Air Plan Approval: Arizona Interstate Transport Compliance for 2012 PM 2.5 Standards
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The rule approves Arizona's plan to limit air pollution that could affect air quality in other states. It ensures Arizona complies with national standards for fine particulate matter established in 2012. Businesses and industries in Arizona must follow these approved measures to prevent air pollution from crossing state lines.
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Key Changes
- Approval of Arizona's plan to prevent interstate air pollution affecting neighboring states.
- Ensures compliance with 2012 national standards for fine particulate matter.
- Businesses in Arizona must adhere to measures that prevent air pollution from crossing state lines.
Obligations
What this law requires
Arizona businesses must limit emissions of air pollutants to ensure they do not contribute to nonattainment of the 2012 PM 2.5 NAAQS in other states.
The State of Arizona must maintain an adequate State Implementation Plan (SIP) that includes provisions to prevent significant contribution to nonattainment of air quality standards in neighboring states.
Businesses and industries in Arizona must keep records demonstrating compliance with emission limits as required by the approved SIP.
Arizona must provide the EPA with a weight of evidence analysis to demonstrate that emissions will not significantly contribute to nonattainment in any other state.
Arizona must allow public participation in the SIP revision process, adhering to procedural requirements as stipulated in the Clean Air Act.