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Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:EPA-R09-OAR-2026-3664

Attainment Date Extension for the South Coast, California 2012 Annual PM2.5 Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area

Environmental Protection Agency — observed across 2 documents over 112 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The EPA is extending South Coast California's deadline to meet federal air quality standards for fine particle pollution. If you operate in that region, monitor local air regulations for any new emission limits or compliance deadlines that could affect your production schedule or require equipment upgrades.

First seen

Jun 11, 2026

Last seen

Oct 1, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

112d

Effective on

Monday, November 2, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jun 11, 2026·91 FR 35445

    Attainment Date Extension for the South Coast, California 2012 Annual PM2.5 Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area

    comments close Jul 13, 2026#2026-11736

  2. Final·Oct 1, 2026·91 FR 62316

    Attainment Date Extension for the South Coast, California 2012 Annual PM2.5 Fine Particulate Matter Nonattainment Area

    effective Nov 2, 2026#2026-20097