EPAFinal Rule
Direct final approval of the Ohio 3745-14 NOx Budget Program revisions
EnvironmentEnergy
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Summary
The EPA is updating Ohio's air pollution reduction program that focuses on cutting nitrogen oxide emissions from power plants and industrial sources. This change helps improve air quality by requiring better controls on one of the main pollutants that creates smog and harms public health.
Key Points
- 1Ohio's nitrogen oxide (NOx) budget program is being revised to strengthen air quality standards
- 2The changes apply mainly to power plants and large industrial facilities that emit nitrogen oxides
- 3The EPA is using a 'direct final approval' process, meaning it expects the rule to be approved unless significant objections are raised by June 10, 2025
- 4Better controls on nitrogen oxide emissions help reduce smog formation and improve air quality for Ohio residents
- 5Industrial facilities in Ohio will need to comply with the updated emission limits and tracking requirements
Key Dates
Published
May 8, 2025
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