EPA Redesignates Cleveland Ozone Area as Meeting 2015 Standard
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The rule confirms that the Cleveland, Ohio area now meets the 2015 federal ozone air quality standard. EPA approves Ohio’s plan to keep the area in compliance through 2038 and accepts related emissions budgets for vehicle-related ozone-forming pollutants. Businesses, local governments, transportation planners, and regulated facilities in the Cleveland area may see fewer nonattainment-related planning burdens, but Ohio must still follow the approved maintenance plan and motor vehicle emissions limits. The rule also approves Ohio’s vehicle inspection and clean fuel vehicle program certifications tied to the area’s prior ozone classification.
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Key Changes
- Redesignates the Cleveland, Ohio ozone area as attaining the 2015 ozone air quality standard
- Approves Ohio’s maintenance plan for keeping the area in compliance through 2038
- Approves 2032 and 2038 motor vehicle emissions budgets for VOC and nitrogen oxides
Obligations
What this law requires
Ohio must implement the EPA-approved maintenance plan to maintain the 2015 ozone NAAQS in the Cleveland, Ohio area through 2038.
Transportation conformity determinations for the Cleveland area must use Ohio’s EPA-approved 2032 and 2038 motor vehicle emissions budgets for VOC and NOx.
Ohio must comply with the approved Serious-area SIP requirements for the Cleveland area related to the Enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance program certification and clean fuel vehicle program certification.