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Release of the Policy Assessment for the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter-External Review Draft

Environmental Protection Agency

Abstract

On or about May 31, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make available for public comment the draft document, Draft Policy Assessment for the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter--External Review Draft (PA). This draft document was prepared as a part of the current review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter. When final, the PA serves to "bridge the gap" between the currently available scientific and technical information and the judgments required of the Administrator in determining whether to retain or revise the existing secondary NO<INF>2,</INF> SO<INF>2</INF> and PM NAAQS. The secondary NAAQS for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur and particulate matter are set to protect the public welfare from known or anticipated effects of these pollutants in the ambient air.

Action & Dates

Action
Notice of availability.
Dates
Comments should be received on or before July 31, 2023.

Public Comment

Comments Close
2023-07-31

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Environmental Protection Agency [EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128; FRL-5788-03-OAR] AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ACTION: Notice of availability. SUMMARY: On or about May 31, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will make available for public comment the draft document, Draft Policy Assessment for the Review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter&mdash;External Review Draft (PA). This draft document was prepared as a part of the current review of the Secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Oxides of Nitrogen, Oxides of Sulfur and Particulate Matter. When final, the PA serves to &ldquo;bridge the gap&rdquo; between the currently available scientific and technical information and the judgments required of the Administrator in determining whether to retain or revise the existing secondary NO 2, SO 2 and PM NAAQS. The secondary NAAQS for oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur and particulate matter are set to protect the public welfare from known or anticipated effects of these pollutants in the ambient air. DATES: Comments should be received on or before July 31, 2023. ADDRESSES: Submit your comments, identified by Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2014-0128, by any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/&#8203; (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting comments. Mail: U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc

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Citation: 88 FR 34852