Federal Register #EPA-R03-OAR-2026-4225

EPA Proposed Rule: Approval of Maryland's Negative Declaration for Other Solid Waste Incinerators

This notice announces a proposed regulatory action by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III regarding Maryland's air quality plan: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region III - Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is the state agency submitting the declaration - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - No products or services are requested or required - Key Details: - EPA is proposing to approve Maryland's negative declaration, which certifies there are no existing other solid waste incinerators (OSWI) in Maryland subject to sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act - The negative declaration satisfies federal requirements in lieu of a state plan for existing OSWI - EPA is soliciting public comments on this proposed rule - No procurement, contract, or award actions are involved - No notable requirements for goods or services are present

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the negative declaration submitted by the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) on April 17, 2026. This declaration certifies that there are no existing other solid waste incinerators (OSWI) subject to sections 111(d) and 129 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) within Maryland. The proposed rule reflects EPA's receipt of MDE's negative declaration for OSWI, which satisfies the requirements in lieu of a state plan for existing OSWI. Public comments on this proposed rule must be received by October 14, 2026.

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