Open for CommentEPA· Environmental Protection AgencyProposed Rule

Proposed approval of the Ohio Moderate VOC and NOx RACT major source RACT

Introduced February 27, 2026Comment period ends March 31, 2026View on regulations.gov ↗
💬 Closes in 12 daysDeadline: Mar 31, 2026

What This Means

The EPA is approving Ohio's plan for controlling air pollution from large industrial facilities that release volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides, which are chemicals that contribute to smog and ground-level ozone. This affects factories, refineries, and other major businesses in Ohio that emit these pollutants, requiring them to follow specific technology and operating standards to reduce their emissions. The approval matters because it allows Ohio to implement these pollution controls rather than having the EPA enforce federal requirements directly, giving the state more flexibility in how it manages air quality.

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TypeFederal Regulation
AgencyEPA · Environmental Protection Agency
Regulations.gov IDEPA-R05-OAR-2025-0032-0001
IntroducedFebruary 27, 2026
Comment DeadlineMarch 31, 2026

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