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  • 2021-03031 — Air Plan Approval; ID: Logan Utah-Idaho PM2.5 Redesignation to Attainment and Maintenance Plan
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 9884
    Reading Time:about 44 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to change the designation of a certain area in Idaho from nonattainment to attainment status concerning air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This proposal would approve Idaho's plan to maintain air quality standards in this area through 2031, in line with the Clean Air Act. The plan includes improvements such as reducing emissions from wood smoke and ensuring continued monitoring of air quality. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until March 19, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to change the air quality label for an area in Idaho to show that the air is cleaner now, and they have a plan to keep it this way until 2031, which involves cutting down on smoke from fires and other pollutants. They're asking for people's opinions on this plan until March 19, 2021.

  • 2024-30648 — Air Plan Approval; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 Serious Area and 189(d) Plan
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 1600
    Reading Time:about 3 hours

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions submitted by the State of Alaska aimed at meeting Clean Air Act requirements. These revisions address air quality standards for the Fairbanks North Star Borough, targeting fine particulate matter pollution. The plan includes inventories of emissions, control measures for pollutants, and an attainment timeline set for the year 2027. Public comments on the proposal are being accepted until February 7, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to make the air cleaner in a place in Alaska by following special rules and plans, and they are asking people what they think about these ideas until February next year.

  • 2021-03819 — Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; State of Utah; Logan, Utah-Idaho PM2.5 Redesignation to Attainment, Maintenance Plan, and Rule Revisions
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11694
    Reading Time:about 67 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to approve Utah's request to redesignate the Logan, Utah-Idaho area to meet the air quality standards for PM2.5, a type of fine particulate matter. This decision follows Utah's demonstration that the area has achieved the required air quality standards through permanent and enforceable emission reductions. The approval would involve updates to the Utah State Implementation Plan (SIP), which includes various local air quality control measures. The plan also outlines continued monitoring to ensure air quality is maintained and sets contingency measures if air quality standards are exceeded in the future.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to approve Utah's plan to clean up the air in a specific area, showing that it now meets safety standards for tiny, potentially harmful particles. This decision will change some local air rules and include checks to keep the air clean in the future.

  • 2025-04908 — Air Plan Approval; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 Serious Area and 189(d) Plan
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13431
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reopening the public comment period on a proposed rule concerning air quality standards in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. Originally published on January 8, 2025, the proposed rule pertains to the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standards. Due to requests for more time to evaluate the proposal, the EPA has extended the comment period by 30 days, until April 23, 2025. However, the EPA is not reopening the comment period for the transportation conformity adequacy process related to motor vehicle emissions budgets.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make sure the air in part of Alaska is healthy to breathe, and they are giving people more time to tell them if they think their plan is good or not. They won't allow extra time to talk about car pollution rules, though.

  • 2021-03064 — Air Plan Approval; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-hour PM2.5 Serious Area Plan
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10511
    Reading Time:about 50 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve parts of Alaska's state implementation plan to address air quality issues related to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. This plan responds to requirements set by the Clean Air Act after the area was classified as a "Serious" nonattainment area due to failing to meet air quality standards by the required date. The proposal includes approval of emission inventory updates and certain regulatory updates meant to limit emissions from sources like wood-fired heating devices. The EPA is inviting public comments on these proposed actions.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to help clean the air in a part of Alaska where there's too much dust from burning wood. They are asking people what they think about their plan to make the air healthier to breathe.