[Federal Register: June 11, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 112)] [Proposed Rules] [Page 31776-31777] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr11jn97-29] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 63 [AD-FRL-5839-5] National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Source Category List AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Extension of public comment period. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The EPA is announcing the extension of the public comment period on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for listing research and development facilities on the source category list (62 FR 25877), which was published on May 12, 1997. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before July 11, 1997. ADDRESSES: Submit comments in duplicate if possible to: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center (6102), Attention: Docket No. A-97-11, U.S. Environmental Protection [[Page 31777]] Agency, 401 M Street, SW, Washington, DC 20460. The EPA requests that separate copies be sent to the appropriate contact person listed below. The docket may be inspected at the above address between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For information concerning the ANPR, contact Mr. Mark Morris at (919) 541-5416, Organic Chemicals Group, Emission Standards Division (MD-13), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In response to a request from several companies involved in a large volume of research and development activities, the EPA is extending the public comment period from June 11, 1997, to July 11, 1997, on the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for listing research and development facilities on the source category list. The EPA agrees that an extension of the comment period will provide for more meaningful, constructive comments on the ANPR. Having extended the comment period, the EPA nonetheless encourages commenters to submit as many of their comments as possible before July 11, this would assist the EPA in its considerations of the issues raised. Due to the unique nature of R&D activities and the EPA'a request in the ANPR for specific information and recommendations on how to list R&D facilities, the extension to the comment period will provide the EPA with more detailed comments that will result in future time savings on the project. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 63 Air pollution control, Hazardous air pollutants, Research and development, Environmental protection. Dated: June 5, 1997. Mary D. Nichols, Assistant Administrator. [FR Doc. 97-15365 Filed 6-10-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-M