Salina, Kansas: EPA Declares Air Clean, Plans 10-Year Party
Published Date: 11/18/2025
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Great news for Salina, Kansas! The EPA says the air there is clean enough to meet lead pollution standards from 2008, so they’re officially redesignating the area as meeting those standards. This change kicks in December 18, 2025, and comes with a 10-year plan to keep the air safe and healthy—no extra costs for locals, just cleaner air ahead!
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4 provisions identified: 4 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Stryten Permit Made Federally Enforceable
The EPA incorporated by reference Construction Permit #1690035 (state effective date December 27, 2018) for Stryten Salina LLC (formerly Exide) into the Kansas SIP, making the permit requirements federally enforceable as of the rule's effective date. The December 2018 permit includes updated lead control measures such as improved filtration, expanded negative pressure ventilation, paving, and dust suppression.
Salina Redesignated Attainment for Lead
The EPA officially redesignated part of Saline County (Salina, Kansas) to attainment for the 2008 lead National Ambient Air Quality Standard, effective December 18, 2025. This changes the legal designation of the listed portion of Saline County to "Attainment" in 40 CFR part 81.
10-Year Lead Maintenance Plan Approved
The EPA approved Kansas's 10-year maintenance plan to keep the Salina area in attainment for the 2008 lead standard, including contingency provisions to address any future violations. The maintenance plan is approved into the Kansas SIP and is enforceable as part of the state's plan.
No Significant Small-Entity Economic Impact
The EPA certified that this SIP approval and redesignation action does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. The agency states the action merely approves state law as meeting Federal requirements and does not impose additional Federal requirements beyond state law.
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