82_FR_39697 82 FR 39537 - Air Plan Approval; SC: Miscellaneous Revisions to Multiple Rules

82 FR 39537 - Air Plan Approval; SC: Miscellaneous Revisions to Multiple Rules

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 160 (August 21, 2017)

Page Range39537-39541
FR Document2017-17240

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve changes to the South Carolina State Implementation Plan (SIP) to revise several miscellaneous rules, covering definitions, source tests, credible evidence, open burning, air pollution episodes, and fugitive particulate matter. EPA is approving portions of SIP revisions submitted by the State of South Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) on the following dates: July 18, 2011, June 17, 2013, April 10, 2014, August 8, 2014, January 20, 2016, and July 27, 2016. These actions are being taken pursuant to the Clean Air Act.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R04-OAR-2017-0387; FRL-9966-34-Region 4]


Air Plan Approval; SC: Miscellaneous Revisions to Multiple Rules

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct 
final action to approve changes to the South Carolina State 
Implementation Plan (SIP) to revise several miscellaneous rules, 
covering definitions, source tests, credible evidence, open burning, 
air pollution episodes, and fugitive particulate matter. EPA is 
approving portions of SIP revisions submitted by the State of South 
Carolina, through the South Carolina Department of Health and 
Environmental Control (SC DHEC) on the following dates: July 18, 2011, 
June 17, 2013, April 10, 2014, August 8, 2014, January 20, 2016, and 
July 27, 2016. These actions are being taken pursuant to the Clean Air 
Act.

DATES: This direct final rule is effective October 20, 2017 without 
further notice, unless EPA receives adverse comment by September 20, 
2017. If EPA receives such comments, it will publish a timely 
withdrawal of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform 
the public that the rule will not take effect.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R04-
OAR-2017-0387 at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot 
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. 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. 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:  D. Brad Akers, 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. Mr. Akers can be reached via telephone at (404) 562-9089 or 
via electronic mail at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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I. What action is EPA taking?

    On July 18, 2011, June 17, 2013, April 10, 2014, August 8, 2014, 
January 20, 2016, and July 27, 2016, SC DHEC submitted SIP revisions to 
EPA for approval that involve changes to South Carolina's SIP 
regulations to add definitions, make administrative and clarifying 
amendments, and correct typographical errors. These SIP submittals make 
changes to several air quality rules in South Carolina Code of 
Regulations Annotated (S.C. Code Ann. Regs.). The changes EPA is 
approving into the SIP in this action modify portions of Regulation 61-
62.1 ``Definitions and General Requirements'' at Section I--
``Definitions,'' Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV--``Source Tests,'' 
Regulation 61-62.1, Section V--``Credible Evidence.'' EPA is also 
approving changes to Regulation 61-62.2--``Prohibition of Open 
Burning,'' Regulation 61-62.3--``Air Pollution Episodes'' at Section 
I--``Episode Criteria'' and Regulation 61-62.6--``Control of Fugitive 
Particulate Matter'' at Section I--``Control of Fugitive Particulate 
Matter in Non-Attainment Areas'' and Section III--``Control of Fugitive 
Particulate Matter Statewide.''
    At this time, EPA is not acting on the changes detailed in Table 1 
below. EPA will address all remaining changes to the South Carolina SIP 
as listed above in a separate action.
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    \1\ In its July 18, 2011, submittal, South Carolina is removing 
and reserving its program for setting alternative emission limits at 
Regulation 61-62.5, Standard No. 6 ``Alternative Emission Limitation 
Options (Bubble).'' This change is not presently before EPA because 
we rescinded the original approval of this regulation and 
disapproved a further revision to the regulation on March 8, 1995 
(60 FR 12700). The 1995 action disapproving a SIP revision and 
rescinding approval of the adoption of the regulation into the SIP 
was based on EPA's analysis that the rule did not meet EPA's 
Emissions Trading Policy Statement, Economic Incentive Program 
rules, nor the CAA amendments of 1990, and a March 24, 1994, request 
for disapproval from SC DHEC. Therefore, Regulation 61-62.5, 
Standard No. 6 is no longer part of the federally approved SIP, and 
this revision to remove and reserve the existing regulation is not 
before EPA for consideration. However, on May 7, 2002, EPA 
inadvertently approved a revision to Regulation 61-62.5, Standard 
No. 6 to correct typographical errors (67 FR 30594). This action was 
done in error since the original adoption of the Regulation was 
rescinded on March 8, 1995 (60 FR 12700). EPA will address the error 
and the incorporation by reference of Regulation 61-62.5, Standard 
No. 6 at 40 CFR 52.2120(c) in another action.

                              Table 1--Other Portions of South Carolina Submittals
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            Submittal                   Regulation                                Status
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July 18, 2011....................  Regulation 61-62.1,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Section II.
July 18, 2011....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 1.
July 18, 2011....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   Approved April 3, 2013 (78 FR 19994).
                                    Standard No. 2.
July 18, 2011....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 4.
July 18, 2011....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   Not part of the SIP.\1\
                                    Standard No. 6.
June 17, 2013....................  Regulation 61-62.1,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Section II.
June 17, 2013....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 4.
June 17, 2013....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 5.
April 10, 2014...................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 7.
August 8, 2014...................  Regulation 61-62.1,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Section II.
August 8, 2014...................  Regulation 61-62.1,   Approved June 12, 2015 (80 FR 33413) and May 31, 2017
                                    Section III.          (82 FR 24851).
August 8, 2014...................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 1.
August 8, 2014...................  Regulation 61-62.5,   Approved April 3, 2013 (78 FR 19994).
                                    Standard No. 4.
January 20, 2016.................  Regulation 61-62.1,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Section II.
January 20, 2016.................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 5.
January 20, 2016.................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 7.1.
July 27, 2016....................  Regulation 61-62.1,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Section II.
July 27, 2016....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 4.
July 27, 2016....................  Regulation 61-62.5,   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                    Standard No. 5.2.
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II. Analysis of South Carolina's Submittals

