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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California's request to update its small off-road engine regulations. These updates, made by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) in 2016 and 2021, aim to reduce pollution emissions from engines used in equipment like lawnmowers and leaf blowers. The new standards, starting in 2024, will require most of these engines to emit zero emissions. The EPA granted this authorization because California's regulations are as protective of public health as the current federal standards and are necessary due to California's unique environmental challenges.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to Maryland's air quality plan. This revision confirms that there are no sources in Maryland subject to the 2016 Oil and Gas Control Techniques Guidelines, which set standards to control air pollution from oil and gas facilities. Maryland conducted a thorough review and found no facilities that meet the criteria requiring them to follow these guidelines. The EPA is open to public comments on this proposal and will consider them before making a final decision.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to approve Utah's request to redesignate the Logan, Utah-Idaho area to meet the air quality standards for PM2.5, a type of fine particulate matter. This decision follows Utah's demonstration that the area has achieved the required air quality standards through permanent and enforceable emission reductions. The approval would involve updates to the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP), which includes various local air quality control measures. The plan also outlines continued monitoring to ensure air quality is maintained and sets contingency measures if air quality standards are exceeded in the future.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to Florida's regional haze state implementation plan (SIP), addressing pollution that affects visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. These updates, submitted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) in 2021 and 2024, comply with the Clean Air Act and EPA's Regional Haze Rule requirements for the second planning period. The plan focuses on reducing pollutants like sulfur dioxide from major sources in Florida and includes cooperative efforts with neighboring states to address cross-border pollution effects. If approved, the updates will become enforceable under federal law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from certain combustion turbines during the ozone season. The revision includes stricter emission limits aimed at improving air quality and meeting federal ozone standards. New York's approach involves phasing in the new limits and offers flexibility to turbine operators through two compliance options. This proposal is part of ongoing efforts to clear harmful pollutants and protect public health by ensuring states adhere to the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP) to ensure that ozone levels in the Clearfield and Indiana Counties meet the 1997 8-hour ground-level ozone standard through 2029. This plan, submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, includes steps to maintain air quality, such as regular monitoring, an emissions inventory, and a contingency plan to address potential violations. EPA is inviting public comments on this proposal, which aligns with the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Massachusetts' State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission, which meets most infrastructure requirements for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. However, EPA issued a finding of failure for certain parts related to the prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) program requirements. Despite this, the finding will not lead to sanctions or new federal requirements, as Massachusetts is already under a Federal Implementation Plan for PSD. The decision was based on Massachusetts demonstrating they have adequate resources and authority for SIP enforcement, even considering potential impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.