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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Clarification of Visible Emissions Exceptions

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 1, 2007

In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. … It would thus be inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it reviews a SIP submission, to use VCS in place of a SIP submission that otherwise satisfies the provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Colorado; Colorado Springs Revised Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan, and Approval of a Related Revision

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 22, 2000

All public comments received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this rule. … The Clean Air Act forbids EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co. v. U.S. EPA, 427 U.S. 246, 255-66 (1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2).

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York State Implementation Plan Revision

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 30, 1998

This revision was submitted to comply with the gasoline vapor recovery provisions for gasoline service stations in the Clean Air Act (the Act). … These revisions to Part 230 expand the geographic applicability of the Stage II requirements and address section 182(b)(3) of the Clean Air Act (the Act).

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and South Coast Air Quality Management District

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 18, 1998

Background On March 3, 1978, EPA promulgated a list of ozone nonattainment areas under the provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1977 (1977 Act or pre-amended Act), that included the … All public comments received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this rule.

Approval and Promulgation of Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerators State Plan for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Idaho

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 21, 2000

The plan was submitted on December 16, 1999, to fulfill the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act. … Air Act.

Limited Approval and Limited Disapproval of Implementation Plans; Rhode Island

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 17, 1997

However, Rhode Island has not complied with the requirements of the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations which required that states start such programs by January 1, 1995. … Response: Section 182(b)(1)(C) of the Clean Air Act requires creditable reductions to be in a State's implementation plan, EPA rules, or [[Page 18714]] Title V permits.

Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Alabama

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 18, 1998

Background On December 19, 1995, pursuant to sections 111 and 129 of the Clean Air Act (Act), EPA promulgated new source performance standards (NSPS) applicable to new MWCs and EG applicable to existing … The Clean Air Act forbids EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co., v. U.S. EPA, 427 U.S. 246, 255-66 (1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2). F.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Control of VOC Emissions From Aerospace, Mobile Equipment, and Wood Furniture Surface Coating Applications for Allegheny County

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 24, 2005

EPA is approving this revision to the Allegheny portion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act. … In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Arkansas; Regional Haze and Interstate Visibility Transport Federal Implementation Plan; Partial Stay

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 25, 2017

Air Act (the Act, or CAA). … final rule pursuant to Clean Air Act section 307(d)(7)(B).

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 1, 1996

The intended effect of approving these negative declarations is to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). … Background On March 3, 1978, EPA promulgated a list of ozone nonattainment areas under the provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1977 (1977 Act or pre-amended Act), that included the portions

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 4, 2008

Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Act and applicable Federal regulations … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Guidelines Establishing Test Procedures for the Analysis of Oil and Grease and Non-Polar Material Under the Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Final Rule

Federal Register · Rule · May 14, 1999

Clean Water Act B. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act C. Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 II. Background and History [[Page 26316]] A. Regulatory Background B. … Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 These regulations are consistent with intent of sections 604, 606, and 608 of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA) to phase out production of Class I CFCs and

Air Plan Approval; Michigan; 2006 PM2.5 and 2008 Lead NAAQS State Board Infrastructure SIP Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 20, 2015

On September 13, 2013, EPA issued “Guidance on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements under Clean Air Act Sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2)” (2013 Memo). … 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 EPA with the discretionary authority to address, as appropriate

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Connecticut; Approval of NOX Emission Offset Credits as Single Source SIP Revisions

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 3, 2015

This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. DATES: This direct final rule will be effective October 2, 2015, unless EPA receives adverse comments by September 2, 2015. … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Listing Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and HFP-Containing Blends as Unacceptable Refrigerants Under EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) Program

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 26, 1999

Statutory Requirements Section 612 of the Clean Air Act authorizes EPA to develop a program for evaluating alternatives to ozone-depleting substances. … Necessity for Interim Final Rule Section 307(d)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) states that in the case of any rule to which section 307(d) applies, notice of proposed rulemaking must be

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; District of Columbia; 15 Percent Plan for the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Ozone Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 7, 1998

The intended effect of this action is to conditionally approve the 15% plan submitted by the District of Columbia in accordance with the Clean Air Act. … The Clean Air Act forbids EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co. v. U.S. EPA, 427 U.S. 246, 255-66 (1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2).

Prohibition on Gasoline Containing Lead or Lead Additives for Highway Use

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 4, 1996

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On February 2, 1996, EPA published in the Federal Register a direct final rule revising its regulations in accordance with the Clean Air Act prohibition of the introduction of … EPA received adverse comment within the prescribed comment period specifically addressing a revision that would have been made to 40 CFR 80.24(b).

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District and South Coast Air Quality Management District

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 7, 1999

Background On March 3, 1978, EPA promulgated a list of ozone nonattainment areas under the provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1977 (1977 Act or pre-amended Act), that included Santa Barbara … All public comments received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this rule.

Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plan, Texas: 15% Rate-of-Progress Plan, 1990 Emission Inventory, Motor Vehicle Emission Budget, and Contingency Plan for the Beaumont/Port Arthur Ozone Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 10, 1998

Air Act (Act) as amended in 1990, which will aid in ensuring the attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone. … Clean Air Act Requirements Section 182(b)(1) of the Act as amended in 1990 requires all ozone nonattainment areas classified as moderate and above to submit a SIP revision by November 15, 1993, which

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Site Remediation

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 8, 2003

The final rule implements the Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112(d) to control hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions at major sources where remediation technologies and practices are used at the site to … (6) Your site remediation is not subject to this subpart if the site remediation is conducted at a research and development facility that meets the requirements under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 112(