🌫️EPA Proposes Finding of Failure to Attain SO2 Standards in Indiana
Finding of Failure To Attain; Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Huntington County Sulfur Dioxide Attainment Plan
Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to find that the Huntington County, Indiana nonattainment area failed to attain the 2010 Sulfur Dioxide (SO<INF>2</INF>) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) by the applicable attainment date of April 9, 2023. EPA is also proposing to approve revisions into the Indiana State Implementation Plan (SIP) intended to provide for attainment of the 2010 SO<INF>2</INF> NAAQS for the Huntington County nonattainment area. These SIP submissions include Indiana's attainment demonstration and other planning elements required under the Clean Air Act (CAA), and a Commissioner's Order containing enforceable emission limits. Further, EPA is proposing to find that the provisions of Indiana's SIP submittal adequately provide for attainment of the NAAQS and that the plan meets all other applicable CAA requirements.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The EPA's proposal indicates that Indiana must submit an updated SIP for the Huntington area due to failing to meet SO2 NAAQS, which involves compliance requirements and potential financial impact on local businesses, particularly manufacturers like Isolatek. Additionally, the established regulations and enforcement measures may affect operational costs and ongoing compliance.