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sions. This standard would also undermine the Biden Ad- ministration’s promise to grow and reshore US manufac- turing jobs. We need to be able to modernize our facilities so we can keep high-paying manufacturing jobs in the US. “Our industry is a leader in sustainability, and we are rooted in sustainable practices. Paper manufacturers work hard to be a good neighbor and environmental steward in communities across our nation. Our facilities have made substantial progress in reducing our emissions. The paper industry has state-of-the-art air pollution controls on their facilities. We are less than 1 percent of the overall PM2.5 emissions. We have decreased our nitrogen oxide emis- sions by about 50 percent and our sulfur dioxide emis- sions by more than 80 percent since 2000. “Some of the larger sources of particulate matter in the air are wildfires, dust and exhaust. The PM NAAQS rule does not address these larger sources. Particulate matter emissions from industrial facilities will continue to go down in the years ahead under current air quality programs. “We sent a letter to the White House outlining our concerns with the proposed PM NAAQS standard. Addi- tionally, along with 70 other manufacturing organizations, we warned of the economic consequences the proposed standard would cause. The EPA needs to develop an im- plementation plan before finalizing this rule so our industry has a clear path to achieve it. Currently, the proposed rule uses unrealistic modeling to determine what ambient air quality levels are. A plan based on sound science needs to rely on realistic modeling that accurately reflects re- al-world conditions. And, by allowing modernization proj- ects to proceed, we can continue to work to decrease our emissions. We welcome the opportunity to work together on an efficient implementation plan.” The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is also working the issue, and among other tactics, has intro- duced a grassroots letter for those who wish to advocate. The NAM says it is rallying manufacturers to urge EPA to reconsider its proposal and urging Congress, if given the opportunity, to oppose the tightened regulations. Protect- ing manufacturers’ ability to invest in the development of innovative modern technologies that address air quality, reduce emissions, and protect the environment, while pro- tecting manufacturing jobs and growing the economy is a top priority. According to NAM, under the proposed rule 200 coun- ties could be placed out of attainment with California’s manufacturing sector being the most exposed followed by Michigan and Illinois. Chris Morris, NAM Director of Mem- ber and Board Engagement, Southwest Region, said last year that stricter air quality standards will result in signif- icant portions of our country’s population being in nonat- tainment areas. “Companies investing in new projects in these areas would be required to purchase expensive emission offsets — if offsets are available at all,” he said.
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