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Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Definition of the Term ``Major Stationary Source of VOC''

Federal Register · Rule · May 13, 1998

All public comments received will then be addressed in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule. EPA will not institute a second comment period on the proposed rule. … 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). C.

Approval of Arizona Air Plan Revisions, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality and Pinal County Air Quality Control District

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jan 9, 2017

We are proposing to approve local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (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.

Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes; State of Arizona; Pinal County; PM10

Federal Register · Rule · May 31, 2012

Air Act planning purposes and does not alter the relationship or the distribution of power and responsibilities established in the Clean Air Act. … The EPA believes that the requirements of NTTAA are inapplicable to this action because they would be inconsistent with the Clean Air Act. J.

Release of a Draft Document Related to the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter

Federal Register · Notice · Sep 11, 2019

Information About the Document Two sections of the Clean Air Act (CAA) govern the establishment and revision of the NAAQS. … Section 109(d) requires periodic review and, if appropriate, revision of existing air quality criteria.

Air Plan Approval; Minnesota; Flint Hills Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) Revision

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Apr 26, 2018

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 … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

Spring 2021 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Jul 30, 2021

Several environmental laws authorize EPA's actions, including but not limited to: • Clean Air Act (CAA), • Clean Water Act (CWA), • Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability … National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Ethylene Oxide Commercial Sterilization and Fumigation Operations Legal Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7412 Clean Air Act Abstract: The National

Petition for Writ of Certiorari — Imperial County Air Pollution Control District v. Sierra Club

Supreme Court brief · Petition for Writ of Certiorari · 2004

In 1987, pursuant to the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. 88 7401-7671q (“CAA” or “Act”), the U.S. … References herein are to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7401, et seq.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maine; RACT for VOC Sources

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 18, 2000

This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). … Air Act.

California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Portable Diesel-Fueled Engines Air Toxics Control Measure; Request for Confirmation That Amendments Are Within the Scope of Previous Authorization; Opportunity for Public Hearing and Comment

Federal Register · Notice · Nov 21, 2014

By letter dated September 15, 2014, CARB asked that EPA authorize these amendments pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act). … Sections 209(b) and 209(e) of the Clean Air Act limit EPA's authority to deny California requests for waivers and authorizations to the three criteria listed therein.

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Rhode Island; Regional Haze

Federal Register · Rule · May 22, 2012

Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. … See Clean Air Act § 307(b)(2), 42 U.S.C. 7607(b)(2).

Second Draft Risk and Exposure Assessment Report for Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

Federal Register · Notice · Apr 23, 2009

• Make sure to submit your comments by the comment period deadline identified. … SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 108(a) of the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Administrator identifies and lists certain pollutants which “cause or contribute to air pollution which may reasonably be

Adequacy Status of the Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Submitted 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 NAAQS Serious Area and 189(d) Plan

Federal Register · Rule · May 8, 2025

Transportation conformity is required by Clean Air Act section 176(c), 42 U.S.C. 7506(c). … The public comment period on the adequacy process closed February 7, 2025. We received three comments during that public comment period related to adequacy of the motor vehicle emissions budgets.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Washington: Update to the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency Solid Fuel Burning Device Standards

Federal Register · Rule · Sep 28, 2015

We are approving these changes because they meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act and strengthen the Washington SIP. DATES: This final rule is effective October 28, 2015. … The public comment period for this proposed rule ended on September 9, 2015. The EPA received no comments on the proposal. II.

Finding of Failure To Attain the Primary 2010 One-Hour Sulfur Dioxide Standard; Texas; Rusk and Panola Counties Nonattainment Area

Federal Register · Rule · Dec 17, 2024

quality standard (NAAQS) by the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act) applicable attainment date of January 12, 2022. … 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; New Jersey; Motor Vehicle Enhanced Inspection and Maintenance Program

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Dec 15, 2003

In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act. … It would thus be inconsistent with applicable law for EPA, when it reviews a SIP submission, to use VCS in place of a SIP submission that otherwise satisfies the provisions of the Clean Air Act.

Revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan; Nogales Nonattainment Area; Fine Particulate Matter Emissions Inventories

Federal Register · Rule · Feb 9, 2015

We are approving these annual emissions inventories under the Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act). DATES: This rule will be effective on March 11, 2015. … Thus, in reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve State choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.

New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From New, Modified, and Reconstructed Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; Emission Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units; and Repeal of the Affordable Clean Energy Rule

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · May 23, 2023

Although the Clean Air Act does not describe how the EPA is to account for costs, the D.C. … Air Act . . . .”

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Illinois; Missouri; Saint Louis Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment of the Fine Particle Standard

Federal Register · Proposed Rule · Mar 7, 2011

This action does not constitute a redesignation to attainment under section 107(d)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) because the States of Missouri and Illinois have not yet submitted, and EPA has not yet … This proposed action, if finalized, would not constitute a redesignation to attainment under section 107(d)(3) of the Clean Air Act (CAA) because the EPA would not have yet approved a maintenance plan

Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Ohio; Infrastructure SIP Requirements for the 2008 Ozone NAAQS

Federal Register · Rule · Oct 16, 2014

Air Act (CAA) for the 2008 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). … Air Act Sections 110(a)(1) and (2)” issued on September 13, 2013.

Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans Georgia: Approval of Revisions to the Georgia State Implementation Plan

Federal Register · Rule · Apr 12, 2005

Final Action EPA is approving the aforementioned changes to the Georgia SIP because they are consistent with the Clean Air Act and Agency requirements. … In reviewing SIP submissions, EPA's role is to approve state choices, provided that they meet the criteria of the Clean Air Act.