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Air Plan Approval; Maine; Chapter 140: Part 70 Air Emission License Regulation

Agency
EPA
Document Number
2026-14885
Published
July 23, 2026
Effective Date
August 24, 2026

Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Clean Air Act (CAA) operating permit program revision submitted by the State of Maine. This revision makes minor changes to Maine's operating permit program that are considered clarifications, that correct grammar, that codify longstanding practices, or that are necessary for the state to utilize an expected future electronic application system. The revisions also include provisions allowing the public comment period on a draft permit to run concurrently with the EPA's review of a proposed permit. The intended effect of this action is to approve Maine's revisions. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2026-14885 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-14885 is a Final Rule published by the Environmental Protection Agency in the Federal Register on July 23, 2026, with an effective date of August 24, 2026. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Clean Air Act (CAA) operating permit program revision submitted by the State of Maine. This revision makes minor changes to Maine's operating permit program that are considered clarifications, that correct grammar, that codify longstanding practices, or that are necessary for the state to utilize an expected future electronic application system. The revisions also include provisions allowing the public comment period on a draft permit to run concurrently with the EPA's review of a proposed permit. The intended effect of this action is to approve Maine's revisions. This action is being taken in accordance with the Clean Air Act. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14885/air-plan-approval-maine-chapter-140-part-70-air-emission-license-regulation.
Is document 2026-14885 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-14885 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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