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Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOX), Oxides of Sulfur (SOX), and Particulate Matter

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American Petroleum Institute filed 2 comments on this docket between Jan 6, 2016 and Sep 7, 2018. 15 other organizations filed here. The comment window closed 774d ago.

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Sep 7, 2018· Comment submitted by Ted Steichen, Senior Policy Advisor, Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, American Petroleum Institute (API)· EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128-0025

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Jan 6, 2016· Comment submitted by American Petroleum Institute (API) and Utility Air Regulatory Group (UARG)· EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128-0008

Attached please find the comments of the American Petroleum Institute and the Utility Air Regulatory Group on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Draft Integrated Review Plan for the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen and Oxides of Sulfur, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128. If you have any questions, please contact Aaron M. Flynn at flynna@hunton.com or (202) 955-1681.

Abstract

Under the Clean Air Act, the EPA is required to review and, if appropriate, revise the air quality criteria and national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) every 5 years. On April 3, 2012, the EPA published a final rule in which the Agency determined to retain the current secondary standards (welfare-based) for nitrogen oxides (NOx) and for sulfur oxides (SOx). On January 15, 2013, the EPA published a final rule in which the Agency retained the secondary standards for particulate matter. The current review of the air quality criteria and secondary standards for ecological effects of SOx, N oxides and particulate matter included the preparation of an Integrated Science Assessment and a Policy Assessment by the EPA, with opportunities for review by the EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) and the public. These documents will inform the Administrator's proposed decision as to whether to retain or revise the standards. The proposed decision will be published in the Federal Register with opportunity provided for public comment. The Administrator’s final decisions will take into consideration these documents, CASAC advice, and public comment on the proposed decision. Opportunities for public engagement and sharing of information concerning this NAAQS review include public hearings, tribal consultation, informational meetings, and CASAC public meetings. EPA is under a consent decree for this review to sign the proposal by April 9, 2024 and final by December 10, 2024.

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