[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 250 (Wednesday, December 31, 2003)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 75786]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-32206]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 69

[Region 2 Docket No. VI 5-265 A; FRL-7605-5]


Special Exemption From Requirements of the Clean Air Act for the 
Territory of United States Virgin Islands

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to 
approve a July 21, 2003, petition (petition), from the Governor of the 
Virgin Islands (US VI), which seeks an exemption of the Clean Air Act 
(CAA) section 165(a) requirement to obtain a Prevention of Significant 
Deterioration (PSD) permit to construct prior to commencing 
construction of a new gas turbine, Unit 23, at the Virgin Islands Water 
and Power Authority's (VIWAPA's) St. Thomas facility. This exemption 
will allow for the construction, but not the operation, of Unit 23 
prior to issuance of a final PSD permit.
    In the same separate part of this Federal Register, EPA is also 
approving the petition as a direct final rule without prior proposal 
because the Agency views this action as noncontroversial and 
anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval 
is set forth in the direct final rule.
    If EPA receives no adverse comments, EPA will not take further 
action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, EPA 
will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. EPA 
will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on 
this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period 
on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action 
should do so at this time.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before January 30, 2004.

ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted either by mail or electronically. 
Written comments should be mailed to Steven C. Riva, Chief, Permitting 
Section, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 
Office, 290 Broadway, New York, New York 10007-1866. Electronic 
comments could be sent either to [email protected] or to http://www.regulations.gov, which is an alternative method for submitting 
electronic comments to EPA. Go directly to http://www.regulations.gov, 
then select ``Environmental Protection Agency'' at the top of the page 
and use the ``go'' button. Please follow the on-line instructions for 
submitting comments.
    Copies of the petition and supporting submittals are available at 
the following addresses for inspection during normal business hours: 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th 
Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866, Attn: Umesh Dholakia.
    Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, Caribbean Field 
Office, Centro Europa Building, Suite 417, 1492 Ponce de Leon Avenue, 
Stop 22, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907-4127, Attn: John Aponte.
    The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural 
Resources (VIDPNR), Division of Environmental Protection, Cyril E. King 
Airport, Terminal Building, Second Floor, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin 
Islands 00802, Attn: Leslie Leonard.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Umesh Dholakia, Air Programs Branch, 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 office, 290 Broadway, 25th 
Floor, New York, New York 10278, (212) 637-4023 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct 
final rule which is located in the same separate part of this Federal 
Register.

    Dated: December 23, 2003.
Michael O. Leavitt,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. 03-32206 Filed 12-30-03; 8:45 am]
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