EPA delays new air quality standards for ozone pollution until after 2024 election
Decision on regulations for ground-level ozone – AKA smog – avoids election-year battle with industry groups and Republicans
Source: theguardian.com
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Decision on regulations for ground-level ozone – AKA smog – avoids election-year battle with industry groups and Republicans
The delay marks the second time in 12 years that a Democratic administration has put off a new ozone standard prior to an election year.
Regan’s decision avoids an election-year battle with industry groups and Republicans.
The decision avoids an election year battle with industry groups and Republicans who have complained about what they consider overly intrusive EPA rules on power plants, refineries, automobiles and other polluters.