a lawn time coming
from Grist:
The U.S. EPA indicated yesterday that it was leaning toward approving
California's proposal to require catalytic converters on small motors
like those in weed whackers and lawn mowers, eliminating the equivalent
of emissions from 800,000 cars. Even better, the agency suggested it
may implement the high standards across the country. "We believe
harmonizing with California will be cost-effective, good for the
environment, good for the industry, good for all the stakeholders,"
said EPA air-quality director Margo Oge. At least two small-engine
manufacturers, Honda and Kohler, support California's plan, while the
counsel for the main industry trade group indicated grudging acceptance
of the state standard, adding, "I want you to appreciate the pain and
challenge [our] members are accepting." EPA Administrator Stephen
Johnson will make the final decision later this year. We hope Johnson
rises to the occasion.
