Action:
Amend regulations as needed to implement the 2008 ozone standard (Rev. G16)
General Information
| Action Summary |
On March 6, 2015 (80 FR 12264), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a final rule for implementing the 2008 ozone national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS). This rule addresses a range of nonattainment area state implementation plan (SIP) requirements for the 2008 ozone NAAQS, including how to address the revoked 1997 ozone NAAQS. The board's ambient air quality regulation must be amended accordingly, as well as the list of nonattainment areas to reflect this change. Clarifying text has also been added to the Regulation for Transportation Conformity and the Regulation for General Conformity. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
9 VAC 5-20 |
General Provisions |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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9 VAC 5 - 151 |
Regulation for Transportation Conformity |
Amend Existing Regulation
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9 VAC 5 - 160 |
Regulation for General Conformity |
Amend Existing Regulation
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9 VAC 5 - 30 |
Ambient Air Quality Standards |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Executive Branch Review |
This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act.
The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and
is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation:
2.2-4006 A 4 c of the Code of Virginia
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004815] |
| 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.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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7683
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/16/2016. |
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.
