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  2020-13788. Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Negative Declaration for the Oil and Gas Industry; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule  

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    AGENCY:

    Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

    ACTION:

    Withdrawal of direct final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    Due to the receipt of adverse comments, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the May 18, 2020 direct final rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts' SIP revision provided a negative declaration for EPA's 2016 Control Technique Guideline for the oil and gas industry. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

    DATES:

    The direct final rule published at 85 FR 29628 on May 18, 2020 is withdrawn effective June 26, 2020.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Ariel Garcia, Environmental Protection Specialist, Air and Radiation Division (Mail Code 05-2), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 1, 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100, Boston, Massachusetts 02109-3912; (617) 918-1660. garcia.ariel@epa.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by June 17, 2020, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. EPA received adverse comments prior to the close of the comment period and, therefore, is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comments in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rule also published on May 18, 2020 (85 FR 29678). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.

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    List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    • Environmental protection
    • Air pollution control
    • Incorporation by reference
    • Ozone
    • Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
    • Volatile organic compounds
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    Dated: June 22, 2020.

    Dennis Deziel,

    Regional Administrator, EPA Region 1.

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    PART 52—APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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    Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.1120 published on May 18, 2020 (85 FR 29630), are withdrawn effective June 26, 2020.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-13788 Filed 6-25-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Effective Date:
6/26/2020
Published:
06/26/2020
Department:
Environmental Protection Agency
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Withdrawal of direct final rule.
Document Number:
2020-13788
Dates:
The direct final rule published at 85 FR 29628 on May 18, 2020 is withdrawn effective June 26, 2020.
Pages:
38327-38327 (1 pages)
Docket Numbers:
EPA-R01-OAR-2019-0220, FRL-10011-42-Region 1
Topics:
Air pollution control, Environmental protection, Incorporation by reference, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds
PDF File:
2020-13788.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Massachusetts; Negative Declaration for the Oil and Gas Industry
» Worcester Telegram Hearing Notice 12-13-19
» Mass Register Filing and Regulations 3-20-20
» MA RACT SIP Redline Strikeout 3-20-20
» MA RACT SIP Public Hearing Notice 12-13-19
» MA RACT SIP Hearing Officer Cert 5-8-20
» MA RACT SIP Cover Letter 5-28-20
» EPA Memo Mathias to Regional ADDs-CTGs OAR-11-000-4143 3-17-11
» MWC Public Hearing Notice 5-22-13
» Mass Register Supplemental 1360 RACT SIP excerpts-corrected 1363
CFR: (1)
40 CFR 52