EPA Finalizes Arkansas Air Quality Plan for National Parks
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The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized approval of a state air quality plan submitted by Arkansas. This plan addresses visibility protection in federal Class I areas, which include national parks, wilderness areas, and other protected lands.
Why it matters: This is a routine administrative action that locks in the state’s long-term strategy for reducing haze in specific protected areas. It does not change daily regulations for most businesses or residents, but it establishes the baseline for how Arkansas must manage air quality in and around national parks and wilderness areas for the next planning cycle.
Who it affects
- Arkansas Division of Environmental Quality
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency published this final rule in the Federal Register; readers should consult the original document for specific technical requirements and effective dates.
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Source: Federal Register — read the official document