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Federal Register · June 18, 2025
The title they went with Air Plan Approval; Colorado; Serious Attainment Plan RACT Requirements for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards for the Denver Metro/North Front Range Nonattainment Area Noisy translates that to

Denver avoids federal sanctions for its ozone pollution plan

What happened
The US environmental regulators are proposing to approve Colorado's plan to reduce ozone pollution in the Denver area. This means the state will not face federal penalties for failing to meet air quality standards.
Why it matters
The Denver Metro/North Front Range area has struggled to meet federal ozone standards for years. This approval means the state's current approach to controlling industrial emissions and other sources of pollution is considered sufficient by federal regulators. It also means that businesses in the area will not face new, stricter federal requirements or the threat of losing federal highway funds.
The signal
Watch for the final approval of this rule, and then whether Denver's air quality actually improves over the next few years.
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