Federal Register #EPA-R01-OAR-2025-0282

EPA Approval of Maine Air Emission License Regulation Revisions (Chapter 140, Part 70)

This opportunity concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of Maine's revisions to its Air Emission License Regulation (Chapter 140, Part 70). - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 1 (Boston) - Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as the submitting agency - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is a regulatory approval, not a procurement - No products or services are being requested or purchased - Notable regulatory changes include: - Allowing electronic signatures on permit applications - Permitting public notices and draft permit availability to be published online instead of in print newspapers - Enabling electronic recordkeeping for public inspection - Allowing the public comment period to run concurrently with EPA's review of proposed permits - The revision supports future implementation of an electronic application system and codifies longstanding practices - The rule covers air pollution control, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, and air quality standards, but does not involve procurement of goods or services

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Clean Air Act (CAA) operating permit program revision submitted by the State of Maine. This revision includes minor changes to Maine's operating permit program such as clarifications, grammar corrections, codification of longstanding practices, and provisions for an expected future electronic application system. The revisions also allow the public comment period on a draft permit to run concurrently with the EPA's review of a proposed permit. The action is effective August 24, 2026, and is taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

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