Senate Concurrent Resolution 51 Summary

• Requests United States Congress to legislatively address federal laws allowing the EPA to consider cost-benefit information during implementation of new ozone standards under the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

• Expresses concern that EPA's revised ground-level ozone standards could push every state into non-attainment status and that implementation guidance will not be released until December 2010, too late for adequate state analysis.

• Argues that the unprecedented timing of NAAQS reconsideration will negatively impact economic development efforts and create a chilling effect on businesses and citizens working toward cleaner air compliance.

• States that while the Clean Air Act prohibits EPA cost-benefit analysis during standard-setting, the EPA should be required to consider costs to states during the implementation phase of revising air quality standards.

• Directs distribution of the resolution to Oklahoma's congressional delegation and the EPA Administrator.