While EPA determined that the rule will not significantly or uniquely affect any state, local or tribal governments, EPA consulted with state and local air and water pollution control officials primarily regarding implementation issues.
The EPA contacted state and local officials anyway to ensure a smooth, uniform implementation of the rule.
mnli hypothesis: The EPA contacted state and local officials anyway to ensure a smooth, uniform implementation of the rule. premise: While EPA determined that the rule will not significantly or uniquely affect any state, local or tribal governments, EPA consulted with state and local air and water pollution control officials primarily regarding implementation issues.