Federal Register #EPA-R08-OAR-2024-0001

EPA Proposes Reconsideration and Extension for Uinta Basin Ozone Attainment in Utah

This notice announces a proposed regulatory action by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air quality standards in Utah's Uinta Basin: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No products, services, OEMs, or vendors are being procured or mentioned - Action Details: - EPA proposes to repeal a prior rule that denied Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe an extension for ozone attainment in the Uinta Basin - EPA now proposes to grant a second 1-year extension for the Marginal nonattainment area under the 2015 ozone NAAQS - EPA proposes to determine the area attained the 2015 ozone NAAQS based on 2020-2022 monitoring data - If finalized, the Uinta Basin will remain classified as Marginal nonattainment, avoiding stricter regulatory requirements - No procurement, contract, or acquisition activity is associated with this notice - No unique technical or business requirements are present, as this is a regulatory action only

Description

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal a December 16, 2024 final rule that denied a request by the State of Utah and the Ute Indian Tribe for an extension of the attainment date for the Uinta Basin Marginal nonattainment area under the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). The EPA is reproposing to grant a second 1-year extension of the Marginal attainment date from August 3, 2022 to August 3, 2023 and to determine that the area attained the 2015 ozone NAAQS based on certified ozone monitoring data from 2020-2022. If finalized, the Uinta Basin area would remain classified as a Marginal nonattainment area and not be subject to reclassification requirements under the Clean Air Act.

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