Monday July 11, 2011
Final Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R07–OAR–2011–0304; FRL–9434–3]. Final rule. EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Kansas addressing the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) sections 110(a)(1) and (2) to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. The rationale for this action is explained in this notice and in more detail in the notice of proposed rulemaking for this action. EPA received no comments on the proposal. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective August 10, 2011.
- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R07–OAR–2011–0309; FRL–9429–1]. Final rule. EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from the State of Missouri addressing the requirements of Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) sections 110(a)(1) and (2) to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 revisions to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone. The rationale for this action is explained in this rule and in more detail in the notice of proposed rulemaking for this action. EPA received no comments on the proposal. DATES: Effective Date: This rule is effective August 10, 2011.
- Groundfish Fisheries of the EEZ Off Alaska; Pacific Halibut Fisheries; CDQ Program; Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands King and Tanner Crab Fisheries; Recordkeeping and Reporting. 50 CFR Part 679 [Docket No. 0906261095–1339–03]. Final rule. NMFS issues this rule to revise recordkeeping and reporting regulations and make other miscellaneous revisions. The revisions include adding a requirement that the Registered Crab Receiver record in eLandings the region in which the stationary floating processor is located at time of crab delivery; standardizing reporting time limits for recording
discard, disposition, product, and other required information in the daily fishing
logbook, daily cumulative production logbook, eLandings, or the electronic
logbook so that the information corresponds with fishing and processing
operations; incorporating miscellaneous edits and corrections to regulatory text
and tables, including standardizing the use of the terms ‘‘recording,’’ ‘‘submitting,’’ ‘‘landings,’’ and ‘‘landing;’’ and reinstating regulations that were inadvertently removed in a previous final rule about locations where NMFS will conduct scale inspections. This action promotes the goals and objectives of the fishery management plans, the Magnuson- Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and other applicable laws. DATES: Effective August 10, 2011.
Proposed rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California Air Resources Board—In-Use Heavy-Duty Diesel-Fueled Truck and Bus Regulation, Drayage Truck Regulation and Ocean-Going Vessels Clean Fuels Regulation. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0544; FRL–9434–9]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) that EPA expects to be submitted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB
or Board). These revisions concern three regulations that reduce emissions of
diesel particulate matter (PM), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), sulfur dioxide (SO2) and other pollutants from in-use, heavy-duty diesel-fueled trucks and buses and from ocean-going vessels (OGV) operating within California jurisdiction. This
proposed approval is based on proposed regulations submitted by CARB and an
accompanying request to proceed with SIP review while the State completes its
public review and agency adoption process. EPA will not take final action on the regulations until California submits the final adopted versions to EPA as a revision to the California SIP. Final EPA approval of the regulations and incorporation of them into the California SIP would make them federally enforceable. We are providing a 30-day comment period for today’s proposal.
DATES: Any comments must arrive by August 10, 2011. - Federal Implementation Plans for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin To Reduce Interstate Transport of Ozone. 40 CFR Parts 52 and 97
[EPA–HQ–OAR–2009–0491; FRL–9436–9]. Proposed rule. In this supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking (SNPR), EPA is providing an opportunity for public comment on our conclusion that emissions from Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin significantly contribute to downwind nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 1997 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in other states. EPA is also
proposing Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) to address (a) the emissions
identified as significantly contributing to nonattainment and interference with
maintenance and (b) the transport requirements with respect to the relevant NAAQS. EPA is proposing to implement the ozone season NOX program in the Transport Rule (Federal Implementation Plans to Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone in 27 States; Correction of SIP Approvals for 22 States) as the FIPs for Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, and
Wisconsin to address the emissions identified as significantly contributing
to nonattainment or interfering with maintenance with respect to the 1997
ozone NAAQS. In addition, this notice identifies the budgets, associated variability limits, and allowance allocations that would be used for each
state if EPA finalizes the FIPs proposed here. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 22, 2011. A public hearing, if requested, will be
held in Room 4128 at USEPA West (EPA West) [Old Customs Building], 1301
Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004 on July 21, 2011, beginning at
9 a.m. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD). 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0547; FRL–9435–2]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve
revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD)
portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOX), and particulate matter (PM) emissions from open burning. We are approving a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. DATES: Any comments must arrive by August 10, 2011.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Clean Water Act State Revolving Fund Program. [EPA–HQ–OW–2004–0015; FRL–9435–2]. Notices. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that 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, 2011. 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 9, 2011. - Approval of Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Permit Issued to Cape Wind Associates, LLC (EPA Permit Number OCS–R1–01). [A–1–FRL–9431–8]. Notices. This document announces that on June 2, 2011, the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) air
permit decision regarding Cape Wind Associates, LLC (Cape Wind). The OCS
permit, which was issued pursuant to regulations, authorizes Cape Wind to
construct and operate an offshore renewable wind energy project in federal waters off the coast of Massachusetts. DATES: Effective Date: EPA’s OCS permit
for Cape Wind became effective on June 2, 2011. Pursuant to Section 307(b)(1) of
the Clean Air Act (CAA), 42 U.S.C. 7607(b)(1), judicial review of this permit
decision, to the extent it is available, may be sought by filing a petition for
review in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit by September 9, 2011. - Notification of Public Teleconferences of the Science Advisory Board Radiation Advisory Committee Augmented With Additional Experts for a Consultation on Revisions to the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual. [FRL–9435–3]. The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces two teleconferences of the Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) augmented
for a consultation on the revisions to the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site
Investigation Manual (MARSSIM). DATES: The public teleconferences will
be conducted on Tuesday, July 26, and Wednesday, July 27, 2011, from 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) on each day. - Methyl Parathion; Rescission of Previously Issued Cancellation Orders
and Issuance of Revised Cancellation Orders for Certain Pesticide Registrations. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–0332; FRL–8879–6]. Notices. This notice announces EPA’s rescission of two previously issued cancellation orders, and the issuance of
a revised cancellation order, pursuant to a voluntary request by the registrant and
accepted by the Agency, of products containing methyl parathion, pursuant to section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. Specifically, this notice rescinds two previously issued Cancellation Orders, a February 25, 2011 Federal Register Notice and a March 23, 2011 Federal Register Notice to the extent they are applicable tomethyl parathion products because the orders did not correctly reflect the terms and conditions of the registrant’s 6(f)(1) voluntary cancellation request with respect to the effective date as well as conditions governing the disposition of existing stocks for the affected methyl parathion products. This revised order correctly identifies the effective date of cancellation for the affected product registrations as well as the corrected dates associated with the disposition of existing stocks. These are the last products containing methyl parathion registered for use in the United States.
