EPA Greenlights Oklahoma's Updated Open Burning Rules
Published Date: 7/7/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is set to approve Oklahoma’s updated air pollution rules about open burning, which means cleaner air for everyone in the state. These changes affect people and businesses that burn materials outdoors, helping keep smoke and pollution in check. The updates were submitted in late 2024 and aim to protect health without adding big costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Oklahoma Open-Burning Rules Approved
If you live or run a business in Oklahoma, the EPA is proposing to approve changes to the state's open burning rules (Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 252, Chapter 100, Subchapter 13). The update was submitted on November 25, 2024 and affects people and businesses that burn materials outdoors by aiming to reduce smoke and air pollution to protect health.
No Large New Compliance Costs Expected
The submitted revisions aim to protect health without adding big costs or delays for those affected. That means businesses and individuals who burn materials outdoors in Oklahoma are not expected to face large new compliance expenses under these changes.
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