EPA Cuts Red Tape on Georgia's Clean Air Rules
Published Date: 9/2/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to Georgia’s plan to drop old air pollution rules that no longer fit because Georgia’s air is cleaner now. This means businesses in Georgia won’t need special permits for certain pollution controls tied to outdated problem areas. The change kicks in soon and helps keep things simple without extra costs for companies or the state.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Remove Nonattainment NNSR Permits
On June 27, 2024, Georgia asked EPA to remove nonattainment permitting rules, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from the State Implementation Plan (SIP). If EPA approves, businesses in Georgia would no longer need to get these NNSR permits that applied to areas formerly designated nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).
Remove Emission Reduction Credit Provisions
Georgia asked EPA to remove certain State Implementation Plan (SIP) provisions about using emission reduction credits (ERCs) in a revision submitted on June 27, 2024. If EPA approves, the SIP provisions governing ERC use in Georgia would be removed.
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