[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 200 (Tuesday, October 15, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 53694]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-26205]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
40 CFR Parts 52 and 81

[NM-23-1-7101b, FRL-5612-9]


Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans (SIP); 
Prevention of Significant Deterioration; Louisiana and New Mexico

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA proposes to approve revisions to the Louisiana and New 
Mexico SIPs addressing Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) 
permitting regulations. The purpose of these revisions is to replace 
the total suspended particulate PSD increments with increments for PM-
10 (particulate matter 10 micrometers or less in diameter). In the 
final rules section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the 
States' SIP revisions as 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 this proposed rule, no further activity is 
contemplated in relation to this 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comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn, and all public 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. The 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 on this proposed rule must be postmarked by November 
14, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be mailed to Jole C. Luehrs, Chief, Air 
Permits Section (6PD-R), EPA Region 6, 1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 
75202-2733. Copies of the State's petition and other information 
relevant to this action are available for inspection during normal 
hours at the following locations:

Environmental Protection Agency, Region 6, Air Permits Section (6PD-R), 
1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 700, Dallas, Texas 75202-2733.
Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center, Environmental 
Protection Agency, 401 M Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20460.
New Mexico Environment Department, Air Monitoring and Control Strategy 
Bureau, 1190 St. Francis Drive, Room So. 2100, Santa Fe, New Mexico 
87503.
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Air Quality, 
7290 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810.

    Anyone wishing to review this petition at the Region 6 EPA office 
should contact the person below to schedule an appointment 24 hours in 
advance.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Samuel R. Mitz, Air Permits 
Section (6PD-R), EPA Region 6, telephone (214) 665-8370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: See the information provided in the Direct 
Final rule which is located in the Rules Section of this Federal 
Register.

List of Subjects

40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Particulate matter, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Volatile organic compounds.

40 CFR Part 81

    Air pollution control, National parks, Wilderness areas.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.

    Dated: August 27, 1996.
Jerry Clifford,
Acting Regional Administrator (6RA-D).
[FR Doc. 96-26205 Filed 10-11-96; 8:45 am]
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