Phoenix, Industry Seek More Credit For Emission Cuts In Novel Air Plan

State and local officials in Arizona, backed by local business groups, are urging EPA to broaden its proposed approval of a novel Clean Air Act plan that would allow air pollution “offsets” from vehicles to facilitate growth of the semiconductor industry around Phoenix, as California officials eye a similar program. But the refining sector is strongly opposing the air plan for Maricopa County, AZ, which would promote electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids, as unlawful under the Clean Air Act. An...