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Annual Report From Federal Contractors

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 11, 2001

A 60-day comment period, ending on December 5, 2000, was provided for those interested in submitting comments. … Comment: A commentator inquired as to whether contractors are required or permitted to periodically invite current employees to self-identify.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Virginia; Amendments to Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 28, 2010

This revision consists of amendments to the Commonwealth of Virginia's ambient air quality standards for particulate matter (PM). This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Air Quality Plan; Florida; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 7, 2017

Air Act (CAA or Act) for the 2012 annual fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). … Comments on the proposed rulemaking were due on or before August 31, 2016. EPA received no adverse comments. II.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Determination of Attainment of Fine Particle Standard

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 25, 2008

No public comments were received in response to the NPR. II. What Is the Effect of This Action? … -2006 monitoring period, and continues to monitor attainment of the standard based on the 2005-2007 data.

Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Revisions to Volatile Organic Compound Rules

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 29, 2018

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 Clean Air 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.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 12, 2001

Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to develop air pollution regulations and control strategies to ensure that state air quality meets the national ambient air quality standards established … This process generally includes a public notice, public hearing, public comment period, and a formal adoption by a state-authorized rulemaking body.

Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Arizona; Regional Haze and Interstate Visibility Transport Federal Implementation Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 3, 2014

Terms not defined in this paragraph (i)(2) shall have the meaning given them in the Clean Air Act or EPA's regulations implementing the Clean Air Act. … Terms not defined in this paragraph (j)(2) shall have the meaning given them in the Clean Air Act or EPA's regulations implementing the Clean Air Act.

Presumptive Service Connection for Respiratory Conditions Due to Exposure to Particulate Matter

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 5, 2021

Comment Date: Comments must be received on or before October 4, 2021. … EPA's ISA is prepared through a structured and transparent process that includes review by a formal independent panel of scientific experts (specifically, the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee) and

Standard for the Flammability of Clothing Textiles

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 25, 2008

Specific issues raised by the comments are discussed below. 1. Laundering and Dry Cleaning a. Comment. … Comment. Two commenters questioned the need to dry clean samples in a load that is 80% of the dry cleaning machine's capacity and suggested that the load should be 100% of the load's capacity.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Illinois

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 3, 1995

Pursuant to these petitions, USEPA convened proceedings for reconsideration pursuant to section 307(d)(7)(B) of the Clean Air Act (Act) 42. U.S.C. 7607(d)(7)(B). … Furthermore, there were no comments when USEPA initially promulgated the stay.

Air Plan Approval; NC: Inspection and Maintenance Program

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 11, 2022

EPA is approving these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). DATES: This rule is effective September 12, 2022. … Comments on the June 22, 2022, NPRM, were due on or before July 22, 2022. EPA did not receive any adverse comments on the June 22, 2022, NPRM. II.

Louisiana Regulatory Program

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 14, 2001

The public comment period closed on July 27, 2001. Because no one requested a public hearing or meeting, we did not hold one. … water quality standards issued under the authority of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ) or the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. ).

Air Plan Approval; Indiana, Ohio; Definition of Chemical Process Plants Under State Prevention of Significant Deterioration Regulations and Operating Permit Programs

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 7, 2022

Air Act (CAA)), or any other applicable requirement of the CAA. … The public comment period for this proposed rule ended on February 18, 2022. EPA received no comments on the proposal. II.

Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Transportation Conformity Procedures

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 10, 2017

Transportation conformity is required under section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act (Act) to ensure that transportation planning activities are consistent with (“conform to”) air quality planning goals in … All public comments received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed action. EPA will not institute a second comment period.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Missouri

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 18, 2003

Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to develop air pollution regulations and control strategies to ensure that state air quality meets the national ambient air quality standards established … This process generally includes a public notice, public hearing, public comment period, and a formal adoption by a state-authorized rulemaking body.

Amendments to National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Plating and Polishing

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 20, 2011

SUMMARY: On June 12, 2008, EPA issued national emission standards for control of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) for the plating and polishing area source category under section 112 of the Clean Air Act … We will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time.

Transportation Conformity Rule PM2.5 and PM10 Amendments

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 24, 2010

The Clean Air Act (CAA) requires federally supported transportation plans, transportation improvement programs, and projects to be consistent with (“conform to”) the purpose of the state air quality implementation … List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 93 Administrative practice and procedure, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Clean Air Act, Environmental protection, Highways and roads, Intergovernmental relations

Pennsylvania Regulatory Program

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 1, 2008

Commenters expressed concern regarding the allowance of weaker vibration limits and air blast limits in section 87.127(e). … standards promulgated under the authority of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.).

Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Mecklenburg Air Quality Permit Rules Revisions

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 2, 2021

EPA is approving these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). DATES: This rule is effective January 3, 2022. … public comment as part of each five-year review and invites the Commenter to share recent scientific discoveries regarding air pollution during those comment periods. 4   See https://www.epa.gov

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Iowa; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 29, 2009

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.