Regulation & law · 19/09/2007

EPA Approves Georgia's Plan to Meet Ozone Standards, Redesignates Macon Area

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the State of Georgia's plan to meet the 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), redesignating the Macon 8-hour ozone nonattainment area to attainment. This decision is based on Georgia's demonstration that the Macon Area has met the criteria for redesignation, as specified in the Clean Air Act (CAA).