Dianne Feinstein: “the States also propose compromise language that would still place some of these engines off limits. To quote the letter…”

“the States also propose compromise language that would still place some of these engines off limits. To quote the letter from the Southeastern States Air Managers: Please note that other compromise amendments which fall short of fully restoring section 209(e)(1)(a) are, in our opinion, unacceptable and will constrain States as discussed above. This association and your State air pollution control agencies would appreciate your support of removal of the Bond amendment from S. 1584, the HUD VA appropriations bill. Many other States are just beginning to realize the importance of this small engine provision. As we move forward with more protective air quality standards, more and more States will need to reduce emissions to comply with national standards. Those States will also need to reduce pollution from these very engines because there are so many of them and they are so very dirty. I strongly believe we should protect a State's right to do so. We should not use this appropriations bill to take rights away from the States without knowing what we are doing, without a hearing, and without review by the authorizing committee.”