十大菠菜软件和风能网 Respond to EPA’s PM NAAQS Rule
WASHINGTON – 美国森林 & 造纸协会&PA) President and CEO Heidi Brock and American 木 Council (风能网) President and CEO Jackson Morrill responded to 环境al Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of an updated National Ambient 空气 Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5), which lowers the standard to 9 µg/m3.
“EPA’s rule delivers a devastating blow to U.S. manufacturing and the economy while doing nothing to address the largest sources of particulate matter, 包括野火烟雾. This unworkable air rule undermines President Biden's promise to grow and reshore manufacturing jobs.
"We are very concerned that many of the modernization projects in the paper and wood products industry and across U.S. 制造业将 no longer be able to move forward.
"The new rule defies common sense. This Administration has set the PM2.5 NAAQS at near background levels, ensuring permit gridlock for most manufacturing sectors around the country, while failing to address 84% of overall PM2.5排放.
"Essential projects that would reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions, create high-paying jobs and allow us to compete in the global economy are now severely at risk. Our industry has demonstrated a continued commitment to be a good steward and community partner. We need sustainable regulation to make environmental progress and keep vital manufacturing jobs in America.
“十大菠菜软件和风能网 joined leaders from over 70 other U.S. manufacturing and trade groups urging the Administration to maintain the existing standard. 电子竞技赌注的软件还交付了一个 首席执行官联名信 to White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients signed by 44 of our members from the paper and wood products industry. These letters reflect the importance of this issue not only for our industry but for the economic prosperity of America.
"The EPA must immediately reconsider the PM NAAQS and set a 3-year effective date. We want to work with the Biden Administration on a practical implementation plan that avoids some of the worst impacts of this unsustainable rule."