EPA Greenlights Ohio's Factory Pollution Cuts in Cleveland Area
Published Date: 4/10/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is proposing to approve Ohio’s plan to reduce pollution from big factories in the Cleveland area, including Lubrizol, Henkel, and Cleveland-Cliffs. This plan helps meet air quality rules for ozone pollution by cutting harmful chemicals like VOCs and NOx. If approved, Cleveland will fully meet its pollution control goals, and the public can comment until May 11, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Cleveland plan to cut VOCs and NOX
The EPA is proposing to approve Ohio’s plan to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and nitrogen oxides (NOX) from large factories including Lubrizol, Henkel, and Cleveland-Cliffs in the Cleveland nonattainment area (Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Summit counties). These measures target major non-CTG sources with a potential to emit of at least 100 tons per year and, if finalized, would satisfy the area’s Moderate RACT requirements under the 2015 ozone standard.
No significant small‑business cost certified
The EPA states this proposed approval "is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities" under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. That means the agency finds the action will not impose significant economic burdens on many small businesses.
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