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On the recordApril 6, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: In section 330 of the Clean Air Act, as proposed to be added by section 2 of the bill, insert after subsection (a) the following (and redesignate the subsequent subsections accordingly): ``(b) Temporary Suspension for Public Health Emergencies.-- The Administrator may by rule, after public notice and comment, temporarily suspend the provisions of this section if-- ``(1) a detailed analysis and review by the Administrator of the latest credible and peer-reviewed science shows ground level ozone will pose significant dangers to public health; ``(2) extreme weather events pose significant danger to public health; ``(3) an increase in food and waterborne pathogens pose significant danger to public health; or ``(4) there are other significant threats to public health. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 203, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Colorado.
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Jared Polis
Democratic · Colorado
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Apr 6, 2011

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