A. Regulation 61-62.1, Section I--``Definitions''

    South Carolina is amending its list of applicable definitions 
related to the regulation of air quality at Regulation 61-62.1, Section 
I--``Definitions.'' The July 18, 2011, submittal makes several changes 
to the definitions as follows: (1) Adds a definition for ``CAA [Clean 
Air Act];'' (2) adds definitions for ``PM2.5,'' or fine 
particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter less than or equal to a 
nominal 2.5 micrometers, and ``PM2.5 emissions;'' (3) 
revises the definition of ``fugitive emissions'' to match the federal 
definition at 40 CFR 51.165(a)(1)(ix), 40 CFR 51.166(b)(20), and 40 CFR 
52.21(b)(20); and (4) makes other clarifying and administrative edits 
to definitions throughout the Section, including renumbering. The June 
17, 2013, submittal further revises the definitions to make several 
administrative edits only.
    The April 10, 2014, submittal makes one revision to the definitions 
at Regulation 61-62.1, Section I.94.--``Volatile Organic Compound 
(VOC),'' to add a compound to the list of compounds determined to have 
negligible photochemical reactivity and therefore exempted from being 
considered a VOC, consistent with the federal definition. This revision 
in the April 10, 2014, submittal is superseded by another revision to 
the definition of VOC at I.94. in the August 8, 2014, submittal. This 
submittal changes the format of the definition of VOC at I.99., 
renumbered from I.94., to incorporate by reference the list of 
compounds exempted from the federal definition by making an explicit 
reference to the federal definition at 40 CFR 51.100(s). The August 8, 
2014, submittal goes on to revise Section I by: (1) Adding definitions 
for ``Code of Federal Regulations (CFR),'' ``NAICS [North American 
Industrial Classification System] Code,'' and ``SIC [Standard 
Industrial Classification] Code;'' and (2) making administrative 
changes throughout.
    Finally, the July 27, 2016, submittal makes subsequent revisions to 
Section I to add the definition of ``emission'' and makes 
administrative edits throughout. EPA has reviewed the changes made to 
South Carolina's definitions and is approving the aforementioned 
changes to Regulation 61-62.1, Section I into the SIP pursuant to CAA 
section 110.

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B. Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV--``Source Tests''

    South Carolina is amending its rules covering source testing at 
Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV--``Source Tests.'' Federal implementing 
regulations at 40 CFR 51.212--``Testing, inspection, enforcement, and 
complaints,'' require, among other things, that the SIP must provide 
for ``periodic testing and inspection of stationary sources.''
    The June 17, 2013, submittal revises the rule to make an 
administrative edit only. The August 8, 2014, submittal further revises 
the rule as follows: (1) Adds an additional requirement for site-
specific test plans to account for procedures for obtaining, analyzing, 
and reporting source test audit samples and results; (2) adds language 
to provide more prescriptive requirements for notifications of testing; 
(3) adds language to specify that where federal regulation requires 
specific certification for conducting source tests, the individuals 
conducting the tests will meet that requirement; (4) removes language 
stating SC DHEC would provide audit samples to sources for required 
audits; (5) adds language stating that sources must purchase samples 
from an audit sample provider where commercially available, and 
including procedures for the source audits, consistent with federal 
rulemakings on stationary source auditing; \2\ (6) adds language to 
specify additional information required for the required source test 
report; and (7) makes administrative changes throughout the Section.
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    \2\ See EPA rulemakings on September 13, 2010 (75 FR 55636) and 
March 28, 2011 (76 FR 17288) for more details.
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    EPA has reviewed the changes made to South Carolina's rules for 
source testing and is approving the aforementioned changes to 
Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV into the SIP pursuant to CAA section 
110.

C. Regulation 61-62.1, Section V--``Credible Evidence''

    South Carolina is making a minor change to its rules covering 
credible evidence at Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV--``Source Tests.'' 
Federal implementing regulations at 40 CFR 51.212--``Testing, 
inspection, enforcement, and complaints,'' require, among other things, 
that the SIP must not ``preclude the use, including the exclusive use, 
of any credible evidence or information, relevant to whether a source 
would have been in compliance with applicable requirements if the 
appropriate performance or compliance test or procedure had been 
performed.'' SC DHEC's SIP-approved provisions at Regulation 61-62.1, 
Standard V clarify State authority for enforcement and compliance 
certification and asserts that credible evidence is data that may be 
used to determine compliance or noncompliance with applicable emission 
limits.
    The August 8, 2014, submittal revises the regulation to make an 
administrative edit for consistency in internal citations only. EPA has 
reviewed the changes made to South Carolina's rules for credible 
evidence and is approving the aforementioned change to Regulation 61-
62.1, Section V into the SIP pursuant to CAA section 110.

D. Regulation 61-62.2--``Prohibition of Open Burning''

    South Carolina is making a minor change to its rules covering open 
burning at Regulation 61-62.2--``Prohibition of Open Burning.'' South 
Carolina's SIP-approved regulation prohibits open burning except in 
limited circumstances. The April 10, 2014, submittal revises the 
regulation to make an administrative edit to a referenced manual only. 
EPA has reviewed the changes made to South Carolina's rules for open 
burning and is approving the aforementioned change to Regulation 61-
62.2 into the SIP pursuant to CAA section 110.

E. Regulation 61-62.3--``Air Pollution Episodes''

    South Carolina is making minor changes to its rules covering air 
pollution episodes at Regulation 61-62.3--``Air Pollution Episodes.'' 
South Carolina's SIP-approved regulation defines classifications of 
high air pollution for public notification and outlines emission 
reduction plans corresponding to the different classifications. The 
July 18, 2011 and June 17, 2013, submittals revise the regulation at 
Section I--``Episode Criteria'' to make administrative edits to 
formatting and correct a typographical error only. EPA has reviewed the 
changes made to South Carolina's rules for air pollution episodes and 
is approving the aforementioned change to Regulation 61-62.3 into the 
SIP pursuant to CAA section 110.

F. Regulation 61-62.6--``Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter''

    South Carolina is making minor changes to its rules covering 
fugitive particulate matter at Regulation 61-62.6--``Control of 
Fugitive Particulate Matter.'' South Carolina's SIP-approved regulation 
describes procedures for properly controlling the release of fugitive 
particulate matter in nonattainment areas for particulate matter-
related standards, in areas with ambient air quality concentrations at 
or near primary standards, and generally applicable to all areas in the 
state. The April 10, 2014 submittal makes changes to Section I--
``Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment Areas'' and 
Section III--``Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide'' to 
make administrative edits only. The January 20, 2016 submittal makes a 
subsequent administrative edit to Section I--``Control of Fugitive 
Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment Areas'' only. EPA has reviewed the 
changes made to South Carolina's rules for controlling fugitive 
particulate matter and is approving the aforementioned change to 
Regulation 61-62.6 into the SIP pursuant to CAA section 110.

