🌱EPA Defers Sanctions for California Air Quality Compliance
Determination To Defer Sanctions; California; Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District; Stationary Combustion Turbines
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an interim final determination that the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has submitted a rule on behalf of the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District (EKAPCD or "District") that addresses deficiencies in its Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act") State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) from stationary gas turbines. This determination is based on a proposed approval, published elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, of EKAPCD Rule 425 that regulates this category of sources. The effect of this interim final determination is that the application of offset sanctions that was triggered by a previous limited disapproval by the EPA in 2023 is now stayed, and the application of highway sanctions is now deferred. If the EPA finalizes its approval of EKAPCD's submission, relief from these sanctions will become permanent.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation details how the EPA is deferring sanctions on California's EKAPCD, affecting compliance costs and operational restrictions for businesses using stationary gas turbines. This provides potential financial relief, which is significant for stakeholders in regulated industries.