[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 1, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 5648]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

Agency Information Collection Activities: Requests for Comments;
Clearance of Renewed Approval of Information Collection: Medical
Standards and Certification

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice and request for comments.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FAA
invites public comments about our intention to request the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) approval for to renew an information
collection. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period
soliciting comments on the following collection of information was
published on October 28, 2010, vol. 75, no. 208, page 66422-66423. The
information collected is used to determine if applicants are medically
qualified to perform the duties associated with the class of airman
medical certificate sought.

DATES: Written comments should be submitted by March 3, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carla Scott on<PHONE_NUMBER>, or by
e-mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    OMB Control Number: 2120-0034.
    Title: Medical Standards and Certification.
    Form Numbers: FAA Forms 8500-7, 8500-8, 8500-14, 8500-20.
    Type of Review: Renewal of an information collection.
    Background: The Secretary of Transportation collects this
information under the authority of 49 U.S.C. 40113; 44701; 44510;
44702; 44703; 44709; 45303; and 80111. Airman medical certification
program is implemented by Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
parts 61 and 67 (14 CFR parts 61 and 67). Using four forms to collect
information, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) determines if
applicants are medically qualified to perform the duties associated
with the class of airman medical certificate sought.
    Respondents: Approximately 380,000 applicants for airman medical
certificates.
    Frequency: Information is collected on occasion.
    Estimated Average Burden per Response: 1.5 hours.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 577,982 hours.

ADDRESSES: Interested persons are invited to submit written comments on
the proposed information collection to the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget. Comments should be
addressed to the attention of the Desk Officer, Department of
Transportation/FAA, and sent via electronic mail to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>or faxed to<PHONE_NUMBER>, or mailed to the
Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and
Budget, Docket Library, Room 10102, 725 17th Street, NW., Washington,
DC 20503.
    Public Comments Invited: You are asked to comment on any aspect of
this information collection, including (a) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary for FAA's performance; (b) the
accuracy of the estimated burden; (c) ways for FAA to enhance the
quality, utility and clarity of the information collection; and (d)
ways that the burden could be minimized without reducing the quality of
the collected information. The agency will summarize and/or include
your comments in the request for OMB's clearance of this information
collection.

    Issued in Washington, DC on January 25, 2011.
Carla Scott,
FAA Information Collection Clearance Officer, IT Enterprises Business
Services Division, AES-200.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 33 (Monday, February 22, 2021)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 10491-10493]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. FAA-2020-1184; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01425-T]
RIN 2120-AA64

Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport
R[eacute]gional Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOT.

ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).

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SUMMARY: The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD)
for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-
212A airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an engine
electrical control #1 fault during flight caused by chafing damage on
an electrical harness bundle. This proposed AD would require modifying
the electrical harness routes and de-icing pipe coupling installations,
as specified in a European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD,
which is proposed for incorporation by reference. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

DATES: The FAA must receive comments on this proposed AD by April 8,
2021.

ADDRESSES: You may send comments, using the procedures found in 14 CFR
11.43 and 11.45, by any of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: Go to https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>.
     Mail: U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket
Operations, M-30, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New
Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590.
     Hand Delivery: Deliver to Mail address above between 9
a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
    For material that will be incorporated by reference (IBR) in this
AD, contact the EASA, Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany;
telephone +49 221 8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet
www.easa.europa.eu. You may find this IBR material on the EASA website
at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this IBR material at the
FAA, Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability of
this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. It is also available in
the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by
searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1184.

