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Susan Hedman, Regional Administrator, Region 5. 40 CFR Part 52 PART 52—[AMENDED] [EPA–R05–OAR–2010–0850; FRL–9258–7] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; The Milwaukee-Racine and Sheboygan Areas; Determination of Attainment of the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard; Withdrawal of Direct Final Rule Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule. AGENCY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing the December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78164), direct final rule making determinations under the Clean Air Act that the Milwaukee-Racine and Sheboygan, Wisconsin areas have attained the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard. The MilwaukeeRacine area includes Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, Waukesha, and Kenosha Counties. The Sheboygan area includes Sheboygan County. In the direct final rule, EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by January 14, 2011, the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. On January 14, 2011, EPA received a comment. EPA believes this comment is adverse and, therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed action also published on December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78197. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. DATES: The direct final rule published at 75 FR 78164 on December 15, 2010, is withdrawn as of January 28, 2011. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen D’Agostino, Environmental Engineer, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs WReier-Aviles on DSKGBLS3C1PROD with RULES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 14:31 Jan 27, 2011 Jkt 223001 [FR Doc. 2011–1770 Filed 1–27–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560–50–P ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA–R04–OAR–2010–0663–201061; FRL– 9259–2] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans: Tennessee; Approval of Section 110(a)(1) Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standards for the Nashville, TN, Area Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: EPA is taking final action to approve a revision to the Tennessee State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning the maintenance plan addressing the 1997 8-hour ozone standards for the Nashville, Tennessee 1997 8-hour ozone maintenance area, which is comprised of Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson Counties in their entireties (hereafter referred to as the ‘‘Nashville Area’’). This maintenance plan was submitted by the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) on August 3, 2010, for parallel processing. TDEC submitted the final version of the SIP on October 13, 2010. The maintenance plan ensures the continued attainment of the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) through the year 2018. This plan meets the statutory PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 This rule will be effective February 28, 2011. DATES: EPA has established a docket for this action under Docket Identification No. EPA–R04–OAR– 2010–0663. All documents in the electronic docket are listed on the https://www.regulations.gov Web site. Although listed in the index, some information is not publicly available, i.e., Confidential Business Information or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute. Certain other material, such as copyrighted material, is not placed on the Internet and will be publicly available only in hard copy form. Publicly available docket materials are available either electronically in https:// www.regulations.gov or in hard copy at the Regulatory Development Section, Air Planning Branch, Air, Pesticides and Toxics Management Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4, 61 Forsyth Street, SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303–8960. EPA requests that, if at all possible, you contact the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to schedule your inspection. The Regional Office’s official hours of business are Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 4:30, excluding Federal holidays. ADDRESSES: Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.2585 published in the Federal Register on December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78164) on page 78167 is withdrawn as of January 28, 2011. SUMMARY: and regulatory requirements, and is consistent with EPA’s guidance. EPA is taking final action to approve the revision to the Tennessee SIP, pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA is also in the process of establishing a new 8-hour ozone NAAQS, and expects to finalize the reconsidered NAAQS by July 2011. Today’s action, however, relates only to the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. Requirements for the Nashville Area under the 2011 NAAQS will be addressed in the future. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 19 (Friday, January 28, 2011)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-1770]


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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[EPA-R05-OAR-2010-0850; FRL-9258-7]


Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 
Wisconsin; The Milwaukee-Racine and Sheboygan Areas; Determination of 
Attainment of the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard; Withdrawal of Direct 
Final Rule

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Withdrawal of direct final rule.

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SUMMARY: Due to the receipt of an adverse comment, EPA is withdrawing 
the December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78164), direct final rule making 
determinations under the Clean Air Act that the Milwaukee-Racine and 
Sheboygan, Wisconsin areas have attained the 1997 8-hour ozone National 
Ambient Air Quality Standard. The Milwaukee-Racine area includes 
Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Washington, Waukesha, and Kenosha Counties. 
The Sheboygan area includes Sheboygan County. In the direct final rule, 
EPA stated that if adverse comments were submitted by January 14, 2011, 
the rule would be withdrawn and not take effect. On January 14, 2011, 
EPA received a comment. EPA believes this comment is adverse and, 
therefore, EPA is withdrawing the direct final rule. EPA will address 
the comment in a subsequent final action based upon the proposed action 
also published on December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78197. EPA will not 
institute a second comment period on this action.

DATES: The direct final rule published at 75 FR 78164 on December 15, 
2010, is withdrawn as of January 28, 2011.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen D'Agostino, Environmental 
Engineer, Attainment Planning and Maintenance Section, Air Programs 
Branch (AR-18J), Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, 77 West 
Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604, (312) 886-1767, 
dagostino.kathleen@epa.gov.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

    Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Incorporation by 
reference, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Volatile organic compounds.


    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

    Dated: January 19, 2011.
Susan Hedman,
Regional Administrator, Region 5.

PART 52--[AMENDED]

    Accordingly, the amendment to 40 CFR 52.2585 published in the 
Federal Register on December 15, 2010 (75 FR 78164) on page 78167 is 
withdrawn as of January 28, 2011.

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