III. Incorporation by Reference

    In this rule, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes 
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR 
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of the following 
South Carolina Regulations: Regulation 61-62.1, Section I--
``Definitions,'' effective June 24, 2016, which revises definitions 
applicable to the SIP; Regulation 61-62.1, Section IV--``Source 
Tests,'' effective June 27, 2014, which revises requirements for 
stationary source testing; Regulation 61-62.1, Section V--``Credible 
Evidence,'' effective June 27, 2014, which revises formatting for 
consistency; Regulation 61-62.2--``Prohibition of Open Burning,'' 
effective December 27, 2013, which revises formatting for consistency; 
Regulation 61-62.3, Section I--``Episode Criteria,'' effective April 
26, 2013, which makes administrative edits to regulations prescribing 
air quality episodes; Regulation 61-62.6, Section I--``Control of 
Fugitive Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment Areas,'' effective 
November 27, 2015, which revises formatting; and Regulation 61-62.6, 
Section III--``Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide,'' 
effective December 27, 2013, which makes administrative language 
changes for consistency. Therefore, these materials have been approved 
by EPA for inclusion in the State implementation plan, have been 
incorporated by reference by EPA into that plan, are fully federally 
enforceable under sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of the effective 
date of the final rulemaking of EPA's approval, and will be 
incorporated by reference by the Director of the Federal Register in 
the

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next update to the SIP compilation.\3\ EPA has made, and will continue 
to make, these materials generally available through 
www.regulations.gov and/or at the EPA Region 4 Office (please contact 
the person identified in the For Further Information Contact section of 
this preamble for more information).
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    \3\ 62 FR 27968 (May 22, 1997).
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IV. Final Action

    EPA is approving the aforementioned changes to the South Carolina 
SIP, submitted on July 18, 2011, June 17, 2013, April 10, 2014, August 
8, 2014, January 20, 2016, and July 27, 2016 because they are 
consistent with the CAA and federal regulations. EPA is publishing this 
rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a 
noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. 
However, in the proposed rules section of this Federal Register 
publication, EPA is publishing a separate document that will serve as 
the proposal to approve the SIP revision should adverse comments be 
filed. This rule will be effective October 20, 2017 without further 
notice unless the Agency receives adverse comments by September 20, 
2017.
    If EPA receives such comments, then EPA will publish a document 
withdrawing the final rule and informing the public that the rule will 
not take effect. All adverse comments received will then be addressed 
in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. EPA will not 
institute a second comment period. Parties interested in commenting 
should do so at this time. If no such comments are received, the public 
is advised that this rule will be effective on October 20, 2017 and no 
further action will be taken on the proposed rule. Please note that if 
we receive adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of 
this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of 
the rule, we may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are 
not the subject of an adverse comment.

V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP 
submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable 
federal regulations. See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in 
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, 
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this 
action merely approves state law as meeting federal requirements and 
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state 
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to review 
by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders 12866 (58 
FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21, 2011);
     does not impose an information collection burden under the 
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     is certified as not having a significant economic impact 
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory 
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or 
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     does not have Federalism implications as specified in 
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     is not an economically significant regulatory action based 
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR 
19885, April 23, 1997);
     is not a significant regulatory action subject to 
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     is not subject to requirements of Section 12(d) of the 
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent 
with the CAA; and
     does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to 
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental 
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under 
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this direct final action for the State of South 
Carolina does not have Tribal implications as specified by Executive 
Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000), because it does not have 
substantial direct effects on an Indian Tribe. The Catawba Indian 
Nation Reservation is located within the South Carolina portion of the 
bi-state Charlotte Area. Pursuant to the Catawba Indian Claims 
Settlement Act, S.C. Code Ann. 27-16-120, ``all state and local 
environmental laws and regulations apply to the [Catawba Indian Nation] 
and Reservation and are fully enforceable by all relevant state and 
local agencies and authorities.'' EPA notes this action will not impose 
substantial direct costs on Tribal governments or preempt Tribal law.
    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally 
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating 
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, 
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the 
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and 
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of 
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior 
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot 
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal 
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C. 
804(2).
    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review 
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for 
the appropriate circuit by October 20, 2017. Filing a petition for 
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect 
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor 
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may 
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or 
action. Parties with objections to this direct final rule are 
encouraged to file a comment in response to the parallel notice of 
proposed rulemaking for this action published in the proposed rules 
section of today's Federal Register, rather than file an immediate 
petition for judicial review of this direct final rule, so that EPA can 
withdraw this direct final rule and address the comment in the proposed 
rulemaking. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to 
enforce its requirements. See section 307(b)(2).

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate 
matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, 
Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: August 4, 2017.
V. Anne Heard,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.

    40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

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Subpart PP--South Carolina

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2. Section 52.2120(c) is amended by:
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A. Under Regulation No. 62.1 revise the entries for ``Section I,'' 
``Section IV,'' and ``Section V,''
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B. Revise Regulation No. 62.2,
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C. Under Regulation No. 62.3, revise the entry for ``Section I,'' and
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D. Under Regulation No. 62.6, revise ``Section I'' and ``Section III''.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  52.2120  Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *

                              Air Pollution Control Regulations for South Carolina
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                                              State       EPA approval
   State citation       Title/subject    effective date       date               Federal Register Notice
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Section I..........  Definitions.......       6/24/2016       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
 
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Section IV.........  Source Tests......       6/27/2014       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
Section V..........  Credible Evidence.       6/27/2014       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
 
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Regulation No. 62.2  Prohibition of          12/27/2013       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
                      Open Burning.
 
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Section I..........  Episode Criteria..       4/26/2013       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
 
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Section I..........  Control of              11/27/2015       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
                      Fugitive
                      Particulate
                      Matter in Non-
                      Attainment Areas.
 
                                                  * * * * * * *
Section III........  Control of              12/27/2013       8/21/2017  [Insert citation of publication].
                      Fugitive
                      Particulate
                      Matter Statewide.
 
