EPA Gives South Carolina Mixed Bag on Pollution Permit Rules
Published Date: 1/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to some updates South Carolina made to its rules for small pollution sources but saying no to others. These changes affect businesses that need minor source permits and aim to keep the air cleaner. Some parts will take effect soon, so companies should watch for new rules that might change how they get permits or spend money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
SC Minor-Source Permit Rules Changed
The EPA is proposing to partially approve and partially disapprove changes South Carolina made to its minor source permit program and minor New Source Review (NSR). The State submitted these revisions on October 1, 2007; July 18, 2011; June 17, 2013; August 8, 2014; January 20, 2016; July 27, 2016; and April 24, 2020, and the action is proposed under the Clean Air Act. If you run a business in South Carolina that needs a minor source permit, these proposed changes could alter how you obtain permits and how much you spend; some approved parts will take effect soon, so watch for follow-up rules.
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