AIR POLLUTION related term(s) Clean Air Act; Ecology and Environment

Amendments

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S15502 [21NO]

Analyses

Freedom To Establish State High (FRESH) Air Quality Act (H.R. 3133), E1818 [17SE]

Appointments

Mickey Leland National Urban Air Toxics Research Center, S9823 [23JY]

Articles and editorials

Alaska, No Longer So Frigid, Starts To Crack, Burn and Sag, S3351 [7MR]

Climate Change—The Science Isn't Settled, S10022 [28JY]

Hot Words—A Claim of Nonhuman-Induced Global Warming Sparks Debate, S9209 [10JY]

Houston Link to D-FW Smog Doubted, H10099 [29OC]

Leading Climate Scientists Reaffirm View That Late 20th Century Warming Was Unusual and Resulted From Human Activity, S9208 [10JY]

Local Environmental Green Star Program Recognized by State, E2144 [28OC]

Nonprofits Push Controversial Climate Study, S9210 [10JY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance, impose tariff-rate quotas on certain casein and milk protein concentrates, and provide tax relief for farmers and producers of biodiesel (see S. 154), S288 [14JA]

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations (see H.R. 3419), H10236 [30OC]

California: application of State regulations relative to reformulated gasoline in certain areas (see H.R. 244), H134 [8JA]

Clean Air Act: amend gasoline requirements to prevent future supply shortages and price spikes in the gasoline market (see H.R. 1020), H1463 [27FE]

———amend mass transit projects relative to conformity requirements (see H.R. 673), H390 [11FE]

———modify certain provisions relative to methyl bromide (see H.R. 3403), H10129 [29OC]

———prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (see H.R. 3555), H11701 [20NO]

———prohibit the use of certain fuel additives including methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) in reformulated gasoline (see H.R. 2253), H4736 [22MY]

———reduce acid deposition (see H.R. 203), H59 [7JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (see S. 485), S2920 [27FE] (see S. 1844), S14335 [10NO] (see H.R. 999), H1462 [27FE]

Climate: reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (see S. 17), S35 [7JA]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 582), S3410 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (see S. 727), S4512 [27MR]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power (see H.R. 1213), H1745 [11MR]

———provide for research, development, and demonstration on coal and related technologies (see H.R. 1269), H1900 [13MR]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see S. 965), S5650 [1MY] (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: require consideration of sulfur or carbon emissions reductions and make renewable fuel projects eligible under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 318), H137 [8JA]

Disasters: prohibit liability for the effects of emissions and emission byproducts caused by an act of nature (see H.R. 1891), H3570 [30AP]

Ecology and environment: prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, repeal oxygenate requirement for reformulated gasoline, and provide funding for clean up of underground storage tanks (see H.R. 2136), H4204 [15MY]

———promote and coordinate global change research (see H.R. 1578), H2703 [2AP]

Electric power: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (see S. 843), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 3093), H8283 [16SE]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see S. 366), S2340 [12FE] (see H.R. 2042), H3857 [8MY]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H8381 [17SE]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (see S. 194), S1144 [17JA] (see H.R. 1245), H1811 [12MR]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources (see H.R. 3335), H9687 [17OC]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (see S. 1486), S10140 [29JY]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (see S. 484), S2920 [27FE]

Health: improve indoor air quality in schools and other buildings to reduce asthma (see H.R. 1849), H3451 [29AP]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (see S. 107), S132 [9JA] (see H.R. 287), H136 [8JA]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (see S. 385), S2456 [13FE] (see S. 791), S4824 [3AP] (see H.R. 837), H703 [13FE]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (see S. 944), S5483 [29AP]

Refuse disposal: phase out incineration of solid waste (see H.R. 2827), H7453 [23JY]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (see S. 551), S3252 [6MR] (see H.R. 1484), H2471 [27MR]

Taxation: encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (see S. 505), S3086 [4MR] (see H.R. 1054), H1514 [4MR]

———extend deduction for clean-fuel vehicles and certain refueling property (see H.R. 3694), H12919 [8DE]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (see S. 1917), S15406 [21NO] (see H.R. 3042), H8081 [9SE]

———provide a credit for qualified clean-fuel vehicles used in certain ozone nonattainment areas (see H.R. 2865), H7615 [24JY]

———provide a credit for qualifying clean technology engines (see H.R. 2838), H7454 [23JY]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (see S. 355), S2187 [11FE]

———provide incentives for the production of motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels (see H.R. 799), H701 [13FE]

———provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (see H.R. 1279), H1901 [13MR] (see H.R. 1942), H3636 [1MY] (see H.R. 3119), H8381 [17SE]

