Public Hearing for Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards, 43469-43470 [2021-16598]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 150 / Monday, August 9, 2021 / Proposed Rules Tribe of Paiute Indians of the Las Vegas Indian Colony has areas of Indian country geographically located within the Clark County 1997 ozone maintenance area. In those areas of Indian country, the proposed 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). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental regulations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: July 19, 2021. Deborah Jordan, Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region IX. [FR Doc. 2021–16644 Filed 8–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 86 and 600 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2021–0208; FRL–8824–01– OAR] RIN 2060–AV13 Public Hearing for Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notification of public hearing. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a virtual public hearing to be held August 25, 2021, on its proposal for the ‘‘Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards,’’ which was signed on July 29, 2021. An additional session will be held on August 26th if necessary, to accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify. EPA is proposing to revise the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later model years to make the standards more stringent. DATES: EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on August 25, 2021. An additional session will be held on August 26th if necessary to accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify. Please refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 06, 2021 Jkt 253001 additional information on the public hearing. ADDRESSES: The virtual public hearing will be held on August 25, 2021. An additional session will be held on August 26th if necessary to accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify. The hearing will convene at 9:30 a.m. Eastern and will conclude when the last pre-registered speaker has testified but no later than 8:00 p.m. Eastern. All hearing attendees (including those who do not intend to provide testimony) should notify the contact person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by August 18, 2021, preferably by email to ASDRegistration@epa.gov. Additional information regarding the hearing appears below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tad Wysor, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division (ASD), Environmental Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; telephone number: (734) 214–4332; email address: ASD-Registration@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to revise the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for lightduty vehicles for 2023 and later model years to make the standards more stringent. On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 13990 ‘‘Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis’’ directing EPA to consider whether to propose suspending, revising, or rescinding the standards previously revised under the ‘‘The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021–2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks,’’ promulgated in April 2020. The SAFE rule significantly weakened the standards established in 2012 for this time period. Based on our updated assessment, EPA is proposing under the Clean Air Act to revise the GHG standards to be more stringent than the SAFE rule standards in each model year from 2023 through 2026. EPA is also proposing to include several flexibilities to ease the auto manufacturers’ transition to the more stringent standards, including incentives for the production of vehicles with zero or near-zero emissions technology. In addition, EPA is proposing some technical amendments to clarify and streamline our regulations. The proposed revised standards would result in significant net benefits. The ‘‘Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 43469 Emissions Standards’’ proposal was signed on July 29th and will be published separately in the Federal Register. The pre-publication version is available at https://www.epa.gov/ regulations-emissions-vehicles-andengines/proposed-rule-revise-existingnational-ghg-emissions. Participation in Virtual Public Hearing Please note that EPA is deviating from its typical approach for public hearings. Because of current CDC recommendations, as well as state and local orders for social distancing to limit the spread of COVID–19, EPA is not holding in-person public meetings at this time. EPA will begin pre-registering speakers for the hearing upon publication of this document in the Federal Register. To register to speak at the virtual hearing, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, preferably by email to ASD-Registration@epa.gov. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be August 18, 2021. Each commenter will have 3 minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations but will not respond to the presentations at that time. EPA recommends submitting the text of your oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket. Written statements and supporting information submitted during the comment period will be considered with the same weight as oral comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing logistics, including any change to the date of the hearing or a potential additional session on August 26, 2021, will be posted online at the light-duty vehicle GHG rule website https://www.epa.gov/ regulations-emissions-vehicles-andengines/proposed-rule-revise-existingnational-ghg-emissions. While EPA expects the hearing to go forward as set forth above, please monitor our website or contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to determine if there are any updates. EPA does not intend to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing updates. If you require the services of a translator or special accommodations such as audio description, please preregister for the hearing and describe your needs by August 18, 2021. