83 FR 24952 - Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Nevada; Rescission of Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan for the Reid Gardner Generating Station

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 105 (May 31, 2018)

Page Range		24952-24954
FR Document		2018-11752

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to rescind the Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that we promulgated on August 23, 2012, to regulate air pollutant emissions from Reid Gardner Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3 (RGGS), previously located in Clark County, Nevada. The EPA is proposing this action in response to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's (NDEP) request dated January 16, 2018. The request seeks rescission of the FIP because RGGS Units 1-3 have been permanently decommissioned and are being dismantled and demolished, as demonstrated by the supporting documentation provided by NDEP.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R09-OAR-2018-0221, FRL-9978-81--Region 9]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Nevada; Rescission of Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan for the 
Reid Gardner Generating Station

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
rescind the Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that we 
promulgated on August 23, 2012, to regulate air pollutant emissions 
from Reid Gardner Generating Station Units 1, 2, and 3 (RGGS), 
previously located in Clark County, Nevada. The EPA is proposing this 
action in response to the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection's 
(NDEP) request dated January 16, 2018. The request seeks rescission of 
the FIP because RGGS Units 1-3 have been permanently decommissioned and 
are being dismantled and demolished, as demonstrated by the supporting 
documentation provided by NDEP.

DATES: Any comments on this proposal must arrive by July 16, 2018. 
Requests for a public hearing must be received on or before June 15, 
2018.

ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID number EPA-
R09-OAR-2018-0221, at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the online 
instructions for submitting comments. Once submitted, comments cannot 
be edited or removed from Regulations.gov. The EPA may publish any 
comment received to its public docket. Do not submit electronically any 
information you consider to be Confidential Business Information (CBI) 
or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. 
Multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be accompanied by a 
written comment. The written comment is considered the official comment 
and should include discussion of all points you wish to make. The EPA 
will generally not consider comments or comment contents located 
outside of the primary submission (i.e., on the Web, cloud, or other 
file sharing system). For additional submission methods, the EPA's full 
public comment policy, information about CBI or multimedia submissions, 
and general guidance on making effective comments, please visit

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http://www2.epa.gov/dockets/commenting-epa-dockets.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Krishna Viswanathan, EPA Region IX, 
(520) 999-7880, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Throughout this document, ``we,'' ``us,'' 
and ``our'' refer to the EPA.

Table of Contents

I. Background
II. Proposed Action
III. Solicitation of Comments
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

I. Background

    Congress created a program for protecting visibility in the 
nation's national parks and wilderness areas in 1977 by adding section 
169A to the Clean Air Act (CAA). In the 1990 CAA Amendments, Congress 
amended the visibility provisions in the CAA to focus attention on the 
problem of regional haze, which is visibility impairment produced by a 
multitude of sources and activities located across a broad geographic 
area.\1\ We promulgated the initial Regional Haze Rule (RHR) in 1999, 
and updated it in 2017. The RHR requires states to develop and 
implement State Implementation Plans (SIPs) to ensure reasonable 
progress toward improving visibility in mandatory Class I Federal areas 
by reducing emissions that cause or contribute to regional haze.\2\ 
Under the RHR, states are directed to conduct Best Available Retrofit 
Technology (BART) determinations for BART-eligible sources that may be 
anticipated to cause or contribute to any visibility impairment in a 
Class I area.\3\
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    \1\ See CAA section 169B, 42 U.S.C. 7492.
    \2\ See generally 40 CFR 51.308.
    \3\ 40 CFR 51.308(e).
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    On March 26, 2012, we had approved all portions of Nevada's 
Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (``Nevada RH SIP''), except the 
BART determination at RGGS for nitrogen oxides (NOX).\4\ On 
August 23, 2012, we partially approved and partially disapproved a 
portion of the Nevada RH SIP.\5\ Specifically, the EPA approved 
Nevada's selection of a NOX emissions limit of 0.20 pounds 
per million British thermal units (lb/MMBtu) as BART for RGGS Units 1 
and 2. We disapproved two provisions of Nevada's BART determination for 
NOX at RGGS: The NOX emissions limit for Unit 3 
and the compliance method for all three units. As a result, the EPA 
promulgated a FIP, which replaced the disapproved SIP provisions by 
establishing a BART emissions limit for NOX of 0.20 lb/MMBtu 
at Unit 3, and a 30-day averaging period for compliance on a heat 
input-weighted basis across all three units (``RGGS RH FIP'').\6\
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    \4\ 77 FR 17334 (March 26, 2012).
    \5\ See 77 FR 21896 (April 12, 2012) (proposed rule); 77 FR 
50936 (August 23, 2012) (final rule).
    \6\ In response to a petition for reconsideration, we later 
extended the compliance deadline. 78 FR 53033 (August 28, 2013) 
(codified at 40 CFR 52.1488(f)).
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    On January 16, 2015, NV Energy, the owner of RGGS, informed NDEP of 
the retirement of RGGS Units 1-3 as of December 31, 2014, to comply 
with state law,\7\ and by order of the Nevada Public Utilities 
Commission.\8\ In March of 2017, RGGS Unit 4, which was not subject to 
the RGGS RH FIP because it was not BART-eligible, was also shut 
down,\9\ and NV Energy began preparations for the permanent 
decommissioning of RGGS. On August 17, 2017, NDEP discontinued the 
Class I (Title V) operating permit for the RGGS facility (permit number 
AP49110897.02). On January 16, 2018, NDEP submitted a request to us 
asking that we rescind the RGGS FIP.\10\
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    \7\ See Nev. Rev. Stat. section 704.7316(2)(a)(1).
    \8\ Letter from Greg Lovato, Administrator, NDEP, to Alexis 
Strauss, Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region IX, dated January 
16, 2018.
    \9\ See Nev. Rev. Stat. section 704.7316(2)(a)(2).
    \10\ Letter from Greg Lovato, Administrator, NDEP, to Alexis 
Strauss, Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region IX, dated January 
16, 2018, and attachments.
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    Section 307(d) of the CAA applies to the RGGS FIP rescission; this 
rulemaking is being conducted in accordance with those provisions.
    The proposed action relies on documents, information, and data that 
are listed in the index on http://www.regulations.gov under docket 
number EPA-R09-OAR-2018-0221. Publicly available docket materials are 
available electronically at http://www.regulations.gov.

