Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit, 72478-72479 [2023-23142]

Download as PDF 72478 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 202 / Friday, October 20, 2023 / Notices challenges along the U.S.-Mexico border region. DATES: November 6, 2023, from 1 p.m.– 5 p.m. (EDT). A copy of the agenda will be posted at www.epa.gov/faca/gneb. The meeting will be held virtually and in-person at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters located at 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20460. The meeting is open to the public with limited access available on a first-come, first-served basis. Members of the public wishing to participate should contact Eugene Green at green.eugene@epa.gov by October 30th. Requests to make oral comments or submit written public comments to the board, should also be directed to Eugene Green at least five business days prior to the meeting. Requests for accessibility and/or accommodations for individuals with disabilities should be directed to Eugene Green at the phone number or email address listed below. To ensure adequate time for processing, please make requests for accommodations at least 10 days prior to the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding the GNEB meeting, please contact Eugene Green at (202) 564–2432 or via email at green.eugene@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The GNEB is an independent federal advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463. Its mission is to advise the President and Congress of the United States on good neighbor practices along the U.S. border with Mexico. Its recommendations are focused on environmental infrastructure needs within the U.S. states contiguous to Mexico. Eugene Green, Program Analyst. [FR Doc. 2023–23125 Filed 10–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [EPA–HQ–OGC–2023–0511; FRL–11460–01– OGC] Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 AGENCY: In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (‘‘CAA’’ or ‘‘the Act’’), the Environmental Protection Agency (‘‘EPA’’ or ‘‘the Agency’’) is providing SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Oct 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 notice of a proposed consent decree in California Communities Against Toxics v. Regan, No. 1:22–cv–1457 (D.D.C.). On May 24, 2022, California Communities Against Toxics, Clean Air Council, Clean Power Lake County, Delaware Concerned Residents for Environmental Justice, Greater-Birmingham Alliance to Stop Pollution, Kentucky Resources Council, New Castle Prevention Coalition, United Congregations of Metro-East, and Sierra Club (collectively, ‘‘Plaintiffs’’) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that EPA failed to perform its non-discretionary duty to ‘‘review, and revise as necessary’’ the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (‘‘NESHAP’’) for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources (‘‘CMAS’’), at least every 8 years. The proposed consent decree would establish deadlines for the EPA Administrator (‘‘Administrator’’) to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking and a final rule for this action. DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received by November 20, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ– OGC–2023–0511, online at https:// www.regulations.gov (EPA’s preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID number for this action. Comments received may be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the ‘‘Additional Information about Commenting on the Proposed Consent Decree’’ heading under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacey Simone Garfinkle, Air and Radiation Law Office, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; telephone: (202) 564–3103; email address: garfinkle.stacey@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Obtaining a Copy of the Proposed Consent Decree The official public docket for this action (identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OGC–2023–0511) contains a copy of the proposed consent decree. The official public docket is available for public viewing at the Office of Environmental Information (OEI) Docket in the EPA Docket Center, EPA West, PO 00000 Frm 00060 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744, and the telephone number for the OEI Docket is (202) 566–1752. The electronic version of the public docket for this action contains a copy of the proposed consent decree, and is available through https:// www.regulations.gov. You may use https://www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, access the index listing of the contents of the official public docket, and access those documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once in the system, key in the appropriate docket identification number then select ‘‘search.’’ II. Additional Information About the Proposed Consent Decree On May 24, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that EPA failed to perform its nondiscretionary duty under CAA section 112(d)(6) to ‘‘review, and revise as necessary’’ the CMAS NESHAP, 40 CFR part 63, subpart VVVVVV, at least every 8 years. EPA promulgated the CMAS NESHAP in 2009 (75 FR 77760, December 14, 2010) and most recently revised the standards in 2012 (77 FR 75740, December 21, 2012). The proposed consent decree, if finalized, would resolve Plaintiffs’ complaint and would require that EPA review, and revise as necessary, the CMAS NESHAP, pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(6), by a date certain. Specifically, under the terms of the proposed consent decree, the Administrator would be required to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking for the CMAS source category by November 13, 2024, and a final rule by September 17, 2025. For a period of thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will accept written comments relating to the proposed consent decree. EPA or the Department of Justice may withdraw or withhold consent to the proposed consent decree if the comments disclose facts or considerations that indicate that such consent is inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the requirements of the Act. III. Additional Information About Commenting on the Proposed Consent Decree Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OGC–2020– E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 202 / Friday, October 20, 2023 / Notices 0511, via https://www.regulations.gov. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from this docket. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit to EPA’s docket at https:// www.regulations.gov 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. The 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 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 additional information about submitting information identified as CBI, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. Note that written comments containing CBI and submitted by mail may be delayed and deliveries or couriers will be received by scheduled appointment only. If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other contact information in the body of your comment. This ensures that you can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your comment. Any identifying or contact information provided in the body of a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the official public docket and made available in EPA’s electronic public docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to consider your comment. Use of the https:// www.regulations.gov website to submit comments to EPA electronically is EPA’s preferred method for receiving comments. The electronic public docket system is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, which means EPA will not know your identity, email address, or other contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:20 Oct 19, 2023 Jkt 262001 Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked ‘‘late.’’ EPA is not required to consider these late comments. Gautam Srinivasan, Associate General Counsel. BILLING CODE 6560–50–P FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [FR ID 178915] Radio Broadcasting Services; AM or FM Proposals To Change the Community of License Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The agency must receive comments on or before December 19, 2023. ADDRESSES: Federal Communications Commission, 45 L Street NE, Washington, DC 20554. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rolanda F. Smith, 202–418–2054. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following applicants filed AM or FM proposals to change the community of license: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION, KAZK(FM), FAC. ID NO. 176305, FROM: WILLCOX, AZ, TO: CATALINA, AZ, FILE NO. 0000219614; MICHAEL RADIO COMPANY, LLC, KLLM(FM), FAC. ID NO. 762455, FROM: WHEATLAND, WY, TO: HORSE CREEK, WY, FILE NO. 0000205045; COCHISE BROADCASTING LLC, KXKR(FM), FAC. ID NO. 2185, FROM: CATALINA FOOTHILLS, AZ, TO: SOUTH TUCSON, AZ, FILE NO. 0000219669; FAMILY LIFE MINISTRIES, INC, WCOI(FM), FAC. ID NO. 768403, FROM: ELLICOTTVILLE, NY, FRANKLINVILLE, NY, FILE NO. 0000219900; AND AMERICAN EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC., WMNK(FM), FAC. ID NO. 177028, FROM: MINOOKA, IL, TO: SHERIDAN, IL, FILE NO. 0000219024. The full text of these applications is available electronically via Licensing and Management System (LMS), https:// apps2int.fcc.gov/dataentry/public/tv/ publicAppSearch.html. DATES: Federal Communications Commission. Nazifa Sawez, Assistant Chief, Audio Division, Media Bureau. [FR Doc. 2023–23121 Filed 10–19–23; 8:45 am] PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION [OMB 3060–xxxx; FR ID 179269] Information Collection Being Reviewed by the Federal Communications Commission Federal Communications Commission. ACTION: Notice and request for comments. AGENCY: [FR Doc. 2023–23142 Filed 10–19–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6712–01–P 72479 As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collections. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and ways to further reduce the information collection burden on small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. DATES: Written PRA comments should be submitted on or before December 19, 2023. If you anticipate that you will be submitting comments but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the contact listed below as soon as possible. ADDRESSES: Direct all PRA comments to Cathy Williams, FCC, via email to PRA@ fcc.gov and to Cathy.Williams@fcc.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information about the information collection, contact Cathy Williams at (202) 418–2918. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the PRA that does not display a valid OMB control number. OMB Control Number: 3060–XXXX. Title: Targeting and Eliminating Unlawful Text Messages. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\20OCN1.SGM 20OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 202 (Friday, October 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72478-72479]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23142]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

