Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period; Extension of Comment Period, 75524-75525 [2024-20837]

Download as PDF 75524 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 179 / Monday, September 16, 2024 / Proposed Rules affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4); • Does not have federalism implications as specified in Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999); • Is not subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997) because it approves a State program; • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); and VI. Proposed Action • Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the National EPA is proposing to approve changes Technology Transfer and Advancement to 11 MAC Part 2, Chapter 2, Rule 2.5B(1) and B(2), Application Review; 11 Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would MAC, Part 2, Chapter 5, Rule 5.1, be inconsistent with the CAA. Purpose of this regulation; Rule 5.2, In addition, the SIP is not approved Adoption of Federal Rules by Reference; to apply on any Indian reservation land Rule 5.3, Definition of term or in any other area where EPA or an ‘‘Administrator’’; Rule 5.4, Adoption of Indian Tribe has demonstrated that a Federal Rules for Exclusions from Tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Increment Consumption; Rule 5.6 Indian country, the proposed rule does Applicability; and Rule 5.7, Public not have Tribal implications and will Participation. In addition, EPA is not impose substantial direct costs on proposing to convert the conditional Tribal governments or preempt Tribal approval of the portions of the 2015 8law as specified by Executive Order hour ozone NAAQS iSIP that address 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). the PSD related requirements of CAA Executive Order 12898 (Federal sections 110(a)(2)(C), 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) Actions to Address Environmental (prong 3), and 110(a)(2)(J), and the Justice in Minority Populations and modeling requirements of 110(a)(2)(K) Low-Income Populations, 59 FR 7629, to a full approval. Feb. 16, 1994) directs Federal agencies VII. Statutory and Executive Order to identify and address Reviews ‘‘disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects’’ Under the CAA, the Administrator is of their actions on minority populations required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the and low-income populations to the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. greatest extent practicable and permitted by law. EPA defines See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). environmental justice (EJ) as ‘‘the fair Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, treatment and meaningful involvement EPA’s role is to approve State choices, of all people regardless of race, color, provided that they meet the criteria of national origin, or income with respect the CAA. Accordingly, this proposed action merely proposes to approve State to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, law as meeting Federal requirements regulations, and policies.’’ EPA further and does not impose additional defines the term fair treatment to mean requirements beyond those imposed by State law. For that reason, this proposed that ‘‘no group of people should bear a disproportionate burden of action: • Is not a significant regulatory action environmental harms and risks, including those resulting from the subject to review by the Office of negative environmental consequences of Management and Budget under industrial, governmental, and Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, commercial operations or programs and October 4, 1993) and 14094 (88 FR policies.’’ 21879, April 11, 2023); MDEQ did not evaluate EJ • Does not impose an information considerations as part of its SIP collection burden under the provisions submittal; the CAA and applicable of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 implementing regulations neither U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); prohibit nor require such an evaluation. • Is certified as not having a EPA did not perform an EJ analysis and significant economic impact on a did not consider EJ in this proposed substantial number of small entities action. Due to the nature of the action under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 being proposed here, this proposed U.S.C. 601 et seq.); action is expected to have a neutral to • Does not contain any unfunded positive impact on the air quality of the mandate or significantly or uniquely lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 Exclusions from Increment Consumption; Rule 5.6, Applicability; and Rule 5.7, Public Participation, all of which are State effective on February 22, 2024. EPA has made, and will continue to make, these materials generally available through www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region 4 office (please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more information). VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:26 Sep 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 affected area. Consideration of EJ is not required as part of this proposed action, and there is no information in the record inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving EJ for communities with EJ concerns. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: September 11, 2024. Jeaneanne Gettle, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4. [FR Doc. 2024–21007 Filed 9–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2023–0301; FRL–10191– 03–R3] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period; Extension of Comment Period Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the comment period for a proposed rule that published August 19, 2024. The current comment period for the proposed rule was scheduled to close on September 18, 2024. The EPA is extending the comment period for the proposed action to September 23, 2024. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on August 19, 2024, at 89 FR 67018 is extended. Comments must be received on or before September 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R03– OAR–2023–0301 at www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions to comment can be found in the notice of proposed rulemaking published August 19, 2024, at 89 FR 67018. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Yarina, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air & Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, Four Penn Center, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\16SEP1.SGM 16SEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 179 / Monday, September 16, 2024 / Proposed Rules lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 1600 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. The telephone number is (215) 814–2108. Mr. Yarina can also be reached via electronic mail at yarina.adam@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 19, 2024, the EPA published the proposed rule ‘‘Approval and VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:26 Sep 13, 2024 Jkt 262001 Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Delaware; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period’’ in the Federal Register (89 FR 67018). This action extends the comment period to give stakeholders additional time to review materials and PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 9990 75525 prepare comments; therefore, EPA is extending the comment period to be received by September 23, 2024. Adam Ortiz, Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2024–20837 Filed 9–13–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P E:\FR\FM\16SEP1.SGM 16SEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 179 (Monday, September 16, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 75524-75525]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20837]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2023-0301; FRL-10191-03-R3]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Delaware; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second 
Implementation Period; Extension of Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is extending the 
comment period for a proposed rule that published August 19, 2024. The 
current comment period for the proposed rule was scheduled to close on 
September 18, 2024. The EPA is extending the comment period for the 
proposed action to September 23, 2024.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on August 19, 
2024, at 89 FR 67018 is extended. Comments must be received on or 
before September 23, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R03-
OAR-2023-0301 at www.regulations.gov. Additional instructions to 
comment can be found in the notice of proposed rulemaking published 
August 19, 2024, at 89 FR 67018.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adam Yarina, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Air & Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region III, Four Penn Center,

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1600 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. The 
telephone number is (215) 814-2108. Mr. Yarina can also be reached via 
electronic mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On August 19, 2024, the EPA published the 
proposed rule ``Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation 
Plans; Delaware; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second 
Implementation Period'' in the Federal Register (89 FR 67018). This 
action extends the comment period to give stakeholders additional time 
to review materials and prepare comments; therefore, EPA is extending 
the comment period to be received by September 23, 2024.

Adam Ortiz,
Regional Administrator, Region III.
[FR Doc. 2024-20837 Filed 9-13-24; 8:45 am]
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