83 FR 61328 - Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Puerto Rico; Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 and 2008 Ozone, 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter and 2008 Lead NAAQS; Transport Provisions
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 230 (November 29, 2018)
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 230 (Thursday, November 29, 2018)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 61328-61330] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-25888] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R02-OAR-2016-0060; FRL-9987-03-Region 2] Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Puerto Rico; Infrastructure Requirements for the 1997 and 2008 Ozone, 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate Matter and 2008 Lead NAAQS; Transport Provisions AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submittals from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to address the interstate transport of air pollution that may interfere with attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In this action, EPA is approving Puerto Rico's submissions pertaining to the 1997 and 2008 ozone, 1997 and 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5 ) and 2008 lead NAAQS. DATES: This rule is effective on December 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID No. EPA-R02-OAR-2016-0060. All documents in the docket are listed on the www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential business information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available through www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person identified in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for additional availability information. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kenneth Fradkin, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866, (212) 637-3702, or by email at [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. What is the background information? II. What comments did EPA receive in response to its proposal? III. What action is EPA taking? IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. What is the background information? On July 18, 1997, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated a revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (62 FR 38856) and a new NAAQS for fine particle matter (PM2.5 ) (62 FR 38652). The revised ozone NAAQS was based on 8-hour average concentrations. The 8-hour averaging period replaced the previous 1-hour averaging period, and the level of the NAAQS was changed from 0.12 parts per million (ppm) to 0.08 ppm. The new PM2.5 NAAQS established a health-based annual standard of 15.0 micrograms per cubic meter ([micro]g/m\3\) based on a 3-year average of annual mean PM2.5 concentrations, and a 24-hour standard of 65 [micro]g/m\3\ based on a 3-year average of the 98th percentile of 24-hour concentrations. On October 17, 2006 (71 FR 61144), effective December 18, 2006, EPA revised the 24-hour average PM2.5 primary and secondary NAAQS from 65 [micro]g/m\3\ to 35 [micro]g/m\3\. On March 27, 2008 (73 FR 16436) EPA strengthened its NAAQS for ground-level ozone, revising the 8-hour primary ozone standard to 0.075 ppm. EPA also strengthened the secondary 8-hour ozone standard to the level of 0.075 ppm making it identical to the revised primary standard. On November 12, 2008 (73 FR 66964), EPA promulgated a revised NAAQS for lead. The Agency revised the level of the primary lead standard from 1.5 [micro]g/m\3\ to 0.15 [micro]g/m\3\. The EPA also revised the secondary NAAQS to 0.15 [micro]g/m\3\ and made it identical to the revised primary standard. Pursuant to section 110(a)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), states are required to submit SIPs meeting the applicable requirements of section 110(a)(2) within three years after promulgation of a new or revised NAAQS or within such shorter period as EPA may prescribe. Section 110(a)(2) requires states to address basic SIP elements such as requirements for monitoring, basic program requirements, and legal authority that are designed to assure attainment and maintenance of the NAAQS. Section 110(a) imposes the obligation upon states to make a SIP submission to EPA for a new or revised NAAQS, but the contents of that submission may vary depending upon the facts and circumstances. In particular, the data and analytical tools available at the time the state develops and submits the SIP for a new or revised NAAQS affect the content of the submission. The content of such SIP submission may also vary depending upon what provisions the state's existing SIP already contains. More specifically, section 110(a)(1) provides the procedural and timing requirements for SIPs. Section 110(a)(2) [[Page 61329]] lists specific elements that states must meet for ``infrastructure'' SIP requirements related to a newly established or revised NAAQS. One of the structural requirements of section 110(a)(2) is section 110(a)(2)(D)(i), which generally requires SIPs to contain adequate provisions to prohibit in-state emissions activities from having certain adverse air quality effects on downwind states due to interstate transport of air pollution. There are four sub-elements, or ``prongs,'' within section 110(a)(2)(D)(i) of the CAA. CAA section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), addressing two of these four prongs, requires SIPs to include provisions prohibiting any source or other type of emissions activity in one state from emitting any air pollutant in amounts that will contribute significantly to nonattainment, or interfere with maintenance, of the NAAQS in another state. The two provisions of this section are referred to as prong 1 (significant contribution to nonattainment) and prong 2 (interference with maintenance). The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's Environmental Quality Board (PREQB) submitted five SIP revisions to satisfy the requirements of section 110(a)(2) of the CAA for the 1997 and 2008 ozone, 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 and 2008 lead NAAQS. On November 29, 2006, PREQB submitted SIP revisions addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 1997 ozone and PM2.5 NAAQS. On January 22, 2013, PREQB submitted SIP revisions addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2006 PM2.5 and 2008 ozone NAAQS. On January 31, 2013, PREQB submitted SIP revisions addressing the infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead NAAQS. On April 16, 2015, PREQB supplemented the January 22, 2013 submittal for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. On February 1, 2016, PREQB submitted additional provisions for inclusion into the SIP which address infrastructure SIP requirements for 1997 and 2008 ozone, 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 and 2008 lead NAAQS. On February 19, 2016 \1\ EPA published a rule proposing to approve most of the infrastructure elements and sub-elements submitted by PREQB for the 1997 and 2008 ozone, 1997 and 2006 PM2.5 and 2008 lead NAAQS. In the February 2016 rulemaking action, EPA also proposed to approve section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I), commonly referred to as prongs 1 and 2. EPA finalized most other infrastructure elements in a September 13, 2016 action.