2026-22584·ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY

Approval and Promulgation of State Plans for Designated Facilities and Pollutants; West Virginia; Control of Emissions From Existing Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

Final RuleFinal Rule

Published: Nov 5, 2026
Effective: Dec 7, 2026
Citation: 91 FR 69701
Docket: EPA-R03-OAR-2023-0230, FRL-9329-03-R3

Final rule.

Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has formally approved a revision to West Virginia’s state plan for controlling air pollution from existing municipal solid‑waste landfills. The update incorporates the latest federal emissions guidelines and compliance schedules for landfill gases, ensuring that the state’s rules stay aligned with current Clean Air Act standards. By adopting these revised standards, the EPA aims to reduce harmful pollutants released from landfills, protecting public health and the environment. The rule was issued by the EPA under authority granted by the Clean Air Act and applies to landfill operators in West Virginia, as well as the state’s Department of Environmental Protection, which will oversee implementation. The approval means that West Virginia’s updated landfill emission controls are now officially recognized at the federal level. The rule became effective on December 7 2026. No public comment period is required for this final action, as the EPA is acting on a state‑submitted plan revision. Going forward, West Virginia landfill owners must follow the updated emission limits and compliance timelines set out in the state plan, and the EPA will monitor adherence through its usual oversight processes.

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Official abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is approving a Clean Air Act (CAA) section 111(d) plan revision submitted by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). This revision updates the plan to include changes made to Emissions Guidelines and Compliance Times for municipal solid waste (MSW) landfills. This action is being taken under the Clean Air Act (CAA).