EPA Eyes Approval for Ohio's Nitrox Budget Language Cleanup
Published Date: 5/8/2025
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Summary
The EPA is giving a thumbs-up to Ohio’s updated rules for controlling nitrogen oxide pollution, which helps keep our air cleaner. These changes mostly tidy up the language and update some references, so no big money or timing changes for businesses or residents. Ohio’s Environmental Protection Agency made these updates, and they’re set to roll out smoothly.
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