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                                              we do discuss the effects of this rule                  navigable waters of Humboldt Bay                      SUMMARY:    The Environmental Protection
                                              elsewhere in this preamble.                             within a 300 meter radius of position:                Agency (EPA) is taking direct final
                                                                                                      40°44′31″ N., 124°12′39″ W. (NAD83).                  action to approve changes to the South
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                                                                                                        (b) Enforcement period. The zone                    Carolina State Implementation Plan
                                                We have analyzed this rule under                      described in paragraph (a) of this                    (SIP) to revise several miscellaneous
                                              Department of Homeland Security                         section will be enforced from 8 a.m.                  rules, covering definitions, source tests,
                                              Management Directive 023–01 and                         until 4 p.m. on August 2, 2017 and from               credible evidence, open burning, air
                                              Commandant Instruction M16475.lD,                       8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on August 30, 2017.               pollution episodes, and fugitive
                                              which guide the Coast Guard in                          The Captain of the Port San Francisco                 particulate matter. EPA is approving
                                              complying with the National                             (COTP) will notify the maritime                       portions of SIP revisions submitted by
                                              Environmental Policy Act of 1969                        community of periods during which this                the State of South Carolina, through the
                                              (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4321–4370f), and                      zone will be enforced via Broadcast                   South Carolina Department of Health
                                              have determined that this action is one                 Notice to Mariners in accordance with                 and Environmental Control (SC DHEC)
                                              of a category of actions that do not                    33 CFR 165.7.                                         on the following dates: July 18, 2011,
                                              individually or cumulatively have a                       (c) Definitions. As used in this                    June 17, 2013, April 10, 2014, August 8,
                                              significant effect on the human                         section, ‘‘designated representative’’                2014, January 20, 2016, and July 27,
                                              environment. This rule involves a safety                means a Coast Guard Patrol                            2016. These actions are being taken
                                              zone of limited size and duration. This                 Commander, including a Coast Guard                    pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
                                              rule is categorically excluded from                     coxswain, petty officer, or other officer             DATES: This direct final rule is effective
                                              further review under paragraph 34(g) of                 on a Coast Guard vessel or a Federal,                 October 20, 2017 without further notice,
                                              Figure 2–1 of the Commandant                            State, or local officer designated by or              unless EPA receives adverse comment
                                              Instruction. A Record of Environmental                  assisting the COTP in the enforcement                 by September 20, 2017. If EPA receives
                                              Consideration is available in the docket                of the safety zone.                                   such comments, it will publish a timely
                                              for this rulemaking. We seek any                          (d) Regulations. (1) Under the general              withdrawal of the direct final rule in the
                                              comments or information that may lead                   regulations in 33 CFR part 165, subpart               Federal Register and inform the public
                                              to the discovery of a significant                       C, entry into, transiting or anchoring                that the rule will not take effect.
                                              environmental impact from this rule.                    within this safety zone is prohibited                 ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
                                              G. Protest Activities                                   unless authorized by the COTP or a                    identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R04–
                                                                                                      designated representative.                            OAR–2017–0387 at http://
                                                The Coast Guard respects the First                      (2) The safety zone is closed to all                www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
                                              Amendment rights of protesters.                         vessel traffic, except as may be                      instructions for submitting comments.
                                              Protesters are asked to contact the                     permitted by the COTP or a designated                 Once submitted, comments cannot be
                                              person listed in the FOR FURTHER                        representative.                                       edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
                                              INFORMATION CONTACT section to                            (3) Vessel operators desiring to enter              EPA may publish any comment received
                                              coordinate protest activities so that your              or operate within the safety zone must                to its public docket. Do not submit
                                              message can be received without                         contact the COTP or a designated                      electronically any information you
                                              jeopardizing the safety or security of                  representative to obtain permission to                consider to be Confidential Business
                                              people, places or vessels.                              do so. Vessel operators given permission              Information (CBI) or other information
                                              List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 165                     to enter or operate in the safety zone                whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
                                                                                                      must comply with all directions given to              Multimedia submissions (audio, video,
                                                Harbors, Marine safety, Navigation                    them by the COTP or a designated                      etc.) must be accompanied by a written
                                              (water), Reporting and recordkeeping                    representative. Persons and vessels may               comment. The written comment is
                                              requirements, Security measures, and                    request permission to enter the safety                considered the official comment and
                                              Waterways.                                              zone through the 24-hour Command                      should include discussion of all points
                                                For the reasons discussed in the                      Center at telephone (415) 399–3547 or                 you wish to make. EPA will generally
                                              preamble, the Coast Guard amends 33                     on VHF channel 16.                                    not consider comments or comment
                                              CFR part 165 as follows:                                                                                      contents located outside of the primary
                                                                                                        Dated: August 1, 2017.
                                                                                                      Anthony J. Ceraolo,
                                                                                                                                                            submission (i.e., on the Web, cloud, or
                                              PART 165—REGULATED NAVIGATION                                                                                 other file sharing system). For
                                              AREAS AND LIMITED ACCESS AREAS                          Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the
                                                                                                      Port San Francisco.
                                                                                                                                                            additional submission methods, the full
                                              ■ 1. The authority citation for part 165                                                                      EPA public comment policy,
                                                                                                      [FR Doc. 2017–17655 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am]
                                              continues to read as follows:                                                                                 information about CBI or multimedia
                                                                                                      BILLING CODE 9110–04–P
                                                                                                                                                            submissions, and general guidance on
                                                Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1231; 50 U.S.C. 191;                                                                   making effective comments, please visit
                                              33 CFR 1.05–1, 6.04–1, 6.04–6, and 160.5;
                                                                                                                                                            http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/
                                              Department of Homeland Security Delegation              ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
                                              No. 0170.1.                                                                                                   commenting-epa-dockets.
                                                                                                      AGENCY                                                FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              ■ 2. Add § 165.T11–867 to read as
                                              follows:                                                                                                      D. Brad Akers, Air Regulatory
                                                                                                      40 CFR Part 52
                                                                                                                                                            Management Section, Air Planning and
                                              § 165.T11–867 Safety Zone; PG&E                         [EPA–R04–OAR–2017–0387; FRL–9966–34–                  Implementation Branch, Air, Pesticides
                                              Evolution, King Salmon, CA.                             Region 4]                                             and Toxics Management Division, U.S.
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                                                (a) Location. This temporary safety                                                                         Environmental Protection Agency,
                                              zone is established for the navigable                   Air Plan Approval; SC: Miscellaneous                  Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street SW.,
                                              waters of Humboldt Bay in King                          Revisions to Multiple Rules                           Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. Mr. Akers
                                              Salmon, California as depicted in                       AGENCY: Environmental Protection                      can be reached via telephone at (404)
                                              National Oceanic and Atmospheric                        Agency (EPA).                                         562–9089 or via electronic mail at
                                              Administration (NOAA) Chart 18622.                                                                            akers.brad@epa.gov.
                                                                                                      ACTION: Direct final rule.
                                              The safety zone will encompass the                                                                            SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:



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                                              I. What action is EPA taking?                                         Regulations Annotated (S.C. Code Ann.                            Episodes’’ at Section I—‘‘Episode
                                                 On July 18, 2011, June 17, 2013, April                             Regs.). The changes EPA is approving                             Criteria’’ and Regulation 61–62.6—
                                              10, 2014, August 8, 2014, January 20,                                 into the SIP in this action modify                               ‘‘Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter’’
                                              2016, and July 27, 2016, SC DHEC                                      portions of Regulation 61–62.1                                   at Section I—‘‘Control of Fugitive
                                              submitted SIP revisions to EPA for                                    ‘‘Definitions and General Requirements’’                         Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment
                                              approval that involve changes to South                                at Section I—‘‘Definitions,’’ Regulation                         Areas’’ and Section III—‘‘Control of
                                              Carolina’s SIP regulations to add                                     61–62.1, Section IV—‘‘Source Tests,’’                            Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide.’’
                                              definitions, make administrative and                                  Regulation 61–62.1, Section V—                                      At this time, EPA is not acting on the
                                              clarifying amendments, and correct                                    ‘‘Credible Evidence.’’ EPA is also                               changes detailed in Table 1 below. EPA
                                              typographical errors. These SIP                                       approving changes to Regulation 61–                              will address all remaining changes to
                                              submittals make changes to several air                                62.2—‘‘Prohibition of Open Burning,’’                            the South Carolina SIP as listed above
                                              quality rules in South Carolina Code of                               Regulation 61–62.3—‘‘Air Pollution                               in a separate action.

