EPAFinal Rule

State Implementation Plan: Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone Nonattainment Area Boundary Expansion and Applicability of Certain Clean Air Act Requirements

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Summary

This rule expands the area in Utah's Northern Wasatch Front region where the EPA considers air quality to be unhealthy due to excessive ozone pollution. Communities in this expanded area must now follow stricter air quality rules to reduce ozone pollution and protect public health.

Key Points

  • 1The EPA is expanding the boundary of the ozone pollution problem area in northern Utah to include more communities around the Wasatch Front
  • 2More towns and cities in this region must now follow federal Clean Air Act requirements to reduce air pollution that causes smog and ozone
  • 3Expanded area affects air quality rules for cars, factories, and other pollution sources in the region
  • 4States and local governments must create or update plans to show how they will improve air quality to meet federal standards
  • 5Residents in the expanded area may benefit from stricter pollution controls that improve air quality and public health

Impact Assessment

If you are a manufacturer or transportation company in the Northern Wasatch Front region, you must implement stricter emissions controls and operational practices to meet new ozone pollution reduction requirements.

Impact Level
Significant
Geographic Scope

State-specific

Compliance Cost

Significant

Who is Affected
ManufacturersTransportation CompaniesEnergy CompaniesState Governments

Key Dates

Published

January 6, 2026

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.