[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 73 (Tuesday, April 16, 2002)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 18497]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-9068]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[OH118-2; FRL-7171-1]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Ohio; 
Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Due to adverse comments, the EPA is withdrawing the direct 
final rule approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for New Source 
Review (NSR) provisions for nonattainment areas for the Ohio 
Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). In the direct final rule 
published on February 21, 2002 (67 FR 7954), EPA stated that if EPA 
receives adverse comment by March 25, 2002, the rule would be withdrawn 
and not take effect. EPA subsequently received adverse comment. EPA 
will address the comments received in a subsequent final action based 
upon the proposed action also published on February 21, 2002 (67 FR 
7996). EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.

EFFECTIVE DATE: The direct final rule is withdrawn as of April 16, 
2002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kaushal Gupta or Jorge Acevedo, 
Environmental Engineer, Regulation Development Section, Air Programs 
Branch (AR-18J), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 
West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, Telephone: (312) 886-
6803, (312) 886-2263.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Carbon monoxide, 
Incorporation by reference, Intergovernmental relations, Lead, Nitrogen 
dioxide, Ozone, Particulate matter, Sulfur dioxide, Volatile organic 
compounds.

    Dated: April 4, 2002.
David A. Ullrich,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.

PART 52--[AMENDED]

    Accordingly, the addition of 40 CFR 52.1870(c)(126) is withdrawn as 
of April 16, 2002.

[FR Doc. 02-9068 Filed 4-15-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6560-50-P