FENCES Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The FENCES Act amends the Clean Air Act to clarify how emissions originating outside the United States are considered when determining air quality standards and applying penalties. Specifically, it clarifies that emissions from foreign sources should be excluded when assessing a state’s ability to meet air quality standards, and it provides a mechanism for states to avoid sanctions related to nonattainment areas if those areas’ air quality issues are primarily due to foreign emissions. This aims to provide more flexibility for states in meeting air quality goals.
Key provisions
- Clarifies that emissions from outside the United States should be excluded when determining air quality standards.
- Allows states to avoid Clean Air Act sanctions for nonattainment areas if foreign emissions are a contributing factor.
- Specifies circumstances under which states can demonstrate that they would have met air quality standards but for foreign emissions.
- Outlines criteria for states to meet regarding mobile source emissions and control measures.
- Requires states to renew demonstrations of foreign emissions impact every five years.
Who is affected
- States
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Businesses subject to Clean Air Act regulations
- Local governments responsible for air quality management
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