EPA Approves Iowa’s Plan to Clear Regional Haze
Published Date: 8/5/2025
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The EPA just gave a thumbs-up to Iowa’s plan to clear up the air and keep our skies bright for the next few years. This plan helps protect special natural areas from haze caused by pollution, making sure Iowa stays on track with clean air goals. Businesses and communities in Iowa will follow this updated plan starting now, helping everyone breathe easier without extra costs.
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EPA Approves Iowa Regional Haze Plan
The EPA approved Iowa’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the program’s second implementation period. If you live or do business in Iowa, the updated plan applies starting now and is meant to prevent and fix human-caused haze in mandatory Class I Federal areas. The EPA says this approval satisfies the Clean Air Act and the Regional Haze Rule requirements and will be implemented without extra costs.
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