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Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York; Motor Vehicle Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 21, 2007

What Are the Clean Air Act Requirements for I/M Programs? B. What Did New York Include in This Latest Submittal? C. What Action Is EPA Taking Today? II. … What Are the Clean Air Act Requirements for I/M Programs?

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Primary Lead Smelting

Federal Register · Rule · Jun 4, 1999

SUMMARY: This action promulgates national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP) for new and existing primary lead smelters pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act (Act) as amended … However, several factors affect the pressure drop across a baghouse cell including filter material, cell geometry, cleaning cycles, and air-to-cloth ratio.

Partial Approval and Disapproval of Nevada Air Plan Revisions, Clark County

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 14, 2016

Proposed Action On November 5, 2015 (80 FR 68486), under section 110(k)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “Act”), the EPA proposed a partial approval and partial disapproval of the rescission of four local … Public Comments and EPA Responses The EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period. During this period, we received no comments. III.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Baltimore Nonattainment Area Determinations of Attainment of the 1997 Annual Fine Particulate Standard

Federal Register · Rule · May 22, 2012

First, EPA is determining that the Baltimore Area has attained the 1997 annual PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act (CAA). … The commenter indicates it is unclear whether the affected monitor was collecting adequate continuous PM 2.5 data during this testing period and whether this data was used in the clean data finding.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona-Maricopa County Ozone, PM-10 and CO Nonattainment Areas; Approval of Revisions to Maricopa County Area Cleaner Burning Gasoline Program

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 4, 2004

In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. … Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by May 3, 2004.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans, Tennessee; Approval of Revisions To Permit Requirements, Definitions and Administrative Requirements

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 6, 1996

At that time, EPA also approved Nashville/Davidson County's FELOP program pursuant to section 112 of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA). A. … All public comments received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. The EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.

Approval of Source Specific Revisions to the Tennessee SIP Regarding Volatile Organic Compounds

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 21, 1997

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 EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds. Union Electric Co. v. U.S. EPA, 427 U.S. 246, 255-66 (1976); 42 U.S.C. 7410(a)(2) and 7410(k)(3).

National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Source Category: Pulp and Paper Production; Effluent Limitations Guidelines, Pretreatment Standards, and New Source Performance Standards: Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Category

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 15, 1998

Air Act. … , and Section 112 of the Clean Air Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7412).

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; 2008 Ozone NAAQS Interstate Transport for Colorado, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 16, 2016

Air Act (Act or CAA) for the 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). … The public comment period for this proposed rule ended on December 23, 2015. The EPA received no comments on the proposal. II.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 3, 1995

Background On March 3, 1978, EPA promulgated a list of ozone nonattainment areas under the provisions of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1977 (1977 Act or pre-amended Act), that included the San … On November 15, 1990, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 were enacted. Pub. L. 101-549, 104 Stat. 2399, codified at 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of Utah; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance and Associated Revisions

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 9, 2015

Air Act.” … 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

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Texas; Repeal of Lead Emission Rules for Stationary Sources in El Paso and Dallas County

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 12, 2014

This action is being taken under section 110(k) and part D of the Clean Air Act (CAA). … 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 Act and applicable federal regulations

Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Technical Amendment

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 19, 2020

SUMMARY: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the removal of the air pollution nuisance rule from the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP) using a Clean Air Act (CAA) error correction … Comment 11: The following comment was made by over 1800 individuals through a letter-writing campaign. “I oppose the rollback of the nuisance provision of Ohio's Clean Air Act regulations.

Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: Process for Exempting Critical Uses of Methyl Bromide for the 2005 Supplemental Request

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 18, 2005

As stated in the parallel proposal, we will not institute a second comment period on this action. … EPA exempted methyl bromide for critical uses beyond the phaseout under the authority of the Clean Air Act and in accordance with the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Iowa

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 9, 2002

Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires states to develop air pollution regulations and control strategies to ensure that state air quality meets the national ambient air quality standards established … Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Maintenance Plan Revisions; Michigan

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 6, 2001

Section 176(c) of Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 7506(c), that transportation plans, programs and projects conform to an effective implementation plan. … Under section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act, petitions for judicial review of this action must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit by October 5, 2001.

Indiana Regulatory Program

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 26, 1999

The public comment period closed on August 16, 1999. Because no one requested a public hearing or meeting, we did not hold one. III. … quality standards issued under the authority of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.).

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Kansas

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 26, 2003

Section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) requires States to develop air pollution regulations and control strategies to ensure that State air quality meets the national ambient air quality standards established … This process generally includes a public notice, public hearing, public comment period, and a formal adoption by a State-authorized rulemaking body.

Air Plan Approval; North Carolina; Mecklenburg Emission Control Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 30, 2024

EPA is approving these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). DATES: This rule is effective October 30, 2024. … Response to Comments EPA received two substantively identical sets of comments on the July 25, 2024, NPRM from Clean Future (Commenter). EPA has summarized and responded to the comments below.

Action To Ensure Authority To Issue Permits Under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program to Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Federal Implementation Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 30, 2010

(d) The requirements of sections 160 through 165 of the Clean Air Act are not met for greenhouse gases since the plan does not include approvable procedures for permitting major sources of greenhouse gas … (a) The requirements of sections 160 through 165 of the Clean Air Act are not met to the extent the plan, as approved, of the states listed in paragraph (b) of this section does not apply with respect