The Long, Slow Path to Improved Air Quality Standards
Legal Planet: Environmental Law and Policy 2013-07-16
Summary:
The regulatory process can be slow and tortuous. Consider the case of air quality standards. Since 1997, EPA has had separate air quality standards for fine particulates, technically called PM2.5. These tiny particles can penetrate deep into the lungs, making them a special public health concern. EPA has revisited the standard twice, in 2006 and […]