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  • 2021-02908 — Approval of Arizona State Implementation Plan Revisions; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; Stationary Source Permits; New Source Review
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 10903
    Reading Time:about 20 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to change some rules in Arizona to help make sure the air we breathe stays clean by approving new guidelines for how factories and big buildings manage their pollution. They are asking people to share their thoughts about these changes until March 25, 2021, before they make their final decision.

  • 2021-04063 — Air Plan Approval; Tennessee; Emissions Inventory and Nonattainment New Source Review Plan for Sullivan County SO2 Nonattainment Area
    Type:Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11873
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved certain parts of Tennessee's plan to manage air quality in the Sullivan County area, specifically those related to controlling sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions. This decision follows the state’s efforts to meet federal standards set in 2010, which aim to limit air pollution from new and modified sources. While the EPA is not taking action on all submissions from Tennessee, they have concluded that the state has fulfilled key requirements, including providing a detailed emissions inventory and adhering to rules for reviewing new sources of pollution. This rule takes effect on March 31, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA said that Tennessee made a plan to help clean the air around a place where a factory makes chemicals. They checked and agreed that Tennessee did some important steps, like listing all the polluting stuff, to make sure the air gets better by the end of March 2021.

  • 2021-03982 — Air Plan Approval; Illinois; Public Participation in the Permit Program
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11680
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve changes to Illinois' rules for notifying the public about air pollution permits. These changes were submitted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and remove the need to publish these notices in newspapers, allowing electronic notices instead. This approach aligns with federal requirements to provide faster and more efficient public notice. The EPA believes the state's new system meets the requirements of the Clean Air Act and related federal regulations.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to let Illinois share big news about air pollution permits online instead of in newspapers, so people can read it faster and easier. But they also need to make sure everyone, even those who don't have the internet, can still hear the news.

  • 2025-05156 — Air Plan Revisions; California; Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District; New Source Review; Stationary Source Permits
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13719
    Reading Time:about 19 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to six rules and is proposing a limited approval and limited disapproval for one rule submitted by the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) as part of California's State Implementation Plan. These revisions concern the District's New Source Review permitting program for handling air pollution. The proposal aims to address previously identified deficiencies and update existing regulations, with the goal of preventing federal sanctions and ensuring compliance with air quality standards. The public is invited to comment on this proposal until April 25, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to fix some rules to help clean the air in a place called Antelope Valley, but they also found one rule that still needs more work. They're asking people to share their thoughts on this plan before they make the final decision.

  • 2021-02758 — Air Plan Approval; Texas; Clean Air Act Requirements for Enhanced Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance and Nonattainment New Source Review
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11913
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve two updates to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) from Texas. These updates detail how the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston-Galveston-Brazoria areas meet the Clean Air Act requirements for enhanced vehicle inspection and maintenance, as well as rules for controlling new sources of air pollution. Texas has shown that the measures already in place comply with federal guidelines for areas struggling with serious ozone pollution. The public can submit comments on this proposal until March 31, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to make sure the air is clean in two big cities in Texas by checking cars more and keeping a close eye on new pollution. They're letting people share their thoughts about this plan until the end of March 2021.

  • 2021-03984 — Air Plan Approval; Ohio; NSR Program Administrative Rules
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11691
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to update how Ohio's air quality rules are written and shared with people to make them clearer and up-to-date, just like changing old school rules to new ones everyone understands. Think of it like updating a game so everyone knows how to play by the same new rules.

  • 2025-01220 — Air Plan Revisions; California Air Plan Revisions; San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District; Stationary Source Permits
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:90 FR 6928
    Reading Time:about 16 minutes

    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.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA wants to change some rules about how factories in San Joaquin Valley get permission to release stuff into the air. They're trying to fix old mistakes and make things clearer, and they want people to tell them what they think about these changes by February 20, 2025.

  • 2025-05157 — Interim Final Determination To Stay or Defer Sanctions; California; Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
    Type:Rule
    Citation:90 FR 13702
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made an interim final decision regarding changes made to air quality management rules by the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District in California. The EPA's decision temporarily halts certain penalties and delays others that were set in motion due to earlier disapproval of these rules on July 3, 2023. The decision follows revisions aimed at fixing previous shortcomings, and the public is allowed to comment by April 25, 2025. If no further issues are found, all related sanctions will be fully lifted.

    Simple Explanation

    The EPA is giving the Antelope Valley area in California more time to fix its air quality rules so they can solve some problems. If these problems get fixed, some penalties will not happen anymore.