Search Results for keywords:"Serious nonattainment"

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  • 2024-29061 — Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification of Las Vegas Area as Serious for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    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.

  • 2024-28851 — Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification of an Area in Utah as Serious for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 97545
    Reading Time:about 18 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the Northern Wasatch Front area in Utah failed to meet the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) by the set deadline. As a result, this area will be reclassified to "Serious" nonattainment status for ozone, requiring stricter controls to improve air quality. Utah must submit revised plans to meet these new requirements by August 3, 2027. This decision ensures that stricter measures will be put in place to reduce ozone pollution in the region.

    Simple Explanation

    The people in a part of Utah didn't meet the rules to keep the air clean enough, so the government says they have to work harder and come up with a new plan to clean the air by 2027.