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###### Environmental Protection Agency

          - 40 CFR Part 52 
          - [Region 2 Docket No. NY43b-212, FRL-6873-1] 

# AGENCY:

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 

# ACTION:

Proposed rule. 

# SUMMARY:

                        The EPA is proposing to approve a revision to the New York State Implementation Plan (SIP) for ozone concerning the control of volatile organic compounds and oxides of nitrogen. This revision was submitted to comply with provisions of the Clean Air Act (CAA) relating to the adoption of vehicle refueling controls or comparable measure(s) in the upstate portion of New York State. The intended effect of this action is to approve a program required by the CAA which will result in emission reductions that will help achieve attainment of the national ambient air quality standard for ozone. In the “Rules and Regulations” section of this                         **Federal Register**                        , EPA is approving New York's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If EPA receives no adverse comments, EPA will not take further action on this rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect. EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.                     

# DATES:

Comments must be received on or before October 30, 2000. 

# ADDRESSES:

All comments should be addressed to: Raymond Werner, Chief, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866. 

Copies of the State submittal are available at the following addresses for inspection during normal business hours: 

Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10007-1866. 

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Air Resources, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, New York 12233. 

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kirk J. Wieber, Air Programs Branch, Environmental Protection Agency, Region 2 Office, 290 Broadway, 25th Floor, New York, New York 10278, (212) 637-4249. 

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

                    For additional information see the direct final rule which is published in the rules section of this                     **Federal Register**                    .                 

Dated: August 21, 2000. 

William J. Muszynski, 

Acting Regional Administrator, Region 2.

[FR Doc. 00-24788 Filed 9-28-00; 8:45 am] 

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