Proposed Rules. Proposed rule

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Action: Proposed rule
Citation: FR Doc. 05-20820 · R05-OAR-2005-IN-0003; FRL-7981-9 · 40 CFR 52

Summary

EPA is proposing to approve a request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) to revise the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) in three areas: To amend the definition of “particulate matter,” and “ambient air quality standards,” add new rules consistent with these amended definitions, and amend rules pertaining to sulfur dioxide (SO ² ) and nitrogen dioxide (NO ² ) ambient standards; to update the references to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) from the 2000 edition to the 2002 edition; and to add “credible evidence provisions” into state rules consistent with federal requirements. In the final rules section of this Federal Register , EPA is approving the SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal, because EPA views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If we do not receive any adverse comments in response to these direct final and proposed rules, we do not contemplate taking any further action in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, we will withdraw the direct final rule and will respond to all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

Dates

Written comments must be received on or before November 18, 2005.

Supplementary Information

I. General Information A. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? II. What Action Is EPA Taking Today? III. Where Can I Find More Information About This Proposal and the Corresponding Direct Final Rule? I. General Information A. What Should I Consider as I Prepare My Comments for EPA? 1. Submitting CBI. Do not submit CBI to EPA through RME, regulations.gov or e-mail. Clearly mark the part or all of the information that you claim to be CBI. For CBI information in a disk or CD ROM that you mail to EPA, mark the outside of the disk or CD ROM as CBI and then identify electronically within the disk or CD ROM the specific information that is claimed as CBI. In addition to one complete version of the comment that includes information claimed as CBI, a copy of the comment that does not contain the information claimed as CBI must be submitted for inclusion in the public docket. Information so marked will not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. 2. Tips for Preparing Your Comments. When submitting comments, remember to: a. Identify the rulemaking by docket number and other identifying information (subject heading, Federal Register date and page number). b. Follow directions—The agency may ask you to respond to specific questions or organize comments by referencing a Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part or section number. c. Explain why you agree or disagree; suggest alternatives and substitute language for your requested changes. d. Describe any assumptions and provide any technical information and/or data that you used. e. If you estimate potential costs or burdens, explain how you arrived at your estimate in sufficient detail to allow for it to be reproduced. f. Provide specific examples to illustrate your concerns, and suggest alternatives. g. Explain your views as clearly as possible, avoiding the use of profanity or personal threats. h. Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. II. What Action Is EPA Taking Today? EPA is proposing to approve revisions to the Indiana SIP in three areas: (1) To amend the definition of “particulate matter,” and “ambient air quality standards,” add new rules consistent with these amended definitions, and amend rules pertaining to SO ² and NO ² ambient standards; (2) to update the references to the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) from the 2000 edition to the 2002 edition; and (3) to add credible evidence provisions into state rules consistent with federal requirements. III. Where Can I Find More Information About This Proposal and the Corresponding Direct Final Rule? For additional information, see the Direct Final Rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register . Copies of the request and the EPA's analysis are available electronically at RME or in hard copy at the above address. (Please telephone Julie Henning at (312) 886-4882 before visiting the Region 5 Office.) Dated: September 23, 2005. Norman Niedergang, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5. [FR Doc. 05-20820 Filed 10-18-05; 8:45 am]