Examining the AD Docket

    You may examine the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-
1184; or in person at Docket Operations between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. The AD docket contains
this NPRM, any comments received, and other information. The street
address for Docket Operations is listed above.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace
Engineer, Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA,
2200 South 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax: 206-231-
3220; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Comments Invited

    The FAA invites you to send any written relevant data, views, or
arguments about this proposal. Send your comments to an address listed
under ADDRESSES. Include ``Docket No. FAA-2020-1184; Project Identifier
MCAI-2020-01425-T'' at the beginning of your comments. The most helpful
comments reference a specific portion of the proposal, explain the
reason for any recommended change, and include supporting data. The FAA
will consider all comments received by the closing date and may amend
the proposal because of those comments.
    Except for Confidential Business Information (CBI) as described in
the following paragraph, and other information as described in 14 CFR
11.35, the FAA will post all comments received, without change, to
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information you
provide. The agency will also post a report summarizing each
substantive verbal contact received about this proposed AD.

Confidential Business Information

    CBI is commercial or financial information that is both customarily
and actually treated as private by its owner. Under the Freedom of
Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552), CBI is exempt from public
disclosure. If your comments responsive to this NPRM contain commercial
or financial information that is customarily treated as private, that
you actually treat as private, and that is relevant or responsive to
this NPRM, it is important that you clearly designate the submitted
comments as CBI. Please mark each page of your submission containing
CBI as ``PROPIN.'' The FAA will treat such marked submissions as
confidential under the FOIA, and they will not be placed in the public
docket of this NPRM. Submissions containing CBI should be sent to
Shahram Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des Moines,
WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>Any commentary that the FAA receives which
is not specifically designated as CBI will be placed in the public
docket for this rulemaking.

Background

    The EASA, which is the Technical Agent for the Member States of the
European Union, has issued EASA AD 2020-0227, dated October 19, 2020
(EASA AD 2020-0227) (also referred to as the Mandatory Continuing
Airworthiness Information, or the MCAI), to correct an unsafe condition
for certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR72-
212A airplanes.
    This proposed AD was prompted by a report of an engine electrical
control #1 fault during flight caused by damage on an electrical
harness bundle. It was determined that this event was due to the bundle
chafing with an air duct clamp located behind the overhead bins in
fuselage zone 253. Investigation revealed that the chafing damage was
due to insufficient length between the air duct clamp and the harness
bundle, leading to tension in the wire sheath. The FAA is proposing
this AD to address such damage, which could result in wire failure and
a short circuit, an uncontrolled fire, and consequent loss of multiple
systems, possibly resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.
See the MCAI for additional background information.

Related Service Information Under 1 CFR Part 51

    EASA AD 2020-0227 describes procedures for modifying the
installation of the electrical harness routes 1M and 1S-1V, and
rotating the de-icing pipe coupling installation. This material is
reasonably available because the interested parties have access to it
through their normal course of business or by the means identified in
the ADDRESSES section.

FAA's Determination and Requirements of This Proposed AD

    This product has been approved by the aviation authority of another
country, and is approved for operation in the United States. Pursuant
to the FAA's bilateral agreement with the State of Design Authority,
the FAA has been notified of the unsafe condition described in the MCAI
referenced above. The FAA is proposing this AD because the FAA
evaluated all the relevant information and determined the unsafe
condition described previously is likely to exist or develop in other
products of the same type design.

Proposed AD Requirements

    This proposed AD would require accomplishing the actions specified
in EASA AD 2020-0227 described previously, as incorporated by
reference, except for any differences identified as exceptions in the
regulatory text of this AD.

Explanation of Required Compliance Information

    In the FAA's ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency of the AD
process, the FAA initially worked with Airbus and EASA to develop a
process to use certain EASA ADs as the primary source of information
for compliance with requirements for corresponding FAA ADs. The FAA has
since coordinated with other manufacturers and civil aviation
authorities (CAAs) to use this process. As a result, EASA AD 2020-0227
will be incorporated by reference in the FAA final rule. This proposed
AD would, therefore, require compliance with EASA AD 2020-0227 in its
entirety, through that incorporation, except for any differences
identified as exceptions in the regulatory text of this proposed AD.
Using common terms that are the same as the heading of a particular
section in the EASA AD does not mean that operators need comply only
with that section. For example, where the AD requirement refers to
``all required actions and compliance times,'' compliance with this AD
requirement is not limited to the section titled ``Required Action(s)
and Compliance Time(s)'' in the EASA AD. Service information specified
in EASA AD 2020-0227 that is required for compliance with EASA AD 2020-
0227 will be available on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov
by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-2020-1184 after the FAA
final rule is published.

