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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule to update the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) regarding air quality in Maricopa County. This rule addresses the reduction of volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from storage and transfer activities of organic liquids and gasoline, ensuring compliance with the Clean Air Act. By approving Rules 350 and 351, the EPA confirms that the state has met previous requirements and demonstrates adherence to the 2008 8-hour ozone standards. No public comments were received, and the rule takes effect on January 8, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to Indiana's State Implementation Plan (SIP). This change involves updating Indiana's rules on emissions reporting to match the requirements set by the Clean Air Act. The new rule will require businesses in Clark and Floyd counties, which have high levels of air pollution, to report their emissions annually. Meanwhile, Lawrenceburg Township in Dearborn County and LaPorte County will no longer have to report emissions since they have met previous air quality standards.

The Department of Justice has proposed a consent decree related to a lawsuit against XTO Energy, Inc. for a 2018 gas well blowout in Ohio that released thousands of tons of methane. Under the proposed agreement, XTO would pay $8 million in penalties, conduct an audit of its operations, and undertake projects to reduce methane emissions. The public is invited to comment on this proposal within 30 days of its announcement. The decree can be reviewed online, and comments may be submitted by email or mail.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to Washington's air quality plan, which were submitted in 2018. This approval confirms that Washington's plan satisfies federal requirements for controlling interstate pollution of sulfur dioxide, a harmful air pollutant. The EPA found that emissions from Washington will not significantly affect air quality in other states, meeting the standards set in 2010. This rule takes effect on March 22, 2021, and stakeholders can find more information or address inquiries as directed in the details provided by the EPA.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made an interim final decision regarding changes made to air quality management rules by the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District in California. The EPA's decision temporarily halts certain penalties and delays others that were set in motion due to earlier disapproval of these rules on July 3, 2023. The decision follows revisions aimed at fixing previous shortcomings, and the public is allowed to comment by April 25, 2025. If no further issues are found, all related sanctions will be fully lifted.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for maintaining air quality standards for ozone in the Harrisburg-Lebanon-Carlisle area. This revision helps ensure the area continues to meet the 1997 8-hour ozone standards through 2027. The EPA found that Pennsylvania's submission satisfied legal requirements, even after discovering a minor computational error in emission data that did not affect the decision. This approval makes certain air quality maintenance commitments enforceable under federal law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice about a recommendation from the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC). The recommendation suggests that Pennsylvania should be required to limit nitrogen oxide (NOX) emissions from coal-fired power plants, ensuring that existing pollution control technologies are optimized daily during the ozone season. The goal of these measures is to help reduce pollution and ensure that areas downwind, like Philadelphia and New York City, can meet national air quality standards. The public is invited to submit comments on this recommendation by March 8, 2021, and a public hearing will be held on February 2, 2021.

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.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its review under the Clean Air Act for perchloroethylene (PCE) dry cleaning facilities' emission standards but did not make changes to current regulations. This decision follows the Toxic Substance Control Act's recent rule to phase out PCE use in dry cleaning over the next ten years, starting with a ban on new machines and ending with a full phase-out. The EPA opted not to require additional controls because of this phaseout, rendering further revisions unnecessary. The action will not impact existing requirements and is not expected to significantly affect most dry cleaners economically.