Public Notice: State of Nebraska
Summary
Proposed Nebraska Regional Haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP)
EPA is proposing this action to address the voluntary remand of a portion of a final rulemaking published in the Federal Register on July 6, 2012, addressing regional haze obligations for the first planning period in Nebraska. Specifically, we are revisiting and implementing a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) applicable to the Gerald Gentleman Station, owned and operated by the Nebraska Public Power District.
In this action, EPA is proposing a revised FIP that will limit sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions at the Gerald Gentleman Station. EPA proposes to determine that SO2 emission reductions are needed to make reasonable progress toward Congress’ natural-visibility goal at Class I areas affected by visibility-impairing emissions from Nebraska. This proposal addresses only the remanded portion of the Nebraska FIP.
Virtual Public Hearing
EPA is holding a virtual public hearing to provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposal. The hearing will be held on Sept. 3, 2024, starting at 1 p.m. Central Time (CDT). The hearing will conclude at 5 p.m. CDT – or 15 minutes after the last speaker, either pre-registered or per a request to speak during the hearing, has presented.
On Aug. 29, 2024, EPA published a general agenda for the hearing on this page, which lists pre-registered speakers in approximate order. Additionally, requests to speak will be taken on the day of the hearing, as time allows.
EPA will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the hearing. However, please plan for the hearing to run either ahead or behind schedule. Each commenter will have approximately 3 to 5 minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA encourages commenters to provide EPA with a copy of their oral testimony electronically by including it in the registration form or emailing it to [email protected]. EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but will not respond to the presentations at that time.
Written statements and supporting information submitted during the public comment period will be considered with the same weight as oral comments and supporting information presented at the virtual public hearing. A transcript of the hearing, as well as written copies of oral presentations submitted to EPA, will be included in the docket for this action.
EPA is asking all hearing attendees to pre-register, even those who do not intend to speak. EPA will send information on how to join the public hearing to pre-registered attendees and speakers. If you did not pre-register but would still like to attend, please contact [email protected]. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing will be posted on this page. While EPA expects the hearing to go forward as set forth above, please monitor this page or contact us via email at [email protected] to determine if there are any updates. EPA does not intend to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing updates.
If you require the services of a translator or a special accommodation, such as audio description or closed captioning, please pre-register for the hearing and describe your needs by Aug. 8, 2024. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice.
Virtual Hearing Agenda
Below is a general agenda for the hearing, which lists pre-registered speakers in approximate order. (All times in Central Time.) Additionally, requests to speak will be taken on the day of the hearing, as time allows. During the hearing, the list of speakers will also be available on the video screen. EPA will announce any changes or additional information regarding the hearing on this page.
Agenda:
Opening remarks by EPA: 1 p.m.
Greg Schroeder: 1:20 p.m.
Additional speakers as time allows.
Hearing adjourns at 5 p.m. – or 15 minutes after the last presenter, either pre-registered or per a request to speak during the hearing, in attendance has presented.
In-Person Public Hearing
EPA is holding an in-person public hearing to provide interested parties the opportunity to present data, views, or arguments concerning the proposal. The in-person hearing will be held on Sept. 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time (CDT), and will conclude at 2:30 p.m. CDT – or 15 minutes after the last presenter, either pre-registered or per a request to speak during the hearing, in attendance has presented.
EPA will begin pre-registering speakers and attendees for the hearing upon publication of our proposed notice in the Federal Register. To pre-register to attend or speak at the in-person public hearing, please contact us via email at [email protected]. EPA will post a general agenda for the hearing on this page, which will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The last day to pre-register to speak at the hearing will be Sept. 5, 2024. On Sept. 6, 2024, EPA will post a general agenda for the hearing on this page, which will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. Additionally, requests to speak will be taken on the day of the hearing as time allows.
EPA will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the hearing. However, please plan for the hearing to run either ahead or behind schedule. Each commenter will have approximately 3 to 5 minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA encourages commenters to provide EPA with a copy of their oral testimony electronically by emailing it to [email protected]. EPA may ask clarifying questions during the oral presentations, but will not respond to the presentations at that time.
Written statements and supporting information submitted during the public comment period will be considered with the same weight as oral comments and supporting information presented at the in-person public hearing. A transcript of the hearing, as well as written copies of oral presentations submitted to EPA, will be included in the docket for this action.
EPA is asking all hearing attendees to pre-register, even those who do not intend to speak. EPA will send updates to all who pre-register. Please note that any updates made to any aspect of the hearing will be posted on this page. While EPA expects the hearing to go forward as set forth above, please monitor this page or contact us via email at [email protected] to determine if there are any updates. EPA does not intend to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing updates.
If you require the services of a translator or a special accommodation, such as audio description or closed captioning, please pre-register for the hearing and describe your needs by Aug. 8, 2024. EPA may not be able to arrange accommodations without advance notice.
Address of Sept. 19 In-Person Hearing
Air Park Community Center and William Branch Library
Multipurpose Room B
4900 Mike Scholl Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
In-Person Hearing Agenda
EPA will post a general agenda for the in-person public hearing on this page, which will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. EPA will provide the agenda in advance of the hearing and additional information regarding the hearing on this page.
If you have any questions about registering or during the in-person hearing, please contact us by email at [email protected].
Docket Numbers
- EPA-R07-OAR-2024-0224