Air Plan Conditional Approval; California; Bay Area Air Quality Management District; Extension of Comment Period, 104943-104944 [2024-30464]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 247 / Thursday, December 26, 2024 / Proposed Rules recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the original 2018 submission. Finally, the changes to the CSAPR reference are to ensure that the State is using a term that will be an applicable reference in the State’s SIP if the EPA is to update the rule in the future. The June 10, 2024 Maryland SIP submittal does not result in increased NOX emissions, and therefore has no impact on any requirements related to attainment, reasonable further progress, or any other NAAQS requirements under the CAA. The submittal therefore meets section 110(l) of the CAA. III. Proposed Action EPA’s review of this material indicates that Maryland’s June 10, 2024 SIP revision submittal (Maryland SIP Revision #24–01) is approvable in accordance with CAA section 110. EPA is proposing to approve the Maryland SIP revision that reallocates the NOX ozone season emission cap from Luke Paper Mill to the new source set-aside and updates its regulatory crossreference of the Federal ozone season trading programs to automatically incorporate by reference any future changes to those programs EPA is soliciting public comments on the issues discussed in this document. These comments will be considered before taking final action. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 IV. Incorporation by Reference In this document, EPA is proposing to include in a final EPA rule regulatory text that includes incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 51.5, EPA is proposing to incorporate by reference the revised Maryland regulation COMAR 26.11.40.02 and the revised COMAR 26.11.40.03, as described in section II of this preamble. EPA has made, and will continue to make, these materials generally available through www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region III Office (please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this preamble for more information). V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA’s role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this action merely approves State law as meeting Federal requirements and does not VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:56 Dec 23, 2024 Jkt 265001 impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law. For that reason, this proposed action: • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011); • Does not impose an information collection burden under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.); • Is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.); • Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or uniquely 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 an economically significant regulatory action based on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997); • Is not a significant regulatory action subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001); and • Is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act; Executive Order 12898 (Federal Actions to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations, 59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994) directs Federal agencies to identify and address ‘‘disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects’’ of their actions on minority populations and low-income populations to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law. EPA defines environmental justice (EJ) as ‘‘the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.’’ EPA further defines the term fair treatment to mean that ‘‘no group of people should bear a disproportionate burden of environmental harms and risks, including those resulting from the negative environmental consequences of industrial, governmental, and commercial operations or programs and policies.’’ PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 104943 The air agency did not evaluate environmental justice considerations as part of its SIP submittal; the CAA and applicable implementing regulations neither prohibit nor require such an evaluation. EPA did not perform an EJ analysis and did not consider EJ in this action. Consideration of EJ is not required as part of this action, and there is no information in the record inconsistent with the stated goal of E.O. 12898 of achieving environmental justice for people of color, low-income populations, and Indigenous peoples. In addition, this proposed rulemaking, that amends Maryland’s NOX Ozone Season Emissions Caps for Non-Trading Large NOX Units, does not have Tribal implications as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in the State, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Catherine A. Libertz, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 2024–30534 Filed 12–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2024–0417; FRL–12279– 03–R9] Air Plan Conditional Approval; California; Bay Area Air Quality Management District; 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 published November 29, 2024, and corrected on December 11, 2024. The corrected comment period end date for the proposed rule was December 30, 2024. In response to commenter request, the EPA is now extending the comment period for the proposed rule to January 29, 2025. DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on November SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\26DEP1.SGM 26DEP1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS1 104944 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 247 / Thursday, December 26, 2024 / Proposed Rules 29, 2024, at 89 FR 94633, and corrected on December 11, 2024 (89 FR 99790), is extended. Comments must be received on or before January 29, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R09– OAR–2024–0417 at https:// www.regulations.gov. For comments submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically 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, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. For 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. If you need assistance in a language other than English or if you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation at no cost to you, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Kawasaki, EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA 94105; phone: (415) 972–3922; email: kawasaki.allison@epa.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 29, 2024 (89 FR 94633), the EPA published the proposed rule ‘‘Air Plan Conditional Approval; California; Bay Area Air Quality Management District’’ in the Federal Register. The comment period end date for the proposed rule, as published, was December 30, 2025, which established a 395-day comment period. A correction was published on December 11, 2024 (89 FR 99790), that corrected the comment period end date in the proposed rule to December 30, 2024, which corresponds to a 30-day public comment period from the original publication date of November 29, 2024. In response to commenter request, the EPA is now extending the comment period for the proposed rule to January 29, 2025. Comments must be received on or before January 29, 2025. Dated: December 16, 2024. Matthew Lakin, Director, Air and Radiation Division, Region IX. [FR Doc. 2024–30464 Filed 12–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2024–0563; FRL–12442– 01–R9] Air Plan Approval; California; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District; Oxides of Nitrogen Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from industrial, institutional, and commercial boilers, steam generators, and process heaters. We are proposing to approve a local rule to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. DATES: Comments must be received on or before January 27, 2025. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R09– OAR–2024–0563 at https:// www.regulations.gov. For comments submitted at Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public SUMMARY: docket. Do not submit electronically 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, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. For 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. If you need assistance in a language other than English or if you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation at no cost to you, please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. La Kenya Evans-Hopper, EPA Region IX, 75 Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA 94105; phone: (415) 972–3245; email: evanshopper.lakenya@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA. Table of Contents I. The State’s Submittal A. What rule did the State submit? B. Are there other versions of this rule? C. What is the purpose of the submitted rule revision? II. The EPA’s Evaluation and Action A. How is the EPA evaluating the rule? B. Does the rule meet the evaluation criteria? C. Proposed Action and Public Comment III. Incorporation by Reference IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. The State’s Submittal A. What rule did the State submit? Table 1 lists the rule addressed by this proposal with the dates that it was adopted by the local air agency and submitted by the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB). TABLE 1—SUBMITTED RULE Local Agency Rule No. Rule title Amended Submitted MDAQMD ............................... 1157 Boilers and Process Heaters .................................................. 09/25/23 01/10/24 VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:56 Dec 23, 2024 Jkt 265001 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 E:\FR\FM\26DEP1.SGM 26DEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 247 (Thursday, December 26, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 104943-104944]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30464]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0417; FRL-12279-03-R9]


