Emissions Budget and Allowance Allocations for Indiana Under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update
Summary
The EPA is updating rules that limit air pollution from power plants and factories in Indiana by setting new caps on how much nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide these facilities can emit. This helps improve air quality and public health by requiring companies to reduce harmful pollutants that contribute to smog and acid rain.
Key Points
- 1Indiana power plants and large industrial facilities will have stricter limits on nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide emissions under the revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule
- 2The EPA is establishing an 'emissions budget'—a maximum amount of pollution allowed—and distributing allowances (credits) that companies can use or trade to stay within those limits
- 3Companies that exceed their allowance must buy additional credits from other companies that pollute less, creating an incentive to reduce emissions
- 4The changes are designed to prevent Indiana's pollution from blowing into neighboring states and affecting their air quality
- 5Public comments on this proposed rule are being accepted until June 21, 2025, before the EPA makes a final decision
Key Dates
May 20, 2025
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