EPAFinal Rule

Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Tennessee; Second Period Regional Haze Plan

EnvironmentEnergy

Summary

This EPA rule approves Tennessee's plan to reduce air pollution that causes haze, particularly in national parks and wilderness areas. The state must take steps to improve visibility by limiting emissions from power plants and other industrial sources over the next several years.

Key Points

  • 1Tennessee developed a plan to gradually reduce air pollution that clouds visibility in scenic areas like national parks
  • 2Power plants and factories must cut emissions of certain pollutants that combine in the air to create haze
  • 3The plan sets specific emission reduction targets that Tennessee must meet over time through cleaner equipment and practices
  • 4The EPA reviewed and approved Tennessee's plan as meeting federal clean air requirements
  • 5Businesses may need to invest in pollution control technology to comply with the stricter emission limits

Key Dates

Published

December 11, 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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