II. Proposed Action

    Based on our review of the information submitted with the January 
16, 2018 letter from NDEP, we are proposing to grant NDEP's request to 
rescind the RGGS FIP because Units 1-3 have been permanently 
decommissioned and are being dismantled and demolished.

III. Solicitation of Comments

    The EPA solicits comments on any issues associated with rescinding 
the RGGS FIP. In addition, if anyone contacts the EPA by June 15, 2018 
requesting to speak at a public hearing, the EPA will schedule a public 
hearing and announce the hearing in the Federal Register. Contact 
Krishna Viswanathan at 520-999-7880 or [email protected] to 
request a hearing or to find out if a hearing will be held.

IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

    Additional information about these statutes and Executive Orders 
can be found at http://www2.epa.gov/laws-regulations/laws-and-executive-orders.

A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive 
Order 13563: Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review

    This action is exempt from review by the Office of Management and 
Budget (OMB) because it will rescind a rule of particular 
applicability.

B. Executive Order 13771: Reducing Regulations and Controlling 
Regulatory Costs

    This action is not an Executive Order 13771 regulatory action 
because rules of particular applicability are exempted under Executive 
Order 12866.

C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)

    This action does not impose an information collection burden under 
the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)

    I certify that this proposed action will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. This action 
will not impose any requirements on small entities because the rule 
merely rescinds a FIP covering a generating station that has been 
permanently decommissioned and is being dismantled and demolished.

E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA)

    This action does not contain an unfunded mandate of $100 million or 
more as described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C. 1531-1538, and does not 
significantly or uniquely affect small governments.

F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism

    This action does not have federalism implications. It will not have 
substantial direct effects on the states, on the relationship between 
the national government and the states, or on the distribution of power 
and responsibilities among the various levels of government. This 
action merely rescinds a FIP covering a generating station that has 
been permanently decommissioned and is being dismantled and demolished.

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G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation and Coordination With Indian 
Tribal Governments

    This action does not have tribal implications, as specified in 
Executive Order 13175. This proposed action will not have a substantial 
direct effect on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between 
the federal government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of 
power and responsibilities between the federal government and Indian 
tribes. This action merely rescinds a FIP covering a generating station 
that has been permanently decommissioned and is being dismantled and 
demolished. Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not apply to this action.

H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of Children From Environmental 
Health Risks and Safety Risks

    The EPA interprets E.O. 13045 as applying only to those regulatory 
actions that concern health or safety risks that the EPA has reason to 
believe may disproportionately affect children, per the definition of 
``covered regulatory action'' in section 2-202 of the Executive Order. 
This action is not subject to Executive Order 13045 because it merely 
rescinds a FIP covering a generating station that has been permanently 
decommissioned and is being dismantled and demolished.

