Federal Register #EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-2179

EPA Proposal to Remove New Hampshire from Ozone Transport Region (OTR) Requirements

This opportunity is a regulatory proposal from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air quality standards in New Hampshire. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved or mentioned - No products or services are being requested or procured - Key Details: - EPA proposes to grant New Hampshire's petition to be removed from the Ozone Transport Region (OTR) - Decision is based on technical analyses showing New Hampshire's emissions do not significantly contribute to regional ozone levels - If approved, New Hampshire would no longer be required to implement an Enhanced motor vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program - All other existing air quality controls in New Hampshire would remain in place, except for the I/M program - No goods, services, or contract actions are associated with this notice - The proposal is regulatory and includes a public comment period and virtual hearing

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to grant a petition submitted by the state of New Hampshire requesting removal from the Ozone Transport Region (OTR). The petition is based on New Hampshire's continued attainment of ozone standards and analyses showing no significant contribution to ozone attainment in the region. The EPA's proposal includes a virtual public hearing and a comment period ending September 25, 2026. If approved, New Hampshire would no longer be required to implement an Enhanced motor vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program, among other regulatory changes.

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