EPA Poised To Unveil Air Act Fee Guidance, Decision On Valley District Rule

U.S. EPA next month is expected to release its long-awaited guidance on how air districts -- such as South Coast and San Joaquin Valley -- should implement a controversial Clean Air Act (CAA) fee affecting numerous major sources of pollution. The South Coast air district earlier this year requested EPA to supply the guidance and weigh in on the district's attempt to ease industry burdens in its rule. The guidance is being sought following backlash from industry and district board...