Federal Register #2026-16334

EPA Defers Sanctions for Maricopa County Gasoline Loading Rules – Regulatory Action, No Procurement

This opportunity concerns an EPA regulatory action, not a procurement: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region IX, Air Quality Division - Subject: Regulatory compliance for Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) rules on gasoline cargo tank testing and gasoline storage/loading - No products, equipment, or part numbers are requested - No OEMs or vendors are named or required - Focus is on deferral of sanctions based on revised MCAQD Rule 352 and Rule 353 addressing volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions - EPA is providing a public comment period on this interim determination and the proposed approval of the revised rules - No procurement of goods or services is involved

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making an interim final determination that the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has submitted rules on behalf of the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) that address deficiencies in its Clean Air Act State Implementation Plan concerning emissions of volatile organic compounds from loading of organic liquids and gasoline. This determination defers sanctions triggered by a previous limited disapproval. Comments on this determination are accepted until September 10, 2026, and the determination is effective August 11, 2026.

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