🌬️EPA Proposes Air Quality Rule for San Joaquin Valley Businesses
Air Plan Approval; California; San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD or "District") portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning a rule submitted to address section 185 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or the "Act") with respect to the revoked 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or "standard"). We are proposing action on this local rule that was submitted as an equivalent alternative to a statutory section 185 program. We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The proposed rule regarding the San Joaquin Valley air pollution control implies regulatory compliance requirements for businesses that are major stationary sources of VOC or NOx emissions. They may face fees under the new rule if the area does not meet air quality standards, impacting financial liabilities and operational costs.