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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 seeking public comments on a request made by Rohm and Haas Chemicals LLC, a subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, for an alternative method of controlling emissions for a new vinyl acetate storage tank at their plant in Kankakee, Illinois. This proposed method differs from standard emission control systems stipulated by existing regulations, relying instead on a vapor balancing system and pressure containment to reduce emissions. The EPA invites feedback on whether the alternative approach can effectively minimize emissions to a comparable level as current standards. Comments are due by March 25, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule establishing deadlines for states to submit revisions to their air quality plans when a region is reclassified as having worse ozone pollution. This rule specifies the requirements for new deadlines when areas are reclassified under the Clean Air Act, aiming to ensure consistent and timely submission of needed plans to improve air quality. The rule also simplifies the process by removing some past obligations that no longer apply once an area has been reclassified. These changes help to ensure that areas meet national air quality standards effectively.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a partial approval and disapproval of changes to South Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning minor source permit program requirements. Specifically, the EPA plans to approve some administrative updates and certain procedural changes, but proposes to disapprove sections where the changes do not meet federal standards for public notice and participation as required by the Clean Air Act. These decisions impact how South Carolina regulates air pollution from smaller industrial sources, ensuring they comply with national air quality standards. The public is invited to comment on the proposal by February 20, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided not to extend the deadline for the Uinta Basin in Utah to meet the 2015 ozone air quality standards. Originally classified as a Marginal nonattainment area, the Uinta Basin failed to meet its ozone limits by the set date, so it will now be reclassified as a Moderate nonattainment area. As a result, Utah must revise its State Implementation Plan to include measures for achieving compliance by August 3, 2024. This decision took into account public comments, recent air quality data, and potential health impacts.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to Pennsylvania's state implementation plan (SIP) for controlling air pollution. These revisions, submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, focus on implementing case-by-case reasonably available control technology (RACT) standards for nine major sources of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) in Philadelphia County. These standards aim to meet requirements under the 2008 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposed rule as part of the approval process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to the air quality management rules for Placer County, California, as part of the state's air quality plan. These changes target reducing pollutants like nitrogen oxides and particulate matter emitted from open burning activities, which can contribute to health and environmental issues. The rules, specific to agricultural and residential burning, have been crafted to meet federal clean air laws. The public has until March 22, 2021, to comment on this proposal, after which the EPA will decide on final approval, making these rules enforceable under federal law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Utah's air quality management plan, called the State Implementation Plan (SIP). These changes were submitted by Utah on November 5, 2019, to comply with certain state legislative requirements, specifically Utah's 2019 House Bill 155. The revisions aim to update rules related to smoke management from prescribed fires and streamline previous regulations. The EPA intends to approve these changes under section 110 of the Clean Air Act to ensure the state meets federal air quality standards while also reducing redundancy and outdated components in the rules.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the states of Maine and Rhode Island's declarations that they have no existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills required to comply with certain federal emissions guidelines. These negative declarations allow the states to bypass creating specific state plans to control emissions from such landfills, as outlined in the Clean Air Act. The EPA considers this a straightforward decision and does not expect any objections, but if any adverse comments are received by March 15, 2021, the rule may be reconsidered. If no comments are received, the rule will become effective on April 12, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for South Dakota, as submitted on January 3, 2020. This revision involves updates to the Administrative Rules of South Dakota related to definitions in the Air Pollution Control Program. Specifically, it includes new definitions for "closed landfill" and "closed landfill subcategory." The EPA is taking this action under the Clean Air Act and is seeking public comments by March 26, 2021.