Federal Register #2026-11736

EPA Proposed Rule: Extension of PM2.5 Attainment Date for South Coast, California

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing a regulatory change for air quality standards in South Coast, California. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured. - Notable Requirements: - Extension of the attainment date for the 2012 annual PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) from the original deadline to a later date - The extension is based on the State's demonstration that meeting the original deadline is impracticable - The State must comply with all requirements and commitments in the implementation plan - Implementation of the most stringent feasible measures for PM2.5 reduction as outlined in the State Implementation Plan (SIP) - Public comments are being solicited on the proposed rule and supporting analyses - This is not a procurement or contract opportunity; no products, OEMs, or vendors are requested or referenced.

Description

This is a proposed rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to extend the attainment date for the South Coast nonattainment area for the 2012 annual PM2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030. The extension is based on the conclusion that the State has satisfied the requirements for such an extension under section 188(e) of the Clean Air Act. The proposal includes a demonstration that attainment by the original date is impracticable, compliance with all requirements and commitments in the implementation plan, and that the plan includes the most stringent measures feasible. Public comments are accepted until July 13, 2026.

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