LA071.01 Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Louisiana; Nonattainment Plan for the Evangeline Parish 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard Nonattainment Area, Proposed rule, 11 pages
Summary
The EPA is proposing a plan to help Evangeline Parish in Louisiana improve its air quality, specifically by reducing sulfur dioxide pollution from industrial sources. This matters because sulfur dioxide can cause respiratory problems and other health issues, so communities with too much of this pollution need to implement strategies to clean up their air.
Key Points
- 1Evangeline Parish currently has air quality that doesn't meet federal health standards for sulfur dioxide, a harmful pollutine released from industrial facilities like refineries and power plants
- 2Louisiana's plan outlines specific steps to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in the parish to bring the area into compliance with federal air quality standards
- 3The EPA is accepting public comments on this proposed plan until June 10, 2025, allowing residents and businesses to weigh in on the air quality improvement strategy
- 4If approved, the plan will require industrial facilities and potentially other sources in the area to reduce their pollution through equipment upgrades, operational changes, or other measures
- 5Better air quality in the parish would reduce respiratory illnesses and other health problems, particularly for children, elderly people, and those with asthma or lung disease
Key Dates
May 8, 2025
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