Environmental Protection Agency July 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit
Document Number: 2014-16306
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In accordance with section 113(g) of the Clean Air Act, as amended (``CAA'' or the ``Act''), notice is hereby given of a proposed consent decree to address a lawsuit filed by the National Parks Conservation Association, et al., (``Plaintiffs') in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota: National Parks Conservation Association v. McCarthy, Civil Action No. 12-3043 (RHK/ JSM) (D. Minn.). On December 5, 2012, Plaintiffs filed a complaint alleging that Gina McCarthy, in her official capacity as Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (``EPA''), failed to perform a mandatory duty to respond to a 2009 certification by the Department of the Interior (``DOI'') that visibility impairment in Minnesota's Voyageurs National Park and Michigan's Isle Royale National Park is reasonably attributable to emissions from Xcel Energy's coal- fired Sherburne County Generating Station (``Sherco'') in Minnesota. The proposed consent decree would establish deadlines for EPA to take such action.
Withdrawal of Labeling of Pesticide Products and Devices for Export
Document Number: 2014-16275
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In the Federal Register of April 30, 2014, EPA published a direct final rule amending the regulations that pertain to the labeling of pesticide products and devices intended solely for export. In accordance with the procedures described in the April 30, 2014 Federal Register document, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule, because the Agency received adverse comments.
Labeling of Pesticide Products and Devices for Export; Clarification of Requirements
Document Number: 2014-16274
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is proposing to amend the regulations that pertain to the labeling of pesticide products and devices that are intended solely for export. These amendments clarify that pesticide products and devices that are intended solely for export must meet the Agency's labeling requirements by attaching a label to the immediate product container or by providing collateral labeling that is either attached to the immediate product being exported or that accompanies the shipping container of the product being exported at all times when it is shipped or held for shipment in the United States. Collateral labeling will ensure the availability of the required labeling information, while allowing pesticide products and devices that are intended solely for export to be labeled for use in and consistent with the applicable requirements of the importing country.
Notification of a Public Meeting of the Science Advisory Board Advisory Panel on EPA's Report on the Environment 2014
Document Number: 2014-16269
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public meeting of the SAB Advisory Panel on EPA's Report on the Environment (ROE) 2014.
Public Water System Supervision Program Revision for the State of Mississippi
Document Number: 2014-16259
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Notice is hereby given that the State of Mississippi is revising its approved Public Water System Supervision Program. Mississippi has adopted the following rules: Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule, Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule, Lead and Copper Rule Short-Term Regulatory Revisions and Clarifications, and Ground Water Rule. The EPA has determined that Mississippi's rules are no less stringent than the corresponding Federal regulations. Therefore, the EPA is tentatively approving this revision to the State of Mississippi's Public Water System Supervision Program.
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Document Number: 2014-16245
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Amitraz, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Ethephon, Malathion, Mancozeb, et al.; Proposed Tolerance Actions
Document Number: 2014-16063
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-11
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is proposing to revoke certain tolerances for the fungicides spiroxamine and triflumizole, the herbicides carfentrazone- ethyl and quizalofop ethyl; the insecticides amitraz, oxamyl, propetamphos, and spinosad; and the plant growth regulators ethephon and mepiquat. In addition, EPA is proposing to revoke the tolerance on rice straw for multiple active ingredients. Also, EPA is proposing to modify certain tolerances for the fungicides mancozeb, thiram, and triflumizole; and the insecticide malathion. In addition, EPA is proposing to establish new tolerances for the fungicide mancozeb. Also, in accordance with current Agency practice, EPA is proposing to make minor revisions to the tolerance expression for malathion, mepiquat, and thiram.
