BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//indybay/ical// v1.0//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:Indybay-18613608 SEQUENCE:18666997 CREATED:20090801T182900Z DESCRIPTION:EPA Sets Public Hearing Dates on Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide\n\nWASHINGTON –EPA will hold two public hearings on the agency’s proposal to strengthen the nation’s nitrogen dioxide (NO2) standards. The proposed revisions would establish, for the first time, a one-hour NO2 standard, at a level between 80 and 100 parts per billion (ppb) and would retain the current annual standard of 53 ppb. The proposed changes reflect the latest science on the health effects of exposure to NO2, which is formed by emissions from cars, trucks, buses, power plants, and industrial facilities and can lead to respiratory disease.\n\nThe hearings will be August 3 in Arlington , Va. and August 6 in Los Angeles . Both hearings will begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. local time at the following locations:\n\nNote: Anyone attending the Arlington hearing will need to bring photo identification.\n\nMembers of the public who want to speak at the hearings may pre-register for a specific speaking time by contacting Tricia Crabtree at or (919) 541-5688. People also may register in person on the day of the hearing; however, they may not be given a specific time to speak.\n\nEPA also will accept written comments on the proposed rule until Sept. 14, 2009.\n\nMore information on the proposed rule and instructions for submitting written comments:\n SUMMARY:EPA Public Hearing on Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide LOCATION:Sheraton Los Angeles Downtown\n711 South Hope Street\nLos Angeles , CA 90017 URL: DTSTART:20090806T160000Z DTEND:20090807T010000Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR