80 FR 65660 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona; Phased Discontinuation of Stage II Vapor Recovery Program
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 207 (October 27, 2015)
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 207 (October 27, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-27028 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 65660-65661] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-27028] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R09-OAR-2014-0256; FRL-9935-66-Region 9] Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona; Phased Discontinuation of Stage II Vapor Recovery Program AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of adverse comments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the September 2, 2015 direct final rule that approves a state implementation plan (SIP) revision related to the removal of ``Stage II'' vapor recovery equipment at gasoline dispensing facilities in the Phoenix-Mesa area. The EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rulemaking action, also published on September 2, 2105. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. DATES: The direct final rule published at 80 FR 53001 on September 2, 2015 is withdrawn, effective October 27, 2015. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeffrey Buss, Air Planning Office (AIR-2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX, 75 Hawthorne, San Francisco, California 94105; (415) 947-4152; [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53001), the EPA published a direct final rule approving a SIP revision submitted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The revision provides for the phased removal of Stage II vapor recovery equipment at gasoline dispensing facilities in the Phoenix-Mesa area. Specifically, the revision eliminates the requirement to install and operate such equipment at new gasoline dispending facilities, and provides for the phased removal of such equipment at existing gasoline dispensing facilities from October 2016 through September 2018. In the direct final rule, the EPA stated that if adverse comments were received by October 2, 2015, the EPA would publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule and address the comments in a subsequent final rule. The EPA received adverse comments and is therefore withdrawing the direct final rule. The EPA will address these comments in a separate final action based on the proposed action also published on September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53086). The EPA will not open a second comment period for this action. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds. [[Page 65661]] Dated: September 28, 2015. Jared Blumenfeld, Regional Administrator, Region IX. Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.120 which published in the Federal Register on September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53001) on page 53007 is withdrawn as of October 27, 2015. [FR Doc. 2015-27028 Filed 10-26-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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TABLE 2—EPA APPROVED OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES (OAR)—Continued
State effective
State citation Title/subject EPA approval date Explanations
date
244–0234 .......... Affected Sources ........................... 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
ister citation].
244–0236 .......... Affected Equipment or Processes 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
ister citation].
244–0238 .......... Compliance Dates ......................... 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg- Except (1)(a) and (2)(c).
ister citation].
Emission Limitations and Management Practices
244–0239 .......... General Duties to Minimize Emis- 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
sions. ister citation].
244–0240 .......... Work Practice and Submerged Fill 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
Requirements. ister citation].
244–0242 .......... Vapor Balance Requirements ....... 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg- Including tables 2 and 3.
ister citation].
Testing and Monitoring Requirements
244–0244 .......... Testing and Monitoring Require- 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg- Except (1)(b) and (c).
ments. ister citation].
Notifications, Records, and Reports
244–0246 .......... Notifications ................................... 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
ister citation].
244–0248 .......... Recordkeeping Requirements ...... 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg- Except (4)(c) and (d).
ister citation].
244–0250 .......... Reporting Requirements ............... 4/16/2015 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
ister citation].
244–0252 .......... General Provision Applicability ..... 12/31/2008 10/27/2015 [Insert Federal Reg-
ister citation].
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1 Only
for the Portland-Vancouver, Medford-Ashland, and Salem-Keizer Area Transportation Study air quality management areas, as well as all
of Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties.
2 This approval is for the purpose of regulating volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
* * * * * EPA will address the comments in a removal of such equipment at existing
[FR Doc. 2015–27170 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] subsequent final action based upon the gasoline dispensing facilities from
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P proposed rulemaking action, also October 2016 through September 2018.
published on September 2, 2105. The In the direct final rule, the EPA stated
EPA will not institute a second that if adverse comments were received
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION comment period on this action. by October 2, 2015, the EPA would
AGENCY DATES: The direct final rule published at publish a timely withdrawal of the
80 FR 53001 on September 2, 2015 is direct final rule and address the
40 CFR Part 52
withdrawn, effective October 27, 2015. comments in a subsequent final rule.
[EPA–R09–OAR–2014–0256; FRL–9935–66– FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The EPA received adverse comments
Region 9] Jeffrey Buss, Air Planning Office (AIR– and is therefore withdrawing the direct
2), U.S. Environmental Protection final rule. The EPA will address these
Approval and Promulgation of Agency, Region IX, 75 Hawthorne, San
Implementation Plans; Arizona; comments in a separate final action
Francisco, California 94105; (415) 947– based on the proposed action also
Phased Discontinuation of Stage II 4152; buss.jeffrey@epa.gov.
Vapor Recovery Program published on September 2, 2015 (80 FR
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On 53086). The EPA will not open a second
AGENCY: Environmental Protection September 2, 2015 (80 FR 53001), the comment period for this action.
Agency (EPA). EPA published a direct final rule
ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. approving a SIP revision submitted by List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
the Arizona Department of
SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of adverse Environmental Quality (ADEQ). The Environmental protection, Air
comments, the Environmental revision provides for the phased pollution control, Incorporation by
Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing removal of Stage II vapor recovery reference, Intergovernmental relations,
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the September 2, 2015 direct final rule equipment at gasoline dispensing Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping
that approves a state implementation facilities in the Phoenix-Mesa area. requirements, Volatile organic
plan (SIP) revision related to the Specifically, the revision eliminates the compounds.
removal of ‘‘Stage II’’ vapor recovery requirement to install and operate such
equipment at gasoline dispensing equipment at new gasoline dispending
facilities in the Phoenix-Mesa area. The facilities, and provides for the phased
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Dated: September 28, 2015. A. www.regulations.gov. Follow the electronically in www.regulations.gov or
Jared Blumenfeld, on-line instructions for submitting in hard copy during normal business
Regional Administrator, Region IX. comments. hours at the Air Protection Division,
B. Email: campbell.dave@epa.gov. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
Accordingly, the amendment to 40 C. Mail: EPA–R03–OAR–2014–0568, Region III, 1650 Arch Street,
CFR 52.120 which published in the Dave Campbell, Associate Director, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.
