Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine (General Conformity Rule)

EPA is approving the State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Maine for the purpose of implementing General Conformity (Section 176(c)(4)(C) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), and its regulations, 40 CFR part 51, subpart W), which requires federal actions to conform to all applicable implementation plans developed pursuant to section 110 and part D of the CAA. The Maine SIP incorporates by reference the criteria and procedures set forth at 40 CFR part 51, subpart W. This general conformity SIP revision will enable the State of Maine to implement and enforce the Federal general conformity requirements in Maine's nonattainment and maintenance areas at the State and local level. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.