Holmstead Vows To Resolve VOC Rule Dispute Before Departing EPA

EPA air chief Jeffrey Holmstead says resolving the debate over the best method for regulating ozone-forming volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is one of his top priorities during his last month at the agency. Holmstead says EPA faces a choice between starting informal discussions about how the agency should regulate VOCs or issuing an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM), which could lead to the agency offering various ratings for the compounds based on their potential to enhance ozone formation. EPA's...