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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on 2015 EPA Ozone Standards
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2015 House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing regarding the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) updated ozone air quality standards. The hearing focused on the scientific basis for the new regulations and the practical challenges of implementing them at the state and local levels.
The hearing examines the scientific and economic implications of the EPA's 2015 decision to lower s, which dictates air quality compliance requirements for states and industries nationwide.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State and Local Air Pollution Control Districts
These agencies are responsible for implementing and enforcing air quality standards set by the EPA.
Environmental Defense Fund
The organization provides scientific input on the health impacts of ozone standards.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
The agency manages air quality compliance for the state of Texas under federal guidelines.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on October 22, 2015, to review the EPA's 2015 ozone standard.
- The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held the hearing to evaluate the scientific evidence and implementation feasibility of the new ozone rules.
- Witnesses included representatives from legal, environmental, and state regulatory backgrounds.
- The record includes extensive post-hearing questions and additional materials submitted by committee members.
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- The hearing addressed concerns regarding the stringency of the ozone standard and its impact on regional air quality management.
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Regulatory Tension
The hearing highlights the ongoing tension between federal environmental standard-setting and the operational capacity of state-level regulatory bodies.
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