The rescission and revised order only applies to methyl parathion registrations. All other product registrations for all other chemicals that were included in the above mentioned cancellation orders and are not rescinded or otherwise affected by this action. DATES: The methyl parathion cancellations are effective December 31, 2012. - Clean Air Act Advisory Committee (CAAAC); Request for Nominations for 2011 Clean Air Excellence Awards Program. [FRL–9435–4]. Notice. EPA established the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program in February, 2000. This is an annual
awards program to recognize outstanding and innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. This notice announces the competition for the Year 2011 program. DATES: All submissions of entries for the Clean Air Excellence Awards Program must be postmarked by August 24th, 2011.
Tuesday July 12, 2011
Final Rules
- Maneb; Tolerance Actions. 40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0327; FRL–8878–6]. Final rule. EPA is revoking all the tolerances for the fungicide maneb with expiration/revocation dates that provide sufficient time to use existing stocks of the canceled registrations for the last food uses of maneb in the United States. DATES: This regulation is effective July 12, 2011. Objections and requests for hearings must be received on or before September 12, 2011 and must be filed in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
Proposed Rules
- Glymes; Proposed Significant New Use Rule. 40 CFR Part 721 [EPA–HQ–OPPT–2009–0767; FRL–8877–8]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing a significant
new use rule (SNUR) under section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for the 14 glymes identified in this proposed rule. This action would
require persons who intend to manufacture, import, or process these chemical substances for an activity that is designated as a significant new use by this proposed rule to notify EPA at least 90 days before commencing that activity. The required notification would provide EPA with the opportunity to evaluate the intended use and, if necessary, to prohibit or limit that activity before it occurs.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 12, 2011.
Wednesday July 13, 2011
Final Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois; Indiana; Michigan; Minnesota; Ohio; Wisconsin; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone and PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2007–1179; FRL–9436–7]. Final rule. EPA is taking final action to approve elements of submissions by Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin regarding the infrastructure requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act
(CAA) for the 1997 eight-hour ground level ozone national ambient air quality
standards (1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS) and 1997 fine particle national ambient
air quality standards (1997 PM2.5 NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state’s air quality management program are adequate to meet the state’s responsibilities under the CAA. The proposed rulemaking was published on April 28, 2011. During the comment period, which ended on May 31, 2011, EPA received three comment letters raising a number of concerns, which will be addressed in this final action.
DATES: This final rule is effective on August 12, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Volatile Organic Compound Reinforced Plastic Composites Production Operations Rule. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R05–OAR–2010–0036; FRL–9430–9]. Final rule. EPA is approving into the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP) a new rule for the control of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from reinforced plastic composites production operations. This rule applies to any facility that has reinforced plastic composites production operations. This rule is approvable because it satisfies the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA proposed this rule for approval on January 27, 2011, and received three sets of comments.
