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Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:EPA-R07-OAR-2026-5182

Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Construction Permit Exemptions

Environmental Protection Agency — observed across 2 documents over 70 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The EPA is approving changes to Missouri's air pollution rules that let construction projects skip certain pollution permits they would normally need. Construction business owners should review which activities are now exempt so they don't waste money on permits they no longer have to get.

First seen

Jul 30, 2026

Last seen

Oct 8, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

70d

Effective on

Monday, November 9, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Proposed·Jul 30, 2026·91 FR 48032

    Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Construction Permit Exemptions

    comments close Aug 31, 2026#2026-15371

  2. Final·Oct 8, 2026·91 FR 64295

    Air Plan Approval; Missouri; Construction Permit Exemptions

    effective Nov 9, 2026#2026-20634