Archive: air quality

  • Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck March 15, 2013

    WHEREAS:  The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed or is proposing numerous new regulations, particularly in the area of air quality and regulation of greenhouse gases, that are likely to have major effects on the economy, jobs and [...]

  • State Sovereignty for Air Quality and Visibility Act March 15, 2013

     Section 1. {Statement of Purpose} As part of the State of {state}’s ongoing development and implementation of a long-term strategy in connection with visibility and air quality related values within class I areas, the Department________ shall evaluate the extent to [...]

  • State Implementation Plan Requirements for Ozone and Particulate Matter Attainment March 15, 2013

     A Bill IN THE [HOUSE/ SENATE] OF [STATE] An Act requiring public hearings and legislative review of certain proposed state actions related to State Implementation Plans required to be submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for attainment or maintenance [...]

  • Regional Air Quality Interstate Compact March 15, 2013

     1) EXECUTION OF INTERSTATE COMPACT. This state enacts the Regional Air Quality Compact and enters into the compact with all other states legally joining in the compact in substantially the following form:  2) RESTORING STATE RESPONSIBILITY. Each party state shall [...]