[Federal Register: December 20, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 243)]
[Proposed Rules]               
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[NM39-1-7416b; FRL-6504-8]

 
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation 
of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of New Mexico; 
Approval Revised Maintenance Plan for Albuquerque/Bernalillo County; 
Albuquerque/Bernalillo County, NM; Carbon Monoxide

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rulemaking.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is taking direct final action on a revision to the 
State Implementation Plan for New Mexico. This action revises the 
carbon monoxide maintenance plan, that was adopted by the City of 
Albuquerque during redesignation to attainment. Albuquerque requested 
approval of the revision to the CO maintenance plan under section 175A 
of the Act. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, we are 
approving the revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal, 
because we view this as a noncontroversial action and anticipate 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 in relation to this 
rule. If we receive 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withdrawn, and all public comments received will be addressed in a 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. We 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 see the direct final notice of this action located elsewhere in 
today's Federal Register for a detailed description of the New Mexico 
revision to the SIP.
    In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, 
EPA is approving Albuquerque's SIP revision

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as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the EPA views 
this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comment. 
The EPA has explained its reasons for this approval in the preamble to 
the direct final rule. If EPA receives relevant adverse comment, EPA 
will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. The 
based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second 
comment period. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this 
time.

DATES: Written comments must be received by January 19, 2000.

ADDRESSES: You should address comments on this action to Mr. Thomas 
Diggs, EPA Region 6, Air Planning Section (6PD-L), 1445 Ross Avenue, 
Suite 1200, Dallas, Texas 75202.
    Copies of documents relevant to this action are available for 
public inspection during normal business hours at the following 
locations: EPA Region 6 offices, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, 
Texas 75202, and the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department, Air 
Pollution Control Division, One Civic Plaza Room 3023, Albuquerque, New 
Mexico 87102. Anyone wanting to examine these documents should make an 
appointment with the appropriate office at least two working days in 
advance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Matthew Witosky at (214) 665-7214, 
or WITOSKY.MATTHEW@EPA.GOV

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This document concerns a carbon monoxide 
maintenance plan, an emission inventory, and a motor vehicle emissions 
budget. For further information, please see the information provided in 
the direct final action that is located in the ``Rules and 
Regulations'' section of this Federal Register publication.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Emission 
inventory, Maintenance plans, Carbon monoxide.

    Dated: November 26, 1999.
Carl E. Edlund,
Acting Regional Administrator,
[FR Doc. 99-32175 Filed 12-17-99; 8:45 am]
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