Ohio Town Meets 2008 Lead Air Standard
Published Date: 7/16/2026
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Summary
The EPA is officially giving a thumbs-up to Ohio’s plan showing that the Canton area has cleaned up its air and now meets the 2008 lead pollution standards. This means Canton moves from 'needs work' to 'all clear' status starting July 16, 2026, with a plan to keep the air clean going forward. Residents and businesses in Canton can breathe easier knowing the air is safer, and Ohio will keep monitoring to make sure it stays that way.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Canton Redesignated Attainment for Lead
The EPA redesignated the Canton Nonattainment Area in Stark County to attainment of the 2008 lead (Pb) standard effective July 16, 2026. Monitoring showed a 2022–2024 three-year design value of 0.15 μg/m3 and lead levels fell to 0.00 μg/m3 by the end of 2024, so residents and businesses in the Canton area are now considered to meet the 2008 Pb NAAQS.
10-Year Maintenance Plan Approved
The EPA approved Ohio's April 25, 2025, 10-year maintenance plan for the Canton area to keep lead levels at or below the 2008 Pb standard. Ohio will continue ambient monitoring and has contingency measures in place to maintain attainment over the maintenance period.
2020 Lead Emissions Inventory Approved
The EPA approved Ohio's comprehensive lead (Pb) emissions inventory for the Canton Nonattainment Area, including the 2020 base-year emissions inventory, as part of the State Implementation Plan. This inventory was included in the approvals published effective July 16, 2026.
No New Federal Burdens on Small Businesses
The EPA stated this approval 'merely approves State law as meeting Federal requirements' and certified the action 'is not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities' under the Regulatory Flexibility Act. That means this EPA approval does not add new federal requirements or significant federal costs for small businesses and self-employed people tied to this action.
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