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Air Emissions Trading - Emissions trading is an effective tool for achieving environmental results in a more cost-effective manner. This initiative uses market incentives to help the environment and the economy. Emissions trading has fostered innovation, saved companies money, and reduced emissions that cause smog problems. During 1995, EPA's New England office worked with the states and those we regulate on approximately 45 trades of NOX emissions, resulting in a cost savings of several million dollars. P4 Project - EPA in New England is one of 5 regional offices participating in the National Pollution Prevention in Permitting Pilot Project. EPA, the State of Connecticut and Cytec Industries of Wallingford, CT are exploring ways to allow greater flexibility in the operating permit program under the Clean Air Act. The goal of this partnership is to demonstrate that regulatory flexibility and proactive environmental strategies are appealing, profitable, and protective of the environment.