New York Air Plan Approval for 2010 SO2 Interstate Transport Requirements
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This proposed rule allows New York to show it meets federal demands to prevent its sulfur dioxide emissions from affecting other states. Focusing on key New York sources, the EPA believes emissions won't contribute to others' air problems. Businesses in New York may need to continue following regulations to ensure compliance.
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Key Changes
- New York's plan meets EPA requirements for the 2010 sulfur dioxide standards.
- Focus on sources within 50 km of state borders to prevent interstate air pollution.
- Continued control of emissions from major New York sources.
Obligations
What this law requires
New York State must submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) demonstrating compliance with the 'good neighbor' provision of the Clean Air Act for the 2010 1-hour SO2 NAAQS, prohibiting interstate transport of air pollution that contributes significantly to nonattainment or interferes with maintenance of NAAQS in other states
New York State must include provisions in its SIP prohibiting any source or emissions activity from emitting SO2 in amounts that will contribute significantly to nonattainment of the NAAQS in any other state (Prong 1 requirement)
New York State must include provisions in its SIP prohibiting any source or emissions activity from emitting SO2 in amounts that will interfere with maintenance of the NAAQS in any other state (Prong 2 requirement)
New York State must characterize air quality through modeling or monitoring for 13 identified sources (including Huntley and Somerset Generating Stations and 11 additional sources), or impose federally enforceable controls on these sources
Submit written comments on the proposed rule on or before May 11, 2026, via https://www.regulations.gov using Docket ID No. EPA-R02-OAR-2025-1047