Shinnecock Nation Gets 'Serious' Ozone Pollution Upgrade from EPA
Published Date: 7/31/2025
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Summary
The Shinnecock Indian Nation area in New York didn’t meet the 2015 ozone air quality standards on time. Because of this, starting September 2, 2025, the area will be officially labeled as a “Serious” pollution zone, meaning stricter rules and actions will kick in to clean the air. This change helps protect health and follows the law’s requirements.
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Shinnecock Area Reclassified to 'Serious'
If you live in the Shinnecock Indian Nation area in New York, that area failed to meet the 2015 ozone air quality standard and will be reclassified to "Serious" nonattainment on September 2, 2025. This reclassification means stricter actions to address ozone pollution will take effect for that area under the Clean Air Act.
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