EPAFinal Rule
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period
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Summary
The EPA approved South Dakota's plan to reduce haze and improve visibility in the state's national parks and wilderness areas over the next several years. The plan requires certain industrial facilities to cut air pollution that causes haze, helping protect scenic views and public health.
Key Points
- 1South Dakota must reduce air pollution that causes haze in protected scenic areas like national parks and wilderness regions
- 2Industrial facilities and power plants in South Dakota will need to install or upgrade pollution control equipment to meet the new standards
- 3The plan covers the period from roughly 2024 through the early 2030s, with specific pollution reduction targets that facilities must meet
- 4Clearer air and improved visibility will benefit visitors to South Dakota's national parks and wilderness areas, plus support public health
- 5The EPA reviewed and approved South Dakota's plan to ensure it meets federal air quality standards for regional haze reduction
Impact Assessment
If you are a manufacturer or energy company operating in South Dakota, this means you must reduce air pollution emissions from your facilities to meet haze reduction targets, which may require equipment upgrades or process modifications.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
ManufacturersEnergy CompaniesState GovernmentsTribal Nations
Key Dates
Published
August 28, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 5140 CFR Part 60
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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