Determination of Attainment by the Attainment Date; California; Sacramento Metro Area; 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standards
Summary
The EPA is proposing to determine whether the Sacramento area has successfully reduced air pollution to meet federal clean air standards for ozone by a specific deadline. This matters because ozone pollution harms respiratory health, particularly for children and people with asthma, so meeting these standards helps protect public health.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is evaluating if Sacramento's air quality has improved enough to meet the 2008 ozone pollution standards by the required deadline
- 2Ozone is a harmful air pollutant that forms from vehicle emissions and industrial activity, and breathing it can cause breathing problems and lung damage
- 3This determination affects what pollution control rules Sacramento and surrounding areas must follow going forward
- 4The public has until April 22, 2025 to submit comments on this proposal before the EPA makes a final decision
- 5If Sacramento is found to still exceed ozone limits, stricter pollution controls and emissions reduction strategies may be required
Key Dates
March 21, 2025
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