DATES: This final rule is effective on August 12, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Alabama; 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2010–0720–201123 FRL–
9436–3]. Final rule. EPA is taking final action to approve the December 10, 2007,
submission by the State of Alabama, through the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) as demonstrating that the State meets the
state implementation plan (SIP) requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by the EPA, which is commonly referred to as an
‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP. Alabama certified that the Alabama SIP contains
provisions that ensure the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS is implemented,
enforced, and maintained in Alabama(hereafter referred to as ‘‘infrastructure
submission’’). Alabama’s infrastructure submission, provided to EPA on
December 10, 2007, addressed all the required infrastructure elements for the
1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Additionally, EPA is responding to adverse comments received on EPA’s March 17, 2011, proposed approval of Alabama’s December 10, 2007, infrastructure submission. DATES: Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 12, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Kentucky; 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2009–0426–201124 FRL– 9436–5]. EPA is taking final action to approve the December 13, 2007,
submission by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Division of Air Quality (KDAQ) as demonstrating that the Commonwealth meets the state implementation plan (SIP) requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by the EPA, which is commonly referred to as an
‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP. Kentucky certified that the Kentucky SIP contains provisions that ensure the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS is implemented, enforced, and maintained in Kentucky (hereafter referred to as ‘‘infrastructure submission’’). Kentucky’s infrastructure submission, provided to EPA on December 13, 2007, addressed all the required infrastructure elements for the
1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Additionally, EPA is responding to adverse comments received on EPA’s March 17, 2011, proposed approval of Kentucky’s December 13, 2007, infrastructure submission. DATES: Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 12, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Mississippi; 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2010–0722–201125 FRL– 9436–6]. Final rule. EPA is taking final action to approve the December 7, 2007, submission by the State of Mississippi, through the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) as demonstrating that the State meets the implementation plan (SIP) requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each
state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS romulgated by the EPA, which is commonly referred to as an ‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP. Mississippi certified that the Mississippi SIP contains provisions that ensure the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS is implemented,
enforced, and maintained in Mississippi (hereafter referred to as ‘‘infrastructure
submission’’). Mississippi’s infrastructure submission, provided to EPA on December 7, 2007, addressed all the required infrastructure elements for
the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Additionally, EPA is responding to adverse comments received on EPA’s arch 17, 2011, proposed approval of Mississippi’s December 7, 2007, infrastructure submission. DATES: Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 12, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; South Carolina; 110(a)(1) and (2) Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04-OAR–2010–0721–201126 FRL– 9436–4]. Final rule. EPA is taking final action to
approve the December 13, 2007, submission submitted by the State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) as demonstrating that the State meets the state implementation plan (SIP) requirements of sections 110(a)(1) and (2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) for the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). Section 110(a) of the CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a SIP for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by the EPA, which is commonly referred to as an
‘‘infrastructure’’ SIP. South Carolina certified that the South Carolina SIP
contains provisions that ensure the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS is implemented,
enforced, and maintained in South Carolina (hereafter referred to as ‘‘infrastructure submission’’). South Carolina’s infrastructure submission,
provided to EPA on December 13, 2007, addressed all the required infrastructure
elements for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Additionally, EPA is correcting
an inadvertent error and responding to adverse comments received on EPA’s
March 17, 2011, proposed approval of South Carolina’s December 13, 2007,
infrastructure submission. DATES: Effective Date: This rule will be effective August 12, 2011. - 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, polymer with 2- propenoic acid and sodium 2-methyl-2- [(1-oxo-2-propen-1-yl)amino]-1- propanesulfonate (1:1),
peroxydisulfuric acid ([HO)S(O)2]202) sodium salt (1:2)-initiated; Tolerance Exemption.40 CFR Part 180 [EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0327; FRL–8878–4]. Final rule. This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of 2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, polymer with 2-propenoic acid and sodium 2-methyl-2-[(1-oxo-2-propen-1-
yl)amino]-1-propanesulfonate (1:1), peroxydisulfuric acid ([HO)S(O)2]202)
sodium salt (1:2)-initiated (also known here as: ‘‘the Polymer’’); when used as
an inert ingredient in a pesticide chemical formulation under 40 CFR
180.960. Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC, 909 Mueller Avenue, Chattanooga,
TN 37406 submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and
Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a
tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of ‘‘the Polymer’’ on food or feed commodities.
DATES: This regulation is effective July 13, 2011. Objections and requests for
hearings must be received on or before September 12, 2011, and must be filed
in accordance with the instructions provided in 40 CFR part 178 (see also
Unit I.C. of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
Proposed Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West
Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan. 40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R03–OAR–2011–0092; FRL–9437–1]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing a limited approval and a limited disapproval of a revision to the West Virginia State
Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of West Virginia through the
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) on June 18, 2008, that addresses regional haze for the first implementation period. This revision addresses the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA’s rules that require states to prevent any future, and remedy any existing, anthropogenic 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. EPA is proposing a limited approval of this SIP revision to implement the regional haze requirements for West Virginia on the
basis that the revision, as a whole, strengthens the West Virginia SIP. Also
in this action, EPA is proposing a limited disapproval of this same SIP
revision because of the deficiencies in the State’s June 2008 regional haze SIP
submittal arising from the remand by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District
of Columbia (D.C. Circuit) to EPA of the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). EPA is
also proposing to approve this revision as meeting the requirements of 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(II) and 110(a)(2)(J), relating to visibility protection for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and the 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) NAAQS. DATES: Comments must be received on
or before August 12, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California; 2008 San Joaquin Valley PM2.5 Plan and 2007 State Strategy. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2010–0516; FRL–9434–8]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve
in part and disapprove in part state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by California to provide for attainment of the 1997 fine particulate
matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards in the San Joaquin
Valley (SJV). These SIP revisions are the SJV 2008 PM2.5 Plan (revised 2010 and 2011) and SJV-related provisions of the 2007 State Strategy (revised 2009 and 2011). EPA is proposing to approve the emissions inventories; air quality
modeling; the reasonably available control measures/reasonably available
control technology, reasonable further progress, and attainment demonstrations; and the transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is also proposing to grant California’s request to extend the attainment deadline for the SJV to April 5, 2015 and to approve commitments to measures and reductions by the SJV Air Pollution Control District and the California Air Resources Board. Finally, it is proposing to disapprove the SIP’s contingency measures. This proposed rule amends EPA’s November 30, 2010 proposed rule (75 FR 74518) on the SJV 2008 PM2.5 Plan and 2007 State Strategy. DATES: Any comments must be received on or before August 12, 2011. - Pesticides; Policies Concerning Products Containing Nanoscale Materials; Opportunity for Public Comment; Extension of Comment Period. 40 CFR Chapter I [EPA–HQ–OPP–2010–0197; FRL–8880–7]. Proposed rule. EPA issued a proposed policy statement in the Federal Register of June 17, 2011, concerning possible approaches for obtaining information about what nanoscale materials are present in registered pesticide products. This document extends the comment period for 30 days, from July 18, 2011, to August 17, 2011. DATES: Comments, identified by docket identification (ID) number EPA–HQ– OPP–2010–0197, must be received on or before August 17, 2011.