Peer Review of the Draft Health Effects Documents for Perfluorooctanoic Acid and Perfluorooctane Sulfonate-Final List of Peer Reviewers and Notice of the Peer Review Meeting
Document Number: 2014-16176
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-10
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the final peer reviewers assembled by Versar, Inc., an EPA contractor, for external peer review of the draft documents entitled ``Health Effects Document for Perfluorooctanoic Acid'' and ``Health Effects Document for Perfluorooctane Sulfonate.'' The peer reviewers are charged with reviewing the scientific and technical merit of the EPA draft health effect documents. EPA is also announcing that Versar, Inc. will organize and conduct the external peer review meeting for the EPA draft health effects documents on August 21 and 22, 2014 in Arlington, Virginia. The meeting will be devoted to discussion and deliberation of major issues identified by the peer reviewers regarding EPA's draft health documents and will be guided by the charge questions previously provided to the public. Versar, Inc. invites the public to register to attend this two-day meeting as observers, either in-person or via teleconference. Registered observers may attend and observe the peer review deliberations, but will not be allowed to address the peer reviewers or provide oral or written comments at the meeting.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Washington: General Regulations for Air Pollution Sources
Document Number: 2014-16141
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-10
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Department of Ecology (Ecology) on January 27, 2014. These revisions were submitted in accordance with the requirements of section 110 of the Clean Air Act (hereinafter the Act or CAA), which requires states to develop a plan for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The revisions update the general air quality regulations that apply to sources within Ecology's jurisdiction, including the minor new source review permitting program. Ecology's submittal also includes regulations covering the major source Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) and the major Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) permitting program; however the EPA intends to address the major source permitting regulations in separate actions.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Control of Commercial Fuel Oil Sulfur Limits for Combustion Units
Document Number: 2014-16087
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-10
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision will implement low-sulfur fuel oil provisions that will reduce the amount of sulfur in fuel oils used in combustion units, which will aid in reducing sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions and the formation of sulfates that cause decreased visibility. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Regional Haze
Document Number: 2014-16071
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-10
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Connecticut State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal addressing regional haze for the first planning period from 2008 through 2018 that was submitted by the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (now known as Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or CT DEEP) on November 18, 2009, and March 12, 2012. These submittals address the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require States to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, manmade impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I areas caused by emissions of air pollutants from numerous sources located over a wide geographic area (also referred to as the regional haze program). States are required to assure reasonable progress toward the national goal of achieving natural visibility conditions in Class I areas.
Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Delaware, District of Columbia, and West Virginia; Control of Emissions From Existing Sewage Sludge Incinerator Units
Document Number: 2014-16034
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-10
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve the Clean Air Act (CAA) negative declarations for the State of Delaware, the District of Columbia, and the State of West Virginia for existing sewage sludge incinerator (SSI) units. These negative declarations certify that SSI units subject to the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the CAA do not exist within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). EPA is accepting the negative declarations in accordance with the requirements of the CAA.
Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Delaware, District of Columbia, and West Virginia; Control of Emissions From Existing Sewage Sludge Incinerator Units
Document Number: 2014-16032
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-10
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Clean Air Act (CAA) negative declarations for the State of Delaware, the District of Columbia, and the State of West Virginia for existing sewage sludge incinerator (SSI) units. These negative declarations certify that SSI units subject to the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the CAA do not exist within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), the District Department of the Environment (DDOE), and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP).
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council; Notification of Public Teleconference Meeting and Public Comment
Document Number: 2014-16110
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hereby provides notice that the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC) will host a public teleconference meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The primary topics of discussion will be (1) recommendations for EPA's environmental justice policy on Tribes and Indigenous peoples, (2) a follow-up discussion about additional recommendations about ensuring environmental justice in goods movement, and (3) updates from NEJAC workgroups. There will be a public comment period from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments relevant to the topics of the meeting. For additional information about registering to attend the meeting or to provide public comment, please see the ``Registration'' and SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION sections below. Due to a limited number of telephone lines, attendance will be on a first-come, first served basis. Pre-registration is required. Registration for the teleconference meeting closes at Noon Eastern Time on Monday, July 14, 2014. The deadline to sign up to speak during the public comment period, or to submit written public comments, is also Noon, Monday, July 14, 2014.
Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Publication of Aggregated Greenhouse Gas Data
Document Number: 2014-16090
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The EPA is announcing an extension of the public comment period for the notice titled ``Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program: Publication of Aggregated Greenhouse Gas Data.''
