EPA Withdraws Direct Final Rule for West Virginia's Air Quality Implementation Plan

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is withdrawing its direct final rule to approve a revised air quality implementation plan submitted by West Virginia, following an adverse comment regarding the plan's abbreviated sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) trading programs under the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR). The withdrawal was announced in response to an adverse comment received by the EPA on September 13, 2007.