EPA approval of Arizona's plan to meet federal air quality standards for dust pollution in West Pinal County
Official: Air Quality State Implementation Plans; Approvals and Promulgations: Arizona; Pinal County (Part); West Pinal, AZ PM10 Nonattainment Area; Moderate Area, Serious Area, and Section 189(d) Plan for Attainment of the 24-Hour PM10 Standard
Reading: The EPA is approving Arizona's state implementation plan to meet an existing federal PM10 standard; this is a routine approval and reauthorization of the attainment framework, not a change in stringency.
The public can submit comments on the proposal until November 19, 2026.
In clear language
The EPA is reviewing Arizona's plan to reduce dust pollution (PM10) in West Pinal County to meet federal air quality standards. This is a technical approval process for a state implementation plan that outlines how the area will achieve cleaner air. The public can submit comments on the proposal until November 19, 2026.
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Who does this affect?
- Residents of West Pinal County, Arizona who breathe air affected by dust pollution
- Arizona state environmental and air quality agencies responsible for implementing the plan
- Businesses and industries in the area that may need to reduce dust emissions
What can you do?
- If you live in or near West Pinal County, Arizona, submit a public comment on the EPA proposal at regulations.gov by November 19, 2026
- Learn more about your local air quality and dust pollution impacts by checking EPA Region 9's air quality resources
Timeline
- Comment deadline: 2026-11-19
- Comment deadline: 2026-11-19
- Posted: October 19, 2026
- Comments due: November 19, 2026
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