Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977: a selective legislative analysis

Journal Article · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1978 · Land Water Law Rev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6712800

Pendley, W P ^[1]; Morgan, J M

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1. House of Representatives, Washington, DC

The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 represent the first major revisions and adjustments of the Clean Air Act since 1970. In this article, the authors examine the changes brought about by the 1977 Amendments, particularly in the prevention of significant deterioration of air quality and the new source performance standards in combination with the requirement for the utilization of locally available coal.

• OSTI ID: 6712800
• Journal Information: Land Water Law Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Land Water Law Rev.; (United States) Vol. 13:3; ISSN LWLRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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