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Federal Register · November 26, 2024
The title they went with Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown, and Malfunction; Partial Withdrawals of Findings of Failure To Submit State Implementation Plan (SIP) Noisy translates that to

US environmental regulators will no longer penalize states for dirty air during factory startups

What happened
US environmental regulators are proposing to withdraw penalties against 13 states and local agencies. These penalties were for failing to submit plans to control excess pollution during industrial startups, shutdowns, and malfunctions.
Why it matters
For years, industrial facilities could pollute more during specific operational phases without penalty. This proposal means that states will not be forced to create plans to address this pollution. It effectively removes a federal lever that could have pushed states to tighten air quality rules around these events.
The signal
Watch for public comments on this proposal; if there are no significant adverse comments, the withdrawal will become final, and the deadlines for states to act will disappear.
If you insist
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