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Clean Air Markets

Fact Sheet - Key Changes and Improvements Final Cross-State Air Pollution Rule Update for the 2008 NAAQS

The EPA made a number of changes in the final rule that directly respond to public comments and stakeholder engagement, using updated data and analysis that better reflect power sector emission reduction potential. These changes result in an improved rule that achieves meaningful NOX reductions, quickly and affordably.

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