Proposed settlement sets deadlines for EPA to act on California air quality plans

Official title: Proposed Consent Decree, Clean Air Act Citizen Suit

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking for public comment on a proposed consent decree that would settle a lawsuit brought by Our Children's Earth Foundation. The group says EPA did not respond on time to many California state implementation plan submissions, which are state plans under the Clean Air Act. The decree would require EPA to take final action on the remaining submissions by set dates between December 15, 2026, and December 15, 2030. Written comments are due November 23, 2026.