2025-09479Notice

EPA Eases Factory Emission Testing with New Methods

Published Date: 5/28/2025

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Summary

The EPA just approved new, easier test methods for checking pollution from factories and other sources during 2024. These changes help businesses follow air quality rules more simply and could save time and money. If you run or regulate facilities that release emissions, these updates affect you starting this year.

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Simpler Pollution Testing Rules Approved

If you run or regulate a facility that releases air pollution, the EPA approved broadly applicable alternative test methods under New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and NESHAP between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. These new methods are meant to make compliance testing simpler and could save facilities time and money starting in 2024.

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5/28/2025

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