# Acid Rain Program: Permit Modifications > Briefs, arguments, decisions, and more. URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A94-19887 ## Record - **Collection:** Federal Register - **Document type:** Uncategorized Document - **Published:** August 15, 1994 ## Text ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY [FRL-5051-8] Acid Rain Program: Permit Modifications AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of permit modifications. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing for comment draft, 5-year sulfur dioxide (SO2) compliance plans for three utility plants which amend previously issued draft or final Phase I Acid Rain Permits, in accordance with the Acid Rain Program regulations (40 CFR part 72). DATES: Comments on the draft compliance plans must be received no later than 30 days after the date of this notice or the date of publication of a similar notice in a local newspaper. ADDRESSES: Administrative Records. The administrative record for the permits, except information protected as confidential, may be viewed during normal operating hours at EPA Region 5, Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Bldg., 77 West Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604. Comments. Send comments, requests for public hearings, and requests to receive notice of future actions to EPA Region 5 (A-18J), Air and Radiation Division, Attn: David Kee, Director (address above). Submit comments in duplicate and identify the permit to which the comments apply, the commenter's name, address, and telephone number, and the commenter's interest in the matter and affiliation, if any, to the owners and operators of all units in the plan. All timely comments will be considered, except those pertaining to standard provisions under 40 CFR 72.9 and issues not relevant to the permit. Hearings. To request a public hearing, state the issues proposed to be raised in the hearing. EPA may schedule a hearing if EPA finds that it will contribute to the decision-making process by clarifying significant issues affecting a SO2 compliance plan. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cecilia Mijares, (312) 886-0968. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title IV of the Clean Air Act directs EPA to establish a program to reduce the adverse effects of acidic deposition by promulgating rules and issuing permits to emission sources subject to the program. On January 11, 1993, EPA promulgated final rules implementing the program. Subsequently, several parties filed petitions for review of the rules with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. On November 18, 1993, EPA published a notice of proposed revisions to rules regarding Phase I substitution and reduced utilization plans (sections 404 (b) and (c) and 408(c)(1)(B) of the Act). On May 4, 1994, EPA and other parties signed a settlement agreement addressing the substitution and reduced utilization issues. In today's action, EPA is issuing permit modifications, allocating sulfur dioxide emission allowances and approving compliance plans, that are consistent with the May 4, 1994 settlement, to the following utility plants: Grand Tower in Illinois: 1,068 substitution allowances for each year 1995-1999 to unit 07; 1,015 substitution allowances for each year 1995-1999 to unit 08; one substitution plan in which Meredosia unit 05 designates units 07 and 08 as substitution units. Meredosia in Illinois: 44 substitution allowances for each year 1995-1999 to unit 06; three substitution plans in which unit 05 designates unit 06, Grand Tower units 07 and 08, and Newton unit 2 as substitution units. Newton in Illinois: 6,346 substitution allowances for each year 1995-1999 to unit 2; and a substitution plan in which Meredosia unit 05 designates unit 2 as a substitution unit. Dated: July 28, 1994. Brian J. McLean, Director, Acid Rain Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Office of Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 94-19887 Filed 8-12-94; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/fr%3A94-19887. Public record. Not legal advice.