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Watch the Maryland Air Quality Control Advisory Council (AQCAC) meeting from June 16, 2025, where MDE Air Director Chris Hogland provides critical updates on Maryland's air pollution status. This session covers the impact of wildfire smoke (from Canada and New Jersey) on ozone and fine particulate matter (PM) standards.

Key discussions include:

• The legal uncertainty and federal rollbacks affecting Maryland's ability to enforce Advanced Clean Cars 2 (ACC2) and Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) regulations. Learn about proposed flexibility improvements to the ACT regulation.

• Introduction of the Clean Heat Standard's first step: a heating fuel provider reporting program. This new rule requires quarterly reporting of heating fuel delivery at the county and sector level to improve greenhouse gas inventory data and inform future regulations. Dr. Zach Rzole ("Dr. Decarb") explains the program's goals, stakeholder engagement, and response to industry feedback.

• Updates on Maryland's climate change initiatives, including progress on Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and the 5 Million Trees Initiative.

• A 2025 Clean Air Progress Report highlighting declining criteria air pollutants, challenges with ozone exceedances due to heat and smoke, and efforts to empower individual and community action for cleaner air.

Gain insights into how Maryland is tackling transported pollution and mobile source emissions, affirming the need for continued reductions from the building sector. This meeting emphasizes transparency, stakeholder engagement, and the ongoing commitment to protecting public health and achieving state climate goals despite significant headwinds More information on the meeting can be found here: https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/wor...