Full Title: Cross-State Air Pollution Rule: Reducing Air Pollution Protecting Public Health
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Publisher(s): US EPA
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
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Description (excerpt):
EPA finalized the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) under the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act to reduce transported pollution that significantly affects downwind nonattainment and maintenance problems.
• CSAPR will reduce emissions of SO2 and NOX from power plants in the eastern half of the United States.
• The rule will reduce fine particle and ozone air pollution, saving lives, preventing illnesses, creating jobs, and protecting communities