Hawaii's Plan to Improve Air Visibility and Reduce Regional Haze
Official: Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Air Quality Implementation Plans; Hawaii; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period
Reading: EPA proposes to disapprove Hawaii's long-term regional haze strategy and shutdown of electric generating units, and to disapprove reasonable progress goals, thereby rejecting visibility-protection measures required under the Clean Air Act's Regional Haze Rule.
Hawaii will need to fix these rejected parts and resubmit them.
In clear language
The EPA is reviewing Hawaii's plan to reduce air pollution and improve visibility in protected natural areas. The EPA approves most of Hawaii's work on measuring air quality and tracking progress, but rejects the state's strategy for shutting down old power plants and some other requirements. Hawaii will need to fix these rejected parts and resubmit them.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Hawaii residents who live near or visit protected natural areas like national parks and wilderness areas
- Power plant operators and the electric utility industry in Hawaii
- Tourists visiting Hawaii who want clear views of natural landscapes
- Federal land managers who oversee national parks and protected areas in Hawaii
What can you do?
- Monitor Hawaii's updated air quality plan when it's resubmitted to see if new power plant closures are proposed in your area
- Support local clean air initiatives and renewable energy expansion to replace aging power plants
- Provide public comment during the official comment period when Hawaii submits its revised plan
Timeline
- August 2, 2024 - Hawaii submitted its original air quality plan to the EPA
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