Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Ohio; Second Maintenance Plan for the Ohio portion of the Campbell-Clermont, KY-OH SO2 Maintenance Area
Summary
The EPA is reviewing Ohio's plan to maintain clean air quality in the Campbell-Clermont area (which spans Kentucky and Ohio) by keeping sulfur dioxide pollution under control. This is an update to a previous air quality plan to ensure the region continues to meet federal clean air standards.
Key Points
- 1This regulation updates Ohio's air pollution control plan specifically for the Campbell-Clermont area along the Kentucky-Ohio border
- 2The focus is on sulfur dioxide (SO2), a harmful pollutant released from power plants and industrial facilities that can cause respiratory problems
- 3The EPA is proposing to approve Ohio's second maintenance plan, meaning the state has shown it can keep SO2 pollution levels below federal limits
- 4The public has until August 16, 2025 to submit comments on whether they support or oppose this plan
- 5If approved, this plan helps ensure better air quality and public health for residents in this region
Impact Assessment
If you are an Energy Company or Manufacturer in the Campbell-Clermont area, this means you must continue operating under sulfur dioxide emission limits to maintain the region's air quality compliance.
Regional
Moderate
Key Dates
July 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.
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