[Federal Register Volume 66, Number 210 (Tuesday, October 30, 2001)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 54734]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 01-27284]



[[Page 54734]]

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 62

[Region II Docket No. PR6-233b; FRL-7093-8]


Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated 
Facilities; Puerto Rico

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve a negative declaration submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico. The negative declaration satisfies EPA's promulgated Emission 
Guidelines (EG) for existing small municipal waste combustion (MWC) 
units. In accordance with the EG, states are not required to submit a 
plan to implement and enforce the EG if there are no existing small MWC 
units in the state and it submits a negative declaration letter in 
place of the State Plan.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 29, 
2001.

ADDRESSES: All comments should be addressed to: Raymond Werner, Chief, 
Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, Region II Office, 
290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866.
    A copy of the Commonwealth submittal is available for inspection at 
the Region 2 Office in New York City. Those interested in inspecting 
the submittal must arrange an appointment in advance by calling (212) 
637-4249. Alternatively, appointments may be arranged via e-mail by 
sending a message to Ted Gardella at [email protected]. The 
office address is 290 Broadway, Air Programs Branch, 25th Floor, New 
York, New York 10007-1866.
    A copy of the Commonwealth submittal is also available for 
inspection at the respective offices:

Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, National Plaza Building, 431 
Ponce De Leon Avenue, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00917.
Environmental Protection Agency, Air and Radiation Docket and 
Information Center, Air Docket (6102), 401 M Street, SW., Washington, 
DC 20460.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ted Gardella, Air Programs Branch, 
Environmental Protection Agency, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, 
New York 10007-1866, telephone, (212) 637-4249.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct 
final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal 
Register.
    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a 
negative declaration submitted by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on 
August 2, 2001. The negative declaration officially certifies to EPA 
that, to the best of the Commonwealth's knowledge, there are no small 
municipal waste combustion units in operation in the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico. This negative declaration concerns existing small 
municipal waste combustion units throughout the Commonwealth of Puerto 
Rico. The negative declaration satisfies the federal Emission 
Guidelines (EG) requirements of EPA's promulgated regulation entitled 
``Emission Guidelines for Existing Small Municipal Waste Combustion 
Units'' (65 FR 76378, December 6, 2000).

    Dated: October 19, 2001.
William J. Muszynski,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 2.
[FR Doc. 01-27284 Filed 10-29-01; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P