25 Sep 2025
🌫️EPA Approves Washington Regional Haze SIP
Air Plan Approval; Washington; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving the regional haze State implementation plan (SIP) revision, submitted by Washington on January 28, 2022, to address applicable requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the regional haze program's second implementation period.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The EPA's approval of Washington's Regional Haze SIP contains compliance and regulatory requirements concerning visibility impairments caused by air pollution, impacting businesses that contribute to such emissions. Non-compliance may result in financial penalties or operational restrictions.
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