Costs of Compliance

    The FAA estimates that this proposed AD affects 3 airplanes of U.S.
registry. The FAA estimates the following costs to comply with this
proposed AD:

                                      Estimated Costs for Required Actions
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                                                                                Cost per      Cost on U.S.
                           Labor cost                               Parts cost        product        operators
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1 work-hour x $85 per hour = $85................................             $20            $105            $315
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Authority for This Rulemaking

    Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII: Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
    The FAA is issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701: General requirements.
Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with promoting safe flight
of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing regulations for
practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator finds necessary
for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within the scope of that
authority because it addresses an unsafe condition that is likely to
exist or develop on products identified in this rulemaking action.

Regulatory Findings

    The FAA determined that this proposed AD would not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This proposed AD would not
have a substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship
between the national Government and the States, or on the distribution
of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
    For the reasons discussed above, I certify this proposed
regulation:
    (1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866,
    (2) Would not affect intrastate aviation in Alaska, and
    (3) Would not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39

    Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.

The Proposed Amendment

    Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the
Administrator, the FAA proposes to amend 14 CFR part 39 as follows:

PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

0
1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.

Sec.  39.13  [Amended]

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2. The FAA amends Sec.  39.13 by adding the following new airworthiness
directive:

ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional: Docket No. FAA-2020-
1184; Project Identifier MCAI-2020-01425-T.

(a) Comments Due Date

    The FAA must receive comments on this airworthiness directive
(AD) action by April 8, 2021.

(b) Affected ADs

    None.

(c) Applicability

    This AD applies to ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional
Model ATR72-212A airplanes, certificated in any category, as
identified in European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) AD 2020-
0227, dated October 19, 2020 (EASA AD 2020-0227).

(d) Subject

    Air Transport Association (ATA) of America Code 92, Electrical
Routing.

(e) Reason

    This AD was prompted by a report of an engine electrical control
#1 fault during flight caused by chafing damage on an electrical
harness bundle. The FAA is issuing this AD to address such damage,
which could result in wire failure and a short circuit, an
uncontrolled fire, and consequent loss of multiple systems, possibly
resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.

(f) Compliance

    Comply with this AD within the compliance times specified,
unless already done.

(g) Requirements

    Except as specified in paragraph (h) of this AD: Comply with all
required actions and compliance times specified in, and in
accordance with, EASA AD 2020-0227.

(h) Exceptions to EASA AD 2020-0227

    (1) Where EASA AD 2020-0227 refers to its effective date, this
AD requires using the effective date of this AD.
    (2) The ``Remarks'' section of EASA AD 2020-0227 does not apply
to this AD.

(i) Other FAA AD Provisions

    The following provisions also apply to this AD:
    (1) Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs): The Manager,
Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, FAA, has
the authority to approve AMOCs for this AD, if requested using the
procedures found in 14 CFR 39.19. In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19,
send your request to your principal inspector or responsible Flight
Standards Office, as appropriate. If sending information directly to
the Large Aircraft Section, International Validation Branch, send it
to the attention of the person identified in paragraph (j)(2) of
this AD. Information may be emailed to<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
Before using any approved AMOC, notify your appropriate principal
inspector, or lacking a principal inspector, the manager of the
responsible Flight Standards Office.
    (2) Contacting the Manufacturer: For any requirement in this AD
to obtain instructions from a manufacturer, the instructions must be
accomplished using a method approved by the Manager, Large Aircraft
Section, International Validation Branch, FAA; or EASA; or ATR-GIE
Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional's EASA Design Organization
Approval (DOA). If approved by the DOA, the approval must include
the DOA-authorized signature.