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Application for Reimbursement to Local Governments for Emergency Response to Hazardous Substance Releases Under CERCLA Section 123. [EPA–HQ–SFUND–2011–0585; FRL– 9437–4]. Notice. In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces
that EPA is planning to submit a continuing Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This is a request to renew an existing approved collection. This ICR is scheduled to expire on 7/31/11. 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2011. - Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request; National Water Quality Inventory Reports (Renewal).[EPA–HQ–OW–2003–0026 FRL–9435–5]. Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), this document announces that 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, 2011. 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. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before September 12, 2011.
- Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Notification of a Public Teleconference
of the Chartered Science Advisory Board. [FRL–9437–3]. Notice. The EPA Science Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office announces a public teleconference of the Chartered SAB on July 28, 2011 to conduct a quality review of a draft SAB report, Review of EPA’s Draft Oil Spill Research Strategy. DATES: The public teleconference will be held on July 28, 2011 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). - Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee, Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Process Improvement Workgroup; Notice of Public Meeting. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2007–0191; FRL–8880–9]. Notice. The Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee (PPDC) provides a forum for a diverse group of stake holders to provide advice to the pesticide program on various pesticide regulatory, policy, and program implementation issues. In meeting its Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA)
obligations, EPA continues to seek advice from the PPDC and its workgroup, the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA) Process Improvement Work Group. EPA plans to meet its ESA consultation obligations through the pesticide registration review program. EPA seeks input on improving the current process for stake holder input on endangered species’ consultations, such as when and where stake holders should provide information regarding a pesticide during
the registration review process. This meeting of the PRIA Process Improvement Work Group continues the dialogue between EPA and interested stake holders on improving opportunities for stake holder involvement on endangered species’
consultations. The agenda will be available on the Web at http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/cb/ppdc/pria/index.html. DATES: The meeting will be held on July
27, 2011 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Requests to participate in the meeting must be received on or before July 22, 2011. To request accommodation of a disability, please contact the person listed under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
CONTACT, preferably at least 10 days prior to the meeting, to give EPA as
much time as possible to process your request. - Product Cancellation Order for Certain Pesticide Registrations; Correction. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2009–1017; FRL–8881–1]. Notice. EPA issued a cancellation
order in the Federal Register of February 25, 2011, concerning the voluntary cancellation of multiple pesticide products. This document is being issued to correct the cancellations of two Phaeton Corporation pesticide products. - Fenamiphos; Notice of Receipt of Request to Amend Use Deletion and Product Cancellation Order. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2003–0200; FRL–8879–5]. Notice. This notice announces EPA’s notice of receipt of a request to amend the order for the cancellation of products, voluntarily requested by the registrant and accepted by the Agency, containing the pesticide fenamiphos, pursuant to section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended. This request follows a December 10, 2008 Federal Register Amendment to Use Deletion and Product Cancellation Order, which extended the deadline for persons other than the registrant to sell and distribute one fenamiphos product, Nemacur 3 Emulsifiable Systemic Insecticide- Nematicide, from November 30, 2008 until March 31, 2009. The Agency subsequently received a request from an
end user to extend the sale and distribution deadline for Nemacur 3. If this request is granted, the Agency will extend the deadline for persons other
than the registrant to sell and distribute Nemacur 3 Emulsifiable Systemic
Insecticide-Nematicide (EPA Reg. No. 264–731) for 1 year from the date of
publication of the amended order. Additionally, the Agency intends to
prohibit use of existing stocks of all fenamiphos products 3 years from the
date of publication of the amended order. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 12, 2011. - Notice of Proposed Administrative Settlement Pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. [FRL–9437–5]. Notice. In accordance with Section 122(i) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (CERCLA), 42 U.S.C. 9622(i), notice is hereby given of a proposed administrative settlement concerning the R&H Oil/Tropicana Superfund Site in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. The proposed administrative settlement requires one (1) settling de
minimis party, Lester L. Kelly, to pay a total of $8,128.73 as payment of
response costs to the Hazardous Substances Superfund and the R&H Oil/
Tropicana Superfund Site Special Account. The proposed administrative
settlement includes a covenant not to sue pursuant to Sections 106 and 107 of
CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. 9606 and 9607. For thirty (30) days following the date
of publication of this notice, the Agency will receive written comments relating
to this notice and will receive written comments relating to the proposed
administrative 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 responses to any
comments received will be available for public inspection at 1445 Ross Avenue,
Dallas, Texas 75202–2733. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before August 12, 2011. - Formetanate HCl and Acephate; Notice of Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily
Amend Registrations To Terminate Certain Uses. [EPA–HQ–OPP–2011–0507; FRL–8879–7]. Notice. In accordance with section 6(f)(1) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), as amended, EPA is issuing a notice of receipt of requests by registrants to voluntarily amend their formetanate HCl and acephate product registrations to delete uses. The requests
would delete formetanate HCl use in or on apple, pear and peach commodities,
and acephate use in or on succulent green beans. The requests would not
terminate the last formetanate HCl or acephate products registered for use in
the United States. EPA intends to grant these requests at the close of the
comment period for this announcement unless the Agency receives substantive
comments within the comment period that would merit its further review of
the request, or unless one or more of the registrants withdraws its request. If
these requests are granted, any sale, distribution, or use of products listed in
this notice will be permitted after the uses are deleted only if such sale, distribution, or use is consistent with the terms as described in the final order.
DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 12, 2011.
Wednesday July 13, 2011
Final Rules
- Special Conditions; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G250 Airplane, Design Roll-Maneuver Requirement. 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. NM461; Special Conditions No. 25–440–SC]. Final rule.. These special conditions are issued for the Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G250 airplane. This airplane will have novel or unusual design features associated with electronic flight controls as they relate to design roll-maneuver requirements. The applicable airworthiness
regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this
design feature. These special conditions contain the additional safety standards
that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety
equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: The effective date of these special conditions is July 1, 2011. We must receive your comments by August 29, 2011. - Special Conditions: Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G250 Airplane, Interaction of Systems and Structures.14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. NM460; Special Conditions No. 25–439–SC]. Final rule. These special conditions are
issued for the Gulfstream Aerospace LP (GALP) Model G250 airplane. This
airplane will have a novel or unusual design feature associated with a fly-bywire
(FBW) flight control system that governs the yaw and roll axes. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These special conditions contain the
additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to
establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing
airworthiness standards. DATES: The effective date of these special conditions is July 1, 2011. We must receive your comments by August 29, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Corp. (PW) JT9D–7R4H1 Turbofan Engines. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0731; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–39–AD. Proposed rule. We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all PW JT9D–7R4H1 turbofan engines. This proposed AD would require removing certain high-pressure compressor (HPC) shafts before their certified life limits, and establishes a new, lower life-limit for these parts. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of cracks in five HPC shafts. We are proposing this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 29, 2011.
- Proposed Amendment of Class E Airspace; Glendive, MT. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0560; Airspace Docket No. 11–ANM–15]. This action proposes to modify Class E airspace at Dawson Community Airport, Glendive, MT, to accommodate aircraft using Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning
System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at the airport. The
FAA is proposing this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft
operations at the airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 29, 2011. - Proposed Establishment of Class E Airspace; Chinle, AZ. 14 CFR Part 71
[Docket No. FAA–2011–0517; Airspace Docket No. 11–AWP–7]. Proposed rule. This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Chinle Municipal Airport, Chinle, AZ to accommodate aircraft using new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Chinle
Municipal Airport. The FAA is proposing this action to enhance the safety and management of aircraft operations at Chinle Municipal Airport. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 29, 2011. - Special Conditions; Cessna Aircraft Company Model M680 Airplane; Lithium-ion Battery Installations. 14 CFR Part 25 [Docket No. NM462; Notice No. 25–11–15–
SC]. Proposed rule. This action proposes special conditions for the Cessna Aircraft Company Model 680 airplane. This airplane will have a novel or unusual
design feature associated with Lithiumion batteries. The applicable airworthiness regulations do not contain adequate or appropriate safety standards for this design feature. These proposed special conditions contain the additional safety standards that the Administrator considers necessary to establish a level of safety equivalent to that established by the existing airworthiness standards. DATES: We must receive your comments by August 12, 2011.
Notices
- Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee—Public Teleconference. Notice. Pursuant to Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App. 2), notice is hereby given of a teleconference of
the Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). The
teleconference will take place on Thursday, August 11, 2011, starting at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Individuals who plan to participate should contact Susan Lender, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), (the Contact Person listed below) by phone or e-mail for the teleconference call in number. The proposed agenda for this teleconference is the single topic of the structure of the COMSTAC working
groups. Interested members of the public may submit relevant written statements for the COMSTAC members to consider under the advisory process. Statements may concern the issues and agenda items mentioned above or additional issues that may be relevant for the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Interested parties wishing to submit written statements should contact Susan Lender, DFO, (the Contact Person listed below) in writing (mail or e-mail) by August 4, 2011, so that the information can be made available to COMSTAC members for their review and consideration before the August 11,
2011, teleconference. Written statements should be supplied in the following
formats: One hard copy with original signature or one electronic copy via email.
An agenda will be posted on the FAA Web site at http://www.faa.gov/go/ast.
Individuals who plan to participate and need special assistance should inform the Contact Person listed below in advance of the meeting.
Thursday July 14, 2011
Final Rules
- Finding of Substantial Inadequacy of Implementation Plan; Call for Iowa State Implementation Plan Revision. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R07–OAR–2010–1083; FRL–9434–7]. Final rule. Pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency’s
(EPA) authority in the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), section 110(k)(5), to call
for plan revisions, EPA is making a finding that the Iowa State Implementation Plan (SIP) is substantially inadequate to maintain the 2006 24-hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in Muscatine County, Iowa. The specific SIP deficiencies needing revision are
described below. EPA is also finalizing a timeline for Iowa to revise its SIP to
correct these deficiencies by a date which is no later than 18 months after
the effective date of this rule. DATES: This final rule is effective on August 15, 2011.
