EPA is proposing to fully approve two permitting rules submitted by California as a revision to the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD or District) portion of the California State Implementation Plan (SIP). These rules were adopted by the SMAQMD to regulate the construction and modification of stationary sources of air pollution within Sacramento County. EPA is proposing to approve this SIP revision based on the Agency’s conclusion that the rules are consistent with applicable Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements, policies and guidance. Final approval of these rules would make the rules federally enforceable and correct program deficiencies identified in a previous EPA rulemaking on July 20, 2011.  SMAQMD’s Proposed Rule Revions are to Rule 214 & 217.

More detailed  information below.

Air Quality Implementation Plans; Revisions:  California; Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District; Stationary Source Permits, 10589-10591

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-02-14/html/2013-03249.htm

Interim Final Determination to Stay and Defer Sanctions: Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District, 10554-10556

http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2013-02-14/html/2013-03250.htm