Florida removes old air pollution rules that no longer apply

Florida is removing outdated definitions and rules related to the Clean Air Interstate Rule from its state air quality plan. This change means the state's environmental regulations are now updated to reflect current federal air quality programs.

The Clean Air Interstate Rule was replaced by a new federal program over a decade ago. Florida's state plan still contained references to the old rule, which created unnecessary complexity and potential confusion. This update cleans up the regulatory books, making it easier for businesses and regulators to understand what rules actually apply.