82 FR 17947 - Release of the Policy Assessment for the Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 71 (April 14, 2017)
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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 71 (Friday, April 14, 2017)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 17947-17948] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-07558] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58 [EPA-HQ-OAR-2013-0146; FRL-9961-20-OAR] Release of the Policy Assessment for the Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of the final document titled Policy Assessment for the Review of the Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2 [[Page 17948]] PA). Nitrogen dioxide (NO2 ) is the component of oxides of nitrogen (NOX ) for which we have the greatest concern for public health. Accordingly, the current primary (health-based) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for NOX are in terms of NO2. The NO2 PA presents considerations and conclusions relevant for the EPA's review of the primary NO2 NAAQS. The primary NO2 NAAQS are set to protect the public health from exposures to NO2 in ambient air. DATES: The NO2 PA will be available on or about April 12, 2017. ADDRESSES: The NO2 PA will be available primarily via the Internet at: https://www.epa.gov/naaqs/nitrogen-dioxide-no2-primary-standards-policy-assessments-current-review. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Breanna Alman, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail Code C504-06), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: 919-541-2351; email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Two sections of the Clean Air Act (CAA) govern the establishment and revision of the NAAQS. Section 108 (42 U.S.C. 7408) directs the Administrator to identify and list certain air pollutants and then to issue air quality criteria for those pollutants. The Administrator is to list those air pollutants that in his ``judgment, cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare;'' ``the presence of which in the ambient air results from numerous or diverse mobile or stationary sources;'' and ``for which . . . [the Administrator] plans to issue air quality criteria . . .'' Air quality criteria are intended to ``accurately reflect the latest scientific knowledge useful in indicating the kind and extent of all identifiable effects on public health or welfare which may be expected from the presence of [a] pollutant in the ambient air . . .'' 42 U.S.C. 7408(b). Under section 109 (42 U.S.C. 7409), the EPA establishes primary (health-based) and secondary (welfare-based) NAAQS for pollutants for which air quality criteria are issued. Section 109(d) requires periodic review and, if appropriate, revision of existing air quality criteria. Revised air quality criteria reflect advances in scientific knowledge on the effects of the pollutant on public health or welfare. The EPA is also required to periodically review and, if appropriate, revise the NAAQS based on the revised criteria. Section 109(d)(2) requires that an independent scientific review committee ``shall complete a review of the criteria . . . and the national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards . . . and shall recommend to the Administrator any new . . . standards and revisions of the existing criteria and standards as may be appropriate . . .'' Since the early 1980s, this independent review function has been performed by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). Presently, the EPA is reviewing the criteria and the primary NAAQS for NOX . The EPA released the final Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Nitrogen--Health Criteria (the ISA) in January 2016. Drawing from the ISA, a draft NO2 PA was prepared by the EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, within the Office of Air and Radiation. The draft NO2 PA presented preliminary staff conclusions on the adequacy of the current standards and addressed key policy-relevant science issues that guided the review. The draft NO2 PA was reviewed by the CASAC at a public meeting on November 9-10, 2016, and a teleconference on January 24, 2017. The CASAC's advice on the draft NO2 PA was conveyed in a letter to the Administrator dated March 7, 2017.\1\ The final NO2 PA being released at this time reflects consideration of the CASAC's advice and public comments received on the draft NO2 PA. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ Available at: https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/sabproduct.nsf/ LookupWebProjectsCurrentCASAC/7C2807D0D9BB4CC8852580DD004EBC32/ $File/EPA-CASAC-17-001.pdf. Dated: April 10, 2017. Stephen Page, Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards. [FR Doc. 2017-07558 Filed 4-13-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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(i) Assume the blade has accumulated Issued in Burlington, Massachusetts, on submit such information, the
25,000 CSN on the effective date of this AD; April 5, 2017. Commission recommends that you do so
and Carlos A. Pestana, by mail, hand delivery, or courier.
