Maintenance Plan for Medford's Carbon Monoxide System Over the Next Decade (Second Edition)
Oregon's Second Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Plan Approved by EPA
In a significant move towards improving air quality, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the second 10-year Carbon Monoxide (CO) Limited Maintenance Plan (LMP) for the Medford area in Oregon. The plan, submitted by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) on December 11, 2015, was given the green light on July 20, 2016.
The Medford area was initially classified as a nonattainment area for CO in 1990, following the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments (CAAA). However, the city was classified as moderate in CO levels upon enactment.
The second CO LMP is a revision to the Oregon's State Implementation Plan (SIP) and aims to keep the Medford Area in attainment with the CO standard for a second 10-year period, extending through 2025. The strategy for this plan focuses on several key areas.
One of the main strategies is the Federal Motor Vehicle Emissions Control Program, which aims to reduce CO emissions from vehicles. The plan also includes a Motor Vehicle Inspection Program to ensure that vehicles meet the necessary emission standards.
Another significant strategy is the woodsmoke curtailment program, which aims to reduce CO emissions from residential wood burning. The plan also requires Best Available Control Technology (BACT) and includes emission control requirements for new or expanding major industries.
The EPA's approval of the plan is a crucial step in ensuring that the Medford area maintains its air quality standards. The plan was first submitted to the EPA on May 31, 2001, and published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2002, under 67 FR 48388 (pdf). A supplementary submittal for the plan was made on December 30, 2015, and was also a revision to the SIP.
The EPA's effective date for the approval of the second 10-year CO LMP is August 28, 2016. This approval marks a significant milestone in Oregon's ongoing efforts to improve air quality and protect public health.
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