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Federal Register · September 5, 2025
The title they went with Withdrawals of Findings of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan and Finding of Failure To Attain for the Rusk and Panola Counties, Texas 2010 Sulfur Dioxide Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard Area Noisy translates that to

Texas counties no longer have to clean up their sulfur dioxide pollution

What happened
US environmental regulators have withdrawn their orders for Rusk and Panola Counties, Texas, to clean up sulfur dioxide pollution. A court ruled that the original designation of the area as a "nonattainment area" was invalid, removing the legal basis for the cleanup orders.
Why it matters
The court's decision means that two Texas counties are no longer legally required to reduce their sulfur dioxide emissions. This effectively removes the pressure on local industries to invest in pollution controls or face penalties. It also means that the US environmental regulators cannot force these counties to submit plans for improving air quality.
The signal
Watch for similar court challenges to other "nonattainment area" designations, especially in areas with significant industrial activity.
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