OK035.17 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma, Proposed rule, 4 pages
Summary
The EPA is proposing to let Oklahoma take over management of air pollution rules that protect people from dangerous chemicals. This means Oklahoma state officials would enforce federal air quality standards instead of the EPA doing it directly.
Key Points
- 1The EPA wants to give Oklahoma authority to enforce national air pollution standards for hazardous chemicals in the state
- 2Oklahoma would take responsibility for inspecting businesses, issuing permits, and ensuring companies follow air quality rules
- 3This delegation only applies to specific air pollution standards (OK035.17) and doesn't change the actual pollution limits themselves
- 4The public has until August 12, 2025 to submit comments on whether this transfer of authority is a good idea
- 5Oklahoma businesses that produce or release hazardous air pollutants would work with state regulators instead of federal EPA officials
Impact Assessment
If you are a Manufacturer in Oklahoma, this means state environmental officials will now directly enforce federal air pollution standards for hazardous chemicals at your facility instead of federal EPA inspectors.
State-specific
Minimal
Key Dates
July 10, 2025
Regulatory Connections
OK035.22 Oklahoma; National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma, Final rule; notice of delegation, 7 pages. This rule is effective February 2, 2026. This Federal Register begins near the lower right corner of the first page.
OK035.16 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma, Final rule, 9 pages
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