🌍EPA Grants California Waiver for Omnibus Low NOX Regulations
California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The “Omnibus” Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") is providing notice of its decision to grant the California Air Resources Board's ("CARB") request for a waiver of Clean Air Act (CAA) preemption for its Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine "Omnibus" Low NO<INF>X</INF> Regulations ("Omnibus Low NO<INF>X</INF> program"). EPA's decision also includes an authorization for portions of the Omnibus Low NO<INF>X</INF> program that pertain to off-road diesel engines. This decision was issued under the authority of the Clean Air Act ("CAA" or "Act") section 209.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The EPA's decision to grant California's waiver under the Clean Air Act for the "Omnibus" Low NOX Regulations affects compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses in the motor vehicle and engine sectors, particularly those operating in California. Businesses must adapt to stricter emissions standards that could involve significant operational changes and investments.