Why Is EPA Proposing a Direct Final Rule?
EPA is publishing this rule without prior proposal because we view this action as noncontroversial and anticipate no adverse comment. However, in the “Proposed Rules” section of today’s Federal Register publication, we are publishing a separate document that will serve as the proposal to adopt the provisions in this direct final rule if adverse comments are filed. If EPA receives adverse comment on one or more distinct amendment, paragraph, or section of this rulemaking, or receives a request for a hearing within the time frame described above, we will publish a timely withdrawal in the Federal Register indicating which provisions are being withdrawn due to adverse comment. We will address all public comments received in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. We will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting must do so at this time. Any distinct [[Page 40891]] amendment, paragraph, or section of today’s rulemaking for whic
