By Kelsey Neichin Draft Year: 1963 Amendment Years: 1965, 1970, 1977, 1990 National Law
Designed to address acid rain, urban air pollution, and toxic air emissions. Establishes a national permits program. Provisions requiring the gradual removal of ozone-depleting chemicals. Programs to address accidental releases of toxic air pollutants.
Sets standards for fuels and technology that can be met cost-effectively. Promotes use of clean low sulfur coal and natural gas Suggests innovative technologies to clean high sulfur coal to prevent acid rain. Reduces energy waste Creates a better market for clean fuels derived from grain and natural gas in order to cut dependency on oil imports by one million barrels per day. Promotes energy conservation.
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