Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Ozone Ambient Air Quality Standard and Adhesive and Sealants Regulation Revisions
Key claim: The EPA is approving Connecticut’s State Implementation Plan revision to align its ozone ambient air quality standard with the federal NAAQS and clarify VOC calculation methods for adhesive and sealant products.
Abstract
(Rule · Environmental Protection Agency) The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Connecticut. This revision revises the Connecticut ambient air quality standard (AAQS) for ozone to be consistent with EPA’s national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) for ozone and clarifies the volatile organic compound (VOC) calculation methods of adhesive and sealant products. The intended effect of this action is to approve these regulations into the Connecticut SIP. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.
Why this matters
The EPA is approving Connecticut’s State Implementation Plan revision to align its ozone ambient air quality standard with the federal NAAQS and clarify VOC calculation methods for adhesive and sealant products.