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person that timely submits written published elsewhere in this issue of the addresses the requirements of EPA’s
comments. If a public hearing is Federal Register]. Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) Sulfur
scheduled, notice of the date, time, and * * * * * Dioxide (SO2) Trading Program,
place for the public hearing will be (b) * * * (1) [The text of the proposed promulgated on May 12, 2005 and
published in the Federal Register. amendment for § 301.7425–3(b)(1) is the subsequently revised on April 28, 2006.
same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(b)(1) EPA is proposing to determine that the
Drafting Information
published elsewhere in this issue of the SIP revision fully implements the CAIR
The principal author of these Federal Register]. SO2 requirements for Louisiana.
regulations is Robin M. Ferguson, Office (2) [The text of the proposed Therefore, as a consequence of the SIP
of Associate Chief Counsel, Procedure amendment for § 301.7425–3(b)(2) is the approval, EPA will also withdraw the
and Administration (Collection, same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(b)(2) CAIR Federal Implementation Plan
Bankruptcy and Summonses Division). published elsewhere in this issue of the (CAIR FIP) concerning SO2 emissions
Federal Register]. for Louisiana. The CAIR FIPs for all
List of Subjects in 26 CFR Part 301
(c) * * * (1) [The text of the proposed States in the CAIR region were
Employment taxes, Estate taxes, amendment for § 301.7425–3(c)(1) is the promulgated on April 28, 2006 and
Excise taxes, Gift taxes, Income taxes, same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(c)(1) subsequently revised on December 13,
Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping published elsewhere in this issue of the 2006.
requirements. Federal Register]. CAIR requires States to reduce
* * * * * emissions of SO2 and nitrogen oxides
Proposed Amendments to the
(d) * * * (2) [The text of the proposed (NOX) that significantly contribute to,
Regulations
amendment for § 301.7425–3(d)(2) is the and interfere with maintenance of, the
Accordingly, 26 CFR part 301 is same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(d)(2) national ambient air quality standards
proposed to be amended as follows: published elsewhere in this issue of the for fine particulates and/or ozone in any
Federal Register]. downwind state. CAIR establishes State
PART 301—PROCEDURE AND (3) [The text of the proposed budgets for SO2 and NOX and requires
ADMINISTRATION amendment for § 301.7425–3(d)(3) is the States to submit SIP revisions that
Paragraph 1. The authority citation same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(d)(3) implement these budgets in States that
for part 301 continues to read in part as published elsewhere in this issue of the EPA concluded did contribute to
follows: Federal Register]. nonattainment in downwind states.
(4) [The text of the proposed States have the flexibility to choose
Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * * amendment for § 301.7425–3(d)(4) is the which control measures to adopt to
Par. 2. Section 301.6343–2 is same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(d)(4) achieve the budgets, including
amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1) published elsewhere in this issue of the participating in the EPA-administered
introductory text, (b) introductory text, Federal Register]. cap-and-trade programs. In the SIP
and (e) to read as follows: (e) [The text of the proposed revision that EPA is proposing to
amendment for § 301.7425–3(e) is the approve, Louisiana would meet CAIR
§ 301.6343–2 Return of wrongfully levied same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(e) SO2 requirements by participating in the
upon property. published elsewhere in this issue of the EPA-administered cap-and-trade
(a)(1) [The text of the proposed Federal Register]. program addressing SO2 emissions.
amendment for § 301.6343–2(a)(1) The intended effect of this action is to
introductory text is the same as the text Kevin M. Brown, reduce SO2 emissions from the State of
of § 301.6343–2T(a)(1) introductory text Deputy Commissioner for Services and Louisiana that are contributing to
published elsewhere in this issue of the Enforcement. nonattainment of the PM2.5 National
Federal Register]. [FR Doc. E7–14051 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am] Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS
* * * * * BILLING CODE 4830–01–P or standard) in downwind states. This
(b) [The text of the proposed action is being taken under section 110
amendment for § 301.6343–2(b) of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act or
introductory text is the same as the text ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION CAA).
of § 301.6343–2T(b) introductory text AGENCY DATES: Comments must be received on
published elsewhere in this issue of the or before August 20, 2007.
40 CFR Part 52
Federal Register]. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to
* * * * * [EPA–R06–OAR–2006–0849; FRL–8442–7] Mr. Jeff Robinson, Chief, Air Permits
(e) [The text of the proposed Section (6PD–R), Environmental
Approval and Promulgation of Protection Agency, 1445 Ross Avenue,
amendment for § 301.6343–2(e) is the Implementation Plans; Louisiana;
same as the text of § 301.6343–2T(e) Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202–2733.
Clean Air Interstate Rule Sulfur Dioxide Comments may also be submitted
published elsewhere in this issue of the Trading Program
Federal Register]. electronically or through hand delivery/
Par. 3. Section 301.7425–3 is AGENCY: Environmental Protection courier by following the detailed
amended by revising paragraphs (a)(1), Agency (EPA). instructions in the ADDRESSES section of
(b)(1), (b)(2), (c)(1), (d)(2), (d)(3), and ACTION: Proposed rule.
the direct final rule located in the rules
(d)(4), and adding paragraph (e) to read section of this Federal Register.
as follows: SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If
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a revision to the Louisiana State you have questions concerning today’s


§ 301.7425–3 Discharge of liens; special Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on proposal, please contact Ms. Adina
rules. September 22, 2006, enacted at Wiley (6PD–R), Air Permits Section,
(a) * * * (1) [The text of the proposed Louisiana Administrative Code, Title Environmental Protection Agency,
amendment for § 301.7425–3(a)(1) is the 33, Part III, Chapter 5, Section 506(C) Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue (6PD–R),
same as the text of § 301.7425–3T(a)(1) (LAC 33:III.506(C)). This revision Suite 1200, Dallas, TX 75202–2733. The

