07/29/2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule that allows state agencies to decide the extent of public notification regarding air pollution control permits for minor pollutants, holding a public meeting on July 22. The rule specifically targets minor sources of air pollution, such as diesel and gas engines, and the proposal would grant the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality control of the public’s level and time awareness for pollutants in Texas.
https://thedailytexan.com/2026/07/28/epa-proposes-giving-states-decision-over-extent-of-public-knowledge-on-air-pollutants/