Number 1004– AE61 in the subject line of your comments. Comments not pertaining to the proposed rule’s information-collection burdens should not be submitted to OMB. The BLM is not obligated to consider or include in the Administrative Record for the final rule any comments that are directed improperly to OMB. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marlo Draper, Division Chief of Forest, Range, Riparian, and Plant Conservation, WO–220, 202–912–7222. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1–800– 877–8339, 24 hours a day,7 days a week, to leave a message or question with the above individuals. You will receive a reply during normal business hours. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Public Comment Procedures II. Background III. Discussion of the Proposed Rule IV. Procedural Matters I. Public Comment Procedures You may submit comments on the proposed rule, marked with the number RIN 1004–AE61, by any of the methods described in the ADDRESSES section. If you wish to comment on the information-collection requirements, you should send those comments as outlined under the DATES and ADDRESSES headings. Please make your comments on the proposed rule as specific as possible, confine them to issues pertinent to the proposed rule, and explain the reason for any changes you recommend. Where possible, your comments should reference the specific section or paragraph of the proposal that E:\FR\FM\08JNP1.SGM 08JNP1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 110 (Monday, June 8, 2020)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 34688-34689]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-11991]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 80

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2020-0240; FRL-10009-02-OAR]


Proposed Anti-Backsliding Determination for Renewable Fuels and 
Air Quality

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of availability and request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing that no 
additional measures are necessary pursuant to Clean Air Act (CAA) 
section 211(v) to mitigate the adverse air quality impacts of the 
renewable fuel volumes required under CAA section 211(o). EPA is 
providing an opportunity for the public to comment on this proposed 
determination.

DATES: Comments must be received on or before July 8, 2020.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OAR-2020-0240, at https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot 
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. 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, the full

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EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia 
submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please 
visit https://www.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rich Cook, Office of Transportation 
and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; 
telephone number: 734-214-4827; email address: [email protected]. 
Comments on this proposal should not be submitted to this email 
address, but rather through https://www.regulations.gov as discussed in 
the ADDRESSES section.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    CAA section 211(v) requires EPA to take two actions. First, EPA 
must complete ``a study to determine whether the renewable fuel volumes 
required under [CAA section 211(o)] will adversely impact air quality 
as a result in changes of vehicle and engine emissions of air 
pollutants.'' The study, commonly known as the ``anti-backsliding 
study,'' must include consideration of different blend levels, types of 
renewable fuels, and available vehicle technologies, as well as 
appropriate national, regional, and local air quality control measures. 
EPA has completed the required study, which is available in the docket 
for this action and at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/anti-backsliding-determination-and-study.
    Second, considering the results of the study, EPA must proceed down 
one of two paths: Either ``promulgate fuel regulations to implement 
appropriate measures to mitigate, to the greatest extent achievable . . 
. any adverse impacts on air quality, as a result of the renewable 
volumes required by [Section 211]'' or ``make a determination that no 
such measures are necessary.''

II. Proposed Determination

    We are proposing to determine that no additional appropriate fuel 
control measures are necessary to mitigate adverse air quality impacts 
of required renewable fuel volumes. More information on this 
determination can be found in the supporting document, which is 
available in the docket for this action and at https://www.epa.gov/renewable-fuel-standard-program/anti-backsliding-determination-and-study. We seek comment on this proposed determination.

Andrew Wheeler,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 2020-11991 Filed 6-5-20; 8:45 am]
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