Regulation & law · 11/12/2001Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

EPA Approves Georgia's Plan to Reduce Gasoline Emissions in Atlanta Area

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to fully approve a State Implementation Plan revision submitted by the State of Georgia, which sets low-sulfur and low-Reid Vapor Pressure requirements for gasoline in the Atlanta nonattainment area and surrounding counties to reduce nitrogen oxide and volatile organic compound emissions and meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone in the area.