U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson has confirmed that EPA will not regulate farm dust.  In a letter sent to Senator Debbie Stabenow, chairwoman of the Senate Ag Committee, Jackson wrote: – based on my consideration of the scientific record, analysis provided by EPA scientists and advice from the Clean Air Science Advisory Council, I am prepared to propose the retention – with no revision – of the current PM10 standard and form when it is sent to the White House for interagency review.

National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says his organization – is pleased the Administrator has provided final clarification for members of Congress and the agriculture community that the agency does not have a plan to regulate farm dust.

Johnson says there has been considerable anxiety within the farming community. He says – we hope this action finally puts to rest the misinformation regarding dust regulation and eases the minds of farmers and ranchers across the country.