Federal Register #2026-16932

EPA Solicitation for Review and Comment on South Carolina Air Plan Revisions for NOX Control and Source Testing

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting public review and comment on proposed revisions to South Carolina's air quality plan, specifically targeting the control of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and source testing requirements. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Solicitation Focus: - Review and comment on regulatory changes to South Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) - Incorporation by reference of South Carolina regulations: - Regulation 6162.1, Section II, Permit Requirements - Regulation 6162.5, Standard No. 5.2, Control of Oxides of Nitrogen - Products/Services Requested: - No products or OEMs are being procured - Service requested: Written review and comment on proposed regulatory text - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Conditional approval based on South Carolina's commitment to submit corrective SIP revisions - Enforceable emission limitations for stationary sources - Focus on NOX emission standards, monitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory review opportunity - The EPA encourages stakeholders to provide input during the open comment period

Description

This solicitation concerns the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rule for partial approval and partial conditional approval of South Carolina's air plan related to the control of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) and source testing requirements. The rule involves reviewing and commenting on revisions to South Carolina's State Implementation Plan (SIP) that address NOX emission standards and monitoring requirements for new and existing stationary sources. The EPA is seeking public comments on the proposed rule, which includes regulatory text incorporating by reference specific South Carolina regulations. The public comment period is open until September 18, 2026.

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