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Congressman Larry Bucshon (IN-08) released the following comment in regards to the passage of H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011.  The bill passed by a vote of 268 to 150.  Congressman Bucshon is a cosponsor.

Congressman Bucshon (IN-08) states:

“This is another step that the House has taken to prevent onerous regulations from taking effect.  As I have traveled throughout the 8th District, meeting with farmers and my own Agriculture Advisory Committee, I have heard from many Hoosiers that regulations on farm dust would be detrimental to their operations and impossible to enact.”    

Don Villwock, Indiana Farm Bureau President, states:

“On behalf of Indiana farmers, I would like to thank Congressman Bucshon for his support of H.R 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Protection Act. The enactment of this legislation was critically important to farmers all across the country, as well as Indiana. 

“EPA regulation of naturally occurring farm dust from unpaved roads and farming practices would have a negative impact Indiana’s rural and agricultural economy and we applaud you for your recognition of the need for regulatory certainty in improving the rural economy.”

Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton states:

"The Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act is a commonsense bill that removes a regulatory threat to growth and prosperity across rural America. This bill provides much-needed certainty for farmers, ranchers, and rural businesses so they can thrive and create jobs. Representative Bucshon and more than 120 other members helped lead the charge in this important fight against harmful regulation on our nation's rural economy."

Background:

Congressman Bucshon announced the formation of an Agriculture Advisory Committee on September 2, 2011.

H.R. 1633 would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from using any new National Ambient Air Quality Standard for course particulate matter, PM10 – also known as dust, for at least one year from the date of enactment.

In addition, H.R. 1633 would limit EPA regulation of nuisance dust to areas where it is not regulated under state, tribal, or local law, where nuisance dust causes substantial adverse effects, and where the benefits of federal regulation outweigh the costs.
 

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