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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes made by North Carolina to its State Implementation Plan, which includes regulations on construction and operation permits. This decision, made effective March 31, 2021, modifies several aspects of the state's permitting process, such as exemptions, application procedures, and definitions. The EPA concluded that these changes are minor and comply with the Clean Air Act, ensuring they do not interfere with national air quality standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to the air quality regulations in Jefferson County, Kentucky. These changes involve updating the standards for facilities that load gasoline to include new testing and recordkeeping rules for gasoline tank trucks, instead of requiring a pressure vacuum test sticker. The revisions aim to ensure these regulations are in line with the Clean Air Act and other federal standards. The EPA is seeking public comments on this proposal until February 22, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve revisions to air quality regulations submitted by Washington State, specifically addressing issues identified in a 2015 State Implementation Plan (SIP) call. This proposal focuses on rules by the Southwest Clean Air Agency (SWCAA) to ensure that regulations comply with the Clean Air Act, especially concerning emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. The revisions clarify that excess emissions are violations and adjust rules to prevent limiting federal courts' jurisdiction on penalties. The EPA will accept public comments until January 9, 2025, on this proposed action.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing changes to Maryland's air quality regulations concerning nitrogen oxides (NOX), which contribute to ozone pollution. The state of Maryland wants to reallocate a set limit of NOX emissions for non-electric units that don't participate in a trading program because one of their large sources, the Luke Paper Mill, has shut down. This proposal allows new or modified units to use the emissions capacity initially allotted to the Luke Paper Mill. The EPA believes these changes meet legal requirements and won't negatively impact air quality standards or increase NOX emissions. The public can comment on the proposal until January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved updates to Idaho's air quality regulations as part of their State Implementation Plan (SIP). These revisions, submitted in May 2023 and 2024, streamline regulations by updating federal standards referenced within state rules and removing outdated terms. They also detail various provisions for controlling air pollution from industrial facilities, open burning, and fugitive dust. Overall, these changes aim to simplify air quality regulations while ensuring compliance with federal environmental standards.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule approving revisions to Washington State's air quality regulations, submitted by the Department of Ecology in 2023. These changes address deficiencies identified by the EPA in 2015 regarding excess emissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunction events. The approval includes the removal of certain outdated provisions from the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council's regulations that were not consistent with the Clean Air Act. Additionally, revised regulations are now incorporated by reference, making them enforceable under federal law.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a new rule to approve changes to air quality regulations in California's Mojave Desert. These changes focus on reducing emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOX) from industrial equipment like boilers and heaters, which contribute to air pollution problems like smog and ozone. The updated rule, MDAQMD Rule 1157, sets stricter limits on these emissions and removes certain exemptions to align with federal standards. Public comments on this proposal are invited until January 27, 2025, and if approved, the rule will be added to the enforceable state implementation plan.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an update to the Washington State Implementation Plan (SIP) to include new clean air regulations for Spokane County. These regulations were developed by the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), replacing or supplementing state rules to ensure better management of air quality locally. This proposal would make certain rules federally enforceable, and the EPA is asking for public comments by March 26, 2021. The changes won’t apply to Indian reservations or specific large facilities that fall under other jurisdictions.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is correcting an error in its previous disapproval of Delaware's State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to air quality regulations, originally made on October 23, 2023. This correction follows a court decision which partially vacated an older EPA rule, making Delaware's revisions voluntary instead of mandatory. As a result, the EPA will no longer impose certain sanctions and obligations on Delaware. This action only fixes a prior error and does not add any new requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delegate authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to implement and enforce certain national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants (NESHAP). This delegation applies to specific regulations established by EPA that are meant to control air pollutants in businesses and facilities. The update will allow ODEQ to have primary responsibility for enforcing these standards in Oklahoma, including in certain areas of Indian country, except those areas specifically excluded. This proposal aims to ensure that Oklahoma's air quality regulations remain consistent with federal standards and are effectively enforced.