\2\ This action finalizes the approval of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \1\ See 81 FR 8455 (February 19, 2016). \2\ See 81 FR 62813 (September 13, 2016). --------------------------------------------------------------------------- II. What comments did EPA receive in response to its proposal? In response to EPA's proposed approval of Puerto Rico's SIP revision, a comment was received from one interested party. The comment and EPA's response were included in EPA's September 13, 2016 final rule referenced in the previous section. III. What action is EPA taking? EPA is approving Puerto Rico's infrastructure submittals dated November 29, 2006, January 22, 2013 and January 31, 2013, and supplemented April 16, 2015 and February 1, 2016, for the 1997 ozone and PM2.5 , 2008 ozone and 2006 PM2.5, and 2008 lead NAAQS, respectively, as meeting the requirements of section 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I) of the CAA. A detailed analysis of EPA's review and rationale for approving and disapproving elements of the infrastructure SIP submittals as addressing these CAA requirements may be found in the February 19, 2016 proposed rulemaking action (81 FR 8455) and Technical Support Document (TSD) which are available on line at www.regulations.gov, Docket ID Number EPA-R02-OAR-2016-0060. IV. 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. 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); Is not an Executive Order 13771 (82 FR 9339, February 2, 2017) regulatory action because SIP approvals are exempted under Executive Order 12866; 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 Clean Air Act; and Does not provide the 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, the SIP is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where the EPA or an Indian tribe has demonstrated that a tribe has jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule does not have tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law as specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000). 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 Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United [[Page 61330]] States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by January 28, 2019. 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. 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, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Dated: November 13, 2018. Peter D. Lopez, Regional Administrator, Region 2. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, the Environmental Protection Agency amends part 52 of chapter I, title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows: PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS 0 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Subpart BBB--Puerto Rico 0 2. Section 52.2730 is amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and (c)(1) to read as follows: Sec. 52.2730 Section 110(a)(2) infrastructure requirements. (a) 1997 8-hour ozone and the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS--(1) Approval. Submittal from Puerto Rico dated November 29, 2006 and supplemented February 1, 2016, to address the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 1997 ozone and the 1997 PM 2.5 NAAQS. This submittal satisfies the 1997 ozone and the 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C) (with the exception of program requirements for PSD), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) and (ii) (with the exception of program requirements related to PSD), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J) (with the exception of program requirements related to PSD), (K), (L), and (M). * * * * * (b) 2008 ozone and the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS--(1) Approval. Submittal from Puerto Rico dated January 22, 2013, supplemented February 1, 2016 to address the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS and supplemented April 16, 2015 and February 1, 2016 to address the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. This submittal satisfies the 2008 ozone and the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C) (with the exception of program requirements for PSD), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) and (ii) (with the exception of program requirements related to PSD), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J) (with the exception of program requirements related to PSD), (K), (L), and (M). * * * * * (c) 2008 lead NAAQS--(1) Approval. Submittal from Puerto Rico dated January 31, 2013 and supplemented February 1, 2016, to address the CAA infrastructure requirements for the 2008 lead NAAQS. This submittal satisfies the 2008 lead NAAQS requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C) (with the exception of program requirements for PSD), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) and (ii) (with the exception of program requirements related to PSD), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J) (with the exception of program requirements related to PSD), (K), (L), and (M). * * * * * [FR Doc. 2018-25888 Filed 11-28-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P
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this action must be filed in the United ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION revised National Ambient Air Quality
States Court of Appeals for the AGENCY Standards (NAAQS) for ozone (62 FR
appropriate circuit by January 28, 2019. 38856) and a new NAAQS for fine
Filing a petition for reconsideration by 40 CFR Part 52 particle matter (PM2.5) (62 FR 38652).
