Federal Register #2026-06937

EPA Proposed Approval of Ohio's Canton Area Attainment Plan for 2008 Lead Standard

This notice concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed regulatory action regarding air quality standards in Canton, Ohio: - The EPA is proposing to approve Ohio's attainment plan for the Canton Nonattainment Area under the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) - The proposal includes: - Approval of Ohio's comprehensive lead emissions inventory - Determination that the Canton area has met the 2008 Pb NAAQS - Approval of Ohio's maintenance plan for continued attainment - Redesignation of the Canton area from nonattainment to attainment status - The EPA's review covers actions by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA), including permit modifications, enforcement actions, and contingency measures related to lead emissions - Key facilities referenced include the Republic Steel Canton Plant and United Rolls, Inc. - This is a regulatory action and does not involve procurement of goods or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve Ohio's attainment plan for the Canton Nonattainment Area regarding the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The EPA also proposes to determine that the Canton area has attained the 2008 Pb NAAQS and to approve Ohio's maintenance plan for continued attainment. This includes approval of Ohio's comprehensive Pb emissions inventory and the redesignation of the Canton area from nonattainment to attainment status under the Clean Air Act and EPA regulations.

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