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  • 2021-03032 — Air Plan Approval; Washington; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10015
    Reading Time:about 6 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to Washington's air quality plan, which were submitted in 2018. This approval confirms that Washington's plan satisfies federal requirements for controlling interstate pollution of sulfur dioxide, a harmful air pollutant. The EPA found that emissions from Washington will not significantly affect air quality in other states, meeting the standards set in 2010. This rule takes effect on March 22, 2021, and stakeholders can find more information or address inquiries as directed in the details provided by the EPA.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has agreed that Washington's new rules for cleaning the air are okay because they make sure the smoke and bad stuff in the air won't bother people in other places, and this will start being official on March 22, 2021.

  • 2021-03027 — Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard Second Maintenance Plan for the West Virginia Portion of the Steubenville-Weirton, OH-WV Area Comprising Brooke and Hancock Counties
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10018
    Reading Time:about 23 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a plan from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to maintain air quality standards for ozone in a specific area of West Virginia, including Brooke and Hancock counties. This action is part of West Virginia's plan to ensure compliance with the 1997 8-hour ozone standards and is in line with the Clean Air Act. The plan includes measures like monitoring air quality and having contingency plans ready if issues arise, and it will be effective from March 22, 2021. The EPA addressed public comments expressing concerns about the plan, concluding that it met all necessary criteria for approval.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA has given a thumbs up to a plan from West Virginia to keep the air clean in two counties, making sure the area sticks to the rules for how much bad stuff like ozone can be in the air. They will start doing this on March 22, 2021, to help everyone breathe easier.