the Administrator of this final rule does [EPA–R02–OAR–2016–0060; FRL–9987–03– The revised ozone NAAQS was based
not affect the finality of this action for Region 2] on 8-hour average concentrations. The
the purposes of judicial review nor does 8-hour averaging period replaced the
it extend the time within which a Approval of Air Quality Implementation previous 1-hour averaging period, and
petition for judicial review may be filed, Plans; Puerto Rico; Infrastructure the level of the NAAQS was changed
and shall not postpone the effectiveness Requirements for the 1997 and 2008 from 0.12 parts per million (ppm) to
of such rule or action. This action may Ozone, 1997 and 2006 Fine Particulate 0.08 ppm. The new PM2.5 NAAQS
not be challenged later in proceedings to Matter and 2008 Lead NAAQS; established a health-based annual
enforce its requirements. (See section Transport Provisions standard of 15.0 micrograms per cubic
307(b)(2).) meter (mg/m3) based on a 3-year average
AGENCY: Environmental Protection of annual mean PM2.5 concentrations,
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Agency (EPA). and a 24-hour standard of 65 mg/m3
Environmental protection, Air ACTION: Final rule. based on a 3-year average of the 98th
pollution control, Incorporation by SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection percentile of 24-hour concentrations.
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Agency (EPA) is approving State On October 17, 2006 (71 FR 61144),
Ozone, Particulate matter, Reporting Implementation Plan (SIP) revision effective December 18, 2006, EPA
and recordkeeping requirements, submittals from the Commonwealth of revised the 24-hour average PM2.5
Volatile organic compounds. Puerto Rico to address the interstate primary and secondary NAAQS from 65
transport of air pollution that may mg/m3 to 35 mg/m3.
Dated: November 5, 2018.
On March 27, 2008 (73 FR 16436)
Deborah Jordan, interfere with attainment and
EPA strengthened its NAAQS for
Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX. maintenance of the National Ambient
ground-level ozone, revising the 8-hour
Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). In this
Part 52, Chapter I, Title 40 of the Code primary ozone standard to 0.075 ppm.
action, EPA is approving Puerto Rico’s
of Federal Regulations is amended as EPA also strengthened the secondary 8-
submissions pertaining to the 1997 and
follows: hour ozone standard to the level of
2008 ozone, 1997 and 2006 fine
0.075 ppm making it identical to the
PART 52—APPROVAL AND particulate matter (PM2.5) and 2008 lead revised primary standard.
PROMULGATION OF NAAQS. On November 12, 2008 (73 FR 66964),
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS DATES: This rule is effective on EPA promulgated a revised NAAQS for
December 31, 2018. lead. The Agency revised the level of
■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 ADDRESSES: EPA has established a the primary lead standard from 1.5 mg/
continues to read as follows: docket for this action under Docket ID m3 to 0.15 mg/m3. The EPA also revised
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. No. EPA–R02–OAR–2016–0060. All the secondary NAAQS to 0.15 mg/m3
documents in the docket are listed on and made it identical to the revised
Subpart F—California the www.regulations.gov website. primary standard.
