EPA Eyes Air Violation Reporting Changes Due To States' Resource Limits

摘要

EPA is considering changes to its requirements for states to report Clean Air Act violations to the agency that states say has led to major expansion of reporting mandates amid dwindling resources, with a key organization representing state and local air officials urging EPA to make minimizing reporting burdens a priority for fiscal year 2014. In its draft fiscal year 2014 National Program Manager (NPM) guidance documents, EPA has suggested the policy is "likely to be revised" though it does not provide specifics. But the agency's vow could help address states' concerns over a March 2010 memo from EPA that sought to clarify state air enforcement reporting requirements.