Search Results for keywords:"Regional Haze Rule"

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  • 2024-29595 — Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; California; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period
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    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 103737
    Reading Time:about 105 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new rule regarding California's Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) for the second implementation period. The EPA plans to partially approve and partially disapprove the SIP submitted by California. While the plan addresses some standards, such as monitoring and emission inventories, it falls short in areas like setting proper long-term strategies and progress goals related to visibility improvement. This proposed rule opens a discussion about the elements of the SIP that meet federal requirements and those that need further improvement.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is looking at California's plan to make the air clearer and cleaner, and they think some parts are good but others need more work to make sure we can see far and clear in special places. They're asking people to talk about what works and what doesn't in the plan.

  • 2024-29508 — Partial Approval and Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Arizona; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period and Prong 4 (Visibility) for the 2015 Ozone and 2012 Particulate Matter Standards
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    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 102744
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule that partially approves and partially disapproves Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for addressing regional haze, a form of air pollution. Arizona's plan aimed to tackle haze by revising strategies to improve visibility in protected natural areas. The EPA found that while some parts of the plan meet federal requirements, others do not because they lack adequate analysis or justification. The EPA's decision starts a process that could lead to federal intervention unless Arizona submits an improved plan that meets all necessary criteria.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA said that Arizona's plan to clean up the air isn't good enough because it doesn't have everything needed to make a big park view clear again; so they told Arizona to try again and improve it.

  • 2024-30212 — Regional Haze Third Implementation Period; Extension of the State Implementation Plan Due Date
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:89 FR 104471
    Reading Time:about 28 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the Regional Haze Rule related to state visibility protection plans. Specifically, they want to extend the deadline for states to submit their implementation plans from 2028 to 2031, allowing more time to address updates that might arise from future revisions to the rule. This proposed extension aims to give states enough time to develop comprehensive plans and coordinate them with other air quality programs. The EPA is seeking public feedback on these proposed changes and alternative deadlines.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to give states extra time, until 2031, to plan better ways to keep the air clear and fresh in important nature spots, and they want people to share their thoughts about this idea.