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Air program budget uncertain as EPA allocations fall short and FY26 funding remains unresolved

5784801 · September 13, 2025
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Staff told the board the program received about 88% of its expected FY25 EPA allocation and that FY26 federal funding is uncertain pending congressional action; county is considering fund-balance contingencies.

Buncombe County air-program staff told the Air Quality Board they have received about 88% of the federal fiscal year 2025 allocation from the Environmental Protection Agency and that the shortfall is creating planning uncertainty. Ashley said the program budget expected…

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