EPAFinal Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Alaska; Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-hour PM2.5 Serious Area and 189(d) Plan
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Summary
The EPA is approving Alaska's plan to improve air quality in Fairbanks by reducing small particle pollution (PM2.5) that harms people's health. This plan sets specific steps and timelines for the Fairbanks North Star Borough to meet federal clean air standards.
Key Points
- 1Fairbanks has air quality problems during winter months when small particles (PM2.5) get trapped and build up, affecting residents' breathing and health
- 2Alaska created a detailed plan showing how Fairbanks will reduce these harmful particles to meet federal clean air standards over the next several years
- 3The plan includes measures like reducing wood stove use, improving vehicle emissions, and controlling dust from unpaved roads
- 4This approval means EPA agrees the plan is serious and achievable, and Fairbanks must now follow through on the commitments
- 5Local residents, businesses, and vehicle owners in Fairbanks may need to follow new rules to help reduce air pollution
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer or energy company operating in Fairbanks North Star Borough, this means you must implement emission reduction measures to comply with PM2.5 pollution standards by specified deadlines.
Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
ManufacturersEnergy CompaniesTransportation CompaniesState Governments
Key Dates
Published
November 18, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 52
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EPA-R10-OAR-2024-0595)
EPAEnvironment
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Alaska; Adequacy Status of the Motor Vehicle Emissions Budget in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska Submitted 2006 24-hour PM2.5 NAAQS Serious Area and 189(d) Plan
EPAEnvironment
2024-30649
EPAEnvironment
Air Plan Approval: Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-hour PM2.5 Serious Area and 189(d) Plan
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