Opportunity
Federal Register #EPA-R06-OAR-2022-0735
EPA Approval of Arkansas Regional Haze SIP Revision: Enforceable Fuel Switch for FutureFuel Chemical Company Boilers
Buyer
Environmental Protection Agency
Posted
August 27, 2026
Identifier
EPA-R06-OAR-2022-0735
This opportunity centers on the EPA's final approval of Arkansas's 2022 Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision, with enforceable requirements for FutureFuel Chemical Company. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Region 6 (Arkansas) - OEMs and Vendors: - FutureFuel Chemical Company (operator of the affected boilers) - Products/Services Requested: - Fuel switch for three coal-fired boilers (SN:6M0101) at FutureFuel Chemical Company - From coal with 3% sulfur content to low sulfur coal (1.5% sulfur) - Target SO2 emissions: 2.93 lb/MMBtu - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Enforceable under Clean Air Act sections 110 and 113 - Incorporated into Arkansas SIP, making requirements federally enforceable - No specific equipment procurement or additional vendors mentioned - Additional Context: - EPA also approved Florida's SIP revision (emissions reporting and permitting forms) - Coast Guard announced safety zone enforcement for aerial and fireworks displays in NY and NJ (not procurement-related) - No direct procurement of products or services; focus is on regulatory compliance and enforceable environmental requirements.
Description
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing approval of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Arkansas through the Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to satisfy the requirements of the Clean Air Act and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule for visibility protection in mandatory Class I Federal areas for the program's second implementation period. The SIP revision addresses the requirement for States to revise their long-term strategies to prevent and remedy man-made visibility impairment in Class I areas. The EPA's action is pursuant to CAA sections 110 and 169A and includes enforceable requirements such as a fuel switch for FutureFuel Chemical Company to low sulfur coal. The rule is effective September 28, 2026.