Ohio Gets 10 More Years of Clean SO2 Air Plan
Published Date: 7/16/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is set to approve Ohio’s plan to keep the air clean in Pierce Township, Clermont County, for another 10 years by controlling sulfur dioxide pollution. This plan helps make sure the air stays safe and healthy through 2034 without extra costs for residents or businesses. If you live or work there, you can breathe easier knowing the air quality rules are staying strong!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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SO2 Air Quality Plan Extended to 2034
You live or work in Pierce Township, Clermont County, Ohio, this rule keeps the area's sulfur dioxide (SO2) air quality protections in place for another 10 years. The Ohio EPA submitted the second 10-year maintenance plan on November 7, 2024, and the EPA is proposing to approve it to maintain the 2010 SO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standard through 2034. The proposal states this continuation will not impose extra costs on residents or businesses.
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