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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) requested by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This revision concerns rules for controlling volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from offset lithographic printing operations in Wisconsin. The new rules align with EPA's 2006 guidelines and clarify VOC requirements for printing facilities across nine Wisconsin counties. The approval was finalized without public comments and will be effective starting March 15, 2021.

The Department of Justice has lodged a proposed consent decree with a North Carolina court involving a lawsuit against Pilkington North America, Inc. for violating the Clean Air Act. The company reportedly failed to secure necessary permits and use technology to control pollutants from its glass manufacturing plant. Under the decree, Pilkington will install equipment to control and monitor emissions and will conduct annual tests. Public comments on this proposal are welcome for 30 days following the notice's publication.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve West Virginia's plan to address visibility issues caused by air pollution in national parks and wilderness areas, known as Class I areas. This decision reverses a previous proposal to disapprove the state's plan. The approval is based on West Virginia's measures to control emissions and the conclusion that no further actions are needed to improve visibility during the specified period. The EPA's decision reflects a change in their policy, suggesting that if current air conditions are below a certain improvement mark, states are meeting progress requirements.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a statement from Maryland's state government, declaring that there are no Sewage Sludge Incineration (SSI) units in Maryland. This approval follows the Clean Air Act guidelines, which require states to manage emissions from such units. Maryland certified in April 2020 that no SSI units exist within its borders, which means they do not need to submit a detailed plan for controlling emissions from them. This rule is effective as of March 11, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to the air quality regulations managed by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department in Arizona. These updates include rules and certifications to control emissions from coating processes and adhesives, as well as declarations related to ozone standards. The EPA's approval, which comes after no public comments were received, ensures that these rules meet federal requirements under the Clean Air Act. The actions taken are not expected to have any negative economic or environmental justice implications.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the states of Maine and Rhode Island's declarations that they have no existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills required to comply with certain federal emissions guidelines. These negative declarations allow the states to bypass creating specific state plans to control emissions from such landfills, as outlined in the Clean Air Act. The EPA considers this a straightforward decision and does not expect any objections, but if any adverse comments are received by March 15, 2021, the rule may be reconsidered. If no comments are received, the rule will become effective on April 12, 2021.