EPA Spends Federal Resources Fixing Copy-Paste Mistake From 2022
Published Date: 12/11/2025
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Summary
The EPA fixed a small mistake in a previous rule about Connecticut’s clean air plans for ozone pollution. This correction brings back the approval of Connecticut’s car inspection program, helping keep the air cleaner. It affects people in Connecticut and nearby areas and takes effect on December 11, 2025, with no new costs or changes to the original plan.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Connecticut I/M Approval Restored
The EPA corrected a prior error and reinstated its approval of Connecticut's motor vehicle inspection and maintenance (I/M) program certifications. This correction takes effect December 11, 2025, and keeps the I/M program approval in the State Implementation Plan for Connecticut, helping to maintain cleaner air for people in Connecticut and nearby areas.
No New Costs; Small Businesses Unaffected
The EPA states this correction does not change prior approvals and does not impose additional requirements beyond state law. The rule is effective December 11, 2025, and EPA certified it does not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
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