Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of VOC Emissions From Decorative Surfaces, Brake Shoe Coatings, Structural Steel Coatings, and Digital Imaging

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

40 CFR Part 52

[MD-3039b; FRL-6357-6]

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans;

Maryland; Control of VOC Emissions From Decorative Surfaces, Brake Shoe

Coatings, Structural Steel Coatings, and Digital Imaging

AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: EPA proposes to approve revisions to the Maryland State

Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions concern the control of

volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from decorative surface

manufacturing, brake shoe coating operations, structural steel coating

operations, and digital imaging. EPA is proposing these revisions to

regulate emissions of VOCs in accordance with the requirements of the

Clean Air Act.

In the ``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register,

EPA is approving the State's SIP submittal as a direct final rule

without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a

noncontroversial submittal and anticipates no adverse comments. A

detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final

rule. If EPA receives no adverse comments, EPA will not take further

action on this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, EPA

will withdraw the direct final rule and it will not take effect.

EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule

based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment

period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this

action should do so at this time.

DATES: Comments must be received in writing by July 19, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Written comments should be addressed to David L. Arnold,

Chief, Ozone and Mobile Sources Branch, Mailcode 3AP21, U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street,

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103. Copies of the documents relevant to

this action are available for public inspection during normal business

hours at the Air Protection Division, U.S. Environmental Protection

Agency, Region III, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103;

and the Maryland Department of the Environment, 2500 Broening Highway,

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn M. Donahue, (215) 814-2095, at

the EPA Region III address above, or by e-mail at

[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For further information, please see the

information provided in the direct final action that is located in the

``Rules and Regulations'' section of this Federal Register publication.

Dated: May 27, 1999.

W. Michael McCabe,

Regional Administrator, Region III.

[FR Doc. 99-15160 Filed 6-16-99; 8:45 am]

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