[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 16 (Friday, January 24, 2003)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 3478]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-1517]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[WI112-01-7342a; FRL-7411-6]


Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Wisconsin

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Wisconsin 
regulations as they pertain to Northern Engraving Corporation (NEC) 
facilities in Holmen and Sparta, Wisconsin, as requested by the State 
of Wisconsin on June 12, 2002. This State Implementation Plan (SIP) 
revision makes changes to Wisconsin air pollution control rules 
federally enforceable. The rule revisions modify the emission limits 
adopted by the State which are part of the current Wisconsin SIP. The 
revised rules, specifically portions of the Environmental Cooperative 
Agreement with NEC, supercede portions of the rules in the Wisconsin 
SIP.
    In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register, 
EPA is approving the State's request as a direct final rule without 
prior proposal because EPA views this action as noncontroversial and 
anticipates no adverse comments. The rationale for approval is set 
forth in the direct final rule. If EPA receives no written adverse 
comments, EPA will take no further action on this proposed rule. If EPA 
receives written adverse comment, we will publish a timely withdrawal 
of the direct final rule in the Federal Register and inform the public 
that the rule will not take effect. In that event, EPA will address all 
relevant public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this 
proposed rule. In either event, EPA will not institute a second comment 
period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so 
at this time.

DATES: Comments on this action must be received by February 24, 2003.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be mailed to: Robert B. Miller, 
Chief, Permits and Grants Section, Air Programs Branch (AR-18J), United 
States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West Jackson 
Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. A copy of the State's request is 
available for inspection at the above address.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Constantine Blathras at (312) 886-
0671.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

I. What action is EPA taking today?
II. Where can I find more information about this proposal and 
corresponding direct final rule?

I. What Action Is EPA Taking Today?

    The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the Wisconsin 
regulations as they pertain to NEC's Holmen and Sparta, Wisconsin 
facilities as requested by the State of Wisconsin on June 12, 2002. The 
SIP revision makes changes to Wisconsin air pollution control rules 
federally enforceable. These rule changes were made at the request of 
NEC and the State of Wisconsin and they apply to the operation of the 
NEC Holmen and Sparta facilities. The rule revisions modify the 
emission limits adopted by the State of Wisconsin which are part of the 
current Wisconsin SIP. The rule revisions, portions of the 
Environmental Cooperative Agreement, supercede portions of rules in the 
Wisconsin SIP requiring a source-specific SIP revision.

II. Where Can I Find More Information About This Proposal and 
Corresponding Direct Final Rule?

    For additional information see the direct final rule published in 
the rules and regulations section of this Federal Register.

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.

    Dated: October 24, 2002.
Bharat Mathur,
Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.
[FR Doc. 03-1517 Filed 1-23-03; 8:45 am]
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