Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Clean Air Act Operating Permit Program; Issuance of Operating Permit to Deseret Generation and Transmission Co-operative
Summary
The EPA approved an operating permit for Deseret Generation and Transmission Co-operative, a power company, allowing it to continue operating its facilities while meeting federal air quality standards. This permit ensures the company follows Clean Air Act rules designed to protect air quality and public health in the areas where it operates.
Key Points
- 1Deseret Generation and Transmission Co-operative received official EPA approval to operate its power generation facilities under specific air pollution control requirements
- 2The permit is part of the Clean Air Act's system to ensure power plants and industrial facilities don't release excessive pollution into the air
- 3The company must follow monitoring and reporting requirements to prove it's complying with air quality standards set by the federal government
- 4This permit affects air quality in the regions where the company's power plants and transmission facilities are located
- 5The regulation reflects EPA's approval of Utah's state air quality plan (State Implementation Plan) as it applies to this specific company
Impact Assessment
If you are a consumer in areas served by Deseret Generation and Transmission Co-operative, this means your electricity provider can continue operating under federal air quality standards that protect your local air quality and health.
Regional
Minimal
Key Dates
January 16, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: California; Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Program
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Kentucky; Emissions Inventory and Nonattainment New Source Review for the Henderson-Webster Sulfur Dioxide Nonattainment Area
State Implementation Plan: Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Boundary Expansion and Applicability of Certain Clean Air Act Requirements
State Implementation Plan: Due Date for the Regional Haze Third Implementation Period
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.