EPA Approves Pennsylvania's Updated Plan to Control Pollution from Specific Industrial Sources
Official: Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Pennsylvania; Revision to Source-Specific Reasonably Available Control Technology Requirements
Reading: EPA approval of Pennsylvania's State Implementation Plan revision extends an existing air-quality standard and control regime without reported major changes in stringency.
The public has until late August 2026 to submit comments on whether the plan adequately protects air quality.
In clear language
The EPA is considering approval of Pennsylvania's revised plan to require certain industrial facilities to use updated pollution-control equipment and practices. This is a technical air-quality standard that applies to Pennsylvania but can affect air quality in neighboring states like New Jersey. The public has until late August 2026 to submit comments on whether the plan adequately protects air quality.
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Who does this affect?
- Industrial facilities in Pennsylvania that emit air pollution and must install or upgrade control equipment
- New Jersey residents, especially those near the Pennsylvania border, whose air quality depends partly on Pennsylvania's pollution controls
- Environmental groups and the general public who can comment on whether the standards are strong enough
What can you do?
- Submit a public comment to EPA by August 25, 2026 at regulations.gov if you have concerns about the adequacy of Pennsylvania's pollution-control plan
- Contact New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to ask whether they have reviewed this plan for impacts on NJ air quality
- Learn more about the specific industrial sources and pollution-control requirements in the detailed documents available on the regulations.gov link
Timeline
- Comment deadline: 2026-08-25
- 2026-07-23: Proposed rule posted for public comment
- 2026-08-25: Deadline to submit public comments
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