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MI SCR0014
Concurrent Resolution
AI Summary
- Urges the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw its proposal to tighten emission limits on wood stoves
- Cites that over 100,000 Michigan households and nearly 2.5 million households nationwide rely on wood stoves for heating
- Notes that the EPA's proposed regulations would require manufacturers to meet emission limits 80 percent lower than current standards, potentially forcing manufacturers out of business or significantly raising consumer prices
- Warns that stricter regulations could eliminate wood burning as a viable heating option and negatively impact Michigan's timber industry and rural economies
- Directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the EPA Administrator
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to urge the United States Environmental Protection Agency to forgo its recent proposal to tighten emission limits on wood stoves.
Emission limits
Last Action
Referred To Secretary For Record
10/2/2014
Committee Referrals
Energy And Technology6/12/2014
Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes3/13/2014
Full Bill Text
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