Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of SIP Elements for Denver and Longmont; Clean Air Act Reclassification; Extension of Comment Period

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Parts 52 and 81

[CO43-2-6865; CO43-1-6931; FRL-5559-6]

Clean Air Act Approval and Promulgation of SIP Elements for

Denver and Longmont; Clean Air Act Reclassification; Extension of

Comment Period

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of the comment period.

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SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency is extending the comment

period for a proposed rule published July 9, 1996 (61 FR 36004). On

July 9, 1996, EPA proposed approval of the State Implementation Plan

(SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Colorado for the purpose of

bringing about the attainment of the national ambient air quality

standards (NAAQS) for carbon monoxide (CO) in Denver and Longmont. EPA

also proposed reclassification of the Denver CO nonattainment area from

Moderate to Serious. These actions were requested by the State of

Colorado. At the request of two organizations which wish to submit

comments on these proposed actions, EPA is extending the comment period

to September 9, 1996.

DATES: Comments on this proposed action must be received in writing on

or before September 9, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Comments should be addressed to: Richard R. Long, Director

of Air Programs (8P2-A), Environmental Protection Agency, Region VIII,

999 18th Street, Suite 500, Denver, Colorado 80202-2466.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jeff Houk at (303) 312-6446.

Dated: August 14, 1996.

Jack W. McGraw,

Acting Regional Administrator.

[FR Doc. 96-21573 Filed 8-22-96; 8:45 am]

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