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44 °F Forecast | Road Cams Monday, January 19, 2004 Today's News | Classifieds | Autos | Homes | Jobs | Tempo | Health | Community | Home Delivery SECTIONS Home Page Local News Sports Business Obituaries Life Opinion - Politics AP News Weather Classified Archives Site Map EXTRA Newspaper in Education Personals Movie Times TV Times E The People CLASSIFIEDS Find a Car Find a Home Find a Job Find a Rental Place an ad eSouthernOregon Automotive Communities Entertainment Publications Recreation Calendar CUSTOMER SERVICE Frequent Questions Advertising Information Home Delivery Employment Contact Us Media Kit Network Affiliate Email Story to a Friend December 14, 2003 DEQ relocates Tuesday’s air quality hearing to South The location of a state Department of Environmental Quality hearing on changing air pollution regulations scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday has been changed from the Jackson County Courthouse to the South Medford High School Auditorium, 815 S. Oakdale Ave. Officials from the DEQ will ask for comments on a new air quality plan for Jackson County. One of the most controversial aspects of the plan is to get rid of so-called offset requirements on industry that have helped produce a net benefit to air quality. Under the proposal, new industries could locate in the valley and produce more fine-particle pollution, but not more than federal Environmental Protection Agency standards. Critics argue that any increase in pollution will result in more health problems, particularly for children and the elderly. The public can also comment on proposed new emission rules until 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31. Comments can be mailed to David Collier, Oregon DEQ Air Quality Division, 811 S.W. Sixth Ave., Portland, OR 97204, or called in at 503-229-5177 or toll free at 800-452-4011. Comments also can be faxed to Collier at 503-229-5675 or e-mailed at [email protected]. Mail Tribune Home Local News | Sports | Business | Obituaries | Life Opinion - Politics | AP News | Archives | Site Map E Southern Oregon | Classified Copyright © 1997-2004 Mail Tribune. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions Website Feedback 3 WEEKS FREE! ADVERTISERS A D V E R T I S E R S RESOURCES Oregon Road Conditions & Cams SPECIAL SECTIONS Auto Finder Job Finder Home Finder Joy Magazine Homelife Magazine Tempo Readers' Choice Real Estate Showcase Since We Asked Food for Thought Wellness Connection Outdoor Journal Moving to Southern Oregon? Volunteer Opportunities Prime Times