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  • 2021-02619 — Air Plan Approval; Maryland; Negative Declaration for the Oil and Gas Industry
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8742
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is saying that in Maryland, there are no places that need to follow special rules to keep the air clean from oil and gas pollution, because they checked and found none. They want to make this a new rule and are asking people what they think about it.

  • 2024-27940 — Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval; North Dakota; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 95126
    Reading Time:about 27 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to partially approve and partially disapprove parts of North Dakota's regional haze plan (SIP) for its second implementation period. This decision was made because certain aspects of the plan, such as its long-term strategy and goals for reasonable progress, did not meet the necessary requirements under the Clean Air Act. Specifically, North Dakota relied on visibility thresholds that the EPA found unreasonable, which led to rejecting feasible and cost-effective controls on pollution sources like Coyote Station and Antelope Valley. However, other elements of the plan, such as calculations of visibility conditions and monitoring strategies, were approved.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA checked North Dakota's plan for cleaning up the sky and said "yes" to some parts and "no" to others because they didn't think the plan would help the air enough. They liked some of the ways North Dakota wanted to measure the air but thought they could do a better job at making the air clearer.

  • 2024-29595 — Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103737
    Reading Time:about 105 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule regarding California's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. The EPA plans to partially approve and partially disapprove the SIP submitted by California. While the plan addresses some standards, such as monitoring and emission inventories, it falls short in areas like setting proper long-term strategies and progress goals related to visibility improvement. This proposed rule opens a discussion about the elements of the SIP that meet federal requirements and those that need further improvement.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is looking at California's plan to make the air clearer and cleaner, and they think some parts are good but others need more work to make sure we can see far and clear in special places. They're asking people to talk about what works and what doesn't in the plan.

  • 2021-03819 — Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Utah; Logan, Utah-Idaho PM2.5 Redesignation to Attainment, Maintenance Plan, and Rule Revisions
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11694
    Reading Time:about 67 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to approve Utah's plan to clean up the air in a specific area, showing that it now meets safety standards for tiny, potentially harmful particles. This decision will change some local air rules and include checks to keep the air clean in the future.

  • 2021-02536 — Air Plan Approval; Massachusetts; Infrastructure State Implementation Plan Requirements for the 2015 Ozone Standard
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8693
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA said that Massachusetts can mostly follow the rules to keep the air clean, but they need a bit more work on a special plan to stop pollution from getting worse. Don't worry, though—this won't cause any big problems because there's already a backup plan in place.

  • 2021-02582 — Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan for the Clearfield/Indiana Area
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 8729
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make sure the air in Clearfield and Indiana, Pennsylvania, stays clean by checking it often and having a backup plan if it gets dirty. They are asking people what they think about this idea.

  • 2024-30751 — Air Plan Approval; Florida; Second Planning Period Regional Haze Plan
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 105506
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make sure the air is clean and clear in places like national parks in Florida by approving a new plan to reduce pollution that makes it hard to see the scenery. This plan, created by Florida’s environmental agency, includes working with other nearby states to stop pollution from traveling across borders.

  • 2021-03775 — Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; New York; Ozone Season NOX Controls for Simple Cycle and Regenerative Combustion Turbines
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11688
    Reading Time:about 21 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to help clean the air in New York by making a rule so that some big engines, called turbines, make less of a gas that can make people sick. This rule is like asking these engines to wear a mask in the summer to stop yucky stuff from getting out.