EPA Approves Vermont's Regional Haze Cleanup Strategy
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Summary
The EPA just gave a thumbs-up to Vermont’s updated plan to clear up regional haze and keep the skies bright in special protected areas. This plan, effective December 18, 2025, helps Vermont meet clean air goals without extra costs for businesses or residents. It’s all about making sure we can see those beautiful mountain views for years to come!
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EPA Approves Vermont Haze Plan
EPA is approving Vermont’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan (submitted July 1, 2024) for the second implementation period and adding it into Vermont’s SIP. This approval is effective December 18, 2025 and confirms Vermont meets the Clean Air Act requirements for preventing and remedying regional haze in mandatory Class I Federal areas.
No New Federal Costs For Small Firms
EPA states this approval "does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by state law" and certified the action as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The rule becomes effective December 18, 2025, so Vermont businesses are not being required to follow new federal controls as part of this approval.
Tribal Lands Excluded From Approval
EPA specifies this SIP approval is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in any other area where a tribe has demonstrated jurisdiction. In those areas of Indian country, the rule will not impose substantial direct costs on tribal governments or preempt tribal law.
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