Johnny Isakson, United States Senator from Georgia


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Isakson Statement on Status of Walker, Catoosa Counties on EPA Nonattainment List WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding Walker and Catoosa counties remaining on the EPA’s nonattainment list for fine particle pollution (PM 2.5): “I’m disappointed in the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to classify Walker and Catoosa counties as nonattainment. These counties have been unfairly lumped in with nearby Chattanooga for purposes of testing even though their contribution to the regional pollution is negligible. I will continue to work with county officials, members of the Georgia delegation, and the EPA to get these counties on the list of those that meet federal air quality standards.” ###
E-mail: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm Washington: United States Senate, 120 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 Tel: (202) 224-3643 Fax: (202) 228-0724 Atlanta: One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 6, 2005

Isakson Statement on Status
of Walker, Catoosa Counties on EPA Nonattainment List

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding Walker and Catoosa counties remaining on the EPA’s nonattainment list for fine particle pollution (PM 2.5):

“I’m disappointed in the decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to continue to classify Walker and Catoosa counties as nonattainment. These counties have been unfairly lumped in with nearby Chattanooga for purposes of testing even though their contribution to the regional pollution is negligible. I will continue to work with county officials, members of the Georgia delegation, and the EPA to get these counties on the list of those that meet federal air quality standards.”

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E-mail: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm

Washington: United States Senate, 120 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Tel: (202) 224-3643 Fax: (202) 228-0724
Atlanta: One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339
Tel: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768