Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) Addressing Sulfur Dioxide in Harris County

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 106 (Thursday, June 3, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 29821-29822]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-13801]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[TX-83-1-7340b; FRL-6349-8]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Texas; Revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) Addressing 
Sulfur Dioxide in Harris County

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing direct final approval to revisions of the 
Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for Harris County, addressing 
sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. This action incorporates by 
reference into the federally approved SIP two amended Agreed Orders 
modifying the SO2 allowable emissions at two stationary 
sources in Harris County, Texas. The Orders concern Simpson Pasadena 
Paper Company and Lyondel-Citgo Refining Company, both located in 
Houston, Texas. The intended effect of approving these Agreed Orders is 
to regulate SO2 emissions in accordance with the 
requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990.
    In the final rules section of this Federal Register, we are 
approving

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Texas' SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal 
because we view this as a noncontroversial amendment and anticipates no 
adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is in the 
direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to 
the direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation 
to this action. If we receive adverse comments, the direct final rule 
will be withdrawn, and all public comments received will be addressed 
in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. We will not 
institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties 
interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.
    Please see the direct final rule of this action located elsewhere 
in today's Federal Register for a detailed description of the Texas 
SO2 SIP revision.

DATES: Written comments must be received by July 6, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments must be submitted to Mr. Thomas Diggs, 
Chief, Air Planning Section, EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200 
(6PD-L), Dallas, Texas, 75202-2733. Copies of the technical support 
document are available for public review at the EPA Region 6 office 
during normal business hours. Copies of documents relative to this 
action are available for public inspection during normal business hours 
at the following locations. The interested persons wanting to examine 
these documents should make an appointment with the appropriate office 
at least 24 hours before the visiting day.

Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, Air Planning Section, 1445 
Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, 6PD-L, Dallas, Texas, 75202-2733, telephone 
(214) 665-7214.
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, 12100 Park 35 Circle, 
Austin, Texas, 78753, telephone (512) 239-1461.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Petra Sanchez, Air Planning 
Section, (6PD-L), 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202-
2733, telephone, (214) 665-6686.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the information provided in the direct 
final action of the same title which is published in the Rules and 
Regulations section of this Federal Register.

Lists of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur dioxide.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7402 et seq.

    Dated: April 14, 1999.
Sammuel Coleman,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 6.
[FR Doc. 99-13801 Filed 6-2-99; 8:45 am]
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