EPA proposes approving air quality rule updates for Illinois
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a proposal to approve changes to how Illinois regulates certain air pollutants. These changes involve updating the state’s plan to meet federal standards for ozone.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative action to ensure state rules match federal requirements for air quality. If approved, it updates the specific technical standards (called RACT) that businesses in these regions must follow to reduce ozone-forming pollution.
Who it affects
- Industrial facilities and businesses located in the Chicago and Metro-East St. Louis areas
This is a proposed rule from the EPA; readers should consult the Federal Register to see the full technical details before relying on this information.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document