🌍EPA's Proposed Air
Air Plan Approval; AK, Fairbanks North Star Borough; 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 Serious Area and 189(d) Plan
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve the state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Alaska (Alaska or the State) on December 4, 2024, to address Clean Air Act requirements for the 2006 24-hour fine particulate matter (PM<INF>2.5</INF>) national ambient air quality standards in the Fairbanks North Star Borough Serious PM<INF>2.5</INF> nonattainment area. Alaska's submission includes SIP revisions to meet nonattainment planning requirements for emissions inventories, modeling and sulfur dioxide precursor demonstration for major stationary sources, control measures, attainment projections and progress to attainment and associated motor vehicle emissions budgets, and contingency measures. The EPA is also starting the adequacy process for the budgets.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The text outlines the proposed rule from the EPA approving revisions to Alaska's state implementation plan (SIP) addressing air quality regulations for PM2.5. Business owners in the Fairbanks area may face compliance and regulatory requirements impacting their operations, especially those in industries related to air quality, emissions, or energy. Compliance with enhanced control measures and potential costs for implementation represent financial implications for businesses operating in the area.