EPA sends final NSR ‘adjacency’ guidance for OMB review

EPA has sent its final guidance on how to determine whether pollution sources are “adjacent” for air permitting purposes for mandatory White House pre-publication review, signaling that the agency is close to issuance of the policy that will likely ease permitting requirements for industry applicants. The White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) received the guidance from EPA Nov. 9, according to OMB’s website. OMB review typically takes up to 90 days, but can be longer or shorter, depending...