FENCES Act

Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act or the FENCES ActThis bill modifies standards under the Clean Air Act to exempt states from penalties for emissions outside of the state’s control.The bill provides that certain nonattainment areas (i.e., those classified as severe or extreme for ozone or as serious for particulate matter) are not subject to sanctions for implementation plan deficiencies or for fees for failing to attain national ambient air qualit