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EPA Proposed Rule: Response to New Hampshire Ozone Transport Region Petition

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding New Hampshire's status in the Ozone Transport Region (OTR): - Government buyer: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are involved - No products or services are being requested or procured - The action is a response to New Hampshire's petition for removal from the OTR, based on technical analyses and continued attainment of ozone standards - If approved, New Hampshire would no longer be required to implement an Enhanced motor vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program, pending a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision - The EPA is seeking public comments and will hold a virtual public hearing - The notice includes technical and legal justifications for the proposed rule - No contract, purchase, or procurement activity is associated with this notice

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 is seeking comments on this proposed action and will hold a virtual public hearing. If approved, New Hampshire would no longer be required to implement an Enhanced motor vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) program, subject to SIP revision approval.

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