WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule called: Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Maricopa County Air Quality Department; New Source Review; Emission Reduction Credits.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Nov. 5 by Michael Martucci, Acting Regional Administrator, Region IX.

Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking final action to approve a revision to the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD or "Department") portion of the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP). This revision establishes a federally enforceable program allowing for the generation of emission reduction credits (ERCs) by retrofitting or replacing existing on-road vehicles with lower emitting vehicle...