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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved updates to air quality management rules in California's South Coast and Ventura County areas. These changes regulate the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial adhesives to meet Clean Air Act requirements. The EPA's decision comes after a public comment period, where the proposed changes received supportive feedback. These rules are now officially part of California's State Implementation Plan, aimed at improving air quality by reducing harmful emissions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given final approval for revisions to parts of the California State Implementation Plan concerning emissions statements for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards. This includes recognizing that certain areas in California, like Tuscan Buttes and San Diego County, now meet these requirements. The revised rules will become effective on April 17, 2025, replacing previous versions. The EPA also notes that this action is a federal endorsement of state-level decisions and does not impose additional federal requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District's (MDAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions involve updating rules for managing air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. The changes aim to ensure that the SIP reflects current rules that align with those enforced by the MDAQMD. The final rules will become effective on January 3, 2025, and include the incorporation of certain administrative and prohibitory standards into the SIP.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the air quality rules for the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District in California. These changes focus on the District's New Source Review (NSR) program, which controls permits for new or modified sources of air pollution. The revisions aim to fix previous issues in the existing rules and improve clarity and compliance with federal air quality laws. The EPA is seeking public comments on these proposals until February 20, 2025, and will make further decisions after this period.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the air pollution control plan for California's San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District. This revision targets the reduction of harmful emissions of oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter from new development and transportation projects. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 29, 2021, and if approved, it will become a part of the federally enforceable clean air plan. Despite some concerns about enforceability, the revised rule is seen as an improvement over previous regulations.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that California has failed to submit necessary elements of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for controlling ozone pollution in San Diego County, as required by the Clean Air Act. This failure relates to the implementation of required technology for reducing emissions in this region. As a result, sanctions may be imposed if the state does not resolve this issue within a set timeframe. The EPA has determined that these sanctions include limits on development activities and federal highway funding if not resolved within 24 months.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a mixed approval and disapproval of a revision to the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District's part of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision deals with emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvent cleaning and degreasing operations. While the proposed rule improves emission limits and recordkeeping, it has deficiencies concerning the exemption of certain solvent degreasing operations under specific national standards. The public can comment on this proposal until March 29, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a corrective rule effective February 18, 2021, to address an error in a previous publication related to California's air quality regulations. The original rule, issued on September 16, 2020, failed to include certain instructions revising entries for California's Maximum Incremental Reactivity (MIR) Values. This correction adds those missing instructions, ensuring all amendments are properly documented and integrated into the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The EPA found "good cause" to make this rule effective immediately to avoid further delay and because it does not introduce any new requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve updates to a rule that manages emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from graphic arts printing operations in the Yolo-Solano area of California. This update aims to ensure that the local rule is in line with the Clean Air Act and helps reduce pollution that contributes to smog and poor air quality. The EPA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 29, 2021, and plans to incorporate this new rule into the federal plan when finalized. The proposed rule does not impose additional requirements but seeks to align state and federal standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the approval of a change to the air quality plan for San Diego, California. This change involves removing a rule related to controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from large wood product coating operations. The EPA determined this rule is no longer necessary under the Clean Air Act requirements, as it effectively revises the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) to reflect current needs. No public comments were received during the review period, so the EPA proceeded with approving this update.