...citizen participation. The central thought of the federal air pollution control program has been: ". . . the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is the primary responsibility of states and local governments." 1 However, if the states fail to meet their control responsibilities,...

...lands as Class I areas." 89 42 USC § 1857 (a) (3) (1970) : (a) The Congress finds — * * * * (3) that the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is the primary responsibility of States and local governments [.] 70 42 USC § 1857c-2(a) (1970) : Each State shall have the primary...

...damage to and the deterioration of property, and hazards to air and ground transportation ; (3) that the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is the primary responsibility of States and local governments ; and (4) that Federal financial assistance and leadership is essential...

...damage to and the deterioration of property, and hazards to air and ground transportation; (3) that the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is the primary responsibility of States and local governments; and (4) that Federal financial assistance and leadership is essential...

...informed of progress in these areas. 3. EPA and State Responsibilities As stated in the CAA*as ar.ended, "...the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is the primary responsibility of States and local governments..." On May 24, 1972, the Sierra Club and others filed suit against EPA...

...points. State authority. Perhaps the most fundamental principle underlying the Clean Air Act is that "the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is. the primary responsibility of States and local governments. " §101(a)(3). Each State has the "primary responsibility for assuring...

...state and local governments to regulate air pollution. The Act contains a legislative finding "that the prevention and control of air pollution at its...primary responsibility of State and local governments" (Sec. l0l (al (3ll. Further, Section ll6 of the Act expressly disavows preemption of the right of any...

...state and local governments to regulate air pollution. The Act contains a legislative finding "that the prevention and control of air pollution at its...primary responsibility of State and local governments" (Sec. 101(aX3)). Further, Section 116 of the Act expressly disavows preemption of the right of any...

...damage to and the deterioration of property, and hazards to air and ground transportation; (3) that the prevention and control of air pollution at its source is the primary responsibility of States and local governments ; and (4) that Federal financial assistance and leadership is essential...

...consistancy with the suggested changes to Section 110. Congress in formulating the Clean Air Act found "that the prevention and control of air pollution at its...primary responsibility of state and local governments." Congress further specified that one purpose of the Act is "to provide technical and financial assistance...