Clean Air Act Exemption for American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands

FR: Air Quality National Commission

Published January 13th, 1997

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency and the Air Quality National Commission have issued a final conditional special exemption from certain Clean Air Act requirements for American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands. This rule is effective January 13, 1997, unless adverse comments are received by December 13, 1996.

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Air Quality National Commission have issued a final conditional special exemption from specific requirements of the Clean Air Act for the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. This rule, published on November 13, 1996, outlines the conditions under which these territories can be exempt from certain Clean Air Act provisions, aiming to address unique circumstances or challenges they may face in meeting national air quality standards.

Regulated entities and territorial governments in American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands should review the specific conditions and requirements outlined in the rule to ensure compliance. A comment period is open until December 13, 1996, after which the rule will become effective on January 13, 1997, unless adverse comments necessitate further action or delay. Failure to comply with the stated conditions could result in the revocation of the exemption and the imposition of full Clean Air Act requirements.

What to do next

Review the conditions for the Clean Air Act exemption for American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Submit any adverse or critical comments by December 13, 1996, to potentially delay the effective date.
Ensure compliance with the exemption's conditions if it becomes effective on January 13, 1997.

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Final Conditional Special Exemption From Requirements of the Clean Air Act for the Territory of American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Territory of Guam

A Rule by the Air Quality National Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency on 11/13/1996

Document Details Published Content - Document Details Agencies Final Conditional Special Exemption from Clean Air Act Requirements for Environmental Protection Agency Agency/Docket Number AD-FRL-5645-1 CFR 40 CFR 69 Document Citation 61 FR 58284 Document Number 96-28432 Document Type Rule Pages 58284-58294
(11 pages) Publication Date 11/13/1996 Published Content - Document Details
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