                                                                                                TABLE 1—OTHER PORTIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA SUBMITTALS
                                                                          Submittal                                                         Regulation                                                        Status

                                              July 18, 2011 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.1,    Section II .............................   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              July 18, 2011 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 1 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              July 18, 2011 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 2 ...................         Approved April 3, 2013 (78 FR 19994).
                                              July 18, 2011 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 4 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              July 18, 2011 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 6 ...................         Not part of the SIP.1
                                              June 17, 2013 .......................................................     Regulation   61–62.1,    Section II .............................   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              June 17, 2013 .......................................................     Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 4 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              June 17, 2013 .......................................................     Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 5 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              April 10, 2014 ........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 7 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              August 8, 2014 ......................................................     Regulation   61–62.1,    Section II .............................   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              August 8, 2014 ......................................................     Regulation   61–62.1,    Section III ............................   Approved June 12, 2015 (80 FR 33413)
                                                                                                                                                                                              and May 31, 2017 (82 FR 24851).
                                              August 8, 2014 ......................................................     Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 1 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              August 8, 2014 ......................................................     Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 4 ...................         Approved April 3, 2013 (78 FR 19994).
                                              January 20, 2016 ..................................................       Regulation   61–62.1,    Section II .............................   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              January 20, 2016 ..................................................       Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 5 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              January 20, 2016 ..................................................       Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 7.1 ................          EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              July 27, 2016 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.1,    Section II .............................   EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              July 27, 2016 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 4 ...................         EPA will evaluate in a separate action.
                                              July 27, 2016 .........................................................   Regulation   61–62.5,    Standard No. 5.2 ................          EPA will evaluate in a separate action.



                                              II. Analysis of South Carolina’s                                      to definitions throughout the Section,                           exempted from the federal definition by
                                              Submittals                                                            including renumbering. The June 17,                              making an explicit reference to the
                                                                                                                    2013, submittal further revises the                              federal definition at 40 CFR 51.100(s).
                                              A. Regulation 61–62.1, Section I—
                                                                                                                    definitions to make several                                      The August 8, 2014, submittal goes on
                                              ‘‘Definitions’’
                                                                                                                    administrative edits only.                                       to revise Section I by: (1) Adding
                                                 South Carolina is amending its list of                                The April 10, 2014, submittal makes                           definitions for ‘‘Code of Federal
                                              applicable definitions related to the                                 one revision to the definitions at                               Regulations (CFR),’’ ‘‘NAICS [North
                                              regulation of air quality at Regulation                               Regulation 61–62.1, Section I.94.—                               American Industrial Classification
                                              61–62.1, Section I—‘‘Definitions.’’ The                               ‘‘Volatile Organic Compound (VOC),’’ to                          System] Code,’’ and ‘‘SIC [Standard
                                              July 18, 2011, submittal makes several                                add a compound to the list of                                    Industrial Classification] Code;’’ and (2)
                                              changes to the definitions as follows: (1)                            compounds determined to have                                     making administrative changes
                                              Adds a definition for ‘‘CAA [Clean Air                                negligible photochemical reactivity and                          throughout.
                                              Act];’’ (2) adds definitions for ‘‘PM2.5,’’                           therefore exempted from being
                                              or fine particulate matter with an                                    considered a VOC, consistent with the                              Finally, the July 27, 2016, submittal
                                              aerodynamic diameter less than or equal                               federal definition. This revision in the                         makes subsequent revisions to Section I
                                              to a nominal 2.5 micrometers, and                                     April 10, 2014, submittal is superseded                          to add the definition of ‘‘emission’’ and
                                              ‘‘PM2.5 emissions;’’ (3) revises the                                  by another revision to the definition of                         makes administrative edits throughout.
                                              definition of ‘‘fugitive emissions’’ to                               VOC at I.94. in the August 8, 2014,                              EPA has reviewed the changes made to
                                              match the federal definition at 40 CFR                                submittal. This submittal changes the                            South Carolina’s definitions and is
                                              51.165(a)(1)(ix), 40 CFR 51.166(b)(20),                               format of the definition of VOC at I.99.,                        approving the aforementioned changes
                                              and 40 CFR 52.21(b)(20); and (4) makes                                renumbered from I.94., to incorporate by                         to Regulation 61–62.1, Section I into the
                                              other clarifying and administrative edits                             reference the list of compounds                                  SIP pursuant to CAA section 110.
                                                 1 In its July 18, 2011, submittal, South Carolina                  the regulation into the SIP was based on EPA’s                   inadvertently approved a revision to Regulation 61–
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                                              is removing and reserving its program for setting                     analysis that the rule did not meet EPA’s Emissions              62.5, Standard No. 6 to correct typographical errors
                                              alternative emission limits at Regulation 61–62.5,                    Trading Policy Statement, Economic Incentive                     (67 FR 30594). This action was done in error since
                                              Standard No. 6 ‘‘Alternative Emission Limitation                      Program rules, nor the CAA amendments of 1990,                   the original adoption of the Regulation was
                                              Options (Bubble).’’ This change is not presently                      and a March 24, 1994, request for disapproval from
                                                                                                                                                                                     rescinded on March 8, 1995 (60 FR 12700). EPA
                                              before EPA because we rescinded the original                          SC DHEC. Therefore, Regulation 61–62.5, Standard
                                              approval of this regulation and disapproved a                         No. 6 is no longer part of the federally approved                will address the error and the incorporation by
                                              further revision to the regulation on March 8, 1995                   SIP, and this revision to remove and reserve the                 reference of Regulation 61–62.5, Standard No. 6 at
                                              (60 FR 12700). The 1995 action disapproving a SIP                     existing regulation is not before EPA for                        40 CFR 52.2120(c) in another action.
                                              revision and rescinding approval of the adoption of                   consideration. However, on May 7, 2002, EPA



