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Federal Register · April 18, 2025
The title they went with Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period Noisy translates that to

West Virginia can keep its old plan for cleaning up regional haze

What happened
US environmental regulators are approving West Virginia's plan to reduce regional haze, reversing an earlier decision to reject it. This means the state will not have to adopt a stricter plan to improve air quality.
Why it matters
States are supposed to submit plans to clean up air pollution that drifts across state lines, known as regional haze. West Virginia's plan relies on existing pollution controls, rather than requiring new ones. This decision means the state avoids having to spend more money on new equipment or stricter operational limits for its industrial facilities.
The signal
Watch for legal challenges from environmental groups or neighboring states that might argue West Virginia's plan is not strong enough.
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