ArchivesState files suit against EPA ozone ruleBy NIXIE SANDERSON Texas has become one of severalstates to file a lawsuit against theEnvironmental Protection Agency(EPA) regarding the agency’s newozone standards rule. The EPA changed the NationalAmbient Air Quality Standard(NAAQS) as of October 1 to 70parts per billion from 75 parts perbillion for ground-level ozone. TheEPA states that this change is basedon scientific evidence regardingthe ozone’s effect on public healthand welfare and maintains that thenew rule will improve public healthprotection for those at higher risk,including children, the elderly andthose with lung diseases. For the full story SUBSCRIBE to the online edition of The Dalhart Texan, call 244-4511 to setup a subscription to our physical paper or pick a copy up at one of our many convenient newsrack locations. You can also stop by and purchase a paper or subscription in person at our news office located at 410 Denrock Ave. For the full story SUBSCRIBE to the online edition of The Dalhart Texan, call (806) 244-4511 to setup a subscription to our physical paper or pick a copy up at one of our many convenient news rack locations. You can also stop by and purchase a paper or subscription in person at our news office located at 410 Denrock Ave. |
