EPAFinal Rule
LA071.08 Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Louisiana; Nonattainment Plan for the Evangeline Parish 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard Nonattainment Area, Final rule, 3 pages
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Summary
The EPA is approving Louisiana's plan to reduce sulfur dioxide pollution in Evangeline Parish to meet federal clean air standards. Sulfur dioxide is a harmful air pollutant that can cause respiratory problems, so this regulation requires the state to implement measures to bring the area's air quality up to acceptable levels.
Key Points
- 1Evangeline Parish in Louisiana has been designated as an area with unhealthy levels of sulfur dioxide, a pollutant that harms breathing and air quality
- 2Louisiana submitted a plan to the EPA showing how it will reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in this area to meet federal air quality standards
- 3The EPA has reviewed and approved Louisiana's plan, meaning the state must now carry out the pollution-reduction measures it outlined
- 4Industries and facilities that emit sulfur dioxide in Evangeline Parish will likely face new restrictions or requirements to cut their emissions
- 5This regulation protects the health of people living in Evangeline Parish by ensuring they have cleaner air to breathe
Impact Assessment
If you are an Energy Company or Manufacturer in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, this means you must implement pollution control measures to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions to meet federal air quality standards.
Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope
State-specific
Compliance Cost
Moderate
Who is Affected
Energy CompaniesManufacturersState Governments
Key Dates
Published
July 10, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Authorized By
Amends CFR Sections
40 CFR Part 51
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (EPA-R06-OAR-2025-0173)
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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