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Request for Methyl Bromide Critical Use Exemption Applications for 2017
Document Number: 2014-16064
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency is providing notice of the process for submitting applications for critical use exemptions for 2017. Critical use exemptions are exceptions to the phaseout of production and import of methyl bromide, a controlled class I ozone- depleting substance. Critical use exemptions must be authorized by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer and must be in accordance with the Clean Air Act. Applications received in accordance with this notice will be considered as the basis for submitting potential nominations for critical use exemptions to future Meetings of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol. Critical use exemptions allow production and import only in the year for which the Parties authorize them. All entities interested in obtaining a critical use exemption must provide EPA with technical and economic information to support a ``critical use'' claim by the deadline specified in this notice even if they have applied for an exemption in previous years.
Pesticide Experimental Use Permit; Receipt of Application; Comment Request
Document Number: 2014-16036
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces EPA's receipt of an application, 67760- EUP-R, from Cheminova, Inc., 160 Wilson Blvd., Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22209, requesting an experimental use permit (EUP) for the chemical Flutriafol. The Agency has determined that the permit may be of regional and national significance. Therefore, because of the potential significance, EPA is seeking comments on this application.
Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing of Substitutes for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning and Revision of the Venting Prohibition for Certain Refrigerant Substitutes
Document Number: 2014-15889
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Pursuant to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Significant New Alternatives Policy program, this action proposes to list a number of flammable refrigerants as acceptable substitutes, subject to use conditions, for ozone-depleting substances in several end-uses: Household refrigerators and freezers, stand-alone commercial refrigerators and freezers, very low temperature refrigeration, non- mechanical heat transfer, vending machines, and room air conditioning units. This action also proposes to exempt from Clean Air Act Section 608's prohibition on venting, release, or disposal the hydrocarbon refrigerant substitutes that we are proposing to list in this action as acceptable subject to use conditions in specific end-uses. We are proposing this exemption on the basis of current evidence that their venting, release, or disposal would not pose a threat to the environment.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Low Emission Vehicle Program
Document Number: 2014-15886
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland. This revision pertains to Maryland's incorporation by reference of the most recent amendments to California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program. The Clean Air Act (CAA) contains authority by which other states may adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards. Maryland has adopted by reference California's light and medium-duty vehicle emissions and fuel standards, and consistent with California, submits amendments to these standards as revisions to the State's SIP. In this SIP revision, Maryland is updating its Low Emissions Vehicle Program regulation to adopt by reference California's Advanced Clean Car Program. This action is being taken under the CAA.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Low Emission Vehicle Program
Document Number: 2014-15885
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to approve the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maryland for the purpose of incorporating by reference the most recent amendments to California's Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) program. The Clean Air Act (CAA) contains authority by which other states may adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards. Maryland has adopted by reference California's light and medium-duty vehicle emissions and fuel standards, and consistent with California, submits amendments to these standards as revisions to the State's SIP. In this SIP revision, Maryland is updating its Low Emissions Vehicle Program regulation to adopt by reference California's Advanced Clean Car Program. In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
Standards of Performance for Grain Elevators
Document Number: 2014-15868
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the Standards of Performance for Grain Elevators as a result of the 8-year review of the new source performance standards required by the Clean Air Act. We are proposing to clarify certain provisions in the existing subpart DD. The EPA is also proposing a new subpart DDa for grain elevators, which would apply to affected facilities that commence construction, modification or reconstruction after July 9, 2014 and includes the proposed clarifications for subpart DD and several new provisions. In response to Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, the EPA conducted an analysis of subpart DD. In considering the directives of the Executive Order, the EPA conducted several analyses to determine the effectiveness of subpart DD, to determine whether subpart DD is still relevant, and to determine whether subpart DD is excessively burdensome. Based on the results of these analyses, the EPA concluded that subpart DD is still effective, relevant and not excessively burdensome.
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances
Document Number: 2014-15774
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-09
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 43 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Six of these chemical substances are subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. This action requires persons who intend to manufacture (including import) or process any of these 43 chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification will provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.
