Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Minnesota; Exempt Source State Implementation Plan Revision
Summary
The EPA is proposing to approve Minnesota's plan for managing air pollution from certain industrial facilities that are exempt from standard emissions reporting. This update helps ensure Minnesota's air quality meets federal health and safety standards by clarifying which factories and plants don't need to report their pollution levels.
Key Points
- 1Minnesota submitted a revised air quality plan that identifies which industrial sources are exempt from detailed emissions reporting requirements
- 2The EPA is reviewing Minnesota's proposal to determine if it properly protects air quality while allowing certain smaller or lower-pollution facilities to operate with less paperwork
- 3The public has until August 16, 2025 to submit comments on whether this plan is adequate for protecting Minnesota's air quality
- 4If approved, this plan will remain in effect as Minnesota's official strategy for monitoring and controlling air pollution from exempt industrial sources
- 5The regulation primarily affects industrial facilities in Minnesota and state environmental agencies that enforce air quality rules
Key Dates
July 16, 2025
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