EPAProposed Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Kansas; Attainment Redesignation for the 2008 Lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards and Associated Maintenance Plan
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Summary
The EPA is proposing to officially declare that Kansas has met federal air quality standards for lead pollution and no longer needs strict pollution controls in certain areas. This means Kansas can transition to a less intensive monitoring plan while still maintaining clean air standards for residents.
Key Points
- 1Kansas is being approved to redesignate certain areas from 'nonattainment' to 'attainment' status for lead pollution, meaning those areas now meet federal air quality standards
- 2The EPA is proposing a maintenance plan to ensure Kansas keeps lead pollution levels low for the next 10 years
- 3This affects industrial facilities and other sources of lead emissions in Kansas, which may face fewer regulatory requirements going forward
- 4The public has until September 9, 2025 to submit comments on this proposed rule
- 5If approved, Kansas will have more flexibility in managing air quality while still protecting public health from lead exposure
Key Dates
Published
August 7, 2025
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