Federal Register #2026-18324

EPA Approval of New York's SO2 Interstate Transport Plan

This opportunity involves the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issuing a final rule to approve New York's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for compliance with interstate sulfur dioxide (SO2) transport requirements. - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Unique or Notable Requirements: - EPA approval confirms New York's SIP contains adequate provisions to prevent SO2 emissions from affecting air quality in neighboring states - The action is based on air quality modeling and regulatory compliance with the Clean Air Act's good neighbor provision - No procurement or purchasing activity is included

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by New York to demonstrate compliance with interstate transport requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This final rule addresses the good neighbor provision of the Clean Air Act, ensuring New York's emissions do not significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the SO2 NAAQS in other states. The rule becomes effective on October 9, 2026, and includes EPA's evaluation and approval of New York's SIP submission dated October 3, 2013.

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