EPA Finalizes Approval of Illinois Air Quality Plan for Chicago and Metro East
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The Environmental Protection Agency is approving specific parts of Illinois’ plan to meet federal air quality standards for ozone in the Chicago and Metro East areas. The approval covers Illinois’ updated 2017 pollution inventory, a plan to reduce emissions by 15 percent, 2023 motor vehicle emission budgets, and certifications for vehicle inspection programs and new construction reviews.
Why it matters: This action updates the federal record to recognize Illinois’ existing air quality rules as meeting federal standards. It allows the state’s current plans for pollution tracking, vehicle budgets, and construction reviews to count toward the Clean Air Act. The EPA states this does not impose new requirements on anyone; it simply confirms that Illinois’ state law satisfies federal criteria.
Who it affects
- Illinois EPA and EPA Region 5 for regulatory tracking and enforcement.
This action is published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register. Readers should consult the original document for complete regulatory text and docket information before relying on this summary.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document