EPA Nods to New York's Ozone Emission Tracking Plan
Published Date: 5/8/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to New York’s plan showing it meets air pollution rules for ozone from 2008 and 2015. This means New York will keep tracking and reporting emissions to help keep our air clean. Businesses and communities in New York should keep an eye on these updates to stay in the clear and support healthier air.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
NY SIP Approved for 2008/2015 Ozone
The EPA is proposing to approve New York’s State Implementation Plan revisions that certify the State met emission-statement program requirements for the 2008 and 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for the Serious and Moderate classifications. This approval means New York will continue tracking and reporting emissions under those emission statement programs for ozone.
Businesses Keep Emission Reporting Duties
The EPA action relates to New York’s certification that emission statement programs are in place for ozone (2008 and 2015 NAAQS), so businesses and emission sources in New York should continue to track and report their emissions under those programs to comply with the State plan.
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