Federal Register #EPA-R03-OAR-2026-2379

EPA Review of Virginia Air Quality Regulatory Authority Transfer and Public Participation Updates

This opportunity involves a regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air quality management in Virginia. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) (as the state agency submitting the revision) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is not a procurement for products or services. - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested. - Notable Requirements: - The action proposes to approve a revision to Virginia's State Implementation Plan (SIP), specifically transferring authority for issuing air permits, orders, and variances from the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board to VADEQ. - Updates public participation procedures for controversial air permits and regulatory changes. - Amends procedural requirements for VADEQ's permit issuance process. - This is a regulatory approval process, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision request submitted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The SIP revisions intend to make some sections of Virginia regulation Revision D22 federally enforceable, limit the authority of the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board to the issuance of regulations, and transfer the board's existing authority to issue permits, orders, and variances to VADEQ. Additionally, the revisions establish procedures for public comment on pending controversial permits and regulatory changes, and amend certain procedural requirements related to VADEQ's issuance of permits. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

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