Availability of Data on Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Allowances to Existing Electricity Generating Units, 26719-26720 [2021-10304]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 93 / Monday, May 17, 2021 / Notices documentation that a pre-filing meeting request was submitted to the certifying authority at least 30 days prior to submitting the certification request. Please also note that the certification request must be sent to the certifying authority and to the Commission concurrently. o. Procedural schedule: The application will be processed according to the following schedule. Revisions to the schedule will be made as appropriate. Milestone Deadline for Filing Comments, Recommendations, and Agency Terms and Conditions/Prescriptions. Deadline for Filing Reply Comments. Target date July 2021. August 2021. Dated: May 11, 2021. Kimberly D. Bose, Secretary. [FR Doc. 2021–10327 Filed 5–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6717–01–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10023–79–OAR] Availability of Data on Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Allowances to Existing Electricity Generating Units Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of data availability. AGENCY: Under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) trading program regulations, EPA allocates emission allowances to existing electricity generating units as provided in a notice of data availability (NODA). In the Revised CSAPR Update promulgated earlier this year, EPA finalized default allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances to existing units in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia from the new state emissions budgets for the control periods in 2021 and subsequent years. In the same rule, EPA also finalized a formula for determining supplemental amounts of allowances to be issued for the 12 states for the 2021 control period and a methodology for allocating each state’s supplemental allowances among the state’s existing units. Through this NODA, EPA is providing notice of the availability of data on the allowance allocations to SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 May 14, 2021 Jkt 253001 existing units from both the state emissions budgets and the supplemental allowances, as well as the data upon which the allocations are based. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning this notice should be addressed to Michael Cohen at (202) 343–9497 or cohen.michael@epa.gov. In the Revised CSAPR Update, EPA established new emissions budgets for ozone season emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) in 2021 and subsequent years for 12 eastern states and promulgated federal implementation plan (FIP) provisions requiring affected units in those states to participate in the CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 Trading Program.1 Beginning with the 2022 control period, each covered state generally has the option to determine how the CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances in its state emissions budget should be allocated among the state’s units through a state implementation plan (SIP) revision.2 However, for the 2021 control period, and by default for subsequent control periods for which a state has not provided EPA with the state’s own allocations pursuant to an approved SIP revision, the unit-level allocations are determined by EPA. For units that commenced commercial operations before January 1, 2019, termed ‘‘existing’’ units for purposes of this trading program, EPA determined default allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances from the state emissions budgets for all control periods in the Revised CSAPR Update rulemaking. For units commencing commercial operation on or after January 1, 2019, termed ‘‘new’’ units for purposes of this trading program, EPA will determine the default allocations annually after each control period by applying a methodology in the regulations to data for that control period.3 To ensure that the enhanced control stringency of the Revised CSAPR Update’s new state emissions budgets will apply only after the rule’s effective date, for the control period in 2021 the rule provides for EPA to issue supplemental allowances for the covered states in amounts determined under a formula that accounts for the portion of the 2021 ozone season occurring before the rule’s effective SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: date.4 Subsequent to the rulemaking, EPA has computed the amounts of supplemental allowances for each state according to the formula and has also determined the allocations of each state’s supplemental allowances among the state’s existing units. The rule does not provide for allocations of supplemental allowances to new units. Through this NODA, EPA is providing notice of the availability of data on the unit-level allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances to existing units from both the state emissions budgets and each state’s supplemental allowances. The allocations are shown in an Excel spreadsheet entitled ‘‘Updated UnitLevel Allocations and Underlying Data for the Revised CSAPR Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS’’ that has been posted on EPA’s website at https:// www.epa.gov/csapr/revised-cross-stateair-pollution-rule-update. The spreadsheet contains the default unitlevel allocations of allowances from the state emissions budgets for each control period starting with 2021, the unit-level allocations of supplemental allowances for the 2021 control period, and the data used to compute the allocations. The spreadsheet is an update of an earlier version that was included in the docket for the final Revised CSAPR Update and that contained the same default allocations of allowances from the state emissions budgets but did not contain the allocations of supplemental allowances. All allocations have been determined according to the allocation methodology finalized in the Revised CSAPR Update rulemaking.5 EPA is not requesting comment on the allocations, the underlying data, or the allocation methodology. In accordance with the deadlines set forth in the regulations, EPA will generally record allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances to existing units for the 2021 control period by July 29, 2021.6 EPA will also generally record allocations to existing units for the 2022 control period by that same date except in instances where a state has provided EPA with timely notice of the state’s intent to submit a SIP revision with state-determined allowance allocations replacing EPA’s default allocations for the 2022 control period.7 However, in the case of any source that has not yet fully complied with the Revised CSAPR Update’s 4 See 1 See Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS, 86 FR 23054 (April 30, 2021). 2 See 40 CFR 52.38(b)(10) through (12) as amended in the Revised CSAPR Update. 