Air Plan Conditional Approval; California; Bay Area Air Quality 
Management District; 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 published November 29, 2024, and 
corrected on December 11, 2024. The corrected comment period end date 
for the proposed rule was December 30, 2024. In response to commenter 
request, the EPA is now extending the comment period for the proposed 
rule to January 29, 2025.

DATES: The comment period for the proposed rule published on November

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29, 2024, at 89 FR 94633, and corrected on December 11, 2024 (89 FR 
99790), is extended. Comments must be received on or before January 29, 
2025.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R09-
OAR-2024-0417 at https://www.regulations.gov. For comments submitted at 
Regulations.gov, follow the online instructions for submitting 
comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from 
Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public 
docket. Do not submit electronically 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, please contact the person identified in 
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. For 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. If you need assistance in a 
language other than English or if you are a person with a disability 
who needs a reasonable accommodation at no cost to you, please contact 
the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Allison Kawasaki, EPA Region IX, 75 
Hawthorne St., San Francisco, CA 94105; phone: (415) 972-3922; email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 29, 2024 (89 FR 94633), the EPA 
published the proposed rule ``Air Plan Conditional Approval; 
California; Bay Area Air Quality Management District'' in the Federal 
Register. The comment period end date for the proposed rule, as 
published, was December 30, 2025, which established a 395-day comment 
period. A correction was published on December 11, 2024 (89 FR 99790), 
that corrected the comment period end date in the proposed rule to 
December 30, 2024, which corresponds to a 30-day public comment period 
from the original publication date of November 29, 2024. In response to 
commenter request, the EPA is now extending the comment period for the 
proposed rule to January 29, 2025. Comments must be received on or 
before January 29, 2025.

    Dated: December 16, 2024.
Matthew Lakin,
Director, Air and Radiation Division, Region IX.
[FR Doc. 2024-30464 Filed 12-23-24; 8:45 am]
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