Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Nitrogen Oxides Allowance Allocations for 2006-2007, and Revisions to Set-Aside Requirements
EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Maryland State Implementation Plan (SIP). The revisions consist of the Nitrogen Oxides (NO<INF>X</INF>) allowance allocations for ozone seasons 2006 and 2007, in accordance with Maryland's approved NO<INF>X</INF> SIP Call program, and establishes a set aside pool calculated as a percentage of the state's trading budget. EPA is approving these revisions to Maryland's NO<INF>X</INF> Reduction and Trading Program in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act.