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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an interim decision to delay certain penalties for the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) in California. The delay is because the MDAQMD has updated Rule 1157 to fix issues related to controlling nitrogen oxide emissions. This decision means relief from penalties, initially triggered by EPA's limited disapproval in 2023, may become permanent if the amendments are fully approved following public comments. The EPA is allowing the public to comment on this decision until January 27, 2025.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made an interim final decision to pause and delay imposing sanctions on the Sacramento Metro area under the Clean Air Act. This decision is based on a preliminary finding that the area has met the 2008 standard for ozone levels by the specified deadline of December 31, 2024. The public can submit comments on this decision until April 21, 2025. If the final decision confirms the area's attainment of air quality standards, previous sanctions will be lifted.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made an interim final decision to delay sanctions against the State of Alaska after it submitted a plan that meets Clean Air Act requirements related to air quality standards for fine particulate matter in Fairbanks North Star Borough. These sanctions were initially triggered due to the past disapproval of Alaska's air quality plan. The EPA's decision relies on a proposed approval of Alaska's revised plan and gives the public the opportunity to comment on this delay of sanctions. This action aims to avoid imposing penalties while the approval process for the revised plan is ongoing. The EPA is not requiring any new changes or imposing burdens as part of this action.