EPA pauses sanctions against Pennsylvania over air quality requirements
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The EPA has issued an interim final determination regarding Pennsylvania’s plan to control volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals contribute to ground-level ozone, which affects air quality standards.
Why it matters: This is largely an administrative move to prevent Pennsylvania from losing federal highway funds and facing other regulatory penalties while the agency finalizes its formal approval of the state’s new air quality plan.
Who it affects
- Pennsylvania state agencies responsible for environmental regulation
This action was issued by the Environmental Protection Agency; readers should consult the Federal Register for the full text before relying on this information.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document