Implementing the Clean Air Act

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1980 · Environ. Midwest; (United States)

OSTI ID:6727948

Rothblatt, S

Early bans on coal use in London during the 14th century began a largely ineffective effort until the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1970 established a strong national program involving all levels of government. Until 1977, when new amendments were enacted, Congress struggled to develop acceptable tradeoffs between pollution control and industrial growth. States can now tailor their method of compliance, but inconsistencies develop in non-attainment areas spanning state borders. The Environmental Protection Agency urges interregional cooperation in air-quality planning and is currently hearing three cases of transboundary pollution. The 1980s will be a period when implementation efforts will be consolidated. (DCK)

• OSTI ID: 6727948
• Journal Information: Environ. Midwest; (United States), Journal Name: Environ. Midwest; (United States); ISSN EMIDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
CLEAN AIR ACT
COMPLIANCE
COOPERATION
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
GOVERNMENT POLICIES
IMPLEMENTATION
LAWS
PLANNING
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