81 FR 41924 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Missouri; Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 124 (Tuesday, June 28, 2016)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 41924-41925] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-15047] [[Page 41924]] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R07-OAR-2016-0302; FRL-9948-14-Region 7] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Missouri; Cross-State Air Pollution Rule AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of a November 20, 2015, State Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal from Missouri concerning allocations of Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emission allowances. Under CSAPR, large electricity generating units in Missouri are subject to Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) requiring the units to participate in CSAPR's Federal trading program for annual emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX ) and one of CSAPR's two Federal trading programs for annual emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2 ). This action would approve Missouri's adoption into its SIP of state regulations establishing state-determined allocations to replace EPA's default allocations to Missouri units of CSAPR allowances for annual NOX emissions and annual SO2 emissions for 2017 and later years. EPA is proposing to approve the SIP revision because it meets the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's regulations for approval of an abbreviated SIP revision replacing EPA's default allocations of CSAPR emission allowances with state-determined allocations. Approval of this SIP revision would not alter any provision of CSAPR's Federal trading programs for annual NOX emissions and annual SO2 emissions as applied to Missouri units other than the allowance allocation provisions, and the FIPs requiring the units to participate in those trading programs (as modified by the SIP revision) would remain in place. EPA is not proposing to act at this time on the portion of Missouri's SIP submittal concerning allocations of CSAPR allowances for ozone-season NOX emissions. DATES: Comments must be received by July 28, 2016. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R07- OAR-2016-0302, to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA will generally not consider comments or comment contents located outside of the primary submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or other file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the full EPA public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Larry Gonzalez, Air Planning and Development Branch, Air and Waste Management Division, EPA Region 7, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa KS 66219; telephone number: (913) 551- 7041; email address: [email protected] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document proposes to take action on a revision to the SIP for Missouri concerning allocations of allowances used in the CSAPR \1\ Federal trading program for annual emissions of NOX and annual emission of SO2 . We have published a direct final rule approving the State's SIP revision (s) in the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register, because we view this as a noncontroversial action and anticipate no relevant adverse comment. We have explained our reasons for this action in the preamble to the direct final rule. If we receive no adverse comment, we will not take further action on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse comment, we will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. We would address all public comments in any subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. We do not intend to institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. For further information, please see the information provided in the ADDRESSES section of this document. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Federal Implementation Plans; Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone and Correction of SIP Approvals, 76 FR 48208 (August 8, 2011), (codified as amended at 40 CFR 52.38 and 52.39 and subparts AAAAA through DDDDD of 40 CFR part 97). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Large electricity generating units in Missouri are subject to CSAPR FIPs that require the units to participate in the Federal CSAPR NOX Annual Trading Program and the Federal CSAPR SO2 Group 1 Trading Program.\2\ Each of CSAPR's Federal trading programs includes default provisions governing the allocation among participating units of emission allowances used for compliance under that program. CSAPR also provides a process for the submission and approval of SIP revisions to replace EPA's default allocations with state-determined allocations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \2\ EPA has proposed to replace the terms ``Transport Rule'' and ``TR'' in the text of the Code of Federal Regulations with the updated terms ``Cross-State Air Pollution Rule'' and ``CSAPR.'' 80 FR 75706, 75759 (December 3, 2015). EPA uses the updated terms here. