Air Plan Approval; New York; New York Metropolitan Area Second Ten-Year Limited Maintenance Plan for the 2006 24-Hour PM2.5 Standard
What happened
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a State Implementation Plan (SIP) submitted by the State of New York on October 15, 2024. This plan fulfills the requirement for a second ten-year limited maintenance plan (LMP) for the 2006 fine particulate matter (PM2.5) standard in ten New York counties. The action, signed by Donald Trump, is effective on July 13, 2026, and ensures continued attainment of the 2006 24-hour PM2.5 national ambient air quality standard.
Why it matters
This action continues efforts to ensure that the air in the New York metropolitan area meets federal health standards for fine particulate matter, which can affect breathing. It means steps are in place to prevent air pollution from increasing beyond safe levels for another ten years in these counties. This approval fulfills Clean Air Act requirements aimed at protecting public health.
Who it affects
- ›Residents in ten New York counties (Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester)
- ›Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- ›New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC)
- ›New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island (NY-NJ-CT) maintenance area
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