# Summary of Air Pollution Control Program Rule Updates South Dakota is updating its air quality rules to reference current federal standards as of July 1, 2024, replacing outdated references from July 1, 2018. The changes affect businesses and facilities with air permits by ensuring the state's rules align with the latest EPA requirements for emissions testing, hazardous air pollutants, and monitoring methods. Additionally, the rules clarify that "criteria pollutants" include nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, and add references to new federal air quality standards for fine particulate matter announced in December 2024. These technical updates ensure South Dakota's air quality program remains current with federal law without substantially changing permit requirements or operations for most sources.
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The South Dakota Air Quality Program is seeking to update their administrative rules in Chapter 74:36 (Air Pollution Control Program)
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