# 2026-12895: Louisiana Avoids Incinerator Regulations by Having None

2026-12895, Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Louisiana; Control of Emissions From Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units, is a Federal Register rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-06-26, effective 2026-07-27; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-03).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12895
- As of: 2026-07-03
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12895
- Title: Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Louisiana; Control of Emissions From Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 38534
- Published: 2026-06-26
- Effective: 2026-07-27
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-03

## In one line

Louisiana Avoids Incinerator Regulations by Having None

## Summary

The EPA has officially accepted Louisiana’s statement that no old solid waste incinerators covered by certain air pollution rules exist in some parts of the state. This means no new pollution controls are needed for these units there, saving time and money. The rule kicks in on July 27, 2026, keeping the air cleaner without extra costs for local businesses or communities.

## Abstract

Pursuant to the Federal Clean Air Act (CAA or the Act), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is notifying the public that we have received a CAA section 111(d)/129 negative declaration from Louisiana for existing incinerators subject to the Other Solid Waste Incineration units (OSWI) Emission Guidelines (EG). This negative declaration certifies that existing incinerators subject to the OSWI EG and the requirements of sections 111(d) and 129 of the CAA do not exist within specified jurisdictions in Louisiana. The EPA is accepting the negative declaration and amending the agency regulations in accordance with the requirements of the CAA.

## Effects PRIA read

- Louisiana: No OSWI Incinerators Found: benefit, low. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality submitted a negative declaration (submitted November 4, 2025) saying there are no existing Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units subject to 40 CFR part 60, subpart FFFF within Louisiana's jurisdiction. The EPA accepted that declaration and ame…
- No New Federal Burdens or Small-Entity Costs: benefit, low. EPA says this final action merely accepts Louisiana's negative declaration and "does not impose additional requirements." The rule is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities and does not create an information-collection burden; it is not a "ma…
- Tribal Lands Not Covered by This Action: benefit, low. EPA states this CAA 111(d)/129 action is not approved to apply on any Indian reservation land or in areas where an Indian Tribe has demonstrated jurisdiction. In those areas the final rule does not have Tribal implications and will not impose substantial direct costs on Tribal governments.

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## Sources
- [2026-12895 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/26/2026-12895/approval-and-promulgation-of-state-air-quality-plans-for-designated-facilities-and-pollutants)
- [2026-12895 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-26/pdf/2026-12895.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12895 (as of 2026-07-03).