EPA Backs New Clean Air Rules for California's San Joaquin Valley
Published Date: 9/12/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA wants to approve a new air pollution rule for California’s San Joaquin Valley to help meet clean air goals. This change affects local businesses and residents by updating how pollution limits are enforced, with no new costs expected right now. The EPA is asking for public feedback before making the final decision.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
San Joaquin Valley enforcement update
If you live in the San Joaquin Valley, the EPA is proposing to approve a change to the local air pollution rule that updates how pollution limits are enforced under Clean Air Act section 185 for the revoked 1997 8‑hour ozone standard. The change is intended to help meet clean air goals and the EPA is taking public comments before finalizing the decision.
No new costs expected for local businesses
If you run a business in the San Joaquin Valley, the EPA proposes approving a local rule revision that updates enforcement of pollution limits under the Clean Air Act, and the EPA says no new costs are expected at this time. The proposal was submitted as an equivalent alternative to a statutory section 185 program for the revoked 1997 8‑hour ozone standard.
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