Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; 2014 and 2017 Periodic Emissions Inventory for 2008 8-Hour Ozone NAAQS

Key Points

• 1Connecticut must submit detailed reports showing how much ozone-forming pollution was released in their state during 2014 and 2017
• 2The EPA will examine these emissions inventories to verify Connecticut is meeting federal air quality goals for ozone, a pollutant that causes respiratory problems
• 3This is a periodic check-in required by federal law to ensure states are tracking and reducing air pollution over time
• 4If Connecticut's plans are approved, it shows progress; if not, the state may need stricter pollution controls on factories, cars, and other sources
• 5The public can comment on this proposed rule during a review period before the EPA makes a final decision

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