(j) Related Information

    (1) For information about EASA AD 2020-0227, contact the EASA,
Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer 3, 50668 Cologne, Germany; telephone +49 221
8999 000; email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>internet www.easa.europa.eu. You
may find this EASA AD on the EASA website at https://ad.easa.europa.eu. You may view this material at the FAA,
Airworthiness Products Section, Operational Safety Branch, 2200
South 216th St., Des Moines, WA. For information on the availability
of this material at the FAA, call<PHONE_NUMBER>. This material may be
found in the AD docket on the internet at https://www.regulations.gov by searching for and locating Docket No. FAA-
2020-1184.
    (2) For more information about this AD, contact Shahram
Daneshmandi, Aerospace Engineer, Large Aircraft Section,
International Validation Branch, FAA, 2200 South 216th St., Des
Moines, WA 98198; phone and fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>; email:
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
    Issued on January 23, 2021.
Gaetano A. Sciortino,
Deputy Director for Strategic Initiatives, Compliance & Airworthiness
Division, Aircraft Certification Service.
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[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Coast Guard

[Docket No. USCG-2016-0656]

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee; Vacancies

AGENCY: Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

ACTION: Request for applications.

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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the Great
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee. The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory
Committee provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary of
Homeland Security through the Coast Guard Commandant on matters
relating to Great Lakes pilotage, including review of proposed Great
Lakes pilotage regulations and policies.

DATES: Completed applications should reach the Coast Guard on or before
August 22, 2016.

ADDRESSES: Applicants should send a cover letter expressing interest in
an appointment to the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee that also
identifies which membership category the applicant is applying under,
along with a resume detailing the applicant's experience via one of the
following methods:
     By Email<EMAIL_ADDRESS>     By Fax:<PHONE_NUMBER>, ATTN: Ms. Michelle Birchfield.
     By Mail: Commandant (CG-WWM-2), U.S. Coast Guard,
Attention: Ms. Michelle Birchfield, Alternate Designated Federal
Officer, Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee, 2703 Martin Luther
King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michelle Birchfield, Great Lakes
Pilotage Advisory Committee Alternate Designated Federal Officer, 2703
Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509;
telephone<PHONE_NUMBER>, fax<PHONE_NUMBER>, or email at
<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee
is a federal advisory committee established in accordance with the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C., Appendix).
The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee operates under the
authority of 46 U.S.C. 9307, and makes recommendations to the Secretary
and the Coast Guard on matters relating to the Great Lakes.
    Meetings of the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will be
held with the approval of the Designated Federal Officer. The Committee
is required to meet at least once per year. Additional meetings may be
held at the request of a majority of the Committee or at the discretion
of the Designated Federal Officer. Further information about the Great
Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee is available by going to the Web
site: https://www.facadatabase.gov. Click on the search tab and type
``Great Lakes'' into the search form. Then select ``Great Lakes
Pilotage Advisory Committee'' from the list.
    Individuals shall serve terms of office of three years and may be
reappointed to one additional term, serving not more than six
consecutive years. All members serve at their own expense but may
receive reimbursement for travel and per diem from the Federal
Government.
    We will consider applicants for two positions that expire or become
vacant on September 30, 2016.
     One member representing the interests of Great Lakes
ports, and
     One member representing the interests of shippers whose
cargoes are transported through Great Lakes ports.
    To be eligible, applicants shall have at least five years of
practical experience in maritime operations.
    The Department of Homeland Security does not discriminate in
selection of Committee members on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The
Department of Homeland Security strives to achieve a widely diverse
candidate pool for all of its recruitment actions.
    If you are interested in applying to become a member of the
Committee, send your cover letter and resume to Ms. Michelle
Birchfield, Alternate Designated Federal Officer of the Great Lakes
Pilotage Advisory Committee via one of the transmittal methods in the
ADDRESSES section by the deadline in the DATES section of this notice.
Email submittals will receive email receipt confirmation.

