Missouri Air Permits Get EPA Fee and Word Fix Nod
Published Date: 1/8/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The EPA is proposing to approve updates to Missouri’s rules for construction permits on air pollution sources. These changes update fees, remove an unapproved rule part, and fix some wording, but won’t make air quality rules tougher or easier. If you’re a business applying for these permits, note that comments on this proposal are open until February 9, 2026.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Missouri updates construction permit fees
If you operate or own a facility in Missouri that applies for or receives construction permits for air pollution sources, Missouri updated the fees you pay to apply for and receive those permits. The revised rule is part of a State Implementation Plan submission dated March 19, 2025, shows an effective date of January 1, 2026, and EPA is proposing to approve the change (comments due February 9, 2026).
Removal of voluntary-permit subsection
Missouri removed subsection (1)(B) from its construction-permit rule that had provided the ability for facilities to apply for and receive voluntary permits. This revision is part of the March 19, 2025 SIP submission, is shown with an effective date of January 1, 2026, and EPA is proposing to approve the removal (comments due February 9, 2026).
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