🌬️EPA Proposes Air Quality Fees for South Coast California Businesses
Air Plan Approval; California; South Coast Air Quality Management District
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning a rule submitted to address section 185 of the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act") with respect to the 1997 and 2008 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS or "standard"). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The proposed rule introduces compliance requirements for major stationary sources regarding air quality emissions fees, particularly affecting industries in the South Coast Air Basin. Noncompliance with the fee structure outlines potential financial liabilities, creating a direct financial implication for affected businesses.