MEDIA ADVISORY: E.P.A. to Hold Public Hearing in Arlington, Texas on Suggested Smog Requirements

DALLAS - (Jan. 5, 2015) The E.P.A. (EPA) will hold a public hearing on the suggested updates to the national air quality requirements for ground-level ozone, also known as smog. E.P.A. has suggested to strengthen the requirements to a level within a range of 65 to 70 parts per billion (ppb) to better protect Americans' health and the environment, while taking review on a level down to 60 ppb. The agency estimates that the benefits of meeting the suggested requirements will significantly outweigh the costs, preventing asthma attacks, heart attacks, missed school days and premature deaths, among other health effects.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 29
9:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Arlington City Hall
101 W. Abram Street
Arlington, Texas, 76010

The public may register to speak at a specific time at a hearing by contacting Eloise Shepherd at 919-541-5507 or [email protected]. People may also register in person on the day of the hearing. E.P.A. will accept written comments on the suggested requirements until March 17, 2015. The agency will issue a final rule by Oct. 1, 2015.

More information on the suggestion and instructions for submitting written comments: http://www.epa.gov/glo/actions.html

More about activities in E.P.A. Region six is accessible at http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/region6.htm

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