97-3868. Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Site-Specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) Rockdale, Texas Facility  

  • [Federal Register Volume 62, Number 32 (Tuesday, February 18, 1997)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 7163-7164]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 97-3868]
    
    
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    ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
    40 CFR Part 52
    
    [TX-58-1-7256, FRL-5687-1]
    
    
    Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
    Site-Specific State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the Aluminum Company 
    of America (ALCOA) Rockdale, Texas Facility
    
    AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
    
    ACTION: Final rule; correcting amendment.
    
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    SUMMARY: This action corrects three citations made in a direct final 
    rule published on Monday, September 23, 1996 at (61 FR 49685). The 
    direct final rule approved the State of Texas' revision to the sulfur 
    dioxide (SO2) SIP revision which became effective on November 22, 
    1996.
    
    EFFECTIVE DATE: February 18, 1997.
    
    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Petra Sanchez, (214) 553-5713.
    
    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    
    Background
    
        On Monday, September 23, 1996, EPA published a direct final rule 
    (61 FR 49685) approving a revision submitted by Texas pertaining to the 
    ALCOA SIP for sulfur dioxide SO2 emissions in Rockdale, Texas.
        This correction makes a minor clarification to a citation made on 
    page 49685. In the section entitled, ``Good Engineering Practice and 
    Stack Height Increase at Sandow Three,'' a completion date for the 
    stack height increase cited June of 1995. June of 1995 was the date 
    Texas required the construction of the new stack height increase to be 
    completed. The new stack was put into service on April 23, 1995.
        The second correction to the document pertains to the incorporation 
    by reference to the State's adoption of rule revisions. On page 49688 
    of the approval notice under Subchapter 52.2270(c)(101)(i)(B), this 
    section should read, ``Revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 112, Section 112.8 
    `Allowable Emission Rates From Solid Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam 
    Generators,' Subsections 112.8(a) and 112.8(b) as adopted by the Texas 
    Air Control Board on September 18, 1992, and effective on October 23, 
    1992.''
        Last, the SIP submittal by the State cited on page 49688 under 
    Subchapter 52.2270(c)(101)(ii)(A) stands corrected to read, `` 
    `Revisions to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) Concerning Sulfur 
    Dioxide Milam County,' dated July 26, 1995, including Appendices G-2-1 
    through G-2-6.''
    
    Need for Correction
    
        As published, the direct final rule contains errors which may prove 
    to be misleading and are in need of clarification.
    
    Administrative Requirements
    
        Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this 
    action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' and is therefore not 
    subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. In addition, 
    this action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any 
    unfunded mandate as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 
    1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), or require prior
    
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    consultation with State officials as specified by Executive Order 12875 
    (58 FR 58093, October 28, 1993), or involve special consideration of 
    environmental justice related issues as required by Executive Order 
    12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994).
        Because this action is not subject to notice-and-comment 
    requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other 
    statute, it is not subject to the provisions of the Regulatory 
    Flexibility Act [5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.].
    
    List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
    
        Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
    reference, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Sulfur dioxide.
    
        Dated: January 21, 1997.
    Jerry Clifford,
    Acting Regional Administrator.
        Part 52, Chapter I, title 40, of the Code of Federal Regulations is 
    corrected as follows:
    
    PART 52--[AMENDED]
    
        1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows:
    
        Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.
    
    Subpart SS--Texas
    
        2. Section 52.2270 is amended by correcting paragraphs 
    (c)(101)(i)(B) and (c)(101)(ii)(A) to read as follows:
    
    
    Sec. 52.2270  Identification of plan. [Corrected]
    
    * * * * *
        (c) * * *
        (101) * * *
        (i) * * *
        (B) Revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 112, Section 112.8 `Allowable 
    Emission Rates from Solid Fossil Fuel-Fired Steam Generators,' 
    Subsections 112.8(a) and 112.8(b) as adopted by the Texas Air Control 
    Board on September 18, 1992, and effective on October 23, 1992.
        (ii) * * *
        (A) The State submittal entitled, ``Revisions to the State 
    Implementation Plan Concerning Sulfur Dioxide in Milam County,'' dated 
    July 26, 1995, including Appendices G-2-1 through G-2-6.
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Document Information

Effective Date:
2/18/1997
Published:
02/18/1997
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule; correcting amendment.
Document Number:
97-3868
Dates:
February 18, 1997.
Pages:
7163-7164 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
TX-58-1-7256, FRL-5687-1
PDF File:
97-3868.pdf
CFR: (1)
40 CFR 52.2270