Air Plan Approval; Ohio; Removal of Air Nuisance Rule
May 29, 2026 6:11am
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to act in accordance with Ohio EPA's November 14, 2025, request to remove the air pollution nuisance rule...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to act in accordance with Ohio EPA's November 14, 2025, request to remove the air pollution nuisance rule (ANR) from the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP). The EPA is proposing to find that the Ohio SIP contains adequate control requirements and enforcement measures to maintain air quality in the State without the ANR.
5-Second Takeaway
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to act in accordance with Ohio EPA's November 14, 2025, request to remove the air pollution nuisance rule (ANR) from the Ohio State Implementation Plan (SIP).
Why This Matters
The EPA is proposing to find that the Ohio SIP contains adequate control requirements and enforcement measures to maintain air quality in the State without the ANR.
What Changed
- This proposed action will not interfere with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and meets all applicable requirements 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/2026/05/28/2026-10643/air-plan-approval-ohio-removal-of-air-nuisance-rule
- Federal Register home: https://www.federalregister.gov/
Key Facts
- This proposed action will not interfere with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and meets all applicable requirements 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/2026/05/28/2026-10643/air-plan-approval-ohio-removal-of-air-nuisance-rule