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EPA Set to Approve Controversial Ozone Regulations for Eight States

1/29/2026

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The Environmental Protection Agency plans to approve ozone air pollution regulations for eight states: Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, and Tennessee.
Critics, including environmental groups, argue the rollback could harm air quality in neighboring states.
The EPA will accept public comments for 30 days after the rule's publication.

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Story summary

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to approve ozone air pollution regulations for eight states: Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, and Tennessee.
Critics, including environmental groups, argue the rollback could harm air quality in neighboring states.
The EPA will accept public comments for 30 days after the rule's publication.