Proposed Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Commonwealth of Virginia; Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements
for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone and the 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter
National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2010–0160; FRL–9438–8]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve
submittals from the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to the Clean Air Act
(CAA) sections 110(k)(2) and (3). These submittals address the infrastructure
elements specified in CAA section 110(a)(2), necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 8-hour ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) and the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. This proposed action is limited to the following infrastructure elements which
were subject to EPA’s completeness findings pursuant to CAA section
110(k)(1) for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS dated March 27, 2008 and the
1997 PM2.5 NAAQS dated October 22, 2008: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E),
(F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M), or portions thereof; and the following
infrastructure elements for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M), or portions thereof. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 15, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California; 2007 South Coast PM2.5 Plan and 2007 State Strategy. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2009–0366; FRL–9435–1]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve
in part and disapprove in part state implementation plan (SIP) revisions
submitted by California to provide for attainment of the 1997 fine particulate
matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards in the Los Angeles-
South Coast area (South Coast). These SIP revisions are the South Coast 2007
Air Quality Management Plan (South Coast 2007 AQMP) (revised 2011) and
South Coast-related provisions of the 2007 State Strategy (revised 2009 and
2011). EPA is proposing to approve the emissions inventories; air quality
modeling; reasonably available control measures/reasonably available control
technology demonstration; the reasonable further progress and attainment demonstrations; and the transportation conformity motor vehicle emissions budgets. EPA is also proposing to grant California’s request to extend the attainment deadline for the South Coast to April 5, 2015 and to approve commitments to measures and reductions by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and the California Air Resources Board. Finally,
we are proposing to disapprove the SIP’s contingency measures and to reject
the assignment of 10 tpd of NOX reductions to the federal government. This proposed rule amends EPA’s November 22, 2010 proposed rule (75 FR 91294) on the South Coast PM2.5 plan and 2007 State strategy. DATES: Any comments must arrive by August 15, 2011.
Notices
- Notice of a Regional Waiver of Section 1605 (Buy American Requirement) of
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) to the City of Ocean Shores (the City), WA. [FRL–9324–4]. The Regional Administrator
of EPA Region 10 is hereby granting a waiver from the Buy American requirements of ARRA Section 1605(a) under the authority of Section
1605(b)(2) [manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in
sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of a satisfactory quality]
to the City for the purchase of Greensand Plus pressure filter media,
manufactured in Brazil. This is a project specific waiver and only applies to the
use of the specified products for the ARRA project being proposed. Any other ARRA recipient that wishes to use the same product must apply for a separate waiver based on project specific circumstances. The waiver applicant states that the project requires the Greensand Plus filter media for use in their new shallow aquifer treatment plant. The design specifications of the project require a combination treatment process comprised of greensand filtration and MIEX ® treatment. The greensand filtration process will primarily target the removal of iron and manganese, whereas the proprietary MIEX ® process targets removal of
dissolved organic carbon and other anionic species. Greensand Plus is currently used in the City’s existing water treatment plant 1. In 2005, the City utilized Greensand Plus for their greensand filter media during pilot testing, and identified that product as the desired filter media for the proposed water treatment plant. The Regional Administrator is making this determination based on the review and recommendations of the Drinking Water Unit. The City has provided sufficient documentation to support their request. DATES: July 14, 2011.
Thursday July 14, 2011
Final Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; General Electric Company GE90–76B; GE90– 77B; GE90–85B; GE90–90B; and GE90–94B Turbofan Engines. 14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA–2010–1024; Directorate Identifier 2010–NE–34–AD; Amendment 39– 16753; AD 2011–15–06]. Final rule. We are adopting a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires
initial and repetitive fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPIs) and eddy current inspections (ECIs) of the highpressure compressor rotor (HPCR) 8–10 stage spool, part numbers (P/Ns) 1844M90G01 and 1844M90G02, for cracks between the 9–10 stages at each piece-part exposure. This AD was prompted by cracks discovered on one HPCR 8–10 spool between the 9–10 stages in the weld joint. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the HPCR 8–10 stage spool, uncontained engine failure, and damage to the airplane. DATES: This AD is effective August 18, 2011. - Establishment of Class E Airspace; Florence, OR. 14 CFR Part 71 [Docket No. FAA–2010–0986; Airspace Docket No. 10–ANM–13]. Final rule. This action establishes Class E airspace at Florence, OR, to accommodate aircraft using a new Area Navigation (RNAV) Global Positioning System (GPS) standard instrument approach procedures at Florence Municipal Airport. This improves the safety and management of Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations at the
airport. DATES: Effective date, 0901 UTC, October 20, 2011. The Director of the
Federal Register approves this incorporation by reference action under 1 CFR part 51, subject to the annual revision of FAA Order 7400.9 and publication of conforming amendments.