    Dated: July 14, 2016.
J.G. Lantz,
U.S. Coast Guard, Director of Regulations and Standards.
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[Notices]
[Page 63762]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

Combined Notice of Filings

    Take notice that the Commission has received the following Natural
Gas Pipeline Rate and Refund Report filings:

Filings Instituting Proceedings

    Docket Numbers: RP16-32-000.
    Applicants: Trunkline Gas Company, LLC.
    Description: Compliance filing Annual Report of Flow Through filed
10-6-15.
    Filed Date: 10/6/15.
    Accession Number: 20151006-5158.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    Docket Numbers: RP16-33-000.
    Applicants: Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L.L.C.
    Description: Section 4(d) Rate Filing: 1Line Agreement Filing to be
effective 10/30/2015.
    Filed Date: 10/7/15.
    Accession Number: 20151007-5056.
    Comments Due: 5 p.m. ET 10/19/15.

    The filings are accessible in the Commission's eLibrary system by
clicking on the links or querying the docket number.
    Any person desiring to intervene or protest in any of the above
proceedings must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of the
Commission's Regulations (18 CFR 385.211 and 385.214) on or before 5:00
p.m. Eastern time on the specified comment date. Protests may be
considered, but intervention is necessary to become a party to the
proceeding.
    eFiling is encouraged. More detailed information relating to filing
requirements, interventions, protests, service, and qualifying
facilities filings can be found at: http://www.ferc.gov/docs-filing/efiling/filing-req.pdf. For other information, call<PHONE_NUMBER>
(toll free). For TTY, call<PHONE_NUMBER>.

    Dated: October 7, 2015.
Nathaniel J. Davis, Sr.,
Deputy Secretary.
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[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 25951-25953]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R03-OAR-2020-0416; FRL-10023-38-Region 3]

Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Regulatory Updates to
Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) Permitting Requirements for 2012
Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standard
(NAAQS)

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state
implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, on March 10, 2020. This revision pertains to the
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (PADEP)
amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 (General Provisions) and 127
(Construction, Modification, Reactivation and Operation of Sources) to
implement Federal nonattainment new source review (NNSR) provisions for
the 2012 annual fine particulate matter (PM2.5) national
ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). EPA is approving these revisions
to the Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the
Clean Air Act (CAA).

DATES: This final rule is effective on June 11, 2021.

ADDRESSES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket ID
Number EPA-R03-OAR-2020-0416. All documents in the docket are listed on
the https://www.regulations.gov website. Although listed in the index,
some information is not publicly available, e.g., confidential business
information (CBI) or other information whose disclosure is restricted
by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is
not placed on the internet and will be publicly available only in hard
copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available through
https://www.regulations.gov, or please contact the person identified in
the For Further Information Contact section for additional availability
information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Amy Johansen, Permits Branch (3AD10),
Air & Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region
III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. The telephone
number is<PHONE_NUMBER>. Ms. Johansen can also be reached via
electronic mail at<EMAIL_ADDRESS>
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. Background

