Despite opposition from thousands of elected officials, state agencies, businesses, community groups and other stakeholders, EPA pressed ahead with its tighter ozone standards from 75 parts per billion (ppb) to 70 ppb on October 1st last year - a move that is expected to cost $1.4 billion annually and provide little economic benefit.
The AFPM annual report provides an overview of the AFPM activities including details on membership, member lists, committee rosters, meetings, public policy issues and publications.