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Ground-level Ozone Pollution

Delaware Section 126 Petition (November 28, 2016 )

On January 9, 2017, EPA extended by six months the deadline to respond to a petition submitted by the state of Delaware under section 126 of the Clean Air Act. The petition requests that EPA make a finding that the Conemaugh Generating Station located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, is emitting air pollutants that significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of the 2008 and 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standards in Delaware.

Notice for Extension of Deadline for Action on the November 28, 2016 Section 126 Petition from Delaware

Proposed and Final Action on the November 28, 2016 Petition

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