EPA proposes to streamline minor-air permits, issues offset guidance
EPA proposed to streamline minor-air permit reviews and issued new offset-timing guidance for some nonattainment projects, while saying emissions standards stay in place.
Air quality
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Newark keeps Code Red in place as extreme heat continues
Newark NJ – A Code Red heat warning runs through July 5, and officials are urging residents to take precautions as extreme heat and poor air quality raise health risks.
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Detroit air quality alert overlaps with the week’s extreme heat
Metro Detroit is under an ozone air-quality alert as the National Weather Service warns of an Extreme Heat Warning through Thursday, with children, seniors and outdoor workers most at risk. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/high-ozone-levels-air-quality-alert-june-29-detroit-michigan/))
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Thousand Oaks warning zones cleared after Sandy Fire final update
Thousand Oaks was included in Sandy Fire evacuation-warning zones, smoke from the fire triggered a county air-quality watch, and Ventura County later lifted all warnings.
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Jacksonville burn ban: What Duval’s wildfire order means for smoke, schools and outdoor plans now
Jacksonville FL – Duval County is under a burn ban as wildfire smoke and dry conditions affect outdoor plans, with families and sensitive groups urged to limit exposure.