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The SIP revision approved in the direct final rule incorporates into Missouri's SIP state regulations establishing state-determined allowance allocations to replace EPA's default allocations to Missouri units of CSAPR NOX Annual allowances and CSAPR SO2 Group 1 allowances issued for the control periods in 2017 and later years. EPA is approving the SIP revision because it meets the requirements of the CAA and EPA's regulations for approval of an abbreviated SIP revision replacing EPA's default allocations of CSAPR emission allowances with state-determined allocations. Approval of the SIP revision does not alter any provision of the CSAPR NOX Annual Trading Program or the CSAPR SO2 Group 1 Trading Program as applied to Missouri units other than the allowance allocation provisions, and the FIPs requiring the units to participate in those programs (as modified by the SIP revision) remain in place. Large electricity generating units in Missouri are also subject to an additional CSAPR FIP requiring them to participate in the Federal CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Trading Program. While Missouri's SIP submittal also seeks to replace the default allocations of CSAPR NOX Ozone Season allowances to Missouri units, EPA is not proposing to act on that portion of the SIP submittal at this time. Approval of this SIP revision concerning other CSAPR trading programs has no effect on the CSAPR NOX Ozone Season Trading Program as applied to Missouri units, and the FIP requiring the units to participate in that program remains in place. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Incorporation by reference, [[Page 41925]] Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Dated: June 16, 2016. Mark Hague, Regional Administrator, Region 7. [FR Doc. 2016-15047 Filed 6-27-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION The EPA may publish any comment Large electricity generating units in
AGENCY received to its public docket. Do not Missouri are subject to CSAPR FIPs that
submit electronically any information require the units to participate in the
40 CFR Part 52 you consider to be Confidential Federal CSAPR NOX Annual Trading
[EPA–R07–OAR–2016–0302; FRL–9948–14– Business Information (CBI) or other Program and the Federal CSAPR SO2
Region 7] information whose disclosure is Group 1 Trading Program.2 Each of
restricted by statute. Multimedia CSAPR’s Federal trading programs
Approval and Promulgation of Air submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be includes default provisions governing
Quality Implementation Plans; State of accompanied by a written comment. the allocation among participating units
Missouri; Cross-State Air Pollution The written comment is considered the of emission allowances used for
Rule official comment and should include compliance under that program. CSAPR
discussion of all points you wish to also provides a process for the
AGENCY: Environmental Protection submission and approval of SIP
make. The EPA will generally not
Agency (EPA). revisions to replace EPA’s default
consider comments or comment
ACTION: Proposed rule. allocations with state-determined
contents located outside of the primary
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or allocations.
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve other file sharing system). For The SIP revision approved in the
portions of a November 20, 2015, State additional submission methods, the full direct final rule incorporates into
Implementation Plan (SIP) submittal EPA public comment policy, Missouri’s SIP state regulations
from Missouri concerning allocations of information about CBI or multimedia establishing state-determined allowance
Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) submissions, and general guidance on allocations to replace EPA’s default
emission allowances. Under CSAPR, making effective comments, please visit allocations to Missouri units of CSAPR
large electricity generating units in http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/ NOX Annual allowances and CSAPR
Missouri are subject to Federal commenting-epa-dockets. SO2 Group 1 allowances issued for the
Implementation Plans (FIPs) requiring control periods in 2017 and later years.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. EPA is approving the SIP revision
the units to participate in CSAPR’s Larry Gonzalez, Air Planning and
Federal trading program for annual because it meets the requirements of the
Development Branch, Air and Waste CAA and EPA’s regulations for approval
emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) and Management Division, EPA Region 7,
one of CSAPR’s two Federal trading of an abbreviated SIP revision replacing
11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa KS EPA’s default allocations of CSAPR
programs for annual emissions of sulfur 66219; telephone number: (913) 551–
dioxide (SO2). This action would emission allowances with state-
7041; email address: gonzalez.larry@ determined allocations. Approval of the
approve Missouri’s adoption into its SIP epa.gov
of state regulations establishing state- SIP revision does not alter any provision
determined allocations to replace EPA’s of the CSAPR NOX Annual Trading
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
default allocations to Missouri units of Program or the CSAPR SO2 Group 1
document proposes to take action on a
CSAPR allowances for annual NOX Trading Program as applied to Missouri
revision to the SIP for Missouri
emissions and annual SO2 emissions for units other than the allowance
concerning allocations of allowances
