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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Alabama's State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to air quality regulations. These changes include updating the definition of "volatile organic compounds" (VOC) to match federal standards, correcting typographical errors, and ensuring clarity and consistency in line with Alabama and federal requirements. The revisions are administrative in nature and are expected not to affect air quality standards or regulations. Public comments on this proposal are open until April 7, 2025.

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State Implementation Plan (SIP) to remove certain Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) definitions, as these have become outdated.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to be consistent with the Federal and State rules, specifically removing definitions related to CAIR which has been replaced by the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).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) has finalized a rule approving revisions to Washington State's air quality regulations, submitted by the Department of Ecology in 2023. These changes address deficiencies identified by the EPA in 2015 regarding excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. The approval includes the removal of certain outdated provisions from the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council's regulations that were not consistent with the Clean Air Act. Additionally, revised regulations are now incorporated by reference, making them enforceable under federal law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved updates to Idaho's air quality regulations as part of their State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions, submitted in May 2023 and 2024, streamline regulations by updating federal standards referenced within state rules and removing outdated terms. They also detail various provisions for controlling air pollution from industrial facilities, open burning, and fugitive dust. Overall, these changes aim to simplify air quality regulations while ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to update and approve new administrative rules for Ohio's New Source Review (NSR) program, which is part of the Clean Air Act regulations. These updates, submitted by Ohio EPA, involve replacing older procedural rules with new rules that include updated processes for public notifications and definitions. The plan also involves removing outdated language from previous regulations. Overall, these changes aim to modernize administrative procedures and improve communication with the public while ensuring consistency with federal requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving updates to the air quality regulations for the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency in Washington State, which are part of the State Implementation Plan (SIP). The updates include new rules about things like reviewing permits for new sources of pollution and standards for certain air contaminants. These changes, which were effective in 2023, are now federally enforceable and aim to ensure better air quality management in the Spokane area. The rule will take effect on May 16, 2025.