Federal Register #2026-17495

EPA Proposed Approval of Negative Declaration for Oil and Gas Facilities in Puerto Rico

This opportunity involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposing to approve a negative declaration from Puerto Rico regarding oil and gas facilities. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are requested. - No part numbers or quantities specified. - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Puerto Rico formally certifies that no crude oil or natural gas facilities exist within its jurisdiction that must comply with greenhouse gas emission guidelines under 40 CFR Part 60, subpart OOOOc. - The negative declaration serves as a substitute for a Clean Air Act section 111(d) State Plan. - EPA is soliciting public comments on the regulatory interpretations and facility analyses. - No procurement activity, contract value, or period of performance is associated with this action.

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a negative declaration for oil and natural gas facilities within the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. This negative declaration certifies that there are no existing crude oil or natural gas facilities in Puerto Rico that must comply with emission guidelines for greenhouse gas emissions. The proposal is open for public comments until September 28, 2026. The EPA is soliciting public comment on the regulatory interpretations and facility analyses discussed in this proposed action before finalizing the rule.

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