Federal Register #2026-16575

EPA Proposed Approval of Virginia's Ozone Maintenance Plan for Madison and Page Counties

This opportunity involves a regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding air quality standards in Virginia: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) as the submitting state agency - Purpose: - EPA proposes to approve Virginia's second maintenance plan for the 1997 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) in Madison and Page Counties, including Shenandoah National Park - Key Details: - The plan demonstrates continued attainment of the ozone standard for a second 10-year period - Includes updated emissions inventories and air quality monitoring data - Requires ongoing compliance with Clean Air Act section 175A - Maintains existing ozone control measures - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned, as this is a regulatory approval process - EPA is soliciting public comments on the proposed approval

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia. This revision pertains to Virginia's plan for maintaining the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) in the Madison and Page Counties area (Shenandoah National Park) for the second 10-year maintenance period. The plan demonstrates that the area will maintain the ozone standard through February 2, 2026. Written comments on the proposal must be received by September 14, 2026.

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