The EPA is Exploring Regulations on Backyard BBQs

Capitol Confidential ^ | 11/15/2015 | Jack Spencer

[MichCapCon]

A resolution in the Michigan Senate sounds the alarm that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could soon be meddling with how outdoor barbecue-loving Americans prepare their food. Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 expresses opposition to EPA efforts to acquire a study that could lead to regulations on outdoor grills and barbecues.

The EPA has commissioned a study intended, "To perform research and develop preventative technology that will reduce fine particulate emissions (PM2.5) from residential barbecues. This technology is intended to reduce air pollution as well as health hazards in Southern California, with potential for global application."

Sen. Phil Pavlov, R-St. Clair, and Sen. Tom Casperson, R-Escanaba, are joint sponsors of the resolution.

“We want to prevent another absolutely absurd overreach by the EPA and keep them from getting into our backyards and shutting off our barbecues and grills,” Pavlov said.

[DonaldC]

This gov is out of control.

[Buckeye McFrog]

They won’t make it two steps inside my yard...

[all the best]

Of course, the backyard grill is an integral part of traditional American life. Have to stamp it out.

[ForYourChildren]

They never rest, do they.

[tgusa]

Congress should ‘explore’ disbanding the EPA. Tetes du merde.

[NorthMountain]

Tar. Feathers. Fencerail.

[rktman]

Let’s not forget your evil lawn mower, leaf blower, snow blower, chain saw, etc., etc,.

[USMCPOP]

EPA BBQ police collecting evidence.

[stephenjohnbanker]

They got what it takes to take your steak.

[Old Sarge]

"KEEP THE PRESSURE ON, NEVER LET UP"

"Attack, attack, attack from all sides, never let the target relax or restrategize"

~ Saul Alinsky, Rules for Radicals

[lesko]

Maybe EPA will back pedal a little if they discover Syrian refugees like to backyard BBQ too

[Captain Peter Blood]

How will they enforce any of this? Will we have a new bureaucracy riding around in cars looking for violators?

[Vaquero]

FROM MY COLD DEAD HANDS

[TBP]

They can drop dead.

[Gamecock]

They will offer rewards for people who turn their neighbors in.

[gr8eman]

They’re next...guaranteed.

[JenB987]

This apparently is just a contest for some liberal hippy college nonsense

[The Toll]

BBQ enthusiasts will offer Ribs for the scalps of Neighborhood Narcs.

[fuzzylogic]

My guess is that this has to do with pork being cooked outside and the “offensive” nature of the smell/smoke to muslims.