EPAFinal Rule
Final approval of the Indiana Regional Haze SIP revision for the Second Implementation Period
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Summary
The EPA approved Indiana's updated plan to improve air quality and reduce haze over the next decade. This plan requires power plants and industrial facilities to cut pollution that creates haze, which helps people breathe cleaner air and see farther in national parks and wilderness areas.
Key Points
- 1Indiana must continue reducing air pollution that causes haze, particularly from power plants and large industrial facilities
- 2The plan covers the period from 2026 through the 2030s, with specific pollution reduction targets that companies must meet
- 3Better visibility in national parks, wilderness areas, and scenic locations will improve as haze-causing pollution decreases
- 4Power plants and industrial facilities will need to install or upgrade pollution control equipment to meet the new requirements
- 5Indiana residents, especially those near parks and outdoor areas, will see health benefits from cleaner air
Impact Assessment
If you are an Energy Company or industrial facility operator in Indiana, this means you must implement pollution control measures to reduce haze-causing emissions from your power plants and facilities over the next decade.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Significant
Who is Affected
Energy CompaniesManufacturersState Governments
Key Dates
Published
January 26, 2026
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 5140 CFR Part 70
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EPA-R05-OAR-2021-0963)
EPAEnvironment
Public comment period extension - Proposed approval of the Indiana Regional Haze SIP Revision for the Second Implementation Period
EPAEnvironment
Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period; Extension of Comment Period
EPAEnvironment
Proposed approval of the Indiana Regional Haze SIP Revision for the Second 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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