Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Ohio; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period
Summary
This EPA rule approves Ohio's plan to improve air clarity and visibility, particularly at national parks and scenic areas, by requiring power plants and industrial facilities to reduce pollution emissions. The plan sets specific targets for the next decade to make the air cleaner and allow people to see farther distances in natural areas.
Key Points
- 1Ohio must reduce air pollution from large industrial sources like power plants to improve visibility at scenic locations and national parks
- 2This is the second phase of a long-term federal effort to restore clear air quality in areas that have been affected by haze and pollution
- 3Companies operating factories and power plants will need to install better pollution control equipment or reduce their operations
- 4The EPA reviewed and approved Ohio's specific plan for meeting federal air quality goals over the next several years
- 5Clearer air means better visibility for outdoor recreation and potential health benefits for people living downwind of major pollution sources
Impact Assessment
If you are an Energy Company or industrial facility operator in Ohio, this means you must implement pollution control measures to reduce emissions and meet specific visibility improvement targets over the next decade.
State-specific
Significant
Key Dates
July 8, 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.