EPA Approves Emissions Reporting in Three California Air Districts
Published Date: 3/18/2025
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The EPA just gave a thumbs-up to updates in California’s air pollution rules for Eastern Kern, Tehama, and San Diego counties. These changes make sure these areas meet clean air standards by tracking pollution from vehicles. If you live or work there, expect clearer skies with no extra costs or deadlines to worry about right now!
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EPA Approves California Emissions-Statement Updates
The EPA approved revisions to California’s State Implementation Plan that address emissions statement (ES) requirements for the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). The EPA also found that the named California nonattainment areas — Tuscan Buttes (Tehama County), Kern County (Eastern Kern), and San Diego County — meet the ES requirements for the 2015 ozone NAAQS, and there are no new costs or deadlines announced in this action.
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