81 FR 75005 - Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana; Prevention of Significant Deterioration Significant Monitoring Concentration for Fine Particulates

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 209 (October 28, 2016)

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve two revisions to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) that revise the Louisiana Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permitting program to establish the significant monitoring concentration (SMC) for fine particles (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) at a zero microgram per cubic meter (0 [mu]g/m\3\) threshold level consistent with federal permitting requirements. The EPA is proposing this action under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 209 (Friday, October 28, 2016)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 75005]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-25991]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R06-OAR-2016-0450; FRL-9953-95-Region 6]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Louisiana; 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration Significant Monitoring 
Concentration for Fine Particulates

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve two revisions to the Louisiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
that revise the Louisiana Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 
permitting program to establish the significant monitoring 
concentration (SMC) for fine particles (PM2.5) at a zero 
microgram per cubic meter (0 [mu]g/m\3\) threshold level consistent 
with federal permitting requirements. The EPA is proposing this action 
under section 110 and part C of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).

DATES: Written comments should be received on or before November 28, 
2016.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by EPA-R06-OAR-2016-0450, 
at http://www.regulations.gov or via email to [email protected]. For 
additional information on how to submit comments see the detailed 
instructions in the ADDRESSES section of the direct final rule located 
in the rules section of this Federal Register.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Adina Wiley, (214) 665-2115, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Rules and Regulations section of this 
issue of the Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's SIP 
submittal as a direct rule without prior proposal because the Agency 
views this as noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse 
comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the 
direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in 
response to this action no further activity is contemplated. If the EPA 
receives relevant 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. The EPA will not 
institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting 
on this action should do so at this time.
    For additional information, see the direct final rule which is 
located in the Rules and Regulations section of this Federal Register.

    Dated: October 21, 2016.
Ron Curry,
Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 2016-25991 Filed 10-27-16; 8:45 am]
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