R-1758-9-991758-9-99(R)
' A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ENCOURAGING THIN UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO
REINSTATE FLEXIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY TRANSPORTATION CONFORMITY RULES.
WHEREAS, the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) and the Texas Department of
Transportation (TxDOT) have closely monitored issues that have arisen as a result of litigation against the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by environmental groups; and,
WHEREAS, federal court pilings have removed authority from the EPA to provide flexibility to allow
transportation projects to continue receiving federal funds at a future date although such projects had
previously been `grandfathered' under air-quality conformity analysis accepted prior to commencement of the
project; and,
WIIBREAS, a number of projects in Texas and the Dallas area could be negatively impacted if action is not
taken to restore previously accepted EPA mles; and,
WHEREAS, continuation of these projects impacts the ability of this region to maintain and enhance mobility,
economic development, and quality of life for all citizens;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
' COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The United States Congress, through the Texas Congressional Delegation, is encouraged to
pursue action to reinstate the flexibility concerning EPA's transportation conformity rules, which were in
effect prior to recent court mlings.
SECTION 2: The Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition (DRMC) shall provide support in this effort through
contact with appropriate local, state, and federal officials.
SECTION 3: The City Council directs the City Secretary to forward certified copies of this Resolution to the
Texas Congressional Delegation from the Dallas area, TxDOT, TNRCC, and other state/federal officials.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON TIES THE 2ND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999.
APPROVED:
Stephen Terrell, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Judy Mo n, CMC, CITY SECRETARY