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  • 2024-28739 — Federal “Good Neighbor Plan” for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Notice on Remand of the Record of the Good Neighbor Plan To Respond to Certain Comments
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 99105
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The document discusses the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) response to certain comments about the Good Neighbor Plan, which aims to address air pollution impacting downwind states. The EPA explains why each state's obligations under this plan are separate and can function independently even if other states are not participating. The agency clarifies its approach, emphasizing that the plan sets uniform pollution control standards across states to ensure each contributing state reduces emissions effectively, without depending on the involvement of other states. This ensures the plan remains effective and fair, providing consistent pollution reduction regardless of how many states are involved.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is making sure that each state plays its part in reducing air pollution, even if some neighbors aren't cooperating, by explaining their rules more clearly so everyone can breathe cleaner air.

  • 2024-30534 — Approval and Promulgation of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Maryland; Nitrogen Oxides Ozone Season Emissions Caps for Non-Trading Large Nitrogen Oxides Units; Amendments
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104941
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to Maryland's air quality regulations concerning nitrogen oxides (NOX), which contribute to ozone pollution. The state of Maryland wants to reallocate a set limit of NOX emissions for non-electric units that don't participate in a trading program because one of their large sources, the Luke Paper Mill, has shut down. This proposal allows new or modified units to use the emissions capacity initially allotted to the Luke Paper Mill. The EPA believes these changes meet legal requirements and won't negatively impact air quality standards or increase NOX emissions. The public can comment on the proposal until January 27, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is thinking about changing the rules in Maryland so that factories can use leftover air pollution rights because an old paper mill stopped working, and they want to make sure the air stays clean. People can say what they think about this idea until January 27, 2025.

  • 2021-03055 — Approval of Source-Specific Air Quality Implementation Plans; New Jersey
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9857
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to New Jersey's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for meeting air quality standards related to ozone. This revision specifically targets the CMC Steel New Jersey facility and focuses on controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) from its electric arc furnace. The EPA concluded that the facility can continue to operate under its existing emission limits as it satisfies the reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements set by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). This decision involves no new public comments, affirming that the facility complies with both state and federal air quality regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA says it's okay for a factory in New Jersey to keep using special machines that clean the air they release, making sure the factory doesn't put too much bad stuff like smoke into the air and stays fair to the rules.

  • 2020-28020 — Air Plan Approval; California; South Coast Air Quality Management District
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 3820
    Reading Time:about 38 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from on-road heavy-duty vehicles. This measure, named the South Coast Incentive Measure, includes commitments by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to achieve specified emission reductions, ensure project compliance, and submit annual reports. The plan is enforceable under the Clean Air Act, allowing citizens and the EPA to take action if CARB fails to meet its commitments. The rule will become effective on February 16, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is letting California use a new plan to make the air cleaner by reducing pollution from big trucks, and they have to check and report every year to show they are doing it.