TX223.15 Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Texas; Reasonably Available Control Technology in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area, Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking, 3 pages.
Summary
The EPA is proposing new rules to help reduce air pollution in the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area of Texas, which currently fails to meet federal air quality standards for ozone. The proposed regulations would require certain industries and facilities to use the best available pollution control technology to improve air quality in this region.
Key Points
- 1This rule focuses on the Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area, which has persistent ozone pollution problems that exceed federal safety limits
- 2Industries and businesses in this region would be required to install and use the most practical pollution-reducing technology available to them
- 3The EPA is accepting public comments on this proposal until October 7, 2025, and anyone can submit feedback about how the rule might affect their community or business
- 4Better air quality in this region could reduce respiratory health problems like asthma and other breathing difficulties, especially for children and elderly people
- 5Texas state officials will work with the EPA to implement these controls if the rule is finalized
Key Dates
September 5, 2025
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