EPAProposed Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Finding of Failure to Attain and Reclassification of Tribal Portions of the Greater Connecticut Ozone Nonattainment Area as Serious for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
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Summary
The EPA is proposing to reclassify certain tribal lands in Connecticut as having serious air quality problems under ozone pollution standards. This means these areas will need stricter pollution control plans to improve air quality and protect residents' health.
Key Points
- 1The EPA found that tribal portions of the Greater Connecticut area have not met federal ozone (smog) pollution limits set in 2015
- 2These tribal lands will be reclassified from 'nonattainment' to 'serious nonattainment,' requiring stricter air quality improvement plans
- 3Tribal governments and local authorities must develop more aggressive strategies to reduce ozone-causing pollutants from vehicles, factories, and other sources
- 4The public has until December 23, 2025 to comment on this proposed rule before it becomes final
- 5Better air quality in these areas could reduce breathing problems, asthma, and other health issues for tribal residents
Key Dates
Published
November 20, 2025
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