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| https://mcadams.house.gov/media/press-releases/mcadams-bipartisan-bill-seeks-more-science-based-recommendations-fight-utah-s | McAdams’ bipartisan bill seeks more science-based recommendations to fight Utah’s dirty air | 2019-10-10 | 2019 | 2019-10 | Democrat | House | UT | Ben McAdams | M001209 | mcadams.house.gov | legacy | Washington DCCongressman Ben McAdams, together with Congressman Francis Rooney, (R-FL), has introduced legislation requiring scientists to investigate ozone, how it's contributing to cities' and counties' poor air quality, and to offer recommendations to address it. The bill directs the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to produce scientific findings about this pollutant that is the primary component of smog. Ozone levels along the Wasatch Front often exceed federal standards, which are measurements meant to improve human health and environmental impact. Ground level ozone is a combination of nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (emissions from vehicles, power plants, industrial process, wild fire and other human-caused pollutants). This toxic stew is dangerous to our health and caused an estimated 75 deaths in the Salt Lake Valley alone in 2017, said McAdams. Despite efforts to increase standards and improve compliance, we've seen an increase in ozone emissions and we don't know specifically where they are coming from. Scientific experts could give us answers and ways to address the pollution. McAdams' bill directs scientists to examine current trends of background ozone levels, including international sources as well as how human-caused climate change may be affecting ozone. It also asks for public policy recommendations for steps to improve air quality. According to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, areas not currently in compliance with ozone standards in Northern Utah include parts of Weber and Tooele counties and all of Davis, Salt Lake and Utah counties. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |