FEDERAL REGISTER
Vol. 62, No. 144
Rules and Regulations

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)

40 CFR Parts 52 and 81
[OH107-2a; KY94-9717a; FRL-5863-8]

Clean Air Act Promulgation of Extension of Attainment Date for Ozone Nonattainment Area; Ohio; Kentucky

62 FR 40280

DATE: July 28, 1997
ACTION: Direct final rule; withdrawal.

SUMMARY: On May 27, 1997 (62 FR 28634), EPA extended the attainment date for the Cincinnati-Hamilton interstate moderate ozone nonattainment area from November 15, 1996 to November 15, 1997. This extension was based in part on monitored air quality readings for the national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone during 1996. Accordingly, EPA revised the table in the Code of Federal Regulations concerning ozone attainment dates in this area. The EPA is withdrawing this final rule due to the receipt of adverse comments on EPA's rulemaking action. In a subsequent final rule, EPA will summarize and respond to the comments received and announce final rulemaking action on the attainment date extension requests.

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 28, 1997.

ADDRESSES: Copies of the documents relevant to this action are available for public inspection during normal business hours at the following locations:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Atlanta Federal Center, Region 4, Air Planning Branch, 61 Forsyth Street S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3104.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Regulation Development Branch, 77 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Randolph O. Cano at (312) 886-6036 or Joseph M. LeVasseur at (404) 562-9035.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 52

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, Intergovernmental relations, Ozone, Volatile organic compounds.

List of Subjects in 40 CFR Part 81

Environmental protection, Air pollution control, National parks, Wilderness areas.

Dated: July 8, 1997.

Michael V. Peyton, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 4.

Dated: July 17, 1997.

David A. Ullrich, Acting Regional Administrator, Region 5.

Accordingly, under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q, the final rule published on May 27, 1997 (62 FR 28634) is withdrawn.

[FR Doc. 97-19643 Filed 7-25-97; 8:45 am]

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