Air Plan Approval; Connecticut; Plan for Inclusion of a Consent Order No. 8383-Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC and Negative Declaration for Rubber Tire Manufacturing Sources
What happened
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a revision to Connecticut's State Implementation Plan (SIP) concerning air quality standards for 2008 and 2015 8-hour ozone. This specifically approves a source-specific SIP revision for Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC's Cromwell compressor station in Cromwell, CT, to address volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. The EPA is also approving Connecticut's "negative declaration" stating no existing rubber tire manufacturing sources are statewide. This action was signed by Donald Trump and is effective on September 8, 2026.
Why it matters
This action helps Connecticut meet federal Clean Air Act requirements for ozone pollution, particularly in areas designated as severe or serious nonattainment. It sets emission standards for a specific gas facility and clarifies the regulatory landscape for rubber tire manufacturing, contributing to regional air quality improvements.
Who it affects
- ›Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC
- ›Residents in Cromwell, CT
- ›Air quality in New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island area
- ›Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP)
- ›Rubber tire manufacturing industry in Connecticut
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