EPA Review of Oklahoma's Plan to Reduce Air Haze and Improve Visibility
Official: OK048.01 Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Oklahoma; Regional Haze Plan for the First Implementation Revision; Revision to State Implementation Plan and Requirements, Proposed rule, 8 pages.
Reading: The EPA is approving an updated revision to an existing state implementation plan for regional haze, which extends rather than strengthens the underlying air quality protection framework.
The public has until late September 2026 to submit comments on whether this plan should be approved.
In clear language
The EPA is proposing to approve Oklahoma's updated air quality plan for reducing haze and improving visibility at national parks and wilderness areas. This plan sets rules for how Oklahoma will control air pollution that causes regional haze over the next few years. The public has until late September 2026 to submit comments on whether this plan should be approved.
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Who does this affect?
- Oklahoma residents and businesses that emit air pollution covered by the haze rules
- Visitors to national parks and wilderness areas in Oklahoma and neighboring states who depend on clear visibility
- Power plants and industrial facilities in Oklahoma that may need to install or upgrade pollution control equipment
What can you do?
- Submit a public comment on the proposed rule at https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-R06-OAR-2026-2080-0001 by September 29, 2026, if you live in or near Oklahoma or visit affected parks
- Learn more about Oklahoma's regional haze plan and air quality standards by contacting the EPA Region 6 office
Timeline
- Comment deadline: 2026-09-29
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- 2026-09-29: Public comment deadline
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