Federal Register on September 2, 2015 Office of Permits and Air Toxics, Copies of the State submittal are
(80 FR 53001) on page 53007 is Mailcode 3AP10, U.S. Environmental available at the Maryland Department of
withdrawn as of October 27, 2015. Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 the Environment, 1800 Washington
[FR Doc. 2015–27028 Filed 10–26–15; 8:45 am] Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Boulevard, Suite 705, Baltimore,
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 19103. Maryland 21230.
D. Hand Delivery: At the previously-
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
listed EPA Region III address. Such
Cathleen Van Osten, (215) 814–2746, or
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION deliveries are only accepted during the
by email at vanosten.cathleen@epa.gov.
AGENCY Docket’s normal hours of operation, and
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Instructions: Direct your comments to
Docket ID No. EPA–R03–OAR–2014– On September 4, 1992, EPA
[EPA–R03–OAR–2014–0568; FRL–9917–72–
0568. EPA’s policy is that all comments promulgated 40 CFR part 55 which
Region 3]
received will be included in the public established requirements to control air
Outer Continental Shelf Air docket without change, and may be pollution from OCS sources in order to
Regulations Consistency Update for made available online at attain and maintain Federal and state
Maryland www.regulations.gov, including any ambient air quality standards and to
personal information provided, unless comply with the provisions of part C of
AGENCY: Environmental Protection the comment includes information title I of the CAA. Forty CFR part 55
Agency (EPA). claimed to be Confidential Business applies to all OCS sources offshore of
ACTION: Direct final rule. Information (CBI) or other information the states except those locations in the
whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Gulf of Mexico west of 87.5 degrees
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Do not submit information that you longitude. Section 328 of the CAA
Agency (EPA) is taking direct final consider to be CBI or otherwise requires that for such source locations
action to approve an update to a portion protected through www.regulations.gov within 25 miles of a state’s seaward
of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air or email. The www.regulations.gov Web boundary, the requirements shall be the
Regulations for Maryland. Requirements site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system, same as would be applicable if the
applying to OCS sources located within which means EPA will not know your source were located in the COA.
25 miles of States’ seaward boundaries identity or contact information unless Because the OCS requirements are based
must be updated periodically to remain you provide it in the body of your on onshore requirements, and onshore
consistent with the requirements of the comment. If you send an email requirements may change, section
corresponding onshore area (COA), as comment directly to EPA without going 328(a)(1) requires that EPA update the
mandated by the Clean Air Act, as through www.regulations.gov, your OCS requirements as necessary to
amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). The email address will be automatically maintain consistency with onshore
portion of the OCS air regulations that captured and included as part of the requirements.
is being updated pertains to the comment that is placed in the public Pursuant to 40 CFR 55.12 of the OCS
requirements for OCS sources for which docket and made available on the rule, consistency reviews will occur: (1)
Maryland is the designated COA. The Internet. If you submit an electronic At least annually; (2) upon receipt of a
intended effect of approving the OCS comment, EPA recommends that you Notice of Intent under 40 CFR 55.4; or
requirements for the Maryland include your name and other contact (3) when a state or local agency submits
Department of the Environment is to information in the body of your a rule to EPA to be considered for
regulate emissions from OCS sources in comment and with any disk or CD–ROM incorporation by reference in 40 CFR
accordance with the requirements you submit. If EPA cannot read your part 55. This proposed action is being
onshore. comment due to technical difficulties taken in response to requirements
and cannot contact you for clarification, submitted by Maryland. Section 328(a)
DATES: This rule is effective on EPA may not be able to consider your of the Act requires that EPA establish
December 28, 2015 without further comment. Electronic files should avoid requirements to control air pollution
notice, unless EPA receives adverse the use of special characters, any form from OCS sources located within 25
written comment by November 27, of encryption, and be free of any defects miles of states’ seaward boundaries that
2015. If EPA receives such comments, it or viruses. are the same as onshore requirements.
will publish a timely withdrawal of the Docket: All documents in the To comply with this statutory mandate,
direct final rule in the Federal Register electronic docket are listed in the EPA must incorporate applicable
and inform the public that the rule will www.regulations.gov index. Although onshore rules into 40 CFR part 55 as
not take effect. The incorporation by listed in the index, some information is they exist onshore. This limits EPA’s
reference of certain publications listed not publicly available, i.e., CBI or other flexibility in deciding which
in the rule is approved by the Director information whose disclosure is requirements will be incorporated into
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of the Federal Register as of December restricted by statute. Certain other 40 CFR part 55 and prevents EPA from
28, 2015. material, such as copyrighted material, making substantive changes to the
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, is not placed on the Internet and will be requirements it incorporates. As a
identified by Docket ID Number EPA– publicly available only in hard copy result, EPA may be incorporating rules
R03–OAR–2014-0568 by one of the form. Publicly available docket into 40 CFR part 55 that do not conform
following methods: materials are available either to all of EPA’s state implementation
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| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Withdrawal of direct final rule. | |
| Dates | The direct final rule published at 80 FR 53001 on September 2, 2015 is withdrawn, effective October 27, 2015. | |
| Contact | Jeffrey Buss, Air Planning Office (AIR-2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IX, 75 Hawthorne, San Francisco, California 94105; (415) 947-4152; [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 65660 | |
| CFR Associated | Environmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations; Ozone; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Volatile Organic Compounds |
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