Environmental Protection Agency August 16, 2024 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Request for Nominations of Experts to the Office of Research and Development's Board of Scientific Counselors Advisory Committee
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations for technical experts to serve on its Board of Scientific Counselors (BOSC), a Federal advisory committee to the Office of Research and Development (ORD). Submission of nominations should be made via the BOSC website at: https://www.epa.gov/bosc.
Proposed Settlement Agreement, Endangered Species Act and Administrative Procedure Act Claims
In accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Administrator's March 18, 2022, memorandum regarding "Consent Decrees and Settlement Agreements to resolve Environmental Claims Against the Agency," notice is hereby given of a proposed settlement agreement in Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, et al., No. 1:22-cv-486-BAH (D.D.C.). On February 24, 2022, the Plaintiff Center for Biological Diversity filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia against the EPA alleging that the Agency had violated the Administrative Procedure Act and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in connection with EPA's 1993, 1998, and 2007 approvals under the Clean Water Act of Washington State's water quality criteria for cyanide. EPA seeks public input on a proposed settlement agreement prior to its final decision-making with regard to potential settlement of the litigation.
Spring 2024 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publishes the Semiannual Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions online at https://www.reginfo.gov to periodically update the public. This document contains information about: Regulations in the Semiannual Agenda that are under development, completed, or canceled since the last agenda; and Reviews of regulations with small business impacts under section 610 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA).
Air Plan Approval and Disapproval; Pennsylvania; Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Under the 2008 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising our December 14, 2020 action that fully approved two state implementation plan (SIP) revisions, both submitted to EPA on August 13, 2018 by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). Those SIP revisions addressed reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS), including those related to control techniques guidelines (CTGs) for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and the addition of regulations controlling VOC emissions from industrial cleaning solvents. The SIP revisions also included certain clarifying amendments to Pennsylvania code related to major source RACT regulations. Upon reconsideration, EPA is revising our prior action to partially approve and partially disapprove the August 13, 2018 submittals. Specifically, EPA is approving certain clarifying amendments as well as a negative declaration submitted by PADEP. EPA is disapproving the remainder of both SIP submittals related to CTGs and control of VOC emissions from industrial cleaning solvents. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Revision to the State Operating Permits Program Under Title V of the Clean Air Act To Revise 45 Code of State Rules 33; Acid Rain Provisions and Permits
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a Title V operating permits program revision submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) on behalf of the State of West Virginia. The revision incorporated by reference final rules promulgated by EPA, effective June 1, 2020, into West Virginia's Title V operating permits program. In addition, the revision includes other minor amendments.
Air Plan Approval; Delaware; 2022 Amendments to the Delaware's Ambient Air Quality Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Delaware. This SIP revision consists of Delaware's amendments to its ambient air quality standards for ground level ozone, amendments to citations to the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) dates for all ambient air quality standards in Delaware's regulations, and Delaware's amendment removing the sulfur dioxide (SO2) 24-hour and annual primary standards that have been revoked by EPA. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Ozone SIP Modifications Due to the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Update
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM) request to repeal and replace portions of the Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) for Lake, Porter, Clark, and Floyd Counties in Indiana. This new regulation includes Federal updates to municipal solid waste landfill rules with the incorporation by reference of the Federal plan for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. EPA finds that this action is approvable because it is consistent with the EPA's Emission Guidelines for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and is a SIP strengthening measure.
Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Ozone SIP Modifications Due to the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Update
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's request to repeal and replace portions of the Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) for Lake, Porter, Clark, and Floyd Counties in Indiana. This new regulation includes Federal updates to municipal solid waste landfill rules with the incorporation by reference of the Federal plan for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills. EPA is proposing that this action is approvable because it is consistent with the EPA's Emission Guidelines for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills and is a SIP strengthening measure.
Class Determination 1-24: Confidentiality of Certain Business Information Concerning Contractors, Prospective Contractors, and Subcontractors
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying interested persons of the issuance of a class determination concerning the confidentiality of certain classes of contractor- and prospective contractor-submitted information. The class determination announced in this noticeidentified as Class Determination 1-24updates and supersedes EPA's earlier Class Determination 1-95 covering certain contractor-submitted information. Class Determination 1-24 is being issued to bring EPA's approach to identifying and processing contractor-submitted CBI into alignment with the Supreme Court's decision in Food Mktg. Inst. v. Argus Leader Media and to update the classes of contractor-submitted CBI that are, and are not, presumptively entitled to confidential treatment. EPA's CBI regulations will still govern EPA's handling and processing of all CBI claims, including the contractor-submitted information covered by Class Determination 1-24, but will enable EPA offices to respond more quickly and efficiently to requests submitted under the Freedom of Information Act.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program (Renewal)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted an information collection request (ICR), EPA Pollution Prevention (P2) Recognition Program" (EPA ICR Number 2614.02, OMB Control Number 2008- 0004) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. This is a proposed extension of the ICR, which is currently approved through August 31, 2024. Public comments were previously requested via the Federal Register on December 5, 2023, during a 60-day comment period. This notice allows for an additional 30 days for public comments.
Proposed Deletion From the National Priorities List
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing a Notice of Intent to delete one site and partially delete three sites from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the States, through their designated State agency, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund.
Deletion From the National Priorities List
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the deletion of one site and partial deletion of four sites from the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, created under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, as amended, is an appendix of the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP). The EPA and the States, through their designated State agencies, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund.
Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Update to CFR References
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a request submitted by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) on December 14, 2023, to revise the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP). The submission revises and updates the Indiana Administrative Code (IAC) definition of "References to the Code of Federal Regulations," from the 2018 edition to the 2022 edition.
Air Plan Approval; Nebraska; Revisions to Title 129 of the Nebraska Administrative Code; Nebraska Air Quality Regulations
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP), Operating Permits Program, and 112(l) Plan for the State of Nebraska. This final action will amend the SIP to revise Nebraska air quality regulations and will add specific definitions from a Nebraska statute. These changes include new and renumbered rules, the consolidation of 43 chapters into 16 chapters, replacement of duplicative language with references to state statute and federal regulation, revisions to reflect changes to state and federal law, and other changes to state regulations. The EPA's approval of this rule revision is in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Findings of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan Revisions for Nonattainment Areas for the 2010 1-Hour Primary Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to find that four States failed to submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions required by the Clean Air Act (CAA) in a timely manner for certain nonattainment areas for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The States that failed to submit the required SIP revisions are Arizona, Louisiana, New York, and Virginia. This action triggers certain CAA deadlines for the imposition of sanctions if a State does not submit a complete SIP addressing the outstanding requirements and for the EPA to promulgate a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) if the EPA does not approve the State's SIP revision addressing the outstanding requirements.
Good Neighbor Environmental Board
Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives notice of a public meeting of the Good Neighbor Environmental Board (GNEB). The purpose of this meeting is for the Board to discuss and approve its first in the series of four comment letters that will comprise the GNEB 21st report.
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