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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) 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) has approved a revision to the Feather River Air Quality Management District's rule, which is part of California's plan to manage air quality. This rule addresses fees that must be imposed under the Clean Air Act if an area fails to meet air quality standards for ozone pollution. During a period for public comments, the EPA received input both supporting and criticizing the proposed revisions, particularly regarding legal implications and fee collection procedures. Despite some concerns, the EPA concluded that the rule meets necessary standards and will now incorporate it into the State Implementation Plan, thereby relieving the need for federal oversight in this area.

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) is proposing to approve a rule revision for the Imperial County Air Pollution Control District in California. This rule aims to regulate emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from natural gas-fired water heaters by incorporating it into the State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act. The revision is evaluated to ensure it meets necessary enforceability and compliance requirements. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 24, 2021, and if approved, it will become part of the enforceable SIP.