EPA approves New York's plan to prevent sulfur dioxide pollution from crossing state lines
Official: Air Plan Approval; New York; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS
Reading: The EPA approval reaffirms New York's compliance with the existing interstate transport requirement under the Clean Air Act, without tightening or relaxing the underlying sulfur dioxide standard.
This approval confirms New York is meeting that requirement for a specific air quality standard.
In clear language
The EPA is approving New York's air quality plan to ensure that sulfur dioxide pollution from New York doesn't harm air quality in neighboring states like New Jersey. Under federal law, each state must show it's controlling pollution so it doesn't drift across borders and worsen air quality elsewhere. This approval confirms New York is meeting that requirement for a specific air quality standard.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- New Jersey residents, especially those near the New York border, who breathe air that can be affected by pollution from New York sources
- Air quality regulators in New Jersey who need New York's cooperation to meet their own air quality goals
- Industrial facilities in New York that emit sulfur dioxide and must control their emissions under this plan
What can you do?
- Track New Jersey's own air quality reports to see if interstate pollution remains a problem in your area
- Contact New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection if you notice air quality issues that might be linked to out-of-state sources
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- 2026-10-09 (effective date of EPA approval)
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