EPA Grants Coachella Valley Extra Time for Ozone Compliance
Published Date: 3/17/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is giving Coachella Valley in Riverside County an extra year to meet tough air quality rules for ozone pollution. This extension helps local communities and officials get more time to clean the air without penalties. The State of California asked for this, and the EPA is now asking for public feedback before making it official.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
One-Year Ozone Attainment Extension
The EPA is proposing to give Coachella Valley in Riverside County a one-year extension of the "Extreme" attainment date for the 1997 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The State of California requested the extension, and the EPA is taking public comments before deciding whether to finalize the one-year extension.
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