🌫️EPA Proposes Redesignation of Detroit for Sulfur Dioxide Attainment
Air Plan Approval; Michigan; Detroit 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Redesignation and Maintenance Plan
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Detroit, Michigan area is attaining the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) and to act in accordance with a request from Michigan to redesignate the area to attainment for the 2010 SO<INF>2</INF> NAAQS, because the request meets the statutory requirements for redesignation under the Clean Air Act (CAA). EPA is also proposing to approve Michigan's maintenance plan for the Detroit area. Michigan submitted the request for approval of the Detroit nonattainment area's redesignation and maintenance plan on May 5, 2025. EPA approved Michigan's attainment plan for the Detroit area on May 19, 2025.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The content deals with the EPA's proposed redesignation of the Detroit area to attainment for sulfur dioxide standards, which carries compliance requirements for businesses emitting pollutants. The maintenance plan, containing enforceable emission limits for major sources, directly impacts businesses like U.S. Steel, EES Coke, and DIG, requiring them to adhere to stricter regulations.