EPA Approves Kansas Plan to Charge Polluters More Money
Published Date: 1/15/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is proposing to approve Kansas’s updated rules for tracking pollution and charging fees to keep their air permit program running smoothly. These changes add a new fee category and update existing fees, making sure Kansas stays in sync with federal rules without affecting air quality. If you want to share your thoughts, you’ve got until February 14, 2025, to speak up!
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 4 costs, 0 mixed.
New HAP Emissions Fee Imposed
If your facility emits hazardous air pollutants (HAPs), Kansas adds a new HAP fee of $80.00 per ton starting in calendar year 2025 and each year after. This means facilities that report HAP tons will owe an $80.00-per-ton charge beginning in 2025.
Minimum $1,000 Facility Fee Applied Additively
Kansas keeps the $1,000 minimum facility fee but, starting in calendar year 2025, applies it in addition to the per-ton criteria fee and the new HAP fee. That means facilities will pay the $1,000 base facility fee plus any per-ton fees beginning in 2025.
Class II Fee Schedule Matches Class I
Kansas establishes a Class II annual emissions fee schedule for calendar year 2025 and beyond that sets fees at $56 per ton of criteria emissions and $80 per ton of HAP emissions, and adds submittal, late fee, and refund rules. Class II FESOP sources will follow these same per-ton fee rates and new submission rules starting in 2025.
Criteria Emissions Fee Rises to $56/ton
Kansas increases the criteria emissions fee from $53.00 per ton (effective through 2024) to $56.00 per ton for calendar year 2025 and beyond. Facilities that report criteria pollutant tons will pay $56.00 per ton starting in 2025.
Annual Submission Deadline Moved to April 1
Kansas changes the annual deadline for permits-by-rule Class II sources (and those with actual emissions less than 50% of major thresholds) to submit their annual emissions inventory and fees from February 15 to April 1 each year. This shifts the required submission date to April 1 starting with the rule as written.
Personalized for You
How does this regulation affect your finances?
Personalize government policy and PRIA will tell you what this federal register document means for your household, plus every other regulation we track. PRIA reads each provision against your financial profile to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Key Dates
Related Federal Register Documents
2026-20735, Extensions of Credit to Insiders
The FDIC is giving banks and insiders more time to share their thoughts on new rules about loans to insiders by extending the comment deadline to November 4, 2026. These rules aim to keep lending fair and safe, especially when insiders like executives or board members borrow money. If you’re involved with banks or interested in fair lending, now’s your chance to speak up before the final rules are set!
2026-20790, Application of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to the Refunded Portion of Certain Federal Refundable Tax Credits; Hearing Cancellation
The IRS canceled a public hearing set for October 14, 2026, about new rules on how certain refunded tax credits count as federal benefits under a 1996 law. This affects individuals who get refundable tax credits, clarifying how those refunds are treated but with no immediate money changes. Since no one signed up to speak, the hearing won’t happen, but the proposed rules are still out for public comment.
2026-20721, Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: Enforcement Policy for Certain Retail Food Establishments and Restaurants; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability
The FDA is sharing a draft plan about new food tracking rules that mostly won’t apply to certain stores and restaurants right now. If you run a retail food place or restaurant, you don’t have to worry about extra paperwork just yet, but the FDA wants your feedback by November 23, 2026. This helps them decide the final rules without causing extra costs or hassle for small businesses.
2026-20650, Low-Value Shipments
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection is proposing new rules to make importing low-value goods (under $2,500) easier and more electronic, especially for mail shipments. They want to add new data requirements for carriers and require bonds for some shipments to keep things safe and smooth. If you’re involved in shipping or receiving small packages, get ready to adapt by December 7, 2026, when comments on these changes close.
2026-20660, Optional Practical Training Fees
Starting soon, international students using Optional Practical Training (OPT) will face new fees: $70,000 for their first OPT and $30,000 for any extra OPT periods. This change aims to stop fraud and protect U.S. workers. If you want to share your thoughts, make sure to comment by November 9, 2026!
2026-20677, Airworthiness Directives; Various Helicopters
The FAA wants to update rules for helicopters with radio altimeters because 5G signals in Canada can mess with their readings. Pilots will need to follow new flight manual limits when flying in Canadian airspace to keep things safe. Comments on this change are open until November 23, 2026, and it mainly affects helicopter operators flying near Canada.
Previous / Next Documents
Previous: 2024-31561, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition
The Department of Defense, GSA, and NASA want to update rules to stop companies from having conflicts of interest when working on government contracts. These changes will help make sure contractors play fair and don’t get an unfair advantage. If you’re involved in federal contracts, get ready to follow new guidelines and share your thoughts by March 17, 2025.
Next: 2025-00193, Oranges and Grapefruit Grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas; Increased Assessment Rate
If you grow oranges or grapefruit in Texas’ Lower Rio Grande Valley, get ready to chip in a bit more! The fee per carton is proposed to go up from 3 cents to 4 cents starting in 2024-2025 and will stay that way unless changed later. This helps support the local citrus industry, and comments on this change are open until February 14, 2025.