[Federal Register: November 19, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 223)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 57917-57918]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 63
[FRL-7105-1]
RIN 2060-AH75
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants:
Hydrochloric Acid Production
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Extension of public comment period.
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SUMMARY: The EPA is announcing the extension of the public comment
period on the proposed national emission standards for hazardous air
pollutants for hydrochloric acid (HCl) production facilities, including
HCl production at fume silica facilities. The EPA originally requested
comments on the proposed rule by November 19, 2001 (66 FR 48174,
September 18, 2001). We are extending the deadline to December 19,
2001, and are now requesting written comments by that date because we
have received requests for a 30-day extension from the Chlorine
Institute, Incorporated, and the Dow Chemical Company. The reasons
given for these requests were: to assess comprehensively the
implications of the many nuances of the proposed rule; and the need for
HCl producers to address increased security issues resulting from the
incidents of September 11 which kept key personnel from focusing on the
proposed rule within the original 60-day period. We find these requests
reasonable.
DATES: Comments may be submitted by December 19, 2001.
ADDRESSES: Comments. By U.S. Postal Service, send comments (in
duplicate if possible) to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information
Center (6102), Attention Docket Number A-99-41, U.S. EPA, 1200
Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20460. In person or by courier,
deliver comments (in duplicate if possible) to: Air and Radiation
Docket and Information Center (6102), Attention Docket Number A-99-41,
U.S. EPA, 401 M Street, SW., Washington, DC 20460. The EPA requests a
separate copy also be sent to the contact person listed in the FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Comments may be submitted by
electronic mail (e-mail) to: a-and-r-docket@epa.gov. Comments submitted
by e-mail must be submitted as an ASCII file to avoid the use of
special characters and encryption problems. Comments will also be
accepted on disks in WordPerfect'' version 5.1, 6.1, or 8 file format.
All comments and data submitted in electronic form must be identified
by the docket number A-99-41. No confidential business information
(CBI) should be submitted by e-mail. Electronic comments may be filed
online at many Federal Depository Libraries.
Commenters wishing to submit proprietary information for
consideration must clearly distinguish such information from other
comments and clearly label it as CBI. Send submissions containing such
proprietary information directly to the following address, and not to
the public docket, to ensure that proprietary information is not
inadvertently placed in the docket: OAQPS Document Control Officer,
C404-02, Attention: Mr. Bill Maxwell, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park,
NC 27711. The EPA will disclose information identified as CBI only to
the extent allowed by the procedures set forth in 40 CFR part 2. If no
claim of confidentiality accompanies a submission when it is received
by EPA, the information may be made available to the public without
further notice to the commenter.
Docket. Information related to the proposed standards is available
for inspection at the Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center,
Docket No. A-99-41. The docket is located at the U.S. EPA, 401 M
Street, SW, Room M-1500 (ground floor, Waterside Mall), Washington, DC
20460, telephone (202) 260-7548. The docket is available for public
inspection and copying between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, excluding legal holidays. A reasonable fee may be charged for
copying.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bill Maxwell, Combustion Group,
Emission Standards Division, C439-01, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park,
North Carolina 27711; telephone number (919) 541-5430; facsimile number
(919) 541-5450; electronic mail address: maxwell.bill@epa.gov.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63
Environmental protection, Administrative practice and procedure,
Air pollution control, Hazardous substances, Intergovernmental
relations, Recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
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Dated: November 9, 2001.
Robert Brenner,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 01-28857 Filed 11-16-01; 8:45 am]
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