———provide incentives to increase the sale and use of certain ethanol and biodiesel fuels (see H.R. 1447), H2401 [26MR]

———treatment of clean-fuel vehicles used by businesses within Clean Air Act nonattainment areas (see H.R. 185), H58 [7JA]

Explanations

Differences Between Representative Barton's Ozone Extension Provisions in H.R. 6, Energy Policy Act, and President Clinton's 1994 ``Bump-Up'' Policy for Ozone Pollution Standards, S15223 [20NO]

Letters

Clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard: Alan C. Lloyd, California Air Resources Board, S14476 [12NO]

———John E. Hornback, Southeastern States Air Resource Managers, Inc., S14475 [12NO], S14929 [17NO]

———R. Steven Brown and S. William Becker, S14476 [12NO]

———William Pound, National Conference of State Legislatures, S14475 [12NO]

Deadline extension for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas: Robert Perciasepe, EPA, H10092 [29OC]

———several Senators, H10100 [29OC]

Environmental protection: Debbie Sease, Sierra Club, S4900 [7AP]

EPA and OMB proposed rule setting maximum achievable control technology standards to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants: several Senators, S14249 [7NO]

Impact on the quality of life in rural, African villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages: John R. Christy, E1077 [23MY]

Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions ratification in Canada: several climate experts, S10022 [28JY]

Lower Manhattan, New York, NY, air quality: James L. Connaughton, Council on Environmental Quality, S13250 [27OC]

Prevent California from implementing air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines: Donald P. Bliss, National Association of State Fire Marshals, S14468 [12NO]

———Jacqueline Elder, CPSC, S14469 [12NO]

———Thomas J. Dammrick, National Marine Manufacturers Association, S14469 [12NO]

———William Farr, Missouri Dept. of Public Safety, S14470 [12NO]

———William J. McCammon, California Fire Chiefs Association, S14468 [12NO], S14930 [17NO]

Study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and determine effects on air pollution and human health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1215 [21JA]

———Lloyd L. Eagan and Ellen Garvey, S1174 [21JA]

———Martha A. Marks, REP America (organization), S1174 [21JA]

———Physicians for Social Responsibility (organization), S1173 [21JA]

———R. Bruce Josten, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, S1213 [21JA]

———Robert Perciasepe, EPA, S1212, S1215 [21JA]

———Senators Inhofe and Breaux, S1212 [21JA]

———several Senators, S1173, S1224 [21JA]

Use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control: Michael W. Naylor, AARP, S14934 [17NO]

Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks snowmobile use phaseout: several former National Park Service officials, H7074 [17JY]

Lists

Bibliography of select research on the health impacts of soot, S3349 [7MR]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality witnesses for hearing on extension of deadlines for compliance with certain Clean Air Act provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10097 [29OC]

Organizations supporting establishing Federal renewable fuels standards, repealing oxygenate requirements, and eliminating methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S7427 [5JN]

Organizations supporting prohibiting use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14935 [17NO]

Memorandums

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: Mary D. Nichols, EPA, H10094 [29OC]

Press releases

OPEI Succeeds in Dramatically Improving California Emission Regulations: Outdoor Power Equipment Institute, S14475 [12NO]

Remarks in House

Africa: impact on the quality of life in rural villages of implementing the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions versus the electrification of such villages, E1077 [23MY]

Aviation: emission credits for airport improvement projects, H5209 [11JN]

Budget: impact of Bush administration proposals on Hispanic Americans, H1476 [4MR]

Clean Air Act: extension of deadlines for compliance with certain provisions in ozone nonattainment areas, H10091-H10106 [29OC], E2191 [31OC]

———prohibit stationary sources located in ozone nonattainment areas from buying nitrogen oxide emission credits under the EPA nitrogen oxide trading program without consent of the sources' State (H.R. 3555), E2377 [21NO]

Climate: global warming, H6719, H6720 [15JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, H11409 [18NO], E2383 [21NO], E2473 [8DE]

———facilitate the production and generation of coal-based power, H3320 [11AP]

Dept. of Energy: implementation of an electron scrubbing project for the removal of air pollutants at a commercial-scale electrical generation plant using high sulfur coal, E2383 [21NO]

Dept. of the Interior: allow alternative multi-passenger vehicles in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H7887, H7888 [4SE]

———phaseout of snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, H6710 [15JY], H7069-H7075 [17JY]

Eagle County, CO: tribute to Eagle Valley Alliance for Sustainability Green Star Program, E2144 [28OC]

Ecology and environment: evaluation of Bush administration policies, H6842 [15JY]

