Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: State Implementation Plan Revision

EPA is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan (SIP), submitted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (GA EPD) on September 26, 2006, with a clarifying revision submitted on November 6, 2006. The revisions include multiple modifications to Georgia's Air Quality Rules found at Chapter 391-3-1. These revisions are part of Georgia's strategy to meet the national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The revisions include, but are not limited to, changes to Chapters such as "Definitions;" "Emissions Limitations and Standards;" "Open Burning;" "Exemptions;" "Permits;" and "Regulatory Exceptions." EPA is approving Georgia's SIP revisions pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA is not acting on revisions to rules 391-3-1-.01(qqqq), 391-3- 1-.02(2)(zz), 391-3-1-.02(2)(mmm), 391-3-1-.02(6)(a), 391-3- 1-.03(6)(g), and 391-3-1-.03(6)(i) at this time. EPA is also not acting on revisions to rule 391-3-1-02(2)(ooo), as Georgia has submitted a revised version of the rule. Additionally, we are not acting on several revisions to the September 26, 2006, SIP submittal, that are not part of the federally approved SIP.