Preparing for the onslaught of Clean Air Act citizen suits: A review of strategies and defenses Author Belden R.S. Journal/Series The Environmental Lawyer | Vol. 1(2); 377 - 433; 57 p. Date 1995 Source IUCN (ID: ANA-054090) Publisher | Place of publication The George Washington University National Law Center | Washington, DC, USA Language English Country/Territory United States of America Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Access-to-justice Abstract This article discusses the new potential for citizen suits under the Clean Air Act. While historically, few citizen plaintiffs filed suits, the 1990 Amendments significantly revise the Clean Air Act, which promises to encourage a new wave of environmental litigation. This article examines changes affecting emitting facilities, including how citizen plaintiffs may now sue for past ' repeated ' violations. The article evaluates facilities 'options after a citizen plaintiff files suit. In addition, the article discusses procedural and substantive defenses against citizen suits. Finally, the author suggests permit application and operational strategies that may reduce a company ' s exposure to citizen suits