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| Data updated July 2003 – Unless
otherwise noted, the data presented throughout this website reflect
EPA’s 2003 modeling and analysis of the Clear Skies Act, introduced
in Congress in February 2003. The analysis reflects changes in
the legislation and is based on the most up to date modeling of
emissions monitoring and air quality data available. |
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The proposed 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.
Clear Skies 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. The program was submitted as proposed legislation
in the US House of Representatives on July 26, 2002 and in
the US Senate on July 28, 2002. The program was reintroduced
in the US House of Representatives (HR 999) and the US Senate
(S. 485) as the Clear Skies Act of 2003 on February 27, 2003
(more information
...). Comprehensive technical
analyses of the 2003 legislation are now available.
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.
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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Comprehensive
technical analyses