# Outer Continental Shelf Air Regulations; Consistency Update for Virginia
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2023-10-23 · Effective 2023-11-22 · 88 FR 72691
## Document
- **Document number:** 2023-23244
- **Category:** air-emissions
- **Federal Register citation:** 88 FR 72691
- **CFR reference:** 40 CFR 55
- **Publication date:** 2023-10-23
- **Effective date:** 2023-11-22
- **State:** VA
- **EPA docket:** EPA-R03-OAR-2021-0767
## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating a portion of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Air Regulations. Requirements applying to OCS sources located within 25 miles of states' seaward boundaries must be updated periodically to remain consistent with the requirements of the corresponding onshore area (COA), as mandated by the Clean Air Act (CAA). The portion of the OCS air regulations that is being updated pertains to the requirements for OCS sources for which Virginia is the designated COA. The Commonwealth of Virginia's requirements discussed in this document will be incorporated by reference into the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and listed in the appendix to the Federal OCS air regulations.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/23/2023-23244/outer-continental-shelf-air-regulations-consistency-update-for-virginia)
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