Action:
Amend list of nonattainment areas (Rev. F22)
Action 6135
General Information
| Action Summary |
On March 26, 2021 (86 FR 16055), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) promulgated air
quality designations for the 2010 primary sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) National Ambient Air Quality Standard
(NAAQS). EPA has determined that a portion of Giles County, Virginia is not meeting the SO 2 NAAQS,
and has designated it as a nonattainment area at 40 CFR 81.347. In order to implement the standard,
Virginia's list of nonattainment areas (9VAC5-20-204) must be updated accordingly, and the new SO 2
nonattainment area must be added. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act, but falls within the Executive Branch and
will be reviewed by the Governor's Office.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [7352] |
| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
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Stage Type |
Status |
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9857
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/15/2023. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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Karen G. Sabasteanski
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Address:
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1111 East Main Street, Suite 1400
P.O. Box 1105
Richmond, VA 23218
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Email Address:
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karen.sabasteanski@deq.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)659-1973
FAX: ()-
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this chapter.
