EPA PUSH TO INCLUDE AIR TOXICS IN STATE AIR PLANS DRAWS MIXED REACTION

EPA is working on a guidance for states to include air toxics in their state air quality plans for the first time, and also examine multiple pollutants within a single plan. Yet the agency is getting mixed reaction from EPA regions and state air officials who say the potential change, aimed at streamlining the state planning process, could instead add significant complications. The agency is seeking comment from its 10 regional air directors toward developing a non-binding guidance for release...