EPA Approves Missouri's Plan to Cut Pollution from Oil Storage and Transfer
Official: Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Missouri; Control of Emissions during Petroleum Liquid Storage, Loading, and Transfer
Reading: This is a federal EPA action concerning Missouri's State Implementation Plan for petroleum storage emissions; it has no stated connection to New Jersey.
Public input is being accepted until late May 2026.
In clear language
The EPA is reviewing and approving Missouri's plan to reduce air pollution from oil and gas storage and transfer operations. This federal action sets standards that Missouri must follow to improve air quality in the state.
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Who does this affect?
- Oil and gas companies operating storage, loading, and transfer facilities in Missouri
- Missouri residents living near petroleum storage and transfer operations
- Missouri state environmental regulators who must enforce these standards
What can you do?
- If you live near petroleum storage facilities in Missouri, monitor local air quality reports and report concerns to your state environmental agency
- Contact Missouri's Department of Natural Resources to learn what protections apply in your area
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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