EPAProposed Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Ohio; Second Maintenance Plan for the Ohio portion of the Campbell-Clermont, KY-OH SO2 Maintenance Area
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Summary
The EPA is reviewing Ohio's plan to maintain clean air quality in the Campbell-Clermont area (which spans Kentucky and Ohio) by keeping sulfur dioxide pollution under control. This is an update to a previous air quality plan to ensure the region continues to meet federal clean air standards.
Key Points
- 1This regulation updates Ohio's air pollution control plan specifically for the Campbell-Clermont area along the Kentucky-Ohio border
- 2The focus is on sulfur dioxide (SO2), a harmful pollutant released from power plants and industrial facilities that can cause respiratory problems
- 3The EPA is proposing to approve Ohio's second maintenance plan, meaning the state has shown it can keep SO2 pollution levels below federal limits
- 4The public has until August 16, 2025 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose this plan
- 5If approved, this plan helps ensure better air quality and public health for residents in this region
Key Dates
Published
July 16, 2025
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