I. Executive Order 13211: Actions Concerning Regulations That 
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, Distribution, or Use

    This action is not subject to Executive Order 13211 because it is 
not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

J. National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act

    Section 12 of the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act 
(NTTAA) of 1995 requires federal agencies to evaluate existing 
technical standards when developing a new regulation. To comply with 
NTTAA, the EPA must consider and use ``voluntary consensus standards'' 
(VCS) if available and applicable when developing programs and policies 
unless doing so would be inconsistent with applicable law or otherwise 
impractical.
    The EPA believes that VCS are inapplicable to this action. Today's 
action does not require the public to perform activities conducive to 
the use of VCS because it merely rescinds a FIP covering a generating 
station that has been permanently decommissioned and is being 
dismantled and demolished.

K. Executive Order 12898: Federal Actions To Address Environmental 
Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations

    The EPA believes that this proposed rule will not have potential 
disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental 
effects on minority, low-income, or indigenous populations because it 
does not affect the level of protection provided to human health or the 
environment. Because this proposed rule merely rescinds a FIP covering 
a generating station that has been permanently decommissioned and is 
being dismantled and demolished, this proposal will not cause any 
emissions increases.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Nitrogen dioxide, 
Incorporation by reference.

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

    Dated: May 18, 2018.
Deborah Jordan,
Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region IX.

    Chapter I, Title 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations is proposed 
to be 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.

Subpart DD--Nevada

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2. Section 52.1488 is amended by removing and reserving paragraph (f).

