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Ozone Proposal Likely To Hobble Local Communities in Oklahoma, Across the Nation

Inhofe Says EPA Proposal Will Keep Americans Out of Work, Threaten Economic Recovery



Washington, D.C.-Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today said that the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed revision to the ozone standard would, if finalized, stifle the nation's ability to lower the 10 percent unemployment rate and hinder economic recovery.

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If EPA follows through on its decision, thousands of state and local communities across the nation would be shackled with the weight of yet another burdensome Obama Administration regulation. Moreover, at least fifteen counties in Oklahoma-Adair, Caddo, Canadian, Cherokee, Cleveland, Creek, Dewey, Kay, Mayes, McClain, Oklahoma, Ottawa, Pittsburg, Sequoyah, and Tulsa-would face new restrictions on economic growth and development. "The Obama Administration's proposal, if finalized, will keep unemployment high and put another Washington-based regulation in the way of economic recovery," Senator Inhofe said. "This action could impose severe restrictions on growth and economic development in cities and towns across the nation. We all support cleaner air, but here's where the Obama EPA and I disagree: it shouldn't come at the expense of people's jobs or the economy. "The Obama EPA proposal comes despite Oklahoma's tremendous progress in reducing air pollution. In fact, today, no county in Oklahoma is designated as ‘non-attainment' with the existing ozone standard. But if EPA finalizes its proposal, 15 counties will face stiff new federal penalties-all because the Obama Administration doesn't think our air is clean enough."


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