    On March 9, 2021 (86 FR 13511), EPA published a notice of proposed
rulemaking (NPRM) for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In the NPRM,
EPA proposed approval of amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121
(General Provisions) and 127 (Construction, Modification, Reactivation
and Operation of Sources) to implement Federal NNSR provisions for the
2012 PM2.5 NAAQS. Specifically, the SIP revision establishes
that emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and ammonia are
precursors to PM2.5 for new and modified major sources
emitting PM2.5 in nonattainment areas for PM2.5
in Pennsylvania; \1\ establishes a significant impact level for
PM2.5; proposes emission offset ratios for emissions of VOC
and ammonia as PM2.5 precursors; and amends relevant
definitions. The formal SIP revision was submitted by PADEP on March
10, 2020.
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the Allegheny County Health Department's Article XXI, not PADEP 25
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    EPA has revised the NAAQS for PM2.5 on multiple
occasions, most recently in 2012. On December 14, 2012, the annual
primary standard for PM2.5 was lowered from 15 micrograms
per meter cubed ([mu]g/m\3\) to 12 [mu]g/m\3\. See 78 FR 3087 (January
15, 2013). The existing 24-hour standards (primary and secondary) were
retained at 35 [mu]g/m\3\, as was the annual secondary standard of 15
[mu]g/m\3\. Upon promulgation of the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS, EPA
formally classified all of Delaware County and Lebanon County,
Pennsylvania as moderate nonattainment for the 2012 annual
PM2.5 standard. See 80 FR 2206 (January 15, 2015).\2\ For
areas designated as nonattainment for one or more NAAQS, the SIP must
include preconstruction permit requirements for new or modified major
stationary sources of such nonattainment pollutant(s), commonly
referred to as ``Nonattainment New Source Review.'' See CAA section
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and Technical Amendment to Correct Inadvertent Error in Air Quality
Designations for the 2012 Primary Annual Fine Particulate Matter
(PM2.5), which impacted Delaware and Lebanon counties. 80
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    PADEP's SIP revision revises NNSR permit requirements for major
sources of PM2.5. Specifically, PADEP's 25 Pa. Code Chapters
121 and 127 have been amended to implement additional provisions
pertaining to PM2.5 precursors, as promulgated in EPA's rule
entitled Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality
Standards: State Implementation Plan Requirements (2016 Implementation
Rule). 81 FR 58010 (August 24, 2016).
    As required by EPA's 2016 Implementation Rule, which implements the
D.C. Circuit court's January 2013 decision in NRDC v. EPA,\3\ areas
classified as nonattainment for any PM2.5 NAAQS are required
to comply with the parts of CAA subpart 4 section 189(e) that require
the control of major sources of PM10 precursors (and hence
under the court decision, PM2.5 precursors) ``except where
the Administrator determines that such sources do not contribute
significantly to PM10 levels which exceed the standard in
the area.'' \4\ The 2016 Implementation Rule amended the definitions of
(1) ``regulated NSR pollutant'' with regard to PM2.5
precursors; (2) ``major stationary source'' with regard to major
sources of direct PM2.5 emissions and PM2.5
precursors locating in PM2.5 nonattainment areas classified
as moderate and serious; and (3) ``significant'' with regard to
emissions of direct PM2.5 and its precursors.
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    \3\ 706 F.3d 428 (D.C. Cir. 2013).
    \4\ This requirement was codified in 40 CFR 51.165(a)(13). See
81 FR 58010 (August 24, 2016).
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II. Summary of SIP Revision and EPA Analysis

A. Summary of SIP Revision

    25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 and 127 address NNSR permit requirements
for major sources of PM2.5. PADEP's SIP revision has been
amended to implement additional provisions pertaining to precursors, as
promulgated in EPA's final 2016 Implementation Rule.

B. EPA's Proposed Action

    At proposal, EPA evaluated the revised portions 25 Pa. Code
Chapters 121 and 127 to determine if the revisions meet current
applicable requirements for a PM2.5 NNSR permit program, as
revised by EPA's 2016 Implementation Rule. 25 Pa. Code 121.1--(1)
contains revisions to clarify that 25 Pa. Code applies to major
polluting facilities that will emit PM2.5 or its precursors
in areas designated as

