Federal Register #EPA-R09-OAR-2024-0175

EPA Approval of California Air District VOC Emission Rules for Oil and Gas Facilities

This opportunity is a finalized regulatory approval, not a procurement action: - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved revisions to the California State Implementation Plan (SIP) - Affects San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVUAPCD), Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD), and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) - Approved rules regulate volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from oil and gas production facilities - Includes SJVUAPCD Rules 4409, 4623, 4401; VCAPCD Rule 71.1; SCAQMD Rules 463, 1178 - Targets emissions from facility components, storage of organic liquids, steam-enhanced wells, and storage tanks - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved - The action strengthens air quality standards but does not request goods or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve revisions to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District, Ventura County Air Pollution Control District, and South Coast Air Quality Management District portions of the California State Implementation Plan. These revisions regulate emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from crude oil and natural gas production facilities under the Clean Air Act. The approval includes local rules that regulate these emission sources to ensure compliance with federal air quality standards. The rule is effective June 29, 2026.

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