96-21573. Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of SIP Elements for Denver and Longmont; Clean Air Act Reclassification; Extension of Comment Period

[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 165 (Friday, August 23, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 43501]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-21573]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 81

[CO43-2-6865; CO43-1-6931; FRL-5559-6]


Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of SIP Elements for 
Denver and Longmont; Clean Air Act Reclassification; Extension of 
Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of the comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is extending the comment 
period for a proposed rule published July 9, 1996 (61 FR 36004). On 
July 9, 1996, EPA proposed approval of the State Implementation Plan 
(SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado for the purpose of 
bringing about the attainment of the national ambient air quality 
standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO) in Denver and Longmont. EPA 
also proposed reclassification of the Denver CO nonattainment area from 
Moderate to Serious. These actions were requested by the State of 
Colorado. At the request of two organizations which wish to submit 
comments on these proposed actions, EPA is extending the comment period 
to September 9, 1996.

DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing on 
or before September 9, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to: Richard R. Long, Director 
of Air Programs (8P2-A), Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII, 
999 18th Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202-2466.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Houk at [phone].

    Dated: August 14, 1996.
Jack W. McGraw,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 96-21573 Filed 8-22-96; 8:45 am]
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