Air Plan Approval; New York; Interstate Transport Requirements for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS
What happened
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved a State Implementation Plan (SIP) from New York. This SIP demonstrates that New York satisfies the "good neighbor" provision of the Clean Air Act for the 2010 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This action was signed by Donald Trump and ensures New York's plan prohibits interstate transport of air pollution that would significantly contribute to nonattainment or interfere with maintenance of NAAQS in other states.
Why it matters
This approval means New York is officially taking steps to prevent its air pollution from negatively affecting air quality in neighboring states. It helps ensure cleaner air standards are met not only within New York but also across state lines, as mandated by federal law.
Who it affects
- ›Residents of New York and neighboring states
- ›Industries that emit sulfur dioxide
- ›The Environmental Protection Agency
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