When:  September 2, 2010
Time:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT

EPA is working to better respond to community requests for timely information about upcoming air pollution regulations and programs.  The Agency hopes that opportunities such as this webinar will encourage communication between EPA and communities throughout the regulatory process.

Proposed Rule:  On July 6, 2010, EPA proposed the Transport Rule, which would require 31 states and the District of Columbia to significantly improve air quality by reducing power plant emissions that contribute to ozone and fine particle pollution in downwind states.

Specifically, this proposal would require significant reductions in sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions that cross state lines.  These pollutants react in the atmosphere to form fine particles and ground-level ozone and are transported long distances, making it difficult for other states to achieve national clean air standards.

EPA is hosting this webinar during the public comment period for the proposed rule.  You can use the webinar to become more informed about this proposal and to prepare your comments.  The webinar is not a means of providing public comment on the proposed rule; to become part of the record for the rule, comments must be submitted to the docket via the methods described in the proposed rule.  The webinar will also contain detailed information on how to submit your comments.  The public comment period ends October 1, 2010.  After reviewing all of the comments, EPA expects to issue a final rule in spring 2011.

Additional information on the Transport Rule is available at:  www.epa.gov/airtransport.

Reserve your webinar seat at:   https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/664530488.  Please note that you must register at least 24 hours in advance of the webinar.

The presentation will be available at:  www.epa.gov/airtransport by September 1st.  

For more information about the webinar, please contact Regina Chappell at chappell.regina@epa.gov or 919-541-3650.