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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Florida's State Implementation Plan (SIP) to remove certain Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) definitions, as these have become outdated. This change, requested by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, updates definitions in Florida's air quality regulations to be consistent with the Federal and State rules, specifically removing definitions related to CAIR which has been replaced by the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). The proposal aligns with the Clean Air Act and aims to ensure Florida's SIP does not interfere with meeting national air quality standards. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 28, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Maine's State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) under the Clean Air Act. This proposal includes implementing infrastructure requirements, converting past conditional approvals to full approvals, and confirming Maine's determination that no sites in the state are subject to certain oil and gas industry control guidelines. Public comments on this proposal are invited before a decision is made.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a notice about the receipt and status of certain chemicals for January 2021 under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). This report covers Premanufacture Notices (PMNs), Significant New Use Notices (SNUNs), and Microbial Commercial Activity Notices (MCANs), including any amendments and test information. It also provides updates on exemption applications, test marketing exemptions, and notices of commencement for new chemical substances under review or those whose review has been recently concluded. The information is available online and is updated weekly to inform the public and interested parties.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to submit an information collection request (ICR) for renewed approval of background checks for contractor employees. This involves evaluating various aspects such as the necessity and burden of information collection. The EPA is seeking public comments by March 22, 2021, on the utility and burden of this proposed collection. The ICR applies to contractors involved in environmental emergencies and sensitive projects, ensuring they meet the government's suitability criteria for employment.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule determining that the Anne Arundel and Baltimore County area met the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO₂) National Ambient Air Quality Standards by the deadline of September 12, 2021. This decision is based on air quality data, modeling, and emissions information from 2018 to 2020. Although the area has attained the standards, it remains officially classified as a nonattainment area until Maryland requests and the EPA approves a formal redesignation to attainment. This determination does not add new requirements or impact regulatory actions significantly.

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 to disapprove West Virginia's plan to address regional haze in national parks and wilderness areas. The EPA argues that West Virginia didn't properly analyze which pollution control measures are necessary to make reasonable progress toward improving visibility, as required by the Clean Air Act. The EPA's proposed disapproval doesn’t immediately impose any penalties on West Virginia, but it does start a two-year period during which the EPA must create its own plan if West Virginia doesn't correct the identified issues. Public comments on this proposal are being accepted until February 20, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted a request for an extension of information collection requirements related to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for Asphalt Processing and Roofing Manufacture. This request, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget, seeks to renew the existing approval set to expire on February 28, 2021. Public comments are being requested for an additional 30 days. The EPA explains that there have been no changes in the regulatory requirements or industry growth, hence no changes in the burden or costs for compliance.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) from Louisiana that aims to meet the air quality standards set by the Clean Air Act. Submitted on November 4, 2020, the plan addresses requirements to reduce emissions that affect visibility and pollution in neighboring states, fulfilling a previous shortcoming related to Prong 4, which involves visibility transport rules. With the approval of Louisiana's regional haze plan, the EPA believes the state now satisfies the necessary provisions for various pollutants, including ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and particulate matter (PM2.5). The plan ensures that Louisiana's measures align with federal air quality standards and do not interfere with the air quality efforts of other states.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that New York has updated its Public Water System Supervision Program by adopting the Revised Total Coliform Rule regulations. These new regulations meet all federal requirements and are as strict as the federal standards. The EPA plans to approve these changes but is allowing public input; interested parties can send comments or request a public hearing by January 2, 2025. If a significant request for a hearing is received, the EPA will schedule one.