(ii) Inspect the blade prior to installation or Acting Manager, Engine & Propeller Docket: To read background
within 500 cycles after the effective date of Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. documents or comments regarding this
this AD, whichever is earlier. [FR Doc. 2017–07477 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am] rulemaking, go to: http://
(5) If a fan blade is moved from one BILLING CODE 4910–13–P www.regulations.gov, insert docket
affected engine model to another affected number CPSC–2006–0034 in the
model after the initial ECI: ‘‘Search’’ box, and follow the prompts.
(i) Perform an additional ECI of the blade
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On
prior to installation in the new model; and
(ii) Repeat this inspection based on the COMMISSION February 2, 2017, the Commission
intervals of the new engine installation, as published an NPR in the Federal
16 CFR Parts 1500 and 1507 Register, proposing amendments to the
specified in paragraph (g) of this AD.
(6) If a fan blade, P/N 4114T15P02, has [Docket No. CPSC–2006–0034] fireworks regulations in 16 CFR parts
been used on more than one engine model 1500 and 1507, under the authority of
prior to the initial ECI, use Appendix A of Amendments to Fireworks the Federal Hazardous Substances Act
GE Alert Service Bulletin (ASB) CF34–8C SB Regulations; Notice of Extension of (15 U.S.C. 1261–1278). 82 FR 9012. The
72–A0137 R05, dated June 15, 2016, or Comment Period NPR provided a 75-day comment
Appendix A of GE ASB CF34–8E SB 72– period, which will close on April 18,
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety 2017. The National Fireworks
A0060 R05, dated June 15, 2016, to calculate
Commission. Association has requested that the
the new cycle limit for the initial inspection
of that fan blade. ACTION: Extension of comment period. Commission extend the comment period
an additional 90 days, in light of the
(h) Fan Blade Removal SUMMARY: The Consumer Product Safety
broad scope of the amendments
(1) For any affected engine with a fan Commission (Commission or CPSC)
proposed in the NPR, the complex and
blade, P/N 4114T15P02, installed, remove published a notice of proposed
highly-technical nature of the proposed
the blade from service or repair to P/N rulemaking (NPR) regarding fireworks in
amendments, and the potential impact
4114T31G01 prior to the blade accumulating the Federal Register on February 2,
on industry members.
41,000 CSN. 2017. The NPR invited the public to
The Commission grants this request,
(2) For any affected engine with a fan submit written comments during a 75-
extending the comment period for an
blade, P/N 4114T31G01, installed, remove day comment period beginning on the
additional 90 days, until July 17, 2017.1
the blade from service prior to the blade NPR publication date. In response to a
accumulating 28,000 cycles since installation request for an extension of the comment Dated: April 11, 2017.
of the pinhole bushing. period, the Commission is extending the Todd A. Stevenson,
comment period by 90 days. Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety
(i) Alternative Methods of Compliance
DATES: Submit comments by July 17, Commission.
(AMOCs)
2017. [FR Doc. 2017–07556 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am]
The Manager, Engine Certification Office,
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FAA, may approve AMOCs for this AD. Use ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
the procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19 to identified by Docket No. CPSC–2006–
make your request. You may email your 0034, electronically or in writing:
request to: ANE-AD-AMOC@faa.gov. Electronic Submissions: You may ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
submit electronic comments to the AGENCY
(j) Related Information
Federal eRulemaking Portal at: http://
(1) For more information about this AD, 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58
www.regulations.gov, by following the
contact Martin Adler, Aerospace Engineer, instructions for submitting comments. [EPA–HQ–OAR–2013–0146; FRL–9961–20–
Engine Certification Office, FAA, Engine & The Commission does not accept OAR]
Propeller Directorate, 1200 District Avenue, comments submitted by electronic mail
Burlington, MA 01803; phone: 781–238– Release of the Policy Assessment for
(email), except through
7157; fax: 781–238–7199; email: the Review of the Primary National
www.regulations.gov.
martin.adler@faa.gov. Ambient Air Quality Standards for
Written Submissions: You may submit
(2) GE ASBs: CF34–8C SB 72–A0137 R05, Oxides of Nitrogen
written comments by mail, hand
dated June 15, 2016; CF34–8E SB 72–A0060
delivery, or courier to: Office of the AGENCY: Environmental Protection
R05, dated June 15, 2016; CF34–8E SB
72A0115 R03, issued December 9, 2016; and
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Agency (EPA).