Delegation of Authority to the State of West Virginia To Implement and Enforce Additional or Revised National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants and New Source Performance Standards
Document Number: 2014-15884
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-08
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
On September 13, 2013, EPA sent the State of West Virginia (West Virginia) a letter acknowledging that West Virginia's delegation of authority to implement and enforce National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) had been updated, as provided for under previously approved delegation mechanisms. To inform regulated facilities and the public of West Virginia's updated delegation of authority to implement and enforce NESHAP and NSPS, EPA is making available a copy of EPA's letter to West Virginia through this notice.
Significant New Use Rules on Certain Chemical Substances
Document Number: 2014-15874
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-08
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is promulgating significant new use rules (SNURs) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for 13 chemical substances which were the subject of premanufacture notices (PMNs). Three of these chemical substances are subject to TSCA section 5(e) consent orders issued by EPA. This action requires persons who intend to manufacture or process any of these 13 chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification will provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.
Notification of a Closed Meeting of the Science Advisory Board's Scientific and Technological Achievement Awards Committee
Document Number: 2014-15781
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-07
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA), Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is announcing a meeting of the SAB's Scientific and Technological Achievement Awards (STAA) Committee to discuss SAB recommendations regarding the Agency's 2014 STAA recipients. The SAB meeting will be closed to the public.
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
Document Number: 2014-15764
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-07
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to publish in the Federal Register a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN); an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), both pending and/or expired; and a periodic status report on any new chemicals under EPA review and the receipt of notices of commencement (NOC) to manufacture those chemicals. This document covers the period from October 1, 2013 to January 30, 2014.
Receipt of Test Data Under the Toxic Substances Control Act
Document Number: 2014-15762
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-07
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is announcing its receipt of test data submitted pursuant to a test rule issued by EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). As required by TSCA, this document identifies each chemical substance and/or mixture for which test data have been received; the uses or intended uses of such chemical substance and/or mixture; and describes the nature of the test data received. Each chemical substance and/or mixture related to this announcement is identified in Unit I. under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information
Document Number: 2014-15760
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-07
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is required under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to publish in the Federal Register a notice of receipt of a premanufacture notice (PMN); an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), both pending and/or expired; and a periodic status report on any new chemicals under EPA review and the receipt of notices of commencement (NOC) to manufacture those chemicals. This document covers the period from May 23, 2013 to September 30, 2013.
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
Document Number: 2014-15390
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-07
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from aerospace assembly and component manufacturing and marine coating operations. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
Environmental Impact Statements; Notice of Availability
Document Number: 2014-15704
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement for the Company Vehicle Operations Site in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Document Number: 2014-15690
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In accordance with the Prospective Purchaser Agreement, notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement concerning the Company Vehicle Operations Site in Ypsilanti, Michigan with the following settling parties: ARM Holdings and International Turbine Industries. The settlement requires the settling parties to execute and record a Declaration of Restrictive Covenant; provide access to the property and exercise due care with respect to existing contamination. The settlement includes a covenant not to sue the settling parties pursuant to Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act with respect to the existing contamination. Existing Contamination is defined as any waste material present or existing on or under the property as of the effective date of the settlement agreement; any waste material that migrated from the property prior to the effective date; and any waste material presently at the site that migrates onto, on, under, or from the property after the effective date. For thirty (30) days following the date of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating to the settlement. The Agency will consider all comments received and may modify or withdraw its consent to the settlement if comments received disclose facts or considerations which indicate that the settlement is inappropriate, improper, or inadequate. The Agency's response to any comments received will be available for public inspection at the EPA, Region 5, Records Center, 77 W. Jackson Blvd., 7th Fl., Chicago, Illinois 60604.
