[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 151 (Monday, August 7, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 40101]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-19487]



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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Part 52

[FRL-5274-3]


Determination of Attainment of Ozone Standard by Ashland, 
Kentucky, Northern Kentucky (Cincinnati area), Charlotte, North 
Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee, and Determination Regarding 
Applicability of Certain Reasonable Further Progress and Attainment 
Demonstration Requirements: Withdrawal

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of final rule.

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SUMMARY: On June 22, 1995, the EPA published a proposed rule (60 FR 
32477) and a direct final rule (60 FR 32466) determining that the 
Ashland, Kentucky, Northern Kentucky (Cincinnati Area), Charlotte, 
North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee, ozone nonattainment areas 
were attaining the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for 
ozone. Based on that determination, the EPA also determined that 
requirements of section 182(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act (Act) concerning 
the submission of the 15 percent plan and ozone attainment 
demonstration and the requirements of section 172(c)(9) of the Act 
concerning contingency measures are not applicable to the areas so long 
as the areas do not violate the ozone standard. The EPA is removing the 
final rule due to adverse comments regarding the Northern Kentucky 
(Cincinnati) area and will summarize and address all public comments 
received in a subsequent final rule (based upon the proposed rule cited 
above). Additionally, since publication of the original determination 
on June 22, 1995, the Ashland, Kentucky, and Charlotte, North Carolina, 
areas were redesignated to attainment on June 29, 1995 (60 FR 33748), 
and July 5, 1995 (60 FR 34859), respectively, making this finding for 
those areas no longer necessary. A final rule will be published 
regarding the Nashville area for which no adverse comments were 
received.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The direct final rule published at 60 FR 32466, June 
22, 1995, is withdrawn effective August 7, 1995.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the documents relevant to this action are 
available for public inspection during normal business hours at the 
following location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, Air 
Programs Branch, 345 Courtland Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30365.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kay Prince, Regulatory Planning & 
Development Section, Air Programs Branch, Air, Pesticides & Toxics 
Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 
345 Courtland Street, Atlanta, Georgia 30365. The telephone number is 
(404) 347-3555, extension 4221.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Hydrocarbons, 
Intergovernmental relations, Oxides of nitrogen, Ozone, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

    Dated: July 31, 1995.
R.F. McGhee,
Acting Regional Administrator.
[FR Doc. 95-19487 Filed 8-4-95; 8:45 am]
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