– Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Tennessee’s Second Planning Period Regional Haze Plan, determining the state meets all Clean Air Act and Regional Haze Rule requirements. The plan is expected to significantly improve visibility in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock National Wilderness Area, and other protected areas affected by Tennessee-based emissions. EPA officials and Tennessee leaders praised the cooperative effort, noting projected emission reductions of 87% in sulfur dioxide and 61% in nitrogen oxide between 2011 and 2028. The approval confirms Tennessee is ahead of schedule in improving air quality while maintaining flexibility to meet local needs. Scroll down for more details.
TENNESSEE / WASHINGTON, DC – EPA Approves Tennessee Regional Haze Plan, Clearing Path for Improved Visibility in the Smokies
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved Tennessee’s Second Planning Period Regional Haze Plan, concluding that the state has met all statutory and regulatory requirements under the Clean Air Act and the Regional Haze Rule…