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EPA approves removal of Georgia's nonattainment new source review program
The Environmental Protection Agency approved a Georgia state implementation plan revision on October 8, 2026 removing nonattainment-area permitting requirements, including nonattainment new source review, from Georgia's plan as obsolete, along with certain emission reduction credit provisions. Georgia has no areas designated nonattainment for the national air quality standards. The rule takes effect November 9, 2026.
Key points
- Removes nonattainment new source review permitting requirements from Georgia's SIP as obsolete.Federal Register
- Also removes provisions on the use of emission reduction credits.Federal Register
- Georgia Environmental Protection Division submitted the revision on June 27, 2024.Federal Register
- Georgia has no areas designated nonattainment for the NAAQS.Federal Register
- Published as 91 FR 64274; effective November 9, 2026.Federal Register