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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Attainment Plan for the Pennsylvania Portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington, Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware 1997 Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 2, 2011

This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Clean Air Fine Particulate Implementation Rule (PM 2.5 Implementation Rule) issued by EPA on April 25, 2007. … The public comment period will end at the same time as the public comment period for this proposed action.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans for the State of Alabama: Cross-State Air Pollution Rule

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 27, 2015

The CSAPR addresses the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) that requires states to reduce the transport of pollution that significantly affects downwind nonattainment and maintenance … , and Phase II consisting of 2017 and beyond control periods. 3  Rule To Reduce Interstate Transport of Fine Particulate Matter and Ozone Clean Air Interstate Rule; Revisions to Acid Rain Program

Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Technical Amendment

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 22, 2020

On March 23, 2020, EPA proposed to remove the air pollution nuisance rule from the Ohio State Implementation Plan using the Clean Air Act error correction provision. … In response to a request from a member of the public, EPA is extending the comment period for 30 days. DATES: The comment period is extended to May 22, 2020.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the Ozone Attainment Plan for the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 5, 2005

This measure is not required by Subpart 2 of the Clean Air Act. … This measure is not required by Subpart 2 of the Clean Air Act.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for: Chromium Emissions From Hard and Decorative Chromium Electroplating and Chromium Anodizing Tanks; Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations; Perchloroethylene Dry Cleaning Facilities; and Secondary Lead Smelting

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 3, 1996

Cleaning Facilities'' (subpart M); and ``National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from Secondary Lead Smelting'' (subpart X). … Seventeen letters commenting on the proposed rule were received during the public comment period. II. Summary A.

Use of Ozone-Depleting Substances; Removal of Essential Use Designations; Companion Document to Direct Final Rule

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 7, 2006

Background As described more fully in the related direct final rule, the Clean Air Act prohibits most uses of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) (a class of ODSs). … Therefore, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Clean Air Act, and under authority delegated to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, after consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New Jersey; Nitrogen Oxides Budget and Allowance Trading Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 30, 2000

EPA is proposing this action pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act. DATES: EPA must receive written comments on or before January 2, 2001. … Air Act.

Air Quality Criteria for Particulate Matter

Federal Register · Notice · Mar 19, 1999

Sections 108 and 109 of the Clean Air Act require that the EPA carry out a periodic review and revision, where appropriate, of the criteria and the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the … The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) will meet to review the external review draft document in November or December 1999.

Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; California; San Joaquin Valley; Reclassification as Serious Nonattainment for the 1997 PM2.5 Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 12, 2015

Air Act. … We note that none of the tribes located in the SJV nonattainment area has requested eligibility to administer programs under the Clean Air Act.

First Draft Staff Paper for Particulate Matter

Federal Register · Notice · Aug 28, 2003

under sections 108 and 109 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for use in the periodic review of the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM). … Please ensure that your comments are submitted within the specified comment period. Comments received after the close of the comment period will be marked “late.”

Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review: Emission Increases for Electric Generating Units

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 8, 2007

Air Act (CAA). … We used the IPM to project EGU SO 2 and NO X controls, emissions, and air quality in 2020 considering projected emission controls under the CAIR, Clean Air Mercury Rule (CAMR), and Clean Air Visibility

Science Advisory Board Staff Office Notification of a Public Teleconference of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Ozone Review Panel

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 22, 2009

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) was established under section 109(d)(2) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) (42 U.S.C. 7409) as an independent … Act.

Withdrawal of the Prior Determination or Presumption That Compliance With the CAIR or the NOX SIP Call Constitutes RACT or RACM for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone and 1997 Fine Particle NAAQS

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 9, 2014

See also “State Implementation Plans; General Preamble for the Implementation of Title I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,” 57 FR 13498 (April 16, 1992). … The Court ruled that the EPA should have issued the implementation rule under the Clean Air Act requirements of Subpart 4. ( See NRDC v. EPA, 706 F.3d 428 (D.C. Cir. 2013).

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Montana; 1990 Base Year Emission Inventories for Montana

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 15, 1997

Air Act (CAA), as amended in 1990. … SIP approvals under Section 110 and subchapter I, part D of the Clean Air Act do not create any new requirements, but simply approve requirements that the State is already imposing.

Reportable Quantities: Removal of Caprolactam From the List of CERCLA Hazardous Substances

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 15, 1998

Today's action follows the removal of caprolactam from the list of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) under section 112(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. … Copies of public comments and other materials supporting EPA's decision to remove caprolactam from the Clean Air Act and CERCLA lists of hazardous substances may be examined at the U.S.

Approval and Promulgation of Maintenance Plan Revisions; Ohio

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 3, 1999

The Clean Air Act, in section 176(c), requires conformity of transportation plans, programs and projects to an implementation plan's purpose of attaining and maintaining the National Ambient Air Quality … The rule affects only one State, and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act. C.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic Compounds From Sources That Store and Handle Jet Fuel

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 26, 1998

The intended effect of this action is to approve revisions to COMAR 26.11.13 into the Maryland SIP 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). C.

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC; Notice of Draft General Conformity Determination for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 24, 2018

The draft GCD was prepared to satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act. … The Clean Air Act defines nonattainment areas as “any area that does not meet (or that contributes to ambient air quality in a nearby area that does not meet) the national primary or secondary ambient

Implementation of the Revoked 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Updates to 40 CFR Part 52 for Areas That Attained by the Attainment Date

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 9, 2020

If adverse comments are received on the proposed rule, the EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. … Under the provisions of the EPA's ozone implementation rule, these determinations suspend the applicable requirements under 40 CFR 51.900(f) and those listed under Clean Air Act sections 172(c) and 182

Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Redesignation of the Chicago and Granite City Areas to Attainment of the 2008 Lead Standard

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 18, 2017

EPA is approving Illinois' request to redesignate the Chicago and Granite City areas from nonattainment to attainment for the 2008 lead NAAQS under section 107(d)(3)(E) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and taking … 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.