EPAFinal Rule
State Implementation Plan: Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Boundary Expansion and Applicability of Certain Clean Air Act Requirements
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Summary
This rule expands the area in Utah's Northern Wasatch Front region where the EPA considers air quality to be unhealthy due to excessive ozone pollution. Communities in this expanded area must now follow stricter air quality rules to reduce ozone pollution and protect public health.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is expanding the boundary of the ozone pollution problem area in northern Utah to include more communities around the Wasatch Front
- 2More towns and cities in this region must now follow federal Clean Air Act requirements to reduce air pollution that causes smog and ozone
- 3Expanded area affects air quality rules for cars, factories, and other pollution sources in the region
- 4States and local governments must create or update plans to show how they will improve air quality to meet federal standards
- 5Residents in the expanded area may benefit from stricter pollution controls that improve air quality and public health
Key Dates
Published
January 6, 2026
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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