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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving updates to the air quality regulations for the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency in Washington State, which are part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The updates include new rules about things like reviewing permits for new sources of pollution and standards for certain air contaminants. These changes, which were effective in 2023, are now federally enforceable and aim to ensure better air quality management in the Spokane area. The rule will take effect on May 16, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to Nebraska's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. These revisions ensure that Nebraska's program remains as strict as federal standards and will now be federally enforceable, though they don't add new requirements for the state's regulated community. The approval process involved Nebraska submitting a comprehensive application detailing its program and enforcement mechanisms. The revised program will become effective on February 7, 2025, unless adverse comments are submitted by January 8, 2025. If any opposing comments are received, the EPA may withdraw the rule to address those concerns.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an update to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include new clean air regulations for Spokane County. These regulations were developed by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), replacing or supplementing state rules to ensure better management of air quality locally. This proposal would make certain rules federally enforceable, and the EPA is asking for public comments by March 26, 2021. The changes won’t apply to Indian reservations or specific large facilities that fall under other jurisdictions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) submitted by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. The TIP aims to regulate air pollution on the Tribe's Indian Reservation and tribal trust parcels by maintaining national air quality standards through an open burning program. The plan includes standards for pollutants like sulfur dioxide, particulate matter, and ozone, along with enforcement protocols. The EPA's approval would make these regulations federally enforceable, aligning with the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given final approval to revisions of Arkansas's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. This approval means that Arkansas's UST program meets federal requirements and regulations, making it enforceable by the EPA. The EPA codified this approval to enhance public understanding of the program and ensure that state-approved regulations align with federal standards. However, certain provisions of Arkansas’s UST program, which are broader in scope than federal requirements, are not federally enforceable.