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  • 2021-03196 — Approval and Promulgation of State Air Quality Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; Louisiana; Control of Emissions From Existing Other Solid Waste Incineration Units
    Type:Proposed Rule
    Citation:86 FR 11212
    Reading Time:about 8 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule following a notification from Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality declared that no existing incinerators within the state are subject to certain federal emissions guidelines under the Clean Air Act for Other Solid Waste Incineration units. This declaration means Louisiana does not have to submit a plan for controlling these pollutants. The EPA intends to update its regulations to reflect this declaration, and public comments on this proposal are due by March 26, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The state of Louisiana told the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it doesn't have the type of trash-burning machines that need special air pollution rules. So, the EPA is thinking about updating its rules because Louisiana doesn't need a plan for these machines.

  • 2024-29404 — Approval of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; MO; Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Control of Emissions From Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills
    Type:Rule
    Citation:89 FR 101481
    Reading Time:about 10 minutes

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a final rule regarding air pollution control for municipal solid waste landfills in Missouri. The rule acknowledges measures submitted by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources to meet the Clean Air Act's requirements. This approval updates and incorporates specific state rules, setting guidelines to manage emissions effectively and replacing existing federal plans in Missouri. The final rule will take effect on January 15, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said "yes" to Missouri's plan to keep the air clean by making big trash dumps less smelly and smoky. These new rules will help Missouri care for the air starting on January 15, 2025.