AR042.01 Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations; Arkansas; Codification of the State Implementation Plan, Proposed rule, 2 pages
Summary
The EPA is proposing to officially adopt Arkansas's air quality improvement plan, which outlines how the state will reduce air pollution to meet federal clean air standards. This plan affects Arkansas residents by setting requirements for businesses and local governments to control pollution sources and improve the air quality in areas that currently don't meet federal health standards.
Key Points
- 1Arkansas must submit a formal state plan showing how it will reduce air pollution to meet federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards
- 2The plan identifies which areas of Arkansas have air quality problems and what actions will be taken to fix them
- 3Businesses and local governments in Arkansas will need to follow new rules to reduce emissions from factories, vehicles, and other pollution sources
- 4The public can submit comments on this proposed rule until September 30, 2025
- 5Once approved, this plan becomes the binding requirement for how Arkansas manages its air quality over the coming years
Key Dates
August 28, 2025
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