EPAProposed Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: District of Columbia; Creation of Synthetic Minor Permit Program
Environment
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Summary
The EPA is proposing a new air quality permit program for Washington, D.C. that would allow certain businesses to operate under simplified environmental rules if they keep their pollution levels low. This gives companies more flexibility while still protecting the city's air quality.
Key Points
- 1Washington, D.C. would create a 'Synthetic Minor Permit Program' that lets businesses avoid stricter regulations by agreeing to keep their pollution emissions below certain limits
- 2Companies in this program would have more flexibility in how they operate compared to businesses under standard air quality rules
- 3The program is part of D.C.'s broader air quality improvement plan that it must submit to the EPA
- 4The public has until December 23, 2025 to submit comments on whether this is a good idea
- 5This only affects Washington, D.C. and applies to businesses that generate air pollution from their operations
Key Dates
Published
November 20, 2025
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