EPAFinal Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources—Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions
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Summary
The EPA is updating Florida's air quality plan by removing certain rules that were designed to reduce pollution that drifts between states. This change affects how power plants and factories in Florida must control their air pollution emissions going forward.
Key Points
- 1Florida is removing provisions from the Clean Air Interstate Rule, which previously required power plants and large industrial facilities to limit pollution that travels to neighboring states
- 2This change applies to stationary sources like power plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities that stay in one location
- 3The update is part of Florida's state air quality implementation plan, which outlines how the state will meet federal air quality standards
- 4Removing these provisions may affect air quality not just in Florida but potentially in nearby states that receive pollution from Florida sources
- 5The EPA has approved this change to Florida's plan, though it represents a step back from previous interstate pollution controls
Key Dates
Published
July 7, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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