SIP Proposal: New Mexico (1997 eight-hour NAAQS for Sunland Park through 2014; see above for direct final rule).

EPA proposed NESHAPs from coal- and oil-fired electric utility steam-generating units and revised NSPS for fossil fuel-fired units.

OSM approved an amendment to Montana's regulatory program under SMCRA regarding bond release responsibility periods for water management facilities and other support facilities.

OSM approved an amendment to Alabama's regulatory program under SMCRA regarding license fees, annual license updates, and blaster certification fees.

OSM proposed to approve revisions to Maryland's regulatory program concerning coal combustion byproducts under SMCRA.

OSM proposed to approve revisions to New Mexico's regulatory program under SMCRA concerning ownership and control rules.

DOE proposed to amend its existing regulations governing compliance with NEPA, particularly its categorical exclusions.

EPA proposed to allow refiners and laboratories to use an alternative test method for olefin content in gasoline.

SIP Proposal: California (VOC emissions for the Antelope Valley air quality management district and the Placer County, Santa Barbara, and Ventura County air pollution control districts; see above for direct final rule)

EPA amended NESHAPs for gasoline distribution bulk terminals, bulk plants, and pipeline and gasoline-dispensing facilities.