EPAFinal Rule

Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Vermont; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period

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Summary

The EPA approved Vermont's plan to improve air visibility and reduce haze in the state, particularly in areas near national parks and scenic regions. This plan requires power plants and industrial facilities to cut pollution emissions so that people can see farther distances and enjoy clearer skies, with specific goals to be met over the next several years.

Key Points

  • 1Vermont must reduce air pollution that causes haze, making it easier to see mountains and scenic vistas across longer distances
  • 2Power plants, factories, and other industrial sources must install equipment or change operations to emit less pollution into the air
  • 3The plan covers the period from 2024 through 2028, with specific pollution-reduction targets Vermont must meet by the end of this timeframe
  • 4The EPA reviewed and approved Vermont's plan, meaning the state can now move forward with implementing these pollution-reduction rules
  • 5Clearer air benefits all Vermont residents by improving visibility, public health, and the state's natural environment and tourism

Key Dates

Published

November 18, 2025

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