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Air Plan Approval; Maryland; Reasonably Available Control Technology for Municipal Waste Combustors

By Environmental Protection Agency · Oct 7, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving state implementation plan (SIP) revisions submitted by the State of Maryland. The SIP revisions consist of a regulation that implements statewide reasonably available control technology (RACT) requirements by limiting air emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NO<INF>X</INF>) from municipal waste combustors (MWCs) in Maryland. This action is be

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FramingThe statement frames the EPA action as a straightforward approval, emphasizing regulatory compliance rather than controversy.

Technical LanguageUse of technical terms (RACT, NOX, MWCs) conveys authority and specificity, targeting readers familiar with environmental regulation.

Legal AuthorityCiting the Clean Air Act grounds the action in legal authority, reinforcing the legitimacy of the EPA's decision.

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The announcement does not provide information about the expected environmental impact, the specific emission limits, the timeline for implementation, or any public or stakeholder response to the SIP revisions.

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The approval is part of the EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to enforce state plans that address air quality, and it reflects a regulatory approach to control nitrogen oxide emissions from waste combustion sources.

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