Georgia adopts federal rules for cross-state air pollution, tightening emissions for power plants

Georgia is updating its state plan for controlling air pollution that crosses state lines. The state will now use federal rules for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions from large power plants.

This change means Georgia's power plants will operate under the same federal emissions trading programs as other states. It standardizes how Georgia addresses its contribution to air pollution in downwind states. This helps ensure that states are not undermining each other's air quality efforts.