Exceptional Event Demonstrations

Final Exceptional Event Demonstrations for the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS for the Years 2022-2024 (Submitted September 19, 2025)

On August 4, 2025, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) posted 104 draft Exceptional Event Demonstrations for a 30-day public comment period as required by the Exceptional Events Rule (72 FR at 13560).  On September 19, 2025, Georgia EPD submitted 104 final Exceptional Event Demonstrations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval.  Georgia EPD has addressed all comments that were received in the final submittal.

Download this pdf file. Transmittal Letter

Download this pdf file. Public Comment Announcement

Download this pdf file. Prescribed Fire Exceptional Event Demonstration for the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Augusta, GA in 2022-2024

Download this pdf file. Canadian Wildfire Exceptional Event Demonstration for the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Augusta, GA in 2022-2024

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Final Exceptional Event Demonstrations for the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS for the Years 2021-2023 (Submitted February 7, 2025)

On December 20, 2024, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) posted 129 draft Exceptional Event Demonstrations for a 30-day public comment period as required by the Exceptional Events Rule (72 FR at 13560).  On February 7, 2025, Georgia EPD submitted 129 final Exceptional Event Demonstrations to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for approval.  Georgia EPD has addressed all comments that were received in the final submittal.

Download this pdf file. Transmittal Letter

Download this pdf file. Public Comment Announcement

Download this pdf file. Prescribed Fire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Augusta, GA in 2021-2023

Download this pdf file. Canadian Wildfire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Augusta, GA in 2023

Download this pdf file. Holiday Fireworks Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Augusta, GA in 2021-2023

Download this pdf file. Prescribed Fire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Columbus, GA in 2021-2023

Download this pdf file. Canadian Wildfire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Columbus, GA in 2023

Download this pdf file. Prescribed Fire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Macon, GA in 2021-2023

Download this pdf file. Canadian Wildfire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Macon, GA in 2023

Download this pdf file. Prescribed Fire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Sandersville, GA in 2021-2023

Download this pdf file. Canadian Wildfire Exceptional Event Demonstration for Exceedances of the 2024 Annual PM2.5 NAAQS at Sandersville, GA in 2023

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Download this pdf file. Appendix G: Comments

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