Type:Rule
Citation:89 FR 105463
Reading Time:about 9 minutes
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved changes to the air quality plan for Jefferson County, Kentucky, specifically addressing open burning practices. These changes clarify that agricultural fires must be controlled burns and allow the use of approved accelerants for certain agricultural fires. The approval aims to ensure the state's rules align with federal clean air requirements and does not impose any new federal mandates. The new rule is set to take effect on January 27, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The EPA has decided that in Jefferson County, Kentucky, if farmers want to burn things, they need to do it carefully and can use special safe chemicals to start the fire. This helps keep the air clean and safe for everyone.