Although listed in the index, some Pursuant to section 110(a)(1) of the
■ 2. Section 52.220 is amended by information is not publicly available, Clean Air Act (CAA), states are required
adding paragraphs (c)(404)(i)(A)(6) and e.g., confidential business information to submit SIPs meeting the applicable
(c)(488)(i)(D) to read as follows: or other information whose disclosure is requirements of section 110(a)(2) within
restricted by statute. Certain other three years after promulgation of a new
§ 52.220 Identification of plan—in part.
material, such as copyrighted material, or revised NAAQS or within such
* * * * * is not placed on the internet and will be shorter period as EPA may prescribe.
(c) * * * publicly available only in hard copy Section 110(a)(2) requires states to
(404) * * * form. Publicly available docket address basic SIP elements such as
(i) * * * materials are available through requirements for monitoring, basic
(A) * * * program requirements, and legal
www.regulations.gov, or please contact
(6) Previously approved on March 26, authority that are designed to assure
the person identified in the FOR FURTHER
2013 in paragraph (c)(404)(i)(A)(3) of attainment and maintenance of the
INFORMATION CONTACT section for
this section and now deleted with NAAQS. Section 110(a) imposes the
additional availability information.
replacement in paragraph obligation upon states to make a SIP
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
(c)(488)(i)(D)(1), Rule 1113, submission to EPA for a new or revised
‘‘Architectural Coatings,’’ amended on Kenneth Fradkin, Air Programs Branch,
Environmental Protection Agency, 290 NAAQS, but the contents of that
June 3, 2011. submission may vary depending upon
Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New
* * * * * York 10007–1866, (212) 637–3702, or by the facts and circumstances. In
(488) * * * email at fradkin.kenneth@epa.gov. particular, the data and analytical tools
(i) * * * available at the time the state develops
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
(D) South Coast Air Quality and submits the SIP for a new or revised
Management District. I. What is the background information? NAAQS affect the content of the
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(1) Rule 1113, ‘‘Architectural II. What comments did EPA receive in
response to its proposal? submission. The content of such SIP
Coatings,’’ amended February 5, 2016, submission may also vary depending
III. What action is EPA taking?
except for the final sentence of IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews upon what provisions the state’s
paragraphs (b)(8), and (b)(25). existing SIP already contains.
* * * * * I. What is the background information? More specifically, section 110(a)(1)
[FR Doc. 2018–25899 Filed 11–28–18; 8:45 am] On July 18, 1997, the Environmental provides the procedural and timing
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated a requirements for SIPs. Section 110(a)(2)
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States Court of Appeals for the Puerto Rico dated January 22, 2013, will advance the Commission’s goal of
appropriate circuit by January 28, 2019. supplemented February 1, 2016 to reducing outdated regulations and
Filing a petition for reconsideration by address the CAA infrastructure unnecessary regulatory burdens that can
the Administrator of this final rule does requirements for the 2008 ozone impede competition and innovation in
not affect the finality of this action for NAAQS and supplemented April 16, media markets.
the purposes of judicial review nor does 2015 and February 1, 2016 to address DATES: Effective November 29, 2018.
it extend the time within which a the CAA infrastructure requirements for ADDRESSES: Federal Communications
petition for judicial review may be filed, the 2006 PM2.5 NAAQS. This submittal Commission, 445 12th Street SW, Room
and shall not postpone the effectiveness satisfies the 2008 ozone and the 2006 TW–C305, Washington, DC 20554.
of such rule or action. This action may PM2.5 NAAQS requirements of the Clean
not be challenged later in proceedings to Air Act (CAA) 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
enforce its requirements. (See section (with the exception of program Jamile Kadre, Jamile.Kadre@fcc.gov, or
307(b)(2)). requirements for PSD), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) 202–418–2245.
and (ii) (with the exception of program SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This is a
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 summary of the Commission’s Report
requirements related to PSD), (E), (F),
Environmental protection, Air (G), (H), (J) (with the exception of and Order, FCC 18–136, in MB Docket
pollution control, Incorporation by program requirements related to PSD), No. 17–290, adopted on September 26,
reference, Intergovernmental relations, (K), (L), and (M). 2018, and released on September 26,
Lead, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, * * * * * 2018. The complete text of this
Particulate matter, Reporting and (c) 2008 lead NAAQS—(1) Approval. document is available electronically via
recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur Submittal from Puerto Rico dated the search function on the FCC’s
oxides, Volatile organic compounds. January 31, 2013 and supplemented Electronic Document Management
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. February 1, 2016, to address the CAA System (EDOCS) web page at https://
infrastructure requirements for the 2008 apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/ (https://
Dated: November 13, 2018.
