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Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Allegheny County Open Burning Revision and Addition of Mon Valley Air Pollution Episode Requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency published this final rule in the Federal Register on April 4, 2024. It took effect on May 6, 2024.

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What the agency says

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) on behalf of the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD). The revision incorporates into the Pennsylvania SIP, particulate matter emission mitigation requirements for industry operating in the portion of Allegheny County known as the "Mon Valley" during weather-related pollution episodes. It also amends a portion of Allegheny County's open burning regulation, which was previously incorporated into Pennsylvania's SIP. EPA is approving this revision to the Allegheny County portion of the Pennsylvania SIP in accordance with the requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA).

Key facts

Document number
2024-06940
Type
Final rule
Action
Final rule
Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Published
April 4, 2024
Takes effect
May 6, 2024
Dates
This final rule is effective on May 6, 2024.
Docket
EPA-R03-OAR-2023-0565; FRL-11415-02-R3
Code of Federal Regulations
40 CFR 52
Topics
Air pollution control; Environmental protection; Incorporation by reference; Intergovernmental relations; Particulate matter; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements
Pages
4

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