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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to the air quality regulations managed by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department in Arizona. These updates include rules and certifications to control emissions from coating processes and adhesives, as well as declarations related to ozone standards. The EPA's approval, which comes after no public comments were received, ensures that these rules meet federal requirements under the Clean Air Act. The actions taken are not expected to have any negative economic or environmental justice implications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) requested by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This revision concerns rules for controlling volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from offset lithographic printing operations in Wisconsin. The new rules align with EPA's 2006 guidelines and clarify VOC requirements for printing facilities across nine Wisconsin counties. The approval was finalized without public comments and will be effective starting March 15, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing that they have temporarily decided not to enforce penalties against the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District in California. This decision comes after the California Air Resources Board submitted a plan aiming to fix issues in the district's air pollution permit program. Although initial problems led to the EPA disapproving a district rule in 2023, the current plan addresses most issues, prompting the EPA to delay penalties while considering the public's comments. The EPA is using a special process to make this determination quickly because they believe it's in the public's best interest.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice detailing the availability of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) received between January 14 and January 25, 2021. According to Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to make public its comments on EISs issued by other federal agencies. The notice includes information on a new draft EIS for the North Alabama Utility-Scale Solar Facility, with comments open until March 15, 2021. Additionally, two previously published notices have been officially withdrawn, including a draft by the U.S. Forest Service related to locatable minerals and a final statement by the Bureau of Land Management concerning a solar project in California.

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.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to six rules and is proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval for one rule submitted by the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) as part of California's State Implementation Plan. These revisions concern the District's New Source Review permitting program for handling air pollution. The proposal aims to address previously identified deficiencies and update existing regulations, with the goal of preventing federal sanctions and ensuring compliance with air quality standards. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until April 25, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule approving parts of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) from Kansas. This plan addresses the requirements for implementing, maintaining, and enforcing the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard under the Clean Air Act. The approved elements ensure adequate air quality management in Kansas and support the prevention of significant air quality deterioration. The EPA also clarified previous errors in the proposed rule regarding submission dates and content related to interstate pollution transport requirements.

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 made a decision regarding a petition involving a Clean Air Act operating permit for AdvanSix Resins and Chemicals LLC's Hopewell Plant in Virginia. The petition, submitted by several environmental groups, asked the EPA to object to the permit issued by Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality. On December 16, 2024, the EPA decided to partially grant and partially deny the petition, explaining their reasoning in an official order. Those wishing to challenge the denied portions of the decision have until May 12, 2025, to seek a judicial review in the appropriate U.S. Court of Appeals circuit.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a change to Ohio's state plan for controlling air pollution. This change involves a specific part of Ohio law that allows an installation permit to be extended beyond its initial expiration if it is being appealed by someone other than the owner or operator. The extension period will be the original expiration date plus the time taken to resolve the appeal. The EPA has found that this proposal aligns with federal guidelines and does not have significant regulatory impacts.