EPA Approval of Kentucky's Plan to Keep Ozone Pollution Low in the Cincinnati-Hamilton Area
Official: Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Kentucky; Cincinnati-Hamilton Area Limited Maintenance Plan for the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Reading: The EPA is approving an existing state maintenance plan that demonstrates continued compliance with the 1997 ozone standard, extending the current regulatory framework without tightening or relaxing requirements.
The public can comment on this approval through September 18, 2026.
In clear language
The EPA is proposing to approve Kentucky's plan for maintaining air quality in the Cincinnati-Hamilton area under federal ozone standards. This plan shows how Kentucky will keep ozone pollution at safe levels in a region that includes parts of Ohio and Indiana. The public can comment on this approval through September 18, 2026.
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Who does this affect?
- Residents in the Cincinnati-Hamilton metropolitan area (Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana portions)
- Businesses and industries in the region subject to air quality regulations
- State and local air quality agencies in Kentucky, Ohio, and Indiana
What can you do?
- Submit a public comment on the proposed approval at regulations.gov before September 18, 2026, if you live or work in the Cincinnati-Hamilton area
- Review Kentucky's maintenance plan at the EPA's website to understand what actions will protect air quality in your region
Timeline
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- 2026-09-18: Public comment deadline
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