### 9147 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 39 / Monday, March 1, 2010 / Proposed Rules

8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding Federal holidays. Please see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register for detailed instructions on how to submit
comments.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  JohnSummerhays, (312) 886–6067, or by email at summerhays.john@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the Final Rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to this rule, no further activity is contemplated. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on an amendment, paragraph, or section of this rule and if that provision may be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those provisions of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules section of this Federal Register

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Dated: February 10, 2010. Walter W. Kovalick, Jr., Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 2010–4087 Filed 2–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P**

**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**40 CFR Part 70**
**[EPA–R07–OAR–2009–0860; FRL–9120–1]**
**Approval and Promulgation of Operating Permits Program; State of**  **Iowa**

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

**ACTION :**  Proposed rule.

**SUMMARY :**  EPA proposes to approve a revision to the Iowa State Operating Permits Program submitted by the State on February 20, 2009. The purpose of this revision is to increase emissions fees for the Title V Operating Permits Program. EPA is proposing to approve this revision pursuant to section 502 of the Clean Air Act and implementing regulations.

**DATES :**  Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing by March 31, 2010.

**ADDRESSES :**  Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA–R07– OAR–2009–0860, by mail to Tracey Casburn, Environmental Protection Agency, Air Planning and Development Branch, 901 North 5th Street, Kansas City, Kansas 66101. Comments may also be submitted electronically or through hand delivery/courier by following the detailed instructions in the **ADDRESSES** section of the direct final rule located in the rules section of this Federal Register.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Tracey Casburn at (913) 551–7016, or by e-mail at casburn.tracey@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  In the final rules section of the Federal Register, EPA is approving the State’s revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no relevant adverse comments to this action. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no relevant adverse comments are received in response to this action, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this action. If EPA receives relevant adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed action. 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. Please note that if EPA receives adverse comment on part of this rule and if that part can be severed from the remainder of the rule, EPA may adopt as final those parts of the rule that are not the subject of an adverse comment. For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the rules section of this Federal Register

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Dated: February 16, 2010. Karl Brooks, Regional Administrator, Region 7.
[FR Doc. 2010–4142 Filed 2–26–10; 8:45 am]

**BILLING CODE 6560–50–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION** 

**Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT** 

**49 CFR Parts 172, 173, 175**

**[Docket No. PHMSA–2009–0095 (HM–224F)]**

**RIN 2137–AE44**
**Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries** 

**AGENCY :**  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), DOT.

**ACTION :**  Notice of public meeting.

**SUMMARY :**  On January 11, 2010, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) in coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) published a notice of proposed rulemaking to comprehensively address the safety risks associated with the air transport of lithium cells and batteries. PHMSA and FAA will hold a public meeting on March 5, 2010, in Washington, DC, to provide interested persons with an opportunity to submit oral comments on the proposals in the NPRM.

**DATES :**  Public meeting: March 5, 2010, starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.

Written comments: All comments to this docket must be received no later than March 12, 2010. PHMSA will consider late-filed comments to the extent practicable as the agency develops a final rule.

**ADDRESSES :**  Public meeting: The meeting will be held at the U.S. DOT headquarters 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE., Washington, DC 20590. The main visitor’s entrance is located in the West Building, on New Jersey Avenue and M Street. Upon entering the lobby, visitors must report to the security desk. Visitors should indicate that they will be attending the Lithium Battery Public Meeting and wait to be escorted to the Conference Center. Any person wishing to participate in the public meeting should provide their name and organization to Kevin A. Leary or Charles E. Betts, by telephone or in writing no later than March 4, 2010. Providing this information will facilitate the security screening process for entry into the building on the day of the meeting.

Oral Presentations: Any person wishing to present an oral statement at the public meetings should notify Charles E. Betts or Kevin A. Leary, by March 4, 2010, and provide in advance or at the meeting, written copies of their presentations.