2025-15987Proposed Rule

EPA Approves Alabama's Updated Air Permit Standards

Published Date: 8/21/2025

Proposed Rule

Summary

The EPA is ready to approve Alabama’s updated air permit rules, making sure they meet clean air standards. This affects businesses and industries in Alabama that need permits to control air pollution. The changes are small but important, helping keep the air cleaner without adding big costs or delays.

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Alabama permit rule approval for businesses

If you run a business in Alabama that needs an air pollution permit, the EPA is proposing to approve minor updates to Alabama’s permit rules. The revision was submitted by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management on December 20, 2023, and EPA is proposing approval under the Clean Air Act. EPA says the changes are small and should not add big costs or delays for permit applicants.

Minor air-quality rule changes keep air cleaner

If you live in Alabama, the EPA is proposing to approve state changes to air permit rules that the agency says will help keep the air cleaner. The SIP revision was submitted on December 20, 2023, and EPA proposes approval under the Clean Air Act; EPA describes the changes as minor and not likely to add big costs or delays.

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Key Dates

Published Date
8/21/2025

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