Proposed Rules
- Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Model Galaxy, Gulfstream G150, and Gulfstream 200 Airplanes. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0716; Directorate Identifier 2011–NM–013–AD]. Proposed rule. We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed
AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct
an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the unsafe
condition as: A broken aileron servo actuator centering spring rod was discovered on a model G100 aircraft during a routine scheduled maintenance inspection. * * * This latent failure of a centering spring rod, if not detected and corrected, in conjunction with the disconnection of the normal mechanical control system of the same servo actuator would lead to loss [of] control of the flight control surface [aileron or elevator]. This condition would reduce the control capability of the airplane and imposes a higher workload on the flight crew reducing
their ability to cope with adverse operating conditions. The proposed AD would require actions that are intended to address the unsafe condition described in the MCAI. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 29, 2011. - Airworthiness Directives; Pratt & Whitney Division (PW) PW4000 Series Turbofan Engines. 14 CFR Part 39 [Docket No. FAA–2011–0733; Directorate
Identifier 2010–NE–36–AD]. Proposed rule. We propose to adopt a new
airworthiness directive (AD) for certain PW4000 turbofan engines. This
proposed AD was prompted by an updated low-cycle fatigue (LCF) life
analysis performed by Pratt & Whitney. This proposed AD would require
removing certain part number (P/N) high-pressure turbine (HPT) stage 1 and
HPT stage 2 airseals and HPT stage 1 airseal rings before their published life
limit, and establishes a new lower life limit for these parts. We are proposing
this AD to correct the unsafe condition on these products. DATES: We must receive comments on this proposed AD by August 29, 2011.
Friday July 15, 2011
Final Rules
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for 1997 8-Hour Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 40 CFR Part 52
[EPA–R06–OAR–2009–0647; FRL–9438–7]. Final rule. EPA is approving submittals from the State of New Mexico pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) that address the infrastructure elements specified in the CAA section 110(a)(2), necessary to implement, maintain, and enforce the 1997 8-hour ozone and 1997 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS or standards). We are determining that the current New Mexico State
Implementation Plan (SIP) meets the following infrastructure elements which
were subject to EPA’s completeness findings pursuant to CAA section 110(k)(1) for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS dated March 27, 2008, and the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS dated October 22, 2008: 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C), (D)(ii), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), (K), (L), and (M). EPA is also approving a November 2, 2006, SIP revision to regulation 20.2.3 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) (Ambient Air Quality Standards), to remove the state ambient air quality standards from being an applicable requirement under the State’s Title V permitting program, found at
20.2.70 NMAC (Operating Permits). EPA is also converting our February 27, 1987, conditional approval of New Mexico’s PSD program (52 FR 5964) to a full approval based on the November 2, 1988, approval of New Mexico’s stack height regulations (53 FR 44191). Lastly, EPA is making a number of U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) codification technical corrections to amend the description of the approved New Mexico SIP. This action is being taken under section 110 and part C of the Act. DATES: This rule is effective on August 15, 2011. - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York; Revised Format of Materials Being Incorporated by Reference. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R02–2011–NY1, FRL–9430–3]. Final rule. The Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) is revising the format of materials submitted by the State of New
York that have been incorporated by reference (IBR) into its State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations and other materials affected
by this format change have all been previously submitted by New York and
approved by EPA as SIP revisions. This format revision will primarily affect the ‘‘Identification of plan’’ section of regulation, as well as the format of the SIP materials that will be available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Air and Radiation Docket and Information
Center located at EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC, and the EPA Region 2
Office. EPA is also adding a table in the ‘‘Identification of plan’’ section, which
summarizes the approval actions that EPA has taken on the regulatory and
non-regulatory portions of the New York SIP. The sections of regulation
pertaining to provisions promulgated by EPA, and state-submitted materials not
subject to IBR review, remain unchanged. DATES: Effective Date: This final rule is effective on July 15, 2011. - Approval, Disapproval, and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Utah; Revisions to New Source Review Rules. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R08–OAR–2007–0927; FRL–9428–9]. Final rule. EPA is partially approving
and partially disapproving revisions to the State of Utah’s Clean Air Act (CAA)
State Implementation Plan (SIP). Utah has a federally-approved Prevention of
Significant Deterioration (PSD) preconstruction permit program for new and modified sources impacting attainment areas in the State. Utah requested approval of its revised rules to implement the non-vacated provisions
of EPA’s New Source Review (NSR) Reform regulations. EPA proposed
approval of these rules on January 7, 2009 and received adverse comments. In
this action, EPA responds to these comments and announces EPA’s final
rulemaking action. This action affects major stationary sources in Utah that are
subject to or potentially subject to the PSD preconstruction permit program.
This action is being taken under section 110 of the CAA. DATES: This action is effective on August 15, 2011. - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site. 40 CFR Part 300 [EPA–R04–SFUND–2011–0574; FRL–9438– 4]. Final rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is publishing a direct final Notice of Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site (Site), located in Jacksonville, Florida, from the National Priorities List (NPL). The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of 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). This direct final deletion is being published by EPA with the concurrence of the State of Florida, through the Florida Department
of Environmental Protection, because EPA has determined that all appropriate
response actions under CERCLA, other than operation, maintenance, and fiveyear reviews have been completed. However, this deletion does not
preclude future actions under Superfund. DATES: This direct final deletion is
effective September 13, 2011 unless EPA receives adverse comments by
August 15, 2011. If adverse comments are received, EPA will publish a timely
withdrawal of the direct final deletion in the Federal Register informing the
public that the deletion will not take effect. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management District. [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0537; FRL–9431–9]. EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer paint thinner & multi-purpose solvents and metalworking fluids & direct-contact lubricants. We are approving local rules that regulate these
emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the
Act). DATES: This rule is effective on September 13, 2011 without further
notice, unless EPA receives adverse comments by August 15, 2011. If we receive such comments, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register to notify the public that this direct final rule will not take effect.
