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Protection of Stratospheric Ozone: The 2009 Critical Use Exemption From the Phaseout of Methyl Bromide

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 30, 2009

Bush signed into law, the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 (CAAA of 1990) which included Title VI on Stratospheric Ozone Protection, codified as 42 U.S.C. … As required in Section 604(d)(6) of the Clean Air Act, for each exemption period, EPA consults with the United States Department of Agriculture and other departments and institutions of the Federal government

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Control of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions From Yeast Manufacturing, Screen Printing, Expandable Polystyrene Operations, and Bakeries

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 15, 1997

The intended effect of this action is to approve these amendments to the Maryland SIP, in accordance with the SIP submittal and revision provisions of the Clean Air Act (the Act). … 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).

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Placer County Air Pollution Control District, Negative Declarations

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 19, 2014

We are approving these negative declarations 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.

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rule: Revision to Best Available Monitoring Method Request Submission Deadline for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems Source Category

Federal Register · Rule · May 1, 2013

The Administrator determined that this action is subject to the provisions of Clean Air Act (CAA) section 307(d). … CAA Clean Air Act CBI confidential business information CFR Code of Federal Regulations EPA U.S.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Mexico; Section 110(a)(2) Infrastructure Requirements for 1997 8-Hour Ozone and Fine Particulate Matter National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 15, 2011

SUMMARY: EPA is approving submittals from the State of New Mexico pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) that address the infrastructure elements specified in the CAA section 110(a)(2), necessary … The public comment period for these actions closed on June 1, 2011, and we did not receive any comments.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Kentucky; Basic Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program

Federal Register · Rule · Jul 28, 1995

Background The Clean Air Act as amended in 1990 (the Act) requires that most ozone nonattainment areas adopt either ``basic'' or ``enhanced'' I/M programs, depending on the severity of the problem … The performance standard for basic I/M programs remains the same as it has been since initial I/M policy was established in 1978, pursuant to the 1977 amendments to the Clean Air Act.

Oklahoma Regulatory Program

Federal Register · Rule · May 9, 2001

The public comment period closed on March 19, 2001. Because no one requested a public hearing or meeting, we did not hold one. III. … water 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. ).

Revisions to the California State Implementation Plan, Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 1, 2007

We are approving local rules that 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 Air Quality Implementation Plans; Wisconsin; The Milwaukee-Racine and Sheboygan Areas; Determination of Attainment of the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standard

Federal Register · Rule · Mar 1, 2011

SUMMARY: EPA is making determinations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) that the Milwaukee-Racine and Sheboygan, Wisconsin areas have attained the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard … and 2007-2009 monitoring periods.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; Low Emission Vehicle Program

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 28, 2005

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.

Change to Definition of Major Source

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 27, 2001

Background and Public Participation Title V of the Clean Air Act (the Act) requires EPA to promulgate regulations governing the establishment of operating permits programs. … Air Act.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Indiana; Delaware County (Muncie), Indiana Ozone Maintenance Plan Revision to Approved Motor Vehicle Emissions Budgets

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 20, 2012

Under section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), transportation plans, Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs), and transportation projects must “conform” to (i.e., be consistent with) the SIP before … The State received no public comments during the comment period. EPA also had a public comment period on the proposal. The public comment period closed on November 26, 2012.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; State of South Carolina; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 12, 2017

South Carolina's December 28, 2012, SIP revision (“Progress Report”) addresses requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or “Act”) and EPA's rules that require states to submit periodic reports describing … While hourly EGU SO 2 emissions are available for any day since 2002 from the EPA Clean Air Markets Division acid rain database, 13 the Commenter does not explain how South Carolina or EPA should

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Ohio

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 10, 2003

Pollutants) of the Clean Air Act. … under the Clean Air Act.”

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; California State Implementation Plan Revision; Interim Final Determination That State Has Corrected the Deficiencies

Federal Register · Rule · Nov 15, 2001

EPA's disapproval action started an 18-month clock for the application of one sanction (followed by a second sanction 6 months later) under section 179 of the Clean Air Act (Act) and a 24-month clock for … 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 · Rule · Dec 21, 2009

We are approving 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; Virginia; Revisions to the Attainment Plans for the Commonwealth of Virginia Portion of the Washington, DC-MD-VA 1990 1-Hour and 1997 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Areas and the Maintenance Plan for the Fredericksburg 1997 8-Hour Ozone Maintenance Area To Remove the Stage II Vapor Recovery Program

Federal Register · Rule · May 26, 2015

The analysis submitted by the Commonwealth satisfies the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA is approving these revisions in accordance with the requirements of 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.

Partial Removal of Direct Final Rule Revising the Arizona State Implementation Plan, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 10, 2001

We are not opening an additional comment period. At a later date, we intend to respond to comments and finalize action on this rule based on the May 24, 2001 proposal. … Jane Diamond, Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Mississippi; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference

Federal Register · Rule · Jan 13, 2010

Under the revised procedures, EPA is to periodically publish an informational document in the rules section of the Federal Register when updates are made to a SIP Compilation for a particular state … Petitions for Judicial Review EPA has also determined that the provisions of section 307(b)(1) of the Clean Air Act pertaining to petitions for judicial review are not applicable to this action.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Massachusetts; Emissions Banking, Trading, and Averaging Program Approval

Federal Register · Rule · Aug 8, 1996

Air Act (Act) to use or consider EIPs. … Air Act of emission banking and trading.