Vermont's Air Haze Plan Clears EPA Hurdle for Better Views
Published Date: 5/23/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is set to approve Vermont’s updated plan to clear up the air and keep our skies beautiful for the next few years. This plan helps reduce haze in special natural areas, making sure Vermont stays on track with clean air goals. It affects local communities and businesses, with no big costs expected, and kicks in for the second phase starting soon.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Proposes Approval of Vermont SIP
If you live or run a business in Vermont, the EPA is proposing to approve Vermont’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan submitted July 1, 2024 for the second implementation period. The EPA says the submission satisfies requirements under the Clean Air Act and the Regional Haze Rule (sections 110 and 169A).
Visibility Improvements for Class I Areas
The plan aims to reduce anthropogenic impairment of visibility in mandatory Class I Federal areas in Vermont during the second implementation period. The document notes this action affects local communities and businesses and states there are "no big costs expected."
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