Federal Register #EPA-R05-OAR-2025-3654

EPA Proposed Rule: Redesignation of Cleveland, OH Area to Attainment for 2015 Ozone Standards

This opportunity concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed regulatory action for the Cleveland, Ohio area regarding air quality standards: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Scope of Action: - EPA proposes to approve Ohio EPA's request to redesignate the Cleveland area (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties) to attainment for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) - Approval of Ohio's maintenance plan for the 2015 ozone NAAQS through 2038 - Approval of 2032 and 2038 motor vehicle emissions budgets for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx) - Adjustment of the deadline for Ohio to submit Serious State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions - Approval of certifications for Enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program, clean fuel vehicle program (CFVP), and enhanced monitoring plan (EMP) SIP revisions - Notable Details: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - The action includes emissions inventories, maintenance demonstrations, and contingency plans for air quality management - Focus is on regulatory approval and air quality planning, not the purchase of goods or services - Locations: - Cleveland, Ohio area (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties) - EPA as the federal agency involved

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Ohio's request to redesignate the Cleveland, Ohio area to attainment status for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This includes approval of Ohio's maintenance plan through 2038, motor vehicle emissions budgets for 2032 and 2038, and certifications of various air quality programs. The proposal also adjusts the deadline for Ohio to submit Serious SIP revisions for the Cleveland area. Comments are due by May 11, 2026.

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