Opportunity
Federal Register #EPA-R09-OAR-2025-3127
EPA Final Rule: Coachella Valley Achieves 1997 Ozone Air Quality Standards
Posted
August 13, 2026
Identifier
EPA-R09-OAR-2025-3127
This notice from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces a regulatory determination regarding air quality standards in Coachella Valley, California. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are mentioned - Subject: Final rule determining that Riverside County (Coachella Valley), CA, has met the revoked 1997 ozone NAAQS by the required attainment date - Based on certified air quality monitoring data from 2022-2024 - Relates to regulation of nitrogen oxides, ozone, and volatile organic compounds - No procurement, purchasing, or contracting activity is involved - No impact on nonattainment classification for Tribal or non-Tribal areas - No goods, services, or unique requirements are requested
Description
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to determine that the Riverside County (Coachella Valley), CA 1997 ozone "Extreme" nonattainment area attained the revoked 1997 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) by its June 15, 2025 attainment date. This determination is based on quality-assured and certified ambient air quality monitoring data from 2022 through 2024. The rule is effective September 14, 2026, and pertains to air quality state implementation plans related to nitrogen oxides, ozone, and volatile organic compounds.