Statement from US Cement Industry Regarding EPA's Particulate Matter Standard
Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.
- Washington, DC, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its finalization of the new Particulate Matter 2.5 standard under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) — representing America’s cement manufacturers — released the following statement.
- “The previous EPA standard on particulate matter emissions — arrived at by government officials working with industry — significantly drove down those emissions by 37% over the last 20 years.
- This downward trend would have continued without the new standard imposed," said Mike Ireland, PCA President and CEO.
- The Portland Cement Association (PCA), founded in 1916, is the premier policy, research, education, and market intelligence organization serving America’s cement manufacturers.