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"My Clear Skies legislation
will cut power-plant pollution and improve the
health of our citizens. And my budget provides
strong funding for leading-edge technology, from
hydrogen-fueled cars to clean coal to renewable
sources such as ethanol. Four years of debate is
enough. I urge Congress to pass legislation that
makes America more secure and less dependent on
foreign energy."
--President George W. Bush
State of the Union, February 2, 2005
Unless otherwise noted,
the data presented throughout this Web site reflect
EPAs 2003 modeling and analysis of the President's
Clear Skies Act. |
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The President's Clear Skies legislation would create a mandatory
program that would dramatically reduce power plant emissions
of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and mercury
by setting a national cap on each pollutant.
The President's Clear Skies bill was proposed in response
to a growing need for an emission reduction plan that will
protect human health and the environment while providing regulatory
certainty to the industry.
Where to find more information:
Where You Live
Descriptions of the health and environmental benefits
of Clear Skies in each state and EPA Region.
Basic Information
Purpose and goals of Clear Skies, as well as a summary
of the design of the program and the benefits it would provide.
Health
and Environmental Benefits More detailed information
on the benefits of Clear Skies, including links to technical information.
Economic and Other Impacts Compliance
costs and related impacts of the emissions caps on affected sources,
and links to technical background material.
In the News
Recent news and speeches about Clear Skies.
Legislative Information
Status of Clear Skies legislation, including links
to the legislation, Congressional testimony, and related documents.
President's Message
July 1, 2002 message from President George W. Bush
describing the benefits of Clear Skies.
Technical Information
Complete "Technical Support Package for Clear
Skies" and links to related information.
Related Links
Links to relevant EPA programs and information.
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