EPA Eyes Delay, Streamlining For Next Phase Of Regional Haze Program

As EPA struggles to implement the second phase of its regional haze program, officials are weighing a late start to the third phase, and are soliciting early input on streamlining measures such as reducing requirements for state haze plans, early exit from the program for states that have met their goals, and minimum thresholds for visibility improvement and cost-effectiveness. In an April 11 webinar presentation , agency staff outlined questions they are asking of states and others in preparation for...