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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:EPA-R04-OAR-2024-0362

Air Plan Approval; Alabama; Transportation Conformity

Environmental Protection Agency — observed across 2 documents over 84 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The EPA approved Alabama's plan to make sure new roads, highways, and traffic projects don't make air pollution worse in parts of the state where air quality is poor. Businesses involved in construction, shipping, and delivery should check with local authorities about any new rules that might limit or delay their projects in affected areas.

First seen

Jul 2, 2026

Last seen

Sep 24, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

84d

Effective on

Monday, October 26, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 2, 2026·91 FR 40491

    Air Plan Approval; Alabama; Transportation Conformity

    comments close Aug 3, 2026#2026-13403

  2. Final·Sep 24, 2026·91 FR 60518

    Air Plan Approval; Alabama; Transportation Conformity

    effective Oct 26, 2026#2026-19566