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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is approving a revision to the Illinois Ozone State Implementation Plan (SIP). On August 17, 2005, Illinois requested that five compounds be added to its list of compounds that are exempt from being considered as volatile organic compounds (VOCs). EPA no longer considers four of the compounds to be VOCs for control and recordkeeping/reporting purposes because the compounds were shown to be negligibly photochemically reactive, and do not lead to ozone formation. EPA, however, determined that tertiarybutyl acetate (t butyl acetate) has negligible contribution to ozone formation, and, therefore, is not considered a VOC for emission limits and VOC control requirements, it should, noneless, continue to be covered by recordkeeping, emission reporting, and inventory requirements. Illinois provided a supplementary submission on January 29, 2008, correcting the August 17, 2007, submittal by clarifying the restrictions pertaining to the compound tbutyl acetate.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wyoming; Revisions to New Source Review Rules

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Wyoming on December 13, 2006. The proposed revisions modify the State's Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) regulations to address changes to the federal NSR regulations promulgated by EPA on December 31, 2002, and reconsidered with minor changes on November 7, 2003. The State of Wyoming has a federally approved PSD program for new and modified sources impacting attainment areas in the State. Wyoming does not have a Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) program. This action is being taken under section 110 of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Reasonably Available Control Technology for Oxides of Nitrogen for

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing approval of a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone submitted by the State of New Jersey. The SIP revision consists of a sourcespecific reasonably available control technology (RACT) determination for controlling oxides of nitrogen (NOX ) from stationary internal combustion engines operated by the TrigenTrenton Energy Co., L.P. This action approves the sourcespecific RACT determination that was made by New Jersey in accordance with provisions of its regulation to help meet the national ambient air quality standard for ozone. The intended effect of this action is to approve sourcespecific emission limitations required by the Clean Air Act.

Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1A.105 protein; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1A.105 protein in or on corn when used as a plantincorporated protectant in the food and feed commodities of corn; corn, field; corn, sweet; and corn, pop. Monsanto Company submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting to amend the existing temporary tolerance in 40 CFR 174.502 for the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1A.105 protein to establish a permanent exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1A.105 protein in or on all food commodities when used as a plant incorporated protectant in all food commodities. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry 1A.105 insecticidal protein in or on the food and feed commodities of corn; corn, field;

Bacillus thuringiensis Modified Cry1Ab Protein; Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of the Bacillus thuringiensis modified Cry1Ab protein as identified under OECD Unique Identifier SYNIR67B1 when used as a plantincorporated protectant in the food and feed commodities of cotton; cotton, undelinted seed; cotton, refined oil; cotton, meal; cotton, hay; cotton, hulls; cotton, forage; and cotton, gin byproducts. Syngenta Seeds, Inc. submitted a petition to EPA under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), as amended by the Food Quality Protection Act of 1996 (FQPA), requesting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance. This regulation eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of Bacillus thuringiensis modified Cry1Ab protein as identified under OECD Unique Identifier SYNIR67B1 when used as a plantincorporated protectant in cotton.

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and Ventura

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from wood products and marine coating operations. We are approving local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Greene County 8-Hour

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve a redesignation request and State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) is requesting that the Greene County 8hour ozone nonattainment Area (referred to also as the ``Greene County Area'' or ``Area'') be redesignated as attainment for the 8hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is proposing to approve the ozone redesignation request for the Greene County Area. In conjunction with its redesignation request, the Commonwealth submitted a SIP revision consisting of a maintenance plan for the Greene County Area that provides for continued attainment of the 8hour ozone NAAQS for at least 10 years after redesignation. EPA is proposing to make a determination that the Greene County Area has attained the 8hour ozone NAAQS, based upon three years of complete, qualityassured ambient air quality monitoring data for 20032005. EPA's proposed approval o

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and Ventura

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District and Ventura County Air Pollution Control District portions of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions concern volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from marine coating operations and wood coating products. We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act).

Office of Research and Development; Ambient Air Monitoring Reference and Equivalent Methods: Designation of a New

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated, in accordance with 40 CFR part 53, a new reference method for measuring concentrations of carbon monoxide (CO) in the ambient air.

Certain New Chemicals; Receipt and Status Information

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Section 5 of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) requires any person who intends to manufacture (defined by statute to include import) a new chemical (i.e., a chemical not on the TSCA Inventory) to notify EPA and comply with the statutory provisions pertaining to the manufacture of new chemicals. Under sections 5(d)(2) and 5(d)(3) of TSCA, EPA is required to publish a notice of receipt of a
premanufacture notice (PMN) or an application for a test marketing exemption (TME), and to publish periodic status reports on the chemicals under review and the receipt of notices of commencement to manufacture those chemicals. This status report, which covers the period from June 1, 2008 through June 20, 2008, consists of the PMNs pending or expired, and the notices of commencement to manufacture a new chemical that the Agency has received under TSCA section 5 during this time period.

Notice of Open Meeting of the Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB)

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Environmental Financial Advisory Board (EFAB) will hold an open meeting on August 45, 2008. EFAB is an EPA advisory committee chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) to provide advice and recommendations to EPA on creative approaches to funding environmental programs, projects, and activities. A meeting of the full board will be held to discuss progress with work products under EFAB's current Strategic Action Agenda and develop an action agenda to direct the Board's ongoing and new activities through FY 2009. Topics of discussion include financial assurance mechanisms; financing ecosystem services; leveraging the state revolving funds; and use of assessments and special districts in air pollution. The meeting is open to the public; however, seating is limited. All members of the public who wish to attend the meeting must register in advance, no later than Monday, July 21, 2008.

Chloropicrin, Dazomet, Metam Sodium/Potassium, and Methyl Bromide Reregistration Eligibility Decisions; Notice of

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decisions (REDs) for the soil fumigant pesticides chloropicrin, dazomet, metam sodium/potassium, and methyl bromide, and opens a public comment period on these documents. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the Dockets for these pesticides, listed in the Table in Unit II. Soil fumigants are used to kill soilborne pests in producing many crops, including primarily potatoes, tomatoes, strawberries carrots, and peppers. EPA has reviewed chloropicrin, dazomet, metam sodium/ potassium, and methyl bromide through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.

Tetramethrin; Reregistration Eligibility Decision

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice announces the availability of EPA's Reregistration Eligibility Decision (RED) for the pesticide tetramethrin. The Agency's risk assessments and other related documents also are available in the Tetramethrin Docket. Tetramethrin is a broad spectrum, synthetic pyrethroid insecticide used to control flying and crawling insects in a number of commercial, horticultural, and residential areas. EPA has reviewed tetramethrin through the public participation process that the Agency uses to involve the public in developing pesticide
reregistration and tolerance reassessment decisions. Through these programs, EPA is ensuring that all pesticides meet current health and safety standards.