[Federal Register: March 11, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 47)]
[Proposed Rules]               
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[DE041-1019b; FRL-6238-6]

 
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Delaware--Definitions of VOCs and Exempt Compounds

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the Delaware State 
Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions amend the definitions of the 
terms ``volatile organic compounds'' (VOCs) and ``exempt compounds.'' 
EPA is proposing to approve these revisions because they make 
Delaware's definitions consistent with the federal definition of VOCs. 
In the ``Rules and Regulations'' 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 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. 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: Comments must be received in writing by April 12, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to David L. Arnold, 
Chief, Ozone and Mobile Sources Branch, Mailcode 3AP21, U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the documents relevant to 
this action are available for public inspection during normal business 
hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection 
Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103; 
and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental 
Control, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rose Quinto, (215) 814-2182, at the 
EPA Region III address above, or by e-mail at 
quinto.rose@epamail.epa.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information, please see the 
information provided in the direct final action with the same title 
that is located in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this 
Federal Register publication.

    Dated: February 25, 1999.
Thomas J. Maslany,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region III.
[FR Doc. 99-5664 Filed 3-10-99; 8:45 am]
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