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EPA TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON CLEAN AIR ACT

Release Date: 7/10/2001
Contact Information: Leo Kay, Press Office, 415/744-2201

     SAN FRANCISCO   Representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public hearing in Sacramento on Thursday to solicit comments on its program for controlling new industrial and utility sources of air pollution.

     The program, called "New Source Review," requires that an air pollution source install the best pollution control equipment available when it builds a new facility or when it makes a major modification that increases emissions from an existing facility. The background paper out for review provides information on the electricity generating and petroleum refining industries.

     The paper contains background information on the New Source Review program and asks for comments on whether the program should be changed to encourage more efficient use of our nation=s energy resources while maintaining air quality.  The final report, due to the president Aug. 17, will include recommendations on how to improve the New Source Review process.
       
     Thursday's Sacramento hearing is one of four being held across the country to solicit input on this program.  The background paper and instructions for submitting comments are available at:
https://www.epa.gov/air/nsr-review.  

     WHO:  U.S. EPA Officials

     WHAT: Public Hearing on New Source Review under the Clean Air Act

     WHEN: 9:30 - 4 p.m.
     
     WHERE: Red Lion Hotel
            1401 Arden Way, Sacramento