80 FR 48281 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina; Certain Visibility Requirements for the 2008 Ozone Standards

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 155 (August 12, 2015)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of submissions from Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina for inclusion into each State's implementation plan. This proposed action pertains to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt and submit a state implementation plan (SIP) for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These submissions are commonly referred to as ``infrastructure SIPs submissions.'' Specifically, EPA is proposing to approve the portions of the submissions from Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina that pertain to a certain visibility requirement related to the 2008 8-hour ozone infrastructure SIPs for each state. All other applicable infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS associated with these States' infrastructure submissions have been or will be addressed in separate rulemakings. In the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's implementation plan revision 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 If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 155 (Wednesday, August 12, 2015)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 48281]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19839]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2015-0177; FRL-9932-29-Region 4]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Alabama, 
Mississippi, and South Carolina; Certain Visibility Requirements for 
the 2008 Ozone Standards

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve portions of submissions from Alabama, Mississippi, and South 
Carolina for inclusion into each State's implementation plan. This 
proposed action pertains to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) 
infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient 
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The CAA requires that each state adopt 
and submit a state implementation plan (SIP) for the implementation, 
maintenance, and enforcement of each NAAQS promulgated by EPA. These 
submissions are commonly referred to as ``infrastructure SIPs 
submissions.'' Specifically, EPA is proposing to approve the portions 
of the submissions from Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina that 
pertain to a certain visibility requirement related to the 2008 8-hour 
ozone infrastructure SIPs for each state. All other applicable 
infrastructure requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone NAAQS associated 
with these States' infrastructure submissions have been or will be 
addressed in separate rulemakings. In the Rules and Regulations section 
of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's implementation 
plan revision 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 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.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before September 11, 
2015.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R04-
OAR-2015-0177, by one of the following methods:
    1. www.regulations.gov: Follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    2. Email: [email protected].
    3. Fax: 404-562-9019.
    4. Mail: ``EPA-R04-OAR-2015-0177,'' Air Regulatory Management 
Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides and 
Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 
Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-8960.
    5. Hand Delivery or Courier: Lynorae Benjamin, Chief, Air 
Regulatory Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, 
Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 
30303-8960. Such deliveries are only accepted during the Regional 
Office's normal hours of operation. The Regional Office's official 
hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 
excluding Federal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is 
located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed 
instructions on how to submit comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nacosta Ward, Air Regulatory 
Management Section, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air, 
Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental 
Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW., Atlanta, Georgia 
30303-8960. The telephone number is (404) 562-9140. Ms. Ward can be 
reached via electronic mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  For additional information see the direct 
final rule which is published in the Rules Section of this Federal 
Register. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the 
direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to 
this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse 
comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all comments 
received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this 
proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this 
document. Any parties interested in commenting on this document should 
do so at this time.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: July 30, 2015.
Heather McTeer Toney,
Regional Administrator, Region 4.
[FR Doc. 2015-19839 Filed 8-11-15; 8:45 am]
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