Federal Register #2026-06384

EPA Approval of Connecticut's New Source Review Permit Program State Plan Revision

This opportunity concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of a revision to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for air quality regulation. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) (as state submitter) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory approval action - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement - Notable Requirements: - Revision clarifies applicability of regulations for stationary sources in nonattainment areas under Connecticut's New Source Review (NSR) permit program - Updates regulatory citations and details how modifications to existing units may be considered major modifications - Clarifies requirements for nonattainment areas - Affects Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) sections 22a-174-3a(a)(2)(C)(ii), 22a-174-3a(l)(1)(B), and 22a-174-3a(l)(1)(C) - Action taken under the Clean Air Act; revised regulations become federally enforceable

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Connecticut. This revision clarifies applicability for stationary sources in nonattainment areas through Connecticut's New Source Review (NSR) permit program. The revision updates regulatory citations and provides more detail on how changes to existing units may be considered major modifications. This action is taken under the Clean Air Act and is effective May 4, 2026.

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