Search Results for keywords:"2015 ozone standards"

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  • 2021-03034 — Air Plan Approval; Washington; Infrastructure Requirements for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide and 2015 Ozone Standards
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10022
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the State of Washington's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submissions, ensuring they meet specific infrastructure requirements for air quality standards set in 2010 and 2015, particularly for sulfur dioxide and ozone. Despite some administrative issues and adverse public comments regarding resources and funding, the EPA found Washington's SIP compliant with necessary requirements. The rule, which does not impose additional federal requirements, will be effective on March 22, 2021. The SIP approval mainly applies to non-trust lands within specific Indian reservation areas as outlined by federal law.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA told Washington that their plans to keep the air clean from certain bad gases, like sulfur dioxide and ozone, are good enough. This plan doesn't change federal rules and will start working on March 22, 2021.

  • 2024-29061 — Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification of Las Vegas Area as Serious for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103657
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Las Vegas area did not meet the 2015 ozone national air quality standards by the August 3, 2024, deadline. As a result, the area will be reclassified from "Moderate" to "Serious" nonattainment status on January 21, 2025. This change means that Las Vegas must comply with stricter air quality regulations and achieve the standards by August 3, 2027. The EPA’s decision is based on data showing ozone levels exceeding the allowed limits, and this decision follows the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA says Las Vegas didn't clean up its air enough, so now it has to work even harder to make the air healthier by 2027.