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Public Comment Period: Colorado Ozone Air Quality Plan

Original title: [EPA] Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Colorado; RACT Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone Standard for the Denver Metro/North Front Range Nonattainment Area

July 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents and businesses in the Denver Metro and North Front Range area may be affected by new or updated air pollution control requirements mandated by the EPA to meet federal ozone standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Denver Metro and North Front Range residents

Residents in this region are subject to air quality regulations that may impact local industrial operations and vehicle emission standards.

Industrial facilities in Colorado

Facilities may be required to implement specific pollution control technologies to comply with the 2008 ozone standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on a proposed rule regarding Colorado's plan to meet air quality standards for ozone in the Denver Metro and North Front Range area. This proposal specifically addresses 'Reasonably Available Control Technology' (RACT) requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard.

Why It Matters

Residents and businesses in the Denver Metro and North Front Range area may be affected by new or updated air pollution control requirements mandated by the EPA to meet federal ozone standards.

Key Facts

The EPA is proposing to approve parts of Colorado's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regarding ozone control.
The rule focuses on 'Reasonably Available Control Technology' (RACT) requirements.
The requirements apply to the 2008 8-hour ozone standard.
The geographic scope is the Denver Metro/North Front Range nonattainment area.
The deadline for public comment is July 24, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a nonattainment area?

An area that does not meet the national primary or secondary ambient air quality standard for a specific pollutant, in this case, ozone.

How can I submit a comment?

The document does not provide the specific submission portal, but public comments are typically submitted via Regulations.gov under the relevant docket number for EPA proposed rules.

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Discoveries

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Long-term Ozone Compliance

The EPA is still finalizing RACT requirements for the 2008 ozone standard, indicating a long regulatory lag time for air quality compliance.

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Connected Entities

organizationEnvironmental Protection Agency“The federal agency proposing the rule.”Map →

locationDenver Metro/North Front Range“The specific geographic area designated as a nonattainment area for ozone.”Map →

locationColorado“The state subject to the air quality implementation plan.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.regulations.gov

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