🌬️Georgia Eases Air Quality Permitting Requirements for Businesses
Air Plan Approval; GA; Removal of Nonattainment Area New Source Review
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 27, 2024. The revision seeks to remove permitting requirements related to nonattainment, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from Georgia's SIP as obsolete, remove certain provisions related to the use of emission reduction credits (ERCs), and make other changes based upon the lack of any areas designated as nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in Georgia. EPA is proposing to approve these changes pursuant to the Clean Air Act (CAA or Act).
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulation involves the removal of nonattainment area new source review (NNSR) permitting requirements in Georgia, allowing for easier compliance regarding air quality standards. This impacts businesses by potentially reducing regulatory burden and permitting delays associated with emission controls, facilitating construction and modifications of facilities.