[EPA-HQ-OGC-2023-0511; FRL-11460-01-OGC]


Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Notice of proposed consent decree; request for public comment.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as 
amended (``CAA'' or ``the Act''), the Environmental Protection Agency 
(``EPA'' or ``the Agency'') is providing notice of a proposed consent 
decree in California Communities Against Toxics v. Regan, No. 1:22-cv-
1457 (D.D.C.). On May 24, 2022, California Communities Against Toxics, 
Clean Air Council, Clean Power Lake County, Delaware Concerned 
Residents for Environmental Justice, Greater-Birmingham Alliance to 
Stop Pollution, Kentucky Resources Council, New Castle Prevention 
Coalition, United Congregations of Metro-East, and Sierra Club 
(collectively, ``Plaintiffs'') filed a complaint in the United States 
District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that EPA failed to 
perform its non-discretionary duty to ``review, and revise as 
necessary'' the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air 
Pollutants (``NESHAP'') for Chemical Manufacturing Area Sources 
(``CMAS''), at least every 8 years. The proposed consent decree would 
establish deadlines for the EPA Administrator (``Administrator'') to 
sign a notice of proposed rulemaking and a final rule for this action.

DATES: Written comments on the proposed consent decree must be received 
by November 20, 2023.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-
OGC-2023-0511, online at https://www.regulations.gov (EPA's preferred 
method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket ID 
number for this action. Comments received may be posted without change 
to https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. For detailed instructions on sending comments and additional 
information on the rulemaking process, see the ``Additional Information 
about Commenting on the Proposed Consent Decree'' heading under the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stacey Simone Garfinkle, Air and 
Radiation Law Office, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency; telephone: (202) 564-3103; email address: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Obtaining a Copy of the Proposed Consent Decree

    The official public docket for this action (identified by Docket ID 
No. EPA-HQ-OGC-2023-0511) contains a copy of the proposed consent 
decree. The official public docket is available for public viewing at 
the Office of Environmental Information (OEI) Docket in the EPA Docket 
Center, EPA West, Room 3334, 1301 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC. 
The EPA Docket Center Public Reading Room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 
4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. The 
telephone number for the Public Reading Room is (202) 566-1744, and the 
telephone number for the OEI Docket is (202) 566-1752.
    The electronic version of the public docket for this action 
contains a copy of the proposed consent decree, and is available 
through https://www.regulations.gov. You may use https://www.regulations.gov to submit or view public comments, access the index 
listing of the contents of the official public docket, and access those 
documents in the public docket that are available electronically. Once 
in the system, key in the appropriate docket identification number then 
select ``search.''

II. Additional Information About the Proposed Consent Decree

    On May 24, 2022, Plaintiffs filed a complaint in the United States 
District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that EPA failed to 
perform its nondiscretionary duty under CAA section 112(d)(6) to 
``review, and revise as necessary'' the CMAS NESHAP, 40 CFR part 63, 
subpart VVVVVV, at least every 8 years. EPA promulgated the CMAS NESHAP 
in 2009 (75 FR 77760, December 14, 2010) and most recently revised the 
standards in 2012 (77 FR 75740, December 21, 2012). The proposed 
consent decree, if finalized, would resolve Plaintiffs' complaint and 
would require that EPA review, and revise as necessary, the CMAS 
NESHAP, pursuant to CAA section 112(d)(6), by a date certain. 
Specifically, under the terms of the proposed consent decree, the 
Administrator would be required to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking 
for the CMAS source category by November 13, 2024, and a final rule by 
September 17, 2025.
    For a period of thirty (30) days following the date of publication 
of this notice, the Agency will accept written comments relating to the 
proposed consent decree. EPA or the Department of Justice may withdraw 
or withhold consent to the proposed consent decree if the comments 
disclose facts or considerations that indicate that such consent is 
inappropriate, improper, inadequate, or inconsistent with the 
requirements of the Act.

III. Additional Information About Commenting on the Proposed Consent 
Decree

    Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OGC-2020-

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0511, via https://www.regulations.gov. Once submitted, comments cannot 
be edited or removed from this docket. The EPA may publish any comment 
received to its public docket. Do not submit to EPA's docket at https://www.regulations.gov 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. The 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 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 additional information about submitting information 
identified as CBI, please contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section of this document. Note that written 
comments containing CBI and submitted by mail may be delayed and 
deliveries or couriers will be received by scheduled appointment only.
    If you submit an electronic comment, EPA recommends that you 
include your name, mailing address, and an email address or other 
contact information in the body of your comment. This ensures that you 
can be identified as the submitter of the comment and allows EPA to 
contact you in case EPA cannot read your comment due to technical 
difficulties or needs further information on the substance of your 
comment. Any identifying or contact information provided in the body of 
a comment will be included as part of the comment that is placed in the 
official public docket and made available in EPA's electronic public 
docket. If EPA cannot read your comment due to technical difficulties 
and cannot contact you for clarification, EPA may not be able to 
consider your comment.
    Use of the https://www.regulations.gov website to submit comments 
to EPA electronically is EPA's preferred method for receiving comments. 
The electronic public docket system is an ``anonymous access'' system, 
which means EPA will not know your identity, email address, or other 
contact information unless you provide it in the body of your comment.
    Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified 
comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period 
will be marked ``late.'' EPA is not required to consider these late 
comments.

Gautam Srinivasan,
Associate General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2023-23142 Filed 10-19-23; 8:45 am]
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