2017 and later years. EPA is proposing allocation provisions, and the FIPs
used in the CSAPR 1 Federal trading
to approve the SIP revision because it requiring the units to participate in
program for annual emissions of NOX those programs (as modified by the SIP
meets the requirements of the Clean Air and annual emission of SO2. We have
Act (CAA) and EPA’s regulations for revision) remain in place. Large
published a direct final rule approving electricity generating units in Missouri
approval of an abbreviated SIP revision the State’s SIP revision (s) in the Rules
replacing EPA’s default allocations of are also subject to an additional CSAPR
and Regulations section of this Federal FIP requiring them to participate in the
CSAPR emission allowances with state- Register, because we view this as a Federal CSAPR NOX Ozone Season
determined allocations. Approval of this noncontroversial action and anticipate Trading Program. While Missouri’s SIP
SIP revision would not alter any no relevant adverse comment. We have submittal also seeks to replace the
provision of CSAPR’s Federal trading explained our reasons for this action in default allocations of CSAPR NOX
programs for annual NOX emissions and the preamble to the direct final rule. If Ozone Season allowances to Missouri
annual SO2 emissions as applied to we receive no adverse comment, we will units, EPA is not proposing to act on
Missouri units other than the allowance not take further action on this proposed that portion of the SIP submittal at this
allocation provisions, and the FIPs rule. If we receive adverse comment, we time. Approval of this SIP revision
requiring the units to participate in will withdraw the direct final rule and concerning other CSAPR trading
those trading programs (as modified by it will not take effect. We would address programs has no effect on the CSAPR
the SIP revision) would remain in place. all public comments in any subsequent NOX Ozone Season Trading Program as
EPA is not proposing to act at this time final rule based on this proposed rule. applied to Missouri units, and the FIP
on the portion of Missouri’s SIP We do not intend to institute a second requiring the units to participate in that
submittal concerning allocations of comment period on this action. Any program remains in place.
CSAPR allowances for ozone-season parties interested in commenting must
NOX emissions. do so at this time. For further List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
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DATES: Comments must be received by information, please see the information Environmental protection, Air
July 28, 2016. provided in the ADDRESSES section of pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, this document. Incorporation by reference,
identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07–
OAR–2016–0302, to http:// 1 Federal Implementation Plans; Interstate 2 EPA has proposed to replace the terms
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone and ‘‘Transport Rule’’ and ‘‘TR’’ in the text of the Code
Correction of SIP Approvals, 76 FR 48208 (August of Federal Regulations with the updated terms
instructions for submitting comments. 8, 2011), (codified as amended at 40 CFR 52.38 and ‘‘Cross-State Air Pollution Rule’’ and ‘‘CSAPR.’’ 80
Once submitted, comments cannot be 52.39 and subparts AAAAA through DDDDD of 40 FR 75706, 75759 (December 3, 2015). EPA uses the
edited or removed from Regulations.gov. CFR part 97). updated terms here.
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Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Management and Monitoring Plan SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate (SMMP) for the ELDS, as well as the
Correction
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Dredged
requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile Material Management Plan (DMMP) and In rule FR Doc. 2016–14413,
organic compounds. Programmatic Environmental Impact published in the Federal Register at 81
Dated: June 16, 2016. Statement (PEIS), are available for FR 39882, June 20, 2016, make the
inspection at the EPA Region 1 Library, following correction:
Mark Hague,
Five Post Office Square, Boston, MA, On page 39883, in the third column,
Regional Administrator, Region 7.
02109. section 13.003, third line, remove
[FR Doc. 2016–15047 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am] ‘‘$750,00’’ and add ‘‘$750,000’’ in its
Electronically. You may also review
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P and/or obtain electronic copies of these place.
documents and various other supporting Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 10 U.S.C.
documents from EPA’s Web site:https:// chapter 137; and 51 U.S.C. 20113.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
www.epa.gov/ocean-dumping/dredged- Dated: June 23, 2016.
AGENCY
material-management-long-island-
William Clark,
40 CFR Part 228 sound.
Director, Office of Government-wide
[FRL–9948–49-Region 1] List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 228 Acquisition Policy, Office of Acquisition
Policy, Office of Government-wide Policy.
Environmental protection, Water
Ocean Disposal; Proposed pollution control. [FR Doc. 2016–15237 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am]
Designation of a Dredged Material BILLING CODE 6820–EP–P
Disposal Site in Eastern Region of Dated: June 21, 2016.