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telephone number is (214) 665–2115. Emission Statements. The SIP revision personal information provided, unless
Ms. Wiley can also be reached via was submitted by New York to satisfy the comment includes information
electronic mail at wiley.adina@epa.gov. the ozone nonattainment provisions of claimed to be Confidential Business
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the the Clean Air Act. These provisions Information (CBI) or other information
final rules section of this Federal require states in which all or part of any whose disclosure is restricted by statute.
Register, EPA is approving the State’s ozone nonattainment area is located to Do not submit information that you
SIP submittal as a direct final rule submit a revision to its SIP which consider to be CBI or otherwise
without prior proposal because the requires owner/operators of stationary protected through www.regulations.gov
Agency views this as a noncontroversial sources of volatile organic compounds or e-mail. The www.regulations.gov Web
submittal and anticipates no relevant (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOX) to site is an ‘‘anonymous access’’ system,
adverse comments. A detailed rationale provide the State with a statement, at which means EPA will not know your
for the approval is set forth in the direct least annually, of the source’s actual identity or contact information unless
final rule. If no relevant adverse emissions of VOC and NOX. you provide it in the body of your
comments are received in response to The Emission Statement SIP revision comment. If you send an e-mail
this action, no further activity is EPA proposes to approve enhances the comment directly to EPA without going
contemplated. If EPA receives relevant reporting requirements for VOC and through www.regulations.gov your e-
adverse comments, the direct final rule NOX and expands the reporting mail address will be automatically
will be withdrawn and all public requirement, based on specified captured and included as part of the
comments received will be addressed in emission thresholds, to include carbon comment that is placed in the public
a subsequent final rule based on this monoxide (CO), sulfur dioxides (SO2), docket and made available on the
proposed rule. EPA will not institute a particulate matter measuring 2.5 Internet. If you submit an electronic
second comment period. Any parties microns or less (PM2.5), particulate comment, EPA recommends that you
interested in commenting on this action matter measuring 10 microns or less include your name and other contact
should do so at this time. Please note (PM10), ammonia (NH3), lead (Pb) and information in the body of your
that if EPA receives adverse comment lead compounds and hazardous air comment and with any disk or CD–ROM
on an amendment, paragraph, or section pollutants (HAPS). The intended effect you submit. If EPA cannot read your
of the rule, and if that provision may be is to obtain improved emissions related comment due to technical difficulties
severed from the remainder of the rule, data from facilities located in New York, and cannot contact you for clarification,
EPA may adopt as final those provisions allowing New York to more effectively EPA may not be able to consider your
of the rule that are not the subject of an plan for and attain the national ambient comment. Electronic files should avoid
adverse comment. air quality standards (NAAQS). The the use of special characters, any form
For additional information, see the Emission Statement rule also improves of encryption, and be free of any defects
direct final rule which is located in the EPA’s and the public’s access to facility- or viruses. For additional information
rules section of this Federal Register. specific emission related data. about EPA’s public docket visit the EPA
DATES: Comments must be received on Docket Center homepage at http://
Dated: July 11, 2007.
or before August 20, 2007. www.epa.gov/epahome/dockets.htm.
Lawrence Starfield,
ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Acting Regional Administrator, EPA Region
6. identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R02– Raymond K. Forde, Air Programs
OAR–2006–0368, by one of the Branch, Environmental Protection
[FR Doc. E7–14067 Filed 7–19–07; 8:45 am]
following methods: Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New
BILLING CODE 6560–50–P
www.regulations.gov: Follow the on- York, New York 10007–1866, (212) 637–
line instructions for submitting 3716, forde.raymond@epa.gov.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION comments. Copies of the State submittals are
AGENCY E-mail: Werner.Raymond@epa.gov
available at the following addresses for
Fax: 212–637–3901
Mail: Raymond Werner, Chief, Air inspection during normal business
40 CFR Part 52 hours:
Programs Branch, Environmental
[Region II Docket No. EPA–R02–OAR–2007– Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, 290 Environmental Protection Agency,
0368, FRL–8442–3] Region 2 Office, Air Programs Branch,
Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New
York 10007–1866. 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York,
Approval and Promulgation of
Hand Delivery: Raymond Werner, New York 10007–1866.
Implementation Plans; New York
Emission Statement Program Chief, Air Programs Branch, New York State Department of
Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Conservation, Division
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th of Air Resources, 625 Broadway, 2nd
Agency. Floor, New York, New York 10007– Floor, Albany, New York 12233.
ACTION: Proposed rule. 1866. Such deliveries are only accepted
during the Regional Office’s normal SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection hours of operation. The Regional following table of contents describes the
Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Office’s official hours of business are format for this section:
the State Implementation Plan (SIP) Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30 I. What Is the Nature of EPA’s Action?
revision submitted by the State of New excluding Federal holidays. II. What Are the Emissions Reporting
York on July 7, 2006 for the purpose of Instructions: Direct your comments to Required by the Clean Air Act and How
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enhancing an existing Emission Docket ID No. EPA–R02–OAR–2006– Does New York’s Regulation Address
Statement Program for stationary 0368. EPA’s policy is that all comments Them?
sources in New York. The SIP revision received will be included in the public III. What Was Included in New York’s
consists of amendments to Title 6 of the docket without change and may be Submittal?
New York Codes Rules and Regulations, made available online at IV. What Is EPA’s Conclusion?
Chapter III, Part 202, Subpart 202–2, www.regulations.gov, including any V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

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