Interior Delegation United in Opposition to Proposed Air Quality Regulations for the Fairbanks North Star Borough

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Interior Delegation United in Opposition to Proposed Air Quality Regulations for the Fairbanks North Star Borough

In late February, the Alaska State Legislature’s Interior Delegation consisting of legislators serving Interior Alaska sent a letter to the EPA outlining their united opposition to proposed air quality regulations for PM2.5 emissions within the Fairbanks North Star Borough. Members of the Interior Delegation said the following about the proposed regulations: “The Fairbanks North Star […]

Senator Coghill Requests Additional Federal Aid to Improve Fairbanks Air Quality

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Senator Coghill Requests Additional Federal Aid to Improve Fairbanks Air Quality

  JUNEAU – Senator John Coghill, R-North Pole, Monday sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, requesting additional financial assistance through the Targeted Airshed Grant Program to help the Fairbanks North Star Borough improve air quality. “Air quality is a big issue in Interior Alaska,” said Sen. Coghill. “The woodstove […]