Representatives of several ACT organizations testified this afternoon in favor of SB 16–Chairman Averitt’s comprehensive air quality and energy efficiency bill–in the Senate Natural Resources Committee. Tom “Smitty” Smith of Public Citizen praised the past effectiveness of TERP (Texas Emissions Reduction Plan). Among his suggetions for the bill, he recommened the committee consider provisions for diesel particle reduction. Smitty told the committee that the federal stimulus plan includes competitive grants for clean diesel. Reducing diesel particles reduces heat trapping emissions and improves overall air quality. For further information on ACT’s clean air recommendations, please see the clean air issues page. The links below are included to provide background information on TERP and the EPA Clean Diesel Campaign.
- Map of Texas counties eligible for TERP funds (pdf)
- Environmental Protection Agency’s National Clean Diesel Campaign
Below find the written testimony submitted by ACT organization advocates on SB 16.
2011 ACT Legislative Agenda
ACT's 2011 Legislative Agenda is now available online. In 2011, ACT calls on the Texas Legislature to safeguard our health and our environment by adopting key recommendations in air, clean energy, land, waste & recycling, water and reform of our state government.
