Canton Ohio Lead NAAQS Redesignation Maintenance Plan

EPA Region 5 has finalized approval of the Canton, Ohio area's redesignation from nonattainment to attainment for the lead National Ambient Air Quality Standards. A maintenance plan has been established to ensure the area continues to meet lead air quality standards for a 10-year period following the redesignation.

Affected parties in the Canton, Ohio area including industrial facilities, manufacturers, and government agencies should monitor implementation of the maintenance plan and ensure ongoing compliance with lead emission requirements to maintain attainment status.