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State Implementation Plans If you are interested in getting involved in your state's SIP, check out our SIP Campaign Activist Toolkit for background materials and resources. A State Implementation Plan (SIP) is an enforceable roadmap that outlines how a State will clean up its air and meet national clean air standards. Put another way, a SIP is a set of strategies that each state uses to show the EPA that it is playing by the rules. Every state must have a SIP to show how it will meet national air standards and maintain safe air quality into the future. States have to revise their SIPs periodically, and these revisions can provide opportunities to advocate for solutions that will protect our health and environment today and for generations to come. One of the best areas to advocate for smart solutions is in the energy sector because the majority of air pollution comes from power plants. Participating in SIP Revisions The clean air State Implementation Plan (SIP) revision process can provide numerous opportunities for activists to speak up for clean air and smart energy solutions in their local communities. The process is moving ahead fast, but fortunately the Smart Energy Solutions Conservation Initiative Committee can help. State Implementation Plan Activist Toolkit Each state must undertake a rulemaking process to revise its SIP. Although the details vary widely, every state can provide an opportunity to advocate for forward-thinking solutions. Most states accept public comments, and many hold public hearings and stakeholder meetings. The toolkit below should help get you started on a campaign to engage your state's decision-makers on clean air and smart energy solutions. Toolkit Contents: Clean Air & Energy Primer: Overview of State Implementation Plans, clean air issues, and solutions. State Implementation Plan Factsheet: Basic information about State Implementation Plans. State Implementation Plan Success Stories: Examples of positive SIP campaigns. Clean Air Interstate Rule Factsheet: Background information on CAIR. National Ambient Air Quality Standards Factsheet: Overview of clean air standards. Particulate Matter Pollution Factsheet: Details on soot pollution and standards. Smog and Ozone Pollution Factsheet: Details on ozone pollution and standards. Resources Photo courtesy of NREL Up to Top HOME | Email Signup | About Us | Contact Us | Terms of Use | © 2008 Sierra Club