[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 66 (Thursday, April 4, 1996)] [Proposed Rules] [Pages 15019-15020] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 96-8224] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [RI-17-1-6968b; A-1-FRL-5405-2] Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Marine Vessel Rule AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Proposed rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: EPA is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island. This revision contains a regulation to control volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from marine vessel loading operations. In the Final Rules Section of this Federal Register, EPA is approving the State's SIP revision as a direct final rule without prior proposal because the Agency views this as a noncontroversial revision and anticipates no adverse comments. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final [[Page 15020]] rule. If no adverse comments are received in response to that direct final rule, no further activity is contemplated in relation to this proposed rule. If EPA receives adverse comments, the direct final rule will be withdrawn and all public comments received will be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on this proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this proposal. Any parties interested in commenting on this proposal should do so at this time. DATES: Comments must be received on or before May 6, 1996. ADDRESSES: Comments may be mailed to Susan Studlien, Deputy Director, Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, JFK Federal Bldg., Boston, MA 02203. Copies of the State submittal and EPA's technical support document are available for public inspection during normal business hours, by appointment at the Office of Ecosystem Protection, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region I, One Congress Street, 11th floor, Boston, MA and Division of Air and Hazardous Materials, Department of Environmental Management, 291 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908-5767. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne E. Arnold, (617) 565-3166. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: For additional information, see the direct final rule which is located in the Rules Section of this Federal Register. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q. Dated: January 12, 1996. John P. DeVillars, Regional Administrator, Region I. [FR Doc. 96-8224 Filed 4-3-96; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6560-50-P