🌍EPA Proposes Approval of Ohio's Sulfur Dioxide Maintenance Plan
Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Second Maintenance Plan for the Ohio Portion of the Campbell-Clermont, KY-OH SO2 Maintenance Area
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve, under the Clean Air Act (CAA), the second 10-year maintenance plan submitted to EPA on November 7, 2024, by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for the Ohio portion of the Campbell- Clermont Counties, Kentucky-Ohio maintenance area. The Ohio portion of this area consists of Pierce Township in Clermont County, Ohio. The plan addresses the second 10-year maintenance period for the 2010 sulfur dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). EPA is proposing to approve Ohio EPA's submittal for the area because it provides for the continued maintenance of the 2010 SO<INF>2</INF> NAAQS through the end of the second 10-year portion of the maintenance period.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The EPA's proposed rule approving Ohio's maintenance plan for sulfur dioxide NAAQS signifies compliance and regulatory requirements for businesses operating in the area. This could affect operational costs and necessitate adjustments to business practices.