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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to West Virginia's state implementation plan (SIP), which updates the state's incorporation of the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and related monitoring methods. These changes span updates made between June 2018 and June 2019, including new reference methods for measuring air pollutants like sulfur oxides, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. This proposal is made under the Clean Air Act, and the EPA is inviting public comment on this update, although they are not seeking input on the specific levels of NAAQS already established in prior proposals.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. The lawsuit claims that the EPA didn't fulfill certain legal duties regarding California's plan to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed decree would require the EPA to finalize new regulations by July 31, 2025. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree until January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the state implementation plan (SIP) submitted by the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) for the District of Columbia. This revision addresses the Nonattainment New Source Review (NNSR) requirements related to the 2015 8-hour ozone standards for the Washington, DC-MD-VA Nonattainment Area. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal and has assured that the District’s plan meets all necessary air quality standards without adding extra regulations beyond what the state has implemented.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved changes to North Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted on July 10, 2019. This approval removes the need for certain facilities to report annual emissions in areas now meeting older ozone standards but keeps the reporting requirement in place for the 2008 ozone standards. The adjustments update the start year for emissions reporting and make minor edits to the regulation. EPA's decision is based on these changes meeting the requirements of the Clean Air Act.