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                                              B. Regulation 61–62.1, Section IV—                      SC DHEC’s SIP-approved provisions at                  nonattainment areas for particulate
                                              ‘‘Source Tests’’                                        Regulation 61–62.1, Standard V clarify                matter-related standards, in areas with
                                                 South Carolina is amending its rules                 State authority for enforcement and                   ambient air quality concentrations at or
                                              covering source testing at Regulation                   compliance certification and asserts that             near primary standards, and generally
                                              61–62.1, Section IV—‘‘Source Tests.’’                   credible evidence is data that may be                 applicable to all areas in the state. The
                                              Federal implementing regulations at 40                  used to determine compliance or                       April 10, 2014 submittal makes changes
                                              CFR 51.212—‘‘Testing, inspection,                       noncompliance with applicable                         to Section I—‘‘Control of Fugitive
                                              enforcement, and complaints,’’ require,                 emission limits.                                      Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment
                                              among other things, that the SIP must                     The August 8, 2014, submittal revises               Areas’’ and Section III—‘‘Control of
                                              provide for ‘‘periodic testing and                      the regulation to make an administrative              Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide’’
                                              inspection of stationary sources.’’                     edit for consistency in internal citations            to make administrative edits only. The
                                                 The June 17, 2013, submittal revises                 only. EPA has reviewed the changes                    January 20, 2016 submittal makes a
                                              the rule to make an administrative edit                 made to South Carolina’s rules for                    subsequent administrative edit to
                                              only. The August 8, 2014, submittal                     credible evidence and is approving the                Section I—‘‘Control of Fugitive
                                              further revises the rule as follows: (1)                aforementioned change to Regulation                   Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment
                                              Adds an additional requirement for site-                61–62.1, Section V into the SIP pursuant              Areas’’ only. EPA has reviewed the
                                              specific test plans to account for                      to CAA section 110.                                   changes made to South Carolina’s rules
                                              procedures for obtaining, analyzing, and                D. Regulation 61–62.2—‘‘Prohibition of                for controlling fugitive particulate
                                              reporting source test audit samples and                 Open Burning’’                                        matter and is approving the
                                              results; (2) adds language to provide                                                                         aforementioned change to Regulation
                                                                                                         South Carolina is making a minor                   61–62.6 into the SIP pursuant to CAA
                                              more prescriptive requirements for
                                                                                                      change to its rules covering open                     section 110.
                                              notifications of testing; (3) adds
                                              language to specify that where federal                  burning at Regulation 61–62.2—
                                                                                                      ‘‘Prohibition of Open Burning.’’ South                III. Incorporation by Reference
                                              regulation requires specific certification
                                              for conducting source tests, the                        Carolina’s SIP-approved regulation                       In this rule, EPA is finalizing
                                              individuals conducting the tests will                   prohibits open burning except in                      regulatory text that includes
                                              meet that requirement; (4) removes                      limited circumstances. The April 10,                  incorporation by reference. In
                                              language stating SC DHEC would                          2014, submittal revises the regulation to             accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
                                              provide audit samples to sources for                    make an administrative edit to a                      51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation
                                              required audits; (5) adds language                      referenced manual only. EPA has                       by reference of the following South
                                              stating that sources must purchase                      reviewed the changes made to South                    Carolina Regulations: Regulation 61–
                                              samples from an audit sample provider                   Carolina’s rules for open burning and is              62.1, Section I—‘‘Definitions,’’ effective
                                              where commercially available, and                       approving the aforementioned change to                June 24, 2016, which revises definitions
                                              including procedures for the source                     Regulation 61–62.2 into the SIP                       applicable to the SIP; Regulation 61–
                                              audits, consistent with federal                         pursuant to CAA section 110.                          62.1, Section IV—‘‘Source Tests,’’
                                              rulemakings on stationary source                        E. Regulation 61–62.3—‘‘Air Pollution                 effective June 27, 2014, which revises
                                              auditing; 2 (6) adds language to specify                Episodes’’                                            requirements for stationary source
                                              additional information required for the                                                                       testing; Regulation 61–62.1, Section V—
                                                                                                        South Carolina is making minor
                                              required source test report; and (7)                                                                          ‘‘Credible Evidence,’’ effective June 27,
                                                                                                      changes to its rules covering air
                                              makes administrative changes                                                                                  2014, which revises formatting for
                                                                                                      pollution episodes at Regulation 61–
                                              throughout the Section.                                                                                       consistency; Regulation 61–62.2—
                                                                                                      62.3—‘‘Air Pollution Episodes.’’ South
                                                 EPA has reviewed the changes made                                                                          ‘‘Prohibition of Open Burning,’’
                                                                                                      Carolina’s SIP-approved regulation
                                              to South Carolina’s rules for source                                                                          effective December 27, 2013, which
                                                                                                      defines classifications of high air
                                              testing and is approving the                                                                                  revises formatting for consistency;
                                                                                                      pollution for public notification and
                                              aforementioned changes to Regulation                                                                          Regulation 61–62.3, Section I—‘‘Episode
                                                                                                      outlines emission reduction plans
                                              61–62.1, Section IV into the SIP                                                                              Criteria,’’ effective April 26, 2013,
                                                                                                      corresponding to the different
                                              pursuant to CAA section 110.                                                                                  which makes administrative edits to
                                                                                                      classifications. The July 18, 2011 and
                                              C. Regulation 61–62.1, Section V—                       June 17, 2013, submittals revise the                  regulations prescribing air quality
                                              ‘‘Credible Evidence’’                                   regulation at Section I—‘‘Episode                     episodes; Regulation 61–62.6, Section
                                                                                                      Criteria’’ to make administrative edits to            I—‘‘Control of Fugitive Particulate
                                                 South Carolina is making a minor                                                                           Matter in Non-Attainment Areas,’’
                                              change to its rules covering credible                   formatting and correct a typographical
                                                                                                      error only. EPA has reviewed the                      effective November 27, 2015, which
                                              evidence at Regulation 61–62.1, Section                                                                       revises formatting; and Regulation 61–
                                              IV—‘‘Source Tests.’’ Federal                            changes made to South Carolina’s rules
                                                                                                      for air pollution episodes and is                     62.6, Section III—‘‘Control of Fugitive
                                              implementing regulations at 40 CFR                                                                            Particulate Matter Statewide,’’ effective
                                              51.212—‘‘Testing, inspection,                           approving the aforementioned change to
                                                                                                      Regulation 61–62.3 into the SIP                       December 27, 2013, which makes
                                              enforcement, and complaints,’’ require,                                                                       administrative language changes for
                                              among other things, that the SIP must                   pursuant to CAA section 110.
                                                                                                                                                            consistency. Therefore, these materials
                                              not ‘‘preclude the use, including the                   F. Regulation 61–62.6—‘‘Control of                    have been approved by EPA for
                                              exclusive use, of any credible evidence                 Fugitive Particulate Matter’’                         inclusion in the State implementation
                                              or information, relevant to whether a                                                                         plan, have been incorporated by
                                                                                                        South Carolina is making minor
                                              source would have been in compliance
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                                                                                                      changes to its rules covering fugitive                reference by EPA into that plan, are
                                              with applicable requirements if the                                                                           fully federally enforceable under
                                                                                                      particulate matter at Regulation 61–
                                              appropriate performance or compliance                                                                         sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of
                                                                                                      62.6—‘‘Control of Fugitive Particulate
                                              test or procedure had been performed.’’                                                                       the effective date of the final rulemaking
                                                                                                      Matter.’’ South Carolina’s SIP-approved
                                                2 See EPA rulemakings on September 13, 2010 (75       regulation describes procedures for                   of EPA’s approval, and will be
                                              FR 55636) and March 28, 2011 (76 FR 17288) for          properly controlling the release of                   incorporated by reference by the
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                                              next update to the SIP compilation.3                      federal requirements and does not                        The Congressional Review Act, 5
                                              EPA has made, and will continue to                        impose additional requirements beyond                 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the Small
                                              make, these materials generally                           those imposed by state law. For that                  Business Regulatory Enforcement
