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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a statement from Maryland's state government, declaring that there are no Sewage Sludge Incineration (SSI) units in Maryland. This approval follows the Clean Air Act guidelines, which require states to manage emissions from such units. Maryland certified in April 2020 that no SSI units exist within its borders, which means they do not need to submit a detailed plan for controlling emissions from them. This rule is effective as of March 11, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available a notice about the weekly receipt of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for a period ending on January 4, 2021. According to Section 309(a) of the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to make its comments on EISs from other federal agencies public. One such draft EIS mentioned is for the South Fork Wind Farm and South Fork Export Cable Project, with comments open until February 22, 2021. Cindy S. Barger from the Office of Federal Activities is directing this process.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given final approval for revisions to parts of the California State Implementation Plan concerning emissions statements for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards. This includes recognizing that certain areas in California, like Tuscan Buttes and San Diego County, now meet these requirements. The revised rules will become effective on April 17, 2025, replacing previous versions. The EPA also notes that this action is a federal endorsement of state-level decisions and does not impose additional federal requirements.

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 Department of Justice has announced a proposed Consent Decree in a lawsuit against White's Diesel Performance Inc. The company was accused of selling and installing illegal devices that bypass pollution control systems in violation of the Clean Air Act. Under the agreement, the defendants must stop these activities and pay a $10,000 fine due to their limited financial resources. The public can comment on this agreement for 30 days after the notice is published.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of comments on Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) from other federal agencies, as required by the Clean Air Act. For the week ending February 10, 2025, the EPA received EISs for two projects: the CP2 LNG and CP Express Pipeline Projects in Louisiana, and the Spring Valley Mine Project in Nevada. The public comment period for both projects ends on March 31, 2025. The EPA provides access to its comment letters on EISs through a dedicated website.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the Polyether Polyols (PEPO) Production industry. The proposed changes, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), aim to address harmful emissions of ethylene oxide (EtO) and other hazardous air pollutants to improve air quality and public health. The EPA suggests tighter controls on process vents, storage vessels, equipment leaks, heat exchange systems, and wastewater, and plans to implement fenceline monitoring to measure and manage emissions more effectively. The agency estimates significant reductions in harmful emissions with these new standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to West Virginia's state implementation plan (SIP), which updates the state's incorporation of the EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and related monitoring methods. These changes span updates made between June 2018 and June 2019, including new reference methods for measuring air pollutants like sulfur oxides, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide. This proposal is made under the Clean Air Act, and the EPA is inviting public comment on this update, although they are not seeking input on the specific levels of NAAQS already established in prior proposals.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) portion of Arizona's state implementation plan. This includes full approval of seven rules for the preconstruction permitting of new and modified pollution sources in Maricopa County, ensuring they meet federal air quality standards. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until March 25, 2021, before making a final decision. Through these approvals, the EPA aims to support air quality management in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a rule submitted by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to amend California's State Implementation Plan. This rule, Rule 2021, would exempt certain experimental research operations from needing permits, provided they meet other regulatory requirements. The EPA believes these exemptions won’t negatively impact air quality goals. Public comments on this proposal are invited until March 24, 2021, and the proposal, if finalized, will integrate this change into federal regulations.