ENVIRONMENTALISTS RIP SAN JOAQUIN REQUEST FOR PM10 ATTAINMENT

Environmentalists are blasting a San Joaquin Valley air district request this week to the air board to seek U.S. EPA approval that it is in attainment with a federal particulate matter (PM) standard. Environmentalists claim the district is not accurately conveying the valley's air quality data. EPA's determination is significant because it could mean the difference between the district maintaining current emission standards on stationary sources, or being forced to adopt more stringent measures. Environmentalists fear a decision to grant...