EPAFinal Rule

Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Montana: Infrastructure Requirements for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards

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Summary

This regulation requires Montana to submit a plan showing how it will meet federal air quality standards for ground-level ozone pollution by 2015. The plan outlines what infrastructure and programs Montana needs in place to reduce ozone-forming pollution and protect public health, particularly for children, seniors, and people with respiratory conditions.

Key Points

  • 1Montana must develop and submit a state plan describing how it will reduce ozone pollution to meet federal air quality standards
  • 2The plan covers what equipment, monitoring systems, and programs Montana needs to track and reduce air pollution
  • 3The regulation applies to areas in Montana where ozone levels exceed safe limits set by the federal government
  • 4Ozone pollution harms human health by damaging lungs and worsening asthma and other breathing problems
  • 5States that don't meet these air quality standards may face penalties and lose federal highway funding

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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