14 Feb 2025
🌫️Compliance Impact of Air Quality Regulations in California
Designation of Areas for Air Quality Planning Purposes
Summary
This rule corrects an editorial error in air quality regulations under 40 CFR Part 81, specifically updating the designation of areas in California, such as the San Joaquin Valley, in relation to the 2012 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS. It highlights the classification of various counties as nonattainment areas, requiring compliance with stricter air quality standards.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation directly involves compliance and regulatory requirements related to air quality designations, affecting businesses in nonattainment areas like San Joaquin Valley, CA. Businesses must adhere to stricter emissions and pollution control standards that could incur additional compliance costs and operational adjustments.