Florida's Haze Plan Gets EPA Green Light for Cleaner Air
Published Date: 6/5/2025
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The EPA just gave a thumbs-up to Florida’s updated plan to clear up the skies and reduce haze in special natural areas. This plan, updated through 2024, helps keep the air cleaner and the views clearer for everyone, especially in protected parks. Florida’s changes meet all the rules, so no extra costs or delays are expected—just fresher air ahead!
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Florida plan approved to reduce haze
If you live in Florida, the EPA approved Florida’s regional haze plan as updated through 2024 (submitted October 8, 2021 and supplemented June 14, 2024 and October 28, 2024). The plan is meant to reduce haze and keep visibility clearer in mandatory Class I Federal areas (protected parks). The EPA found Florida’s submission meets Clean Air Act and Regional Haze Rule requirements and the summary states no extra costs or delays are expected.
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