EPA Greenlights West Virginia's Regional Haze Reduction Plan
Published Date: 7/7/2025
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The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to West Virginia’s updated plan to clear up the air and reduce haze in the state’s skies. This plan affects local communities and industries by setting new pollution rules to keep the air cleaner through the next few years. The changes kick in now, helping West Virginia meet clean air goals without extra costs for businesses.
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2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
EPA Approves West Virginia Haze Plan
If you live or work in West Virginia, the EPA approved the State’s regional haze plan revision that West Virginia submitted on August 12, 2022, to meet Clean Air Act requirements for the program’s second implementation period. This approval sets new pollution rules to keep the air cleaner in local communities and industries.
Approval Says No Extra Business Costs
The EPA’s approval says West Virginia’s revised plan helps meet clean-air goals without imposing extra costs on businesses. If you run or work for a business in West Virginia, the action is presented as not adding new compliance costs.
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