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Air Plan Approval; Commonwealth of Virginia; Transfer of Authority and Requests for Certain Public Hearings on Air Permits

The Environmental Protection Agency published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on August 13, 2026. Comments closed on September 14, 2026.

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What the agency says

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision request submitted by Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VADEQ) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The SIP revisions intend to make some sections of Virginia regulation Revision D22 that became effective on November 23, 2022 federally enforceable. The revisions limit the authority of the Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board (Board) to the issuance of regulations, and transfer the board's existing authority to issue permits, orders, and variances to VADEQ. Additionally, the revisions establish procedures for public comment on pending controversial permits and regulatory changes, and amend certain other procedural requirements related to VADEQ's issuance of permits. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Key facts

Document number
2026-16564
Type
Proposed rule
Action
Proposed rule
Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Published
August 13, 2026
Comments due
September 14, 2026
Dates
Written comments must be received on or before September 14, 2026.
Docket
EPA-R03-OAR-2026-2379; FRL-12939-01-R3
Code of Federal Regulations
40 CFR 52
Topics
Air pollution control; Carbon monoxide; Environmental protection; Incorporation by reference; Intergovernmental relations; Lead; Nitrogen dioxide; Ozone; Particulate matter; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Sulfur oxides; Volatile organic compounds
Pages
4

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