EPAProposed Rule

Air Plan Approval; CO; Colorado Common Provisions and Procedural Rules

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Summary

The EPA is proposing new rules for how Colorado manages air quality standards and follows federal air pollution procedures. These rules help ensure Colorado's air stays clean and meets national health standards to protect residents from pollution-related health problems.

Key Points

  • 1Colorado must follow specific EPA procedures for managing and improving air quality in the state
  • 2The rules establish common guidelines that apply across Colorado for tracking air pollution and making improvements
  • 3Companies and local governments in Colorado will need to follow these standardized procedures when dealing with air quality issues
  • 4The public has until February 3, 2026 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose these proposed rules
  • 5If approved, these rules will help protect Colorado residents' health by maintaining cleaner air standards

Impact Assessment

If you are a Colorado manufacturer or energy company, this means you'll need to follow updated air quality management procedures and may need to adjust operations to meet revised federal air pollution standards.

Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope

State-specific

Compliance Cost

Moderate

Who is Affected
State GovernmentsManufacturersEnergy CompaniesTransportation Companies

Key Dates

Published

January 8, 2026

Comment Deadline

February 3, 2026

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Regulatory Connections

Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 51
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EPA-R08-OAR-2024-0550)

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