lead NAAQS. This submittal satisfies apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/). The
Peter D. Lopez, complete document is available for
the 2008 lead NAAQS requirements of
Regional Administrator, Region 2. inspection and copying in the FCC
the Clean Air Act (CAA) 110(a)(2)(A),
For the reasons set forth in the (B), (C) (with the exception of program Reference Information Center, 445 12th
preamble, the Environmental Protection requirements for PSD), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) Street SW, Room CY–A257,
Agency amends part 52 of chapter I, title and (ii) (with the exception of program Washington, DC 20554 (for hours of
40 of the Code of Federal Regulations as requirements related to PSD), (E), (F), operation, see https://www.fcc.gov/
follows: (G), (H), (J) (with the exception of general/fcc-reference-information-
program requirements related to PSD), center). To request materials in
PART 52—APPROVAL AND (K), (L), and (M). accessible formats for people with
PROMULGATION OF disabilities (Braille, large print,
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS * * * * *
[FR Doc. 2018–25888 Filed 11–28–18; 8:45 am]
electronic files, audio format), send an
email to fcc504@fcc.gov (mail to:
■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
fcc504@fcc.gov) or call the FCC’s
continues to read as follows: Consumer and Governmental Affairs
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. Bureau at (202) 418–0530 (voice), (202)
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS 418–0432 (TTY).
Subpart BBB—Puerto Rico COMMISSION
Synopsis
■ 2. Section 52.2730 is amended by 47 CFR Parts 0, 1, and 76 I. Introduction
revising paragraphs (a)(1), (b)(1), and
[MB Docket No. 17–290, FCC 18–136] 1. With this Report and Order, we
(c)(1) to read as follows:
take another important step in our
§ 52.2730 Section 110(a)(2) infrastructure Form 325 Data Collection;
efforts to modernize our media
requirements. Modernization of Media Regulation
regulations by eliminating the annual
(a) 1997 8-hour ozone and the 1997 Initiative
FCC Form 325 filing requirement for
PM2.5 NAAQS—(1) Approval. Submittal AGENCY: Federal Communications cable television systems. In November,
from Puerto Rico dated November 29, Commission the Commission issued a Notice of
2006 and supplemented February 1, ACTION: Final rule. Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM)
2016, to address the CAA infrastructure proposing to streamline or eliminate
requirements for the 1997 ozone and the SUMMARY: In this document, the Federal Form 325, Annual Report of Cable
1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. This submittal Communications Commission Television Systems, which collects
satisfies the 1997 ozone and the 1997 eliminates the annual FCC Form 325 operational information from cable
PM2.5 NAAQS requirements of the Clean filing requirement for cable television television systems nationwide. The
Air Act (CAA) 110(a)(2)(A), (B), (C) systems as part of its Modernization of majority of commenters support
(with the exception of program Media Regulation Initiative. As set forth eliminating Form 325. We conclude that
requirements for PSD), (D)(i)(I), (D)(i)(II) below, the Commission finds that eliminating Form 325 will advance the
and (ii) (with the exception of program marketplace, operational, and Commission’s goal of reducing outdated
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requirements related to PSD), (E), (F), technological changes have overtaken rules and unnecessary regulatory
(G), (H), (J) (with the exception of the utility of FCC Form 325, rendering burdens that can impede competition
program requirements related to PSD), it increasingly obsolete, and that much and innovation in the media
(K), (L), and (M). of the information collected by the form marketplace. On balance, we find that
* * * * * can be obtained from alternative the utility of the form is limited and
(b) 2008 ozone and the 2006 PM2.5 sources. Thus, the Commission ultimately outweighed by the burden
NAAQS—(1) Approval. Submittal from concludes that eliminating Form 325 placed on cable operators to file, and on
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| Contact | Kenneth Fradkin, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866, (212) 637-3702, or by email at [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 61328 | |
| CFR Associated | Environmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations; Lead; Nitrogen Dioxide; Ozone; Particulate Matter; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Sulfur Oxides and Volatile Organic Compounds |
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