CF34–8C ASB 72–A0225 R03, issued
Commission, Room 820, 4330 East West
ACTION: Notice of availability.
December 9, 2016; can be obtained from GE Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814;
using the contact information in paragraph telephone (301) 504–7923. SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
(j)(3) of this AD. Instructions: All submissions must Agency (EPA) is announcing the
(3) For service information identified in include the agency name and docket availability of the final document titled
this proposed AD, contact General Electric number for this notice. All comments Policy Assessment for the Review of the
may be posted to http://
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Company, GE-Aviation, Room 285, 1 Primary National Ambient Air Quality
Neumann Way, Cincinnati, OH 45215, www.regulations.gov without change, Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (NO2
phone: 513–552–3272; fax: 513–552–3329; including any personal identifiers,
email: geae.aoc@ge.com. contact information, or other personal 1 The Commission voted 4–1 to approve the
(4) You may view this service information information. Do not submit confidential comment period extension request. Acting
at the FAA, Engine & Propeller Directorate, business information, trade secret Chairman Ann Marie Buerkle, Commissioner Robert
S. Adler, Commissioner Marietta S. Robinson and
1200 District Avenue, Burlington, MA. For information, or other sensitive or Commissioner Joseph P. Mohorovic voted to
information on the availability of this protected information that you do not approve the extension notice. Commissioner Elliot
material at the FAA, call 781–238–7125. want to be available to the public. If you F. Kaye voted against the extension notice.
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PA). Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is the committee ‘‘shall complete a review of Act (CAA) to the Federal
component of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) the criteria . . . and the national Implementation Plan (FIP) addressing
for which we have the greatest concern primary and secondary ambient air regional haze in the State of Montana.
for public health. Accordingly, the quality standards . . . and shall The EPA promulgated a FIP on
current primary (health-based) National recommend to the Administrator any September 18, 2012, in response to the
Ambient Air Quality Standards new . . . standards and revisions of the State’s decision in 2006 to not submit a
(NAAQS) for NOX are in terms of NO2. existing criteria and standards as may be regional haze State Implementation Plan
The NO2 PA presents considerations appropriate . . .’’ Since the early 1980s, (SIP); we are proposing revisions to that
and conclusions relevant for the EPA’s this independent review function has FIP. The EPA is proposing revisions to
review of the primary NO2 NAAQS. The been performed by the Clean Air the FIP’s requirement for best available
primary NO2 NAAQS are set to protect Scientific Advisory Committee retrofit technology (BART) for the
the public health from exposures to NO2 (CASAC). Trident cement kiln owned and
in ambient air. Presently, the EPA is reviewing the operated by Oldcastle Materials Cement
DATES: The NO2 PA will be available on criteria and the primary NAAQS for Holdings, Inc., (Oldcastle), located in
or about April 12, 2017. NOX. The EPA released the final Three Forks, Montana. In response to a
ADDRESSES: The NO2 PA will be Integrated Science Assessment for request from Oldcastle, and in light of
available primarily via the Internet at: Oxides of Nitrogen—Health Criteria (the new information that was not available
https://www.epa.gov/naaqs/nitrogen- ISA) in January 2016. Drawing from the at the time we originally promulgated
dioxide-no2-primary-standards-policy- ISA, a draft NO2 PA was prepared by the the FIP, we are proposing to revise the
assessments-current-review. EPA’s Office of Air Quality Planning nitrogen oxides (NOX) emission limit for
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. and Standards, within the Office of Air the Trident cement kiln. We are also
Breanna Alman, Office of Air Quality and Radiation. The draft NO2 PA proposing to correct errors we made in
Planning and Standards (Mail Code presented preliminary staff conclusions our FIP regarding the reasonable
C504–06), U.S. Environmental on the adequacy of the current progress determination for the Blaine
Protection Agency, Research Triangle standards and addressed key policy- County #1 Compressor Station and the
Park, NC 27711; telephone number: relevant science issues that guided the instructions for compliance
919–541–2351; email: alman.breanna@ review. The draft NO2 PA was reviewed determinations for particulate matter
epa.gov. by the CASAC at a public meeting on (PM) BART emission limits at electrical
November 9–10, 2016, and a generating units (EGUs) and cement
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Two
teleconference on January 24, 2017. The kilns. This action does not address the
sections of the Clean Air Act (CAA)
govern the establishment and revision of CASAC’s advice on the draft NO2 PA U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth
the NAAQS. Section 108 (42 U.S.C. was conveyed in a letter to the Circuit’s June 9, 2015 vacatur and
7408) directs the Administrator to Administrator dated March 7, 2017.1 remand of portions of the FIP regarding
identify and list certain air pollutants The final NO2 PA being released at this the Colstrip and Corette power plants;
and then to issue air quality criteria for time reflects consideration of the we will address the court’s remand in a
those pollutants. The Administrator is CASAC’s advice and public comments separate action.
