EPA CONSIDERS EXTENDING COMPLIANCE DEADLINE FOR KEY AIR TOXICS STANDARD

EPA is considering delaying a looming compliance deadline for a key air toxics standard in part because the extension will allow the agency to complete a project that may help companies in California circumvent federal regulations that duplicate an existing state air rule. The extension is also being considered because technology vendors are having a hard time providing electroplating companies around the country with the kinds of equipment that will be needed to comply with the air toxic standard. EPA...