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PUBLIC LAW 95-000—MMMM. DD, 1977

PUBLIC LAW 95-95—AUG. 7, 1977

91 STAT. 725

The Administrator may permit the continued operation of a source referred to in paragraph (2) beyond the expiration of such threemonth period if such source complies with such emission limitations and compliance schedules (containing' increments of progress) as may be provided by the Administrator to bring about compliance with the requirements contained in section 110(a)(2)(E)(i) as expeditiously Ante, p. 693. as practicable, but in no case later than three years after the date of such finding. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall be construed to preclude any such source from being eligible for an enforcement order under section 113(d) after the expiration of such period during which Ante, p. 705. the Administrator has permitted continuous operation.". PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

SEC. 124. Part A of title I of the Clean Air Act is amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof: "SEC. 127. (a) Each State plan shall contain measures which will be 42 USC 7427. effective to notify the public during any calendar on a regular basis of instances or areas in which any national primary ambient air quality standard is exceeded or was exceeded during any portion of the preceding calendar year to advise the public of the health hazards associated with such pollution, and to enhance public awareness of the measures which can be taken to prevent such standards from being exceeded and the ways in which the public can participate in regulatory and other efforts to improve air quality. Such measures may include the posting of warning signs on interstate highway access points to metropolitan areas or television, radio, or press notices or information. "(b) The Administrator is authorized to make grants to States to Grants, assist in carrying out the requirements of subsection (a).". STATE BOARDS

SEC. 125. Part A of title I of the Clean Air Act is amended by adding the following new section at the end thereof: STATE BOARDS

"SEC. 128. (a) Not later than the date one year after the date of the enactment of this section, each applicable implementation plan shall contain requirements that— " (1) any board or body which approves permits or enforcement orders under this Act shall have at least a majority of members who represent the public interest and do not derive any significant portion of their income from persons subject to permits or enforcement orders under this Act, and " (2) any potential conflicts of interest by members of such board or body or the head of an executive agency with similar powers be adequately disclosed. A State may adopt any requirements respecting conflicts of interest for such boards or bodies or heads of executive agencies, or any other entities which are more stringent than the requirements of paragraph (1) and (2), and the Administrator shall approve any such more stringent requirements submitted as part of an implementation plan.". OZONE PROTECTION

SEC. 126. Title I of the Clean Air Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new part:

Conflict of interest. 42 USC 7428.