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AF&PA, AWC Respond To EPA PM NAAQS Rule
The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) Pres- ident and CEO Heidi Brock and American Wood Council (AWC) President and CEO Jackson Morrill responded to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announce- ment of an updated National Ambient Air Quality Stan- dards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5), which low- ers the standard to 9 µg/m3. “EPA’s rule delivers a devastating blow to U.S. manu- facturing and the economy while doing nothing to address the largest sources of particulate matter, including wildfire smoke. This unworkable air rule undermines President Biden’s promise to grow and reshore manufacturing jobs. We are concerned that many of the modernization proj- ects in the paper and wood products industry and across U.S. manufacturing will no longer be able to move forward. “The new rule defies common sense. This Admin- istration has set the PM2.5 NAAQS at near background levels, ensuring permit gridlock for most manufacturing sectors around the country, while failing to address 84 percent of overall PM2.5 emissions. Essential projects that would reduce greenhouse gas and other emissions, create high-paying jobs and allow us to compete in the global economy are now severely at risk. Our industry has demonstrated a continued commitment to be a good steward and community partner. We need sustainable reg- ulation to make environmental progress and keep vital manufacturing jobs in America. “AF&PA and AWC joined leaders from over 70 other U.S. manufacturing and trade groups urging the Adminis- tration to maintain the existing standard. We want to work with the Biden Administration on a practical implementa- tion plan that avoids some of the worst impacts of this un- sustainable rule.” Board Converting News® is published weekly by NV Business Publications, PO Box 802, Manasquan, NJ 08736-0802. Sub- scription Rates in U.S. and Canada: $275 per year or $395 for two years. Overseas rate USD $395 per year. No part of this pub- lication may be reproduced without written permission. Len Prazych - President/Publisher: lprazych@nvpublications.com Robyn Smith - Vice President Sales: rsmith@nvpublications.com Susan Riley - Associate Editor: sriley@nvpublications.com Greg Kishbaugh - FMN Editor/Sales: flexo@nvpublications.com
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