Hardwood Industry Pushes For Repeal Of New Air Quality Standard
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March 19, 2024
The Hardwood Federation joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others to support a Resolution of Disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to rescind EPA's new air quality standards for fine particulate matter. In February, EPA lowered the air quality standard for fine particulate matter from 12 micrograms per cubic meter to a more stringent 9 mg. This action could add up to $900 million in compliance costs for the U.S. wood products industry.
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