Air quality implementation plans; approval and promulgation; various States: Illinois,

[Federal Register: February 22, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 34)]

[Proposed Rules]

[Page 8532]

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[IL175-1b; FRL-6232-6]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois: Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve the remaining portions of a vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of Illinois on June 29, 1995, which were conditionally approved by EPA on June 25, 1996. The proposed approval of the conditionally approved portions of the plan is based on the State's June 21, 1997 and December 9, 1998 submittals of additional documentation addressing the requirements of EPA's conditional approval. This revision provides for the adoption and implementation of an enhanced I/M program in both the Chicago severe ozone nonattainment area and the Metro-East moderate ozone nonattainment area. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving this SIP revision 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 SIP revision is set forth in the direct final rule. The direct final rule will become effective without further notice unless the EPA receives relevant adverse written comment. Should the EPA receive such comment, it 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 on this proposed rule. The 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 March 24, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be mailed to: J. Elmer Bortzer, Chief, Regulation Development Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

Copies of the State submittal and USEPA's analysis of it are available for inspection at: Regulation Development Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Francisco Acevedo, Regulation Development Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-6061.

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

Dated: January 28, 1999. David A. Ullrich, Acting Regional Administrator, Region V.

[FR Doc. 99-3521Filed2-19-99; 8:45 am]

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