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Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Illinois

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 27, 1995

SIP approvals under section 110 and subchapter I, part D of the Clean Air Act do not create any new requirements, but simply approve requirements that the State is already imposing. … The Clean Air Act forbids USEPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co. v. USEPA, 427 U.S. 246, 256-66 (S.Ct. 1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2).

Withdrawal and Partial Approval/Partial Disapproval of Clean Air Plans; San Joaquin Valley, California; Contingency Measures for 2008 Ozone Standards

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 24, 2022

Proposed Action and Clean Air Act Consequences III. Request for Public Comment IV. Statutory and Executive Order Reviews I. … Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Alabama Prevention of Significant Deterioration and Nonattainment New Source Review

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 24, 2008

The June 16, 2006, submittal also contained provisions to address the Clean Air Interstate Rule, on which EPA has already taken action. … On December 31, 2002 (67 FR 80186), EPA published final rule changes to 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 51 and 52, regarding the Clean Air Act's (CAA or Act) PSD and NNSR programs.

Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Arizona; Correction of Boundary of Phoenix Metropolitan 1-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 10, 2005

Regulatory Context On April 30, 1971 (36 FR 8186), pursuant to section 109 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), as amended in 1970, EPA promulgated national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for six … Air Act.

Approval of Air Quality Implementation Plan; Arizona; Attainment Plan for 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 13, 2012

Public Comments and EPA Responses EPA provided a 30-day public comment period on our proposed action. This comment period ended on May 11, 2012. We received no comments. III. … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; Indiana

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 19, 2000

Petitions for Judicial Review Introduction Under the Clean Air Act (Act), EPA may redesignate areas to attainment if sufficient data are available to warrant such changes and the area meets the criteria … The rule affects only one State, and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act. C.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Recodification and SIP Renumbering of the New Mexico Administrative Code for Albuquerque/Bernalillo County

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2004

We are approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act). … In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Redesignation and Maintenance Plan for the Partial St. Clair 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) NAAQS Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 10, 2026

On July 24, 2020, Michigan submitted a request that the EPA make a Clean Data Determination (CDD) under the CAA and the EPA's Clean Data Policy, based on both local monitored air quality data and a new … See “General Preamble for the Implementation of Title I of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990,” (General Preamble) published on April 16, 1992 (57 FR 13498), at 13567 through 13568.

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Surface Coating of Large Appliances

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 22, 2000

These proposed standards would implement section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) by requiring these operations to meet HAP emission standards reflecting the application of the maximum achievable control … The reporting requirements of this section may be satisfied by reports required under other parts of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act), as specified in paragraph (a)(5) of this section.

Notification of a Public Meeting of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee Lead Panel

Federal Register · Notice · Oct 31, 2024

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The CASAC was established pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1977, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7409(d)(2), to review air quality criteria and NAAQS … As amended, 5 U.S.C., App. section 109(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires that EPA carry out a periodic review and revision, as appropriate, of the air quality criteria and the NAAQS for the six

Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Regional Haze Five-Year Progress Report State Implementation Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 29, 2019

This SIP revision addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing the progress toward reasonable progress goals (RPGs) established … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Utah; Salt Lake County, Utah County, and Ogden City PM10 Redesignation to Attainment, Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes and State Implementation Plan Revisions

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 26, 2020

The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). DATES: This rule is effective on March 27, 2020. … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, the EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Amendments to the Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Portable Fuel Containers

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 17, 2008

The commenter asks if EPA would investigate whether the containers will really bring a significant clean air benefit. … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, South Coast Air Quality Management District

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jun 14, 2005

We are proposing to approve SCAQMD Rule 1105.1 to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). … In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans: Alaska

Federal Register · Rule · May 16, 1996

As a general matter, apart from the exceptions cited in section 116, the Clean Air Act (CAA) does not restrict a state's authority to impose air pollution controls in addition to those required under the … Temporary Suspension of the Regulation's Applicability to Fairbanks The commenter stated that the provisions of section 211(m) ``Oxygenated Fuels'' of the Federal 1990 Clean Air Act applies to both

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 13, 2009

We are approving 4 local rules that regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Final Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; Carbon Monoxide and Volatile Organic Compounds

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 21, 2010

Statutory and Executive Order Reviews Under the Clean Air Act, the Administrator is required to approve a SIP submission that complies with the provisions of the Clean Air Act and applicable Federal regulations … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Nov 4, 2011

The Clean Air Act (CAA) contains specific authority allowing any state to adopt new motor vehicle emissions standards that are identical to California's standards in lieu of applicable Federal standards … Pennsylvania and the Ozone NAAQS Under the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990, Pennsylvania had thirty-three counties designated nonattainment under the former 1-hour ozone NAAQS.

Notice of Workshop and Call for Information on Integrated Science Assessment for Oxides of Sulfur

Federal Register · Notice · May 10, 2013

Information About the Project Section 108(a) of the Clean Air Act directs the Administrator to issue “air quality criteria” for certain air pollutants. … CASAC, an independent scientific advisory committee whose role is mandated by the Clean Air Act, is charged with independent expert scientific review of EPA's draft ISAs.

Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming; Control of Emissions From Existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incinerators

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 17, 2003

The plan was submitted to fulfill requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). … Air Act.