[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 12652]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-6776]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 81
[FRL-5979-1]
Identification of Ozone Areas Attaining the 1-Hour Standard and
to Which the 1-Hour Standard is No Longer Applicable
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: On January 16, 1998, the EPA published a proposed rule (63 FR
2804) and a direct final rule (63 FR 2726) announcing EPA's decision to
identify areas, designated under the national ambient air quality
standard (NAAQS) for ozone, where the 1-hour NAAQS is no longer
applicable because there has been no current measured violation of the
1-hour standard in such areas. The EPA is withdrawing the final rule
due to adverse comments and will summarize and address all relevant
public comments received in a subsequent final rule (based upon the
proposed rule cited above).
EFFECTIVE DATE: This withdrawal of the direct final rule will be
effective March 16, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the documents relevant to this action are
available for public inspection during normal business hours at the
following location: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center
(6101), Attention: Docket No. A-97-42, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, 401 M Street SW, Room M-1500, Washington, DC 20460, telephone
(202) 260-7548, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annie Nikbakht (policy) or Barry
Gilbert (air quality data), Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division, Ozone Policy
and Strategies Group, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711,
telephone (919) 541-5246/5238.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 81
Air pollution control, National parks, Wilderness areas.
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.
Dated: March 11, 1998.
Richard D. Wilson,
Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation.
[FR Doc. 98-6776 Filed 3-13-98; 8:45 am]
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