The state’s Environmental Protection Agency has to come back to a panel of lawmakers with rules to avoid the possibility of a loss of federal funds. Last week, the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules objected to the Illinois Pollution Control Board and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s rulemaking. JCAR said the agencies knew clean air rules conflicted with federal policies back in 2015.
The rules impact power plants and refineries. If not remedied by a deadline of Aug. 7, Illinois EPA Deputy Director James Jennings said federal sanctions could apply.
The agencies are to report back to JCAR next month during their meeting in Springfield.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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