EPA approval of South Carolina's changes to how it permits small air pollution sources
Official: Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: South Carolina; Minor Source Permit Program Revisions
Reading: The EPA is reviewing and approving South Carolina's revision to an existing minor-source permit program, extending that program without evidence of major changes to stringency.
New Jersey is not directly involved in this decision.
In clear language
The EPA is reviewing and approving South Carolina's updates to how the state handles permits for smaller sources of air pollution. This is a routine federal action that affects air quality rules in South Carolina. New Jersey is not directly involved in this decision.
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Who does this affect?
- South Carolina businesses and facilities that emit smaller amounts of air pollution
- South Carolina's environmental agency and permitting staff
- Communities in South Carolina that depend on state air quality oversight
What can you do?
- If you live in South Carolina, monitor your state's air quality reports and environmental agency notices for updates
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