Air Plan Approval: Resetting Cleveland’s Ozone Standards
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This proposed rule by the EPA seeks to redesignate the Cleveland area as meeting the 2015 ozone standards. Businesses and local governments in Cleveland and several neighboring counties will need to comply with new maintenance plans and vehicle emission budgets. The rule aims to maintain air quality while revising submission deadlines for future plans.
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Key Changes
- Redesignation of Cleveland area to compliance with 2015 ozone standards
- Approval of Ohio's long-term air quality maintenance plan
- Adjustment of deadlines for emission-related future plans
Obligations
What this law requires
Businesses and local governments in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit Counties must comply with the State's maintenance plan designed to keep the Cleveland area in attainment of the 2015 ozone NAAQS through 2038
Ohio EPA must comply with motor vehicle emissions budgets for volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOX) established for the Cleveland area for calendar years 2032 and 2038
Ohio EPA must submit Serious SIP revisions for the Cleveland area no later than December 5, 2026 (revised deadline)
Ohio EPA must maintain and certify an Enhanced motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program for the Cleveland area
Ohio EPA must maintain and certify a clean fuel vehicle program (CFVP) for the Cleveland area