EPAAR Clause for Ordering by Designated Ordering Officers
Document Number: 2014-15688
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amends the EPA Acquisition Regulation (EPAAR) to update policy, procedures, and contract clauses. The final rule updates the OrderingBy Designated Ordering Officers clause and a corresponding prescription.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Iowa; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan
Document Number: 2014-15686
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing approval of a revision to the Iowa State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Iowa on July 16, 2013. Iowa's July 16, 2013, SIP submission (``progress report SIP'') addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing progress towards reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established for regional haze and a determination of the adequacy of the state's existing SIP addressing regional haze (``regional haze SIP''). EPA is proposing approval of Iowa's progress report SIP submission on the basis that it addresses the progress report and adequacy determination requirements for the first implementation period for regional haze.
Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources and Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: EGUs
Document Number: 2014-15664
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published in the Federal Register on June 18, 2014, the proposed rules, ``Carbon Pollution Emission Guidelines for Existing Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units'' and ``Carbon Pollution Standards for Modified and Reconstructed Stationary Sources: Electric Utility Generating Units.'' The EPA is announcing four additional public hearings, in addition to the previously announced dates on June 18, 2014.
Notice of Expert Public Workshop on Alternatives and Risk Reduction Approaches to Trichloroethylene (TCE)
Document Number: 2014-15662
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
EPA is holding a public workshop to gather information from experts on the use of trichloroethylene (TCE) as a degreaser, availability and efficacy of safer alternatives, and possible risk reduction approaches. This workshop will examine TCE use as a degreaser in various applications, including cold cleaning, vapor degreasing, or as an aerosol. In June, EPA completed its final risk assessment that identified health risks to people, including workers, when TCE is used as a degreaser. This effort is part of EPA's commitment to improve the safety of existing chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Information from the workshop will be helpful as EPA works with stakeholders on potential risk reduction approaches.
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Placer County Air Pollution Control District
Document Number: 2014-15565
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve a revision to the Placer County portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns the necessary procedures to create emission reduction credits from the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), oxides of sulfur (SOX), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions due to the permanent curtailment of burning rice straw. We are approving a local rule that provides administrative procedures for creating emissions reduction credits, consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Placer County Air Pollution Control District
Document Number: 2014-15564
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Placer County portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns the necessary procedures to create emission reduction credits from the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), oxides of sulfur (SOX), particulate matter (PM), and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions due to the permanent curtailment of burning rice straw. We are proposing to approve a local rule that provides administrative procedures for creating emissions reduction credits, consistent with Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements.
Clean Air Act Grant: Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District; Opportunity for Public Hearing
Document Number: 2014-15534
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-03
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made a proposed determination that the reduction in expenditures of non-Federal funds for the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) in support of its continuing air program under section 105 of the Clean Air Act (CAA), for the calendar year 2013 is a result of non-selective reductions in expenditures. This determination, when final, will permit the SBCAPCD to receive grant funding for FY2014 from the EPA under section 105 of the Clean Air Act.
Administrative Wage Garnishment
Document Number: 2014-15579
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-02
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to amend EPA's claims collection standards to include administrative wage garnishment. This rule amends the EPA's debt collection regulations to implement the administrative wage garnishment (AWG) provisions of the Debt Collection Act of 1982, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA). The proposed rule will allow the EPA to garnish non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed the United States without first obtaining a court order. In the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register we are approving an amendment to EPA's regulations on claims collection standards by using administrative wage garnishment as a direct final rule without a prior proposed rule. If we receive no adverse comment, the direct final rule will go into effect and we will not take further action on this proposed rule.
Administrative Wage Garnishment
Document Number: 2014-15578
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-02
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to amend EPA's claims collection standards to implement the administrative wage garnishment provisions of the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1982, as amended by the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996 (DCIA). The direct final rule will allow the EPA to garnish non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed the United States without first obtaining a court order.
Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Authorized Program Revision Approval, State of California
Document Number: 2014-15547
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-02
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA's) approval of the State of California's request to revise its EPA Administered Permit Programs: The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System EPA-authorized program to allow electronic reporting.
Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Authorized Program Revision Approval, State of Idaho
Document Number: 2014-15546
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-02
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA's) approval of the State of Idaho's request to revise its State Operating Permit Programs EPA-authorized program to allow electronic reporting.