3 See 40 CFR 97.1011(b) and 97.1012. PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 26719 40 CFR 97.1010(d). Allowance Allocation Under the Revised CSAPR Update Final Rule TSD, available at https:// www.epa.gov/csapr/revised-cross-state-airpollution-rule-update; see also 86 FR 23128–34. 6 See 40 CFR 97.1021(a). 7 See 40 CFR 97.1021(b). 5 See E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1 26720 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 93 / Monday, May 17, 2021 / Notices requirements concerning the recall of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 2 allowances allocated for control periods after 2020, recordation of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances will be deferred until the source has fully complied with the recall requirements.8 EPA notes that an allocation or lack of allocation of emission allowances to a given unit does not constitute a determination that CSAPR does or does not apply to the unit.9 EPA also notes that allocations are subject to potential termination or correction under the regulations.10 Authority: 40 CFR 97.1011(a)(1). Reid Harvey, Director, Clean Air Markets Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Office of Air and Radiation. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10023–28–OAR] Announcing Upcoming Meeting of Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act, EPA announces an upcoming meeting of the Mobile Sources Technical Review Subcommittee (MSTRS), which is a subcommittee under the Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC). This is a virtual meeting and open to the public. The meeting will include discussion of current topics and presentations about activities being conducted by EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality. MSTRS listserv subscribers will receive notification when the agenda is available on the Subcommittee website. To subscribe to the MSTRS listserv, send an email to MSTRS@epa.gov. DATES: EPA will hold a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Please monitor the website https://www.epa.gov/caaac/mobilesources-technical-review-subcommitteemstrs-caaac for any changes to meeting logistics. The final meeting agenda will be posted on the website. 8 See 40 CFR 97.1021(m); see also 40 CFR 97.811(d). 9 See 40 CFR 97.1011(a)(1). 10 See 40 CFR 97.1011(a)(2) and (c). VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:56 May 14, 2021 Jkt 253001 Any member of the public who wishes to attend the meeting or provide comments should express this intent by emailing MSTRS@epa.gov no later than Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Further information concerning this public meeting and general information concerning the MSTRS can be found at: https:// www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sourcestechnical-review-subcommittee-mstrscaaac. Other MSTRS inquiries can be directed to Julia Burch, the Designated Federal Officer for MSTRS, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, at 202– 564–0961 or burch.julia@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: During the meeting, the Subcommittee may also hear progress reports from its workgroups as well as updates and announcements on Office of Transportation and Air Quality activities of general interest to attendees. Participation in virtual public meetings. Please note that EPA is deviating from its typical approach because the President has declared a national emergency. Because of current CDC recommendations, as well as state and local orders for social distancing to limit the spread of COVID–19, EPA cannot hold in-person public meetings at this time. The virtual public meeting will provide interested parties the opportunity to participate in this Federal Advisory Committee meeting. EPA is asking all meeting attendees, even those who do not intend to speak, to register for the meeting by sending an email to the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section above, by Tuesday, June 1, 2021. This will help EPA ensure that sufficient participation capacity will be available. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the meeting logistics, including potential additional sessions, will be posted online at https:// www.epa.gov/caaac/mobile-sourcestechnical-review-subcommittee-mstrscaaac. While EPA expects the meeting to go forward as set forth above, please monitor the website for any updates. For individuals with disabilities: For information on access or services for individuals with disabilities, please email MSTRS@epa.gov. To request accommodate of a disability, please email MSTRS@epa.gov, preferably at least 10 business days prior to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: [FR Doc. 2021–10304 Filed 5–14–21; 8:45 am] SUMMARY: For information on the public meeting or to register to attend, please contact MSTRS@epa.gov. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 meeting, to give EPA as much time as possible to process your request. Julia Burch, Designated Federal Officer, Mobile Source Technical Review Subcommittee, Office of Transportation and Air Quality. [FR Doc. 2021–10301 Filed 5–14–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL–10023–68–OAR] Administration of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Trading Program Assurance Provisions for 2020 Control Periods Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of data availability. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is providing notice of the availability of data on the administration of the assurance provisions of the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) trading programs for the control periods in 2020. Total emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) reported by Mississippi and Missouri units participating in the CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 2 Trading Program during the 2020 control period exceeded the respective states’ assurance levels under the program. Data demonstrating the exceedances and EPA’s preliminary calculations of the amounts of additional allowances that the owners and operators of certain Mississippi and Missouri units must surrender have been posted in a spreadsheet on EPA’s website. EPA will consider timely objections to the data and calculations before making final determinations of the amounts of additional allowances that must be surrendered. DATES: Objections to the information referenced in this notice must be received on or before June 16, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit your objections via email to CSAPR@epa.gov. Include ‘‘2020 CSAPR Assurance Provisions’’ in the email subject line and include your name, title, affiliation, address, phone number, and email address in the body of the email. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning this action should be addressed to Garrett Powers at (202) 564–2300 or powers.jamesg@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The regulations for each CSAPR trading program contain ‘‘assurance provisions’’ designed to ensure that the emissions reductions required from each state SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17MYN1.SGM 17MYN1

