Type:Rule
Citation:86 FR 8691
Reading Time:about 8 minutes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a plan from Pennsylvania to maintain air quality standards for ozone in the Johnstown area. This plan is part of the state's efforts to meet the 1997 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard. The approval makes certain commitments federally enforceable as part of Pennsylvania's Implementation Plan. The plan focuses on ongoing air quality monitoring and measures to ensure that the area continues to meet required standards.
Simple Explanation
The EPA has agreed to Pennsylvania's plan to keep the air safe to breathe in Johnstown by making sure the ozone, a kind of gas, stays at healthy levels. This decision helps make sure the air stays clean by having special rules that Pennsylvania will follow.