EPA Reclassifies Houston/Galveston/Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area as Severe

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has agreed to reclassify the Houston/Galveston/Brazoria area as a severe 8-hour ozone nonattainment area, following a request from the Governor of Texas, and set a deadline for the state to submit a revised plan to address the new requirements.