EPAFinal Rule

Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Iowa, Muscatine; 2010 1-Hour SO2 Maintenance Plan and Redesignation

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Summary

The EPA is approving Iowa's plan to maintain clean air quality in Muscatine by keeping sulfur dioxide pollution at safe levels. This means the Muscatine area has successfully reduced air pollution enough to meet federal health standards and will continue monitoring to keep the air safe for residents.

Key Points

  • 1Muscatine, Iowa is being officially recognized as having clean enough air regarding sulfur dioxide, a harmful pollutant that comes from power plants and industrial facilities
  • 2Iowa submitted a plan showing how the area will maintain these clean air levels for the next 10 years
  • 3The EPA reviewed and approved Iowa's plan, meaning the area meets federal air quality standards set to protect public health
  • 4Power plants and industrial facilities in the Muscatine area must continue following pollution limits to keep air quality good
  • 5Residents benefit from cleaner air, which reduces respiratory problems and improves overall public health

Key Dates

Published

November 18, 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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