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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Comment Period: Colorado Ozone Air Quality Plan
Record date · July 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public feedback on a proposed rule regarding Colorado's plan to meet air quality standards for ozone in the Denver Metro and North Front Range area. This proposal specifically addresses 'Reasonably Available Control Technology' (RACT) requirements for the 2008 8-hour ozone standard.
Residents and businesses in the Denver Metro and North Front Range area may be affected by new or updated air pollution control requirements mandated by the EPA to meet federal ozone standards.
Who It Affects
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Denver Metro and North Front Range residents
Residents in this region are subject to air quality regulations that may impact local industrial operations and vehicle emission standards.
Industrial facilities in Colorado
Facilities may be required to implement specific pollution control technologies to comply with the 2008 ozone standards.
Key Facts
- The EPA is proposing to approve parts of Colorado's State Implementation Plan (SIP) regarding ozone control.
- The rule focuses on 'Reasonably Available Control Technology' (RACT) requirements.
- The requirements apply to the 2008 8-hour ozone standard.
- The geographic scope is the Denver Metro/North Front Range nonattainment area.
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- The deadline for public comment is July 24, 2026.
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Long-term Ozone Compliance
The EPA is still finalizing RACT requirements for the 2008 ozone standard, indicating a long regulatory lag time for air quality compliance.
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