Section 57.7. Policy on acid precipitation  


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  • It is the policy of the Commission to urge:

    (1) The Congress and President to take prompt and decisive action to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the eastern half of the United States by the year 1993, as recommended by the National Academy of Science.

    (2) The Federal government to vigorously enforce existing Clean Air Act limitations on emissions of sulfur and nitrogen oxides until appropriate new legislation is enacted.

    (3) The Commonwealth, as the keystone State in this national issue, to take a leading role by enacting a unilateral 50% reduction in sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions from Commonwealth sources.

The provisions of this § 57.7 adopted April 11, 1986, effective April 12, 1986, 16 Pa.B. 1278.