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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a final rule regarding air pollution control for municipal solid waste landfills in Missouri. The rule acknowledges measures submitted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to meet the Clean Air Act's requirements. This approval updates and incorporates specific state rules, setting guidelines to manage emissions effectively and replacing existing federal plans in Missouri. The final rule will take effect on January 15, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Pennsylvania's state implementation plan to maintain air quality standards for ozone in the York-Adams area. This plan, submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, aims to uphold the 1997 standard for ozone until 2028, ensuring the region does not exceed limits set for air pollutants. The plan includes specific actions Pennsylvania will take to monitor and manage ozone levels, as well as steps to quickly address any potential violations. Public comments on this proposal are welcomed before final approval.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. The lawsuit claims that the EPA didn't fulfill certain legal duties regarding California's plan to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed decree would require the EPA to finalize new regulations by July 31, 2025. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree until January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to West Virginia's state implementation plan (SIP) for maintaining air quality with respect to the 1997 8-hour ozone standard in the Charleston Area, covering Kanawha and Putnam Counties. This final rule follows a review of the plan submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and considers public comments on the proposed rule. EPA determined that West Virginia's plan meets required criteria and will help ensure continued compliance with national air quality standards. The rule becomes effective on March 25, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes partial approval and partial disapproval of Arizona's plan to meet the air quality standards for PM₁₀ in West Pinal County. This decision includes approving the emissions inventory for 2008 and disapproving several parts of the plan, including the measures for controlling pollution and the plan to reduce emissions over time. The EPA noted that Arizona's current strategies have not been sufficient to meet the required air quality standards and that some of the actions assumed in the plan have already been implemented too early to serve as backup measures if the state fails to meet its goals. Public comments are invited before the final decision is made.

On January 15, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a recommendation from the Ozone Transport Commission (OTC) to address ozone pollution in the northeastern U.S. The OTC suggested that Pennsylvania revise its state implementation plan to impose daily limits on nitrogen oxides emissions from certain coal-fired electricity generating units. The EPA extended the comment period on this proposal from March 8, 2021, to April 7, 2021, after receiving a request for more time due to the legal and technical complexity of the recommendation. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the proposal and submit any comments by the new deadline.