Oregon county can now set specific pollution limits for each factory

US environmental regulators are approving changes to how Lane County, Oregon, manages air pollution from factories. The county will now set specific pollution limits for each factory, instead of using general rules.

For years, many local governments used broad, generic rules for factory pollution. This meant that a factory with unique emissions might not be properly regulated, or a cleaner factory might face unnecessary restrictions. This change allows Lane County to tailor its rules to the actual pollution sources, which could lead to more effective environmental protection and a clearer path for businesses.