EPAFinal Rule
TX258.067 Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Texas and Oklahoma; Texas Regional Haze Plans for the First and Second Implementation Periods and Five-Year Progress Report; Oklahoma Regional Haze Plan for the First Implementation Period, Final Rule, 9 pages
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Summary
This federal rule approves air quality improvement plans from Texas and Oklahoma designed to reduce haze and improve visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. The plans outline how these states will reduce air pollution from power plants, industrial facilities, and other sources to meet federal clean air standards.
Key Points
- 1Texas and Oklahoma submitted plans explaining how they will reduce pollution that causes haze in protected scenic areas like national parks
- 2The EPA approved Texas's plans for two different time periods and accepted a progress report showing what Texas has accomplished so far
- 3The EPA approved Oklahoma's initial plan for reducing regional haze pollution
- 4Power plants, factories, and other industrial facilities in these states may need to install or upgrade pollution control equipment to meet the new requirements
- 5The plans aim to improve visibility and air quality in national parks and wilderness areas, which benefits both the environment and people who visit these areas
Key Dates
Published
December 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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