EPA Proposes Reinstating Ohio’s Air Nuisance Rule After State Requests Removal
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The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to put an old Ohio air quality rule back into effect. This rule, known as the Air Nuisance Rule (ANR), has been part of Ohio’s state implementation plan since 1974 and broadly prohibits emissions that harm public health or property.
Why it matters: This matters because it determines which legal tools Ohio regulators can use to address vague but harmful pollution like odors, dust, or fumes that do not fit neatly into specific emission limits for pollutants like sulfur dioxide or lead. If the rule is removed, enforcement may rely entirely on those narrower, specific regulations.
Who it affects
- Ohio EPA and other state environmental regulators who enforce air quality laws
This is a proposed rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published in the Federal Register; you should check the original document at 90 FR 31689 before relying on it for legal advice.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document