USCM | Clean Air Program

The U.S. Conference of Mayors Clean Air Program

The Clean Air Mayors program developed though a cooperative agreement between the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Conference of Mayors for the purpose of equipping Mayors with the tools and knowledge to tackle air quality issues more effectively. Through outreach, technical support and timely policy analysis, Clean Air Mayors endeavors to provide Mayors and their communities with the resources they need to achieve the shared goals of clean air and improved quality of life for their citizens.

Clean Air Mayors products and services include regular contributions to U.S. Mayor, the bi-weekly newspaper of the U.S. Conference of Mayors; Clean Air Mayors, a quarterly newsletter dedicated to air quality issues; and regular website updates of new legislative and regulatory information. In addition, USCM members will soon be able to join a Clean Air listserv and access databases of local air quality-related best practices and government air quality professionals.

Mayor Young's Letter to the Senate (February 28, 2005)

Clean Air Mayors Newsletter

U.S. Mayor Articles

Environmental Protection Agency Implements Far-Reaching Air Quality Regulations (March 28, 2005)
Seattle Mayor Nickels Spearheads Campaign to Combat Global Climate Change at Local Level (March 28, 2005)
Mayor Young Tells Senate Subcommittee Clean Air Important for Citizenry Health and a Good Business Decision (March 14, 2005)
Charlotte Mayor Patrick McCrory Offers Lessons in Clean Air (August 30, 2004)
Environment Committee Explores Innovative Conservation, Clean Air Programs (7/12/04)
EPA Implements Broad New Air Quality Rule, Targets Diesel Engines and Fuel (5/24/04)
EPA Designates Non-Attainment Areas for Ground Level Ozone in 474 Counties (4/26/04)
EPA 2004 8-Hour Ozone Non-Attainment Designations (4/12/04)
Clean Air Act Reauthorization Probably Postponed Until 2005, 109th Congress (3/15/04)
Clean Air Update: EPA Proposes New Air Pollution Regulations (1/12/04)
Court Stays Revised New Source Review Regulations (1/12/04)
Clean Air Update: New Developments in New Source Review (1/12/04)
NSR Air Regulation Changes and Lawsuit; Window of Opportunity for City Participation (1/20/03)
Senate Committee Moves Forward on Multi-Pollutant Bill (7/15/02)
Clean Air and Landfills (5/13/02)
DC Circuit Court Upholds Clean Air Standards (4/15/02)
New Study Links Urban Air Pollution and Lung Cancer (3/18/02)
EXPANDED: Status of Tougher Air Quality Standards (3/18/02)
Multi-Pollution Proposals (2/25/02)
Multi-Pollutant Proposals (2/18/02)

Policy Resolutions

Clean Air and Utilities Resolution (6/17/02)

Staff Contacts