🌫️EPA's Determination on Ozone Standards in California
Finding of Failure To Attain the 1997 8-Hour Ozone Standards; California; San Joaquin Valley
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that the San Joaquin Valley, California area failed to attain the 1997 8- hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) by its June 15, 2024 "Extreme" area attainment date. This determination is based on quality-assured and certified ambient air quality monitoring data from 2021 through 2023. As a result of this determination, the State of California is required to implement nonattainment contingency measures and the stationary source fee program required under Clean Air Act (CAA) section 185.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The determination of failure to attain the ozone standards mandates California to implement nonattainment contingency measures and associated fee programs, directly impacting businesses through potential regulatory compliance costs and operational constraints.