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RELATED INFO

Case:

Smog in the Nation's Capital

Issue:

Feature:

Press Release:

Code Red Air Quality Days in Washington DC Reinforces Need for Protections Against Harmful Air Pollution (07/18/06)

EPA Acts on Smog Plans for Metro D.C. (05/13/05)

EPA Ordered to Act on Smog Plans for Nation's Capital (04/07/05)

Metro DC and Baltimore Violate Soot Standards (12/17/04)

Court Order Sought on DC Smog Plans (12/15/04)

Additional Resources:

Southern Environmental Law Center Testimony

Earthjustice Attorney Testimony

Environmental Defense Scientist Testimony

Victories:

Adventures in Breathing

Delay in DC Smog Cleanup Ruled Illegal

Background

EPA Agrees to Crack Down on Ozone

Consent Decree in American Lung Association, et al v. Environmental Protection Agency

Entered March 14, 2003