Action:
Amendments to Implement the 2012 PM2.5 Standard
Action 4779
General Information
| Action Summary |
On August 24, 2016 (81 FR 58010), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established a final implementation rule for the 2012 national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for very fine particulate matter (PM2.5). This rule addresses a range of nonattainment area state implementation plan (SIP) requirements for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS, including how to address the revoked 1997 PM2.5 NAAQS. The board's ambient air quality regulation must be amended accordingly, as well as the regulation governing permitting in nonattainment areas (Rule 8-9), and the Regulation for General Conformity. |
| Chapters Affected |
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VAC |
Chapter Name |
Action Type |
| Primary |
9 VAC 5-30 |
Ambient Air Quality Standards |
Amend Existing Regulation
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| Other chapters |
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9 VAC 5 - 160 |
Regulation for General Conformity |
Amend Existing Regulation
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9 VAC 5 - 80 |
Permits for Stationary Sources |
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 Administrative Process Act
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| RIS Project |
Yes [004991] |
| 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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7868
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Final
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Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/17/2017. |
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.
