EPAFinal Rule
TX240.35 Withdrawals of Findings of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan and Finding of Failure To Attain for the Rusk and Panola Counties, Texas 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard Area, Final rule.
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Summary
The EPA is withdrawing previous findings that Rusk and Panola Counties in Texas failed to meet federal air quality standards for sulfur dioxide pollution. This means the EPA no longer considers these counties to be in violation of clean air requirements, likely because air quality has improved in the region.
Key Points
- 1The EPA is removing enforcement actions against Rusk and Panola Counties for not meeting sulfur dioxide air quality standards that were set in 2010
- 2Air quality improvements in these Texas counties mean they now meet federal pollution limits for sulfur dioxide, a harmful gas released mainly from power plants and industrial facilities
- 3This withdrawal cancels previous penalties and requirements that would have forced the counties to submit plans to reduce sulfur dioxide pollution
- 4The change affects residents in these counties by reducing strict air quality regulations that were in place due to pollution concerns
- 5This is a final rule, meaning the EPA has completed its review and the decision is now in effect
Key Dates
Published
September 5, 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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