Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Control of NOX Emissions From Large Stationary Internal Combustion Engines
By Environmental Protection Agency · Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving revisions to the Missouri State Implementation Plan (SIP) related to Control of Nitrogen Oxide (NO<INF>X</INF>) Emissions From Large Stationary Internal Combustion Engines. The revisions reformat and revise reporting, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements; incorporate other State rules by reference; add definitions specific to the ru
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The excerpt lacks details on: - The quantitative impact of the revisions on NOX emissions. - The timeline for implementation and enforcement. - Any public or industry comments received during the rulemaking process. - How the exemption for spark‑ignited engines might affect overall emission controls. - Comparative information on how these revisions align with previous SIP provisions or other states’ approaches.
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State Implementation Plans are required under the Clean Air Act to demonstrate how a state will attain and maintain national air quality standards. EPA approval indicates the revisions meet federal requirements, but the excerpt does not detail the specific emission reductions expected, the public comment process, or any stakeholder opposition.
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