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is published in the Federal Register

. This action is not a ‘‘ major rule ’’ as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2).

Under section 307(b)(1) of the CAA, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by May 23, 2011. Filing a petition for reconsideration by the Administrator of this final rule does not affect the finality of this action for the purposes of judicial review, nor does it extend the time within which a petition for judicial review may be filed, and shall not postpone the effectiveness of such rule or action. This action may not be challenged later in proceedings to enforce its requirements. ( See section 307(b)(2).) List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, NSR Reform, Greenhouse gases, Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements.

Dated: March 7, 2011. Karl Brooks, Regional Administrator, Region 7.

40 CFR part 52 is amended as follows:

**PART 52—[AMENDED]**

■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 continues to read as follows: Authority: 42. U.S.C. 7401 et seq.
**Subpart CC—Nebraska**

■ 2. Section 52.1420(c) under ‘‘ Title 129—Nebraska Air Quality Regulations’’ is amended as follows:

■ a. Revise the entries for 129–1, 129– 14, 129–15, 129–17, and 129–19.

■ b. Add a new entry for 129–2.

The revisions and additions read as follows:

**§ 52.1420 Identification of plan.**
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Title 129—Nebraska Air Quality Regulations

129–1 ................ Definitions ..................................... 01/09/2011 03/22/2011 [Insert citation of publication].129–2 ................ Definition of Major Source ............ 03/14/2006 03/22/2011 [Insert citation of publication].

* * * * * * *129–14 .............. Permits: Public Participation ......... 02/06/2008 03/22/2011 [Insert citation of publication]. 129–15 .............. Permit Revisions; Reopening for Cause. 02/06/2008 03/22/2011 [Insert citation of publication].

* * * * * * *129–17 .............. Construction Permits—When Required. 02/06/2008 03/22/2011 [Insert citation of publication]. Approval does not include Nebraska’s revisions to sections 001.02T and 013.04T pertaining to ethanol production facilities, which were not submitted by the State.129–19 .............. Prevention of Significant Deterioration of Air Quality. 02/06/2008 03/22/2011 [Insert citation of publication].

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**ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY** 

**[EPA–HQ–OAR–2005–0161; FRL–9284–2]**

**40 CFR Part 80**

**Denial of Petitions for Reconsideration of Regulation of Fuels and Fuel**  **Additives: Changes to Renewable Fuel Standard Program** 

**AGENCY :**  Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). **ACTION :**  Notice of denial of petitions for reconsideration.

**SUMMARY :**  On May 24, 2010, the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), the National Wildlife Federation, the World Wildlife Fund and the Friends of the Earth petitioned the Administrator to reconsider an EPA rule, published on March 26, 2010 (75 FR 14670), which amended the Renewable Fuel Standard Program pursuant to Clean Air Act section 211(o). The petitioners alleged that EPA failed to properly require producers of renewable fuels to verify domestic crops and crop residues used to produce the renewable fuels complied with the applicable land use restrictions. Additionally, the CATF alleged that EPA did not properly account for the ‘‘ global rebound effect’’ in the final analysis of the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission impacts of renewable fuel production and use. On February 17, 2011, the Administrator denied the petitions for reconsideration and the accompanying requests for stays in implementing the regulations. This Notice announces the availability of EPA’s decision.

**DATES :**  EPA’s denials of the petitions to reconsider were issued by letters dated February 17, 2011.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Paul Argyropoulos in the EPA’s Office of


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Transportation and Air Quality at (202)
564–1123 or argyropoulos.paul@epa.gov.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  On May 24, 2010, the Clean Air Task Force (CATF), the National Wildlife Federation, the World Wildlife Fund and the Friends of the Earth petitioned the Administrator to reconsider an EPA rule, published on March 26, 2010 (75 FR 14670), which amended the Renewable Fuel Standard Program. This amendment (commonly referred to as RFS2) was adopted in response to Clean Air Act Section 211(o) as amended by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). The petitioners alleged that EPA failed to properly require producers of renewable fuels to verify domestic crops and crop residues used to produce the renewable fuels complied with the land use restrictions in EISA. The petitioners other than CATF requested a stay of the aggregate compliance portion of the RFS2 rules. Additionally, the CATF alleged that in this rule, EPA did not properly account for the ‘‘ global rebound effect’’ in the final analysis of the lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission impacts of renewable fuel production and use. CATF requested a stay of the entire RFS2 final rule.

