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- March 2015: Direct Final Rule on Arizona's Infrastructure SIP Submittals Addressing Stage II Vapor Recovery
- May 2013: Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs
- March 2007: Arizona's Vehicle Emission Inspection (VEI) Programs
- Older Actions
March 2015: Direct Final Rule on Arizona's Infrastructure SIP Submittals Addressing Stage II Vapor Recovery
March 30, 2015 - the EPA is approving the State of Arizona's Stage II vapor recovery SIP revision in a direct final action without prior proposal because we believe this SIP revision is not controversial. A detailed rationale for the approval is set forth in the direct final rule. If we receive adverse comments, however, we will publish a timely withdrawal of the direct final rule and address the comments in a subsequent final rule based on the proposed rule.
- Federal Register Notice: Direct Final Rule (published September 2, 2015)
- Federal Register Notice: Proposed Rule (published September 2, 2015)
Contact Information
Jeffrey Buss (buss.jeffrey@epa.gov) 415-947-4152.
May 2013: Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Arizona; Motor Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Programs
May 22, 2013 - EPA approved three revisions to the Arizona State Implementation Plan. Two of these revisions relate to an amendment to Arizona's vehicle emissions inspection program that exempts motorcycles in the Phoenix metropolitan area from emissions testing requirements. The third revision expands the geographic area in which various air quality control measures, including the vehicle emissions inspection program but also including other control measures, apply in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This rule is effective on June 21, 2013.
Contact Information
Jeffrey Buss (buss.jeffrey@epa.gov)
(415) 947-4152
May 2007: Arizona's Vehicle Emission Inspection (VEI) Programs
On March 20, 2007 - EPA approved several changes made to Arizona's Basic and Enhanced Vehicle Emissions Inspection (VEI) programs. Arizona's Basic VEI program is in effect in the Tucson carbon monoxide (CO) maintenance area. The Enhanced VEI program is in effect in the Phoenix ozone and CO nonattainment areas.
Contact Information
Wienke Tax (tax.wienke@epa.gov)
(415) 947-4192
Motor Vehicle Program - Older Actions
January 2004: Modifications to Arizona’s Cleaner Burning Gasoline Program
January 26, 2004: EPA approved five State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the Arizona in February 1999, March 2001, August 2001, September 2001, and January 2004, to modify its Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) program. The modified state rules apply to gasoline distributed in the Maricopa County ozone, CO and PM-10 nonattainment areas, including small portions of Pinal and Yavapai Counties.- Federal Register: Final Rule
- Press release on the final rule
- Technical support document (PDF) (24 pp, 147K)
Contact Information
Wienke Tax (tax.wienke@epa.gov)
(415) 947-4192
January 1998: Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) Fuel Requirements for Gasoline Distributed in the Phoenix (Maricopa County) Ozone Nonattainment Area
January 23, 1998: EPA approved a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Arizona on September 15, 1997, establishing Cleaner Burning Gasoline (CBG) fuel requirements for gasoline distributed in the Phoenix (Maricopa County) ozone nonattainment area.
Contact Information
Karina O’Connor (oconnor.karina@epa.gov)
(775) 434-8176