SOUTH COAST EYES NEW STRATEGY TO EASE CONTROVERSIAL AIR ACT FEES

The South Coast air district plans to significantly revise a proposed rule enacting new Clean Air Act (CAA) fees in the wake of strong opposition from industry officials, who argue the rule would unfairly penalize stationary sources that have exhausted avenues to further cut their emissions. The revised plan follows recent talks between district and U.S. EPA officials over whether the district can draft the fee rule to be as flexible as possible for industry. Industry representatives are urging the...