                                              available through www.regulations.gov                     reason, this action:                                  Fairness Act of 1996, generally provides
                                              and/or at the EPA Region 4 Office                            • Is not a significant regulatory action           that before a rule may take effect, the
                                              (please contact the person identified in                  subject to review by the Office of                    agency promulgating the rule must
                                              the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT                       Management and Budget under                           submit a rule report, which includes a
                                              section of this preamble for more                         Executive Orders 12866 (58 FR 51735,                  copy of the rule, to each House of the
                                              information).                                             October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821,               Congress and to the Comptroller General
                                              IV. Final Action                                          January 21, 2011);                                    of the United States. EPA will submit a
                                                                                                           • does not impose an information                   report containing this action and other
                                                 EPA is approving the aforementioned                    collection burden under the provisions                required information to the U.S. Senate,
                                              changes to the South Carolina SIP,                        of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44                    the U.S. House of Representatives, and
                                              submitted on July 18, 2011, June 17,                      U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);                                 the Comptroller General of the United
                                              2013, April 10, 2014, August 8, 2014,                        • is certified as not having a                     States prior to publication of the rule in
                                              January 20, 2016, and July 27, 2016                       significant economic impact on a                      the Federal Register. A major rule
                                              because they are consistent with the                      substantial number of small entities                  cannot take effect until 60 days after it
                                              CAA and federal regulations. EPA is                       under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5               is published in the Federal Register.
                                              publishing this rule without prior                        U.S.C. 601 et seq.);                                  This action is not a ‘‘major rule’’ as
                                              proposal because the Agency views this                       • does not contain any unfunded                    defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).
                                              as a noncontroversial submittal and                       mandate or significantly or uniquely                     Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA,
                                              anticipates no adverse comments.                                                                                petitions for judicial review of this
                                                                                                        affect small governments, as described
                                              However, in the proposed rules section                                                                          action must be filed in the United States
                                                                                                        in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
                                              of this Federal Register publication,                                                                           Court of Appeals for the appropriate
                                                                                                        of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–4);
                                              EPA is publishing a separate document
                                                                                                           • does not have Federalism                         circuit by October 20, 2017. Filing a
                                              that will serve as the proposal to                                                                              petition for reconsideration by the
                                                                                                        implications as specified in Executive
                                              approve the SIP revision should adverse                                                                         Administrator of this final rule does not
                                                                                                        Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10,
                                              comments be filed. This rule will be                                                                            affect the finality of this action for the
                                                                                                        1999);
                                              effective October 20, 2017 without
                                              further notice unless the Agency                             • is not an economically significant               purposes of judicial review nor does it
                                                                                                        regulatory action based on health or                  extend the time within which a petition
                                              receives adverse comments by                                                                                    for judicial review may be filed, and
                                              September 20, 2017.                                       safety risks subject to Executive Order
                                                                                                        13045 (62 FR 19885, April 23, 1997);                  shall not postpone the effectiveness of
                                                 If EPA receives such comments, then
                                              EPA will publish a document                                  • is not a significant regulatory action           such rule or action. Parties with
                                                                                                        subject to Executive Order 13211 (66 FR               objections to this direct final rule are
                                              withdrawing the final rule and
                                                                                                        28355, May 22, 2001);                                 encouraged to file a comment in
                                              informing the public that the rule will
                                                                                                           • is not subject to requirements of                response to the parallel notice of
                                              not take effect. All adverse comments
                                                                                                        Section 12(d) of the National                         proposed rulemaking for this action
                                              received will then be addressed in a
                                                                                                        Technology Transfer and Advancement                   published in the proposed rules section
                                              subsequent final rule based on the
                                                                                                        Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because              of today’s Federal Register, rather than
                                              proposed rule. EPA will not institute a
                                                                                                        application of those requirements would               file an immediate petition for judicial
                                              second comment period. Parties
                                                                                                        be inconsistent with the CAA; and                     review of this direct final rule, so that
                                              interested in commenting should do so
                                                                                                           • does not provide EPA with the                    EPA can withdraw this direct final rule
                                              at this time. If no such comments are
                                                                                                        discretionary authority to address, as                and address the comment in the
                                              received, the public is advised that this
                                                                                                        appropriate, disproportionate human                   proposed rulemaking. This action may
                                              rule will be effective on October 20,
                                                                                                        health or environmental effects, using                not be challenged later in proceedings to
                                              2017 and no further action will be taken
                                                                                                        practicable and legally permissible                   enforce its requirements. See section
                                              on the proposed rule. Please note that if
                                                                                                        methods, under Executive Order 12898                  307(b)(2).
                                              we receive adverse comment on an
                                              amendment, paragraph, or section of                       (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).                      List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
                                              this rule and if that provision may be                       In addition, this direct final action for
                                                                                                                                                                Environmental protection, Air
                                              severed from the remainder of the rule,                   the State of South Carolina does not
                                                                                                                                                              pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
                                              we may adopt as final those provisions                    have Tribal implications as specified by
                                                                                                                                                              Incorporation by reference, Lead,
                                              of the rule that are not the subject of an                Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249,
                                                                                                                                                              Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate
                                              adverse comment.                                          November 9, 2000), because it does not
                                                                                                                                                              matter, Reporting and recordkeeping
                                                                                                        have substantial direct effects on an
                                              V. Statutory and Executive Order                                                                                requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile
                                                                                                        Indian Tribe. The Catawba Indian
                                              Reviews                                                                                                         organic compounds.
                                                                                                        Nation Reservation is located within the
                                                Under the CAA, the Administrator is                     South Carolina portion of the bi-state                  Dated: August 4, 2017.
                                              required to approve a SIP submission                      Charlotte Area. Pursuant to the Catawba               V. Anne Heard,
                                              that complies with the provisions of the                  Indian Claims Settlement Act, S.C. Code               Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.
                                              Act and applicable federal regulations.                   Ann. 27–16–120, ‘‘all state and local                     40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:
                                              See 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a).                   environmental laws and regulations
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                                              Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions,                       apply to the [Catawba Indian Nation]                  PART 52—APPROVAL AND
                                              EPA’s role is to approve state choices,                   and Reservation and are fully                         PROMULGATION OF
                                              provided that they meet the criteria of                   enforceable by all relevant state and                 IMPLEMENTATION PLANS
                                              the CAA. Accordingly, this action                         local agencies and authorities.’’ EPA
                                              merely approves state law as meeting                      notes this action will not impose                     ■ 1. The authority citation for part 52
                                                                                                        substantial direct costs on Tribal                    continues to read as follows:
                                                3 62   FR 27968 (May 22, 1997).                         governments or preempt Tribal law.                        Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.



