Activists Vow To Challenge Epa Issuance Of Contentious Parks Air Rule

摘要

Environmentalists are vowing to challenge EPA's possible issuance of a controversial rule that critics say could make it easier to build power plants near national parks,and which the heads of most of the agency's regional offices oppose due to fears the rule could harm air quality. At issue is a pending rule to modify the way emissions are calculated when a power plant near a national park or other pristine "Class 1" area is built or upgraded.The calculations-required for issuing permits under prevention of significant deteriorationew source review rules-if modified as planned are expected to reduce the projected incremental increase in emissions from a new or expanded facility,easing the way for new construction.