[Federal Register: October 12, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 196)]
[Proposed Rules]               
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[DE027-1027b; FRL-6453-6]

 
Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Delaware; 15 Percent Rate of Progress Plan

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: We are proposing to convert our conditional approval of 
Delaware's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision to achieve a 15 
percent reduction in volatile organic compound emissions (the 15% plan) 
in its portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Trenton (namely Kent and 
New Castle Counties) ozone nonattainment area to a full approval. In 
the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, we are 
converting our conditional approval of Delaware's 15% plan SIP revision 
to a full approval as a direct final rule because we view this as a 
noncontroversial amendment and because we anticipate no adverse 
comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the 
direct final rule. If we receive no adverse comments, we will not 
undertake further action on this proposed rule. If we receive adverse 
comments, we will withdraw the direct final rule, and it will not take 
effect. We will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule 
based on this proposed rule. We will not institute a second comment 
period on this action. Anyone interested in providing comments on this 
action should do so at this time.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing by November 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 and 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@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: September 23, 1999.
W. Michael McCabe,
Regional Administrator, Region III.
[FR Doc. 99-26196 Filed 10-8-99; 8:45 am]
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