There is historical validation of this effect, with California repeatedly having increased the stringency of
its local air pollution standards, followed by parallel Federal action under the Clean Air Act.
If the cuts are realized, «you will totally undermine the ability of EPA and its research arm to set
standards at a level that science can rightfully be confident is protective of public health,» predicts William Becker, executive director of the National Association of Clean
Air Agencies, a Washington, D.C., organization representing state and local air pollution agencies around the count
Air Agencies, a Washington, D.C., organization representing state and
local air pollution agencies around the count
air pollution agencies around the country.