The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in Erie County. This plan ensures Erie County stays within the safe limits for ozone levels specified by the 1997 standards for an additional 10 years, up until 2027. The EPA is open to public comments on this proposal until March 11, 2021. The plan includes measures such as emissions inventories, maintaining air quality monitoring, and a commitment to take action if ozone levels rise.
Simple Explanation
The EPA wants to make sure the air stays clean in Erie County, Pennsylvania, so they are checking a plan from Pennsylvania that promises to keep ozone levels safe until 2027. They will listen to what people think about this plan until March 11, 2021.