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commenting-epa-dockets. establishing a BART emissions limit for request a hearing or to find out if a
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NOX of 0.20 lb/MMBtu at Unit 3, and a hearing will be held.
Krishna Viswanathan, EPA Region IX, 30-day averaging period for compliance
on a heat input-weighted basis across all IV. Statutory and Executive Order
(520) 999–7880, viswanathan.krishna@
three units (‘‘RGGS RH FIP’’).6 Reviews
epa.gov.
On January 16, 2015, NV Energy, the
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information about these
owner of RGGS, informed NDEP of the
Throughout this document, ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ statutes and Executive Orders can be
retirement of RGGS Units 1–3 as of
and ‘‘our’’ refer to the EPA. found at http://www2.epa.gov/laws-
December 31, 2014, to comply with state
regulations/laws-and-executive-orders.
Table of Contents law,7 and by order of the Nevada Public
Utilities Commission.8 In March of A. Executive Order 12866: Regulatory
I. Background
2017, RGGS Unit 4, which was not Planning and Review and Executive
II. Proposed Action
III. Solicitation of Comments subject to the RGGS RH FIP because it Order 13563: Improving Regulation and
IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews was not BART-eligible, was also shut Regulatory Review
down,9 and NV Energy began
I. Background preparations for the permanent This action is exempt from review by
Congress created a program for decommissioning of RGGS. On August the Office of Management and Budget
protecting visibility in the nation’s 17, 2017, NDEP discontinued the Class (OMB) because it will rescind a rule of
national parks and wilderness areas in I (Title V) operating permit for the RGGS particular applicability.
1977 by adding section 169A to the facility (permit number
B. Executive Order 13771: Reducing
Clean Air Act (CAA). In the 1990 CAA AP49110897.02). On January 16, 2018,
Regulations and Controlling Regulatory
Amendments, Congress amended the NDEP submitted a request to us asking
Costs
visibility provisions in the CAA to focus that we rescind the RGGS FIP.10
attention on the problem of regional Section 307(d) of the CAA applies to This action is not an Executive Order
haze, which is visibility impairment the RGGS FIP rescission; this 13771 regulatory action because rules of
produced by a multitude of sources and rulemaking is being conducted in particular applicability are exempted
activities located across a broad accordance with those provisions. under Executive Order 12866.
geographic area.1 We promulgated the The proposed action relies on
initial Regional Haze Rule (RHR) in documents, information, and data that C. Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA)
1999, and updated it in 2017. The RHR are listed in the index on http://
www.regulations.gov under docket This action does not impose an
requires states to develop and information collection burden under the
implement State Implementation Plans number EPA–R09–OAR–2018–0221.
Publicly available docket materials are provisions of the Paperwork Reduction
(SIPs) to ensure reasonable progress Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.
toward improving visibility in available electronically at http://
mandatory Class I Federal areas by www.regulations.gov. D. Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA)
reducing emissions that cause or II. Proposed Action
contribute to regional haze.2 Under the I certify that this proposed action will
Based on our review of the not have a significant economic impact
RHR, states are directed to conduct Best
information submitted with the January on a substantial number of small
Available Retrofit Technology (BART)
16, 2018 letter from NDEP, we are entities. This action will not impose any
determinations for BART-eligible
proposing to grant NDEP’s request to requirements on small entities because
sources that may be anticipated to cause
rescind the RGGS FIP because Units 1– the rule merely rescinds a FIP covering
or contribute to any visibility
3 have been permanently a generating station that has been
impairment in a Class I area.3
On March 26, 2012, we had approved decommissioned and are being permanently decommissioned and is
all portions of Nevada’s Regional Haze dismantled and demolished. being dismantled and demolished.
State Implementation Plan (‘‘Nevada RH III. Solicitation of Comments E. Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
SIP’’), except the BART determination at The EPA solicits comments on any (UMRA)
RGGS for nitrogen oxides (NOX).4 On issues associated with rescinding the
August 23, 2012, we partially approved RGGS FIP. In addition, if anyone This action does not contain an
and partially disapproved a portion of contacts the EPA by June 15, 2018 unfunded mandate of $100 million or
the Nevada RH SIP.5 Specifically, the requesting to speak at a public hearing, more as described in UMRA, 2 U.S.C.
EPA approved Nevada’s selection of a the EPA will schedule a public hearing 1531–1538, and does not significantly or
NOX emissions limit of 0.20 pounds per and announce the hearing in the uniquely affect small governments.
million British thermal units (lb/ Federal Register. Contact Krishna
MMBtu) as BART for RGGS Units 1 and F. Executive Order 13132: Federalism
Viswanathan at 520–999–7880 or
2. We disapproved two provisions of This action does not have federalism
Nevada’s BART determination for NOX 6 In response to a petition for reconsideration, we implications. It will not have substantial
at RGGS: The NOX emissions limit for later extended the compliance deadline. 78 FR direct effects on the states, on the
Unit 3 and the compliance method for 53033 (August 28, 2013) (codified at 40 CFR
relationship between the national
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all three units. As a result, the EPA 52.1488(f)).
7 See Nev. Rev. Stat. section 704.7316(2)(a)(1). government and the states, or on the
promulgated a FIP, which replaced the 8 Letter from Greg Lovato, Administrator, NDEP, distribution of power and
1 See
to Alexis Strauss, Acting Regional Administrator, responsibilities among the various
CAA section 169B, 42 U.S.C. 7492. EPA Region IX, dated January 16, 2018.
2 See
levels of government. This action
generally 40 CFR 51.308. 9 See Nev. Rev. Stat. section 704.7316(2)(a)(2).
3 40 CFR 51.308(e). 10 Letter from Greg Lovato, Administrator, NDEP,
merely rescinds a FIP covering a
4 77 FR 17334 (March 26, 2012).
to Alexis Strauss, Acting Regional Administrator,
generating station that has been
5 See 77 FR 21896 (April 12, 2012) (proposed EPA Region IX, dated January 16, 2018, and permanently decommissioned and is
rule); 77 FR 50936 (August 23, 2012) (final rule). attachments. being dismantled and demolished.