The EPA considers the lifecycle GHG emission assessment of renewable fuels and the land use restrictions applicable to renewable biomass provisions to be important parts of the RFS2 program and carefully reviewed the arguments and information provided by the petitioners on these two issues. On February 17, 2011, the Administrator responded by denying the petitions to reconsider. The EPA also denied all requests for a stay of implementation of the RFS2 regulations. The letters of denial and the supporting rationale have been posted on the EPA Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fuels/ renewablefuels/notices.htm.

Dated: March 14, 2011. Margo Tsirigotis Oge, Director, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Office of Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 2011–6561 Filed 3–21–11; 8:45 am]

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**41 CFR Part 105–735**

**[GSA Case 2011–01; Docket 2011–0007; Sequence 1]** 

**RIN 3090–AJ10**

**Standards of Conduct**

**AGENCY :**  General Services Administration (GSA).

**ACTION :**  Final Rule.

**SUMMARY :**  The General Services Administration (GSA) is removing a part from the Code of Federal Regulations because it no longer provides employees with guidance on employee standards of conduct.

**DATES :**  Effective Date: This final rule is effective March 22, 2011.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT :**  Ms. Eugenia D. Ellison, Office of General Counsel, General Services Administration, 1275 First Street, NE., Room 528, Washington, DC 20417, (202) 501–0765, FAX (202) 208–0085.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION :**  A. Background

The General Services Administration (GSA) published a final rule at 61 FR 56399, November 1, 1995 which codified GSA’s supplemental standards of ethical conduct in the new 5 CFR part 6701. At that time, GSA removed from the CFR its old standards of conduct, which had been codified at 41 CFR part 105–735 and provided a number of cross-references to the new Government-wide standards of ethical conduct regulations and GSA’s new supplemental regulations. GSA is removing part 105–735 because the cross-reference to the GSA Order is no longer applicable and employees arefamiliar with the remaining crossreferenced provisions and no longer refer to 41 CFR part 105–735 for guidance on employee standards of conduct.

B. Administrative Procedure Act

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b) and (d), GSA has determined that good cause exists for waiving the general notice of proposed rulemaking and 30-day delay in effectiveness as to these minor revisions. This action is being taken because this rule concerns matters of agency organization, practice and procedure and merely serves to remove a part of the Code of Federal Regulations which no longer provides guidance to GSA employees.

C. Executive Order 12866 and 13563

GSA has determined that this final rule is not a significant rule for the purposes of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review, dated September 30, 1993.

In accordance with Executive Order 13563, Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review, dated January 18, 2011, GSA determined that this rule is not excessively burdensome to the public, and is consistent with 5 U.S.C.
7301. D. Regulatory Flexibility Act

GSA has determined under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) that this rulemaking will not have significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because it relates solely to agency management and personnel. E. Paperwork Reduction Act

The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because this rulemaking does not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget under 44 U.S.C. chapter 35. F. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

This final rule is also exempt from congressional review prescribed under 5 U.S.C. 801 since it relates solely to agency management and personnel. List of Subjects in 41 CFR Part 105–735

Conflict of interests, Ethical standards, Executive branch standards of conduct. Government Employees.

Dated: February 1, 2011. Martha Johnson, Administrator of General Services.

Accordingly, under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 7301 and for the reasons set forth in the preamble, the General Services Administration is amending title 41, chapter 105, of the Code of Federal Regulations by removing part 105–735.

[FR Doc. 2011–6608 Filed 3–21–11; 8:45 am]

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