82 FR 41526 - Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Reasonably Available Control Technology for US Watercraft, LLC; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 169 (September 1, 2017)

Page Range41526-41527
FR Document2017-18618

Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the July 3, 2017, direct final rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island. The revision consists of a reasonably available control technology (RACT) approval for a volatile organic compound (VOC) emission source in Rhode Island, specifically, US Watercraft, LLC. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R01-OAR-2017-0025; FRL-9967-29-Region 1]


Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Reasonably Available Control 
Technology for US Watercraft, LLC; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, the Environmental 
Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing the July 3, 2017, direct final 
rule approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by 
the State of Rhode Island. The revision consists of a reasonably 
available control technology (RACT) approval for a volatile organic 
compound (VOC) emission source in Rhode Island, specifically, US 
Watercraft, LLC. This action is being taken in accordance with the 
Clean Air Act.

DATES: The direct final rule published on July 3, 2017 (82 FR 30747), 
is withdrawn effective September 1, 2017.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: David L. Mackintosh, Air Quality 
Planning Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England 
Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail Code OEP05-2), 
Boston, MA 02109-3912, tel. 617-918-1584, email 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if 
adverse comments were submitted by August 2, 2017, the rule would be 
withdrawn and not take effect. EPA received an adverse comment prior to 
the close of the comment period and, therefore, is withdrawing the 
direct final rule. EPA will address the comment in

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a subsequent final action based upon the proposed rule also published 
on July 3, 2017 (82 FR 30815). EPA will not institute a second comment 
period on this action.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: August 10, 2017.
Deborah A. Szaro,
Acting Regional Administrator, EPA New England.

PART 52--APPROVAL AND PROMULGATION OF IMPLEMENTATION PLANS

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Accordingly, the amendments to 40 CFR 52.2070 published in the Federal 
Register on July 3, 2017 (82 FR 30747) on page 30749 are withdrawn 
effective September 1, 2017.

[FR Doc. 2017-18618 Filed 8-31-17; 8:45 am]
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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionRules and Regulations
ActionWithdrawal of direct final rule.
DatesThe direct final rule published on July 3, 2017 (82 FR 30747), is withdrawn effective September 1, 2017.
ContactDavid L. Mackintosh, Air Quality Planning Unit, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA New England Regional Office, 5 Post Office Square--Suite 100, (Mail Code OEP05-2), Boston, MA 02109-3912, tel. 617-918-1584, email [email protected]
FR Citation82 FR 41526 
CFR AssociatedEnvironmental Protection; Air Pollution Control; Incorporation by Reference; Intergovernmental Relations; Ozone; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements and Volatile Organic Compounds

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