News Release: EPA to Hold Two Public Hearings on Proposed Clean Air Standards for Particle Pollution

CONTACT: Enesta Jones (News Media Only) jones.enesta@epa.gov 202-564-7873 202-564-4355 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2012 EPA to Hold Two Public Hearings on Proposed Clean Air Standards for Particle Pollution   Speaker registration now open for hearings in Philadelphia and Sacramento, Calif. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold two public hearings 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 hearings 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                            July 19, 2012 (Sacramento) 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. PDT   WHERE:           July 17, Philadelphia    William J. Green Federal Building    600 Arch Street    Philadelphia, Pa. 19106                           July 19, Sacramento, Calif.     California Air Resources Board     1001 "I" Street     Sacramento, Calif. 95814   To register to speak at the hearings, 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   R120 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