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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; DelawareDefinitions of VOCs and Exempt Compounds

EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions amend the definitions of the terms ``volatile organic compounds'' (VOCs) an...

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 47 (Thursday, March 11, 1999)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 12141]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-5664]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[DE041-1019b; FRL-6238-6]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Delaware--Definitions of VOCs and Exempt Compounds

Agency

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Action

Proposed rule.

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Summary

EPA is proposing approval of revisions to the Delaware State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions amend the definitions of the terms ``volatile organic compounds'' (VOCs) and ``exempt compounds.'' EPA is proposing to approve these revisions because they make Delaware's definitions consistent with the federal definition of VOCs. In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comments, EPA will not take further action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

Dates

Comments must be received in writing by April 12, 1999.

Addresses

Written comments should be addressed to David L. Arnold, Chief, Ozone and Mobile Sources Branch, Mailcode 3AP21, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the documents relevant to this action are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103; and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources & Environmental Control, 89 Kings Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901.

For Further Information Contact

Rose Quinto, (215) 814-2182, at the EPA Region III address above, or by e-mail at quinto.rose@epamail.epa.gov.

Supplementary Information

For further information, please see the information provided in the direct final action with the same title that is located in the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register publication.

Dated: February 25, 1999. Thomas J. Maslany, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 99-5664 Filed 3-10-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P

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