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  • 2025-04791 — Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date; 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standards; California; Sacramento Metro Area
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13316
    Reading Time:about 25 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is suggesting that the Sacramento Metro area in California has met the ozone air quality standards set in 2008 by the deadline of December 31, 2024. This decision is based on air quality data collected from 2022 to 2024. If this proposal is finalized, certain air quality contingency measures that were required in case of air quality standard violations would no longer be necessary. The EPA is currently seeking public comments on this proposal until April 21, 2025, before making a final decision.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is suggesting that the air in Sacramento, California, has become cleaner and meets the safety standards for ozone levels by the end of 2024. This means if everything checks out, they won't need extra plans just in case the air gets bad again.

  • 2020-28885 — Clean Air Plans; 2008 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Requirements; Western Nevada County, California
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 2318
    Reading Time:about 101 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve or conditionally approve a plan by the State of California to address air quality standards for ozone in Western Nevada County, California. This state implementation plan (SIP) includes strategies and measures to meet the federal standards for ozone pollution, focusing on emissions inventories, attainment demonstrations, and reasonable further progress. The EPA is also proposing conditional approval for contingency measures, with the expectation that the state will submit additional rules within one year. The overall goal is to ensure that Western Nevada County meets and maintains national ambient air quality standards for ozone to protect public health.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wants to make sure the air in Western Nevada County, California, is clean and safe to breathe by approving a plan from the state to reduce pollution. They think the plan looks good but need a bit more information before giving it a full thumbs-up.