Air programs; State authority delegations: Ohio,

[Federal Register: November 3, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 212)]

[Proposed Rules]

[Page 59719]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 63 and 68

[FRL-6466-5]

Approval and Promulgation of State Program Delegation; Ohio

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY: EPA is proposing approval of the State of Ohio's request for delegation of the Accidental Release Prevention Program under section 112(r)(7) of the Clean Air Act.

In the final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's request for delegation as a direct final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this action as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for approving the State's request is set forth in the direct final rule. The direct final rule will become effective without further notice unless EPA receives relevant adverse written comment. Should EPA receive such comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal informing the public that the direct final rule will not take effect and such public comment received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. If no adverse written comments are received, the direct final rule will take effect on the date stated in that document, and no further action will be taken.

EPA does not plan to institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

DATES: Written comments must be received on or before December 3, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments may be mailed to Mark J. Horwitz, Chief, Office of Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention, Superfund Division (SC-6J), Region 5, at the address listed below.

Copies of the materials submitted by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency may be examined during normal business hours at the following location: Office of Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention, Superfund Division (SC-6J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois, 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Bob Mayhugh, Environmental Protection Specialist, Office of Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention, Superfund Division(SC-6J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, 312-886-5929.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information see the direct final rule published in the final rules section of this Federal Register.

Dated: October 21, 1999. David A. Ullrich, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.

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