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House approves expanding diesel emissions testing for Utah County after heated debate
Summary
The Utah House passed a bill extending light- and medium-duty diesel emissions testing to Utah County, citing air-quality and public-health benefits; supporters pointed to county data and WHO findings, while opponents warned of burdens on owners and county autonomy. Vote: 34–29.
The Utah House on Feb. 24 passed second substitute House Bill 134, a measure to expand diesel emissions testing that sponsors said will reduce particulate pollution and improve public health in the state’s nonattainment areas. The bill passed 34–29 and will be referred to the Senate.
Representative Arrant, the floor sponsor, said vehicle sources are a large driver of the state’s pollution and cited local testing results: “Vehicles contribute contribute nearly half of our air pollution emissions within Utah's 7 county non attainment area.” He and other supporters pointed to county experience (including…
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