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G. Executive Order 13175: Consultation K. Executive Order 12898: Federal Washington submitted its Regional Haze
and Coordination With Indian Tribal Actions To Address Environmental 5-Year Progress Report (progress report
Governments Justice in Minority Populations and or report) and a negative declaration
Low-Income Populations stating that further revision of the
This action does not have tribal
The EPA believes that this proposed existing regional haze implementation
implications, as specified in Executive
rule will not have potential plan is not needed at this time.
Order 13175. This proposed action will
Washington submitted both the progress
not have a substantial direct effect on disproportionately high and adverse
report and the negative declaration in
one or more Indian tribes, on the human health or environmental effects
the form of implementation plan
relationship between the federal on minority, low-income, or indigenous
revisions as required by federal
government and Indian tribes, or on the populations because it does not affect
regulations. The progress report
distribution of power and the level of protection provided to
addresses the federal Regional Haze
responsibilities between the federal human health or the environment.
Rule requirements under the Clean Air
government and Indian tribes. This Because this proposed rule merely
Act to submit a report describing
action merely rescinds a FIP covering a rescinds a FIP covering a generating
progress in achieving reasonable
generating station that has been station that has been permanently
progress goals established for regional
permanently decommissioned and is decommissioned and is being
haze and a determination of the
being dismantled and demolished. dismantled and demolished, this
adequacy of the existing plan addressing
Thus, Executive Order 13175 does not proposal will not cause any emissions
regional haze.
apply to this action. increases.
DATES: Comments must be received on
H. Executive Order 13045: Protection of List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 or before July 2, 2018.
Children From Environmental Health Environmental protection, Air ADDRESSES: Submit your comments,
Risks and Safety Risks pollution control, Nitrogen dioxide, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R10–
The EPA interprets E.O. 13045 as Incorporation by reference. OAR–2018–0001 at https://
applying only to those regulatory Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
www.regulations.gov. Follow the online
actions that concern health or safety instructions for submitting comments.
Dated: May 18, 2018. Once submitted, comments cannot be
risks that the EPA has reason to believe
may disproportionately affect children, Deborah Jordan, edited or removed from Regulations.gov.
per the definition of ‘‘covered regulatory Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region The EPA may publish any comment
action’’ in section 2–202 of the IX. received to its public docket. Do not
Executive Order. This action is not Chapter I, Title 40, of the Code of submit electronically any information
subject to Executive Order 13045 Federal Regulations is proposed to be you consider to be Confidential
because it merely rescinds a FIP amended as follows: Business Information (CBI) or other
covering a generating station that has information whose disclosure is
been permanently decommissioned and PART 52—APPROVAL AND restricted by statute. Multimedia
is being dismantled and demolished. PROMULGATION OF submissions (audio, video, etc.) must be
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS accompanied by a written comment.
I. Executive Order 13211: Actions The written comment is considered the
Concerning Regulations That ■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 official comment and should include
Significantly Affect Energy Supply, continues to read as follows: discussion of all points you wish to
Distribution, or Use Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq. make. The EPA will generally not
This action is not subject to Executive consider comments or comment
Order 13211 because it is not a Subpart DD—Nevada contents located outside of the primary
significant regulatory action under ■ 2. Section 52.1488 is amended by submission (i.e. on the web, cloud, or
Executive Order 12866. removing and reserving paragraph (f). other file sharing system). For
additional submission methods, the full
J. National Technology Transfer and [FR Doc. 2018–11752 Filed 5–30–18; 8:45 am]
EPA public comment policy,
Advancement Act BILLING CODE 6560–50–P information about CBI or multimedia
Section 12 of the National Technology submissions, and general guidance on
Transfer and Advancement Act making effective comments, please visit
(NTTAA) of 1995 requires federal ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION https://www.epa.gov/dockets/
agencies to evaluate existing technical AGENCY commenting-epa-dockets.
standards when developing a new 40 CFR Part 52 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff
regulation. To comply with NTTAA, the Hunt, Air Planning Unit, Office of Air
EPA must consider and use ‘‘voluntary [EPA–R10–OAR–2018–0001; FRL–9978– and Waste (OAW–150), Environmental
consensus standards’’ (VCS) if available 75—Region 10]
Protection Agency—Region 10, 1200
and applicable when developing Sixth Ave., Seattle, WA 98101;
Air Plan Approval; Washington;
programs and policies unless doing so telephone number: (206) 553–0256,
Regional Haze Progress Report
would be inconsistent with applicable email address: hunt.jeff@epa.gov.
law or otherwise impractical. AGENCY: Environmental Protection
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The EPA believes that VCS are Agency (EPA). Throughout this document whenever
inapplicable to this action. Today’s ACTION: Proposed rule. ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us,’’ or ‘‘our’’ is used, it is
action does not require the public to intended to refer to the EPA.
perform activities conducive to the use SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection
of VCS because it merely rescinds a FIP Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a I. Background
covering a generating station that has revision to the regional haze State Washington submitted its initial
been permanently decommissioned and Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted regional haze SIP to the EPA on
is being dismantled and demolished. by Washington on November 6, 2017. December 22, 2010, and supplemental

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Proposed Rules
Action		Proposed rule.
Dates		Any comments on this proposal must arrive by July 16, 2018. Requests for a public hearing must be received on or before June 15, 2018.
Contact		Krishna Viswanathan, EPA Region IX, (520) 999-7880, [email protected]
FR Citation		83 FR 24952
CFR Associated		Environmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Nitrogen Dioxide and Incorporation by Reference