EPAFinal Rule

Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program: California; San Diego County Air Pollution Control District

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Summary

The EPA is updating air pollution control rules for San Diego County to ensure factories and businesses get proper permits before operating. This helps protect local air quality and public health by making sure companies follow clean air standards.

Key Points

  • 1San Diego County's air pollution control agency must follow federal Clean Air Act requirements when issuing operating permits to businesses
  • 2Companies that produce air pollution need permits that show they'll meet environmental standards before they can legally operate
  • 3The EPA is giving the public until October 7, 2025 to comment on this rule before it becomes final
  • 4This regulation affects manufacturers, power plants, refineries, and other industrial facilities in San Diego County that release pollutants into the air
  • 5Stricter permit requirements help reduce smog, respiratory diseases, and other health problems caused by air pollution

Key Dates

Published

September 5, 2025

Comment Deadline

October 7, 2025

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