Long Island Sound; Reopening of H. Curtis Spalding,
Public Comment Period Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1—New DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
England.
AGENCY: Environmental Protection [FR Doc. 2016–15299 Filed 6–27–16; 8:45 am] Fish and Wildlife Service
Agency (EPA). BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
ACTION: Notice; reopening of the public 50 CFR Part 17
comment period.
[Docket No. FWS–R5–ES–2015–0001;
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 50120–1113–000]
Agency (EPA) today is reopening the RIN 1018–AY05
public comment period on the proposed GENERAL SERVICES
rule and Supplemental Environmental ADMINISTRATION
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
Impact Statement to designate one and Plants; Removing Eastern Puma
dredged material disposal site, the NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND
SPACE ADMINISTRATION (=Cougar) From the Federal List of
Eastern Long Island Sound Disposal Site Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
(ELDS), located offshore from New
London, Connecticut, for the disposal of 48 CFR Parts 2, 13, and 19 AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
dredged material from harbors and [FAR Case 2016–004; Correction; Docket Interior.
navigation channels in eastern Long No. 2016–0004, Sequence No. 1] ACTION: Proposed rule; reopening of
Island Sound in the states of comment period.
Connecticut and New York. The RIN 9000–AN18
proposed rule published on April 27, SUMMARY: We, the U.S. Fish and
Federal Acquisition Regulation: Wildlife Service (Service), announce the
2016 (81 FR 24748). This action is Acquisition Threshold for Special
necessary to provide a long-term, open- reopening of the comment period on our
Emergency Procurement Authority; June 17, 2015, proposed rule to remove
water dredged material disposal site as Correction
an alternative for the possible future the eastern puma (=cougar) (Puma
disposal of such material. AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), (=Felis) concolor couguar) from the
DATES: Comments must be received on General Services Administration (GSA), Federal List of Endangered and
or before July 18, 2016. and the National Aeronautics and Space Threatened Wildlife. We are reopening
Administration (NASA). the comment period for 30 days to
ADDRESSES: Written comments should
conduct peer review. Interested parties
be sent to ELIS@epa.gov. ACTION: Proposed rule; correction.
are also afforded this additional
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
SUMMARY: DoD, GSA, and NASA are opportunity to comment on the
Jean Brochi, U.S. Environmental proposed rule; comments previously
Protection Agency, New England issuing a correction to FAR Case 2016–
004; Acquisition Threshold for Special submitted need not be resubmitted, as
Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square, they will be fully considered in
Suite 100, Mail Code: OEP06–1, Boston, Emergency Procurement Authority,
which was published in the Federal preparation of the final listing
MA 02109–3912, telephone: (617) 918– determination.
1536, fax number: (617) 918–0536; Register at 81 FR 39882, June 20, 2016.
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email address: Brochi.Jean@epa.gov or DATES: Effective: June 28, 2016. DATES: To allow us adequate time to
ELIS@epa.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. consider comments on the proposed
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Camara Francis, Procurement Analyst, rule, we must receive them on or before
Public Review of Documents: The file at 202–550–0935 for clarification of July 28, 2016.
supporting this proposed designation is content. For information pertaining to ADDRESSES: Written comments: You may
available for inspection at the following status or publication schedules, contact submit comments on the proposed rule
locations: the Regulatory Secretariat Division at by one of the following methods:
In person. The Proposed Rule and the 202–501–4755. Please cite FAR Case • Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to
DSEIS, which includes the Site 2016–004; Correction. the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
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| Dates | Comments must be received by July 28, 2016. | |
| Contact | Mr. Larry Gonzalez, Air Planning and Development Branch, Air and Waste Management Division, EPA Region 7, 11201 Renner Boulevard, Lenexa KS 66219; telephone number: (913) 551- | |
| FR Citation | 81 FR 41924 | |
| CFR Associated | Environmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Carbon Monoxide; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations; Lead; Nitrogen Dioxide; Ozone; Particulate Matter; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Sulfur Oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds |
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