Number: RL33552 Title: Clean Air Act Issues in the 109th Congress Authors: James E. McCarthy, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: The bulk of this report provides an overview of seven prominent air issues of interest in the 109th Congress: revision of the particulate standards; multi-pollutant (or Clear Skies) legislation for electric power plants; mercury from power plants; New Source Review; the gasoline additives MTBE and ethanol; ozone nonattainment area deadlines; and the "conformity" of transportation and clean air planning. Pages: 21 Date: November 2, 2006