Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-15986
EPA Approval of Connecticut Air Plan Revision and Negative Declaration for Rubber Tire Manufacturing
Buyer
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Posted
August 06, 2026
Identifier
2026-15986
This notice concerns the EPA's approval of a Connecticut air plan revision and a negative declaration for rubber tire manufacturing sources. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - EPA is the only entity mentioned; no commercial OEMs or vendors are referenced - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - No services are being procured - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Regulatory approval of Connecticut's State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision for ozone standards - Source-specific emission standards for Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC's Cromwell compressor station to meet VOC RACT requirements - Negative declaration confirming no rubber tire manufacturing sources exist in Connecticut - This is a regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by Connecticut to address Federal requirements for ozone standards. This includes a source-specific revision for Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC's Cromwell compressor station to meet reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for volatile organic compounds (VOC). Additionally, the EPA is approving a negative declaration for rubber tire manufacturing sources statewide, indicating no such sources exist in Connecticut. The rule is effective September 8, 2026, and the full text is available online and as a PDF attachment.