NAS REPORT COULD PROMPT DEBATE OVER EPA ROLE IN SETTING AIR STANDARDS

An upcoming report by the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) could prompt debate over whether EPA should have a new role in reviewing states' efforts to adopt California's mobile source emissions standards, which are generally stricter than EPA's. The report, State And Federal Standards For Mobile-Source Emissions , which was scheduled for release March 16, focuses on states' ability to "opt-in" to stricter California emission rules for cars, trucks and offroad engines to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)...