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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) 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 a mixed approval and disapproval of a revision to the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District's part of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision deals with emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from solvent cleaning and degreasing operations. While the proposed rule improves emission limits and recordkeeping, it has deficiencies concerning the exemption of certain solvent degreasing operations under specific national standards. The public can comment on this proposal until March 29, 2021.

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 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 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 updates to a rule that manages emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from graphic arts printing operations in the Yolo-Solano area of California. This update aims to ensure that the local rule is in line with the Clean Air Act and helps reduce pollution that contributes to smog and poor air quality. The EPA is inviting public comments on this proposal until March 29, 2021, and plans to incorporate this new rule into the federal plan when finalized. The proposed rule does not impose additional requirements but seeks to align state and federal standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved updates to air quality management rules in California's South Coast and Ventura County areas. These changes regulate the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from industrial adhesives to meet Clean Air Act requirements. The EPA's decision comes after a public comment period, where the proposed changes received supportive feedback. These rules are now officially part of California's State Implementation Plan, aimed at improving air quality by reducing harmful emissions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that California has failed to submit necessary elements of the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for controlling ozone pollution in San Diego County, as required by the Clean Air Act. This failure relates to the implementation of required technology for reducing emissions in this region. As a result, sanctions may be imposed if the state does not resolve this issue within a set timeframe. The EPA has determined that these sanctions include limits on development activities and federal highway funding if not resolved within 24 months.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing its approval of updates to certain air pollution control policies in California, specifically for Placer County, Antelope Valley, Mariposa County, and Eastern Kern. These updates involve acknowledging that these areas do not need new pollution control measures for the oil and natural gas industry, as there aren't significant emissions from these sources. The approval will be part of the California State Implementation Plan, ensuring it complies with the Clean Air Act standards. This decision takes effect on February 16, 2021, and no public comments were submitted opposing this action.