Air Plan Approval; Maryland; Reasonably Available Control Technology for…
April 29, 2026 6:11am
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland. The SIP revision...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland. The SIP revisions consist of regulations that implement statewide reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements by limiting air emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from municipal waste combustors (MWCs) in Maryland.
5-Second Takeaway
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland.
Why This Matters
The SIP revisions consist of regulations that implement statewide reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements by limiting air emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) from municipal waste combustors (MWCs) in Maryland.
What Changed
- This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
- The official abstract outlines the main policy action and its scope.
- The summary describes who is affected and the expected compliance path.
- The notice explains timing and implementation details for the change.
- The agency provides rationale and procedural context in the full text.
- Federal Register document: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08364/air-plan-approval-maryland-reasonably-available-control-technology-for-municipal-waste-combustors
- Federal Register home: https://www.federalregister.gov/
Key Facts
- This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).
- The official abstract outlines the main policy action and its scope.
- The summary describes who is affected and the expected compliance path.
- The notice explains timing and implementation details for the change.
Key Numbers
- Federal Register document: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/04/29/2026-08364/air-plan-approval-maryland-reasonably-available-control-technology-for-municipal-waste-combustors