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EPA/AR RIN: 2060-AR03 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: ●Transportation Conformity Rule: MOVES Regional Grace Period Extension 
Abstract: This rulemaking provides an extension to the current grace period before the Motor Vehicle Emission Simulator (MOVES) model is required for use in regional conformity analyses. In December 2009, EPA released the MOVES emissions model. Under the current conformity rule, new conformity analyses after March 2012 must be based on MOVES, but this will be difficult or impossible for some areas to meet. State and local governments need additional time to incorporate MOVES into their planning without negative conformity consequences. Transportation conformity is a Clean Air Act requirement that transportation activities be consistent with a State's plan for achieving EPA's national ambient air quality standards. 
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency(EPA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 40 CFR 51 and 93   
Legal Authority: CAA 176(c) (42 USC 7506(c))   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/13/2011  76 FR 63575   
Direct Final Action  10/13/2011  76 FR 63554   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/14/2011    
Withdrawal of Direct Final Action  12/05/2011  76 FR 75797   
Final Action  02/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, Local, State 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/stateresources/transconf/index.htm  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Meg Patulski
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
AASMCG,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone:734 214-4842
Email: patulski.meg@epamail.epa.gov

Astrid Larsen
Environmental Protection Agency
Air and Radiation
AASMCG,
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone:734 214-4812
Email: larsen.astrid@epamail.epa.gov