# 2026-15493: EPA refreshes Rhode Island pollution rules list—boring fixes

2026-15493, Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference, is a Federal Register rule from Environmental Protection Agency published 2026-07-31, effective 2026-07-31 (as of 2026-08-07).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-15493
- Title: Air Plan Approval; Rhode Island; Update to Materials Incorporated by Reference
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Environmental Protection Agency
- Citation: 91 FR 48258
- Published: 2026-07-31
- Effective: 2026-07-31
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-08-07

## In one line

EPA refreshes Rhode Island pollution rules list—boring fixes

## Summary

The EPA is updating Rhode Island’s air quality plan by refreshing the official list of rules and documents that guide pollution control. These changes fix errors and clarify details but don’t add new rules or costs. Starting July 31, 2026, the updated materials will be available for public review at EPA offices and the National Archives.

## Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is updating the materials that are incorporated by reference (IBR) into the Rhode Island State Implementation Plan (SIP). The regulations affected by this update have been previously submitted by the State of Rhode Island and approved by the EPA. In this final rule, the EPA is also notifying the public of corrections and clarifying changes in the Code of Federal Regulations tables that identify the materials incorporated by reference into the Rhode Island SIP. This update affects the materials that are available for public inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration and the EPA Regional Office.

## Effects PRIA read

No economic effects identified for this document.

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## Sources
- [2026-15493 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/31/2026-15493/air-plan-approval-rhode-island-update-to-materials-incorporated-by-reference)
- [2026-15493 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-31/pdf/2026-15493.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-15493 (as of 2026-08-07).