Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Transportation Conformity
air-emissions · Rule · Published 2015-03-10 · Effective 2015-05-11 · RI · 80 FR 12561
Document
Document number
2015-05260
Federal Register citation
80 FR 12561
CFR reference
40 CFR 52
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
air-emissions
Publication date
2015-03-10
Effective date
2015-05-11
State
RI
EPA docket
EPA-R01-OAR-2014-0275
Abstract
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Rhode Island on February 21, 2014. This revision includes a regulation adopted by Rhode Island that establishes procedures to follow for transportation conformity determinations. Conformity to the purpose of the SIP means that transportation activities will not cause new air quality violations, worsen existing violations, or delay timely attainment of the national ambient air quality standards. The intended effect of this action is to approve Rhode Island's transportation conformity regulation into the Rhode Island SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.