🌍EPA Delegates NESHAP Authority to Oklahoma for Air Quality Management
National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants; Delegation of Authority to Oklahoma
Summary
The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) has submitted updated regulations for receiving delegation and approval of its program for the implementation and enforcement of certain National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for all sources, as provided for under previously approved delegation mechanisms. The updated State regulations incorporate by reference certain NESHAP promulgated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as they existed through June 30, 2022. The EPA is providing notice that it is taking final action to approve the delegation of certain NESHAP to ODEQ. The final delegation of authority under this action applies to sources located in certain areas of Indian country as discussed herein.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
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The regulation details the delegation of authority to the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality to implement and enforce certain National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). This impacts businesses as they must comply with updated emission standards and could face financial implications related to compliance costs.