[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 45 (Friday, March 7, 1997)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 10497-10498] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-5621] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [PA 098-4032; FRL-5700-1] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; 15 Percent Rate-of-Progress Plan and 1990 VOC Emission Inventory for the Pittsburgh Ozone Nonattainment Area AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking, correction. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This action corrects and clarifies the proposed action which was published on Wednesday, January 22, 1997 (62 FR 3254-3260). This action pertains to the State Implementation [[Page 10498]] Plan (SIP) revision submitted by Pennsylvania on March 22, 1996 consisting of the 15% Rate-of-Progress Plan and the 1990 Volatile Organic Compound 1990 Emission Inventory (the 15% Plan SIP) for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley ozone nonattainment area. DATES: March 7, 1997. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marcia L. Spink, (215)566-2104. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background On January 22, 1997 (62 FR 3254-3260), EPA published a notice of proposed rulemaking proposing conditional approval of the 15% Plan SIP revision submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) on March 22, 1996 consisting of the 15% Plan and 1990 Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Emission Inventory for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley ozone nonattainment area (the Pittsburgh area). Need for Correction/Clarification As published, the January 22, 1997 proposal notice states that EPA is proposing conditional approval of the 15% Plan SIP revision for the Pittsburgh area. In fact, the notice should read that EPA is proposing conditional interim approval of this SIP revision. The error is typographical in nature; the notice clearly indicates and fully explains that this 15% Plan SIP relies upon reductions from the enhanced Inspection & Maintenance (I/M) SIP submitted by Pennsylvania. Therefore, as indicated in the January 22, 1997 proposal notice, approval of the 15% Plan SIP for the Pittsburgh area approval is dependent upon approval of Pennsylvania's enhanced I/M SIP. On October 3, 1996 (61 FR 51638), EPA proposed conditional interim approval of Pennsylvania's enhanced I/M SIP. On January 28, 1997 (62 FR 4019), EPA promulgated final conditional interim approval of Pennsylvania's enhanced I/M SIP. Given that full final approval of the 15% Plan SIP is dependent and conditioned upon full final approval of enhanced I/M SIP, EPA must keep its actions on both SIP revisions consistent. Correction/Clarification of Publication Accordingly, the notice of proposed rulemaking published on January 22, 1997 (62 FR 3254-3260, FR Doc. 97-1493), is being corrected throughout its text to read that EPA is proposing conditional interim approval of the 15% Plan SIP for the Pittsburgh area. Administrative Requirements Under Executive Order 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), this action is not a ``significant regulatory action'' and, is therefore not subject to review by the Office of Management and Budget. In addition, this action does not impose any enforceable duty or contain any unfunded mandate as described in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-4), or require prior consultation with State officials as specified by Executive Order 12875 (58 FR 58093, October 28, 1993), or involve special consideration of environmental justice related issues as required by Executive Order 12898 (59 FR 7629, February 16, 1994). EPA does not believe that it is necessary to subject this corrective action pertaining to the 15% Plan SIP for the Pittsburgh area to notice-and-comment requirements. Under the Administrative Procedure Act or any other statute, it is not subject to the provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52 Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, Hydrocarbons, Intergovernmental relations, Nitrogen dioxide, Ozone, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Dated: February 25, 1997. Stanley L. Laskowski, Acting Regional Administrator, Region III. [FR Doc. 97-5621 Filed 3-6-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P