🌱EPA Proposes New Air Quality Regulations for Arizona Agriculture
Air Plan Revisions; Arizona; Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing an approval and a limited approval and limited disapproval of a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission made by the State of Arizona to address emissions of particulate matter 10 micrometers in diameter or smaller (PM<INF>10</INF>) from agricultural operations. The SIP submission includes an amended statute, two definition rules, and two rules regulating crop and animal operations in Pinal County, Arizona. We are proposing action on local rules to regulate these emission sources under the Clean Air Act (CAA or "Act"). We are taking comments on this proposal and plan to follow with a final action.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The proposed rule by the EPA regarding emissions from agricultural operations in Arizona establishes compliance requirements for businesses in agriculture, particularly impacting those involved in dairy, beef, poultry, and crop operations. Business owners must adapt operations to meet new Best Management Practices (BMPs), affecting costs and potential funding opportunities based on compliance.