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Approval and Promulgation of State Implementation Plans; New Jersey; RACT Certifications for the 2008 and 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Detected July 29, 2026 · in Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA)

EPA proposes to approve New Jersey's RACT certifications for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS, confirming existing state rules meet federal requirements.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) space on July 29, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and other facilities in New Jersey subject to RACT requirements for ozone. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due by August 22, 2026 (30 days from publication on July 23, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Environmental & Emissions Compliance (EPA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

EPA is proposing approval of New Jersey's SIP revision certifying that existing state RACT rules are sufficient for the 2008 and 2015 ozone NAAQS. No new requirements are imposed.

Who it affects

Manufacturers, power generators, chemical processors, and other facilities in New Jersey subject to RACT requirements for ozone.

What you must do

Review the proposed approval to ensure your facility's current RACT compliance aligns with the state rules being approved. No immediate action needed unless you wish to comment on the proposal.

Deadline

Comments due by August 22, 2026 (30 days from publication on July 23, 2026).

Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14923/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-implementation-plans-new-jersey-ract-certifications-for-the-2008

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