If the EPA determines that an SIP is not complete, the EPA must treat it as a nullity in whole.

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If the EPA determines that a State Implementation Plan (SIP) is not complete, it does not treat the SIP as a nullity in whole. Instead, the EPA may issue a finding of incompleteness and work with the state to address the deficiencies, or it may implement a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to ensure compliance with the Clean Air Act requirements.

If the EPA Determines That an SIP Is Not Complete