Oklahoma will change its rules for open burning, with US environmental regulators' approval

US environmental regulators are proposing to approve changes to Oklahoma's air pollution rules. This means Oklahoma can update its regulations on open burning, which is when people burn waste outdoors.

Open burning is a cheap way to get rid of waste, but it releases pollutants into the air. States have rules about what can be burned and when. This change means Oklahoma's specific rules for open burning will be updated, potentially affecting local air quality and how residents and businesses dispose of certain materials.