New Clean Air Act

Journal Article · Thu Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977 · EPA J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6511986

After a long struggle with much lobbying pressure put on Congress, the Clean Air Act of 1977 was passed. Among the provisions of the act are: a two-year extension on current standards for tailpipe emissions on new model automobiles instead of a five-year schedule; prevention of significant deterioration; nonattainment; coal conversion; new penalties; warranties; tampering; smelters; and the best available pollution control technology. An unsigned statement from a major automobile manufacturer said that the new standards go beyond health needs and will waste fuel and consumer's money. (1 photo, 1 table)

• OSTI ID: 6511986
• Journal Information: EPA J.; (United States), Journal Name: EPA J.; (United States) Vol. 3:8; ISSN EPAJD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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