Type:Rule
Citation:89 FR 103657
Reading Time:about 19 minutes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Las Vegas area did not meet the 2015 ozone national air quality standards by the August 3, 2024, deadline. As a result, the area will be reclassified from "Moderate" to "Serious" nonattainment status on January 21, 2025. This change means that Las Vegas must comply with stricter air quality regulations and achieve the standards by August 3, 2027. The EPA’s decision is based on data showing ozone levels exceeding the allowed limits, and this decision follows the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
Simple Explanation
The EPA says Las Vegas didn't clean up its air enough, so now it has to work even harder to make the air healthier by 2027.