# 2026-14891: EPA Proposes Minor Air Rule Change for Pennsylvania Station

2026-14891, Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Revision to Source-Specific Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Requirements, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-07-23, effective Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2026.; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-07-30).

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- As of: 2026-07-30
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-14891
- Title: Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Revision to Source-Specific Reasonably Available Control Technology (RACT) Requirements
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 46349
- Published: 2026-07-23
- Effective: Written comments must be received on or before August 24, 2026.
- Comments close: 2026-08-24
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-07-30

## In one line

EPA Proposes Minor Air Rule Change for Pennsylvania Station

## Summary

The EPA is proposing to approve updates to air pollution controls for the Equitrans Hartson Compressor Station in Pennsylvania. This change affects how the station limits emissions to keep the air cleaner and follows state and federal rules. People can send their thoughts by August 24, 2026, and no new costs are expected from this update.

## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. This revision pertains to previously approved, source-specific reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements for the Equitrans, Inc. Hartson Compressor Station in Washington County, Pennsylvania. This proposed action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).

## Effects PRIA read

- Large NOX Cut at Hartson Station: benefit, medium. The EPA is proposing to approve Pennsylvania's revision that removes a 5,000-hour operating cap and lowers permitted NOX limits for the Equitrans Hartson Compressor Station. The short-term NOX limit drops from 43 lb/hr to 5.95 lb/hr and the annual limit drops from about 108 tons/year to about 26.07…
- No New Small-Business Costs Expected: benefit, low. The EPA states this proposed SIP revision merely approves State law and ‘‘does not impose additional requirements beyond those imposed by State law’’ and it is certified as not having a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The EPA is soliciting comments on the prop…

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## Sources
- [2026-14891 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14891/air-plan-approval-pennsylvania-revision-to-source-specific-reasonably-available-control-technology)
- [2026-14891 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-23/pdf/2026-14891.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-14891 (as of 2026-07-30).