Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 03/11/1999

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plan; Indiana

EPA is proposing to approve an Indiana request to amend the Stage II Vapor Recovery rule as a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Indiana submitted the SIP revision request on April 6, 1999. The revision affects gasoline dispensing facilities in Clark, Floyd, Lake, and Porter Counties. Stage II Vapor Recovery systems lower Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from vehicle refueling operations. VOC emissions are a precursor of ground-level ozone, commonly known as smog. In the final rules section of this Federal Register, the EPA is approving the State's request as a direct final rule without prior proposal because EPA views this action as noncontroversial and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for approving the State's request is set forth in the direct final rule. The direct final rule will become effective without further notice unless the Agency receives relevant adverse written comment on this action. Should the Agency receive such comment, it will publish a final rule informing the public that the direct final rule will not take effect and such public comment received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule.