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

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-07-23 |
| Effective | 2026-08-24 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 40 CFR 70 |
| Summary | 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 |
| Document number | 2026-14885 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/23/2026-14885/air-plan-approval-maine-chapter-140-part-70-air-emission-license-regulation). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
Data from the Federal Register API; the published Federal Register document is authoritative. Informational only, not legal advice.