[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 102 (Wednesday, May 28, 1997)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 28806]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 97-13925]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52
[NM 22-1-7103a; FRL-5831-3]
Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan for New Mexico:
General Conformity Rules
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.
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SUMMARY: The EPA published, without prior proposal, a Federal Register
(FR) action approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision
submitted by the State of New Mexico for general conformity in
fulfilling the requirements of 40 CFR part 52, subpart W--Determining
Conformity of General Federal Actions to State or Federal
Implementation Plans. The direct final approval action was published on
March 26, 1997 (62 FR 14332). The EPA subsequently received an adverse
comment on the action. Therefore, EPA is withdrawing its direct final
approval action. The public comment received will be addressed in a
subsequent final rulemaking action.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This withdrawal is effective on May 27, 1997.
ADDRESSES: Copies of the New Mexico General Conformity SIP and other
relevant information are available for inspection during normal
business hours at the following locations. Interested persons wanting
to examine these documents should make an appointment with the
appropriate office at least 24 hours before the visiting day.
Air Planning Section (6PDL), Multimedia Planning and Permitting
Division, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue,
Dallas, Texas 75202, Telephone: (214) 665-7214.
Air Quality Bureau, New Mexico Environment Department, 1190 St.
Francis Drive, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502, Telephone: (505) 827-0042.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. J. Behnam, P. E.; Air Planning
Section (6PDL), Multimedia Planning and Permitting Division,
Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas,
Texas 75202, Telephone (214) 665-7247.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
On March 26, 1997, EPA published a direct final action for
approving the New Mexico general conformity SIP revision without a
prior proposal action. Subsequently, EPA received an adverse comment on
the direct final action. The commenter cited that a section in the New
Mexico general conformity rule is more stringent than the Federal rule.
II. Withdrawal Action
The EPA is withdrawing its direct final approval action on the New
Mexico general conformity SIP revision which was submitted by the
Governor on July 18, 1996. The direct final approval action was
published in the Federal Register of March 26, 1997 (62 FR 14332). The
EPA is taking this action because an adverse comment was received
during the public notice period. A subsequent final action will be
published in the Federal Register for addressing the public comment.
This withdrawal action is effective May 27, 1997.
List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52
Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide,
General conformity, Hydrocarbons, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Volatile organic compounds.
Dated: May 16, 1997.
Jerry Clifford,
Acting Regional Administrator.
2. Accordingly, the direct final rule published on March 26, 1997
(62 FR 14332) that amended 40 CFR 52.1620 is withdrawn.
[FR Doc. 97-13925 Filed 5-27-97; 8:45 am]
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