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                                                                   Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 160 / Monday, August 21, 2017 / Rules and Regulations                                                                         39541

                                              Subpart PP—South Carolina                                             ■  B. Revise Regulation No. 62.2,                               § 52.2120   Identification of plan.
                                                                                                                    ■  C. Under Regulation No. 62.3, revise                         *       *    *        *      *
                                              ■ 2. Section 52.2120(c) is amended by:                                the entry for ‘‘Section I,’’ and
                                              ■ A. Under Regulation No. 62.1 revise                                 ■ D. Under Regulation No. 62.6, revise
                                                                                                                                                                                        (c) * * *
                                              the entries for ‘‘Section I,’’ ‘‘Section IV,’’                        ‘‘Section I’’ and ‘‘Section III’’.
                                              and ‘‘Section V,’’                                                       The revisions read as follows:

                                                                                               AIR POLLUTION CONTROL REGULATIONS FOR SOUTH CAROLINA
                                                                                                                                                                       State            EPA
                                               State citation                                           Title/subject                                                                                     Federal Register Notice
                                                                                                                                                                   effective date   approval date


                                                        *                          *                                 *                                 *                       *                      *                      *
                                              Section I .......    Definitions .................................................................................        6/24/2016        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].

                                                       *                        *                                *                                 *                           *                      *                      *
                                              Section IV .....     Source Tests ............................................................................            6/27/2014        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].

                                                       *                        *                             *                                 *                              *                      *                      *
                                              Section V ......     Credible Evidence ....................................................................               6/27/2014        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].

                                                       *                          *                      *                                 *                                   *                      *                      *
                                              Regulation           Prohibition of Open Burning .....................................................                   12/27/2013        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].
                                                No. 62.2.

                                                        *                       *                                *                                 *                           *                      *                      *
                                              Section I .......    Episode Criteria ........................................................................            4/26/2013        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].

                                                        *                      *                   *                  *                                                        *                      *                      *
                                              Section I .......    Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter in Non-Attainment                                            11/27/2015        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].
                                                                     Areas.

                                                        *                        *                     *                        *                                              *                      *                      *
                                              Section III .....    Control of Fugitive Particulate Matter Statewide .....................                              12/27/2013        8/21/2017     [Insert citation of publication].

                                                         *                             *                                *                              *                       *                      *                      *



                                              *      *       *        *         *                                   submitted a petition to EPA under the                           and the telephone number for the OPP
                                              [FR Doc. 2017–17240 Filed 8–18–17; 8:45 am]                           Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act                            Docket is (703) 305–5805. Please review
                                              BILLING CODE 6560–50–P                                                (FFDCA), requesting this amendment.                             the visitor instructions and additional
                                                                                                                    This regulation eliminates the need to                          information about the docket available
                                                                                                                    establish a maximum permissible level                           at http://www.epa.gov/dockets.
                                              ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION                                              for residues of naphthalenesulfonic                             FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
                                              AGENCY                                                                acids formaldehyde condensates,                                 Michael Goodis, Registration Division
                                                                                                                    potassium salts, when used consistent                           (7505P), Office of Pesticide Programs,
                                              40 CFR Part 180                                                       with the terms.                                                 Environmental Protection Agency, 1200
                                              [EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0500; FRL–9964–21]                                   DATES: This regulation is effective                             Pennsylvania Ave. NW., Washington,
                                                                                                                    August 21, 2017. Objections and                                 DC 20460–0001; main telephone
                                              Potassium Salts of                                                    requests for hearings must be received                          number: (703) 305–7090; email address:
                                              Naphthalenesulfonic Acids                                             on or before October 20, 2017, and must                         RDFRNotices@epa.gov.
                                              Formaldehyde Condensates;                                             be filed in accordance with the
                                              Exemption From the Requirement of a                                                                                                   SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
                                                                                                                    instructions provided in 40 CFR part
                                              Tolerance                                                             178 (see also Unit I.C. of the                                  I. General Information
                                              AGENCY:  Environmental Protection                                     SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION).
                                                                                                                                                                                    A. Does this action apply to me?
                                              Agency (EPA).                                                         ADDRESSES: The docket for this action,
                                                                                                                    identified by docket identification (ID)                           You may be potentially affected by
                                              ACTION: Final rule.
                                                                                                                    number EPA–HQ–OPP–2016–0500, is                                 this action if you are an agricultural
                                              SUMMARY:   This regulation establishes an                             available at http://www.regulations.gov                         producer, food manufacturer, or
                                              exemption from the requirement of a                                   or at the Office of Pesticide Programs                          pesticide manufacturer. The following
                                              tolerance for residues of                                             Regulatory Public Docket (OPP Docket)                           list of North American Industrial
                                              naphthalenesulfonic acids                                             in the Environmental Protection Agency                          Classification System (NAICS) codes is
                                              formaldehyde condensates, potassium                                   Docket Center (EPA/DC), West William                            not intended to be exhaustive, but rather
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                                              salts (CAS Reg. No. 67828–14–2) when                                  Jefferson Clinton Bldg., Rm. 3334, 1301                         provides a guide to help readers
                                              used as an inert ingredient (surfactant                               Constitution Ave. NW., Washington, DC                           determine whether this document
                                              and related adjuvant of surfactants)                                  20460–0001. The Public Reading Room                             applies to them. Potentially affected
                                              applied to growing crops and raw                                      is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,                            entities may include:
                                              agricultural commodities after harvest                                Monday through Friday, excluding legal                             • Crop production (NAICS code 111).
                                              by amending an existing exemption for                                 holidays. The telephone number for the                             • Animal production (NAICS code
                                              similar substances. Monsanto Company                                  Public Reading Room is (202) 566–1744,                          112).


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Document Created: 2017-08-19 00:44:48
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CategoryRegulatory Information
CollectionFederal Register
sudoc ClassAE 2.7:
GS 4.107:
AE 2.106:
PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionDirect final rule.
DatesJuly 18, 2011, June 17, 2013, April 10, 2014, August 8, 2014, January 20, 2016, and July 27, 2016. These actions are being taken pursuant to the Clean Air Act.
ContactD. Brad Akers, 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. Mr. Akers can be reached via telephone at (404) 562-9089 or via electronic mail at [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 39537 
CFR AssociatedEnvironmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Carbon Monoxide; Incorporation by Reference; Lead; Nitrogen Dioxide; Ozone; Particulate Matter; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Sulfur Oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds

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