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[FRL-10023-79-OAR]


Availability of Data on Allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution 
Rule Allowances to Existing Electricity Generating Units

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of data availability.

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SUMMARY: Under the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) trading 
program regulations, EPA allocates emission allowances to existing 
electricity generating units as provided in a notice of data 
availability (NODA). In the Revised CSAPR Update promulgated earlier 
this year, EPA finalized default allocations of CSAPR NOX 
Ozone Season Group 3 allowances to existing units in Illinois, Indiana, 
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, 
Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia from the new state emissions 
budgets for the control periods in 2021 and subsequent years. In the 
same rule, EPA also finalized a formula for determining supplemental 
amounts of allowances to be issued for the 12 states for the 2021 
control period and a methodology for allocating each state's 
supplemental allowances among the state's existing units. Through this 
NODA, EPA is providing notice of the availability of data on the 
allowance allocations to existing units from both the state emissions 
budgets and the supplemental allowances, as well as the data upon which 
the allocations are based.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Questions concerning this notice 
should be addressed to Michael Cohen at (202) 343-9497 or 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Revised CSAPR Update, EPA established 
new emissions budgets for ozone season emissions of nitrogen oxides 
(NOX) in 2021 and subsequent years for 12 eastern states and 
promulgated federal implementation plan (FIP) provisions requiring 
affected units in those states to participate in the CSAPR 
NOX Ozone Season Group 3 Trading Program.\1\ Beginning with 
the 2022 control period, each covered state generally has the option to 
determine how the CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances 
in its state emissions budget should be allocated among the state's 
units through a state implementation plan (SIP) revision.\2\ However, 
for the 2021 control period, and by default for subsequent control 
periods for which a state has not provided EPA with the state's own 
allocations pursuant to an approved SIP revision, the unit-level 
allocations are determined by EPA. For units that commenced commercial 
operations before January 1, 2019, termed ``existing'' units for 
purposes of this trading program, EPA determined default allocations of 
CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances from the state 
emissions budgets for all control periods in the Revised CSAPR Update 
rulemaking. For units commencing commercial operation on or after 
January 1, 2019, termed ``new'' units for purposes of this trading 
program, EPA will determine the default allocations annually after each 
control period by applying a methodology in the regulations to data for 
that control period.\3\
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    \1\ See Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 
2008 Ozone NAAQS, 86 FR 23054 (April 30, 2021).
    \2\ See 40 CFR 52.38(b)(10) through (12) as amended in the 
Revised CSAPR Update.
    \3\ See 40 CFR 97.1011(b) and 97.1012.
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    To ensure that the enhanced control stringency of the Revised CSAPR 
Update's new state emissions budgets will apply only after the rule's 
effective date, for the control period in 2021 the rule provides for 
EPA to issue supplemental allowances for the covered states in amounts 
determined under a formula that accounts for the portion of the 2021 
ozone season occurring before the rule's effective date.\4\ Subsequent 
to the rulemaking, EPA has computed the amounts of supplemental 
