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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed consent decree related to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. The lawsuit claims that the EPA didn't fulfill certain legal duties regarding California's plan to reduce pollution from heavy-duty vehicles. The proposed decree would require the EPA to finalize new regulations by July 31, 2025. The public is invited to comment on the proposed decree until January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reversing its previous decision from November 2020 and reinstating Ohio's Air Nuisance Rule (ANR) into the State Implementation Plan (SIP). This change follows a ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit which highlighted errors in how the EPA handled the removal. The EPA has acknowledged that the ANR plays an important role in meeting clean air standards in Ohio and did not properly evaluate its significance in reducing pollution. This decision is meant to align with the Clean Air Act's goals of maintaining and enforcing national air quality standards.