EPA Proposes Redesignation of St. Clair, Michigan for 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Standards
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The EPA is proposing to reclassify the St. Clair area in Michigan as having met the 2010 sulfur dioxide air quality standards. This means that local air quality has improved due to reduced emissions from power plants, notably, the closure of the St. Clair Power Plant. The proposed rule would also ensure continued compliance with these air standards through a maintenance plan for future years.
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Key Changes
- Reclassification of St. Clair as attainment for sulfur dioxide standards
- Approval of a maintenance plan to ensure ongoing compliance
- Incorporation of emissions limits for the Belle River Power Plant
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit comments on the proposed redesignation rule identified by Docket ID No. EPA-R05-OAR-2023-0635 via https://www.regulations.gov or email to arra.sarah@epa.gov on or before May 11, 2026
Do not submit Confidential Business Information (CBI), Proprietary Business Information (PBI), or other information whose disclosure is restricted by statute to the EPA's docket at https://www.regulations.gov
Accompany multimedia submissions (audio, video, etc.) with a written comment that includes discussion of all points intended to be made
Maintain and comply with emissions limits established for the DTE Belle River Power Plant as part of the approved maintenance plan
Michigan must maintain permanent and enforceable reductions in SO2 emissions as documented in the approved maintenance plan to ensure the St. Clair area continues to attain the 2010 SO2 NAAQS