EPA Floats Revised Draft ‘Secondary’ NAAQS Criticized By All Sides

EPA is moving closer to finalizing its proposal to slightly tighten “secondary” air quality standards for protecting the environment from nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM), sending the rule for White House pre-publication review ahead of a looming December deadline, facing criticism and legal threats from all sides. The agency sent the draft final rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review Oct. 29, a process that typically takes up to 90 days...