July 13, 2011

Policy & Regulatory Briefing: Smog Rules, Light Bulb Bill Defeated, IRIS Evaluation

New rules targeting the combined effects of nitrogen and sulfur emissions on water quality are expected from the EPA as early as today. The agency’s assessment (pdf) concluded that current Clean Air Act regulations are not adequate for the deposition-related effects on sensitive ecosystems, including acidification and nutrient enrichment.

The White House Office of Management and Budget on Monday received a set of final rules from the EPA updating smog regulations, according to Greenwire. The standard for ground level ozone has fluctuated from 84 parts per billion (ppb) to….

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