Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Negative Declaration for the Oil and Gas Industry; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule, 38327 [2020-13788]

Download as PDF 38327 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 124 / Friday, June 26, 2020 / Rules and Regulations Greenhouse gases, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. * 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: 2. In § 52.2620, the table in paragraph (e) is amended by revising the entry ‘‘(32) XXXII’’ to read as follows: ■ State effective date Rule title * (32) XXXII ......... * * Wyoming State Implementation Plan 5-Year Progress Report for Regional Haze. * BILLING CODE 6560–50–P EPA effective date * 11/17/2017 * [FR Doc. 2020–13144 Filed 6–25–20; 8:45 am] 7/27/2020 Final rule citation/date * * [insert Federal Register citation], 6/26/2020. * * 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R01–OAR–2019–0220; FRL–10011– 42–Region 1] Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Negative Declaration for the Oil and Gas Industry; 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 May 18, 2020 direct final rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts’ SIP revision provided a negative declaration for EPA’s 2016 Control Technique Guideline for the oil and gas industry. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. DATES: The direct final rule published at 85 FR 29628 on May 18, 2020 is withdrawn effective June 26, 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ariel Garcia, Environmental Protection Specialist, Air and Radiation Division (Mail Code 05–2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with RULES Jkt 250001 * Comments * * Massachusetts 02109–3912; (617) 918– 1660. garcia.ariel@epa.gov. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by June 17, 2020, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. EPA received adverse comments prior to the close of the comment period and, therefore, is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rule also published on May 18, 2020 (85 FR 29678). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 81 List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the Limited Maintenance Plan (LMP) for the Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Libby nonattainment areas (NAAs) and the State’s request to redesignate the Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Libby NAAs from nonattainment to attainment for the 1987 24-hour particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a nominal 10 micrometers (PM10) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). Additionally, the EPA is determining that the Libby and Kalispell NAAs have attained the PM10 NAAQS based on monitoring data from calendar years 2016–2018. On January 31, 2011, the EPA determined that the Columbia Falls NAA attained the PM10 NAAQS. The EPA is also approving the Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Libby LMP as meeting the appropriate transportation conformity requirements. The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 16:24 Jun 25, 2020 * ■ Rule No. VerDate Sep<11>2014 * Subpart ZZ—Wyoming For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the EPA amends 40 CFR part 52 as follows: SUMMARY: Identification of plan. * * (e) * * * Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: June 12, 2020. Gregory Sopkin, Regional Administrator, Region 8. * § 52.2620 PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: June 22, 2020. Dennis Deziel, Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1. PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.1120 published on May 18, 2020 (85 FR 29630), are withdrawn effective June 26, 2020. ■ [FR Doc. 2020–13788 Filed 6–25–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 [EPA–R08–OAR–2019–0690; FRL–10010– 18–Region 8] Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Montana; Columbia Falls, Kalispell and Libby PM10 Nonattainment Area Limited Maintenance Plan and Redesignation Request Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26JNR1.SGM 26JNR1

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[FR Doc No: 2020-13788]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2019-0220; FRL-10011-42-Region 1]


Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Negative Declaration for the 
Oil and Gas Industry; 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 May 18, 2020 direct final 
rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts' SIP revision provided 
a negative declaration for EPA's 2016 Control Technique Guideline for 
the oil and gas industry. This action is being taken in accordance with 
the Clean Air Act.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 85 FR 29628 on May 18, 2020 
is withdrawn effective June 26, 2020.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ariel Garcia, Environmental Protection 
Specialist, 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) 918-1660. 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if 
adverse comments were submitted by June 17, 2020, the rule would be 
withdrawn and not take effect. EPA received adverse comments prior to 
the close of the comment period and, therefore, is withdrawing the 
direct final rule. EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final 
action based upon the proposed rule also published on May 18, 2020 (85 
FR 29678). 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, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile 
organic compounds.

    Dated: June 22, 2020.
Dennis Deziel,
Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.1120 published on May 18, 2020 
(85 FR 29630), are withdrawn effective June 26, 2020.

[FR Doc. 2020-13788 Filed 6-25-20; 8:45 am]
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