nonattainment for PM2.5; (2) the definition of ``major
facility'' has been updated to include a 70 tons per year (tpy)
emissions threshold for PM2.5 and all precursors to
PM2.5 in a serious nonattainment area; (3) the definition of
``regulated NSR pollutant'' has been updated to include sulfur dioxide
(SO2), VOC, and ammonia in all PM2.5
nonattainment areas; (4) revisions were made to the definition of
``significant'' to include emission rates for PM2.5 at 10
tpy and emission rates for PM2.5 precursors as follows: 40
tpy of SO2, 40 tpy of VOC, 40 tpy of ammonia, and 40 tpy of
nitrogen oxides (NOX). Section 127.202(a)--Effective date,
was amended to establish that emission of VOC and ammonia will be
regulated as PM2.5 precursors after the effective date of
the adoption of the proposed rulemaking. EPA proposed to find these
revisions approvable and consistent with applicable requirements for a
PM2.5 NNSR permit program, as revised by the 2016
Implementation Rule.
    Section 127.203(a)--Facilities subject to special permit
requirements, was amended to add ``significant air quality impact''
levels for PM2.5 at 0.2[micro]g/m\3\ for the annual
averaging time and 1.2 [micro]g/m\3\ for the 24-hour averaging time.
PADEP's annual averaging time is more stringent than what EPA requires
in 40 CFR 51.165(b)(2), therefore, EPA finds this more stringent
requirement approvable. Section 127.210(a)--Offset ratios, establishes
offset ratios for VOC and ammonia at a ratio of 1:1 for flue emissions
and fugitive emissions. EPA finds the addition of offset ratios to be
approvable.
    Other specific provisions of this SIP revision and the rationale
for EPA's proposed action are explained in the NPRM, and its associated
technical support document (TSD), and will not be restated here. No
public comments were received on the NPRM.

III. Final Action

    EPA is approving amendments to 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 (General
Provisions) and 127 (Construction, Modification, Reactivation and
Operation of Sources), as a revision to the Pennsylvania SIP.

IV. Incorporation by Reference

    In this document, EPA is finalizing regulatory text that includes
incorporation by reference. In accordance with requirements of 1 CFR
51.5, EPA is finalizing the incorporation by reference of certain
subsections of 25 Pa. Code Chapters 121 (General Provisions) and 127,
(Construction, Modification, Reactivation and Operation of Sources), as
described in the amendments to 40 CFR part 52 sets forth below.
    EPA has made, and will continue to make, these materials generally
available through https://www.regulations.gov and at the EPA Region III
Office (please contact the person identified in the For Further
Information Contact section of this preamble for more information).
Therefore, these materials have been approved by EPA for inclusion in
the SIP, have been incorporated by reference by EPA into that plan, are
fully federally enforceable under sections 110 and 113 of the CAA as of
the effective date of the final rule of EPA's approval, and will be
incorporated by reference in the next update to the SIP compilation.\5\
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    \5\ 62 FR 27968 (May 22, 1997).
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V. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews

A. General Requirements

    Under the CAA, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP
submission that complies with the provisions of the CAA and applicable
Federal regulations. 42 U.S.C. 7410(k); 40 CFR 52.02(a). Thus, in
reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices,
provided that they meet the criteria of the CAA. Accordingly, this
action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and
does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state
law. For that reason, this action:
     Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' subject to
review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Orders
12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993) and 13563 (76 FR 3821, January 21,
2011);
     Does not impose an information collection burden under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.);
     Is certified as not having a significant economic impact
on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory
Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.);
     Does not contain any unfunded mandate or significantly or
uniquely affect small governments, as described in the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4);
     Does not have Federalism implications as specified in
Executive Order 13132 (64 FR 43255, August 10, 1999);
     Is not an economically significant regulatory action based
on health or safety risks subject to Executive Order 13045 (62 FR
19885, April 23, 1997);
     Is not a significant regulatory action subject to
Executive Order 13211 (66 FR 28355, May 22, 2001);
     Is not subject to requirements of section 12(d) of the
National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272
note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent
with the CAA; and
     Does not provide EPA with the discretionary authority to
address, as appropriate, disproportionate human health or environmental
effects, using practicable and legally permissible methods, under
Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
    In addition, this rule does not have tribal implications as
specified by Executive Order 13175 (65 FR 67249, November 9, 2000),
because the SIP is not approved to apply in Indian country located in
the State, and EPA notes that it will not impose substantial direct
costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.

