EPA Hits Pause on Sanctions for California Cement Rules
Published Date: 6/4/2025
Rule
Summary
The EPA says California’s Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District fixed its pollution rules for cement factories, so the penalties that were about to start are now paused. If the EPA gives final approval, these penalties will be dropped for good. This means cleaner air rules stay on track without hurting local businesses or roads right now.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Sanctions Stayed for Eastern Kern Cement Kilns
If you operate a Portland cement kiln in the Eastern Kern Air Pollution Control District (California), the EPA has made an interim final determination that the district’s revised rule addresses RACT requirements for controlling NOx. As a result, the application of offset sanctions triggered by EPA’s 2023 limited disapproval is stayed and the application of highway sanctions is deferred; if EPA finalizes its approval, relief from these sanctions will become permanent.
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