Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations To Improve Safety and Efficiency; Extension of Comment Period
AGENCY:
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Department of Transportation (DOT).
ACTION:
Advance notice of proposed rulemaking; Extension of comment period.
SUMMARY:
On July 5, 2023, PHMSA published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking, titled “Hazardous Materials: Modernizing Regulations to Improve Safety and Efficiency (HM–265A),” seeking comment of 46 topics related to modernizing the hazardous materials regulations to increase efficiency while maintaining and improving safety. In response to a request for an extension of the comment period submitted by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association, PHMSA is extending the comment period for the HM–265A notice for an additional 60 days. Comments to the HM–265A notice will now be due by December 4, 2023.
DATES:
The comment period for the proposed rule published July 5, 2023, at 88 FR 43016, is extended. Comments should be received on or before December 4, 2023. To the extent possible, PHMSA will consider late-filed comments.
ADDRESSES:
Comments should reference Docket No. PHMSA–2019–0031 (HM–265A) and may be submitted in the following ways:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
AGENCY:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION:
Proposed rule.
SUMMARY:
The EPA is proposing to add requirements for sources to reclassify from major source status to area source status under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) program. The requirements of this proposal would apply to all sources that choose to reclassify, including any sources which have reclassified since January 25, 2018. The EPA is proposing that sources reclassifying from major source status to area source status under the NESHAP program must satisfy the following criteria: any permit limitations taken to reclassify from a major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) under the Clean Air Act to an area source of HAP must be federally enforceable, any such permit limitations must contain safeguards to prevent emission increases after reclassification beyond the applicable major source NESHAP requirements at time of reclassification, and reclassification will only become effective once a permit has been issued containing enforceable conditions reflecting the requirements proposed in this action and electronic notification has been submitted to the EPA. Additionally, we are proposing clarifications to reporting requirements and updating language regarding submittal of confidential business information.
DATES:
Comments. Comments must be received on or before November 13, 2023. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), comments on the information collection provisions are best assured of consideration if the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) receives a copy of your comments on or before October 27, 2023.
Public hearing: If anyone contacts us requesting a public hearing on or before October 2, 2023, we will hold a virtual public hearing. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on requesting and registering for a public hearing.
ADDRESSES:
You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2023–0330, by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
Review of Final Rule Reclassification of Major Sources as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act
AGENCY:
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION:
Proposed rule.
SUMMARY:
The EPA is proposing to add requirements for sources to reclassify from major source status to area source status under the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) program. The requirements of this proposal would apply to all sources that choose to reclassify, including any sources which have reclassified since January 25, 2018. The EPA is proposing that sources reclassifying from major source status to area source status under the NESHAP program must satisfy the following criteria: any permit limitations taken to reclassify from a major source of hazardous air pollutants (HAP) under the Clean Air Act to an area source of HAP must be federally enforceable, any such permit limitations must contain safeguards to prevent emission increases after reclassification beyond the applicable major source NESHAP requirements at time of reclassification, and reclassification will only become effective once a permit has been issued containing enforceable conditions reflecting the requirements proposed in this action and electronic notification has been submitted to the EPA. Additionally, we are proposing clarifications to reporting requirements and updating language regarding submittal of confidential business information.
DATES:
Comments. Comments must be received on or before November 13, 2023. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), comments on the information collection provisions are best assured of consideration if the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) receives a copy of your comments on or before October 27, 2023.
Public hearing: If anyone contacts us requesting a public hearing on or before October 2, 2023, we will hold a virtual public hearing. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on requesting and registering for a public hearing.
ADDRESSES:
You may send comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–HQ–OAR–2023–0330, by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments.
