EPA News Release: EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Clean Air Standards for Particle Pollution/Speaker registration now open for hearing in Philadelphia

EPA to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Clean Air Standards for Particle Pollution/Speaker registration now open for hearing in Philadelphia The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public hearing on the proposed updates to the national air quality standards for fine particle pollution (PM2.5). A federal court ruling required EPA to update the standards based on best available science. The proposed updates, which meet that requirement, build on steps already taken by EPA to reduce pollution in communities across the country. WHAT: Public hearing on proposed updates to national air quality standards for fine particle pollution. WHEN: July 17, 2012 (Philadelphia) 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. EDT WHERE: July 17, Philadelphia William J. Green Federal Building 600 Arch Street Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 To register to speak at the hearing, contact Alan Rush at rush.alan@epa.gov or 202-564-1658. Members of the public also may register in person at the hearing and will be accommodated as time allows. EPA also will accept written comments on the proposed standards until Aug. 31, 2012. EPA will issue the final standards by December 14, 2012. Note: Please bring picture identification and allow additional time to enter the buildings and go through security. More information on the hearings and instructions for submitting written comments: http://www.epa.gov/pm/actions.html. You can view or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355