Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Removal of Air Nuisance Rule

6 (``Prohibiting tampering with motor vehicle emission control systems''). The EPA finds that ORC rule 3704.05--Prohibited acts-- prohibits emissions of air contaminants in violation of any Ohio EPA rules or State-issued variance agreements, and requires timely and accurate monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting practices (as also required in ORC rule 3704.03(I) and also pursuant to the CAA). Should a person violate any rule under ORC rule 3704.05, including violating an air permit issued under ORC rule 3704.03(F) as previously explained, ORC rule 3704.06 contains provisions for the attorney general (upon request of the Ohio EPA Director) to bring a civil penalty or ``any other appropriate proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction against any person violating or threatening to violate section 3704.05 or 3704.16 of the Revised Code.'' \15\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- \15\ The EPA also finds that ORC rule 3704.06(E) stipulates that, ``[u]pon written complaint by any person, the director shall conduct such investigations and make such inquiries as are necessary to secure compliance with [Chapter 3704 Air Pollution Control]. The director, upon complaint or upon the director's own initiative, may investigate or make inquiries into any alleged violation or act of air pollution.'' ----------------------------------------------