EPA Delegates Air Pollution Duties to West Virginia Officials
Published Date: 9/5/2025
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Summary
The EPA officially gave West Virginia the green light to handle new and updated air pollution rules starting January 21, 2025. This means local businesses must follow these updated standards, and the state will enforce them to keep our air cleaner. No new costs are announced, but everyone should stay tuned for smooth changes ahead!
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West Virginia Enforces Updated Air Rules
On January 21, 2025, the EPA acknowledged that West Virginia may implement and enforce updated National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) and New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). If you run a regulated facility in West Virginia, your business must follow those updated standards and the State will enforce them; the notice does not announce any new costs. EPA also made its letter to West Virginia available to inform regulated facilities and the public.
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