to list those air pollutants that in his received on the draft NO2 PA. DATES: Comments: Written comments
‘‘judgment, cause or contribute to air Dated: April 10, 2017. must be received on or before May 30,
pollution which may reasonably be Stephen Page, 2017.
anticipated to endanger public health or Director, Office of Air Quality Planning and
Public Hearing: If anyone contacts us
welfare;’’ ‘‘the presence of which in the Standards. requesting a public hearing on or before
ambient air results from numerous or [FR Doc. 2017–07558 Filed 4–13–17; 8:45 am]
May 1, 2017, we will hold a hearing.
diverse mobile or stationary sources;’’ Additional information about the
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and ‘‘for which . . . [the Administrator] hearing, if requested, will be published
plans to issue air quality criteria . . .’’ in a subsequent Federal Register
Air quality criteria are intended to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION document. Contact Jaslyn Dobrahner at
‘‘accurately reflect the latest scientific AGENCY (303) 312–6252 or at dobrahner.jaslyn@
knowledge useful in indicating the kind epa.gov to request a hearing or to
and extent of all identifiable effects on 40 CFR Part 52 determine if a hearing will be held.
public health or welfare which may be ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
[EPA–R08–OAR–2017–0062; FRL–9960–20–
expected from the presence of [a] Region 8] identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R08–
pollutant in the ambient air . . .’’ 42 OAR–2017–0062, to the Federal
U.S.C. 7408(b). Under section 109 (42 Approval and Promulgation of Air Rulemaking Portal: https://
U.S.C. 7409), the EPA establishes Quality Implementation Plans; www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
primary (health-based) and secondary Montana; Regional Haze Federal instructions for submitting comments.
(welfare-based) NAAQS for pollutants Implementation Plan Once submitted, comments cannot be
for which air quality criteria are issued. edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
Section 109(d) requires periodic review AGENCY: Environmental Protection The EPA may publish any comment
and, if appropriate, revision of existing Agency (EPA). received to its public docket. Do not
air quality criteria. Revised air quality ACTION: Proposed rule. submit electronically any information
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criteria reflect advances in scientific you consider to be Confidential
knowledge on the effects of the SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Business Information (CBI) or other
pollutant on public health or welfare. Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions information whose disclosure is
The EPA is also required to periodically pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air restricted by statute. Multimedia
review and, if appropriate, revise the 1 Available at: https://yosemite.epa.gov/sab/
submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
NAAQS based on the revised criteria. sabproduct.nsf/LookupWebProjectsCurrentCASAC/
accompanied by a written comment.
Section 109(d)(2) requires that an 7C2807D0D9BB4CC8852580DD004EBC32/$File/ The written comment is considered the
independent scientific review EPA-CASAC-17-001.pdf. official comment and should include
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| Collection | Federal Register | |
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| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Proposed Rules | |
| Action | Notice of availability. | |
| Dates | The NO<INF>2</INF> PA will be available on or about April 12, 2017. | |
| Contact | Ms. Breanna Alman, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (Mail Code C504-06), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711; telephone number: 919-541-2351; email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 82 FR 17947 | |
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