[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 23 (Friday, February 2, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 3892-3893] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-2229] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [RI15-1-6954b; A-1-FRL-5329-4] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Control of Volatile Organic Chemicals From Automotive Refinishing Operations AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island. This revision establishes and requires VOC emission standards for automotive refinishing operations. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision amendment and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to that direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this proposal. Any parties interested in commenting on this proposal should do so at this time. DATES: Comments must be received on or before March 4, 1996. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Susan Studlien, Deputy Director, Office of Ecosystems Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, JFK Federal Bldg., Boston, MA 02203. Copies of the State submittal and [[Page 3893]] EPA's technical support document are available for public inspection during normal business hours, by appointment at the Office of Ecosystems Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, 10th floor, Boston, MA and the Division of Air and Hazardous Materials, Department of Environmental Management, 291 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908-5767. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeanne Cosgrove, (617) 565-3246. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q. Dated: October 16, 1995. John P. DeVillars, Regional Administrator, EPA New England. [FR Doc. 96-2229 Filed 2-1-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P