EPAProposed Rule
Proposed Air Plan Approval; Minnesota Exempt Source SIP Revision
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Summary
The EPA is proposing to approve Minnesota's updated air quality plan that allows certain small businesses and facilities to operate without strict air pollution permits. This change could make it easier for these exempt sources to do business while still protecting air quality in the state.
Key Points
- 1Minnesota submitted a revised air quality plan that identifies which small polluting sources don't need to get special air pollution permits from the state
- 2The EPA is reviewing whether Minnesota's exemptions are reasonable and won't harm air quality in communities across the state
- 3Public comment period runs from July 16 to August 16, 2025, allowing residents and businesses to share their views on the proposed approval
- 4If approved, Minnesota businesses classified as 'exempt sources' will have less paperwork and bureaucratic requirements to operate
- 5This affects small industrial operations, maintenance facilities, and similar businesses in Minnesota that generate air pollution but below certain threshold levels
Key Dates
Published
July 16, 2025
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