AZ HCR2015

Expresses legislative support for emissions standards at Navajo Generating Station that balance clean air requirements with water, economic, and employment needs in Arizona.

Identifies NGS as essential to Central Arizona Project operations for pumping Colorado River water to municipal, rural, and tribal users across Arizona.

Notes that coal mining operations supply $30 million in annual state and federal taxes, employ over 400 Arizonans (primarily Navajo Nation and Hopi Tribe members), and generate $92 million yearly in wages, benefits, royalties, and scholarships.

Expresses concern that strict EPA emissions standards could force NGS closure, resulting in job losses and revenue devastation to Navajo and Hopi tribal communities, and increased costs for CAP water customers.

Urges EPA to consider NGS's importance to Arizona's water delivery system and the economic well-being of Native American tribes when determining emissions control requirements.