# Air Plan Approval; GA; Removal of Nonattainment Area New Source Review

**Action Urgency Score:** 65/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-10-08 |
| Effective | 2026-11-09 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 40 CFR 52 |
| Summary | The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA or Agency) is approving a State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision submitted by the State of Georgia through the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) on June 27, 2024. The revision removes permitting requirements related to nonattainment, including nonattainment new source review (NNSR), from Georgia's SIP as obsolete, removes certain provisions related to the use of emission reduction credits (ERCs), and makes other changes based upon the lack of any areas designated as nonattainment for the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS |
| Document number | 2026-20636 |

## Why this score
- Effective date within 30 days.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/10/08/2026-20636/air-plan-approval-ga-removal-of-nonattainment-area-new-source-review). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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