Regulation & law · 18/11/2011Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

EPA Approves North Carolina's Plan to Meet Air Quality Standards

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved North Carolina's plan to redesignate the Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point area as an attainment area for fine particulate matter, meeting the state's criteria under the Clean Air Act. The approval includes a revised state implementation plan with new motor vehicle emission budgets for the area.