Congressional Hearing on EPA's Proposed Ozone Rule
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
The hearing addressed potential changes to federal s, which dictate air quality compliance requirements for states and local jurisdictions, impacting industrial operations and public health policy.
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Environmental Protection Agency
The agency is responsible for drafting and implementing the proposed ozone standards.
Local governments and planning organizations
Entities like the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization submitted resolutions regarding the potential impact of the rule on their regions.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 12, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subject was the EPA's proposed ozone rule, which sets national air quality standards.
- Janet McCabe, Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation at the EPA, provided testimony.
- The committee received submitted materials from the Cabarrus Regional Chamber of Commerce, Rowan County Board of Commissioners, and the Cabarrus-Rowan Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
- The committee received a statement from the National Association of Clean Air Agencies.
- The committee received survey results from the Association of Air Pollution Control Agencies.
- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality submitted formal comments regarding the proposed rule.
- A scientific article titled 'Challenges of a lowered U.S. ozone standard' was entered into the record.
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Why It Matters
The hearing addressed potential changes to federal s, which dictate air quality compliance requirements for states and local jurisdictions, impacting industrial operations and public health policy.
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Regional Opposition
Local government and planning organizations from North Carolina submitted formal resolutions regarding the EPA's proposal, indicating significant regional interest in the rule's implementation.
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