The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) and the NAM 6/29/04 submitted to the EPA a Petition for Reconsideration of the final rule to implement the 8-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS) and the designations and classifications for the ozone standard. Industry is concerned that the timetable for certain facilities in nonattainment areas to come into compliance is too short. At least 15 regions of the country will need more time to come into compliance than is provided by the EPA.
Due in part to our efforts, the EPA reconsidered the issues before publishing its final rule. Industry supports the new rule because it provides reasonable answers to questions relating to the implementation of tougher clean air requirements.
For further details, see American Lung Association v. EPA.