EPA proposes giving states more control over public input for minor air permits
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The EPA is proposing a change to how state and local agencies handle public participation requirements for “minor” air quality permits. These permits are used when companies want to build new small-scale facilities or make minor changes to existing ones.
Why it matters: This is a mostly administrative change that shifts some decision-making power from federal oversight to state and local agencies regarding how much notice or public comment is required for smaller industrial projects.
Who it affects
- State and local air quality regulatory agencies
This is a proposed rule from the EPA; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these changes as they are not yet final.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document