Energy & environment · 07/03/2023Updated: 10/16/2026 · 1 min read
EPA Proposes Determination of Attainment by International Emissions for El Paso-Las Cruces Ozone Nonattainment Area
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposes to determine that the El Paso-Las Cruces, Texas-New Mexico nonattainment area attained the 2015 ozone national ambient air quality standard by August 3, 2021, due to international emissions. This decision would exempt the area from Clean Air Act requirements.