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June 8, 2022
10:45AM - 11:45AM
Ozone Nonattainment Status Update
Johnny Vermillion, Program Manager, Air Quality, Spirit Environmental
Floral A1
This presentation discusses the upcoming ozone nonattainment changes for Houston-Galveston-Brazoria and Dallas-Fort Worth. Ozone nonattainment classification bump-ups are expected under both the 2008 and 2015 ozone standards; however, classification changes under the 2008 standard will have the greater affect regarding ozone nonattainment air permitting. These bump-ups are expected to be finalized in 2022 and will affect nonattainment new source review (NNSR) permitting (i.e., Think major source and major modification thresholds, offset ratios, etc.). This presentation provides information regarding the upcoming ozone nonattainment changes for Houston-Galveston-Brazoria and Dallas-Fort Worth and how these changes could affect your facilities’ future permitting requirements. Topics discussed in this presentation will include the following: Where do we currently stand? (2008 and 2015 ozone standards). How did we get here? What may happen next? Additional/expanded ozone nonattainment counties in Texas (El Paso County).