Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability, 67536 [2020-23482]

Download as PDF 67536 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 206 / Friday, October 23, 2020 / Notices khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Finally, the alternative methodology must be approved by EPA prior to the manufacturer using it to generate credits. As part of the review process defined by regulation, the alternative methodology submitted to EPA for consideration must be made available for public comment.4 EPA will consider public comments as part of its final decision to approve or deny the request for off-cycle credits. II. Off-Cycle Credit Applications Using the alternative methodology approach discussed above, Volkswagen is applying for credits for model years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 model years for off-cycle credits using the alternative demonstration methodology pathway for high-efficiency alternators. Automotive alternators convert mechanical energy from a combustion engine into electrical energy that can be used to power a vehicle’s electrical systems. Alternators inherently place a load on the engine, which results in increased fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. High efficiency alternators use new technologies to reduce the overall load on the engine yet continue to meet the electrical demands of the vehicle systems, resulting in lower fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. Some comments on EPA’s proposed rule for GHG standards for the 2016–2025 model years suggested that EPA provide a credit for high-efficiency alternators on the pre-defined list in the regulations. While EPA agreed that high-efficiency alternators can reduce electrical load and reduce fuel consumption, and that these impacts are not seen on the emission test procedures because accessories that use electricity are turned off, EPA noted the difficulty in defining a one-size-fits-all credit due to lack of data. Since then, however a methodology has been developed that scales credits based on the efficiency of the alternator; alternators with efficiency (as measured using an accepted industry standard procedure) above a baseline value could get credits. EPA has previously approved credits for high-efficiency alternators using this methodology for Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Hyundai, Kia, and Toyota Motor Company. Details of the testing and analysis can be found in the manufacturer’s applications. III. EPA Decision Process EPA has reviewed the applications for completeness and is now making the applications available for public review and comment as required by the 4 See 40 CFR 86.1869–12(d)(2). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:09 Oct 22, 2020 Jkt 253001 regulations. The off-cycle credit applications submitted by the manufacturer (with confidential business information redacted) have been placed in the public docket (see ADDRESSES section above) and on EPA’s website at https://www.epa.gov/vehicleand-engine-certification/complianceinformation-light-duty-greenhouse-gasghg-standards. EPA is providing a 30day comment period on the applications for off-cycle credits described in this notice, as specified by the regulations. The manufacturers may submit a written rebuttal of comments for EPA’s consideration, or may revise an application in response to comments. After reviewing any public comments and any rebuttal of comments submitted by manufacturers, EPA will make a final decision regarding the credit requests. EPA will make its decision available to the public by placing a decision document (or multiple decision documents) in the docket and on EPA’s website at the same manufacturerspecific pages shown above. While the broad methodologies used by these manufacturers could potentially be used for other vehicles and by other manufacturers, the vehicle specific data needed to demonstrate the off-cycle emissions reductions would likely be different. In such cases, a new application would be required, including an opportunity for public comment. Dated: October 19, 2020. Byron Bunker, Director, Compliance Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2020–23464 Filed 10–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [ER–FRL–9053–5] Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General Information 202– 564–5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa. Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) Filed October 9, 2020 10 a.m. EST Through October 19, 2020 10 a.m. EST Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9. Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA’s comment letters on EISs are available at: https:// PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-public/ action/eis/search. EIS No. 20200206, Draft Supplement, NRCS, MO, East Locust Creek Watershed Revised Plan, Comment Period Ends: 12/07/2020, Contact: Chris Hamilton 573–876–9416. EIS No. 20200207, Final, BIA, CA, Tejon Trust Acquisition and Casino Project, Review Period Ends: 11/23/2020, Contact: Chad Broussard 916–978– 6165. EIS No. 20200208, Final, BLM, WY, Final Resource Management Plan Amendments/Environmental Impact Statement Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative, Review Period Ends: 11/23/ 2020, Contact: Heather Schultz 307– 775–6084. Dated: October 19, 2020. Cindy S. Barger, Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities. [FR Doc. 2020–23482 Filed 10–22–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OPP–2017–0750; FRL–10015–60] Pesticide Registration Review; Proposed Interim Decision for Paraquat Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: This notice announces the availability of EPA’s proposed interim registration review decision and opens a 60-day public comment period on the proposed interim decision for paraquat. DATES: Comments must be received on or before December 22, 2020. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by the docket identification (ID) number for the specific pesticide of interest provided in the Table in Unit IV, by one of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. • Mail: OPP Docket, Environmental Protection Agency Docket Center (EPA/ DC), (28221T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460–0001. • Hand Delivery: To make special arrangements for hand delivery or delivery of boxed information, please follow the instructions at https:// www.epa.gov/dockets/contacts.html. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\23OCN1.SGM 23OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 206 (Friday, October 23, 2020)]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[ER-FRL-9053-5]


Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability

    Responsible Agency: Office of Federal Activities, General 
Information 202-564-5632 or https://www.epa.gov/nepa.

Weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)
Filed October 9, 2020 10 a.m. EST Through October 19, 2020 10 a.m. EST
Pursuant to 40 CFR 1506.9.

    Notice: Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act requires that EPA make 
public its comments on EISs issued by other Federal agencies. EPA's 
comment letters on EISs are available at: https://cdxnodengn.epa.gov/cdx-enepa-public/action/eis/search.

EIS No. 20200206, Draft Supplement, NRCS, MO, East Locust Creek 
Watershed Revised Plan, Comment Period Ends: 12/07/2020, Contact: Chris 
Hamilton 573-876-9416.
EIS No. 20200207, Final, BIA, CA, Tejon Trust Acquisition and Casino 
Project, Review Period Ends: 11/23/2020, Contact: Chad Broussard 916-
978-6165.
EIS No. 20200208, Final, BLM, WY, Final Resource Management Plan 
Amendments/Environmental Impact Statement Wyoming Pipeline Corridor 
Initiative, Review Period Ends: 11/23/2020, Contact: Heather Schultz 
307-775-6084.

    Dated: October 19, 2020.
Cindy S. Barger,
Director, NEPA Compliance Division, Office of Federal Activities.
[FR Doc. 2020-23482 Filed 10-22-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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