Lengthens the review interval for national air quality standards from five to 10 years, lets the EPA consider economic factors and attainability when setting them, and eases certain state cleanup deadlines and penalties for pollution the state cannot control.

• Changes the review schedule for national ambient air quality standards from five-year to 10-year intervals.
• Lets the EPA Administrator consider likely attainability as a secondary factor when setting standards, and adds economic feasibility to certain ozone and particulate plan requirements.
• Gives states at least one year to correct a plan deficiency before a federal implementation plan is issued, and exempts Extreme ozone areas from certain contingency measures.
• Expands the exceptional events exclusion to cover actions to mitigate wildfire risk such as prescribed fire, exempts states from certain sanctions and fees for emissions beyond their control, and requires three state air agency representatives on the scientific review committee.

• Energy and Commerce Committee (House)
• Environment Subcommittee

Environmental Protection