EPA extends the South Coast's deadline to meet the fine particle air standard by five years
EPA grants California's request for five more years for the Los Angeles-South Coast Air Basin to meet the annual fine particle (PM2.5) air quality standard, finding the state has met the legal conditions for the extension.
Who it affects
Southern California air regulators and South Coast residents
When
This rule takes effect on November 2, 2026.
: Published in the Federal Register
: This rule takes effect
: New deadline for the South Coast to meet the standard
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