The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to approve part of Louisiana's State Implementation Plan (SIP) for meeting air quality standards related to sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚), following the Clean Air Act guidelines. The plan addresses interstate air pollution transport, ensuring emissions from Louisiana do not significantly harm air quality in neighboring states. The EPA's review found no significant contribution to air pollution issues in nearby states and supports the proposal to approve Louisiana's SIP. Public comments on this proposal are invited until May 9, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The EPA wants to make sure that the air pollution from Louisiana doesn't travel to other states and make their air dirty. They checked Louisiana's plan to keep the air clean and think it's a good plan, so they're asking people to say if they agree or not.