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice. E:\FR\FM\09AUP1.SGM 09AUP1 43470 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 150 / Monday, August 9, 2021 / Proposed Rules How can I get copies of the proposed action and other related information? EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OAR–2021–0208. EPA has also developed a website for this proposal, which is available at https:// www.epa.gov/regulations-emissionsvehicles-and-engines/proposed-rulerevise-existing-national-ghg-emissions. Please refer to the notice of proposed rulemaking for detailed information on accessing information related to the proposal. Dated: July 29, 2021. William Charmley, Director, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 2021–16598 Filed 8–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION 47 CFR Part 73 [MB Docket No. 21–130; RM–11897; DA 21– 843; FR ID 40086] Television Broadcasting Services Portland, Oregon Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Commission has before it a petition for rulemaking filed by KPTV–KPDX Broadcasting Corporation (Petitioner), the licensee of KPTV (FOX), channel 12, Portland, Oregon. The Petitioner requests the substitution of channel 21 for channel 12 at in the DTV Table of Allotments. DATES: Comments must be filed on or before September 8, 2021 and reply comments on or before September 23, 2021. SUMMARY: Federal Communications Commission, Office of the Secretary, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. In addition to filing comments with the FCC, interested parties should serve counsel for the Petitioner as follows: Christina Burrow, Esq., Cooley LLP, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joyce Bernstein, Media Bureau, at (202) 418–1647 or Joyce.Bernstein@fcc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In support of its channel substitution request, the Petitioner states that the Commission has recognized that VHF channels have certain characteristics that pose challenges for their use in providing lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:39 Aug 06, 2021 Jkt 253001 digital television service, including propagation characteristics that allow undesired signals and noise to be receivable at relatively far distances and nearby electrical devices to cause interference. According to the Petitioner, it has received numerous complaints of poor or no reception from viewers, and explains the importance of a strong over-the-air signal in the Portland area during emergencies, when, it states, cable and satellite service may go out of operation. Finally, the Petitioner demonstrated that the channel 21 noise limited contour would fully encompass the existing channel 12 contour, and an analysis using the Commission’s TVStudy software indicates that Petitioner’s proposal would result in an increase in population served. This is a synopsis of the Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, MB Docket No. 21–130; RM–11897; DA 21–843, adopted July 15, 2021, and released July 16, 2021. The full text of this document is available for download at https://www.fcc.gov/edocs. To request materials in accessible formats (braille, large print, computer diskettes, or audio recordings), please send an email to FCC504@fcc.gov or call the Consumer & Government Affairs Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (VOICE), (202) 418–0432 (TTY). This document does not contain information collection requirements subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104–13. In addition, therefore, it does not contain any proposed information collection burden ‘‘for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees,’’ pursuant to the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act of 2002, Public Law 107–198, see 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(4). Provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980, 5 U.S.C. 601– 612, do not apply to this proceeding. Members of the public should note that all ex parte contacts are prohibited from the time a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is issued to the time the matter is no longer subject to Commission consideration or court review, see 47 CFR 1.1208. There are, however, exceptions to this prohibition, which can be found in Section 1.1204(a) of the Commission’s rules, 47 CFR 1.1204(a). See Sections 1.415 and 1.420 of the Commission’s rules for information regarding the proper filing procedures for comments, 47 CFR 1.415 and 1.420. List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 73 Television. PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Federal Communications Commission. Thomas Horan, Chief of Staff, Media Bureau. Proposed Rule For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Federal Communications Commission proposes to amend 47 CFR part 73 as follows: PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES 1. The authority citation for part 73 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 47 U.S.C. 154, 155, 301, 303, 307, 309, 310, 334, 336, 339. 2. In § 73.622 in paragraph (i), amend the Post-Transition Table of DTV Allotments under Oregon by revising the entry for Portland to read as follows: ■ § 73.622 Digital television table of allotments. * * * (i) * * * * * Community * Channel No. * * * * OREGON * * * * * Portland ..................... 8, *10, 21, 40, 43, 45 * * * * * [FR Doc. 2021–16449 Filed 8–6–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 17 [Docket No. FWS–HQ–ES–2020–0146; FF09E22000 FXES11180900000 212] Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Review of Foreign Species That Are Candidates for Listing as Endangered or Threatened; Annual Description of Progress on Listing Actions Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Notification of review. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 150 (Monday, August 9, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 43469-43470]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16598]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 86 and 600

[EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0208; FRL-8824-01-OAR]
RIN 2060-AV13


Public Hearing for Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty 
Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notification of public hearing.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing a 
virtual public hearing to be held August 25, 2021, on its proposal for 
the ``Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse 
Gas Emissions Standards,'' which was signed on July 29, 2021. An 
additional session will be held on August 26th if necessary, to 
accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify. EPA is 
proposing to revise the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for 
light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later model years to make the 
standards more stringent.

DATES: EPA will hold a virtual public hearing on August 25, 2021. An 
additional session will be held on August 26th if necessary to 
accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify. Please 
refer to the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for additional 
information on the public hearing.

ADDRESSES: The virtual public hearing will be held on August 25, 2021. 
An additional session will be held on August 26th if necessary to 
accommodate the number of testifiers that sign-up to testify. The 
hearing will convene at 9:30 a.m. Eastern and will conclude when the 
last pre-registered speaker has testified but no later than 8:00 p.m. 
Eastern. All hearing attendees (including those who do not intend to 
provide testimony) should notify the contact person listed under FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT by August 18, 2021, preferably by email to 
[email protected]. Additional information regarding the hearing 
appears below under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tad Wysor, Office of Transportation 
and Air Quality, Assessment and Standards Division (ASD), Environmental 
Protection Agency, 2000 Traverwood Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; 
telephone number: (734) 214-4332; email address: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is 
proposing to revise the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for 
light-duty vehicles for 2023 and later model years to make the 
standards more stringent. On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued 
Executive Order 13990 ``Protecting Public Health and the Environment 
and Restoring Science To Tackle the Climate Crisis'' directing EPA to 
consider whether to propose suspending, revising, or rescinding the 
standards previously revised under the ``The Safer Affordable Fuel-
Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars 
and Light Trucks,'' promulgated in April 2020. The SAFE rule 
significantly weakened the standards established in 2012 for this time 
period. Based on our updated assessment, EPA is proposing under the 
Clean Air Act to revise the GHG standards to be more stringent than the 
SAFE rule standards in each model year from 2023 through 2026. EPA is 
also proposing to include several flexibilities to ease the auto 
manufacturers' transition to the more stringent standards, including 
incentives for the production of vehicles with zero or near-zero 
emissions technology. In addition, EPA is proposing some technical 
amendments to clarify and streamline our regulations. The proposed 
revised standards would result in significant net benefits. The 
``Revised 2023 and Later Model Year Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas 
Emissions Standards'' proposal was signed on July 29th and will be 
published separately in the Federal Register. The pre-publication 
version is available at https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-revise-existing-national-ghg-emissions.

Participation in Virtual Public Hearing

    Please note that EPA is deviating from its typical approach for 
public hearings. Because of current CDC recommendations, as well as 
state and local orders for social distancing to limit the spread of 
COVID-19, EPA is not holding in-person public meetings at this time.
    EPA will begin pre-registering speakers for the hearing upon 
publication of this document in the Federal Register. To register to 
speak at the virtual hearing, please contact the person listed in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section, preferably by email to [email protected]. The last day to pre-register to speak at the 
hearing will be August 18, 2021.
    Each commenter will have 3 minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA 
may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations but will not 
respond to the presentations at that time. EPA recommends submitting 
the text of your oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking 
docket. Written statements and supporting information submitted during 
the comment period will be considered with the same weight as oral 
comments and supporting information presented at the public hearing.
    Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing 
logistics, including any change to the date of the hearing or a 
potential additional session on August 26, 2021, will be posted online 
at the light-duty vehicle GHG rule website https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-revise-existing-national-ghg-emissions. While EPA expects the hearing to go 
forward as set forth above, please monitor our website or contact the 
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to 
determine if there are any updates. EPA does not intend to publish a 
document in the Federal Register announcing updates.
    If you require the services of a translator or special 
accommodations such as audio description, please pre-register for the 
hearing and describe your needs by August 18, 2021. EPA may not be able 
to arrange accommodations without advance notice.

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How can I get copies of the proposed action and other related 
information?

    EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. 
EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0208. EPA has also developed a website for this 
proposal, which is available at https://www.epa.gov/regulations-emissions-vehicles-and-engines/proposed-rule-revise-existing-national-ghg-emissions. Please refer to the notice of proposed rulemaking for 
detailed information on accessing information related to the proposal.

    Dated: July 29, 2021.
William Charmley,
Director, Assessment and Standards Division, Office of Transportation 
and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2021-16598 Filed 8-6-21; 8:45 am]
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