Implementation of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5): State Implementation Plan (SIP) Requirements
Rule Summary
This rule establishes planning requirements for states with areas that do not meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for fine particle pollution. These states must develop plans that demonstrate how they will meet the standards. This rule allows states to rely on common-sense strategies to implement particle pollution standards, and it also responds to a January 2013 court decision on EPA’s previous rules implementing the fine particle pollution standards.
Rule History
08/24/2016 - Final PM Implementation Rule
03/23/2015 - Proposed Rule
Additional Resources
Draft PM2.5 Precursor Demonstration Guidance
PM2.5 NAAQS Final SIP Requirements Rule - Fact Sheet and Webinar - July/Aug 2016
National Status of State Implementation Plan (SIP) Infrastructure Requirements By State
List of Areas Nonattainment for the 2012 PM2.5 NAAQS
Information
Related Rules
2012 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Implementation of the 2006 Particulate Matter (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)