Title of Regulation: 9VAC5-140. Regulation for Emissions Trading Programs (amending 9VAC5-140-10).

Statutory Authority: §§ 10.1-1308 and 10.1-1322.3 of the Code of Virginia; Clean Air Act (42 USC § 7401 et seq.); 40 CFR Part 51.

The State Air Pollution Control Board has WITHDRAWN the regulatory action for 9VAC5-140, Regulation for Emissions Trading Programs, which was published as a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action in 21:22 VA.R. 2990 July 11, 2005. The purpose of the proposed action was to establish requirements to reduce SO_x and NO_x emissions in order to eliminate their significant contribution to nonattainment or interference with maintenance of the national ambient air quality standards in downwind states and to protect Virginia's air quality and its natural resources. This action is being withdrawn because of the long amount of time that has elapsed since the last stage's publication, and the board is no longer pursuing this action.

Agency Contact: Karen G. Sabasteanski, Department of Environmental Quality, 1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400, P.O. Box 1105, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 659-1973, or email karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov.