IL SB3581

Reverts Illinois Environmental Protection Act provisions on greenhouse gases to pre-P.A. 102-662 language, effectively rolling back climate-related regulations enacted in 2021

Removes state air pollution permit requirements for greenhouse gas emissions if federal EPA authority to regulate greenhouse gases is eliminated through congressional action, federal court ruling, or executive action withdrawing the Greenhouse Gas Tailoring Rule

Repeals the statutory definition of "clean energy" from Illinois law

Eliminates definitions and requirements related to environmental justice communities, equity investment eligible communities, carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, and electric generating unit emission reduction timelines

Allows permit holders to apply for removal of greenhouse gas-related permit conditions if federal greenhouse gas regulation authority is revoked, with expedited processing by the Illinois EPA