———prohibit use of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) as a gasoline additive, H11385, H11415 [18NO]

———promote and coordinate global change research (H.R. 1578), E643 [2AP]

Electric power: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (H.R. 2042), E903 [9MY]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (H.R. 3133), E1817 [17SE]

———anniversary of regulations governing use of chlorofluorocarbon propellants in aerosol products, E480 [17MR]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, H7693 [25JY]

———reduce proliferation of boutique fuels and implement plans that use Federal clean burning gasoline or Low Reid Vapor Pressure gasoline, H3274-H3277 [10AP]

———reduce underground storage tank releases by strengthening inspections, operator training, program enforcement, oxygenated fuel cleanup, and providing States greater Federal resources, H11409 [18NO]

FDA: phaseout of metered dose inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons, H7666 [25JY]

Government regulations: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, H8224 [16SE], E1866 [23SE]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (H.R. 287), E47 [8JA]

Michigan: effect of ozone transport in southwest Michigan demonstration project, H11411 [18NO]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (H.R. 837), H1296 [25FE], H1927 [18MR]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, H11415 [18NO]

Power resources: fuel cell research funding, E229 [13FE]

Taxation: provide incentives for the use of biodiesel as a fuel (H.R. 3119), E1841 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations, S15389 [21NO]

Aviation: provide for monitoring of aircraft air quality and require air carriers to address complaints and maintain records associated with aircraft air quality, S7811 [12JN]

California: prevent implementation of air emission requirements for small engines that would require the addition of devices that are potential fire hazards to such engines, S14467-S14470 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

Clean Air Act: reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs, S1788 [30JA]

———reduce powerplant pollution through expansion of cap and trade programs and an alternative regulatory classification for units subject to such programs (S. 485), S2943 [27FE], S3352-S3354 [7MR]

Climate: global warming, S3348-S3354 [7MR], S10013-S10023 [28JY], S14301 [10NO]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the economy, environment, and quality of life (S. 17), S134-S136 [9JA]

———reduce risks from global warming and climate change to the environment, S9208 [10JY]

Coal: develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to encourage the retrofitting, repowering, or replacement of coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 582), S3412 [10MR]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities, S15967 [25NO]

———develop and implement advanced clean coal technology programs and provide tax incentives to implement such programs at coal-based electricity generating facilities (S. 727), S4518-S4520 [27MR]

———mine safety and health benefits for coal miners, S15967 [25NO]

Ecology and environment: national objectives priority assignments, S1647-S1649 [28JA], S1788 [30JA], S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———redirect proposed tax revenues to increase enviromental and natural resources conservation programs funding, S4142-S4144 [20MR], S4267 [21MR]

———stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at levels that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system while minimizing adverse economic and social impacts, S10211 [30JY]

———use of science in developing environmental policy, S10012-S10023 [28JY]

Electric power: establish a national uniform multiple air pollutant regulatory program for the electric generating sector (S. 843), S5076-S5083 [9AP], S9319-S9321 [14JY]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants, S14248-S14250 [7NO], S15959 [25NO]

———reduce emissions from electric powerplants (S. 366), S2345-S2353 [12FE], S3348-S3354 [7MR], S13588 [30OC]

EPA: clarify exemption of certain small engines from California air emission regulations and develop a national emissions standard, S14467-S14470, S14472-S14477 [12NO], S14928-S14932 [17NO]

———establish greenhouse gas inventory, registry, and information system (S. 194), S1145 [17JA]

———expedite finalization of maximum achievable control technology emission standards for mercury, S9946-S9948 [25JY]

———prohibit use of statistical age-adjusted analysis to determine the benefits of pollution control, S14934-S14936 [17NO]

———provide regional offices with mobile air pollution monitoring networks relative to disasters and catastrophic toxic emissions, S13482 [29OC]

Government regulations: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, S13260 [27OC]

———study new source review program changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations and to determine effects of such changes on air pollution and human health, S1171-S1194, S1208, S1212-S1220, S1223-S1226 [21JA], S1303-S1307 [22JA], S1446 [23JA]

Hazardous substances: implement certain conventions dealing with organic pollutants, chemicals, and pesticides (S. 1486), S10151 [29JY]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions, S15959 [25NO]

———require powerplants, industrial plants, and incinerators to reduce mercury emissions (S. 484), S2941-S2943 [27FE]

Leavitt, Michael O.: nomination to be EPA Administrator, S13237-S13251 [27OC], S13326-S13340 [28OC]

Mexico: prohibit exportation of natural gas from the U.S. for use in electric powerplants near the border that do not comply with U.S. air quality control requirements (S. 107), S153 [9JA]

