Amendments to Rule 207 Title V Federal Operating Permit Program, July 24, 2025

The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is amending Rule 207 of the Title V Federal Operating Permit Program to align with current federal legal standards under the Clean Air Act, specifically removing two provisions invalidated by judicial rulings: the emergency affirmative defense and greenhouse gas requirements tied to the Supreme Court’s decision on the EPA’s GHG Tailoring Rule. This regulatory update is administrative in nature, exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review under statutory exemptions, and applies to all areas within Sacramento County, ensuring continued compliance with federal permitting obligations without introducing new emissions controls or operational requirements. The amendments are scheduled to take effect by July 24, 2025, with the official notice posted on September 2, 2025, and submissions for exemption documentation due to the Office of Planning and Research by the same deadline. There is no procurement, contract award, or financial transaction associated with this action; it is purely a regulatory revision to eliminate unenforceable elements from the permitting rule. No contract clauses, solicitations, pricing, delivery schedules, or acquisition terminology apply, as no goods or services are being purchased, and no contractors or offerors are involved. The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District maintains full administrative responsibility for implementation, with Kevin J. Williams serving as the point of contact for program-related inquiries. All documentation, including a certified exemption finding, must be submitted physically to the designated Sacramento address, with no electronic submission options specified, and no invoicing, payment, accounting, or contracting officer roles are relevant to this regulatory update.