EPA GUIDANCE MAY INCLUDE FIRST-TIME AIR TOXIC CONTROLS IN SIP PROCESS

EPA is developing guidance for states to include in their air quality plans for the first time controls on air toxics as well as "criteria" pollutants, which would represent a major consolidation of the Clean Air Act responsibilities of local officials. But EPA is getting mixed reaction from its regions and state air officials who say the potential change, aimed at streamlining the state planning process, could instead create complications. The agency is seeking comment from its 10 regional air...