Federal Register #2026-12551

EPA Proposed Approval of Arizona SIP Revisions for Gasoline and Fuel Programs

This opportunity involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposing approval of revisions to Arizona's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for gasoline and fuel programs. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) submitted the revisions - Scope of Revisions: - Updates to the Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program in the Phoenix metropolitan area - Amendments to the Winter Oxygenated Fuel program for the Tucson area - Repeal of the Arizona Gasoline Set-aside Program for Maricopa County and part of Pima County - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is an administrative regulatory action - No products or services are being procured - Notable Requirements: - Clarifies requirements and updates references for fuel programs - Enhances program flexibility - Does not impose additional costs or regulatory burdens - Public comment is sought on these regulatory changes

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a revision to the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ). This revision includes amendments to the Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area to reduce emissions of ozone-forming pollutants, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter. It also addresses the Winter Oxygenated Fuel program to control carbon monoxide emissions in the Tucson area and repeals the Arizona Gasoline Set-aside Program applicable to the 1971 carbon monoxide nonattainment area covering Maricopa County and part of Pima County. The revision aims to clarify requirements, update references, and enhance program flexibility without imposing additional costs or regulatory burdens. Public comments are accepted until July 23, 2026.

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