Sigh of relief, EPA version (no dirty air rules)
December 11, 2008
I’ve been watching the Federal Register each day like a hawk, waiting for the EPA to drop its holiday lump of coal (pun definitely intended): two rules to relax New Source Review air permitting requirements and allow more pollution near national parks.
Looks like the EPA has abandoned that plan. As it was past Nov. 20, the incoming Administration could have rescinded any rules before they took effect (60 days’ notice was required for major rules of this sort), so anything dirty parting gift on the EPA’s part could have been returned to sender. But it is nice to know they aren’t trying the midnight rule approach on this one to begin with.
