EPA Approves Oklahoma's Plan to Control Emissions from Waste Incinerators
Official: OK037.13 Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Oklahoma; Control of Emissions from Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units, Hospital/Medical/Infectious Waste Incinerator Units, and Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units, Final rule, 4 pages
Reading: The EPA is approving and promulgating an existing state air quality plan without indication of major new restrictions or relaxations.
This document is a routine federal regulatory action for a different state.
In clear language
This is a federal EPA approval of Oklahoma's air quality plan for controlling emissions from waste incinerators (including hospital and commercial facilities). It does not directly affect New Jersey policy or residents. This document is a routine federal regulatory action for a different state.
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Who does this affect?
- Oklahoma waste incineration facility operators and owners
- Oklahoma residents near designated incinerators
- EPA regional office overseeing air quality in Oklahoma
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