Proposed Rules
- Air Quality: Widespread Use for Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery and Stage II Waiver. 40 CFR Part 51 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2010–1076; FRL–9439–4]. Proposed rule. The EPA is proposing criteria for determining whether onboard refueling vapor recovery (ORVR) is in widespread use for purposes of controlling motor vehicle refueling
emissions throughout the motor vehicle fleet. The EPA is also proposing to determine the date at which such widespread use of ORVR will occur. Once the Administrator has determined that widespread use has occurred, the Administrator may waive Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) statutory requirements for
states to implement Stage II gasoline vapor recovery systems at gasoline dispensing facilities in areas classified ‘‘Serious,’’ ‘‘Severe,’’ or ‘‘Extreme’’ for
nonattainment of the ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS).
Based on the proposed criteria, the EPA is proposing to determine that June 30,
2013, will be the date when ‘‘widespread use’’ will occur and the Stage II waiver will be effective. This rulemaking was identified as an example of examining rules to make sure they are still achieving the environmental benefit that was originally intended. DATES: Comments must be received on or before September 13, 2011.
Public Hearing: If anyone contacts us requesting to speak at a public hearing
on or before August 1, 2011, we will hold a public hearing. Additional information about the hearing would be published in a subsequent Federal Register notice. - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Control of Particulate Matter Emissions From the Operation of Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2011–0288; FRL–9440–2]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision pertains to the control of particular matter emissions from the operation of outdoor wood-fired boilers. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: Written comments must be received on or before August 15, 2011.
- Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Determination of Attainment and Determination of Clean Data for the Annual 1997 Fine Particle Standard for the Charleston Area. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R03–OAR–2011–0454; FRL–9439–9]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to make two
determinations regarding the Charleston, West Virginia fine particulate matter (PM2.5) nonattainment area (hereafter referred to as ‘‘Charleston Area’’ or ‘‘Area’’). First, EPA is proposing to determine that the Area has attained the 1997 annual average PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This proposed determination of attainment is based upon complete, quality-assured, and certified ambient air monitoring data for the 2007–2009 period showing that the Charleston Area has attained the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS and data available to date for 2010 in EPA’s Air Quality System (AQS) database that show the area continues to attain. If EPA finalizes this proposed determination of
attainment, the requirements for the Charleston Area to submit attainment
demonstrations and associated reasonably available control measures (RACM), a reasonable further progress (RFP) plan, contingency measures, and other planning State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions related to attainment of the standard shall be suspended for so long as the Area continues to attain the annual PM2.5 NAAQS. Second, EPA is also proposing to determine based on quality-assured and certified monitoring data for the 2007–2009 monitoring period that the area has attained the 1997 annual PM2.5 NAAQS, by its applicable attainment
date of April 5, 2010. DATES: Comments must be received on or before August 15, 2011. - National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan; National Priorities List: Deletion of the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site. 40 CFR Part 300 [EPA–R04–SFUND–2011–0573; FRL– 9438–5]. Proposed rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 is issuing a Notice of Intent To Delete the Hipps Road Landfill Superfund Site (Site) located in Jacksonville, Florida, from the National Priorities List (NPL) and requests public comments on this proposed action. The NPL, promulgated pursuant to section 105 of 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 State of Florida, through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, have determined that all appropriate response actions under CERCLA, other than operation, maintenance, and five-year reviews have been completed. However, this deletion does not preclude future actions under Superfund. DATES: Comments must be received by August 15, 2011.
- Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Extension of Global Laboratory andAnalytical Use Exemption for Essential Class I Ozone-Depleting Substances. 40 CFR Part 82 [EPA–HQ–OAR–2010–0672; FRL–9439–3]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to extend the global laboratory and analytical use exemption for the production and import of Class I ozone-depleting substances through December 31, 2014, consistent with the recent actions by the Parties to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The exemption allows persons in the United States to produce and import controlled substances for laboratory and analytical uses that have not been already identified by EPA as
nonessential. EPA is also seeking comment on adding to the list of procedures that are excluded from the exemption uses that are noted in Decision XXI/6 (from the 21st Meeting of the Parties [MOP] to the Montreal Protocol). EPA is not proposing to add these procedures at this time. DATES: Written comments on this proposed rule must be received by the EPA Docket on or before September 13, 2011. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0546; FRL–9438–9]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing a limited
approval and limited disapproval of revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from the manufacture of polystyrene, polyethylene, and polypropylene products. We are proposing action on a local rule that regulates these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action. DATES: Any comments must arrive by August 15, 2011. - Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management District. 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R09–OAR–2011–0537; FRL–9432–1]. Proposed rule. EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from consumer paint thinner & multi-purpose solvents and
metalworking fluids & direct-contact lubricants. We are proposing to approve
local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as
amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). DATES: Any comments on this proposal
must arrive by August 15, 2011.
Notices
- Information Collection Being Submitted for Review and Approval to the Office of Management and Budget. Notice. The Federal Communications Commission, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burden invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the
following information collection(s), as required by the Paperwork Reduction
Act (PRA) of 1995. Comments are requested concerning: (a) Whether the
proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Commission, including whether the information shall
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Commission’s burden estimate; (c)
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information collected; (d)
ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on the respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology; and (e) ways to further reduce the information collection burden for small business concerns with fewer than 25 employees. The FCC may not conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid control number. No person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) that does not display a currently valid OMB control number. DATES: Written Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) comments should be submitted on or before August 15, 2011. If you anticipate that you will be submitting PRA comments, but find it difficult to do so within the period of time allowed by this notice, you should advise the FCC contact listed below as soon as possible.
