Environmental Protection Agency November 15, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Official Release of EMFAC2021 Motor Vehicle Emission Factor Model for Use in the State of California
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving and announcing the availability of the latest version of the California EMFAC (short for EMission FACtor) model for use in state implementation plan (SIP) development and transportation conformity in California. EMFAC2021 is the latest update to the EMFAC model for use by California state and local governments to meet Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements. The new model, which is based on new and improved data and new and amended regulations in California, calculates air pollution emissions factors for passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes, and buses. The EPA is also approving EMFAC2017 adjustment factors, which are based on these same new regulations, for those areas that have already begun SIP development with EMFAC2017. This notice also sets the date after which EMFAC2021, rather than EMFAC2017 or the EMFAC2017 adjustment factors discussed in this notice, must be used to satisfy the requirement that conformity determinations be based on the latest emissions model available. Because the EMFAC model is used only in California, this notice does not affect the applicability of the Motor Vehicle Emissions Simulator (MOVES) model for users in other states.
Air Plan Approval; Texas; Control of Air Pollution From Visible Emissions and Particulate Matter
Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Texas to EPA on October 22, 2021, that pertains to particulate matter standards and outdoor burning regulations. The revision allows volunteer firefighters to fulfill supervision requirements for the burning of trees, grass, leaves, branch trimmings, or other plant growth generated from specific residential properties at designated sites for consolidated burning of waste located outside of a municipality and within a county with a population of less than 50,000.
Proposed Information Collection Request; Comment Request; Environmental Education Local Grants Progress Report Form
The Environmental Protection Agency is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), ``Comment Request; Environmental Education Local Grants Progress Report Form'' (EPA ICR No. 2731.01, OMB Control No. 2090-NEW) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. Before doing so, EPA is soliciting public comments on specific aspects of the proposed information collection as described below. This is a request for approval of a new collection. An Agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Revisions to Part 1 and 2 Rules; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule
Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the September 27, 2022, direct final rule approving revisions to Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules Part 1 Definitions, and Part 2 Air Use Approval for inclusion in the Michigan State Implementation Plan (SIP) and the removal of rules from the SIP that are part of Michigan's title V Renewable Operating Permit program, and rules that have been moved to other sections of the Michigan Administrative Code and approved into the Michigan SIP. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed action also published on September 27, 2022. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.
Air Plan Approval; New Hampshire; Approval of Single Source Order
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of New Hampshire. This revision establishes reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for Fujifilm Dimatix Incorporated located in Lebanon, NH. The intended effect of this action is to propose approval of the state's order for this facility. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act.
Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations; Consistency Update for Massachusetts
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of states' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (COA), as mandated by the Clean Air Act. The portion of the OCS air regulations that is being updated pertains to the requirements for OCS sources for which Massachusetts is the designated COA. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts' requirements discussed in this document will be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations and listed in the appendix to the Federal OCS air regulations.
Air Plan Approval; California; Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision concerns emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from architectural coating operations. 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.
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