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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by South Carolina to update its Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) emissions trading programs. This revision incorporates recent changes made by the EPA to federal regulations concerning the trading programs for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions from large electric generating units. The approval ensures that South Carolina's program remains consistent with federal requirements and the Clean Air Act's provisions. The rule will take effect on April 7, 2025, and will not impose additional requirements beyond those established by state law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes made by North Carolina to its State Implementation Plan, which includes regulations on construction and operation permits. This decision, made effective March 31, 2021, modifies several aspects of the state's permitting process, such as exemptions, application procedures, and definitions. The EPA concluded that these changes are minor and comply with the Clean Air Act, ensuring they do not interfere with national air quality standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Arkansas's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program. These changes have been reviewed and are believed to meet all necessary requirements for approval. The EPA also plans to officially recognize and include these updates in federal regulations. They are inviting the public to submit comments on this proposal until February 8, 2021, via their online portal or by email. If no significant negative comments are received, the proposal will move forward without further public input.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for maintaining air quality standards for ozone in the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle area. This revision helps ensure the area continues to meet the 1997 8-hour ozone standards through 2027. The EPA found that Pennsylvania's submission satisfied legal requirements, even after discovering a minor computational error in emission data that did not affect the decision. This approval makes certain air quality maintenance commitments enforceable under federal law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to West Virginia's state implementation plan (SIP) for maintaining air quality with respect to the 1997 8-hour ozone standard in the Charleston Area, covering Kanawha and Putnam Counties. This final rule follows a review of the plan submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and considers public comments on the proposed rule. EPA determined that West Virginia's plan meets required criteria and will help ensure continued compliance with national air quality standards. The rule becomes effective on March 25, 2021.

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 to delegate authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to implement and enforce certain national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP). This delegation applies to specific regulations established by EPA that are meant to control air pollutants in businesses and facilities. The update will allow ODEQ to have primary responsibility for enforcing these standards in Oklahoma, including in certain areas of Indian country, except those areas specifically excluded. This proposal aims to ensure that Oklahoma's air quality regulations remain consistent with federal standards and are effectively enforced.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to approve updates to Indiana's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program as part of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). They are implementing these changes through a direct final rule, expecting no opposition or controversial feedback. If any adverse comments are received, the EPA will withdraw the direct final rule and address all public comments in a subsequent final rule. Comments on this proposal need to be submitted by March 19, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP), which ensures that the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards will be maintained in the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre area. This action follows Pennsylvania's submission of a second maintenance plan, which fulfills federal requirements for continued air quality management. The EPA received supportive comments on this plan and did not face any opposition. The revision does not impose new requirements but strengthens existing state measures to maintain air quality standards.