🌬️New York EPA Emission Statement Certification and Compliance
Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; New York; Emission Statement Certification of the 2008 and 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve portions of the comprehensive State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by New York that certify that the State has satisfied the requirements for an emission statement program for both the Serious and Moderate classifications of the 2008 and 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), respectively. These actions are being taken in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulatory text outlines New York's compliance with federal air quality standards, imposing emission reporting requirements on industry stakeholders. Businesses with stationary sources of VOC and NOx are required to submit emissions data annually. Non-compliance could lead to penalties or increased regulatory scrutiny, making this a significant business concern.