Finding of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan Revisions for Ozone (1-Hour Standard), California-San Joaquin Valley

EPA is taking final action to find that California failed to submit state implementation plan (SIP) revisions required under the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act) for the severe San Joaquin Valley Ozone Nonattainment Area (the San Joaquin Valley or the Valley). The required revisions are an attainment demonstration, a reasonable further progress demonstration, a reasonably available control technology (RACT) rule for lime kilns, an inventory and contingency measures. California was required to submit these revisions by May 31, 2002. This action triggers the 18-month clock for mandatory application of sanctions and 2-year clock for a Federal implementation plan (FIP) under the Act. This action is consistent with the CAA mechanism for assuring SIP submissions.