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Indiana PM2.5
Document Number: 2014-15271
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-02
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve portions of submissions from Indiana addressing EPA's requirements for its new source review (NSR) and prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program with respect to particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5) and ozone precursors. This rulemaking will finalize portions of two proposed rulemaking actions, one published in the Federal Register on August 19, 2013 and another published on November 1, 2013.
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Off-Site Waste and Recovery Operations
Document Number: 2014-13490
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-02
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for off-site waste and recovery operations (OSWRO) to address the results of the residual risk and technology review (RTR) conducted under the Clean Air Act (CAA). In light of our residual risk and technology review, we are proposing to amend the requirements for leak detection and repair and the requirements for certain tanks. In addition, the EPA is proposing amendments to revise regulatory provisions pertaining to emissions during periods of startup, shutdown and malfunction; add requirements for electronic reporting of performance test results; revise the routine maintenance provisions; clarify provisions pertaining to open-ended valves and lines; add monitoring requirements for pressure relief devices; clarify provisions for some performance test methods and procedures; and make several minor clarifications and corrections.
Pesticide Chemicals; Registration Review; Draft Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment; Notice of Availability.
Document Number: 2014-15481
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-01
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
This notice announces the availability of EPA's draft human health and ecological risk assessments for the registration review of chlorfenapyr, fenoxaprop-p-ethyl, flumiclorac-pentyl, maleic hydrazide, sulfentrazone, and tebuthiuron and opens a public comment period on these documents. Registration review is EPA's periodic review of pesticide registrations to ensure that each pesticide continues to satisfy the statutory standard for registration, that is, the pesticide can perform its intended function without unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment. As part of the registration review process, the Agency has completed draft human health and ecological risk assessments, including an endangered species assessment, for all uses of the previously listed pesticide chemicals. After reviewing comments received during the public comment period, EPA will issue revised risk assessments, explain any changes to the draft risk assessments, and respond to comments and may request public input on risk mitigation before completing proposed registration review decisions for the previously listed pesticide chemicals. Through this program, EPA is ensuring that each pesticide's registration is based on current scientific and other knowledge, including its effects on human health and the environment.
Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, and New Residential Masonry Heaters
Document Number: 2014-15469
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-01
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing this Notice of Data Availability (NODA) in support of the proposed rule titled, ``Standards of Performance for New Residential Wood Heaters, New Residential Hydronic Heaters and Forced-Air Furnaces, and New Residential Masonry Heaters'' that was published on February 3, 2014. Through this NODA, the EPA is making available to the public, and soliciting comment on, the specific additional information on residential wood heater testing and certification that has been added to the docket for the proposed rule. This comment period is limited to comments on the specific data added and issues that relate to this data; it is not an additional period to comment on other aspects of this proposed rule.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements for Importation of Nonroad Engines and Recreational Vehicles
Document Number: 2014-15464
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-01
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit a request to renew an existing approved Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This ICR is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2014. Before submitting the ICR to OMB for review and approval, EPA is soliciting comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below.
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Florida: Removal of Sulfur Storage and Handling Rules
Document Number: 2014-15399
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2014-07-01
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), on April 5, 2012. The revision modifies Florida's SIP to remove two state rules relating to new and existing sulfur storage and handling facilities because they are no longer necessary. EPA has preliminarily determined that Florida's April 5, 2012, SIP revision regarding sulfur storage and handling facilities is approvable because it is consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
National Environmental Education Advisory Council Meetings
Document Number: 2014-15397
Type: Notice
Date: 2014-07-01
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives notice of a series of teleconference meetings of the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC). The NEEAC was created by Congress to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency on matters related to activities, functions and policies of EPA under the National Environmental Education Act (the Act). 20 U.S.C. 5508(b). The purpose of these teleconference(s) is to discuss specific topics of relevance for consideration by the council in order to provide advice and insights to the Agency on environmental education.
Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
Document Number: 2014-15391
Type: Rule
Date: 2014-07-01
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from aerospace assembly and component manufacturing and marine coating operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act).
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