EPA Approves Missouri's Updated Air Pollution Rules for Oil Storage and Gas Stations in St. Louis
Official: Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Control of Emissions During Petroleum Liquid Storage, Loading, and Transfer
Reading: The EPA approval extends and clarifies existing emissions control requirements for petroleum facilities under Missouri's State Implementation Plan without materially tightening or relaxing the underlying environmental protection standard.
This approval helps reduce air pollution from petroleum operations.
In clear language
The EPA has approved Missouri's updated plan to control pollution from oil storage tanks and gas stations in the St. Louis area. The update makes the rules clearer, simpler, and more consistent with rules already in place in Kansas City. This approval helps reduce air pollution from petroleum operations.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Oil and gas storage facility operators in the St. Louis, Missouri area
- Gas station owners and managers in St. Louis
- Residents in the St. Louis area who breathe the air affected by these facilities
- Missouri state environmental regulators who enforce these rules
What can you do?
- If you live in St. Louis, learn more about the EPA's air quality standards at epa.gov to understand your local air quality
- Check your state's or county's environmental agency website for any public comment opportunities on future air quality plans
- Support or advocate for local environmental policies that reduce emissions from industrial facilities near your community
Timeline
- Effective: 2026-08-24
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- Effective: 2026-08-24
- 2026-07-23 (Published)
- 2026-08-24 (Effective)
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