HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2554C7-16-9 A ~ 31 t7CVD
A Resolution
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IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
CLEAN AIR STANDARDS FOR MOTOR FUEL AND VEHICLES
WHEREAS, Collin Dallas Denton and Tarrant Counties are classified as a serious
non attainment are for ozone under the federal Clean Air Act of 1990 and
WHEREAS, despite the implementation of numerous control measures the area has
not achieved attainment status and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the introduction of low pollution emitting
vehicles into the areas vehicle fleet will significantly improve the areas ability to
achieve attainment status and
WHEREAS, it is imperative the low emitting vehicle technology be incorporated
into all classes of passenger vehicles including minivans pickup trucks and sport utility
vehicles and
WHEREAS, the time period for the incorporation of these vehicles into the area s
fleet needs to be accelerated to ensure that the DFW area gains full benefit in its attempt
to attain compliance with the federal Clean Air Act of 1990 and
WHEREAS, rt is equally important that the sulfur content of gasoline and diesel to
increase the effecti~ eness of the low emitting vehicle technology
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH
That it expresses its support of the National Low Sulfur Motor Fuels and Tier 2
Emission Standards proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency
APPROVED
CITY COUNCf~
JUL 2® 199'9
Adopted this ~Q~' day of ~______ 1999 (~..4 ~~~
Cite Secretary of the
,, Gity of Fort Worth, Texas
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