EPA reconsiders North Dakota's plan to reduce regional haze pollution
Official: Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: North Dakota; Reconsideration and Repeal of Air Plan Partial Approval and Partial Disapproval of Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period
Reading: The EPA is reconsidering and repealing a partial approval of North Dakota's regional haze control plan, signaling a potential rollback or relaxation of earlier haze-reduction requirements.
This is a federal action affecting air quality standards in the Upper Midwest, and the agency is opening a public comment period to gather input before finalizing the change.
In clear language
The EPA is proposing to reconsider and repeal its earlier partial approval of North Dakota's plan to reduce regional haze pollution. This is a federal action affecting air quality standards in the Upper Midwest, and the agency is opening a public comment period to gather input before finalizing the change.
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Who does this affect?
- North Dakota residents and businesses subject to air quality regulations
- People in neighboring states who may be affected by haze-causing pollution from North Dakota sources
- Environmental organizations and industry groups with interests in air quality policy
What can you do?
- If you live in or near North Dakota or care about regional air quality, submit a public comment to EPA by October 10, 2026 at regulations.gov explaining your position
- Learn more about regional haze and visibility issues in the Upper Midwest to inform your views
Timeline
- Comment deadline: 2026-10-10
- 2026-09-09: Proposed rule posted
- 2026-10-10: Public comment period closes
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