B. Submission to Congress and the Comptroller General

    The Congressional Review Act, 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq., as added by the
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996, generally
provides that before a rule may take effect, the agency promulgating
the rule must submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule,
to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the
United States. EPA will submit a report containing this action and
other required information to the U.S. Senate, the U.S. House of
Representatives, and the Comptroller General of the United States prior
to publication of the rule in the Federal Register. A major rule cannot
take effect until 60 days after it is published in the Federal
Register. This action is not a ``major rule'' as defined by 5 U.S.C.
804(2).

C. Petitions for Judicial Review

    Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review
of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for
the appropriate circuit by July 12, 2021. Filing a petition for
reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect
the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review nor
does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may
be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or
action. This action approving NNSR requirements under the 2012
PM2.5 NAAQS may not be challenged later in proceedings to
enforce its requirements. (See section 307(b)(2).)

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
dioxide, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Sulfur oxides, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: May 6, 2021.
Diana Esher,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region III.

    For the reasons stated in the preamble, the EPA amends 40 CFR part
52 as follows:

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

Subpart NN--Pennsylvania

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2. In Sec.  52.2020, the table in paragraph (c)(1) is amended by:
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a. Under ``Chapter 121--General Provisions'' by adding a fourth entry
for ``Section 121.1'' after a third existing entry for ``Section
121.1'';
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b. Under ``Chapter 127--Construction, Modification, Reactivation, and
Operation of Sources, Subchapter E'' by revising the entries for
``Section 127.202'', ``Section 127.203a'', and ``Section 127.210''.
    The addition and revisions read as follows:

Sec.  52.2020   Identification of plan.

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    (c) * * *
    (1) * * *

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                                                                                Additional
       State citation               Title/subject              State       EPA approval date   explanation/Sec.
                                                          effective date                       52.2063 citation
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                                       Title 25--Environmental Protection
                                           Article III--Air Resources
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                                         Chapter 121--General Provisions
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Section 121.1..............  Definitions................        12/21/19  5/12/21, [insert    Revised
                                                                           Federal Register    definitions for
                                                                           citation].          ``major
                                                                                facility,''
                                                                                ``regulated NSR
                                                                                pollutant,'' and
                                                                                ``significant''
                                                                                to address 2016
                                                                                PM2.5
                                                                                Implementation
                                                                                Rule
                                                                                requirements.

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                 Chapter 127--Construction, Modification, Reactivation, and Operation of Sources
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                                         Subchapter E--New Source Review
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Section 127.202............  Effective date.............        12/21/19  5/12/21, [insert    Revised to include
                                                                           Federal Register    VOC and ammonia
                                                                           citation].          as PM2.5
                                                                                precursors.
                                                                                Previous approval
                                                                                was July 13,
                                                                                2012. Docket No.
                                                                                EPA-R03-OAR-2011-
                                                                                0924.

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Section 127.203a...........  Applicability determination        12/21/19  5/12/21, [insert    Revised to include
                                                                           Federal Register    annual and 24-
                                                                           citation].          hour levels for
                                                                                ``significant air
                                                                                quality impacts
                                                                                for PM2.5.''
                                                                                Previous approval
                                                                                was July 13,
                                                                                2012. Docket No.
                                                                                EPA-R03-OAR-2011-
                                                                                0924.

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Section 127.210............  Offset ratios..............        12/21/19  5/12/21, [insert    Revised to include
                                                                           Federal Register    PM2.5 offset
                                                                           citation].          ratios for both
                                                                                VOC and ammonia.
                                                                                Previous approval
                                                                                was July 13,
                                                                                2012. Docket No.
                                                                                EPA-R03-OAR-2011-
                                                                                0924.

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EPA took a machine reading approach and developed code using R to extract information from certification decision documents from seven certifying authorities (Arkansas, California Water Board of San Diego, Idaho, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Washington) that make their certification decision documents publicly available online.  The attachments for California are listed in this docket entry.