allowances for each state according to the formula and has also 
determined the allocations of each state's supplemental allowances 
among the state's existing units. The rule does not provide for 
allocations of supplemental allowances to new units.
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    \4\ See 40 CFR 97.1010(d).
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    Through this NODA, EPA is providing notice of the availability of 
data on the unit-level allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season 
Group 3 allowances to existing units from both the state emissions 
budgets and each state's supplemental allowances. The allocations are 
shown in an Excel spreadsheet entitled ``Updated Unit-Level Allocations 
and Underlying Data for the Revised CSAPR Update for the 2008 Ozone 
NAAQS'' that has been posted on EPA's website at https://www.epa.gov/csapr/revised-cross-state-air-pollution-rule-update. The spreadsheet 
contains the default unit-level allocations of allowances from the 
state emissions budgets for each control period starting with 2021, the 
unit-level allocations of supplemental allowances for the 2021 control 
period, and the data used to compute the allocations. The spreadsheet 
is an update of an earlier version that was included in the docket for 
the final Revised CSAPR Update and that contained the same default 
allocations of allowances from the state emissions budgets but did not 
contain the allocations of supplemental allowances. All allocations 
have been determined according to the allocation methodology finalized 
in the Revised CSAPR Update rulemaking.\5\ EPA is not requesting 
comment on the allocations, the underlying data, or the allocation 
methodology.
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    \5\ See Allowance Allocation Under the Revised CSAPR Update 
Final Rule TSD, available at https://www.epa.gov/csapr/revised-cross-state-air-pollution-rule-update; see also 86 FR 23128-34.
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    In accordance with the deadlines set forth in the regulations, EPA 
will generally record allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season 
Group 3 allowances to existing units for the 2021 control period by 
July 29, 2021.\6\ EPA will also generally record allocations to 
existing units for the 2022 control period by that same date except in 
instances where a state has provided EPA with timely notice of the 
state's intent to submit a SIP revision with state-determined allowance 
allocations replacing EPA's default allocations for the 2022 control 
period.\7\ However, in the case of any source that has not yet fully 
complied with the Revised CSAPR Update's

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requirements concerning the recall of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season 
Group 2 allowances allocated for control periods after 2020, 
recordation of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Group 3 allowances 
will be deferred until the source has fully complied with the recall 
requirements.\8\
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    \6\ See 40 CFR 97.1021(a).
    \7\ See 40 CFR 97.1021(b).
    \8\ See 40 CFR 97.1021(m); see also 40 CFR 97.811(d).
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    EPA notes that an allocation or lack of allocation of emission 
allowances to a given unit does not constitute a determination that 
CSAPR does or does not apply to the unit.\9\ EPA also notes that 
allocations are subject to potential termination or correction under 
the regulations.\10\
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    \9\ See 40 CFR 97.1011(a)(1).
    \10\ See 40 CFR 97.1011(a)(2) and (c).

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    Authority: 40 CFR 97.1011(a)(1).

Reid Harvey,
Director, Clean Air Markets Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, 
Office of Air and Radiation.
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