Motor vehicles: increase corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards and encourage use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, S1449 [23JA]

National Academy of Sciences: include in study an evaluation of the impact of the EPA promulgated final rule on routine equipment replacement, S14994 [18NO]

National Research Council: conduct study on health and environmental hazards of coal combustion wastes, S14525 [12NO]

New York, NY: release of EPA report on air quality relative to collapse of World Trade Center, S11138-S11141 [5SE]

Petroleum: eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence, S7365 [4JN], S7444-S7447 [5JN]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 385), S2446, S2458-S2462 [13FE]

———eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, expand production and use of renewable fuel, and increase energy independence (S. 791), S14313 [10NO]

———encourage use of ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE) to meet renewable fuel compliance standards, S7447 [5JN]

Power resources: establish Federal renewable fuels standards, repeal oxygenate requirements, and eliminate methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) from U.S. fuel supply, S5888-S5894, S5897-S5899 [8MY], S5983, S5985-S5991 [9MY], S6043-S6047, S6050 [13MY], S7206-S7221 [3JN]

———fuel cell research funding, S1442, S1443 [23JA], S2035 [6FE], S2514-S2516 [14FE], S2730-S2732 [26FE]

Public utilities: increase production of clean, domestically produced renewable energy as a fuel source for the national electric system (S. 944), S5491 [29AP]

Southern Ute Indian Tribe: implement intergovernmental agreement with Colorado on air quality control (S. 551), S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

Taxation: encourage and accelerate production, sale, and use of new motor vehicles powered by alternative fuels or other advanced motor vehicle technologies (S. 505), S3089 [4MR], S15341 [21NO]

———issuance of tax-exempt bonds for certain air and water pollution control facilities and application of volume caps for private activity bonds for such facilities and water and sewage facilities (S. 1917), S15414 [21NO]

———provide a tax credit to promote the production of biodiesel (S. 355), S2213-S2216 [11FE]

Treaties and agreements: conditions for the U.S. becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions, S13585 [30OC]

———decision not to ratify Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse gas emissions, S10014-S10023 [28JY]

Reports filed

Reliable Fuels Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 791) (S. Rept. 108-57), S7234 [3JN]

Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act: Committee on Environment and Public Works (Senate) (S. 551) (S. Rept. 108-201), S15186 [19NO]

Statements

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gases: American Geophysical Union Council, S9209 [10JY]

Study New Source Review Program Changes Relative To Preventing Deterioration of Clean Air Regulations and Determine Effects on Air Pollution and Human Health: Ande Abbott, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, S1214 [21JA]

Summaries

Clean Efficient Automobiles Resulting from Advanced Car Technologies (CLEAR) Act (S. 505), S3090 [4MR]

Clean Power Act (S. 366), S2351 [12FE]

Omnibus Mercury Emissions Reduction Act (S. 484), S2942 [27FE]

Tables

Comparing the Clean Air Act, Clean Power Act, and Clear Skies Act, S3353 [7MR]

Estimated annual health and mortality costs due to particulate matter pollution from powerplants, S15960 [25NO]

New source review correspondence—information requests and Bush administration responses, S1177-S1193 [21JA]

Testimonies

Deadline Extension for Compliance With Certain Clean Air Act Provisions in Ozone Nonattainment Areas: David S. Baron, Earthjustice (law firm), H10104 [29OC]

———J. David Farren, Southern Environmental Law Center, H10102 [29OC]

———Ramon Alvarez, Environmental Defense (organization), H10101 [29OC]

———Samuel A. Wolfe, New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, H10100 [29OC]

Impact of the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty on Ohio's Coal Dependent Communities: Robert E. Murray, Murray Energy Corp., E1035 [21MY]

Texts of

S. 194, National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Registry Act, S1146-S1148 [17JA]

S. 355, Biodiesel Promotion Act, S2216 [11FE]

S. 366, Clean Power Act, S2346-S2351 [12FE]

S. 485, Clear Skies Act, S2943-S2971 [27FE]

S. 551, Southern Ute and Colorado Intergovernmental Agreement Implementation Act, S3275 [6MR], S15502 [21NO]

S. 582, Coal Energy Research Development and Demonstration Act, S3412-S3418 [10MR]

S. 843, Clean Air Planning Act, S5077-S5083 [9AP]

S. 944, Renewable Energy Investment Act, S5491 [29AP]

S. 1844, Clear Skies Act, S14336-S14364 [10NO]

S. 1917, Clean Air and Water Investment and Infrastructure Act, S15414 [21NO]