[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 50 (Monday, March 16, 1998)] [Rules and Regulations] [Page 12652] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 98-6776] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 81 [FRL-5979-1] Identification of Ozone Areas Attaining the 1-Hour Standard and to Which the 1-Hour Standard is No Longer Applicable AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: On January 16, 1998, the EPA published a proposed rule (63 FR 2804) and a direct final rule (63 FR 2726) announcing EPA's decision to identify areas, designated under the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone, where the 1-hour NAAQS is no longer applicable because there has been no current measured violation of the 1-hour standard in such areas. The EPA is withdrawing the final rule due to adverse comments and will summarize and address all relevant public comments received in a subsequent final rule (based upon the proposed rule cited above). EFFECTIVE DATE: This withdrawal of the direct final rule will be effective March 16, 1998. ADDRESSES: Copies of the documents relevant to this action are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the following location: Air and Radiation Docket and Information Center (6101), Attention: Docket No. A-97-42, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M Street SW, Room M-1500, Washington, DC 20460, telephone (202) 260-7548, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. A reasonable fee may be charged for copying. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Annie Nikbakht (policy) or Barry Gilbert (air quality data), Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Strategies and Standards Division, Ozone Policy and Strategies Group, MD-15, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, telephone (919) 541-5246/5238. List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 81 Air pollution control, National parks, Wilderness areas. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q. Dated: March 11, 1998. Richard D. Wilson, Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation. [FR Doc. 98-6776 Filed 3-13-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P