Air Quality: Multi-Pollutant Legislation (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised Oct. 22, 2002 |
| Report Number |
RL31326 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Larry Parker and John Blodgett, Resources, Science and Industry Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
| Older Revisions |
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Summary:
With the prospect of new layers of complexity being added to air pollution controls and with electricity restructuring putting a premium on economic efficiency, interest is being expressed in finding mechanisms to achieve health and environmental goals in simpler, more cost-effective ways. The electric utility industry is a major source of air pollution, particularly sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (Nox), and Mercury (Hg), as well as suspected greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2). At issue is whether a new approach to environmental protection could achieve the nation's air quality goals more cost-effectively than the current system.
