Federal Register #2026-13027

EPA Approval of Ohio's Redesignation of Cleveland Area for 2015 Ozone Standard

This announcement details the EPA's approval of Ohio's request to redesignate the Cleveland area to attainment for the 2015 ozone standard. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - Not applicable; no products or services are being procured. - Notable Requirements and Details: - Approval covers Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties in Ohio - EPA approves Ohio's maintenance plan for ozone standards through 2038 - Establishes and approves motor vehicle emissions budgets for VOC and NOX for 2032 and 2038 - Adjusts deadline for Serious State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions for the Cleveland area - Approves enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) and clean fuel vehicle program (CFVP) certifications - Relieves the area from certain Clean Air Act requirements due to attainment status - No procurement, contract, or vendor engagement is associated with this action

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving Ohio's request to redesignate the Cleveland, Ohio area to attainment status for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). This approval includes Ohio's plan to maintain the ozone standard through 2038, as well as motor vehicle emissions budgets for 2032 and 2038. The EPA is also adjusting the deadline for Ohio to submit Serious SIP revisions to December 5, 2026, and approving enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance and clean fuel vehicle program certifications. The final rule is effective June 29, 2026.

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