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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given full approval to North Dakota's revised and recodified operating permit program, which issues permits to major stationary sources of air pollution under the Clean Air Act. Previously, the program had an interim approval because certain legal provisions regarding judicial review were not aligned with federal requirements. After North Dakota made the necessary legal adjustments, including revising state laws and updating the Attorney General's Opinion, the program now meets all federal standards. This approval is considered non-controversial, and unless adverse comments are received by March 26, 2021, it will become effective on April 26, 2021.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing full approval of North Dakota's revised operating permit program for facilities that fall under title V of the Clean Air Act. The proposed approval follows North Dakota's amendments to its program to meet federal compliance requirements, which were previously not fully approvable due to issues with state judicial review laws. Comments on this proposal are due by March 26, 2021. If there are no negative comments, the EPA will proceed with a final ruling; otherwise, further action will address any concerns raised.