Clean Air Act of 1970: Air quality redesignation plan September 1993
Yavapai-Apache Tribe Arizona. 1993. Clean Air Act of 1970: Air quality redesignation plan September 1993. Camp Verde, AZ
All people need a clean environment. The Yavapai-Apache Tribe desires to maintain high quality air standards for its citizens by redesignating Reservation lands as a Class I Clean Air area. In 1970, Congress passed the Clean Air Act in order to establish national standards on permissible levels of air pollution. The Clean Air Act specifically provides a mechanism for any Indian tribe to promote and maintain clean air by redesignating reservation lands as Class I areas. Considering the uncertainty of "safe levels" of air pollution, the Yavapai-Apache Tribe seeks additional protection by redesignating its. Lands to Class I air quality under the Clean Air Act. Presently, Reservation lands are designated Class II allowing for increases in industrial pollution. A redesignation to Class I would reduce the permissible levels of pollution to ensure a clean and safe environment. This plan is drafted pursuant to the requirements of the federal Clean Air Act. The plan documents the anticipated consequences of redesignating to Class I and of remaining at Class II. This plan is required by Environmental Protection Agency regulations. (Executive Summary copied verbatim from the report.)