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NCBA Against EPA Dust Control Rules
Published Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 04:50 AM
NCBA Chief Environmental Counsel Tamara Thies says – producers are already carrying out dust control measures every day. But, this rule would - require an unattainable level of dust control, which could force producers to sell cattle to comply. The rule could impact soil tilling, cattle movements, driving on unpaved roads, and planting and harvesting crops.
EPA released a final rule on regulating particles in the air under the Clean Air Act in October of 2006, which says that states should focus on regulating dust in urban areas instead of rural areas. However, agricultural dust is nevertheless subject to regulation under the final rule. NCBA says - there is no scientific evidence that dust causes adverse health effects that would justify inclusion in these standards.
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