Documents

Air Plan Approval; Washington; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 25, 2025

Air Act (CAA) and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the regional haze program's second implementation period. … of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act.

Partial Approval, Conditional Approval, and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Nevada; Infrastructure Requirements for Ozone

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 11, 2023

Air Act (CAA or “Act”) for the implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the 2015 national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for ozone. … The EPA elects to issue such guidance in order to assist states, as appropriate. 2  “Guidance on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements under Clean Air Act Sections 110(a)(1)

Air Plan Approval; New Jersey; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 1-Hour Sulfur Dioxide Standard

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 6, 2024

The comment period ended on July 31, 2024. We received no comments on the EPA's action. IV. What action is the EPA taking? … of 1995 (15 U.S.C. 272 note) because application of those requirements would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; North Carolina: Approval of Section 110(a)(1) Maintenance Plan for the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point 1-Hour Ozone Maintenance Area to Maintain the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 25, 2012

EPA is approving these SIP revisions pursuant to section 110 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). … Wegman to Air Division Directors, Maintenance Plan Guidance Document for Certain 8-hour Ozone Areas Under Section 110(a)(1) of Clean Air Act, May 20, 2005—hereafter referred to as the “Wegman Memorandum

Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Transport State Implementation Plans for the 1997 and 2008 Ozone Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 6, 2019

pollution requirements of the Clean Air Act for the 1997 and 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) ( i.e., ozone transport SIPs). … Response to Comments EPA received one comment during the comment period stating that EPA cannot “rely on a rule that a court has now vacated,” referring to the recent ruling by the United States Court

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Indiana

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 9, 1996

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).

Approval and Promulgation of State Plans For Designated Facilities and Pollutants: Vermont; Negative Declaration

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 11, 2001

EPA publishes regulations under Sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act requiring states to submit control plans to EPA. … EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action. Any parties interested in commenting on this action should do so at this time.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Determinations of Attainment of the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard for the Pittsburgh-Beaver Valley Moderate Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 4, 2013

The Pittsburgh Area will remain designated nonattainment for the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS until such time as EPA determines that the Pittsburgh Area meets the Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements for redesignation … EPA also proposed to make a clean data determination, finding that the Pittsburgh Area has attained the 1997 8-hour ozone NAAQS. No comments were received on the December 10, 2012 NPR. II.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans and Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes: Minnesota

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Oct 18, 1994

The proposed SIP revision and request for redesignation was submitted to satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). … General Statutory Requirements The purpose of this section is to discuss whether the SIP revision submittal meets the statutory requirements set forth in the Clean Air Act.

Approval of Section 112(1) Authority for Hazardous Air Pollutants; City of Philadelphia; Department of Public Health Air Management Services

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 29, 2002

This action pertains to affected sources, as defined by the Clean Air Act's (CAA or the Act's) hazardous air pollutant program. EPA is taking this action in accordance with the CAA. … EPA will address all public comments in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on this action.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Pennsylvania; Plan Approval and Operating Permit Fees

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 27, 2015

This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA). DATES: This rule is effective on May 26, 2015 without further notice, unless EPA receives adverse written comment by April 27, 2015. … fees in a restricted revenue account within the Clean Air Fund.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; West Virginia; Emission Reductions To Meet Phase II of the Nitrogen Oxides (NOX); SIP Call

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 28, 2006

EPA is approving this revision to West Virginia's SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air 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; ID, West Silver Valley PM2.5 Clean Data Determination

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Oct 22, 2018

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 40 CFR Part 52 [EPA-R10-OAR-2017-0170; FRL-9985-39-Region 10] Air Plan Approval; ID, West Silver Valley PM 2.5 Clean Data Determination AGENCY: Environmental … Based on the proposed clean data determination, the EPA is also proposing to determine that the obligation for Idaho to make submissions to meet certain Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) requirements related

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of California; PM-10; Revision of Designation; Redesignation of the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin PM-10 Nonattainment Area to Attainment; Approval of PM-10 Maintenance Plan for the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin; Approval of Commitments for the East Kern PM-10 Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 12, 2008

SUMMARY: EPA is approving the State of California's request under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) to revise the designation for the San Joaquin Valley (SJV) serious nonattainment area for particulate … This action merely approves requests or submittals from the State and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona Phoenix Nonattainment Area; PMINF10

Federal Register · Uncategorized Document · Jul 28, 1994

See section 188(b) of the Clean Air Act. The air quality planning requirements for moderate PM10 nonattainment areas are set out in subparts 1 and 4 of Title I of the Act. … of state action. the Clean Air Act forbids EPA to base its actions concerning SIPs on such grounds.

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

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 13, 2002

Under authority of the Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act), this action simultaneously approves a local rule, Rule 1132, that regulates these emission sources and directs California to correct … Public Comments and EPA Responses EPA's proposed action provided a 30-day public comment period. During this period, we received comments from the following parties: 1.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Oklahoma; Attainment Demonstration for the Central Oklahoma Early Action Compact Area

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 16, 2005

These actions strengthen the SIP in accordance with the requirements of sections 110 and 116 of the Federal Clean Air Act (the Act) and will result in emission reductions needed to help ensure attainment … Clean Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision, Antelope Valley Air Pollution Control District

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 21, 1999

The intended effect of this action is to bring the AVAPCD SIP up to date in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). … 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 rule.

Implementation Plan and Redesignation Request for the Muscogee County, Georgia Lead Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 12, 1999

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. … 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). F.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision; South Coast Air Quality Management District; Ventura County Air Pollution Control District; Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Aug 19, 1999

The intended effect of this action is to regulate emissions of VOCs in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act, as amended in 1990 (CAA or the Act). … The EPA will not institute a second comment period. Any parties interested in commenting should do so at this time. DATES: Written comments must be received by September 20, 1999.