Regulation & law · 07/12/2005

EPA Approves Texas Air Pollution Regulations Revisions

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the Texas State Implementation Plan (SIP) for controlling air pollution from new and modified sources. The revised plan allows for closer proximity to residences, schools, and places of worship for certain types of construction equipment, while also streamlining regulations for hazardous waste management facilities.