EPAFinal Rule
OK035.16 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma, Final rule, 9 pages
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Summary
The EPA is allowing Oklahoma to take over responsibility for enforcing federal air pollution rules that protect people from exposure to dangerous chemicals and substances. This means Oklahoma state officials will now do the inspections and enforce the rules that were previously handled directly by the EPA.
Key Points
- 1Oklahoma gains the authority to enforce national air pollution standards for hazardous chemicals instead of the EPA doing it directly
- 2The state will conduct inspections of factories and facilities that release dangerous air pollutants and ensure they follow federal rules
- 3This delegation of authority applies to Oklahoma specifically and affects businesses and industrial sites that emit harmful substances into the air
- 4Oklahoma must have the proper resources and expertise to enforce these rules at the same level the EPA was enforcing them
- 5The change helps streamline oversight by having state officials handle enforcement rather than federal officials, reducing bureaucratic layers
Key Dates
Published
June 20, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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