HCM 2010
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
House: NREW DP 6-4-0-0
HCM2010: air quality; ozone levels
Sponsor: Representative Carbone, LD 25
Caucus & COW
Overview
Expresses the Legislature's disagreement with the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA)
classification of Phoenix as a nonattainment area for ozone limits under the Clean Air Act.
History
The Clean Air Act was established to reduce air pollution, improve air quality, protect public
health and reduce emissions. In 2015, the EPA increased the ground-level ozone standards
to 70 parts per billion(ppb) (EPA). This ozone standard currently designates Yuma and
Phoenix-Mesa areas as nonattainment (ADEQ).
Provisions
1. Asserts the concern of members of the Legislature relating to the EPA's penalties against
Arizona and asks the EPA to implement a state plan to achieve and maintain a relevant
air standard. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note